I was very superstious growing up. I'm not sure where I got it from. Maybe it was hanging out with other peeps who shared their superstitions which maybe "made sense" then. I think thats what it was.
Without knowledge of the God, it is easy to make things to "explain" your "bad luck" or the fear you have inside. I remember I use to role down the window and spit out my window when a black cat crossed my path or for a while, I was scared to sleep in the fetal position because according to folk lore, it will make you poor. I didn't want to end up poor. Crazy huh? What "superstitions" or "folklore" do your practice?
I'm willing to bet a pretty penny that at least 20% of church goers believe in some folklore or superstition that is not close to being biblical. Jesus once said,
"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:31-32 NIV)."
Jesus, the son of God came to direct us God's truth- all of it. Truth is ultimately what is "real" in the Kingdom of God. So believing in ghosts, leprechauns and Friday 13th is not a sin, its simply being unaware of the truth- the true nature of each of these. It's more like living in the dark and being okay with it.
What superstitions do you have? A favorite sock or a good luck charm? How about a cross necklace? It is time to put faith in the One rather than superstition.
Without knowledge of the God, it is easy to make things to "explain" your "bad luck" or the fear you have inside. I remember I use to role down the window and spit out my window when a black cat crossed my path or for a while, I was scared to sleep in the fetal position because according to folk lore, it will make you poor. I didn't want to end up poor. Crazy huh? What "superstitions" or "folklore" do your practice?
I'm willing to bet a pretty penny that at least 20% of church goers believe in some folklore or superstition that is not close to being biblical. Jesus once said,
"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:31-32 NIV)."
Jesus, the son of God came to direct us God's truth- all of it. Truth is ultimately what is "real" in the Kingdom of God. So believing in ghosts, leprechauns and Friday 13th is not a sin, its simply being unaware of the truth- the true nature of each of these. It's more like living in the dark and being okay with it.
What superstitions do you have? A favorite sock or a good luck charm? How about a cross necklace? It is time to put faith in the One rather than superstition.
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