Today’s devotion comes from Leviticus 5:1-13. Here is a link to this Scripture – https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+5&version=NASB1995
I quote only the following verses.
“‘Now if a person sins after he hears a public adjuration to testify when he is a witness, whether he has seen or otherwise known, if he does not tell it, then he will bear his guilt. Or if a person touches any unclean thing, whether a carcass of an unclean beast or the carcass of unclean cattle or a carcass of unclean swarming things, though it is hidden from him and he is unclean, then he will be guilty. … Or if a person swears thoughtlessly with his lips to do evil or to do good, in whatever matter a man may speak thoughtlessly with an oath, and it is hidden from him, and then he comes to know it, he will be guilty in one of these. So it shall be when he becomes guilty in one of these, that he shall confess that in which he has sinned. He shall also bring his guilt offering to the LORD for his sin which he has committed, a female from the flock, a lamb or a goat as a sin offering. So the priest shall make atonement on his behalf for his sin.
‘But if he cannot afford a lamb, then he shall bring to the LORD his guilt offering for that in which he has sinned, two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering. …
‘But if his means are insufficient for two turtledoves or two young pigeons, then for his offering for that which he has sinned, he shall bring the tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall not put oil on it or place incense on it, for it is a sin offering. … So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin which he has committed from one of these, and it will be forgiven him; then the rest shall become the priest’s, like the grain offering.’” Leviticus 5:1-2 and 4-7 and 11 and 13.
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Today’s devotion includes three topics. First, it includes the two sins which I will summarize as being a false witness and touching what is unclean. Second, it includes the command to “confess that in which he has sinned”. Third, it includes God’s provisions of less expensive offerings which show God’s concern for the poor in that He provided the means by which the poor too can be forgiven. I have highlighted words to help focus on these topics.
Regarding being a false witness, here are Scriptures on how God views it.
It is one of the Ten Commandments. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Exodus 20:16.
It is one of the six things which the LORD hates; it is “an abomination” to Him:
“16 There are six things which the LORD hates,
Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,
And hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A false witness who utters lies,
And one who spreads strife among brothers.” Proverbs 6:16-19.
Regarding touching what is unclean, no one who is unclean will be allowed into heaven, and for those who do not touch what is unclean there are also promises.
“and nothing unclean, and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” Revelation 21:27.
“17 “Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE,” says the Lord.
“AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN;
And I will welcome you.
18 “And I will be a father to you,
And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,”
Says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:17-18.
Regarding the command to “confess that in which he has sinned”, there is a promise of forgiveness and cleansing.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9.
Regarding God’s provisions of less expensive offerings which show God’s concern for the poor in that He provided the means by which the poor too can be forgiven, there is God’s “Irresistible Grace” to “Come.”
“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.” Revelation 22:17.
“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters;
And you who have no money come, buy and eat.
Come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without cost.
2 “Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
And delight yourself in abundance.
3 “Incline your ear and come to Me.
Listen, that you may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies shown to David.” Isaiah 55:1-3.
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