Leviticus 4:27-28 English Standard Version

27 “If anyone of the common people sins unintentionally in doing any one of the things that by the Lord’s commandments ought not to be done, and realizes his guilt, 28 or the sin which he has committed is made known to him, he shall bring for his offering a goat, a female without blemish, for his sin which he has committed.

These commands are written for the common people, not to uncommon people.

What makes one common and the others special?

Also note that the command addresses his unintentional sin and does not include women.

Why is the man commanded and the women ignored?

Note the female goat is offered for sacrifice.

Why is the female sacrificed and the male free to live?

It is always easier to ask questions than to answer them.

Here is a question to ponder. Does the injustice of it all bother you?

If it does, does that question our ability to trust God? God has a plan and a purpose in all things and when we are bothered by what we deem to be an injustice we want to see justice done. It is a natural reaction to the life we live in the flesh. It is a common emotion.

Luke 11:42 English Standard Version (ESV) “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.”

Those with titles and responsibilities are held to a higher standard by our Lord.

Suddenly it sounds easier to be common and trust that God is just. That goes against how we feel to be loved by God and how that great love makes us feel special. We are not alone in those feelings, it is common amongst all His children.

If we desire the better gifts, remember that they also come with greater responsibilities and higher standards.