Modern Nazirites

Num 6:6-16         10/24/2017

Perpetuating the Nazirite tradition.

With the destruction of the 2nd Temple, the strict tradition of Nazarite vows ended because it was tied to the sacrificial system of Judaism.

Devotion

The spirit of the Nazirite vow is found in the order of monastic life, or perhaps family life or even with a lay apostolate life.

You want power.

The power of the Nazirite vow is the constraint of ordinarily acceptable behavior for the purpose of being more devoted to serving God in some particular way. The key is a rule that increases your capacity to focus on the Christ narrative throughout the day – to see God in the ordinary circumstances of your life.

You didn’t come out this way – and no matter the quality of your upbringing, not many were raised to interpret life in this way. The constancy of a life interpreted in the light of Christ requires effort. But it is available.

You can do this.

“I am the light of the world” John 8:12