What does Matthew 15:10 mean?

Matthew 15:10 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 15:10 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

8This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

9But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

10And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

11Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

12Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?

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