[For the my =
children and grandchildren for the new year, here are some "loosely =
translated passages’ from Leviticus]
**LAWS =
CONCERNING HOUSEHOLD PRINCIPLES, FOOD AND DRINK =
&nb=
sp; Of the beasts of the field, and of the fishes of the sea, =
and of all foods that are acceptable in my sight you may eat, but not in =
the living room.
&nb=
sp; Of the hoofed animals, broiled and ground into burgers you may =
eat, but not in the living room.
&nb=
sp; Of the cloven-hoofed animal, plain (or with cheese) you may =
eat, but not in the living room.
&nb=
sp; Of the cereal grains, of the corn and of the wheat and of the =
oats and of all the cereals that are of bright color and unknown =
provenance you may eat, but not in the living =
room.
&nb=
sp; Of the quiescently frozen dessert, and of all frozen =
after-meal treats you may eat, but absolutely not in the living =
room.
&nb=
sp; Of the juices and other beverages, yes even of those in =
sippy-cups you may drink, but not in the living room. Neither may =
you carry such therein. Indeed, when you reach the place where the =
living room carpet begins, of any food or beverage, there you may not =
eat; neither may you drink.
&nb=
sp; But if you are sick and are lying down on the sofa watching =
something, then you may eat in the living room.
**LAWS WHEN AT =
THE TABLE
&nb=
sp; Neither raise up your knees nor place your feet upon the table =
for that is an abomination to me. Yes, even when you have an =
interesting bandage to show, your feet upon the table are an abomination =
and worthy of rebuke.
&nb=
sp; Drink your milk as it is given to you, neither use on it any =
utensils nor fork nor knife nor spoon for that is not what they are =
for. If you will dip your toys in the milk and lick it off, you =
will be sent away. When you have drunk, let the empty cup then remain =
upon the table and do not bite it upon its edge and by your teeth hold =
it to your face in order to make noises in it sounding like a duck, for =
you will be sent away.
&nb=
sp; When you chew your food keep your mouth closed until you have =
swallowed and do not open it to show your brother or your sister what is =
within. I say to you, do not so, even if your brother or your sister has =
done it before you.
&nb=
sp; Eat your food only. Do not eat that which is not food. =
Neither seize the table between your jaws nor use the raiment of the =
table to wipe your lips. I say again to you, do not touch it, but =
leave it as it is.
&nb=
sp; And though your stick of carrot does indeed resemble a marker, =
draw not with it upon the table, even in pretend, for we do not do that, =
that is why.
&nb=
sp; And though the pieces of broccoli are very like small trees, =
do not stand them upright to make a forest because we do not do that, =
that is why.
&nb=
sp; Sit just as I have told you and do not lean to one side or the =
other, nor slide down until you are nearly slid away. Heed me, for =
if you sit like that your hair will go into the syrup, and now behold, =
even as I have said, it has come to pass.
~~
Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] =
www.grif.net
"Jesus =
Knows Me, This I Love!"