I think the words of the prophet Jeremiah speak to the climate of God’s people today.
In Jeremiah 6:16 he says: “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, wherein is the GOOD way, and walk therein, and ye shall find REST FOR YOUR SOULS.”
Many don’t like the old paths, the paths of God’s Word which were written for all generations. They think the modern way of our humanistic society is better. They are horrified if you mention that God’s Word encourages mothers to be “keepers at home” and that their No. 1 priority is to love their husbands and children (Titus 2:3-5). That doesn’t mean leaving them for a career which they love better.
Many Christian women have flung off the godly way of dressing and dress according to the fashions of this world which often expose too much of the body. Their dressing is antipathy to godly standards and God’s Word. But look out if you dare say anything. You maybe be stoned!
Many Christians today have forgotten what it means to have a solid commitment to the church gathering. They go when it suits them but give in to any little excuse to do something more entertaining. They have forgotten there is such a phrase as rock solid commitment.
And so we could go on. Why don’t we like the old ways? It’s not that we should be old fashioned, because God’s Word is as up-to-date as tomorrow’s news media. Most of what we hear is lies, but God’s Word not only gives us principles for every generation but has written the whole future for us to read
Jeremiah 10:1-3 says: “Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel.” Did you notice those words? It is God speaking. It’s certainly not me! And just as well as I think I might get a lot of flack! Let’s continue: “Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen . . . for the customs of the people are vain.” It’s so easy to learn the way of society, isn’t it? We just get into the groove of what everyone else is doing. We need to constantly check our lifestyle to see if it lines up with God’s Word.
God speaks again in Jeremiah 18:15 (NLT): “My people . . . have stumbled off the ancient highways and walk in muddy paths.” When we get off God’s highway, it can get really muddy. We get stuck in the mud of deception and often it’s not easy to get out.
Let’s get out of the mud and into God’s glorious ways. They are so much
higher than man’s ways.
Love from Nancy Campbell
Painting from Etsy.
P.S. Further Scriptures to read. Share them with your children too:
Read also Leviticus 18:2-5; 20:23, 24, 26; Matthew 7:13, 14; John 15:19; 17:14; Romans 12:1, 2; 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; James 4:4; 1 Peter 1:14-17; and 1 John 2: 15-17.