Pray the Word with David Platt The Lord Sanctifies Us (Leviticus 20:8)
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Mar 22, 2026 A meditation on Leviticus 20:8 highlighting God’s call to obedience and his sanctifying work. Listens explore how daily trials and loving discipline shape holiness. There is a prayerful focus on becoming more like Jesus and trusting God through purification. The conversation also lifts up praying for others and global gospel reach.
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Obedience Paired With Divine Sanctification
- Leviticus 20:8 pairs God's commands with his identity as the one who sanctifies, linking obedience and divine transformation.
- David Platt emphasizes that hearing statutes isn't enough; God calls his people to actively do them as he purifies them.
Trials As Instruments Of Sanctification
- Sanctification is ongoing: God uses everyday circumstances and trials to draw believers closer to Christ.
- Platt stresses that both past and present hardships serve God's purifying purpose, shaping Christlike character.
Interpret Discipline As Purifying Love
- When you struggle with sin or face consequences, interpret them as God's loving discipline aimed at purification.
- Platt urges believers to view parental-style discipline as corrective teaching that leads to holiness.