You really missed the part of inherited reward. We are told we gain family and inherit a placement in heaven over souls. If you do not want your saintly dues that is your problem. But it is clear Christ says that is our reward in heaven. All esteem given to the saints is esteem given to Christ , hence , the BODY OF CHRIST.And this esteem I speak of is too in scripture. SOLA SCRIPTURA, scripture alone has all the answers we need to know what is acceptable or not. And the prophecy and understanding the language of scripture can only be given by the Holy Spirit.. Now about esteem:
Christian Living 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 13
In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.…
Well who is among us to this day? The saints of the Bible, because they have left through the written word their roles in teaching. Who preseide over us IN THE LORD?, The apostles, 24 elders Mother Mary and all holy people of the Bible John the Baptist, Abraham ex......
Their work is how we learn about God. We are told to esteem them and to live in peace- do condemn those who do just that.
Esteem:
es·teem
əˈstēm/
noun
noun:
esteem
- 1.
respect and admiration, typically for a person.
acclaim, approbation, appreciation, favor, recognition, honor, reverence;
verb
verb:
esteem; 3rd person present:
esteems; past tense:
esteemed; past participle:
esteemed; gerund or present participle:
esteeming
- 1.
respect and admire.
value, regard, acclaim, appreciate, like, prize, treasure, favor, revere
Venerate :
ven·er·ate
ˈvenəˌrāt/
verb
verb:
venerate; 3rd person present:
venerates; past tense:
venerated; past participle:
venerated; gerund or present participle:
venerating
- regard with great respect; revere.
reverence, worship, hallow, hold sacred, exalt, vaunt, adore, honor, respect, esteem
Esteem and venerate are the same. Now I do not believe every person the RCC calls a saint is, as too with all other denominations. I accept many but not all. It is safe to stay within the saints of the bible for sure, you could never go wrong . That is who I will tout for this purpose of explanation.
Something I have learned through study about RC, Orthodox (All) , and Protestantism (All) , each have something they want to convey to the other. But out of the desire to be the head cop on the block they fight against each other and discredit any truth from the other.
Sola Scripura- Scripture Alone is true in the fact, it is by that in which you test and make doctrine.
All Scripture is God-Breathed 2Timothy 3:15-17
…15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for doctrine (making doctrine)
, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.…
I do not believe in Papal Infallibility, for the simple fact that if a Pope says something untrue and is proven by the Word to have, then he is fallible. And through testing many doctrines by scripture of the RCC there are many things found to be fallible. Do not tell a Catholic that. They tend to tout Papal tradition over the Word. I test all denominational doctrine in all.
People should not be scared to go to scripture to prove any man's doctrine. If the doctrine can not be found , the doctrine has been rejected by Christ. People need to put aside their indoctrination and preconceived notions and start talking about what we have here in denominations. Once only what is truth in each is understood, then all that which is false is rejected . And Christ words have come to pass and will because they are truth.
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
Matthew 24 :32-35
32Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
33So also, when you see all these things, you know that He is near, right at the door.
34Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
35Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
We are in the season of correction. Those who refuse it and continue to cling to falsehoods will perish with all falsehoods. I choose to His words which remain. God Bless!