>> ...as adhering to a strict doctrine that as you say can be construed as the most original doctrine. <<
if the holy orthodox Church has the most original doctrine then perhaps you should carefully consider the commandments of our Lord as given through his holy apostle Paul...
notice the emphatic language used by the apostle, i.e. beseech and command.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. --Romans 16:17-18
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. --2 Thessalonians 3:2
these things that the holy apostle Paul wrote are not merely his suggestions, but are commandments of Jesus Christ:
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. --1 Corinthians 14:37
to summarize, Jesus Christ, through the holy apostle Paul, commands that we withdraw and avoid those who walk not after the tradition or teach contrary doctrine as originally taught and delivered to the churches.
i would think that it would be extremely important to search out the doctrines of the various churches and read the historical writings of the saints to ascertain what traditions and doctrines have been passed down for the last 2,000 years by faithful men.
--Cyprian |
