Customs, divine law, Sabbath, and tradition are topics, today. Also, there is more on why parents are careful to share the Gospel with their children. The “Yahoo! Answers” writer using ID “Jordan” (Level 1 with 51 points, a member since April 28, 2014) posted the following:
I was thinking how people say they have the authority from God to change the sabbath and that we aren't...!?
...suppose to live by the law anymore because it's done away with.
Well I was reading in Matthew today and came across this passage....
Matthew 13:36-43
....41 The Son of man shall send forth His angles, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity. Iniqiuty is lawlessness i.e. Torahlessness.
And also how come Jesus preached so hard against people keeping the traditions of men and not the commandments of God?
THE BATTLE AXE: Why the Gospel for Our Children (05/13/2014)—(5.) Children in Christian homes are not being given a horror story intended for amusement and entertainment that focuses upon the betrayal, torture, and death of one man. Rather, they are being given the keys for correctly experiencing and understanding the issues for survival, the operations of divinity throughout the universe, and eternal life for all men. Children may embody both the accomplishments and failures of their parents, may perpetuate both the blessings and curses that come upon their parents, and may further propagate either the good works, or the sins of their parents. As a divine instrument, children connect finite and eternal being. Through their offspring, the living continue despite their decease, and sacred institutions are made stable and sure. Dynasty, inheritance and legacy all serve as devices to affirm, complete, and preserve covenant, law, judgment, promise, prophecy, and intimate relationship with GOD. Children are not to be a sacrifice—damage or loss willingly endured to display commitment, respect, and submission; something of value destroyed in order to turn away divine wrath, to express reverence, or petition for lenience—offered and transferred to GOD upon an altar. They are to be living evidences, and vessels of spirit matter and truth from GOD. Often, the life challenges against children (e.g., injury, poverty, sickness, separation) are no different than those that come against adults. Thus, many life lessons must be shared with our young while they are growing, not after they are grown. Consider again the Scriptures: Genesis 18: 16-19, Exodus 3: 14-15, Psalms 127: 3-5, Jeremiah 3: 19, Ezekiel 37: 19-28, Acts 2: 38-39, Romans 9: 8, Galatians 4: 27-29 and Revelation 2: 18-25, KJV.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: (Proverbs 6: 20-23, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: To Keep It Holy (02/23/2014); 7 “Godly” Sins? (02/24/2014); About Sabbath (10/16/2013); We Shall Behold Him (10/17/2013); Money-changers in The Temple? (06/23/2013); Believers and the Cross (06/24/2013); Newness of Spirit? (01/04/2013); Two Different Testaments? (01/05/2013)
“Jordan”, here are a few points important to many Christian believers:
(1.) As the “expressed will of GOD,” divine law is eternal, immutable, permanent, and unchanging. However, correct application and response to the law may vary in accordance with the needs of created beings and living creatures, changes among and within the spheres of existence as well as the continuous revelation of divinity.
(2.) For many, the primary focus for relationship with GOD is deliverance from sin (we say, salvation). Many others are seeking blessing, divine gifts and rewards such as authority, dominion, possessions, and prosperity. Still others are focused upon achieving a peculiar level of fellowship and intimacy as children of GOD.
(3.) How we speak of the law must change. During the ministry of Jesus upon the earth, the expression “the law” often was used to speak of the covenants established by Moses. The body of customs and traditions that surrounded the covenants (e.g., the convenience of money-changers on holy ground within the Temple courtyards) were practiced as if law, yet, only continued through such flaws of human character as ignorance, laziness, presumption, and pride.
There is a lot more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) The ministry of Jesus Christ focuses upon the essence and righteousness of the law (we say, Spirit), and so does not annul, condemn, or reject the law. Otherwise hidden aspects, operations, and purposes of divine law are proclaimed, restored, and uplifted. Included are atonement, correction, healing, rebirth, repentance from sin, resistance to sin, perfection, and sanctification.). Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your meekness and faith.
If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. (Isaiah 58: 13-14, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
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