Friday the 13th. Black cats. Broken mirrors. Spilled salt. Walking under a ladder most likely will not bring one misfortune.
Neither will finding a heads up penny will not bring a person good luck. So many superstitions once believed to affect one's future. In today's scientific age, these beliefs are held to be humorous relics from a time gone by.
As Christians we would never hold with such archaic beliefs. But do we have our own set of superstitions? Are works part of our salvation guarantee? Do we have to tithe a certain amount to stay in God's favor? Do all prayers have to end with the phrase, "In Jesus' name."
What routines, beliefs or traditions are part of your Christian life? Have you tested each one of those using scripture as the ultimate litmus test?
Live by faith, but not blind faith. Let the Holy Spirit and the Word be your guide, not the delivery of a passionate sermon, the words of a slick publication, or the wise tales of an ancient relative.
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