I think Scripture is clear about our tendencies to revert back to our so-called "Traditions." May we never allow any policy of the Church to take precedence over "The Word of God." As the writer of Hebrews encouraged his readers to "pay much closer attention to what we have heard," so we must stay close to the heart of God by meditating on His Word day and night. Our Lord Jesus best illustrates this "drifting away" as a consequence of falling on non-fertile ground. Our best efforts mean nothing unless we personally..."hear the word and understand(s) it." Consequently, our root system will be deep. Then and only then will we bear fruit and multiply our lives and efforts.