Every
inheritance entails more than a transfer of goods and wealth.
Accountability, acknowledgment, duty, renewal, and respect also
should appear.
Today,
reply is on mankind’s
inheritance from the living GOD, and the duty of those abiding on the
earth to perform divine service as chosen agents on behalf of the
deceased. In addition to blessing, glory and revelation the
inheritance from divinity to those on the earth includes covenant
relationships, divine law, praise, prayer, promises, prophecy,
rebirth, resurrection life through Jesus Christ, sacred events
(miracles), sacraments (practices to sanctify believers), and the
holy writings. Mankind is correct to confess and proclaim an
inheritance from GOD as the heirs of Adam and the Patriarchs. Yet,
many respond as did Jacob the son of Isaac, who connived and schemed
to gain the benefits and privileges that were to be given his older
brother. Jacob first saw the manifestations of the inheritance from
GOD hours following the blessing of Isaac. Until then, despite
having obtained the birthright of the firstborn from his brother
Esau, Jacob experienced only an inheritance directed by and to the
flesh. Jacob acknowledged that the vision of angels ascending and
descending a ladder to heaven truly was sent by GOD, and he was able
to receive the revelation that Christ is above, and is served by the
angels. Even so, for Jacob, GOD continued to be only the GOD of
Abraham and the GOD of Isaac, and not yet the GOD of Jacob. Properly
understood, the living are to fulfill human potential as well as
divine proclamation, promises, and prophecy. As agents of those
departed, the living are to carry out such necessary tasks as
forgiveness, praise, repentance, sacrifice, and thanksgiving. Where
the Holy Spirit is present in the awareness and self-will of created
beings and living creatures, inseparable aspects of divinity will
appear as a fresh endowment of the same life
essence that was imparted
from GOD to Adam (i.e., breath; spirit; utterance; word). The
Incarnation of divinity as Jesus Christ has been provided to further
the transformation of mankind to exist as immortal and incorruptible.
It is written: 1st
Peter 5: 2-4, King James Version (KJV): 2 Feed the flock of God
which is among you, taking the oversight thereof,
not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a
ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God’s
heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief
Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth
not away. One of the fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public
forum on Religion & Spirituality who uses the ID “Anonymous”
(no profile data appears) posted the following:
My
father verbally promised money to his church before he passed away,
but his written will didn't include any such gift?
The
attorney followed the will and his church didn't get any money. Now
the church is harassing me demanding I give them money.
Is
there ever a sutuation where a written and recorded will can be
successfully challenged based on a deathbed verbal promise when the
person has dementia and is only occassionally lucid?
THE
GOLDEN ARROW: And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to
my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto
him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? And he said
unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s
life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he
possesseth. (Luke 12: 13-15, KJV)
THE
DOUBLE DAGGER: The Sons Of GOD? (07/19/2020); Forgiveness
A Sacred Practice (05/28/2020); The Will Of GOD
(03/03/2020); Joseph Received Divine Spirit (01/16/2020); More
Required Than Crucifixion? (12/10/2019); The Many Divine Gifts
(12/03/2019); To Inherit Eternal Life (11/12/2019); Baptized For The
Dead? (10/12/2018)
“Anonymous”,
the living may not save the dead through apologies, baptism, and good
works; yet, the deceased are to be “remembered”, rather than
condemned, and the resurrection life of Jesus is to appear by the
dead also. For Christian believers, the character, operations, and
substance of inheritance are not to center only on public displays of
affection; the transfer of material goods and wealth; the recognition
and development of connection and relationship on the basis of shared
physical skills, talents and traits (e.g., eye, hair or skin color,
height, weight, etc.); or the lawfulness of mandates imposed on ones
siblings, spouse, and extended family. There also should be an
acknowledgment of personal relationship, and otherwise unseen things
that include commitment, enlightenment, intent, and purpose. Rightly
understood, inheritance pertains to delegation of sacred authority,
dominion, judgment, and priesthood. Just as the outcomes of judgment
are not by inheritance and the son is not punished for the sins of
the father, forgiveness, repentance and grace are provided as gifts
from divinity and expressions of divine prerogative. The primary
heir is usually granted a double portion of an inheritance so the
“unfinished business” of the deceased may be carried out (e.g.,
among 3 heirs there are 4 portions; among 6 heirs there are 7). The
deceased, who may have been corrupt, wicked and vain, is to be
presented to the community at large having a new image and a new name
from GOD. Where possible, their remaining debts are to be paid; and
benefits and privileges are to be provided in their name that heal,
nourish and revitalize the community. The proof that we have truly
known the deceased is not that we celebrate or indulge the same
appetites and weaknesses they embraced through their lifetime. There
will be an acknowledgment of who they could have become, and the
affirmation of their hearts, their spirit needs, and their unspoken
requests for the things in life that they found to be higher and out
of reach. Focus is not on their failures and sins; eternal purpose
and what they (and we) may yet accomplish through Christ are the
agenda. Consider the following that uses language from the Bible, and
a selection from the music ministry of Steve Amerson:
(1.)
Isaiah 38: 18-20, King James Version (KJV): 18 For the grave
cannot praise thee, death can not celebrate thee: they that
go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. 19 The living, the
living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to
the children shall make known thy truth. 20 The LORD
was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the
stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the
LORD.
(2.)
John 11: 19-27, KJV: 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and
Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 Then Martha, as
soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary
sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord,
if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know,
that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it
thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24
Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the
resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the
resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were
dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me
shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea,
Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which
should come into the world.
(3.)
2nd Corinthians 4: 11-16, KJV: 11 For we which live are
always delivered unto death for Jesus’
sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our
mortal flesh. 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you. 13
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I
believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore
speak; 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise
up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. 15 For
all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might
through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For
which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the
inward man is renewed day by day.
There
is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually
apprehended. (For example, (4.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge1axMPsN-g.) Even
so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according
to your faith.
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