Okay BOL now let me educate YOU! Oral tradition as is scripture, is given by the Holy Spirit. I simply said , to know if a person speaks in the Tradition of the apostles which is IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, we have the scriptures to test that. God's word's are FLAWLESS spoken or written .And like gold and silver refined sevenfold God proves His own words to you. Hence why the Psalms 12:6 states what it does. Refinement is proving its worth. It must be present in the FOUNDATION that the fold is built upon - upheld by the scriptures. Otherwise, anything can be passed as ORAL Tradition. Just like the Edom Jew of Christ time try to pass off the Talmud as Oral Tradition. Yet Christ is clear , if they were children of Abraham they would know Christ. Just as some men of the Catholic assembly say they speak in the Tradition of the 24 Elders but if they did , their words would be found and upheld in the foundation . I am NOT denying Oral Tradition in this sense:
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the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.
When it is the TRUTH, it must be according to the Traditions established by God through His Holy Spirit.
But I do deny Tradition NOT supported by the written word like this belief you have:
Theology
a doctrine believed to have divine authority though not in the scriptures.
- THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE!
- Scripture is a written Law of our practice.
- The danger of not having a measure in which to measure with, means that a Standard is not given.
It is like any Laws on the books, if men have not a Standard in which to measure then anything can be passed as authority. That spoken Word or decree must stand upon the foundation in order to be accepted. That standard can NEVER be bi-passed . That is just how it is. And in the case of the written words of God, they cannot be amended because they are flawless. Period. Why ? Psalms 12:6
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The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold. 7You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.…
It is to guard the faithful from evil men in their generations. PERIOD!
2 Samuel 22:31
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Where is the shield if we are to just accept everything a man says with the Title of "Christian" but inwardly are simply ravenous wolves? The scriptures are our shield.
2Tim. 3
Verses 16 to 17
[16]
All scripture is given by inspiration of
God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy is pretty clear. Any one not speaking that, is not speaking the Oral tradition!
Psalm 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 19:8
The
precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Do you know what precepts are?
pre·cept
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noun
plural noun:
precepts
1.
a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
THEY ARE WRITTEN! How can that be, if what you imply is true? If ,Oral decree can not be tested because you or anyone wants to say it is Oral tradition passed down due to position of authority- because of where one sits or when it was established, how is their surety in that? If that supposed "Oral Tradition" can not be confirmed by the written precepts passed down to us by those of the foundation, how is it in the Traditions given us by the Word of God ?You must see the danger in that? You must know something in the least, about the kingdoms of men to get some understanding concerning the Kingdom of God which surpasses them all because it is perfect? God's written precepts are for protection, that the House of God be not deceived by infiltrators . Those like myself are the house of God.
Matthew 7:
A Tree and its Fruit
15Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
16By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
20So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Romans 16:
17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles
that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
20The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And no matter what you say BOL even the Oral tradition you profess to uphold you learned it through the WRITTEN WORD! You cannot escape what I am saying. " Catch us those little foxes". I am doing just that! The scriptures are the source by which we know God' precepts.
Psalm 19:10
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalm 79:12
Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.
Do not reject the written precepts and code of conduct from God. And greater yet, you hypocritically deny, even what you preach comes from the same written Word you claim has NOTHING to do with Oral Tradition , go figure??? As I said you would know NOTHING about even Oral Tradition without it. IRONIC isn't it?How you only know about it from the written word, then dis it as though you are in the Oral Tradition???
Psalm 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.