DAILY MANNA MONDAY 2ND MARCH, 2020 – PENALTY FOR IMPURITY

DAILY MANNA

MONDAY 2ND MARCH, 2020

  PENALTY FOR IMPURITY

TEXT:NUMBERS 19:11-22

KEY VERSE:”But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean” (NUMBERS 19:20).

 Our contemporary world is enmeshed in damning acts of impurity and debauchery. Because iniquity abounds, the heart of most men are determined to practice evil. Those who once abhorred sin like a plague ironically have become active participants because of wrong perception that doing good in the midst of evil is foolishness. Yet, God will judge all unrighteousness.

 His desire for all men in every generation is that we should be holy. He created man in His holy image. Even after the Fall, He made the plan of salvation so that man could regain his original nature and true holiness. This is because God Himself is holy and wants to have fellowship with man.

 Our text reveals the possibility of being defiled as a result of touching the dead body of a man and the necessary purification rites. However, if the defiled remained in his uncleanness, he shall be cut off from among the congregation.

 Under the New Testament dispensation, Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb of God, has made atonement for sins of the whole world. "Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely". The Lord has promised to forgive every penitent sinner.

 What happens to hardened sinners and backsliders who continue in their evil ways? " There remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries". God loves all men and is willing to forgive all sinners and backsliders who penitently seek Him. Take advantage of His mercy today and make your ways right with Him.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Rejecting God’s counsel causes eternal shame.

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