I respond to a question that caught my eye among postings at “Yahoo! Answers,” that focused on the Ten Commandments and “false witness.” Also, I present added thoughts on Christ as begotten not made. The Y!A writer using ID “Tony” (Level 1 with 85 points, a member since September 8, 2012) shared the following:
Does the King James version of the Bible still contain 10 commandments?
Or did the Religious Right take out the one about not bearing false witness?
THE BATTLE AXE: Begotten not Made (09/08/2012)—The instruction mankind needed, and the conduct humanity would have to show in order to fully embrace salvation could not be delivered through commands, and verbal or written language, only. In Christ, faith and righteousness along with acceptance of both natural and spiritual law are made visible through memorable action, attitudes, obedience, good works, birth, death and resurrection. Jesus appears as one lowly and meek—accessible, approachable, and teachable (i.e., receptive to instruction from the Spirit of GOD using the holy writings, and other divine gifts provided for mankind such as praise, promise and prophecy). Genuine humanity is further portrayed by Christ as accountable, alert, balanced, consistent, diligent, dutiful, and mature. Also, mankind is to be enthusiastic, faithful, humble, industrious, longsuffering, obedient, patient, prayerful, respectful, sensible, truthful, uncomplaining, vulnerable, wise, and zealous. In the person of Jesus, Almighty GOD is manifest in and through Creation as a work that continues to develop and as living issue, rather than as an abstract object fashioned and completed. An evidence of things unseen, Christ performs upon the earth eternal acts of priesthood from the heavens, extending the benefits of celestial service to those upon the earth that believe.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment. They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. (Psalm 119: 149-154, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Girdle 43: Of The Common Salvation (12/30/2011); Dispatch 37: Sold Under Sin (09/16/2011); Free From Law? (11/03/2010); Bible Complete? (11/01/2010); False Witness? (10/31/2010): Jesus Special? (10/01/2010)
To the glory and praise of GOD, here are some thoughts shared among the more mature sons and daughters of GOD through Christ. See with new eyes, and be encouraged as you consider the following:
As children, many of us believe that the Ten Commandments (also called the Decalogue) are the only law from GOD given to mankind; and we fail to see the full spectrum of sacred truth, and holy purpose addressed through the law. Because we mistakenly hold that the law given to Moses is the “first ever” set of standards for human behavior; that the purpose of the law is geopolitical and centers upon favoring the Jewish people as a separate state among the nations of the earth; and that there are no more than ten commandments to be found throughout the Scriptures, we fail to realize that the law is a revealing of Divine Person just like the burning bush, and what was proclaimed to Moses as he stood hidden in the cleft of the rock.
Judgment is permanent and pervasive within the person of GOD. The divine process of judgment is indispensable, and has the same power and substance as Creation, covenant-making, forgiveness, incarnation, redemption, regeneration, resurrection, and salvation. This is called into view as the prohibition against “false witness” (what we might call “lying under oath,” “perjury,” and “obstruction of justice”). Falsifying evidence is forbidden through the ninth of the rules for creating a united people as listed in Exodus 20: 16. Verbal statements have weight in judgment as legitimate evidence on par with ballistic reports, DNA, fibers, finger prints, footprints, police interrogations, and confiscated weapons. Moreover, it is generally accepted that the divine law goes beyond the provisions of civil law, and condemns routinely lying to others at home, at work, etc.
Also, for many mature Christian believers, “bearing false witness” means displaying attitudes of disrespect, and unbelief of the Gospel, including wicked behavior, denial, rejection and slanders against Christ. By contrast, the “confession of Christ” is the acknowledgment that divine promise is fulfilled in Jesus, one possessing both humanity and divinity. The truths he proclaimed during his earthly ministry are described as “the Testimony of Jesus;” and by adherence to its conditions and provisions, believers continue as redeemed, saved and acquitted in divine judgment.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, because judgment is continuous for those in covenant to GOD, lying from day-to-day (or say-to-say) is no different than lying under oath and in the formal process of a trial. In adults, pretending, make believe and casual lies are all accounted as perverse--departures from truth.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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