"You have died with Christ and are set free from the ruling spirits of the universe.

Why, then, do you live as though you belonged to this world? Why do you obey such rules as “Don't handle this,” “Don't taste that,” “Don't touch the other”? All these refer to things which become useless once they are used; they are only human rules and teachings.

Of course such rules appear to be based on wisdom in their forced worship of angels, and false humility, and severe treatment of the body; but they have no real value in controlling physical passions."

(Colossians 2.20-23 GNB)

Every culture has its customs and "wisdoms". They developed over a long time based on certain observations in the past, but still held on to these days for whatever reason. Even when science debunks them, it is not easy to get rid of them.

In some cases, some Christians believe it does not hurt to follow them. As if they are added bonus. They think or hope these "wisdoms" will bless them. But this is where they go wrong.

Placing hope and belief on anything other than Christ' teaching will take away from my relationship with Christ. And this is not wisdom.

Lord,
please help me put my hope and trust only in Christ.