Leviticus 18:26
“You therefore shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the native-born, nor the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you;”
What does Leviticus 18:26 mean?
God is calling everyone in the community, regardless of background or origin, to live by his standards. The phrase "native-born" and "stranger who lives as a foreigner" emphasizes that these weren't rules just for Israelites by birth, but for anyone choosing to be part of God's people and community. It's a reminder that moral boundaries exist not to exclude people, but because God cares about how we treat each other and live together. When we're part of a faith community, we're all held to the same standard of integrity, and that level playing field actually protects everyone.