So, in studying history, we have come across quite a few things that really make me think. Here is one. During the Black Death outbreak in Europe there were a group of Monks called the Flagellant Brothers who thought that God had sent the black death as a punishment for sin. The Brothers tried to stop the disease by whipping their bodies to punish themselves. They went from town to town doing this, which actually helped to spread the plague.
Now I don't know how much real Biblical knowledge these monks had. I know today that many still think that God requires sacrifice and self deprivation. I am thankful to know that what God requires instead of sacrifice is a broken and contrite heart. But I still wonder, what have we, I, misunderstood of God that we will look back on in the future and see it did more harm than good?
Oh Lord, teach me your ways. Let me know of your wonderful deeds. Let me know who you really are.
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