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Why Some priest’s don’t devote themselves to the law of the Lord as they should be
From perspective, we realise that Hezekiah demanded that the people bring a portion of their goods to the priests.
The primary purpose of this demand was not to exploit the people but to enable the priests to devote themselves fully to the law of the Lord.So providing these goods ensured the priests would not have to worry or complain about what they needed to eat or live on. 2 Chronicles 31:4-5[4]He commanded the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion due the priests and Levites, that they might [be free to] give themselves to the Law of the Lord.[5]As soon as the command went abroad, the Israelites gave in abundance the firstfruits of grain, vintage fruit, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.
The priestly ministry requires an immense level of dedication that is greater than one can easily express or imagine.
Many genuine men of God currently struggle to balance their personal lives with the ministries given to them by the Lord.
A major cause of this struggle is that the people responsible for supporting these leaders are failing to fulfill their duties.
Without proper support from their communities, spiritual leaders cannot devote themselves completely to the law of the Lord.
Many men of God are unable to focus fully on their spiritual duties due to the heavy burden of personal and practical demands on their shoulders.
Hezekiah initiated these actions as part of the religious reforms established during his reign.
The encouragement to support the priesthood was a structured effort by Hezekiah to restore proper religious focus.
Adequate physical provisions and directly impact a spiritual leader’s ability to focus on their divine calling.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) According to our insight in view, what is that which Hezekiah called upon people to do?
b) What is that which The people brought to the temple of the Lord?
c) Give an understanding of due as realised upon to context
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus am grateful for the insight of your word in this to give to the house of the Lord in Jesus name Amen