Leviticus 6:1-2 The Lord said to Moses: “If anyone sins and is unfaithful to the Lord by deceiving a neighbor about something entrusted to them or left in their care or about something stolen, or if they cheat their neighbor,
These rules were originally laid out so that the Israelites understood what was expected of them–their thoughts, their actions, their behavior and repentance. After spending 400 years in Egypt, they honestly didn’t know.
Leviticus 6:3 or if they find lost property and lie about it, or if they swear falsely about any such sin that people may commit—
But here’s something I have seen first hand: I cannot make you feel guilty about something. I can try, but if it doesn’t bother you, it doesn’t matter what I say, you won’t feel guilty. Yet there will be a reckoning, eventually, our intentions will be examined. Proverbs 21:2 says, “People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.”
Leviticus 6:4 when they sin in any of these ways and realize their guilt, they must return what they have stolen or taken by extortion, or what was entrusted to them, or the lost property they found,
Precious Savior, Thank You for the reminder of Your ways and expectations, and thank You for the reminder that ultimately we will stand before You as You examine our hearts. Help me to do my best to live a life that is pleasing to You. Help me to always remember “…that the greatest of these is love” and to act accordingly. Help me, Jesus. Amen.
Leviticus 6:5 or whatever it was they swore falsely about. They must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value to it and give it all to the owner on the day they present their guilt offering.
Have a blessed day.