Good afternoon, everyone!
So, in today's reading of Leviticus 11-13, I learned about God's original sanitation policies.
Today, we have a greater knowledge of diseases and illnesses.
But when you read some of the laws of Leviticus, particularly the ones about isolation during sickness, or after childbirth, you have to remember the historical context.
They didn't have the same kinds of medicine that we do today. There was no CDC.
And yes, God is the ultimate Healer.
But He also gives us common sense. And so He put laws into place so the Israelites would know how to prevent the spread of diseases, such as isolation and burning infected clothing and blankets.
Even some of the laws about not eating certain animals were for their protection. Can you imagine eating an animal that is known to carry diseases without having any way to clean that animal properly or how to treat or prevent the disease?
That would be awful.
So, God wasn't oppressing His people, as I used to think. Rules, rules, and more rules!
He was protecting them.
That's what I learned from today's reading. I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Leviticus 14-15.
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