Leviticus 1-4 Offerings

God established a way for men/women to bring offerings to the priests for absolution [formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment] of their sins, whether they were intentional or unintentional. One condition: the offering must be spotless, pure and without any defects. Is our offering the same? Do we offer with pure hearts? 

Now as before, God desires that we acknowledge our sin and seek His cleansing and forgiveness. Then, the people had to come over and over to seek forgiveness and we are to do the same with our sin. We don’t offer goats or sheep or even birds but we do it with our prayers seeking God’s forgiveness. What sin are you holding on to that needs cleansing? The Apostle John wrote these words to remind us of our part in the cleansing process. FIRST acknowledge not deny.  If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. SECONDLY; But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins andcleansing us from all unrighteousness. THIRDLY;  If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us.[1John]

Today stop and consider these truths.