Աստվածաշնչի համարներ Customs
Bible verses about Customs
Exploring the Bible's perspective on customs illuminates the rich tapestry of human behavior and its relationship with faith. Scripture reveals how traditions, practices, and societal norms can both reflect and influence our spiritual walk. By examining verses about customs, we gain insight into discerning which traditions honor God and which may hinder our connection with Him. This study encourages us to approach cultural practices with discernment, ensuring our lives reflect a commitment to truth, love, and righteousness, aligning our actions with God's will and embracing the transformative power of His Word in every facet of life.
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And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.
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Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the Lord your God.
Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the Lord your God.
One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you.
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you:
Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.
When thou art come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt.
Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord.
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.
After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances.
And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the Lord, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing.
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;
Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;
Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed;
And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:
But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the Lord;
And it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, saith the Lord, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, but hallow the sabbath day, to do no work therein;
Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:
Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord.
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;
Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
The Bible offers a nuanced perspective on customs, distinguishing between traditions that honor God and those that contradict His will. The verses explored reveal a consistent call to prioritize righteousness and obedience to God’s commands over blind adherence to cultural norms. While some customs can be valuable expressions of community and faith, it is crucial to critically examine them in light of Scripture, ensuring they align with biblical principles of love, justice, and truth. Ultimately, these verses encourage us to be discerning and thoughtful in our engagement with customs, striving to uphold those that reflect God’s character and actively challenging those that perpetuate injustice or lead us away from Him. Reflect on the traditions you practice, and consider how they can be reshaped or abandoned to better reflect the heart of God. Let our customs be a testament to our devotion, not a barrier to it.