Did Jesus really speak against all traditions or was His statement about traditions condemning a specific source and kind. Certainly, He was speaking of the traditions of the Pharisees But how does that teaching apply to other traditions such as Sacred Traditions. Let us actually look at the Scriptures that apply to our discussion which are about Sacred Tradition.
St. Paul speaking of oral Tradition: (1Co 11:2 DRB) Now I praise you, brethren, that in all things you are mindful of me and keep my ordinances as I have delivered them to you.
This is St. Paul speaking about both oral and written Sacred Traditions. In his teaching notice he makes no distinction between the oral and the written Sacred Traditions. 2Th 2:15 DRB) (2:14) Therefore, brethren, stand fast: and hold the traditions, which you have learned, whether by word or by our epistle.
Here St. Paul is also speaking of both the written and the oral Traditions without distinction as to........
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2007-12-02 12:18:33 · 22 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As a matter of biblical fact, Jesus affirmed traditions:
His baptism by John.
His instruction to the cured lepers to go show themselves to the priests, and do as they prescribed.
His miracle at the wedding of Cana, turning water into wine.
His circumcision and presentation at the Temple, as an infant.
However, what Jesus condemned was the hypocrisy of the Pharisees who imposed laws which even they did not follow.
2007-12-03 03:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
May God Bless You Maria, There are many traditions that were left and are recorded for our learning. Marriage, is one and the keeping of oneself from the sins of the world is another. These are all traditions. There are many traditions of people that are held firm, marrying within families, or among close friends, within a certain click, so to speak. Some of these traditions are not according to the law of God, but people do them. Now why is holding the traditions of our Godly father spoken against, or are not worthy? Someone is missing the point!!!
2016-04-07 04:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was speaking about certain traditions -- for instance, in one case He was condemning the "tradition" of putting one's money in the Temple treasury. On the surface, this appeared to be an altruistic act -- but the people always had access to their money. They put it in there so as to avoid having to give it their parents to care for themselves in their old age.
The traditions that Paul referred to were entirely different. These were part of the deposit of faith, the part which was not written down.
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2007-12-02 12:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was not necessarily criticizing traditions. In fact he kept many of the traditions. But he was criticizing those who followed the law to a "T" and never looked at the intention of the tradition.
For instance, Jesus used the analogy of a donkey who was stuck on the Sabbath. He realized that there are times that you have to realize that the rules can be bent, based upon the circumstances. To me, that is encouraging to know that it's more important to care about someone instead of being harsh for the sake of following the law.
2007-12-02 12:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Jesus was referring to the man-made traditions that went against God. Peter is talking about holding fast to the traditions that Jesus set in motion.
2007-12-02 12:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by lippy 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
His Gospel tradition is what he passed on. He was writing Scripture, according to Peter, and indeed he wrote more in the New Testament than anyone. What he passed on to them they held to, and as he wrote the stuff down for us we continue therein. That is a bit different than non-spiritual rituals or rules tacked on to truth and held up as a the same standard, which is where Pharisaism had been leading, and what modern Judaism and Roman Catholicism include.
2007-12-02 12:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The sacred traditions Paul was talking about were the teachings of Christ.
2007-12-02 12:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by Hello Kitty 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Jesus spoke of the traditions of the Old Covenant, while Paul was relating to the New Covenant.
2007-12-02 12:24:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
What Michelle said it true. When people follow the traditions to the point where is you dont do them all people become legalist. they lose the point of salvation & become addicted or look only at the 'traditions or customs' that it--the traditions-- becomes God to them.
2007-12-02 12:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by Yotepha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to try and compare God with man u need more help than I can write...
Stay away from traditions of men!
2007-12-02 12:26:11 · answer #10 · answered by johnboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋