Mark 7 would like a word with you about "Church tradition".
Mark 7 would like a word with you about "Church tradition".
Mark 7 does not condemn tradition. It condemns any tradition that deviates from charity and the will of God. Christ did not condemn the Pharisees for holding the Old Law; Christ repeatedly encouraged people to stay faithful to the Law, without placing the Law above charity, since that is (part of) what it was there to preserve.
That Christians have done things a certain way in accordance with Scripture, and sufficient reason is required to deviate from those ways and interpretations, is not a bad thing and not to be condemned.
Mark 7 does not condemn tradition. It condemns any tradition that deviates from charity and the will of God. Christ did not condemn the Pharisees for holding the Old Law; Christ repeatedly encouraged people to stay faithful to the Law, without placing the Law above charity, since that is (part of) what it was there to preserve.
That Christians have done things a certain way in accordance with Scripture, and sufficient reason is required to deviate from those ways and interpretations, is not a bad thing and not to be condemned.
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