The laws concerning leprosy are convoluted and confusing, but probably made perfect sense to a society that experienced leprosy firsthand. White flesh, yellow flesh, red spots, white hair, yellow hair, burns, getting rid of infested clothing, breaking and disposing of infected pots or the wall of your house…Wow!
The bottom line to me in all of this was that disease, especially disease that could cost someone his or her life, must be detected, avoided, and destroyed at all costs. You did not want it to infect your family, friends, or neighbors. Hmmm…kind of sounds like sin. Detect it in your surroundings, avoid it like the plague, and destroy it with prayer, the word, and faith. God will be glorified and you will live!
Devoted To You 