The Pebbles of Tradition

(Pro 1:30 KJV)  They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

I have been listening to a lot of debates in the last month.  Two areas have predominated.  One was between Christians and Muslims.  The other was between Arminians and Calvinists.  Setting aside the reality that I am also guilty, it amazes me how often people refuse to acknowledge clear statements.  I was going to say “clear truth” but that is me making an assumption that I am right.  I would hope that I am but I need to be open to the “counsel” (6098) that the Holy Spirit tries to throw my way.

The context here is people who make it a habit to reject what God is telling them.  They start off with the concrete foundations and must warp everything into that.  We need foundations.  We need rocks to stand on.  The place we fail is when we make those rocks traditions instead of the clear teaching of scripture.

So?  My goal is to listen to what God says.  I need to recognize that sometimes that comes from people I disagree with and not reject everything they say.  Always I need to go back to the clear teachings instead of the loud voices.