"Open the book and R.E.A.D." R54
WTW 2021
24 November
Job 24
Ancient Boundary Stones
There are those who move boundary stones; they pasture flocks they have stolen.
Job 24:2
Learn the meaning of the saying
Do not go beyond what is written. 1C4:6
What things do we need to consider with fresh eyes and ears today to stay in the center of the Narrow Way?
WTW 2021
21 November
Message Review
A message today took a closer look at M25 Sheep & Goats with a fresh perspective on not only 2 groups but 3 in this passage: sheep, goats and the least of these.
While an intriguing point with truth, this must be applied carefully to be faithful today. The first century followers who did obey our Shepherd in taking no scrip and being at the end of the line, were despised by the world. Many who claim positions and ordination today are not that.
We are to be the least of these.
Preachers with houses and money and cars are not the least of these.
WTW 2021
To Abstain or Not to Abstain
A Heuristic History of Heresy
AD 65
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 1 Timothy 4:1-5
20 years earlier
AD 48
For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. Acts 15:28-29
Note: Look deeply into the perfect law which gives freedom. These things come to light spurred by reflection on those construed C deemed h by C.
Here is a challenge if you choose to accept it.
*Lead 1 person per month to JESUS*
Will you join me in this pursuit?
Speaking about the developments of serious problems in confluence with the foreign interests which converge in Congo…
“Societies in Africa used to be peaceful. So I don’t know how the devil works through education, because education was supposed to bring peace. Education was supposed to help people, to give a peaceful life with others. But the more people get educated, the more crazy they become. So this is a real mess.”
~Malembe Tatatsi
Professor, Lukanga University
Congo
16SEP2020
Excerpt transcription
Reaching Remote Pygmy Tribes in Congo Documentary – Sebastian Tirtirau, YouTube documentary
JESUS destroyed the divide between clergy & laity
Man rebuilt it
If I rebuild what was destroyed, I prove that I am a law breaker
In eternal terms, there simply is no divide in God’s Kingdom, no clergy/laity divide or any other divide
Each of us is to be transformed. The more we each accept God’s WORD, the better…the better for each of us ultimately, and the better for others and the better for every gathering, every synagogue, every kenista, every group, every community, fellowship…
We are to function as such
To demonstrate and live out this truth consistently
Someone asked, “So to what degree are we to oppose the rebuilt structure, particularly given how many have accepted and re-engaged in it?”
There is honestly no need to oppose others
Look how ingrained this is
Try this and see how difficult it is. It is nearly impossible, and so this will prove there is no need to oppose others because we who aspire to be leaders have allowed this thing to grow in us and this gets subtly draped like a thin veil over the flocks. Those who teach and live contrary to God’s WORD will be judged more severely.
Here is the simple test
Obey JESUS’ simple teaching
He said to the leaders
Do not be called rabbi
Do not call any man father
Do not be called teachers
Since most have no rabbi
Most would die by the letter and say
“He did not say. ‘Do not be called pastor.'”
The letter kills
The Spirit gives life
He said
You have ONE [count them, 1] teacher, ONE shepherd [which the latinos call pastor]
He demolished the divide
Men love honor
Try calling a bishop brother with the great dignity and respect in that term JESUS gave us
We are brothers
Going from memory, I often incorrectly recall JESUS’ words in this as saying
Do not be called rabbi
Do not call any man father
Do not be called teachers
See, my faulty memory steeped in these deeply ingrained traditions of man even subtly phrases it in a way which puts the onus on those considered lower. That’s actually easier. See, this whole thing itself is a nefarious web…the more you look at it. Wyclif saw this too.
It’s not directed as another burden for the ‘lowly’ followers to carry. It’s leveled at the blind guides to humble themselves, ourselves, myself. You have heard people call us who aspire to be leaders using the title pastor. Does it seem annoying to ask people continually to call us brother? It’s not annoying. If it is, that’s because we make it annoying. What if we actually take the time and care to show our brothers and sisters that we are brothers…
Then those who feared Yahweh talked with each other, and Yahweh listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared Yahweh and honored his name. Malachi 3:16
Distinguish Folly from The Divine
After Yahweh had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has. Job 42:7
Folly of Eliphaz
“But if I were you, I would appeal to Elohim; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. He provides rain for the earth; he sends water on the countryside. The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety. He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away. Darkness comes upon them in the daytime; at noon they grope as in the night. He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth; he saves them from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth. “Blessed is the one whom Elohim corrects; so do not despise the discipline of Shaddai. For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal. Job 5:8 – 18
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The Divine
Then Yahweh spoke to Job out of the storm:
“Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
“Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?
Do you have an arm like God’s, and can your voice thunder like his?
Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor, and clothe yourself in honor and majesty.
Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at all who are proud and bring them low, look at all who are proud and humble them, crush the wicked where they stand.
Bury them all in the dust together; shroud their faces in the grave.
Then I myself will admit to you that your own right hand can save you.
Job 40:6 – 14
Wisdom in the WORD