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The Golden Calf

The stories told to us in the book of Exodus are some very interesting ones. One of them has always been a curious one to me, the one of the golden calf. The Israelites had traveled many miles, witnessed many miracles. They were being taught how to trust in God again. Moses had a lot on his plate before him, to take a people living in slavery, and bring them to a land of freedom, and a land flowing with milk and honey.
I always wondered how someone, after seeing so many wonders and miracles, could forget their God, the one who spared their lives, and brought them to freedom. Yet they forgot Him, they built a golden calf to replace the One True God. They said that His rules were hard to do and follow, some thought His ways were cruel.
I always wondered how people could think so, how they could just forget and give up on their God. But I see it so much today, people trusting in their own knowledge and strength, and not His word given through His servants. They have put the ways of the world before the ways of the Lord. They have been blinded by the craftiness of men. They try to justify their sin and the sins of their family and friends.
In recent events, the Church has created a policy affecting same-sex couples and their children. I personally don't understand they why's behind it all, but what I can tell you is that it is a sin, a sin to follow our worldly cravings and disobey God. There will always be people who moan and complain that the ways of God are hard and unfair, that they take away our freedom and choice. How is that way of thinking ever going to get you anywhere?
I am grateful to have leaders in my life whom I can follow, I don't have to, and never have I been forced to, but I know when I follow them I will be blessed. I know they aren't perfect men if they were they wouldn't be here, but I do know that they are led by God. I do support this new policy, and I will continue to support what is brought to pass by the Lord. I ask you all to take a moment, especially if you question God's servants, to pray, study and meditate about these issues. Remember, God works in mysterious ways.

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