Truth or Tradition?

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Truth or Tradition?

The Danger of Tradition: Teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of Men

December 6, 2020 • Dr. John Waterloo

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* Traditions have their place. God set up many traditions, to cause the people to REMEMBER!
* Traditions are not a replacement for true heart-worship of God, i.e., Lip-religion vs. Heart-religion. The Pharisees were so careful to keep laws and traditions, but they had no relationship with God! Outwardly they were religious but inwardly they were wicked and lost.
* When traditions supersede God’s commands, there is a big problem… and the problem is with our HEART! When we hear the Word, and do not embrace it and live it, we make it of none effect!

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When Things Come to a Halt

December 2, 2020 • Dr. John Waterloo

We can’t cultivate a relationship with God without stillness! So when things stop... * Trust that God has a plan! He certainly has not stopped. * Retool... and take time to GROW! It doesn’t mean we are done! * Take advantage and find times of stillness!