Lev 11:46 | MHM | STEP | v. 46-47 : The chapter concludes with a summary of the laws about clean and unclean animals. These rules were meant to help the Israelites live holy lives and remain separate from their pagan neighbors (Leviticus 11:46-47 ). However, under the gospel, these laws no longer apply. God showed Peter in a vision that all foods are clean (Acts 10:15 ), and Paul taught that “nothing is unclean of itself” (Romans 14:14 ). What truly matters now is the condition of the heart, as Jesus said that what comes out of us is what defiles us, not what we eat (Matthew 15:11 ). Application for Christians: 1. Give thanks to God for the freedom we have through Christ, as we are no longer under the restrictions of the Old Testament dietary laws. Every creature is now considered good and can be received with thanksgiving (1 Timothy 4:3-4 ). 2. Use the liberty Christ has given us wisely. Do not let food or anything else become a temptation or a snare (Proverbs 23:2-3 ). 3. Strive for holiness in every area of life. Even though the ceremonial laws no longer apply, we are still called to live lives that honor God in both our actions and our hearts (1 Corinthians 10:31 ).

‏ Leviticus 11:46

v. 46-47: The chapter concludes with a summary of the laws about clean and unclean animals. These rules were meant to help the Israelites live holy lives and remain separate from their pagan neighbors (Leviticus 11:46-47 ^a). However, under the gospel, these laws no longer apply. God showed Peter in a vision that all foods are clean (Acts 10:15 ^b), and Paul taught that “nothing is unclean of itself” (Romans 14:14 ^c). What truly matters now is the condition of the heart, as Jesus said that what comes out of us is what defiles us, not what we eat (Matthew 15:11 ^d).

Application for Christians:

1. Give thanks to God for the freedom we have through Christ, as we are no longer under the restrictions of the Old Testament dietary laws. Every creature is now considered good and can be received with thanksgiving (1 Timothy 4:3-4 ^e).

2. Use the liberty Christ has given us wisely. Do not let food or anything else become a temptation or a snare (Proverbs 23:2-3 ^f).

3. Strive for holiness in every area of life. Even though the ceremonial laws no longer apply, we are still called to live lives that honor God in both our actions and our hearts (1 Corinthians 10:31 ^g).