This regulation might seem strange at first, but there was wisdom in it. The disease's outward appearance showed the body was still strong. Let's look at how this rule speaks to us today. We're all like lepers, and the leper's law applies to us too. When someone realizes they're completely lost and ruined, covered with the defilement of sin, that's when grace comes in. When we reject our self-righteousness and admit our guilt before God, we're made clean by Jesus' blood and God's grace.

Hidden and unconfessed sin is like leprosy. But when sin is recognized and confessed, it loses its power, and God looks on us with mercy. Self-righteousness is deadly, but contrition is hopeful. We must admit that we're "nothing else but sin" for a confession to be complete. When the Holy Spirit convicts us, acknowledging our sin comes naturally.

This scripture offers comfort to those burdened by their sin. Mourning and confessing sin will never keep anyone from Jesus. Whoever comes to Him won't be cast out. Whether a thief, someone unchaste, fierce like Saul, cruel like Manasseh, or rebellious like the prodigal, Jesus' great love welcomes those who trust in Him. So come to Him, weary sinner. Come with your needs and guilt, just as you are, no matter how filthy.