Of all the Books of the Bible, Leviticus is the one our minds, most likely, wish to forget (i.e. suppress). Why? Because it deals with the harsh reality of sin. What is more it deals with the pervasive and obscene nature of sin. Let us understand what sin is: a lack of conformity to or a transgression against the law of God (more easily: not doing what God desires us to do or doing what He commands us not to). Folks, that is not a light statement.
Notice something important from Leviticus chapter 6:
“If anyone sins and commits a breach of faith against the Lord by deceiving his neighbor in a matter of deposit or security, or through robbery, or if he has oppressed his neighbor”
(Leviticus 6:2 ESV)
When one transgresses against their neighbor they do not simply do them harm or withhold what is due or good from them, they commit a breach of faith against the Lord. If one reads through verse 7 they will find that restitution need be made to the wronged party and a offering made for atonement with the Lord.
So what does this have to do with us moving forward? First, there is an entire world of unbelieving and unreconciled people who face the just penalty for their sin. They are often otherwise good people who think that because they are not like “those sinners over there” that they are just good enough. Yet, the Word is clear sins, even what we consider minor, that are not atoned for store up God’s wrath for the day of judgement. Is it noble or even reasonable to consistently and flagrantly defy the law of God in the little things and expect to be graded on a curve? Good people need the Gospel the most!
Secondly, for those to whom there is no condemnation we need to clean up our act. We cling to little transgressions and we withhold much that we can do for our neighbors. Maybe this is the best way to see it: God has invested His Kingdom in us and continuing in the little sins or neglecting our duty is a disappointment to our King. Because here is the point: any disobedience or any transgression of God’s law is an affront to Him.
Grace be with you,
Jason
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