Our Bodies and Environment are Important to God - Deuteronomy 23
“The Covenant: Clean Camp, Clean Relationships” Deuteronomy 23: 9-25
We are accustomed to thinking of the holiness of God in lofty terms. When we think of our holiness, we most likely think of virtuous living. We think that our holiness is defined by moral purity. But God’s law found in Deuteronomy 23 defines our holiness in part to be hygienic, to be environmental purity! One of the main points of our entire study of Deuteronomy is that God’s law is good for us, addressing every area of our lives. Now it must be said that God’s holiness informs all areas of our lives. God’s holiness is not merely about our spirits or our minds. It is also about our bodies and the environment. God’s holiness informs our basest and most regular bodily functions. Continue reading »
