INTRODUCTION

It is difficult to find one who has a scriptural balance when it comes to tradition. Some see all traditions as a direct violation of scripture, while others see all traditions as equal or superior to scripture. Scripturally speaking, both views are incorrect. In a basic sense, traditions are anything that men "have been taught" (2 Thessalonians 2:15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
See All...). It is teaching that has been "delivered" (Mark 7:13Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
See All...) and "received" (2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
See All...; 1 Peter 1:18Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
See All...). At times tradition is scripture or, in the least, scriptural (2 Thessalonians 2:15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
See All...; 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
See All...), while at other times tradition is ungodly and makes "the word of God of none effect" (Mark 7:13Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
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DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) God doesn't tell us we have to celebrate holidays. These are traditions which we can celebrate in a good way or bad way. How do you celebrate holidays? Do you do so to the glory of God or for personal gain?
• What are some traditions you hold dear? Are those traditions scriptural, or, at least, complimentary to the scripture? Do you hold any traditions that cannot be supported by scripture, or perhaps even unscriptural?
• Name an unscriptural tradition. Do you know someone who holds this tradition? How could you help them know the truth?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to teach you scriptural traditions.
• Ask the Lord to help you consider the nature of your traditions.

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