And the truth of the Bible — should they check the book of Jonah, they will find sackcloth and ashes — unless Jonah is not longer in their Bible.
I noticed Ash Wednesday is a Western church practice. The Eastern Orthodox don’t do ashes to start Lent.
So you really want to live according to the OT law, good luck.
James 2:10 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.
Good luck with living according to OT Law. Don’t forget to have your bull, sheep, goat, and pigeon blood lined up also.
James 2:10 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.
...and fish barf; too!