Set Apart

Leviticus 18

God brought Israel out of Egypt and want them to be set apart and different from the surrounding nations. They were commanded to not act like the Egyptians or act like those in Canaan. The reason why people should want to is people they are God’s people and he is their God. If they follow them; he shall live by them.

 Chapter 18 is an important chapter for Israel to know that how the following information is not to be copied. They were to follow these rules for not only their protection and cleanliness but also so they can be a good example to the world. We are called to treat each other with not only respect but we should be looked at with purity. It is important for a guy to make sure he respects girls or girls respect the boys. The idea of is not just respect but viewing each other with an attitude of purity. Start now with treating each other with purity.

It says in verse 28 the land will vomit you out if you make it unclean. Here it is being said about the practicing of the abominations that were said in chapter 18. God’s view is that this sexual immorality that happens makes the earth unclean. In order for you not to give in is that you give yourself to the Lord.

Today we may not have specific details but we do live in a day and age that what the Bible says is not important. The world may say this or that is right but what does the Bible say. Romans 12:2 tells us not to be conformed to the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by the testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. The goal is not to be anti-social or live in a cave and never talk to anyone in this world. We are called to be set apart but to be an example to the world in how live. Are you an example? Do you follow the way of the world?