Scripture: Leviticus 18
Observation: Chapter 18 is PG-13 rated material at its very best. It is basically a list of sexual activity to avoid. This list is amazing in that there really isn’t anything new under the sun. Every kind of strange way to distance ourselves from God has been practiced – - basically since sin entered the world. God makes it clear in Leviticus 18; His idea of marriage is between one man and one woman.
Application: The legal definition of marriage in our country is, very literally, up for debate. It is also not nbearly as important as God’s definition. The consequences to defiling His idea of marriage goes far beyond losing a tax break or increasing insurance cost. Playing Marriage outside of God’s idea of marriage defiles us – - makes us "unclean" – - it seriously puts into jeopardy our most important relationship.
Prayer: God, thank you for designing us for relationships. Father, I pray for the marriages here at Wallula, in our community and in our country. I lift up those relationships struggling right now. I pray for our leaders and for the elections going on around our country involving this important institution. Father please protect my marriage – - I am so thankful for Cherie and I continue to pray that you would keep her and protect her.
