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(KJV) Leviticus 18:22

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Understanding God’s Enduring Moral Standards: A Reflection on Leviticus 18:22

When studying the Old Testament, a common question arises: Which laws still apply to us today? Many readers point to the complex regulations regarding dietary restrictions, ritual washing, and ceremonial cleanliness found in passages like Leviticus 13–15. In the New Covenant, we recognize that these ceremonial laws served a specific, temporary purpose to set Israel apart and point toward Christ, meaning they are no longer binding in the same way.

However, a careful look at Scripture reveals that God’s moral laws regarding sexual ethics remain unchanging.

The Context of the Law

In Leviticus 18:22, the restriction on same-sex relations is explicitly stated. To understand its permanence, we must look at its context. This prohibition is not grouped with dietary or ceremonial cleanliness laws. Instead, it is firmly situated within a list of absolute moral prohibitions, including:

Incest (Leviticus 18:6)
Adultery (Leviticus 18:20)
Child sacrifice (Leviticus 18:21)
Bestiality (Leviticus 18:23)

While modern society might view different sexual practices with varying degrees of tolerance, Scripture treats these violations of God’s design as part of a single moral framework. Today, very few people would attempt to justify or excuse incest or bestiality; they are universally recognized as wrong. Because the restriction on same-sex relations is embedded directly within this same moral catalog, Scripture indicates it carries the same enduring weight.

A Consistent Biblical Witness

The New Testament confirms that these boundaries were not abandoned with the arrival of the New Covenant. In passages like Romans 1:27, the Apostle Paul reiterates that deviations from God’s original creation design represent a departure from His intentions for human relationships. From Genesis to Revelation, the biblical narrative consistently upholds marriage as a sacred covenant strictly between one man and one woman.

As believers, we are called to align our hearts, minds, and bodies with God’s design, trusting that His boundaries are established for our good and His glory.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You recognizing that You are the Creator of all things, and that Your designs are perfect, holy, and good. Lord, give us the wisdom to discern Your truth in a changing world and the courage to stand firmly upon Your enduring Word.

We ask that You purify our hearts and guide our desires so that our lives and relationships honor You. Where we fall short, grant us Your mercy and grace. Help us to extend Your truth with humility, love, and unwavering faithfulness to Your gospel.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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