Good Old Traditions…
In Matthew 15:1-2, the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, ”Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”
Let’s consider our ways. Have we exalted ourselves above God’s ways and standards? Do we often question God on why He works in certain ways? I know I’ve surely done it plenty of times. We think in our little minds know just so much. The weight of our brain is an average of 1300 to 1400 grams (2.87 to 3.1 pounds). It would cost about $4.95 to ship it in the United States. Yet, we know so much. We can get so wrapped up in our traditions that we turn people away from Jesus. God never appointed us to be His advisors on how people should trust Him, follow Him, and love Him. Imagine that! God following the counsel of sinners. Just the thought is hilarious, and a bit scary. So what traditions are we to follow? Is it the way of the Catholic, the Baptist, or the Pentecostal? Do we eat meat? Or is it only pork we can’t eat? Can women wear pants or jewelry or even make-up? Just listing these rules and regulations gives me a headache. By putting ourselves under these restrictions, we negate Christ’s death on the cross. It is as if the law was not fulfilled by Christ. If the law was not been fulfilled, then Christ’s death was in vain, our belief in Him is useless, and we are still sinners dead in our ways. God forbid! We must follow the ways God. We must have a personal one-on-one relationship initiated from our hearts with God through Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins, our transgressions, and our man-made traditions that hold down our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. So, what way are we to follow? Follow Christ and everything else will come into place. Seek the kingdom of God and everything else will be added on to us. How do we seek the kingdom? Believe in Jesus whole-heartedly letting go of useless “good old traditions.”
