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Originally Posted by ManOfWord
Once again, keeping the law was NOT a problem. What was a problem was keeping the law FOR justification.
Why can't a Jew remain a Jew by keeping the law for the purpose of his Jewish identity and at the same time accept Jesus Christ as the Messiah?
Are we saying that a Jew cannot become a Messianic Jew?
If I can be a Christian without following the "ceremonial" law, why can't a Jew be a Christian while choosing to keep the law as long as he accepts the Jewish messiah?
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MOW, as long as our traditions don't get in the way of our salvation, I see nothing wrong in keeping whatever traditions one would like. However, I guess what Paul was saying, it wasn't necessary anymore. Why continue keeping the law, when Christ has made us free? A lot of work for nothing...?
We just came out of an organization that considered it a sin to cut a women's hair. They considered it a "sin of disobedience" and literally told people they were going to hell.
I don't have a problem with keeping whatever traditions they want, as long as they don't lie, cheat, manipulate and coerce people while trying to defend them.
What's wrong with telling people the truth. We do this because it's our traditions?