Leviticus 4:2
If anyone sins unintentionally in any of
the LORD's commandments about things not to be done
Leviticus 4:35
And the priest shall make atonement for him
for the sin which he has committed, and he shall be forgiven
This chapter is dominated by two major
themes: accident and atonement. People can sin by accident. Either by lack of
knowledge or lack of wisdom. Sometimes a person needs to be taught the rule or
regulation as principle, whereas other times they need help avoiding or
interacting with situations where the rules and regulations are being worked
out in practice. Either way, God does not wink at accidental sin. Sin is not
entirely a matter of attitude as though doing the wrong thing with the right
intention somehow removes the guilt. This would be deflating if it were not for
the second dominant theme of this chapter. God eagerly provides opportunity for
sinners to atone for their sins. Yes, there are many specific details here
about who, how, what and when. But don't miss the point that forgiveness is
being offered by a spotless God, who never makes mistakes, to a sinful people, who
soil themselves by accident.
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