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Tradition vs. Traditionalism | The Resurgence
Missing the Gospel
Jesus is quick to shift the focus from the human authority of traditionalism back to the commands of God revealed in Scripture, of which Jesus himself exhibits authority over. Quoting the prophet Isaiah (Mk 7:6-7), Jesus states with authority, You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men (Mk 7:8). He later charges that their traditionalism makes void the word of God (Mk 7:13). Traditionalism is a very affront to God by placing obstacles for true communion with God, while missing the good news that tradition intends to display.
Jesus is quick to shift the focus from the human authority of traditionalism back to the commands of God revealed in Scripture, of which Jesus himself exhibits authority over. Quoting the prophet Isaiah (Mk 7:6-7), Jesus states with authority, You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men (Mk 7:8). He later charges that their traditionalism makes void the word of God (Mk 7:13). Traditionalism is a very affront to God by placing obstacles for true communion with God, while missing the good news that tradition intends to display.
