Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Leviticus 18

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

This morning, I continued my study of Leviticus using the Christ-Centered Exposition series commentary for this book - continuing chapter sixteen - Law, Grace, and Sexuality - covering Leviticus 18:1-30, looking specifically at the second theme for the chapter - Gods People Separate from the World's Iniquity. Here, the commentary focuses on how, here in Leviticus 18, God's people were about to enter the promised land, but the Canaanites occupied this land, and God judged the sin of the Canaanites, specifically their sexual sin, including incest (v6-18), adultery (v20), child sacrifice (v21), homosexuality (v22), and bestiality (v23).  God sought for the Israelites to be set apart from such sin.  Many will argue that the Old Testament laws on homosexuality no longer apply, as part of how Jesus abolished ceremonial laws.  However, the commentary points out how New Testament scripture also defines homosexuality as sin in Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9, and 1 Timothy 1:10.  The commentary then pivots to how God seeks believers to separate from sin:

1. Separation starts with salvation - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
2. Separation progresses by God's Spirit (sanctification) - 1 Corinthians 6:11
3. Separation culminates in love - Matthew 22:34-40     
   

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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who save me, sanctifies me, and brings about obedience in me, including loving You, and loving others. Thank You Jesus!  Yet I know I am undeserving because of my sin, including how I often fall short in loving You and loving others, and other sins such as worry.  Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me.  Help me grow in my faith.  Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength.  Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo.  Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior.  Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin.  Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others.  Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.