September 19, 2024
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Reading along with us in Leviticus and Ephesians? Here’s today’s reading:
Leviticus 19 (NIV)
Various Laws
1 The Lord said to Moses, 2“Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.
3“ ‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your God.……Continue Reading
Leviticus 19
33 ¶ ‘And if a stranger dwells with you in your land, you shall not mistreat him.
34 ‘The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
”‘And if you offer a sacrifice of a peace offering to the Lord, you shall offer it of your own free will.“
Leviticus 19:5 NKJV
This chapter is not only about dos and don’ts, but also about the state of the heart. Leave grain and grapes for the poor, be kind to the stranger, be fair in judgment, etc.
Leviticus 20
Leviticus 19 & 20.
How significant it is that our God, throughout Scripture, encourages us to treat people well, not taking advantage of them, but acting lovingly, justly, generously and kindly to them. We are to be honest and pure and regard God for who He is, giving Him all the honor that He deserves. How wise to recognize that loving God and loving people is a good summarization of the law and is at the backdrop of much of what we find in this chapter.
Leviticus 19