Question 6: God’s Nature and Our Lives
02.08.25-02.14.25|Enemies of the Soul Series
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Read: Leviticus 11:44-45
Listen: Leviticus 11
Question: How should our understanding of God’s nature affect our daily lives?
Answer: Knowing God’s holiness and love should lead us to worship him, trust his goodness and strive to reflect his character.
Be holy because I am holy. Leviticus 11:45
This direct command from God reveals the profound connection between who God is and how his people should live. Given to Israel during their formation as a nation, this simple yet powerful statement links God’s nature with his people’s purpose. As God sets himself apart from all evil and sin, he called Israel to do the same—not merely to follow rules but to understand that their holy God wanted to develop his character in them. This command came as God established his relationship with Israel, teaching them how to live as his distinct people amid pagan nations. Their holy conduct would demonstrate to surrounding peoples the transforming relationship they had with the one true God.
Understanding God’s nature transforms every aspect of our lives. When we grasp that the holy God of the universe wants us to reflect his character, it changes how we approach choices, relationships and priorities. His holiness becomes our standard, while his love provides the power to pursue that standard. This isn’t about willing ourselves into perfect behavior. It’s about allowing God, through his Holy Spirit, to increasingly shape our hearts, desires and actions. As we grow in our understanding of who God is, we desire to reflect his goodness, love and holiness in our daily lives. This understanding should lead us to worship him more deeply, trust his guidance more fully and love others more sacrificially—just as he loves us.
TODAY: Consider one area of your life where you can grow to reflect God’s character. Ask him to help you see situations through the lens of his holiness and love. Ask for help to demonstrate his character to others today, whether through patience, forgiveness or sacrificial love.
