Leviticus 18:1-30 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Abominable doings.

This chapter contains laws against abominations practiced by the heathen, together with reasons why they must be avoided by the people of God. Foremost amongst these reasons is—

I. THAT THEY ARE FORBIDDEN BY GOD . This is the highest reason, for:

1 . He is the supreme Arbiter of men ( Leviticus 18:5 , Leviticus 18:6 , Leviticus 18:24 ): "I am the Lord."

2 . He is the covenant Friend of his people ( Leviticus 18:1 , Leviticus 18:4 , Leviticus 18:30 ): "I am the Lord your God."

II. THAT THE HEATHEN HAVE PRACTISED THEM .

1 . They were the doings of the Egyptians ( Leviticus 18:3 ).

2 . They were the doings of the Canaanites.

III. THAT THE MATTER IS VITAL .

1 . God leads his people into temptation.

2 . There is life in the Law to those who can keep it.

3 . Ruin is denounced upon the transgressor.