I take note that all previous comments are from those that at some point in their lives Leviticus was a required reading assignment. But yes some of the rest of us have read the book just to see if we could understand anything. Mike McM
I had a class in school on Leviticus. The prof said, "Divide up in two groups, I only want to see you 1/2 the time. I have to be here every class, but you don't." Great way to start understanding a key book in the Old Testament, huh? It has clouded my thoughts on the book since. I do like it, but it is hard to read, and not much for a Christian to use in their daily lives....except this- I'M SO GRATEFUL I DON'T HAVE TO DO ALL OF THIS! THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR PAYING THE PRICE SO WE DON'T HAVE TO LIVE THIS WAY.
You asked for thoughts- here's mine: It's clear, from the bible, that homosexuality is sin. It's a sin that God specifically addresses. It's no different than any other sin. As a pastor I cannot bless sin. God says he is holy, and expects the same from us. I cannot bless or sanction stealing because God is not a thief. I cannot bless or sanction lying because God is not a liar. Sin and God's holiness are the issues here, the sin and our "rights" are not. Whatever the sin what does God say about it? Let's do that!
8 comments:
My question for the day: What the heck are you doing reading in Leviticus? Please tell me you're on some sort of structured reading plan, Mikey! ;)
yes, it's part of my reading plan and to be honest I can't wait to finish Leviticus! But don't tell anyone...
I just love reading Leviticus. Oh wait...
It's definitely the driest of the Fab Five.
Mike, have you ever read "The Trivialization of God"?
You woudl like it.
I take note that all previous comments are from those that at some point in their lives Leviticus was a required reading assignment. But yes some of the rest of us have read the book just to see if we could understand anything. Mike McM
Haha. I read it before it was required. But I must say it's much more difficult when someone says you have to read it for a grade.
I have not read it since seminary, I'm ashamed to say.
I had a class in school on Leviticus. The prof said, "Divide up in two groups, I only want to see you 1/2 the time. I have to be here every class, but you don't." Great way to start understanding a key book in the Old Testament, huh? It has clouded my thoughts on the book since. I do like it, but it is hard to read, and not much for a Christian to use in their daily lives....except this- I'M SO GRATEFUL I DON'T HAVE TO DO ALL OF THIS! THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR PAYING THE PRICE SO WE DON'T HAVE TO LIVE THIS WAY.
Speaking of Leviticus, what about the recent aricle "Episcopalians: Bishops can bless same-sex unions"
Any thoughts?
frank
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_rel_episcopalians_gays
Frank,
You asked for thoughts- here's mine: It's clear, from the bible, that homosexuality is sin. It's a sin that God specifically addresses. It's no different than any other sin. As a pastor I cannot bless sin. God says he is holy, and expects the same from us. I cannot bless or sanction stealing because God is not a thief. I cannot bless or sanction lying because God is not a liar. Sin and God's holiness are the issues here, the sin and our "rights" are not. Whatever the sin what does God say about it? Let's do that!
Post a Comment