Landmarks

Proverbs 22:28 "Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set"

We’ve begun a new study in Sunday School on the book of Proverbs, exploring the contrast between wisdom and foolishness. The life lessons found in Proverbs are both timeless and deeply practical. If I was ever only able to have one book of the bible, I believe it would be proverbs. 
Proverbs 22:28 says, “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” This verse carries both a literal and spiritual meaning. Literally, it refers to the boundary stones used in ancient Israel to divide property and moving them was considered theft. Spiritually, it offers wisdom, warning, and application: we must not tamper with inherited boundaries which are God-ordained truths. 
These ancient landmarks represent our core biblical doctrines—truths passed down through generations that define who we are. Doctrines like salvation by grace through faith, the authority of Scripture, and the deity of Christ are not negotiable. They are the foundation of our faith. This verse reminds us to guard against modern reinterpretations and theological drift that threaten to compromise these truths.
It also calls us to honor our spiritual fathers—not just our ancestors, but our pastors, teachers, and faithful believers who have presented the faith once delivered unto the saints. Removing these landmarks is not only dangerous—it’s disrespectful to those who stood firm in the faith.
So how do we honor these landmarks today? By standing. The landmarks of truth are not relics—they are anchors. To move them is to drift. To honor them is to stand. And we must stand now more than ever. Too many have drifted, allowing the world and Satan to gain ground.
Let us be people who hold the line, who cherish the truth, and who honor the legacy of faith with courage and conviction.