Numbers 5:1-31 – Purity & Marriage

Read Numbers 5:1-31

Just the title of this reflection may conjure up thoughts and opinions, especially when we think of these terms as related. God was certainly interested in purity, wanting his people to be cleansed of their sin, living lives that were set apart from the lives of those who were far from God. Being “pure” seemed to make you more “holy” in God’s eyes.

There are some occasions for displaying purity involving the interaction with others. From touching a dead person and being defiled to being jealous and needing to expose your spouse, these words from God are quite intense. Continue reading “Numbers 5:1-31 – Purity & Marriage”

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – Sexual Sin

Read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

There are many layers to the complexity of sexual sin. It’s not just a sin against another human being. It’s a sin against our own bodies. These are the very same bodies known to be temples for the Holy Spirit. In God’s eyes, we are showing disrespect for him by tarnishing his holy place. Had you ever thought of sexual sin like that?

God gives us the freedom to choose what we do in our life, but Paul cautions that “not everything is good for you.” God knows what is best for us, and his desires for us should matter. We may not always agree or understand fully why God wants us to act in certain ways. I, for one, want to do my best to trust God and his plan for my life.

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