How can we apply the principle of sharing in Leviticus 7:10 today? Setting the Scene Leviticus 7:10 states, “And every grain offering, whether mixed with oil or dry, belongs to all the sons of Aaron, to all alike.” The Lord literally ordained that no priest would be left out; the offering was to be shared equally. This snapshot of tabernacle life provides a timeless glimpse of God’s heart for generous, equitable distribution among His people. Principles Emerging • God Himself is the Source and Owner of every gift. • Provision is meant to flow outward, not pool in just a few hands. • Equal access fosters unity among those serving Him. How the Principle Echoes through Scripture • Numbers 18:8–9 — Priests receive portions “as an everlasting share,” reinforcing shared provision. • Acts 2:44–45 — “All the believers were together and had everything in common… they would sell their property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to anyone who had need.” • Galatians 6:10 — “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.” • Hebrews 13:16 — “And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Practical Ways to Live it Out Personal Level • Budget generosity first: treat giving as non-negotiable, just like Israel treated the offerings. • Regularly inventory household items; pass along what you no longer need instead of stockpiling. • Open your table: invite fellow believers or neighbors for meals, mirroring the priests who ate together. Church Family • Create a benevolence fund managed transparently so no member faces need alone. • Promote skill-sharing—mentoring, tutoring, home repairs—so blessings flow beyond finances. • Celebrate testimonies of giving, reinforcing a culture of shared provision. Community Outreach • Support local food banks or shelters as a congregation, demonstrating God’s impartial care. • Partner with schools or clinics in under-resourced areas, distributing supplies “to all alike.” • Offer free services—legal clinics, job coaching, parenting classes—to extend the priestly pattern of equitable care. Guardrails Against Abuse • Stewardship, not waste: 2 Thessalonians 3:10 reminds that able-bodied believers are to work. Sharing never enables idleness. • Transparency: keep finances and resources in the light to prevent favoritism (James 2:1–4). • Cheerful hearts: “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7); coerced giving violates the spirit of Leviticus 7:10. Encouragement to Act The literal command to the sons of Aaron still whispers to every disciple: God provides so that we may pass the provision along. By sharing freely, we mirror His generous character, strengthen the body, and offer the watching world a living picture of the gospel of Christ, “who though He was rich… became poor for your sake, so that you through His poverty might become rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9). |
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