Finding the Messiah in Leviticus. December 15
Leviticus 21:1-15
A special standard of holiness was expected of priests, with an even more stringent code of conduct for the high priest.
“We periodically encounter scandals where some “political leader, public official, teacher, evangelist, banker or other public figure has failed to live up to standards expected of them. When 'ordinary' people breach some of the same standards there is comparatively little excitement, perhaps none at all. Those who have been appointed to serve should honor their responsibilities by exemplary care over their behavior. People expect more of them, and so does God. People in public office or who have key responsibilities cannot afford to give way to emotion, descend to the common level, and do what they wish just because others do.
When you are called to belong to God's kingdom of priests and to serve him in any capacity under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, more is expected of you. Everything you do and every decision you make has the potential to reflect on him. Bad decisions defile our children and heritage. They can limit our effectiveness as ministers of the gospel and potentially damage the faith of others. If you are one of the moral guardians, even by association, then your conduct must be moral.”
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:4,5
Take 5 minutes and think of all the morality Christ and Christmas has added to the world? Adoption, charity, etc.
Excerpt From: John Turner. “Lessons from Leviticus.” iBooks.
Leviticus 21:1-15
A special standard of holiness was expected of priests, with an even more stringent code of conduct for the high priest.
“We periodically encounter scandals where some “political leader, public official, teacher, evangelist, banker or other public figure has failed to live up to standards expected of them. When 'ordinary' people breach some of the same standards there is comparatively little excitement, perhaps none at all. Those who have been appointed to serve should honor their responsibilities by exemplary care over their behavior. People expect more of them, and so does God. People in public office or who have key responsibilities cannot afford to give way to emotion, descend to the common level, and do what they wish just because others do.
When you are called to belong to God's kingdom of priests and to serve him in any capacity under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, more is expected of you. Everything you do and every decision you make has the potential to reflect on him. Bad decisions defile our children and heritage. They can limit our effectiveness as ministers of the gospel and potentially damage the faith of others. If you are one of the moral guardians, even by association, then your conduct must be moral.”
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:4,5
Take 5 minutes and think of all the morality Christ and Christmas has added to the world? Adoption, charity, etc.
Excerpt From: John Turner. “Lessons from Leviticus.” iBooks.
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