The Lord wants to have a relationship with us. Only through connection to our Atonement, as Lev 1:4 states, “He shall lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, that it may be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf.” NASU This is found only in the precious blood of Yeshua. Avivah Zornberg wrote in her book “The Hidden Order of Intimacy: reflections on the Book of Leviticus,” “ Such a scenario ultimately blurs the difference between the Lover and beloved. One is both inside and outside, subject and object; the decorums of the social word are transcended.” (pg. 8, New York:Schocken Books, 2022)
All people must give of their best to the Lord regardless of their finances. Our love is sweet to the Lord. He wants our heart. King David wrote in Ps 51:17, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” NASU
The expression of intimacy with the Lord is a set apart life. Our souls can not consume pork. Avivah Zornberg wrote latter in her book “The Hidden Order of Intimacy: reflections on the Book of Leviticus,” “Although this purification of their spiritual being involves the body, these laws governing impure food and sexual practices are primarily intended to treat the soul.” (pg. 164 New York:Schocken Books, 2022) We consume and what we do in the bedroom is an expression of our faith.
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