What kind of teaching have men substituted for the words which are spirit and life?
Answer
"Howbeit in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. . . . And He said
unto them, Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition." Mark 7:
7-9.
NOTES - There are two cups, the cup of the Lord and the cup of Babylon. The wine in the Lord's
cup represents the living truth, "as the truth is in Jesus"; the wine in the cup of Babylon represents her false
doctrines, her substitution of human tradition for the living Word and law of God, and the illicit connection
which she has made between the church and the secular power, depending upon political power to enforce
her teachings, rather than upon the power of God. By this very thing, while maintaining a form of
godliness, she denies the power thereof. 2 Tim. 3: 1-5.
The following quotation states the position of that church in regard to tradition: "Though these
two divine streams [the Bible and tradition] are in themselves, on account of their divine origin, of equal
sacredness, and are both full of revealed truths, still, of the two, tradition is to us more clear and safe."
Catholic Belief," Rev. Joseph Faa Di Bruno, D.D. (Roman Catholic), page 45.
In what condition are all men?
What did Christ's words at Jacob's well lead the woman of Samaria to ask?
8. By what command did the king repudiate the religion taught in Babylon by Daniel and others who feared God?
Who is the real power operating through the beast and his image, and demanding worship?
When was there a remarkable display of falling stars?
In what words will their triumph over death and the grave be expressed?
Does God delight to afflict any?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle