jt: Yes reality is a nuisance for those who are
in 'denial' ie those who refuse to confront the truth
for
their own lives - We
can live in the past, in fact History and tradition are an escape but one
that
will not ever lead a believer into godliness and/or holiness. in fact, Jesus Himself says that tradition
can make God's Word of no effect in the lives of people (Matt 15:6, Mark 7:13);
Paul warns about
being spoiled by philosophy and vain deceit after
the traditions of men (Co. 2:8) and the apostle
Peter spoke of 'vain conversation' received by
tradition from the fathers (1 Peter 1:18) - So in light
of all this it
sounds to me like we embrace them at our
own peril - judyt
