The Samaritans’ Religion
Following the conquest by the nation o f Assyria, most of the people of Israel were deported to Assyria. In their place, Assyria imported captives from other countries to live in Samaria, the main province of Israel at that time (2 Kings 17:24). The religion of those who were imported is described at length in 2 Kings 17:24-41. There are several characteristics of their religion we would do well to take not of. How might "the Samaritans' Religion" compare with our service to God today? I believe that is easy to see the error their religion. They had a religion of "fear, form, and compromise" but unless we are careful, our religion can easily become like theirs!