Title Keep it holy
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Title: Keep it sanctified
Text: (Leviticus 22:1~16)
Hymns: 288. make Jesus my savior
Date: November 29, 2011 (Tuesday) 5 am
Venue: Jeonju Yebut Church Small Worship Room
Faith has a ‘law of conservation’. God calls upon His people to preserve the purity of faith, the integrity of worship, and faithfulness of service. The Bible was concerned with ensuring that God's people preserve their identity and fidelity of faith, whether in Egypt, in the desert, or in Canaan.
1. Preserve the Holy Relic
What is offered to God is called 'holy thing'. The Hebrew word for ‘holy thing’, ‘kodesh’, means ‘to set apart’, and it is an expression that refers to the utensils, sacrifices, and people of the sanctuary offered to God. It is the duty of the saints to keep the holy things holy. This is also connected with the third commandment of the ten commandments. What is offered to God must be kept holy. Otherwise, holy things would rather dishonor the name of God. Worshipers should stop and think while carrying the gift. ‘Am I giving my full offering to God as a worshiper that is pleasing to God?’ God tells us not to profane our name in the place of worship.
2. We need introspection
God tells us to separate the things we offer ourselves, which is related to the self-examination of priests and worshipers. Priests must examine themselves for any unclean elements, and when they become aware of it, they must abstain from it. Continuing worship in an unclean state is an act of disregard for God, which leads to judgment. You and I, who came before the throne of God through the merits of the precious blood of Jesus Christ, were exempted from the same severe judgment and punishment as in the Old Testament times. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't worship in vain. As a person exempt from judgment, we must constantly reflect on ourselves and worship with gratitude. Self-examination is necessary to fully present yourself before God. That is why the Apostle Paul exhorted Timothy, a young minister, to “do your best to present yourself to God as approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
3. Keep Worship Holy
The life of faith is to fully know the holy God and to preserve what is pleasing to Him. In order to do the things that please God, we must fix our hearts and our eyes on God. Please turn your heart that has turned to the world to God. And I hope you will live a life of stewardship that is the joy of God.
<Prayer>
1. Know the Holy God fully and preserve what He pleases!
2. Let the rivers of living water overflow from the Yebut pulpit!
3. Heal the weak members of the church and give us strength in body and soul!