Random thought

Our concept of the proper relationship between scripture and tradition have always been pivotal in the history of Christianity. Indeed, the Protestant schism was founded upon the concept of Scripture as over and above tradition. I was thinking today that perhaps Scripture and Tradition should work hand in hand. I mean, whether you recognize it or not, tradition is often the lens through which we view Scripture. Although our heritage is "people of the Book" often tradition becomes pivotal. But we cannot allow tradition to become too overwhelming in what we do. Certainly this was the error of the religious leaders of Jesus' day and in our own. Ultimately, the teachings of Scripture and the practices of tradition are meant to be embodied. These things are meant to be incarnated. So perhaps as St. Maximus the Confessor would argue, the incarnation is a natural expression of God which must happen because according to his nature incarnation occurs. The incarnation of the divine attributes in Christ and reflected in our own process of incarnation is a fundamental principle of the universe.