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Issues of the Body

By February 13, 2017No Comments

Read Leviticus 15

Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my tabernacle that is among them. Leviticus 15:31 KJV

Leviticus 15 is concerned with uncleanness due to issues from the body whether normal or the result of disease. The word issue is addressed 24 times and dealt with both the men and women of Israel. Much of this had to do with personal hygiene, but it must be kept in mind these were not just the reasonable suggestions of leaders concerned with people traveling through the wilderness together, these were in fact the holy commands of God who was concerned about the holiness of His people. To disobey these regulations was a serious matter calling for the death of those who violated them. For the people to be in a condition of uncleanness was to defile the Tabernacle and therefore the presence of God which was in the midst of the Camp. Thankfully, today we do not live under such strict regulations, but no area of our lives should be excluded from God’s concern for our holiness.

Lord, I am grateful your concern for my holiness reaches beyond my spiritual life to include my physical life as well. Help me keep that in mind when I make decisions with regard to physical health and personal hygiene.