that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I recently heard about the practice of reciting Datenu during Passover. It is a tradition I was not aware of before this week. I was left wondering if this is something we should adopt.
The development of “Dayenu,” that Haggadah ditty that recaps the many miracles the Israelites experienced throughout the Book of Exodus, has puzzled scholars for generations. Quote by Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halprin
This tradition does not appear in our modern day bible. So in order to answer my own question, in whatever we do glorify God from a pure heart and with right intentions.
The title here is impediments since nothing in our bible addresses Dayenu. We are not required by any statute or tradition listed in our Word of faith. If we should choose to do so we are free to practice the Dayenu as long as we place no connection of its adherence as a condition of salvation.
Each of us must decide for ourselves how we want to glorify God. In doing so I would suggest that if a stranger is in your midst that it be made clear it is not a requirement for salvation. It is just how you choose to glorify God.
Paul warned Peter about placing demands on newly converted gentiles that were Jewish traditions that were not a demand in their salvation. They were becoming Christian not Jews.
My research into the origins of Dayenu was fruitless. I feel compelled to practice the Dayenu just because it sounds good. I can only choose for myself.
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
I might also add, whatever you don’t do should glorify God. Abstinence should glorify God. As with all things, listen to the Holy Spirit who will lead you in all truth.
Leviticus 19:14 You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
Impediments.