The Poisoned Fountain and the Pure Physician: Heart Depravity and Gospel Renewal (Matthew 15:18–19)
Deep Dive into The Poisoned Fountain and the Pure Physician: Heart Depravity and Gospel Renewal (Matthew 15:18–19)In Matthew 15:18-19, Jesus confronts the Pharisaic obsession with external, ceremonial purity by locating the true source of human defilement within the human heart. Rather than being a victim of external circumstances or contaminated by unwashed hands, humanity suffers from a deep, internal corruption.Jesus explains that the mouth acts as a spillway for the heart, which serves as the active control room of the intellect, will, and affections. The heart is a polluted spring that…
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