How can we apply the principles of purity from Leviticus 6:30 today? Leviticus 6:30 at a glance “But any sin offering whose blood is brought into the Tent of Meeting to make atonement in the Holy Place must not be eaten; it must be burned.” — Leviticus 6:30 principles of purity drawn from the verse • Separation of the holy from the common • Total consecration of what is offered to God • Recognition that sin is serious and costly • Protection of worshipers from casual familiarity with the sacred how the principle carries into the new covenant • Christ is the once-for-all sin offering (Hebrews 10:10) • His blood, carried into the true sanctuary, sets the benchmark for purity (Hebrews 9:24) • Believers, now God’s temple, are called to the same holy distinction (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) lived-out purity in everyday life Guard the heart and mind - Choose media, music, and conversations that align with Philippians 4:8 - Reject influences that dull reverence for God Honor God with the body - Flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18) - Treat food, drink, and habits as belonging to the Lord (Romans 12:1) Maintain clean speech - Let words be seasoned with grace (Ephesians 4:29) - Refuse gossip or profanity that profanes what is holy Steward relationships - Pursue friendships that stir up love and good works (Hebrews 10:24) - Set boundaries where others invite compromise Serve with reverence - Approach worship, communion, and ministry with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:3-4) - Offer excellence, not leftovers, to the Lord corporate application for churches • Teach clear distinctions between holy and profane in preaching and practice • Handle ordinances (baptism, Lord’s Supper) with sobriety and joy • Maintain accountability and church discipline to protect the purity of the body dependence on christ for ongoing purity “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” — 1 John 1:7 • Daily confession keeps communion with God open (1 John 1:9) • The Spirit empowers believers to perfect holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1) |
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