Today we are reading from Numbers 18. In this chapter we read about the duties of the Levites and the sons of Aaron. “So the Lord said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house with you shall bear iniquity connected with the sanctuary, and you and your sons with you shall bear iniquity connected with your priesthood. And with you bring your brothers also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and minister to you while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony. They shall keep guard over you and over the whole tent, but shall not come near to the vessels of the sanctuary or to the altar lest they, and you, die. They shall join you and keep guard over the tent of meeting for all the service of the tent, and no outsider shall come near you. And you shall keep guard over the sanctuary and over the altar, that there may never again be wrath on the people of Israel.” Numbers 18:1-5 ESV God gave very specific ministry to the Sons of Aaron and the Levites. There are some interesting limitations imposed on these priests. They will not possess land. The offerings of the people are for their use. They are to guard the tent and the furnishings from anyone coming near them. How have you seen similar limitations imposed on your religious leaders? Do you enjoy certain freedoms that are off limits to them? What would you describe as special benefits accorded to your religious leaders. Pastor Tim
