Proverbs 22:28

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight into landmark: 

Proverbs 22:28 (ESV)

Do not move the ancient landmark

that your fathers have set.

This proverb is a summary of the command of God in the giving of the Law to Moses in Deut 19:14.  Solomon repeats it here and gives no reason.   In Proverbs 15:25 we read that God protects the land of the poor and/or widow.

Proverbs 15:25 (ESV)

The LORD tears down the house of the proud

but maintains the widow's boundaries.

God is concerned that greed and power are kept in check.  He tells us here that wisdom includes our following His basic laws and is reflected in how we treat the property of others.   God knows when we don't show mercy.   We can remove the boundary lines and secure more for ourselves but that would not be in the character of God.   We can move away from what our father's taught us and we can literally move the boundary of the culture of our homes, families, churches and communities.  God wants us to remember important, traditional and historical events, times, laws and property.   Foolish people attempt to move these things; or, at times, simply ignore them.   Holding too much onto tradition for the wrong person can make you Pharisaical.   However, leaving the ancient boundaries for the wrong reason or out of ignorance suicidal.  Hold on to what God gave us and keep the traditions He has established and the boundary lines He has ordained.