Most people read God's Word or treat God's Word like and aspirin ... it is only necessary to read it if they have a spiritual headache. They believe the Word is only important and necessary to turn to when we are in trouble or in need. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing like the Word of God for when something is hurting you. But, in this section of Leviticus we see a further and more complete need for God's Word. In 18:3 the nation of Israel was instructed to "be different" than the world. That alone is a great principle and thought to dwell on. But, God doesn't just give us a command and leave it there. In 18:5 we see Him tell the nation that all these instructions He is giving them is to show them how and to give them the principles to be different. Most people; most believers, spend little time each day in God's Word. In 18:5 we are told that if we "keep" these commandments we will "live." Not just live differently, but live. God's Word is not an vitamin for daily deficiencies (although it will do that); God's Word is an instruction manual on how to live for God and like God and different from the World. Quit trying to do things the way the World does them. We are to be different based upon God's guidelines and principles:
Leviticus 18:5
So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does them; I am the Lord.
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