What Truly Defiles a Man? Unpacking Nicodemus’s Mistake in The Chosen

In Season 1 of The Chosen, the Pharisee Nicodemus makes a highly intriguing theological statement: "What goes into the body of a man defiles him." But how does this line up with the true words of Jesus Christ in the Gospels?
In this biblical commentary and video breakdown, we dive deep into the scriptural context behind this scene. By looking closely at Mark 7:18, we uncover the blind spot that Nicodemus and the religious leaders of his day suffered from. While the Pharisees focused strictly on external legalism, rituals, and dietary rules, Jesus turned their entire theological world upside down by revealing that true defilement comes entirely from within a person's heart.
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