Ritual (Doctrine of the Church)

Is ritual meaningless form—or a vital expression of faith? In this penetrating sermon, R.J. Rushdoony challenges modern Christianity’s neglect of biblical ritual by showing its deep roots in Scripture and its power to shape godly living. From the wine libation in Numbers 15 to Mary’s costly offering in the Gospels, ritual is revealed not as empty tradition, but as a God-ordained discipline of worship, gratitude, and costly obedience. True faith, Rushdoony reminds us, must show itself not only in what we believe, but in what we offer—and in what we are willing to pour out.