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We first find the mitzvah (command) to observe this day of atonement in Vayikra \/ Leviticus 16:1-34<\/strong><\/em> We first find the mitzvah (command) to observe this day of atonement in Vayikra \/ Leviticus 16:1-34
\nfollowing the story of the death of Aharon’s sons Nadav and Avihu in Parashat Shmini<\/strong><\/em>
\n(see Vayikra \/ Leviticus 10<\/strong><\/em>) and the errant manner in which they performed their duties that
\nled to their deaths. These scriptures emphasize that there is only one way in which God could be approached.
\nAny deviation from the pattern that God is showing Moshe would not be acceptable. The emphasis here is on the manner in
\nwhich one approaches God and specifically that one must have a humble heart when approaching the Lord in worship and prayer.
\nWhen you go before the Lord in worship and prayer, have you ever taken a moment to make your heart right prior to standing before
\nHim? The preparation of our hearts prior to approaching the Lord was the sin Nadav and Avihu committed and were put to
\ndeath. Yeshua also uses very strong words which demonstrate the importance of a heart that is prepared for the Lord verses a
\nheart that is far away (Matthew 15:1-14<\/strong><\/em>). Nadav and Avihu did not sanctify their hearts when they
\nwent before the Lord, based upon the context of Vayikra \/ Leviticus 10<\/em><\/strong> they may have been drinking wine prior
\nto entering into offer fire before the Lord. Do you see how important this is for us today? If you do not properly
\nprepare your heart before coming before the Lord in worship and prayer it is very possible that you will fail to sanctify the Lord.
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