Traditions

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by Rose

"Trends can deceive us, Traditions can enslave us, but Truth transforms us."

Curious to know the author of that quote...I like it!

[LadyRev]

2 Thessalonians 2:15 ESV So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

1 Corinthians 11:2 ESV Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 ESV Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

1 Corinthians 11:1-2 ESV Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.

2 Thessalonians 2:14-15 ESV To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by Rose

"Trends can deceive us, Traditions can enslave us, but Truth transforms us."

Wow!

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

2 Thessalonians 2:15 ESV So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

1 Corinthians 11:2 ESV Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:6 ESV Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

1 Corinthians 11:1-2 ESV Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.

2 Thessalonians 2:14-15 ESV To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

Context. Context. Context.

So some fire and brimstone preacher in the 20's told his congregation to NEVER go to the corner of 1st and main because it was a well known red light district. Flash forward 80 years and the grand children and great grand children still don't EVER go to the corner of first and main "because that is what we've always been taught!" even though the corner of 1st and main now consists of a Walgreens, Cost cutters, Bank of America, and a small Real estate office. Remember the "ancient landmarks!" is all that matters.

[Adam]

I was Lazar Wolf the butcher in Fiddler on the Roof in high school. Fun times.

[TJJJ]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Context. Context. Context.

So some fire and brimstone preacher in the 20's told his congregation to NEVER go to the corner of 1st and main because it was a well known red light district. Flash forward 80 years and the grand children and great grand children still don't EVER go to the corner of first and main "because that is what we've always been taught!" even though the corner of 1st and main now consists of a Walgreens, Cost cutters, Bank of America, and a small Real estate office. Remember the "ancient landmarks!" is all that matters.

Pleeeeeeeeaaaaze Randy....... don't go there!!!!!!!!


Stay away from 1st and main!!!!

[Scott Hutchinson]

Things that are biblical traditions we need like the doctrine of the virgin birth for example that is a traditional teaching of the bible,but traditions that are not pronounced in scripture can become commandments of man,cloaked as the commandments of God.
Religion is what man says that God says about something.
Truth is what God says about something.

[LadyRev]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Context. Context. Context.

So some fire and brimstone preacher in the 20's told his congregation to NEVER go to the corner of 1st and main because it was a well known red light district. Flash forward 80 years and the grand children and great grand children still don't EVER go to the corner of first and main "because that is what we've always been taught!" even though the corner of 1st and main now consists of a Walgreens, Cost cutters, Bank of America, and a small Real estate office. Remember the "ancient landmarks!" is all that matters.

Ah but of course! When you have nothing else, throw out the "context" card!

The fact remains that scripture is plain that not all tradition is bad. On the contrary, it strongly encourages some traditions to be maintained.

Of course, I know you aren't talking about throwing out "all" traditions. Just the ones you don't like or agree with. I believe that cuts to the chase of this thread.

[kclee4jc]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

Ah but of course! When you have nothing else, throw out the "context" card!

The fact remains that scripture is plain that not all tradition is bad. On the contrary, it strongly encourages some traditions to be maintained.

Of course, I know you aren't talking about throwing out "all" traditions. Just the ones you don't like or agree with. I believe that cuts to the chase of this thread.

AMEN!

[Dagwood]

Originally Posted by LadyRev

Ah but of course! When you have nothing else, throw out the "context" card!

The fact remains that scripture is plain that not all tradition is bad. On the contrary, it strongly encourages some traditions to be maintained.

Of course, I know you aren't talking about throwing out "all" traditions. Just the ones you don't like or agree with. I believe that cuts to the chase of this thread.

With all due respect, LadyRev, please tell me why some traditions within the apostolic movement are in place. Although I'm not as blatant with disregard toward some people's traditions, I am inclined to play the context card myself since so much of what's been in practice has been taken out of context.

Traditions also tie into the standards doctrine, especially with regard to appearance. When we hear of "remove not the old landmarks," just what landmarks are being spoken of? Was the issue of standards/appearance what they were speaking of? I have my own traditions, as I'm sure others do too: reading the Bible, praying, corporate worship/involvement in the church, fellowship, etc. However, when it comes to standards, well I suppose I have those too; most of the people I know and go to church with dress like me, and me like them. It's just not micro-managed to a specific style/appearance...