I'm always interested in this chapter how there is a discussion about whether or not the new believers should adopt Jewish customs and follow the law of Moses or not. Paul and Barnabas argued before the church council that the new believers should not be made to convert to Judaism, but rather they should ask the Holy Spirit what are the requirements for the new covenant. In a letter that was written to the new believers they said that they would not require them to follow the Mosaic laws, but they were to abstain from anything polluted by idols and sexual immorality. This means that they still had to come away from much of their former cultural things and pagan events. We would do well to continue to follow these directions from the early church leaders inspired by the Holy Spirit. Lord please help me to see if there is anything in my house and life that is not pleasing to you that I should get rid of. Please help me to follow you in Jesus' name.
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