Monday, June 18, 2012

Is there anything more powerful than "Forgiveness?" Leviticus 4-6

Forgiveness may be the most underrated and least worked on value in society.   To know that we are forgiven is the ultimate psychological benefit, not to mention the spiritual connotations.   To hear the words, "You are forgiven" may be higher in value than, "I love you," although the former is simply an expression of the later.  In this section of Leviticus we see the words, "... it shall be forgiven him" repeated after the sinning party offers a sacrifice for sin.   The "forgiveness" doesn't come cheap, however.   In each case there was a blood sacrifice.   An animal died.  Blood was spilt.   Fat was burned.   Left-overs were burnt on wood outside the camp.   Forgiveness has a price above all prices.   The value of forgiveness is seen in the price paid to obtain it.  When Christ offered His life as the ultimate, final and complete sacrifice for sin, the words, "Father forgive them they know not what they do," took on more than words.   We are forgiven.   The pride of our hearts sins continually.  Yet, we are forgiven.  The eyes of the body sin continually.  Yet, through His death, we are forgiven.  The tongue of the mouth sins continually.  Yet, through Christ's death and words we are forgiven.   If you hear the words, "I forgive you," today, rejoice.  They are extreme.  If you can express the words, "I forgive you," you will offer something more value than anything we have.   If you can live today in light of Christ's Words, "I forgive you," you will get the entire meaning of Leviticus.   It is truly a book about forgiveness.  

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