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Originally Posted by Esaias
I notice there is no Bible verse or passage stating that. Everything the apostles taught are the commandments of Christ.
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I don't see it that way. Some things are cultural. Some things are relating to specific issues, the wisdom and principle we can glean from. Some things are indeed admonitions we do well to continue to walk in.
My statement was with regards to ordinances or "rituals". In my opinion, the only two ordinances we are to continually observe are baptism and the Lord's Supper. Anointing the sick with oil is optional and at the request of the sick or family. I see foot washing as a demonstration of service that Christ gave, not an instituted ordinance. Also, marriage isn't an ordinance we see the church performing. Instead we see the church either blessing and recognizing unions or choosing not to bless and/or recognize unions. In my mind, the church rather simple or "primitive" in structure and practice.