We had our usual cell meeting this morning and spent our time discussing customs, traditions and superstitions of the Lunar New Year. Culture, superstition and religious background are easily intertwined. Culture has to do with beliefs and behaviour patterns passed down from generation to generation. It is our way of life and we cannot separate it from religion.
We live in a fallen world, tainted with sin so cultures can be good or bad. Each culture must be measured by the tenets of the Word of God. The Lausanne Covenant states “Culture must always be tested and judged by Scripture.” Some cultures are rich in beauty and goodness, others not quite. We need to seek God’s wisdom to know the difference.
After prayer together, we adjourned for lunch. We had "Lo hei" and right in the centre of the table was our "Yushen" dish so beautifully prepared by one of our members, Vicky. It was a wonderful time of celebration, fellowship and meal together.
Then we went to Lower Delta Road to visit Brother Bill Lutz and his wife Mary. the latter had a stroke, so the couple had not been to our cell meeting for some time. Thank God we can share new year blessings with one another.
Let me conclude with this prayer of Thanksgiving written by George Herbert.
"Thou has given so much to me,
Give one thing more - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleases me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days;
But such a heart whose very pulse may be
Thy praise."
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