Hebrews 4:12 states, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart". This is the declaration of the unparalleled efficacy of God's word. However, this all-powerful Word of God can be nullified or made of none effect in one's life as revealed by Jesus in our opening scripture. Matthew's presentation says, "So by this you have invalidated the word of God [depriving it of force and authority and making it of no effect] for the sake of your tradition [handed down by the elders]" (Matthew 15:6 AMP). It is possible for the word of God, which is all powerful, to benefit one and not another. Hebrews 4:2 tells us "For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it". The gospel of Christ which is full of power did not profit them. This can happen to a church, ministry or individual. In such cases people are ever learning or attending services but never able to come to the knowledge of truth. There is no real transformation in their lives.

Jesus said, "This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples" (John 15:8 NIV). This means those really learning from Him will shows results with their fruits. Learn how to relate appropriately with the word of God to gain the utmost benefit from it. Our theme scriptures tells us holding to traditions can nullify the word. This means when you hold on to your traditional ways of doing things instead of what God says. This is when people honor human commandments than what God says.

If you want to see the power of God's word in your life then allow it to be above your traditions and culture.