Leviticus 26

Leviticus 26:1-46

Leviticus 26:1-464. Idolatry, the Sabbath, and Matters Pertaining to Vows (Leviticus 26:1-46; Leviticus 27:1-34) (a) The Blessings and Cursings of Lev 26:1-46 The truth of this chapter is abundantly corroborated by the history of the Jew and his preservation amid persecution, also by the history of Palestine and its desolation, all of which is a standing witness to the absolute inerrancy and fulfillment of prophecy. The blessings and cursings of this chapter are more particularly national than individual. There is such a thing as national blessing for national obedience, and national curse for national disobedience. History affords abundant proof of the fact that nations that turn from God to idols, and that have desecrated His holy Sabbath, have nationally been led astray. God still rules among the nations. Of course, there is a sense in which the blessings and cursings of this chapter are applicable to men as individuals. Righteousness is always a blessing; whereas sin is always a curse. It is worthy of note that God appeals to both fear and hope as legitimate incentives to a life of righteousness.