Inflict those punishments

Iago blathered...


For any "Real Christian" out there, still waiting to hear regarding Leviticus 20 and why you are not out there doing anything about the laws laid out by God ? I mean God did lay out what He finds detestable. And since God is unchanging he must still find those things detestable. And since God laid out the punishments rather clearly regarding those acts, he must still want you to inflict those punishments.

Why aren't you lobbying for those punishments to be made mandatory ?


@Iago

I'm certain this has been explained to you before. The instructions to which you refer were given to the descendants of Jacob, the tribe of Israel.

"Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves" Leviticus 11:44 (ESV)

"Consecrate yourselves and be holy," Leviticus 20:7 (ESV)

It is not incumbent upon gentiles, or the New Covenant church to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Mosaic law, which was intended for the Jewish nation.

The church is instructed NOT to abide by the Levitical purity ritual sacrifices, and NOT to adhere to the dietary restrictions.

The Bible also teaches that it is not necessary for New Covenant followers to first convert to Judaism.

There is no need for gentiles to be encumbered by the rules and regulations laid down for a "tribe of illiterate, nomadic sheepherders"

The Mosaic law of the Old Covenant was only a shadow. The reality was revealed in the person of Jesus.

cf. 1 Corinthians 10:23–26, Hebrews 10, Acts 10, Matthew 15

So, that answers your question as to why Christians aren't out calling for adherence to the Mosaic Law and Levitical rituals.

If that's not enough of an answer, it is enough to get you started on your own research.

I trust you find this helpful, and I hope this finds you well.

November 24, 2010 12:18 PM