Is tradition a proper source or standard of authority in religion? Does the fact a church has participated in a practice for years prove the practice is good or bad? What does the Bible teach about tradition? Does it matter what the source of a doctrine may be: human or Divine? Should we be traditional or non-traditional? Should we defend a doctrine on the grounds that “we have always done it that way”? Or should we seek what is new and progressive, so we oppose traditional practices as “old-fashioned” and “out of date”? Should we follow Scripture or man-made traditions?
The question is not how long we have practiced something or when it began. The question is: Does it fit what God’s word says? If God’s word requires it, then we dare not leave it off. If it fits God’s word, but is not required, then we should not oppose it or bind it. If it forbidden in God’s word or unauthorized in God’s word, then we must oppose it regardless of how long it has been practiced.
Post Traditions of our church and your personal “faith” traditions, let’s see how they compare to scripture…
Some starter ideas…
Easter Bunny, Easter Eggs
Communion
Music
Sunday School
Family Traditions
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