tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post172425533954097277..comments2024-03-10T00:44:49.280-05:00Comments on This & That: Matthew 15:1-9 -- Jesus Speaking on TraditionSusannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-35145922285414729222010-08-11T08:18:49.032-05:002010-08-11T08:18:49.032-05:00Amber, yes! Exactly! If they are traditions from...Amber, yes! Exactly! If they are traditions from God, yes. Man-made ones, no. You put it well. Thanks!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-81640008142038492010-08-11T08:17:54.879-05:002010-08-11T08:17:54.879-05:00Lat, yes, some things are fine, but I think the wa...Lat, yes, some things are fine, but I think the warning here is about following man's rules at the expense of what GOD is wanting to happen. I guess when tradition conflicts God, we should go with God. Seems simple, but apparently these Pharisees didn't get it. <br /><br />I think of the heart issue as desiring to spend time with God, loving Him and so forth without the need for rules dictating those things. It's kind of like your child loving you spontaneously vs. your making him love you. Like kisses on the cheek, big hugs vs. "come give me a kiss" begging, ya know? :)<br /><br />Enjoyed your comment - thanks!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-51590715456180673622010-08-11T07:47:39.886-05:002010-08-11T07:47:39.886-05:00Well, I think we know how I feel about tradition, ...Well, I think we know how I feel about tradition, or at least Church tradition, since I believe that those Traditions are not man made, but come from God. :)<br /><br />Anyway, it seems to me, at least in the example that is given, that Christ is not condemning tradition, in general, but specifically traditions that the Pharisees have added in and which are being used, not to glorify God, but to avoid obeying the actual commandments of God.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-35310069943046688472010-08-10T20:05:08.574-05:002010-08-10T20:05:08.574-05:00Sometimes tradition is good.If your heart is full ...Sometimes tradition is good.If your heart is full of God's remembrance then it's also very very good.And when one acts out of his love for God and becomes someone who people admire tremendously, whatever he does becomes an act to be respected and followed.<br /><br />This eventually becomes traditional which inturn evolves.It's kind of difficult to evaluate which is right or wrong following, when the original person is not around to correct it.And verfying it is also diffult as people have opinions of their own as how they arrive at a certain conclusion. <br /><br />Believing God by heart is not so easy either but it's the best way to achieve spirituality.Latnoreply@blogger.com