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Debbie Chychota and I have a thought to ponder about lent. Why is it observed? Is it necessary? And what does the word say about traditions?

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Colossians 2:8

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Debbie Chychota and I have a thought to ponder about lent. Why is it observed? Is it necessary? And what does the word say about traditions?

“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Colossians 2:8