Leviticus 22: Do Not Dare to Offer...

The restrictions given in this chapter are things that would compromise the approach of the Israelites to God. Really, though, they seem so simple and obvious that surely no one would ever need to be told about all of this—much less be tempted to go ahead and do it anyway! But read Malachi 1 and learn that even with the language of Leviticus 22 available to them, Israel actually offered God their “scraps” anyway! Each of the last four verses in this chapter says “I am the Lord.” Think of that before you offer Him anything.