BSFLESSON16_MARK

AIM:

To understand that true faith begins in the heart.

"Hypocrites have no greater ally than tradition, because tradition can be followed mechanically and thoughtlessly, without conviction, sincerity, or purity of heart. Because traditions are made by men, they can be accomplished by men. They require no faith, no trust, no dependence on God. Not only that, but they appeal to the flesh by feeding pride and self-righteousness"

PRINCIPLE #1

A sinful heart is eventually revealed in speech or by actions.

PRINCIPLE #2

God may delay His answer in order to build our faith.