The first 21 verses of chapter 15 details the offerings that are to accompany the animal sacrifices made to the LORD. In verses 13-16 God explains that this practice is the same for every member of Israel and anyone outside of Israel who seeks the God of Israel. This is a shadow of the way in which the church is to interact with the culture surrounding it. Israel was not to adopt the practices of the heathen people they encountered, and the church is to follow the same practice. But if someone sought to follow God under the Law then they were to act in accordance with the Law. I know that there have been times when I allowed my cultural preferences to dictate right and wrong my belief structure. That is exactly what this passage encourages us to avoid. I need to keep my focus on God’s work, on God’s standard, and on God’s word. Any deviation from that will not be acceptable in the eyes of my Lord and Savior.
It took me about 16 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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