Leviticus 16-18, Psalm 35
Leviticus 18:1-3 (NLT)
“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. I am the Lord your God. So do not act like the people in Egypt, where you used to live, or like the people of Canaan, where I am taking you. You must not imitate their way of life.’”
Leviticus 18:1–3 records the Lord instructing Moses that the people of Israel were to live as a distinct and set-apart people. They were called to adopt a new identity as Father-God’s covenant people and to leave behind the influences of Egypt. The Promised Land was inhabited by nations with different religious practices, and the Lord warned Israel not to adopt their ways. Their conduct and way of life were meant to reflect their covenant relationship with Him.
These verses remind me that as a believer in Jesus Christ, my life should reflect the Lord’s character and nature rather than the desires of the flesh. Much of contemporary culture mirrors the Old Testament world in its rejection of the Lord’s instruction. Media and entertainment often promote instant gratification as the highest good, even when it harms others. Yet Father-God teaches that the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. When we follow the patterns encouraged by popular culture, our behavior can easily lead to broken relationships and destructive outcomes.
I’ve learned that when I follow the laws and principles the Lord laid out in Scripture, my life simply works better. I experience peace within myself and in my relationships with others. I am able to pursue the dreams I have for my life with clarity and purpose, guided by the Holy Spirit. Living according to the Lord’s ways doesn’t restrict my life—it brings order, peace, and direction.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose ways lead to a life of peace and blessing—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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