- In this chapter we have divers laws concerning the priests and
sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let
us recollect with gratitude that our great High Priest cannot be
hindered by any thing from the discharge of his office. Let us
also remember, that the Lord requires us to reverence his name,
his truths, his ordinances, and commandments. Let us beware of
hypocrisy, and examine ourselves concerning our sinful
defilements, seeking to be purified from them in the blood of
Christ, and by his sanctifying Spirit. Whoever attempts to
expiate his own sin, or draws near in the pride of
self-righteousness, puts as great an affront on Christ, as he
who comes to the Lord's table from the gratification of sinful
lusts. Nor can the minister who loves the souls of the people,
suffer them to continue in this dangerous delusion. He must call
upon them, not only to repent of their sins, and forsake them;
but to put their whole trust in the atonement of Christ, by
faith in his name, for pardon and acceptance with God; thus only
will the Lord make them holy, as his own people.
aws concerning the priests and sacrifices.