Take it out of your Bible, if nothing in it applies to modern day Christianity. Or at least put a big disclaimer on all the parts that "don't count" anymore.
2007-08-16 16:58:30 · 21 answers · asked by robert 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thomas Jefferson did that. It's called a 'Jefferson Bible' and it has all the parts he found irrelevant to living in the 'modern days' of the 1700s taken out.
Since he's already started the job, why don't you pick up where he left off? Surely nothing that was irrelevant by 1798 has made a reappearance. You should be able to filter out more stuff that has become superfluous since that time, say about 200 years or so.
2007-08-16 17:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Leviticus is the book where the Law of Righteousness is laid out. These are the working guidelines of moral and ethical practices. Leviticus 19 is where these statutes can be found, and without them, the remainder of the bible is pointless. The Law concerning Jubilee (Lev 25-26) is also most important. By no means is this injunction invalid. Anyone who completes this requirement willingly will be blessed and protected by God. Anyone who does not, will find themselves forced to comply, sooner or later, at some point in their lifetime. This does not apply only to Jews, it applies equally to everyone on Earth. Sabbath time is mandatory, and it accrues. Believe it or not, that's the way it is.
2007-08-18 04:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was revealed in the New Testament.
This is the answer, I hope that you can understand it:
Romans 3
19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
The Law was shown to us so that we may be convinced that we are sinners. Has anyone been able to do it? No, none except Jesus. And He was the only one who could do it.
That is not the only point to the Book of Leviticus, there are many types and shadows of things to come
(Colossians 2:17) . And look at the entire Book of Hebrews. It explains what those things in the Tabernacle were REALLY about.
What I am saying is that the knowledge gained in the Old Testament is applicable, but only for those who really want to know the deep things of God, the hidden things.
2007-08-17 00:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The things were written for our learning and history, although it certainly is not one of my favorite books, it does contain some powerful messages such as
A.) holiness: shows the need for obedience to God.
B.) Sacrifice: the pouring out of blood of an innocent sacrifical animal was a spiritual picture pointing to an illustration of the Christians understanding of the death of Christ
C.) atonement: the description of the great day of atonement in Leviticus 16 was used by early Christians to explain the death of Christ. this too was a spiritual picture pointing to Jesus as our High Priest who entered into the holy of holies once and for all.
2007-08-17 00:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God wanted this book out he would have never put it in to begin with their are somethings that the church world has not put into effect out of the book of Leviticus in this day and time that is still in effect the Government of the church and how to operate that government this is something that the Lord has revealed unto me along time ago.
2007-08-18 11:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by Fisherofmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The health laws in Leviticus are still applicable today.
The ceremonial laws to do with sacrifice and all....were symbolic and pointed forward to Jesus as being the sacrificial Lamb. When He died on the cross...these were the laws that were not necessary to follow any more. However, they are necessary to study because it will help you understand better the sacrifice that God did make in the giving of His Son. Web site is about the health laws which still do apply.
2007-08-17 00:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by bethybug 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The book of Leviticus contains the Laws of Holiness in life and in worship. It points out to love your neighbor as you love yourself.
That is the one commandant Jesus gave us to live by and if we will do that we will remember all the laws our lord gave us. Just because the old testament is old that does not mean we are exempt from its laws.
2007-08-17 00:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by danielditdit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of G-d's laws are laid down in Leviticus. Not that Xtianity cares. In fact, let's just redo the whole Bible to suit them, ESPECIALLY that bit about "no letter of the law shall be changed or done away with."
2007-08-17 00:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rules simply. it's good to examine so you can see the root behind many of the rules, how religion tends to make people forget God's actual intentions, and how much God actually cares.
for example, considering many animals carried diseases or could cause them, they were prohibited for the Israelites. laws were set in place so you remember to uphold things like integrity and fair repayment, and using common sense.
ex: if you dig a ditch and don't mark it and someone's animal falls in, you'd be charged. why doesn't it say a person? one would assume humans would watch where they're going.
2007-08-17 00:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a detailed walk, worship, and service of the redeemed people of God. In this book we have the giving of the laws concerning sacrifices and offerings. Consecration of the priesthood. Establishment of the tabernacle worship. The holiness of God's people in body, soul, and spirit. And the proper means of approach and fellowship with God.
2007-08-17 00:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋