THEN,, if a woman was in her monthly state,she was not to be touched in any way. If a man was to even set down where she had set he was unclean.,is it the same today do you think? Do you think God still sees it this way, or has he changed his mind?
2006-10-02 08:04:11 · 13 answers · asked by littlecwoman 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'd never really thought of that.
I do know that Jesus said He didn't come to destroy (or do away with) the Law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:7). And since it was revealed that Love is the fulfilling of the Law (John 15:12, Romans 13:8 and 10, Galatian 5:14, James 2:8) and since Jesus said it's not what goes into a person that defiles but what comes out of the mouth that defiles a person (Matthew 15:11, 18) (for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks), I have often thought of the irritability and biting people's heads off as the thing that must be more objectionable to God than the physical stuff. And it occurred to me, 'No wonder God exiled women during that time!' It must surely have been His mercy to make provision for this in the law.
2006-10-02 08:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by Carol L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are tons of laws from the Old Testament that we break every day and usually without knowing about them. The only reason for the "LAW" is to show us that we can't keep the LAW.
7What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, "Do not covet."[a] 8But sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from law, sin is dead. (Romans 7)
So, no LAW, no sin.
The law that you mentioned does seem very sexist. Possibly God imposed it upon the Hebrews during their time in the wilderness as a protection against blood born disease. I don't know for sure. However, since modern women have vastly improved hygienic means and practices, these laws do seem rather arcane.
On a spiritual note. Jesus paid the price for any "Uncleanness" that might be encountered in our daily lives. We certainly run into a whole lot of common things that would make us unclean if we were still under the LAW. But, thanks to Jesus we are , spiritually, under grace instead.
2006-10-02 15:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was a blessing for women at the time but, I also think it had something to do with the tearing of the veil in the Temple when Jesus died. The veil was a metaphor for a woman's hymen which when broke spoke of the possibility of life growing within the Holy of Holy place. When blood is issued at the monthly time it is clear there is not life growing within the womb so I am thinking perhaps it is also a way to say there is no Communion with a sinner. Yes I think God still prohibits relations during this time but, I don't think he views women as unclean--it was a way to get a point across.
2006-10-02 15:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of things were under the old Jewish Law that seems weird to us today, especially since we Christians are not under that old Law, just nine of the ten original commandments. (All but the one about the Sabbath keeping). And a few new commandments concerning forgiveness of our enemies, loving everyone, etc.
2006-10-02 15:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think He's changed his mind. I think Jesus came to teach not to be so concerned about being "ceremonally unclean." God still dislikes our actions, He's just given us a way to be forgiven for them through Jesus.
2006-10-02 15:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably be a shock to the majority of the church today if they knew about this little known fact. To be honest, I think that only applies to single or unmarried women.
2006-10-02 15:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The OT scripture is there to show us just how lost we would be without Christ. All these laws are in effect and the Blood of Christ cleanses us from their consequences... Jim
2006-10-02 15:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't change. He is the yesterday, today and forever.
The reason that God made this rule is because of health and cleanliness issues. And it still applies today.
2006-10-02 15:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Levitical law does have some strange rules. I am glad to see you are studying the bible. The purpose of your studies, is it to seek the approval of God?
If it is, ask God the purpose of this law, and he shall answer you.
2006-10-02 15:11:43 · answer #9 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you do not enter the temple in Jerusalem, you are all right.
But there is no longer a temple in Jerusalem.
We are under Grace, not Law.
2006-10-02 15:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋