Tradition or Scripture?

"In 1545, the Catholic church finally convened the Council of Trent in Austria to answer the questions raised

by the Protestants. What will it be, tradition or scripture? The answer came near the conclusion of the meetings. "Finally, at the last opening on the eighteenth of January, 1562, all hesitancy was set aside. The Archbishop of Reggio made a speech in which he openly declared that tradition stood above scripture. The authority of the church could not therefore be bound to the authority of the scriptures." Coming One World Church p.10 Gary Gibbs

First, traditions that are in harmony with God's word are to be respected. "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle." 2 Thessalonians 2:15.

Secondly, not all traditions are pleasing to God. "Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. ... Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye May keep your own tradition." Mark 7:7-9. Traditions which replace God's commandments are vain worship. They reveal contempt for God's authority.