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 I was recently listening to a Christian radio broadcast while driving, the name of which broadcast I don't remember. One of the host of the show seemed very passionate in her beliefs that the church should not feel the need to isolate themselves , but should continue fellowship during the Corona outbreak. She was so passionate about her beliefs, that it almost seemed at times she was almost implying people had a lack of faith if they weren't still attending church services each week. I have also heard of pastors telling their congregations to continue meetings at churches and even having to be shutdown , some of those pastors and congregants even becoming ill along with their leaders.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT QUARANTINE/ISOLATION DURING AN OUTBREAK? - Leviticus 13:21 But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white hairs therein, and if it be not lower than the skin, but be somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days: I know some will say the scripture in Leviticus is speaking of Leprosy, but that scripture and a little common sense can be used with any virus or disease which can be spread to others in a community, congregation, or assembly. After the infected person had been shut in, or isolated for a number of days, they were to afterwards show themselves to the priest to be examined and either pronounced clean or unclean. If the person was still unclean after examination, the isolation would be prolonged until the infection was over and the person was no longer contagious. This what the Israelites were prescribed in the case of the terrible plague of leprosy to prevent further spread. It took real faith in YHWH' word for Israel protect themselves and their families, while caring for their sick. If you really want to practice your faith, make sure your faith is placed where it ought to be. Place your faith in messiah, who is the son of the one true living Elohim, remembering the messiah also himself obeyed the Father and his laws and precepts. Don't have faith in your faith as many Christians do and tempt Yah through foolishness, but have faith in YHWH and his only begotten son, not leaning to your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledging him. Have faith that you , having done all you can do in accordance with his word, he will keep you and see you through this event. In this time of viral outbreaks, please do what The Great Physician has prescribed and stay home if you are infected. |