“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.” 2Thess2.15 ESV
We are warned to never substitute the traditions of men over leading by the Spirit of God, but there are many good traditions, which were given to us by the Spirit Himself and which we are encouraged to keep. I can think of four that have been handed down to us and practiced by every generation of God’s people. From the earliest days, Christians have devoted themselves: to the teaching of the Scriptures, to a fellowship of mutual commitment to one another, to the breaking of bread (the practice of communion) and to prayer. Of course there are others. I think we should note that these four means of grace have been expressed with varying degrees of formality and informality. Some have chosen to organize and meet in church buildings, others choose to meet wherever, and with very little organization. All of us should keep in mind that it is the soup we seek to serve and preserve not the pot that holds it. ts
Life in every breath. Every breath of Christ!
Just me trying to be honest with God.
