Preserving our history is obedience to Hebrews 13:7? And that it is in keeping with biblical examples (Luke 1:1-4)? Listen to what these verses say;
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life . and imitate their faith”
“In as much as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us. Just as those who from the beginning were eye witnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophillus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught”