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These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. Colossians 2:22-23 NIV
Man-made rules deal with things of this world. That which is of this world shall pass away. All that is of this world shall perish. Rules and regulations established by mankind, can, at times, appear to be filled with wisdom, but, they are self-worshipping. These man-made rules might even at times be harsh to us. One thing that man-made rules do not do, though, is provide restraint for sensual indulgence. Those who indulge in that which is of this world become a slave to it. The desire becomes more and more intensified as the worldly desire is sought. With this indulgence, though, sight is lost in what is truly important, that which pleases God. God provides us with commands which are truly beneficial to us. The problem is that people want what is of this world. They want that which is perishable.
Living in this world, but not being of this world is truly a challenge. To conquer this challenge, we must turn ourselves totally over to the loving care of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We need to read God’s word, to see in writing that which He wants for us. We need to seek God in prayer, being attentive to that still, inner voice, and being obedient to the guidance provided by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Be submissive to God rather than the rules of man, which lead one nowhere.
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