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Living Right

I have the privilege of being in contact with many people. I also get to meet many people from different walks of life on a daily basis. Added to this I get to hear a lot of queries regarding the bible. from various quarters. We human beings have not changed. Since the days of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden we are still questioning the authenticity of what God said. Someone said that wisdom begins with doubt, but I beg to differ. What wisdom is there in doubting what God has said? Well that is only if you believe He is God. Reading the bible has strengthened my resolve of the greatness of God, the majesty of His Power, the infiniteness of His wisdom; and the unwavering faithfulness of His covenant.

Those who are following this blog know that we are on a 90 day adventure to read the entire bible from Genesis to Revelation. We are currently in Leviticus where do and don'ts are the norm. One of the greatest issues of Christianity today is holiness. How do we define holy living? Is it by laws or by just grace? Is holiness a thing of the heart or a legal view point to abide by? Can we quantify holiness? As I think about Leviticus am struck by how much God wants us to live right. Living right will open the doors for right living. Now that is holiness I think.

When I think of the standards of the world today I realise that living right is not an easy option. The one consolation I have today is that God is able to help me live right. Leviticus is a challenge to commitment. To keep all the laws required commitment. I have been challenged to check my commitment towards living right for my life to turn out right.

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