Gospel of Mark- Hold Tight

Special Guest Speaker: Arick Graham.

Mark 7:1-13 describes a conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees regarding religious traditions. The Pharisees criticize Jesus' disciples for not ritually washing their hands before meals, a tradition they considered important. Jesus, in turn, criticizes the Pharisees for prioritizing human traditions over God's commandments, particularly the commandment to honor one's parents. He points out that their tradition of "corban" (vowing something to God) could be used to avoid supporting their parents, effectively nullifying the commandment to honor them.