Having carefully observed the lies and empty tradition
passed to this generation by our earthly ancestors (those that lived before
us), and some of our parents and of course, the society; a trend many people
ignorantly follow and have passed down to their children, I can boldly say that
man’s travail and agony are vastly connected to these pathetic and ignominious
man-made rules. I came to a sound conclusion that limitation, failure,
struggles, mediocrity and lack of accomplishment will come to an end if someone
will rise up and challenge convention, instead of living by man-made rules that
served the purpose at the time they were needed. It takes only the brave
hearts, sound minds and enlightened spirits to accept and act on this in order
to effect the desired change in this time and generation.
Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive
philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces
of this world rather than on Christ.
No one ever emerged better and glorious without taking what
had been, tweaking it here and there or even rejecting every existing
philosophy arising from the tradition of men; for there to be an effective
change in anyone’s life, the yoke to tradition has to be completely broken. There
are spiritual forces that go into active mode the moment you buy into the
deceptive philosophy and begin to operate in it. Many are at a cross-road today
because they followed after the laws made by men, some are frustrated because
they got so lost in their culture that they failed to looked deeply to see the
hidden hooks in following after these norms and beliefs, while many have
remained unaccomplished because of tradition, many have died as a result of
ignorantly following in the footsteps of their fathers. Ever wondered why it is
called “deceptive” philosophy? Because it is void of truth, it lacks integrity.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the
renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's
will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Is there any wisdom in following a trend that never really
brought peace and stability to those who diligently followed? Conformity with
the world and its standard will keep you out of God’s will and you live a life
that is totally unacceptable, a life of reproach, and the kind of life where
everything appears wrong. Can any equipment function effectively, to its
highest degree of functionality outside of the manufacturer’s original intent?
Can I wash my clothes in a dishwasher? Can I use the manual for a dishwasher to
operate my cloth washing machine? Not only will I damage the product if I did,
I’ll also be using losing so much money trying to fix it.
Your ability to challenge convention and break free from the
deceptive tradition that has crippled many destinies and have affected many
marriages, businesses, men and women, depends strongly on the level of God’s
word you know, believe and act upon. Man’s travail cannot stop outside of God’s
rules and principles. If God
created you, then, it takes the truth of God’s Word to break from the lies and
empty inheritance our ancestors left us. The deceptive philosophy lacks truth
and integrity, leaving its victim stagnated and unaccomplished, while, God’s
principles are truth and carry so much integrity such that it cannot fail to
deliver to you your glorious inheritance and guide you to greater
accomplishments.
Mark 12:24
Jesus replied, "Are you not in error because you do not know the
Scriptures or the power of God?
So if an erroneous life is a s a result of lack of knowledge
of the scriptures, then, a right living will be as a result of knowing the word
of God concerning any situation, the more of His word you know and believe, the
greater power is released to you for exploit. A certain young lady of about 17
years (2014), by the name Jekalyn Carr, an Evangelist and a Gospel singer was
criticized by some who have lost their lives to tradition and the deceit
therein, being considered a young girl, single, etc., they concluded that she
could not lead because she was only a child, she could not evangelize because
she is a woman and women are meant to be quiet in the church, she could not do
this nor that. Wow! Did the bible In Isaiah 11 and 2 Kings 22 not talk about
little children leading and Josiah being a king at the age of 8 years? Did the
bible not say that in the last days, the Spirit of God would be poured out on
your sons and “daughters” to minister? (Paraphrased by me). If Jekalyn had
given in to tradition and societal beliefs, she wouldn’t have been fulfilling her
destiny. But she knew the word; she knew her God and she broke free from
tradition.
Many are unfulfilled today and dying silently because they
lack the courage to speak up and break free to be better persons. The power of God can make anything
happen for you if only you’ll break free.
It’s time for this generation to rise up and take back all
that tradition stole from them, break free from empty philosophy that only cage
them and leave them in bondage and begin to walk In total freedom and
rulership. To rule, change your mind-set, to dominate brace yourself up to
fight for your rightful inheritance and to effect change in your life, break
free from tradition and societal limitations through false beliefs. Challenge
convention to get to your destination.
