Scripture- Mark 7:6-9, 13
The definition of the word tradition is- “a custom/opinion, or belief handed down to posterity”. Another definition is “principles based on experience and or practice”.
Sometimes we can become too traditional in our prayer life and worship. Doing it more out of routine, than for actual service to God. FAITH OUTWEIGHS any TRADITION--FAITH OUTRANKS any routine.
What is your motive ——what is your agenda— when you say you are doing something for God?
Traditions focuses on actions and routines. Faith focuses on Jesus and the promise of salvation! Tradition follows the crowd. Faith follows Jesus.
Jesus was not against all traditions- but against those practices that people do which take the place of God in their heart and life. God doesn’t want religious practices- He desires us to become living sacrifices and live rightly--everyday!
Are you fake or are you faithful?
(Minister Adrianne Robinson, Associate Minister, FBC, Belmar, NJ)
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