Leviticus 19

Call to Holiness (v.1–2)

God instructs Moses to speak to the entire Israelite community.

Holiness is rooted in God's own character.

Respect for Others and God (v.3–8)

Honor your parents.

Keep the Sabbaths.

Avoid idolatry.

Follow proper procedures for peace offerings.

Social Justice and Compassion (v.9–18)

Leave food for the poor and foreigner (gleaning laws).

Do not steal, lie, or deceive.

Treat workers fairly.

Do not curse the deaf or trip the blind.

Judge justly; do not slander or harbor hatred.

Verse 18: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Purity and Distinctiveness (v.19–28)

Avoid mixing different kinds of animals, seeds, and fabrics.

Instructions about sexual conduct.

Prohibitions on occult practices and bodily disfigurement.

Respect for the Elderly and Foreigners (v.29–37)

Do not engage in or promote prostitution.

Show honor to the elderly.

Love the foreigner as yourself (v.34).

Use honest scales and measurements.

Application for Today:
Holiness is practical – It involves how we treat others, conduct business, care for the vulnerable, and worship.

God cares about justice and mercy – The chapter highlights fairness, equity, and compassion.

God's people must be distinct – Not merely by ritual, but by moral and ethical living.

Love is central – The command to “love your neighbor as yourself” is a foundation of Christian ethics (quoted by Jesus in Matthew 22:39).