How to avoid disobeying Leviticus 26:15?
What modern practices help us avoid "abhor My ordinances" as warned in Leviticus 26:15?

Setting the Scene

“if you reject My statutes and despise My ordinances, and if you do not observe all My commandments, and if you break My covenant” (Leviticus 26:15).

The Lord identifies a heart posture—rejecting, despising, breaking—that leads to judgment. He also graciously shows that the opposite posture—receiving, treasuring, obeying—secures blessing (Leviticus 26:3-13).


The Call to Honor God’s Ordinances Today

• God’s ways remain perfect and binding (Matthew 5:17-19).

• Love for Christ is expressed through obedience: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

• The Spirit empowers willing hearts to walk in those commandments (Ezekiel 36:27; Galatians 5:16).


Modern Practices that Keep Our Hearts Soft

1. Consistent, wholehearted Bible intake

• Daily reading plans anchor the mind in truth (Psalm 119:97).

• Scripture memorization stores God’s word where contempt cannot gain a foothold (Psalm 119:11).

• Listening to audio Bibles during commutes fills often-idle moments with His voice (Deuteronomy 6:7).

2. Gospel-rich corporate worship

• Gathering each Lord’s Day keeps believers under sound preaching and mutual exhortation (Hebrews 10:24-25).

• Singing Scripture-saturated hymns realigns affections away from self (Colossians 3:16).

3. Intentional Sabbath rhythms

• Setting aside one day for rest and worship reminds the soul that God—not productivity—is supreme (Exodus 20:8-11).

• Unplugging from digital distractions on that day counters cultural contempt for sacred time.

4. Scripture-governed decision making

• Before major choices, believers search relevant passages, seeking clear directives or principles (Psalm 119:105).

• Journaling how a text guides a decision trains the conscience to cherish, not chafe at, God’s statutes.

5. Life-on-life discipleship

• Older saints model joyful obedience, proving that His commands are not burdensome (1 John 5:3; Titus 2:2-5).

• Accountability pairs keep short accounts with sin, preventing the slow drift toward despising what God says (James 5:16).

6. Regular self-examination and confession

• A weekly review of thoughts, words, and actions under the light of Scripture exposes creeping disregard (Psalm 139:23-24).

• Confession restores fellowship and renews eagerness to submit (1 John 1:9).

7. Practicing generosity and justice

• Tithing and offerings demonstrate trust in God’s ordering of resources (Proverbs 3:9).

• Defending the vulnerable reflects obedience to His compassionate laws (Micah 6:8; James 1:27).

8. Digital discernment

• Filtering entertainment and social media through Philippians 4:8 shields the heart from content that mocks holiness.

• Setting screen-time limits carves out space for prayer and Scripture meditation.


Living Illustrations from Scripture

• Josiah’s rediscovery of the Law sparked national repentance and covenant renewal (2 Kings 22–23).

• Ezra “set his heart to study and to practice the Law of the LORD, and to teach” (Ezra 7:10), displaying the study-obedience-teaching pattern that curbs contempt.


Putting It into Daily Rhythm

Morning: Read a passage, note one command, pray for strength to obey.

Midday: Recite a memorized verse during a break.

Evening: Family or household worship—read, sing, and briefly discuss one truth applied that day.

Weekly: Gather with the church, rest from ordinary work, engage in hospitality.

Monthly: Review budget and schedule through the lens of stewardship and Sabbath.

Seasonally: Fast from non-essential media to reset appetites for holiness.


Encouragement to Persevere

Jesus promises that those who “hear the word of God and keep it” are truly blessed (Luke 11:28). As hearts stay tender through these modern practices, the warning of Leviticus 26:15 turns into a testimony of covenant faithfulness, showcasing the goodness of God’s ordinances in every generation.

How can we ensure we do not 'reject My statutes' in daily life?
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