Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.  (Galatians 3:23).

The Jews were bound by the do’s and don’ts

by the jot and the tiddle

by the special day and the right month

by the rules and the restrictions

eat this but not that

go here but not there

now but not then

with him but not her

and for God’s sake wash your hands

until faith was revealed.

Yep, that’s what bound them.

Beloved, what’s your excuse?

Happy Tuesday