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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Mar 22, 2004 18:15:58 GMT -8
Many think sin is doing what your congregation/church, or Rabbi/Pastor says is wrong. Or, one may think sin is whatever they feel the Holy Spirit telling them is sin. Some would say that sin is not being in the will of our Heavenly Father. This last answer is closer to the truth, but who defines what the will of the Father is?? Does your Pastor/Rabbi define the will of the Father, or does G'd, our Heavenly Father define the terms of sin? The answer seems obvious, yet it has escaped most of the "Christian Church".
Please share your thoughts,
Reuel
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Post by Yochanah on Mar 24, 2004 21:59:58 GMT -8
Sin according to the KJV Strong's Exhaustive Concordance is:
chatta'ah, Hebrew 2403, khat-taw-aw'; or chatta'th, khat-tawth'; from Hebrew 2398 (chata'); an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concrete) an offender :- punishment (of sin), purifying (-fication for sin), sin (-ner, offering).
So we see that it is legally an offence (against Elohim) which has a penalty:
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of Elohim is eternal life through Yeshua haMachiach our Master. Romans 6:23
What happens to those who do not except this gift of pardon through our Master?
For the wrath of Elohim is revealed from heaven against all wickediness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which is known of Elohim is manifest among them; for Elohim has manifested it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible qualities have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, both His everlasting power and Mightiness; for them to be without excuse: Because although they knew Elohim, they did not esteem Him as Elohim, nor gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their undiscerning heart was darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, And changed the esteem of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and fourfooted beasts, and of reptiles. Therefore Elohim gave them up...
Romans 1:18-24
Sinfulness can not exist in the presence of He who knew no sin. Sin therefore is separation, by our rebellion against His perfect ways, from the Giver of Life.
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Mar 30, 2004 15:39:01 GMT -8
Here is a clear definition for what sin is... "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law/ : for sin is the transgression of the law/". - 1John 3:4 Shalom, Reuel |
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Post by Yochanah on Mar 30, 2004 18:37:51 GMT -8
Amein, the Law, , is an expression of His righteous character, therefore sin is separation from Him, which the Law represents. In His Loving Service, Yochanah |
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Post by beth on Jun 12, 2004 20:28:47 GMT -8
I would like to ask you what Christ said about the every man has sinned against God -only Christ as far as I know was able to fufill the requirements of God for man and thus fulfill the law -the purpose of the law and prophets was to show us our grave need for a deliverer-I don't live by the old covenant because Christ fulliled it-he saves me and glorifies himself to and within me-I have simply believed in the one sent not in my own actions -I have found my own actions incomplete in the sight of man and God not to dwell there ,guilty as charged-his salvation and love make me complete I do not lack in any good thing-because of His works I live and glorify God .I am humbled amidst you that you would reject my own deeds and acknowledge Christ's-amen |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jun 13, 2004 12:09:24 GMT -8
You are correct that only Messiah has fulfilled His Father's perfectly. And, that through true faith in Him are we saved. Here at Ahavat Elohim Discussion Forums we don't believe that salvation is accomplished by works. But, we also don't believe that we were saved just so that we could recieve a "get out of jail card". It is not so much what we are saved from, as to what we are saved to. This was only one of the reasons. Our Father's is also actually meant as instruction for His holy, and redeemed people... "All scripture is given by inspiration of G'd, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of G'd may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." 2Timothy 3:16-17 One must keep in mind that this was written long before the New Testament writings were published, and available. Therefore, it must be speaking of the TeNaKh ( , writings, and prophets) especially because it falls within the context of "All scripture". For the believer, the very same has been written on our hearts, and instead of condeming us, it serves to edify the Kingdom of Heaven, and to give us the power to overcome sin. For this is the promise of the new covenant as shown in the TeNaKh... "Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them." Ezekiel 36:25-27 Notice that the result of being spirit filled is walking in our Father's . This was one of the actual purposes of the newest addition to YHVH's covenants know to many as the Brit Hadashah (New Covenant).... "Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of G'd was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of G'd doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of G'd." 1John 3:7-9 There are several important aspects of the above passage. First, there is a deception in regards to righteousness. There are those who say that you can be righteous without any righteous works. But, as we know, faith without works is dead (James 2:20). And, it is true saving faith that will actually accomplish righteous works as set forth in our Father's (James 2:18). We see 1John 3:7-9 the purpose of Messiah coming... "For this purpose the Son of G'd was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin..."And, this is in perfect harmony with Ezekiel 36:25-27 as we have seen above. Messiah came to destroy sin in our lives (the works of the devil). And, this brings us to the definition of sin... "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the /law: for sin is the transgression of the /law." - 1John 3:4 Knowing that this is the definition of sin, should we live in sin that grace may abound??... "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? G'd forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" - Romans 6:1-2 Does our faith in Messiah really make The Father's void in our lives? Or, do we instead truly establish it through Yeshua The Messiah in us... " Do we then make void the /law through faith? G'd forbid: yea, we establish the law." - Romans 3:31 Yes, we are to grow in our sanctification, and walk just as He walked... "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning." 1John 2:6-7 Again, keep in mind when Yochanan (John) was speaking of "an old commandment", and "the word which you have heard from the beginning", he could only be referring to the TeNaKh (Old Test.) because the New Testament writings had not yet been canonized, nor where they available. And, this is all within the context of His disciples walking just as He walked (as He was observant). In the light of everything that has been stated, those whom claim to know Messiah, and G'd, yet break His commandments, has at the very least fallen into the deception (as we saw in 1John 3:7). We also see this in the following passage... "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of G'd perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." - 1John 2:3-5 There are two important messages in the above passage I wish to point out. The first is, this passage shows how love is actually perfected. The second is, how we really know that we know Him, and are in Him. And, if we say otherwise, and willfully break His commandments, the truth is not in us. If we wilfully break His /Law, the truth would not be in us because of the Biblical defintion of truth (as we will see in the following passages)... "Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy /law is the truth." - Psalm 119:142 "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." - Isaiah 8:20 And finally, the Words of The King of Kings... "Think not that I am come to destroy the /law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."- Matthew 5:17-19 All one has to do is walk outside to find the truth. In Yeshua's name, Reuel |
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Post by beth on Jun 13, 2004 16:33:01 GMT -8
Christ left me with one commandment to love as he loved -this is no easy task to lay down my life for my family friends and enemies from what I recieved this is how we know we are his. I think many believers struggle about how to love God and man-wether through ceremony or doing acts of kindness or whatever-we arent left with a right was or wrong way to love just to love-as it is we see through a glass darkly and our understanding is small however whatever we do do - we should do it unto God . many people worship revently others with passion but each act is unique to the person and a gift to and from God-I find fault with the church in this sometimes we look with our eyes and don't look with the heart -There are so many different theologies to one God and lines are drawn between churches for one reason or another-I wish we would drop our differences after all there is no good reason for having them -can't we accept someobody elses acts unto God? our ours superior in any way? I wish all denominations would stop their quibbling because it is quite childish-I am not your judge
but I do worry about the body of Christ and its unity what I want to ask myself is are my acts of duty overwhelming someone else and am I making the gospel appealing to the unsaved
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jun 13, 2004 17:57:41 GMT -8
You stated... Yes, and He did this by doing is Father's will which is His . This command to love G'd, and neighbor as self is first found in the . This is nothing new.... "You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am YHVH."- Leviticus 19:18 "The stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you lived as foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am YHVH your G'd."- Leviticus 19:34 Indeed G'd views true love towards Him as a love that is characterized by keeping His commandments (as we will see in following scripture). "I am YHVH your G'd, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
You shall have no other gods before me.
You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above,or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them, for I, YHVH your G'd, am a jealous G'd, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and on the fourth generation of those who hate me, and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.- Exodus 20:2-6 "Now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which YHVH your G'd commanded to teach you, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it; that you might fear YHVH your G'd, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged. Hear therefore, Yisra'el, and observe to do it; that it may be well with you, and that you may increase mightily, as YHVH, the G'd of your fathers, has promised to you, in a land flowing with
milk and honey.
Hear (Shema), Yisra'el: YHVH (the L-RD) is our Elohim (G'd); YHVH (the L-RD) is one: and you shall love YHVH (the L-RD) your Elohim (G'd) with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might."- Deuteronomy 6:1-9 I hear many preaching that we should love G'd with our whole heart, soul, and might like the verse above says. But, many fail to connect what that looks like. And, this is  because the previous verses qualify what loving G'd with all your heart, soul, and might means. We see it again in this next scripture passages. "Therefore you shall love YHVH your G'd, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his ordinances, and his commandments, always." - Deuteronomy 11:1 "Now, Israel, what does YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd require of you, but to fear YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd with all your heart and with all your soul, to keep the commandments of YHVH (the L-RD), and his statutes, which I command you this day for your good?" - Deuteronomy 10:12-13 We can see in these last scripture verses that not only do we show G'd that we love Him by keeping his commandments, but His commandments are for our own good. He gave us good commandments so we could be blessed. "Those who love your law have great shalom (peace). Nothing causes them to stumble."- Psalm 119:165 Do you love His law/ ? The Passage above says that if we love His Law we will have peace, and nothing will cause us to stumble. If we break His law, the opposite is true (we reap the consequences). And, we can now see why Satan (the Enemy) wants so badly to deceive us into not keeping our Heavenly Father's commandments. Infact, YHVH commanded that if any prophet came and tried to draw away people from following His (commandments), that prophet is false, and should be stoned... "If there arise in the midst of you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and he give you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder come to pass, of which he spoke to you, saying, Let us go after other gods, which you have not known, and let us serve them; you shall not listen to the words of that prophet, or to that dreamer of dreams: for YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd proves you, to know whether you love YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and you shall serve him, and cleave to him. That prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death, because he has spoken rebellion against YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to draw you aside out of the way which YHVH (the L-RD) your G'd commanded you to walk in. So shall you put away the evil from the midst of you."- Deuteronomy 13:1-5 This is not what Yeshua HaMaschiach (Jesus the Messiah) came to do. In this last verse G'd told us that if a prophet taught the people not to keep G-d's commandments, we should not listen to that prophet. Therefore, if you proclaim that in Messiah has been made void, then you are really saying (especially to the Jewish people) that Yeshua (Jesus) is a false prophet, and not the Messiah. But, Yeshua did not come to do away with any of His Fathers commandments. The reason why there are so many churches is because they have devised there own standards, and have rejected G-d's. What is childish is to reject the commandent of G'd for our own traditions. Unity is only in G-d, His Messiah, and His . Everything else is not of Him. Peace be upon you, Reuel |
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Post by beth on Jun 13, 2004 18:57:10 GMT -8
don't get me wrong I'm not advocating that Jews live like gentiles because I think that is wrong- Christ did his fathers work -still does -and he is not the false messiah-you have to understand,brother that I see Christ and my relationship from a gentile's perspective not a Jew's-Good for you to keep for God's words are eternal- please understand I find some of your words hurtfull  not because they aren't true but you have misintrepeted my words-I have a poingnant question for you -do you ask me as a Gentile to live as a Jew does- what are your requirments of me ? is the covenant between God and the gentile any different then the Jew? If so how am I-a gentile to keep covenant with the Lord of hosts- Do I have to be ceremonially clean in your eyes to have relationship with Christ? Again-I'm not anti -I 'm pro Jesus- and its great that you honor God by honoring His words in your life-I think this subject is becoming very divisive - you bent my nose out of shape----the one thing we do have in common then -a savior who can pull us out of this disagreement gracefully-<>< in love-Beth we need to be of one mind and body here. I lay my life before Christ-if I have offended anyone please forgive me-it wasn't my intention- As for salvation-I stand that it doesn't come from the -It is from Gods love and mercy -I have a very small understanding of your culture-what I do preach is the Gospel of Christ- he is God to me and I will honor his words before me-I as a christian see how law showed me my need for salvation and that salvation is through God's works not my own- and how I must trust Him for it-the letter of the law kills but the spirit gives life-I live for the spirit- and truth - TEXT TEXTplease think about this-Amen |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jun 13, 2004 22:25:50 GMT -8
Beth, Please fogive me, it was not my purpose to offend you. But, you did say that you wanted to grow on this forum in your understanding, and walk with G'd. Sometimes when we grow we have to be stretched a bit.  You stated... In Messiah you are already accepted as a daughter of the Holy One. And, it is not I whom requires of you, as this is the Father's area. In regards to living as a Jew...just because the Jewish people have been characterized by observance does not mean that to keep one has to become a Jew. No, it is our Father's , not the Jews . The model demonstrated in Acts 15 is that of continual sanctification based on the standard of The . In regards to our Fathers requirements, scripture testifies that there is only one /Law for both Jew, and Gentile... "One /law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you." - Exodus 12:49 "Ye shall have one manner of /law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am YHVH your G'd." - Leviticus 24:22 "One /law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourneth with you." - Numbers 15:16 My sister, these are G-d's requirments...not mine. It is not about living as Jew. It is about living as an obedient servant of the King. You stated... I hope you don't misunderstand. Here at Ahavat Elohim Discussion Forums we don't believe that we are saved by keeping our Father's . We agree completely that our salvation is a product of G-d's love, and mercy. You stated... Amen Yes, when the /law is simply written down on paper, or stone it can only serve to condem because we have no power to overcome sin. But, when it is written on our hearts through the Spirit, it's intended function is to create life. Note that this law/ does not change in content, only in mode. The that was written on stone, and paper is the same that is written on our heart. Sister, I say the following to encourage you to go further in your walk with the Father...if you are living, and continuing in the Spirit of G'd you will begin to keep His commandments. Keep in mind that -this is not about salvation-...this is about your sanctification. Please consider the word of The L-rd... "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against G'd: for it is not subject to the /law of G'd, neither indeed can be." - Romans 8:5-7 This is not meant to be hurtful...only to sharpen. When iron sharpens iron...sometimes there are some sparks Peace be upon you sister, Reuel |
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Post by el Gusano on Jun 13, 2004 22:40:23 GMT -8
Ah, yes, the ol' get out of jail free card. Otherwise known as a license to sin. Such a destructive doctrine to teach.
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Post by beth on Jun 14, 2004 7:25:15 GMT -8
hey now-Ibecause I live by grace doesn't mean I have or use a liscence to sin-once again -yes I got out of jail free-I owe much -I only preach my salvation and savior-I owe God my life in every way-I am free of any debt but the debt of love-don't condemn me because I know this and live of His love-he decided to choose mme to love on and open my eyes-my life is His because of relationship and trust-I know I can't fulfill the law on my own -My righteous is a gift from God what I give back is a sacrifice of praise-Wormy-listen I will exit this forum and not come back if I keep getting slammed above all things for putting faith in Jesus-it's not right-Righteosness through Faith salvation through faith-Grace grace-
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jun 14, 2004 10:49:36 GMT -8
Beth,
You are most welcome to stay, and continue to ask questions here at Ahavat Elohim Discussion Forums. But, keep in mind that this is also a place to sharpen one another. I would not say that keeping one accountable scripturely is slamming someone. There have not been any personal attacks upon you...only on some of theological statements that you have made.
Keep in mind that this thread is on the subject of sin, and what it is. So, you should not be surprised that we are continually coming back to that subject. Again, just like you we believe that we are saved by faith in Yeshua The Messiah, and not of our own works. And, we also trust in His imputed righteousness. But, there is a difference between salvation, and sanctification.
Many of us here believe that because of this great, and precious gift, we are to honor G'd by not sinning. If you disagree with the definition of sin that has been demonstrated in this thread, that is one thing. But, if we agree on the scriptural definition of sin, and that it is transgression of G-d's law...than why would you willfully choose to break any of His commandments? Can a believer in Messiah do all things through Him accept keep G-d's commandments? Please consider the Word of G'd...
" Do we then make void the law through faith? G'd forbid: yea, we establish the law."
Romans 3:31
Taking into account that you are already saved by the unmerited favor of G'd, how does this passage affect your life?
Shalom in Yeshua the Messiah,
Reuel
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Post by el Gusano on Jun 14, 2004 12:20:47 GMT -8
My comment was not aimed at you directly. I was making a comment on a belief held by so many.
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Post by Yochanah on Jun 14, 2004 12:34:30 GMT -8
If you get caught speeding and you are pulled over you deserve a speeding ticket, don't you? Now, would if that traffic officer said to you, "I am going to pay your fine, please, go and speed no more... because it not only endangers you but also those affected by your actions (persons unnerved by your driving, perhaps to the point of distraction causing them to have an accident or maybe you actually injure or kill someone and their loved ones are emotionally and perhaps physically affected by the loss, which in turn hurts this officer because he takes his responsibilies serious and deeply cares about the citizens he is trying to protect. So he explains the laws to you. Now as soon as he pulls away are you, because you appreciate his mercy in paying your fine that you deserved, going to follow his instructions, because you can see the benefit of them, or are you going to speed away as soon as he is out of sight, angry because he caused you further delay? Most people regard YHVH our Elohim's LAW in a most forensic manner not realizing these are given not only to protect us, and those affected by our actions, but more importantly because they explain to us the thoughts and character of our most benevolent LAW-GIVER. As King David said, Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Psalm 119:165 (KJV) I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy word. Psalm 119:16 (KJV) Why?...because His word, law, statutes all explain who He is, and when we see that Lovliest of Characters we will desire to be like Him which we admire. Psalm 78:7 (KJV) That they might set their hope in Elohim, and not forget the works of Elohim, but keep His commandments: (See how His works are so often paired with His commandments? Why?...because how else do you get to know someone except by knowing their history, actions, deeds, traits? These we find in His . Eccles. 12:13 (KJV) Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear Elohim, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. (Why else are we here but to prove to Satan and the on-looking universe that our Elohim is the Creator of love and that Satan's insinuations that His laws can not be kept therefore making Him out to be an arbitrary Elohim are false. Why else did our Righteous and Perfect Savior walk this earth as a man but to show us His laws can and must be kept if we are truly walking with Him because we don't KEEP them but rather He KEEPS them through us. Remember it is about Him...not us.) Daniel 9:4 (KJV) And I prayed unto YHVH my Elohim, and made my confession, and said, O Yah, the great and dreadful Elohim, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love Him, and to them that keep His commandments; Who are the 144,000 that are raised without seeing death when He comes?...Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of Elohim, and the faith of Yeshua. Rev. 14:12 1 John 2:3 (KJV) And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. How...because; I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of Elohim, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (KJV) Who LIVETH in us?...Yeshua, the Anointed. If He lives in us then His laws are in our hearts...it is a most awesome thing...He is a most awesome Creator. 1 John 3:22 (KJV) And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. (How do we know what is pleasing to Him is we don't know His character? How will we know His character... 1 John 5:2-3 (KJV) By this we know that we love the children of Elohim, when we love Elohim, and keep His commandments. For this is the love of Elohim, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous. Do we beleive His Word or just parts of it? Do we trust Him to mean what He says? He promised to put His laws in our hearts, obedience then is not WORKS but rather a way of life. Obedient children obey their parent's instructions without question because they trust their parent's judgement, knowledge and character. Do we trust our Heavenly Parent or are we still beleiving in the false accusations of the enemy? 1 John 2:4 (KJV) He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in Him. (Who is "the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by" who? Our Blessed Savior is the way, the truth and the life.) When we are weighted in the balance let us not be found wanting. Rev. 18:4 (KJV) And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. (HE IS CALLING ALL OF US TO COME OUT OF THE LIES AND DECEPTIONS OF THE ENEMY THAT WE MAY SEE AND UNDERSTAND HIS WORDS. Matthew 10:34-39 (KJV) Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. (My brothers and sisters, if we become offended we must bow in prayer and ask Him to reveal to us what has offended us because we are told that those who walk with Him shall not be offended. We must die to self and those things which cause self to be offended. Whether it is fear of commitment, surrender, our time, or whatever it is we must ask Him to take the stumbling block from us so we may walk upright before Him.) In His Love, Yochanah |
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because the previous verses qualify what loving G'd with all your heart, soul, and might means. We see it again in this next scripture passages.
