I thought I had strong convictions. I learned that many of my beliefs were borrowed from other people and hadn’t been tested, applied, or internalized. I’ve come to recognize the cheaper substitutes to convictions that we often mistake for the real thing. As you consider them, decide whether your own beliefs are truly rooted or just borrowed.
God’s forgiveness is complete, but it doesn’t erase every consequence of sin. Exploring the guilt offering in the Book of Leviticus reveals how God’s grace calls us to confess, repent, and take action to restore what our sins have broken.
Stress at work, problems with kids, and our mental health push us to look for peace in different ways. But the instructions for the Peace Offering in the Book of Leviticus teach us to confess, connect, and celebrate in order to experience lasting peace.
