Those who’ve grown to abhor religion and custom altogether should perhaps remember that the concept of Law was actually born from them. If they seek to change these laws, they must agree at least that they’re seeking to influence them by their ‘customs’ and beliefs.
Throughout history, all practices have not been accepted or legalized. Many have been and continue to be changed or opposed. The fallacy is however in the thinking that everything new is better. We pride in becoming more “civilised”, “knowledgeable”, “advanced” and “adaptable”. We pride in evolving and think every change is for the better.
What we must realize is that, though change is constant, all change is not positive; neither must everything be changed. Sometimes or in some matters, it is the old that is gold and our “first love” is the best we can have.
I conclude with a Scripture for our meditation. It’s a Scripture all of us should ponder on in the fast-paced ever-modernising world. In fact, a wise man once said there is nothing new under the Sun. It’s creative to imagine, but it’s wisdom to learn from the past.
“Thus says the LORD: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” (Jeremiah 6:16, NKJV)
Greetings!
