Lev 22:15 | MHM | STEP | vv. 15–16 : The priests must not allow others to eat the holy things, or else they would help others to sin or bear guilt themselves. The priests must guard the offerings carefully so that no one brings guilt upon themselves by eating what is holy without permission (Leviticus 22:15,16 ). General teaching : These rules could be set aside in emergencies, as when David and his men ate the holy bread out of need (1 Samuel 21:6; Matthew 12:3,4,7 ). Jesus taught that mercy is more important than rituals. These rules also teach Christian leaders to watch carefully who they allow to share in the sacred things, because holy things are for holy people (Matthew 7:6 ).

‏ Leviticus 22:15

vv. 15–16: The priests must not allow others to eat the holy things, or else they would help others to sin or bear guilt themselves. The priests must guard the offerings carefully so that no one brings guilt upon themselves by eating what is holy without permission (Leviticus 22:15,16 ^a).

General teaching: These rules could be set aside in emergencies, as when David and his men ate the holy bread out of need (1 Samuel 21:6; Matthew 12:3,4,7 ^b). Jesus taught that mercy is more important than rituals. These rules also teach Christian leaders to watch carefully who they allow to share in the sacred things, because holy things are for holy people (Matthew 7:6 ^c).