Did God really say this:
'Do not have sexual relations with your neighbor's wife and defile yourself with her.
Leviticus 18.20
2006-07-07 12:54:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think you read the whole line- it continues on to say ... unless you pay her to keep her mouth shut.
2006-07-07 12:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by go_to_girl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a widely-circulated commentary on Leviticus. It was originally sent to Dr. Laura, the radio advice lady. I didn't write it, although I wish I could claim credit for it.
Jesus usually rates capitalization, too, since He is Lord and it is a proper name.
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Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. ... End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Law and how to follow them:
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. The passage clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/poly). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your adoring fan,
James M. Kauffman, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
University of Virginia
2006-07-07 20:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart King 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible says in both the old and new testament that all scriptures are inspired by God, for teaching and setting things straight, etc,etc
And yes, it's best not to have sexual relations with your neighbor's wife.
2006-07-07 19:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Yes!....The Holy Commandments in the Old Testament Still Applies Today And Forever!.....
2006-07-07 20:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess, you're Messianic. If that is the case I know what you are referring too. I was Messianic for a while and still have close friends who are. I left it basically because God lead me to and I found the biblical basis of the theology faulty.
Anyway, I said all that to say this. If you'd ever like to discuss those things feel free to IM me for a respectful discussion.
2006-07-07 20:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by pax_rock2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I Think He did Because I'm A Christian anything That Is In His word I Believe
2006-07-07 19:59:11 · answer #6 · answered by LaShalya J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ten commandments still apply Jesus talks of them many times in the New Testament... All of the small rules... like stoning people and sacrificing lambs are now irrelevant because Jesus' death covers the multitude of our sins.... we are no longer condemned and don't need to sacrifice because Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice. get it?
2006-07-07 20:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus says he dint come 2 condem the law of moses but 2 fulfill them so is wrong
2006-07-07 20:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by ishaya kuku 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
christians would still obey the morality laws which are in the new testament. Christians obey these laws because of the LOVE of God in the christian and as christians we would want to obey God from a heart of LOVE TOWARD GOD.
2006-07-07 20:00:45 · answer #9 · answered by rbmath2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adultery is defilement. See the ten commandments and learn.
2006-07-07 19:57:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but the old testement do apply
2006-07-07 19:57:45 · answer #11 · answered by KATY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋