Scripture

“Speak to the whole assembly of Israel and say to them: `Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.’ “

Observation

This chapter consists of various laws and commandments. Some of them are about how to bring sacrifices to the Lord. Others talk about personal relationships. Still others talk about living justly in a civil society and how to treat neighbours.

Application

God does not divide our lives into sacred and secular. Every part of our life is meant to be holy and dedicated to the Lord.

This means that I must worship God with integrity, being attentive to the kind of worship that pleases Him.

I must also honour family members and treat other people with respect and consideration.

Over all of these things is love for my neighbour. That means letting go of offence for the sake of the Lord.

Prayer

Forgive me Father for any time when I have separated a part of my life as mine and not yours. Help me to live with love and integrity in all I do. Amen.