IT'S ALWAYS BEEN
Today's reading: Judges 17-21
"So Micah's carved image was worshiped by the tribe of Dan as long as the Tabernacle of God remained at Shiloh." Judges 18:31 NLT
The tribe of Dan was faithful. The tribe of Dan honored tradition. The tribe of Dan were committed.
But...
Just because something is faithfully done does not mean it is of God.
Just because something is done inside a church does not mean it is God ordained.
Just because someone attends a church regularly does not mean they are a Christian.
I am urged by this portion of Scripture to look deeply into the 'why' of all I do in the name of being God's child.
Why I worship the way I do.
Why I attend the church I attend.
Why I believe what I believe.
Why I hold dear the traditions I keep.
Why I follow who I follow.
If it's out of tradition, or as one might say, Because grandpa did it this way, I need to evaluate--and pray.
Just because it's always been is not Biblical.
