That Halloween is considered the start of theProtestant Reformation. And today, some choose to celebrate Reformation Day. (Instead of, or in addition to, the traditional "Trick or Treat")
Yet in the 16th century, Martin Luther stood on the shoulders of many reformers before him. Such as, John Wycliffein the 14th century. John Hussin the 15th century.
But one my favorites is Peter Waldoof the 12th century. And his story is told below.
(reference: https://youtu.be/DBVwKYn8AnY)
TheWaldensians, a movement that took its name from Peter Waldo, were largely absorbed by Protestants when they came along. But the Waldensians still exist as a denomination to this day - e.g.the American Waldensian Society. As I so witnessed in a recent trip back East, I saw a sign for the Waldensian Church in Pennsylvania.
And as the video above said, Peter Waldo had Martin Luther's shtick down three centuries before Martin Luther.
Regardless of denomination or religious affiliation, St. Paul gave this warning 20 centuries ago...
Take a good look at yourselves
to see if you are really believers.
Test yourselves.
Don’t you realize that
Christ Jesus is in you?
Unless, of course, you fail the test!
II Corinthians 13:5(NIV)
Reformation is an ongoing process, a never ending test.
So if a monk comes knocking at your door this October 31st, wish them a ...
Ron