Tradition can feel like home because it is familiar. But familiarity is not the same as truth.
Related: scripture clarifies tradition and prayer.
When Normal Becomes Noticeable
Most people don’t question what they inherit until something interrupts the autopilot. A conversation, a verse, a moment of honesty—then conscience speaks.
Conscience as a Compass
Conscience is not infallible, but it is a signal. It asks: Do I actually believe this—or have I just repeated it?
Scripture as the Standard
When Scripture becomes the measuring stick, “normal” gets tested. Some things pass. Some things feel misaligned. The goal isn’t rebellion—it’s alignment.
A Question That Refines
Is my faith guided by Scripture… or by inherited default settings?
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