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Observations from today’s readings and today’s S-WOD, Wednesday, 19 February 2025:
Leviticus 6:2 – “If anyone sins and commits a breach of faith against the Lord by deceiving his neighbor….”
Sins against our neighbors are in fact breaches of faith against the Lord.
Leviticus 6:2-6 — “If anyone sins and is unfaithful to the LORD by deceiving his neighbor…. He must make restitution in full… to the owner on the day he presents his guilt offering… to the priest, that is, to the LORD, his guilt offering.”
We have forgiveness of our sins through Jesus, but we maintain a responsibility to make full restitution to those we have offended, even if they are not aware that we have deceived them in some way. This is hard, and Christians often neglect this responsibility, thereby living a lie. Moses relayed to the people that they had to both make restitution and provide a guilt offering to the Lord. Jesus said, “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift (Matt 5:23).” I am reminded of the Prophet Samuel’s farewell speech (1 Sam 12:1-4) when he says, “Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the LORD and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these, I will make it right.” Today is a good day to “strive…” to clear your conscience “before God and man (Acts 24:15-17).” Let no debt remain but the debt of love (Romans 13:8).
“Cross” Fit S-WOD (Spiritual Workout of the Day) – 19 February 2025: Make restitution today with whomever you have failed to do so, regardless of how long it has been.
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