What does Matthew 15:7 mean?

Matthew 15:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 15:7 today?

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

Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

5But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;

6And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

7Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

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.

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