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DA 395.1–397.1 • Matthew 15:3, 8–9Ready Offline
“Tradition”
Substance over Shadow, Moral Purity, and Freedom from Pharisaic Formalism
When Jerusalem scribes condemned Christ's disciples for eating with unwashed hands, Jesus exposed the deadly deceit of exalting human tradition above the moral law of God, demonstrating that true defilement proceeds from an unrenewed heart.
Chapter 42: Tradition
pp. 395–397 · 8 paragraphs
The Desire of Ages
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End of Day 1(DA 395.1–397.1)
Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.
You may engage with 3 gentle devotional review questions, record insights in your journal, or advance when ready.
Heart Reflection (Optional)
“How can religious communities ensure that customs and man-made traditions never overshadow or nullify God's plain moral precepts?”
Authority of God's Word
Prayer & Practice (Optional)
Prayer Focus
“Heavenly Father, cleanse our hearts from all hypocrisy, legalism, and empty formalism. Write Thy holy law upon our hearts that we may worship Thee in truth and love.”
Practical Action
Evaluate your personal spiritual disciplines to ensure they are motivated by genuine love for God rather than external habit or human approval.
Personal prayer intention
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