Day 54 - The Weight of Our Choices (Leviticus 20-22) - Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Leviticus 20-22

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Apart

In today's reading, we delve into the divine instructions given to Moses, focusing on the severe consequences of sin. A recurring theme that resonated deeply with me was the call to "be set apart." God wanted His people to eliminate wickedness and embrace holiness to mirror His own purity. 

Today’s reading started with the sin of child sacrifice to Molech, a deed punishable by stoning. Imagining oneself among the crowd witnessing such a punishment evokes a profound sense of the tragedy of sin and its consequences. This ancient justice system prescribed death for idolatry, blasphemy, murder, and adultery.

To cut off such evil was crucial. The Israelites stood on the brink of entering new lands, and God was laying the groundwork for their future. God's warnings against evil practices are coupled with promises of a land "flowing with milk and honey." Leviticus chapters 21 and 22 further detail the sanctity required of priests and the standards for offerings, highlighting the overarching theme of purity and dedication in service to the divine.

The concept of being "set apart,” illustrated God's desire for His people and priests to reflect His holiness. This principle of separation, however, extends beyond the ancient texts to resonate within our own lives.

The concept of holiness, emphasized in Exodus with the high priest's turban inscribed with "Holiness to the Lord," reminds us of God's unchanging nature and the call for His people to be holy in their actions. The insistence on separation is not merely for distinction but for cultivating a community that mirrors God’s presence among them.

We walk away from today’s reading with this: consequences serve a purpose. They remind us of the impact of our actions, not just on ourselves but on those around us. Consequences also help us understand our sins better so we may seek holiness in our lives. These lessons remind us to consider the weight of our choices and to reflect the holiness of God in our lives.

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