In this episode, we explore what it really means to “clean with truth.” Drawing from the book of Numbers, we see that God’s call to purity was never about punishment or perfection—it was about restoration. When truth becomes a tool for control, it distorts God’s intent. But when it’s used to restore what’s out of place, it brings healing, order, and grace. True holiness isn’t about who’s excluded—it’s about creating space for renewal, both in our lives and in our communities.

WEEKLY REFLECTION:

• Where am I using “purity” as a weapon instead of a remedy? (This gets to the heart of the Numbers message: truth is for restoration, not reputation management.)
• What’s one “junk drawer” I need to open this week?
• Who needs to be restored, not removed? (This ties to the Numbers 16–17 hinge and the redemptive theme. It pushes leaders to think like Aaron, to “stand between the living and the dead," and shift from punishment theater to restorative processes.)
  
  

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