Journey in the Word…
The history of the church is marked by traditions. We often have traditions about the way we celebrate communion, practice baptism, take up an offering, dress for “church,” teach from the bible, encourage people to faith, etc., etc. In the best senses of the term, “traditions” are positive things. They are forms, routines or manners of behavior which are intended to preserve and emphasize things of worth and value.
However, sometimes traditions become so prominent in our thinking that they become unhelpful at best and destructive at worst. Whereas their original purpose was to help us understand what it means to live a life of faith in Christ – they (the traditions) have become a focus of faith and confidence. When that happens, we are led towards a soul-wearying life of bondage to dead religious rituals and value-empty routines.
That is just part of what we’ll consider today in our Journey in the Word as we think about Paul’s proclamation that in Christ alone we are given fullness of life and that He truly is all we need.
Blessings,
Will (for the pastors)
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