Leviticus 10

Two priests decided to “improve” on or ignore God’s instructions. Alcohol may have been involved (Leviticus 10:8-9). God makes an example of them. The people are allowed to grieve, but the priests aren’t. Their work is too important. God does grant them some leeway though. Even though they were technically disobedient when they didn’t eat the sin offering, it wasn’t out of willful disobedience. It was out of grief.

Thought for the day: Serving the Lord is serious business. If we take our status as a kingdom of priests to heart, then we need to understand that there are certain responsibilities that go along with it. Those responsibilities are even greater for those in a teaching capacity.

1 Peter 2:9 (WEB) “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”

James 3:1 (WEB) “Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgement.”