Holiness: A Study In LeviticusSample

What does it say?

Even unintentional sin leaves one guilty before God, requiring a blood sacrifice. The Law made provision for any economic class to receive forgiveness.

What does it mean?

God held His people responsible for all sin: premeditated, willful, unintentional and careless. The sin offering was made as soon as the person became aware of his offense toward God, restoring broken fellowship immediately. God removed both social and economic barriers, as neither affect one’s standing before Him. First, it didn’t matter whether the offender was a priest, a leader, an individual, or the community as a whole—all were responsible before God for their actions. Next, no one could claim that he could not afford a sin offering. Each person offered the best he had, from a bull down to a tenth of an ephah of flour—even the poorest person had access to God’s forgiveness.

How should I respond?

God’s justice and love are two sides of the same coin. They are measured out equally. He holds us accountable for every careless word or unintentional act that offends His holy nature. On the other hand, God doesn’t judge us based on our social or economic status, nor is His love based on such shallow thinking. He sees straight through all worldly distractions to your heart. God poured His justice out on Christ so that His love could be poured out on you. Have you claimed the blood of Jesus as your Sin Offering? What unintentional sin is hindering your intimacy with God? Ask for His forgiveness now.