In many things it is good to be first, but sometimes it is better to be last. God allowed us to have the scriptures as a guide of what we should do and what we should not do. We are able to learn from the mistakes and successes of those who have come before us. Take the example of Cain and Abel. Both believed in God, but God was not pleased with the sacrifice of Cain. Abel did what God wanted, though it seemed much easier to do. We must be like Abel. (Genesis 4:1-7). Those who rejoice in doing what pleases God, not what they think pleases God, these are the one’s whom God blesses.
People have gone beyond what is written because they think that it will please God. When we do this, we forsake the word of God and begin to follow tradition. For example, the Passover is one night a year. On this night we are to eat the bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins. Certain people added to this command and now keep it every Sunday or once a month. Are God’s words not enough for our salvation, that we should add to it? The excessive acts of worship is what led the Jewish leaders to reject Christ at his first coming. (Mark 7:6-8). It is the same now. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Communion have all been added to the word of God. The people have created their own religions placing their words above the Word of God. Blasphemy! God warned us not to add or take away. (Revelation 22:18-19).
Now Christ has come again to restore the commands of God for the salvation of the people. (Hebrews 9:28). The people can not except him because they are holding on to their traditions. They can not see the light of the glory of Christ Ahnsahnghong who has come and restored Zion for us in the last days. It is unwise of us not to learn from the mistakes of the past, otherwise we will fall into the same traps that God has already warned us about through the Bible.
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