Recall:
Acts 21:26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day, having purified himself, he entered the temple with them, making public the completion of the days of purification when the sacrifice would be made for each of them.
Reflect:
This is another one of those little stories in the Bible that I don't recall reading or hearing. Paul went to see and give a report to James, the pastor of the church at Jerusalem. James, the original ornery Christian legalist, tells Paul that "people are talking" and "here is what I was thinking, Paul: go do the purification, head-shaving thing to show us you're with us."
I think I probably would have blown James off if I were Paul. "Don't you get it, man? It's not about that anymore!" But Paul said "OK." Paul did whatever he thought was going to help further the gospel.
Respond:
God, remind me always of what truly matters, people introduced to you and your good news of grace and life.
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