Leviticus 10

We see in Leviticus 10 the importance of doing what God says to do. In the first part of this chapter we see two of Aaron’s sons took it upon themselves to offer incense to the Lord. They did not follow the instructions that were given concerning offering incense. The immediate result was that they were killed instantly by fire from God.

The bodies were removed from the tent and Aaron and his remaining sons were instructed to not grieve the death of these two sons. The Israelites were allowed to grieve but Aaron and his sons were not.

We see in verse 8 and following we see the first instructions to priests being the teachers of God’s word. Aaron and his sons were to teach the Israelites concerning all the laws that God had given. We also see here that no wine or liquor were to be drank when they went into the tent of meeting.

The chapter closes with Moses being upset with Aaron for not offering a goat for the sin offering. Moses found out it was burned instead of eating it in the holy place. Moses questions Aaron and his sons and Aaron responds to Moses with, “If I had eaten the offering for sin today, would the LORD have approved?” Aaron was essentially telling Moses that I am taking responsibility for what my sons did earlier today and since the sin offering was already offered for the day I am not clear to eat of this other offering. God would disapprove.

The Application

This chapter shows the importance of following God’s direction. We may not die immediately as Aaron’s sons did but we do die spiritually. As men we need to also need to consider Aaron’s example and take responsibility for what takes place in our household.

I was watching Dr. Phil (insert laugh track here) the other day where he was speaking to the family of a 14 year old young lady (use the term loosely) who refused to wear anything that was not sexy and somewhat revealing. As I read this chapter I cannot help but compare this father to Aaron. The father on Dr. Phil blamed everyone but himself. Aaron’s sons were grown and yet he took responsibility for their actions.

Men we will be held accountable for what happens in our home. Each individual will be held accountable also but you have the responsibility.