Day 64 Bible Reading: Numbers 4-5, Mark 12:13-37, Psalm 48 and Proverb 10:26 
Do you or someone you know show forth the following symptoms: excessive questioning of a spouse’s behaviour, unusual insecurity, easily irritable, and accusations of inappropriate behaviour? According to Dr. David B. Hawkins, the symptoms you have noticed are some of the signs of unhealthy jealousy. The Old Testament reveals a law that would be enacted by the temple priest to deal with cases of spousal jealousy. It would seem very cruel and an unusual punishment by today’s standards, but we see the value God places on marital fidelity. When a woman places herself under the authority of her husband, then a divine union occurs - something not to be taken lightly or half-heartedly. Curses and favour are from God Almighty. Today, we have the power of God’s Holy Spirit to deliver us from evil.
"This is the law in cases of jealousy, when a wife, though under her husband's authority, goes astray and defiles herself, or when the spirit of jealousy comes over a man and he is jealous of his wife. Then he shall set the woman before the Lord, and the priest shall carry out for her all this law. The man shall be free from iniquity, but the woman shall bear her iniquity." – Numbers 5:29-31 (English Standard Version)
"Father, I am humbled and thankful for Your Truth and Holiness. Your Ways are far above my understanding, yet, You allow us to know them. Help me and deliver me from any form of jealousy that would cause a separation from You. Amen."
