Leviticus 5-8: Sin is Sin

Unintentional sins carry the same consequence as intentional sins as far as God is concerned.  That includes not speaking up when a person has witnessed a wrong, unknowingly touching something unclean, or taking a thoughtless oath. Pretty innocuous sins by today's standards, but not in God's sight. “If a person sins and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, even though he does not know it, he is guilty and will be held responsible. He is to bring to the priest as a guilt offering a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value. In this way the priest will make atonement for him for the wrong he has committed unintentionally, and he will be forgiven. It is a guilt offering; he has been guilty of wrongdoing against the LORD.” - Lev 5:17-18 NIV  God's universe does not allow for exceptions.  There can be no pleas of insanity or self defense.  All sin is wrongdoing against the Lord and as such all sin requires a sacrifice. 

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