A man named Micah sets up his own little place of worship in his house. He makes idols out of silver. He even hires his own Levite to be his priest.
What a great idea. Set up your own religion. It can be in your own house. You can be totally in charge. Hiring your own priest is a great idea because if he tells you something don't like you can just fire him. You don't have the bother of travelling to meet with other believers to worship. You don't even have to leave the house.
It's a great plan. The only problem is this is not God's plan. Micah and his mother had a desire to worship God but they violated many clear commands of God along the way. God told them.
If we desire to worship God he tells us how to do it. In Christ we have freedom. It's not about the place any more or bringing the right kind of animal but God still gives instructions in his word that are to be obeyed.
In those days Israel had no king. Everyone did as they saw fit. We can expect that statement to describe the world. It shouldn't describe the church.
May God bless your week.
Dave Morris
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