Why We Must Be Holy - WHY JEHOVAH EXPECTS US TO BE HOLY

When God was delivering the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, they were told: "I am Jehovah, who is leading you up out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you, and you must be holy, because I am holy." (Leviticus 11:45)  Holiness was expected of the people of Israel because Jehovah is  holy.  As Jehovah's Witnesses, we too must be holy.  The book of Leviticus leaves no doubt about that.

Our consideration of certain parts of Leviticus has surely been beneficial. Very likely. this study has enhanced your appreciation for this inspired book of the Bible.  Meditating on some of the priceless information found in Leviticus has undoubtedly increased your understanding of reasons why  we must  be holy. However, what other spiritual gems await us in this portion of God's inspired Word?  What else can we learn from it considering the rendering of holy service to Jehovah? We will  consider these matters in the next article.

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