And the vessel of earth, that he touched which hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water. Leviticus 15:12
In the teaching that God gave to Israel, the preservation of health received careful attention. The people who had come from slavery with the uncleanly and unhealthful habits which it engenders, were subjected to the strictest training in the wilderness before entering Canaan. Health principles were taught and sanitary laws enforced.
Not only in their religious service, but in all the affairs of daily life was observed the distinction between clean and unclean. All who came in contact with contagious or contaminating diseases were isolated from the encampment, and they were not permitted to return without thorough cleansing of both the person and the clothing. In the case of one affected with a contaminating disease, the direction was given:
"Every bed, whereon he lieth,...is unclean: and everything, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean. And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even" (Leviticus 15:4-6). (Ministry of Healing, 277, 278)
Reflection: By learning these lessons concerning our physical health, we may better understand God's moral law concerning our spiritual health. What an awesome God we serve.
In the teaching that God gave to Israel, the preservation of health received careful attention. The people who had come from slavery with the uncleanly and unhealthful habits which it engenders, were subjected to the strictest training in the wilderness before entering Canaan. Health principles were taught and sanitary laws enforced.
Not only in their religious service, but in all the affairs of daily life was observed the distinction between clean and unclean. All who came in contact with contagious or contaminating diseases were isolated from the encampment, and they were not permitted to return without thorough cleansing of both the person and the clothing. In the case of one affected with a contaminating disease, the direction was given:
"Every bed, whereon he lieth,...is unclean: and everything, whereon he sitteth, shall be unclean. And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even" (Leviticus 15:4-6). (Ministry of Healing, 277, 278)
Reflection: By learning these lessons concerning our physical health, we may better understand God's moral law concerning our spiritual health. What an awesome God we serve.
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