In his efforts to cleanse the temple, Josiah is brought face to face with God's word. Yes, as we have seen numerous times lately, the temple has become a catch-all for dirt and clutter. God's word has been forgotten. Even the priestly workers who found the Scripture seemed unaware of its existence. What happens when Josiah is brought face to face with God's word? He is brought to repentance. He realizes his sin. He realizes the failing of the people of Israel. He realizes God's holy demands which must be kept.
The Colossians had the opposite problem. Notice that they were being bound not by ignoring God, but by seeking to set up rules and regulations which go beyond his word. This will also drive believers away from faith in Christ and to faith in themselves.
Let us trust in the Lord, not in our own plans, our own ideals, our own imaginations. Our Lord has revealed himself to us. That's the revelation we need.
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