Leviticus 14-15, Psalm 34
Leviticus 15:31 (NLT)
“This is how you will guard the people of Israel from ceremonial uncleanness. Otherwise they would die, for their impurity would defile my Tabernacle that stands among them.”
Leviticus 15:31 shows the Lord’s directive about the importance of ritual purity in relation to the Tabernacle. One Bible commentary I read explained that in Old Testament times, it was common for surrounding cultures to worship their gods through sexual practices, including the use of temple prostitutes. Father-God wanted His people to remain separate from these forms of worship. The Lord established a clear separation between sexual activity and the worship of Father-God.
Until I read this commentary, I did not realize how widespread these practices were in the ancient world. I had seen references to this kind of worship in movies, but I did not understand how common it actually was. This passage helped me better understand why holiness was required in approaching the Lord. Father-God wanted His people to be distinct—set apart from the surrounding cultures—and to worship Him in purity and reverence.
These verses also remind me that if we want the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, we need to treat our bodies as a temple for Him. When I am living in sin, I notice that I resist listening to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. But when I am attentive to the Holy Spirit each day, my life reflects more of the Lord’s character, and things tend to fall into better order. This verse reminds me that the laws the Lord gave in Scripture are not meant to restrict us, but to draw us closer to Him so that we can reflect His nature more fully.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who helps you reflect His holiness and character—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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