On the contrary, in the 4th and 5th chapters of that unduly neglected book, Leviticus, and in Numbers 15, I find Israel distinctly taught that there were sins of ignorance which rendered people unclean, and needed atonement. (Leviticus 4:1-35; 5:14-19; Numbers 15:25-29). And I find our Lord expressly teaching that “the servant who knew not his master’s will and did it not,” was not excused on account of his ignorance, but was “beaten” or punished. (Luke 12:48).
