All creatures that swarm upon the earth are detestable; they shall not be eaten. Whatever moves on its belly, and whatever moves on all fours, or whatever has many feet, all the creatures that swarm upon the earth, you shall not eat; for they are detestable. You shall not make yourselves detestable with any creature that swarms; you shall not defile yourselves with them, and so become unclean. For I am the LORD your God; sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming creature that moves on the earth. For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt, to be your God; you shall be holy, for I am holy.

Leviticus 11:41-45

We are different from animals. God has distinguished us from all nations on earth and we are His possessions. We are special to God. We are to praise Him because He called us out of the darkness and brought us into the light. We can use Leviticus to remind us of our importance to God.

Study the Bible to be wise;

Believe it to be safe; Practice it to be holy.

Our Daily Bread - February 12, 2005