PURITY IN THE CAMP
Today's reading: Numbers 5-8

The heading given for Numbers 5-8 in my Bible is, 'Purity In The Camp'.

This portion of Scripture goes on to list some rules and regulations God set forth to keep order, peace, safety and health among His children as He led them along towards the Promised Land.

These rules were necessary.

They were given to promote health and happiness.

They were rules provided to keep obstacles from getting between Himself and them.

They were governing rules, but they were also rules of the heart. Issues that would divide obedient from disobedient. Followers from spectators. The godly from the ungodly.

Heart rules.

Rules needed to insure a church is a church and not just a public gathering place.

Rules that distinguish a Christian home from a non-Christian home.

Rules that when followed set one apart as a Christ follower.

Rules, that when followed, show God our commitment to Him is more than lip service.