Last time we saw five expressions of love toward neighbor. The refrain, "I am Yahweh," reminds Israel that God is their judge. If they fail to exhibit holiness in their relations with one another, they will one day stand before God. His character must be the standard for their lives:
1) Holiness requires leaving a portion of your harvest for the poor (v9-10).
2) Holiness also requires us not to steal, either by act of theft, or by word of deceit (v11-12).
3) Holiness also requires us not to defraud or cheat our neighbors in any way (v13-14)
4) Holiness requires that we defend the good name of others (v15-16).
5) All of this comes down to one basic principle: "Do not hate your brother in your heart....but love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh." (v17-18)
God's holiness is not about him being far off and distant. God's holiness is what impels him to draw near – and to create a way for us to draw near to him.
In this week's passage, God sets forth nine more statutes that illuminate holiness for us...
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