Ezekiel 43-45

It took about 15 minutes to read this passage. In 44 verse 19 God warns Ezekiel to restrict to priests in regard to where they wear their ministerial clothing. This was neccessary so that they "won't transmit holiness to the people by means of their clothing." I know that I have a hard time with that thought on this side of the cross. But I'm sure Ezekiel and those of Israel who understood the Law could grasp God's point. We forget that the Law was present to teach about the need for grace. Through the Law God provided a means to roll back sins, but people where still seperated from God's presence. I believe this lesson, along with many others, was given to teach us the need for Jesus' sacrifice; which would provide complete access to God for all people of faith.
Stuart