Title: Ignorance is No Excuse/Topic: Sin

Today’s Reading: Leviticus 4; Leviticus 5; Leviticus 6; Acts 14

Scripture: Leviticus 4:13
13 " 'If the whole Israelite community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD's commands, even though the community is unaware of the matter, they are guilty.

Observation/ Application: God judges us by our actions not our intentions. Even if we are unaware of our sin, we are still held accountable for it and must make atonement and restitution when we become aware of it. It reminds me our own legal system which says that “ignorance of the law is no excuse”. We usually judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their actions. Thankfully, God always provides a way for us to be forgiven and restored to relationship. We need to do the same for others who sin against us, whether intentionally or not.

Prayer: Thank you for your forgiving nature, Lord. May I emulate you in that regard always. Help me to be humble before you, never justifying my sin but acknowledging it and finding grace as a result.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.