Tares

Please see Truth or Illusion Part 2: Missing Scriptures if you have for Gotten what Tares are!

22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

1. But false prophets were also among the people, as also false teachers will be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, and denying the Master who has bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves.

2. And many will follow their destructive ways, by whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.

2 Peter 2:1-2 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Historically and presently, many people worldwide have struggled to thoroughly comprehend the depth of the Scriptures. Whether it be the Scriptures Christian theologians divided and labeled, the New and Old Testaments (Marcion of Sinope) or the non-canonical Apocrypha Scriptures ruled out by various councils, synods, Christian theologians, kings, and popes of the Roman Catholic Church (St. Jerome).

This lack of knowledge stems not from a weak desire to know and understand the truth, but rather from the influence of Ha-satan’s lies, illusions, and delusions that persuade the hearts and minds of people away from the truth. These lies, illusions, and distractions Ha-satan presents today are just as powerful and overwhelming as the ones he used to deceive Eve in the garden. The only difference is that Ha-satan has had millenniums to refine his lies, adapt them to the everchanging worldly cultures he manufactured, and change the vessel that speaks his venomous lies and deceit from a snake to humans.

Before we move on, let me reemphasize this crucial point to ensure your understanding of this matter is crystal clear. What has been done up to this date concerning the Bible, theologies, and traditions is not an accident. Through the ages, the devil has methodically and deliberately placed obstacles directly in our paths to steer humanity away from a genuine understanding of the 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and his Scriptures. Understand, Ha-satan needs to divert our hearts away from genuinely knowing 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 Tseva’oth, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 (Yahusha or Yahshua), and 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s chosen people. It is in Ha-satan’s lies that many have concluded that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s laws (Torah), instructions, precepts, prophecies, and people no longer matter. Therefore, we must critically evaluate doctrines (Acts 17:11), regardless of their longstanding acceptance or endorsements by others, to ensure their validity. Furthermore, we must abandon the idea that we should believe something simply because others (false prophets and charismatic ministers) say so (1 Timothy 4:1). Let’s not allow ourselves to be led astray from the truth.

But the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, following deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

1 Timothy 4:1 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

How this Happened

• Dividing the Scriptures into three parts: Old Testament (OT), New Testament (NT), and Apocrypha (We will not discuss the Apocrypha today).
  • Dividing the Scriptures has led many to skip over or forgo the reading, studying, or comprehension of the OT. Most doctrines of demons don’t outright teach people not to read the OT. However, they teach from an anti-Torah perspective and repeatedly repeat phrases like “Jesus nailed the law to the cross,” “The law is in the OT, which was done away with,” and “Things in the OT were for the Israelites, not us.”. These teach that the OT is outdated and irrelevant, so don’t bother with it. It’s important to point out the hypocrisy in Christianity as the OT is not obsolete or irrelevant when speaking about Tithing.
  • If the NT is taught alone, by what bases can you confirm or teach that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 (Yahusha or Yahshua) is the Hamashiach (Messiah)? You can’t! The OT provides the historical and foundational context of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and His will, laws (Torah), instructions, precepts, prophecies, and people. It also contains the words of the prophets. It tells the history of the Hebrew people who were chosen by 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 to convey His prophecies and promises.
  • 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 (Yahusha) magnified the OT by quoting the OT in more than 10 percent of His recorded words in the NT. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 emphasized that He did not come to abolish 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s law (Torah) or the Prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Joel, Zechariah, Amos, Hosea, etc., (Matthew 5:17). The Law and the Prophets are both located in the OT, and many of the prophecies they prophesied have yet to be fulfilled, so why would one dismiss or overlook the OT. It’s essential to recognize the impact of prevailing theologies on your mindset when understanding the Scriptures.

• Historically, adding and removing books from the canonization
  • Who gave Gentiles the right via councils, synods, and theological preference to deceive what goes in the Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.

• As the founding father of Protestantism, Martin Luther removed Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Esther, Job, Ecclesiastes, Jonah, Tobias, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach (i.e., Ecclesiasticus), Baruch, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Matthew, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, Hebrews, James, Jude and Revelation claiming that the books were “straw not worthy to be burned in my oven as tinder.” and “Judaizing nonsense.”.

• Introduction of multiple conflicting ideologies, doctrines, and theologies through the protestant reformation.
• Deliberately distancing or separating 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 people from the faith via slavery, persecution, and threat of death.
• Reversing the Sabbath from the 7th day (Saturday) to the first day (Sunday).
• Replacing the Qodesh Holy Feast day with secular man-made Holidays (holy day) through syncretism.

Evidence of Ha-Satan’s Spirit on His People

Most are unaware of the impact that Ha-satan and his children had on the Bible and the Christian religion, values, doctrines, and many manufactured traditions. I will provide five; however, if you research this further, you will undoubtedly uncover more truth.

1. – Emperor Hadrian (Destroyer of the Jews) sold all Jew prisoners into slavery, banned circumcision, forbade the keeping of the Sabbath, and prohibited the teaching of the Torah. He hated the Jews so much that, according to Christian historian Eusebius, Emperor Hadrian banned Jews from the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area and attempted to erase their connection to it by changing its name from Yerusalem to Aelia Capitolina, colonizing it with a different race, and many other atrocities. ***Disregraud of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Law and People***

2. – Some Jews and TARES in the early church started observing Sunday, which 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 never commanded, and the 7th day Sabbath (Saturday), which 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 commanded. They added Sunday worship because of the false teaching that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 was raised on Sunday. However, to avoid prosecution from the government and ostracism from society for “Judaizing,” they began to forsake the actual Sabbath and the teaching of the Torah to show their separation and to prove that they were Christians, not Judaizers. And so the 4th commandment of observing the Sabbath faded away for many due to fear and false doctrine. ***Disregraud of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Law***

3. – Other Roman Emperors added, adjusted, and removed laws pertaining to Jews and the Torah; Emperor Constantine was one of them. He added significance to the early Christian TARES and made the first day of the week “Sunday,” a day of rest, instead of the seventh day, “Saturday,” as the Torah/Bible commanded. ***Disregraud of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Law***

4. – The Pope of the Catholic Church added more force to disregarding the Torah and the Sabbath. In A.D. 325, Pope Sylvester officially named Sunday “the Lord’s Day.” In A.D. 338, Eusebius, the court bishop of Constantine, wrote, “All things whatsoever that it was the duty to do on the Sabbath (the seventh day of the week) we (Constantine, Eusebius, and other bishops) have transferred to the Lord’s Day (the first day of the week) as more appropriately belonging to it.” ***Disregraud of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Law***

As we discussed in parts 2-3, the Roman Empire and its religious arm, the Roman Catholic Church (RCC), were the “superpower,” so whatever they said was followed. For those who did not follow their orders, persecution or death would follow. If the Pope can still wield his somewhat diminished power today, think of his power and influence when Rome was the superpower and its effect on Christianity in its infancy.

Quotes from the Catholic Church

• The Archbishop of Venice, before becoming POPE PIUS X, Catholic National, stated: “The Pope [Bishop of Rome] is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, but he is Jesus Christ Himself hidden under the veil of flesh. ***BLASPHEMY***

• “Take care that we lose not that salvation, that life and breath which thou hast given us, for thou art our shepherd, thou art our physician, thou art our governor, thou art our husbandman, thou art finally another God on earth …”- 1512 Christopher Marcellus said this to Pope Julius II: ***BLASPHEMY***

• This ancient Catholic document, Extravagantes Johannes, refers to the Pope as “Our Lord God the Pope.” Source: John Treat, The Catholic faith, or, Doctrines of the Church of Rome contrary to Scriptures (1888): 536. ***BLASPHEMY***

***There are many more. Please research further on your own.***

5. – Church Reformers, most if not all, were former Antisemitic Catholics. The Protestant Reformation movement produced the alarming number of Christian denominations and theologies we see today. Reform leader Martin Luther put the final nails in the coffin of Torah and Sabbath observance for most Christian Denominations by ignoring 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s commandment of keeping the Sabbath and instead followed the commandment of the pope. Even though Reformers exited the RCC, they kept many other incorrect practices as well, such as idol worship, anti-Torah ideology, persecution of Yahshar’el, etc., as you will see in the Quotes from the leader below.

Quotes from Martin Luther, and yes, this is the same Martin Luther that inspired Michael King Sr, so much so that he changed his name and the name of his oldest son from Michael King Sr. and Jr. to Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr.

• “First, that their synagogues be burned down, and that all who are able toss in sulfur and pitch; it would be good if someone could also throw in some hellfire. That would demonstrate to God our serious resolve and be evidence to all the world that it was in ignorance that we tolerated such houses, in which the Jews have reviled God, our dear Creator and Father, and his son most shamefully up till now but that we have now given them their due reward”.  ***Hatred for 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s chosen people***

• “But what will happen even if we do burn down the Jews’ synagogues and forbid them publicly to praise God, to pray, to teach, to utter God’s name? They will still keep doing it in secret. If we know that they are doing this in secret, it is the same as if they were doing it publicly. For our knowledge of their secret doings and our toleration of them implies that they are not secret after all and thus our conscience is encumbered with it before God”. ***Hatred for 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s chosen people***

• “Now just behold these miserable, blind, and senseless people … their blindness and arrogance are as solid as an iron mountain. ***Hatred for 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s chosen people***

Conclusion

The historical and theological landscape surrounding the Scriptures has been shaped by deliberate actions and ideologies designed to obscure the truth of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄. From the early division of the biblical canons (NT, OT, and Apocrypha ) to the modern re-interpretations of basic teachings, it is clear that Ha-satan’s influence via Tares has perpetuated a cycle of deception that has misled countless believers. This manipulation has encouraged a pervasive misunderstanding of the Old Testament/Torah and the significance of the Sabbath, while insinuating that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s chosen set-apart people, Yahshar’el (so-called black people) are suitable for slavery but otherwise worthless and don’t matter.

1. But false prophets were also among the people, as also false teachers will be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, and denying the Master who has bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves.

2. And many will follow their destructive ways, by whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.

2 Peter 2:1-2 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

As we navigate these complex issues, it is crucial to approach the faith with discernment, critically evaluating doctrines and teachings against the entirety of Scripture. Everyone is responsible for seeking the truth. Truth free from the biases of tradition and the appeal of popular belief. We must commit to understanding the Bible in its full context, recognizing the Old Testament and its integral role in the New Covenant and future prophecies. Ultimately, your faith should be grounded not in the interpretations of men but in the unchanging Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄. Only then can you truly align ourselves with His will and purpose, guarding against the lies that seek to lead us astray.

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

The post Truth or Illusion – Historical Tares – Part 4 appeared first on Journal Thy Journey.

Definition of Delusion:

• An unshakable belief in something untrue.
• Belief that a person holds that is not based on reality and is not altered or modified even when presented with contradictory evidence.

Definition of Deception:

• The act of causing someone to accept something as true that is actually false.
• The act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid
• The action of deceiving someone

Who’s Changing the TRUTH Now?

Ha-Satan

22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

And the great dragon was cast out, the old serpent being called the devil and Ha-Satan; he DECEIVING THE WHOLE INHABITABLE WORLD, was cast out onto the earth, and his MESSENGERS we’re cast out with him.

Revelation 12:9 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Revelations 12:9 portrays the father of lies (John 8:44), Ha-Satan, as a master of deception. His deceptive influence has and will continue to span across the WHOLE INHABITABLE WORLD. This warning should serve as a powerful reminder for us to remain vigilant, acknowledging that Ha-satan’s lies, strategies, and deceptive tactics can easily entrap us. If you don’t think you are susceptible, consider how many individuals have already fallen prey to the subtle deceptions he’s produced through mass media concerning Money, Sex, and Power.

Ha-satan’s deceptions teach:

• Money will satisfy your wants and needs and give you power, security, and happiness.
• Sex equals love, lasting pleasure, power, and commitment. As well as sex is NOT spiritual or gender specific.
• Power is to be obtained by any means necessary. Obtaining supremacy, possessing everything, hoarding, dominating, and conquering is natural. Wanting to be more, have more, and know more makes us human.

𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 teaches

• Money is a tool that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 allows or gives us the ability to obtain wealth. It is not by your power or might that you acquire wealth (Deuteronomy 8:17-20). For what shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul (Mark 8:36)?
• Sex bonds or shackles people together with deep connections that are physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. If this person is not your spouse, these are dangerous connections that are not easily broken. Sex is also the covenant maker between a husband (man) and a wife (woman). On the wedding day or night, the virgin male enters into his virgin wife, breaking her hymen, which releases blood, bringing them into a blood covenant agreement. This blood covenant seals the words or vows they spoke to each other. Sex is to be enjoyed by married couples (man and woman).
• Power should be exercised responsibly and not as an absolute authority over others. We are to be content with what power 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 gives us and what power he will add to us in His timing. We shouldn’t be like Adam and Eve, who had access to every pleasure and necessity for a blessed life and complete authority and dominion over the Earth. However, they wanted more; they wanted Power; they wanted to be Elohim (gods).

Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour.

1 Peter 5:8 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

I charge you today not to underestimate Ha-satan and his deceptions. He is a created being who has walked the Earth since the beginning and knows man’s nature very well. Ha-satan searches for people to devour (1 Peter 5:8) and sift like wheat (Luke 22:31). This evil creature can also disguise himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). He is not to be played with or taken lightly.

Illusion of Truth or the Illusory Truth Effect

Today, let’s discuss one of the most, if not the most, successful tactics Ha-Satan deploys. It’s called the illusion of truth or the illusory truth effect, and it happens when we repeatedly hear the same deception or false information and come to believe it is true. Ha-satan’s illusory truth works almost flawlessly since he controls most, if not all, mass media (television, radio, newspapers, magazines, social media, digital media, the internet, church pulpits, etc.) which has significant influence over people.

The illusory truth, which is a lie, becomes the truth, so much so that we become delusional, defend the lies, and start spreading the lie or dece as truth. A simple secular example would be how parents, TV shows, movies, schools, and some churches convince children with lies that Santa Claus, his Elves, and Rudolph the-red-nose reindeer are real. Or how about a tough one like Christopher Columbus was a hero who discovered the Americas and deserved national and federal holidays to honor his contributions and achievements. But factually, he was a cowardice villain who enslaved many native people in the Americas and Carabieene and treated them with extreme violence and brutality.

Our Leaders

Our leaders, parents, teachers, pastors, ministers, and the like have been under the illusion of truth about many Bible truths through different philosophies and theologies repeatedly taught. These unbiblical illusionary truths have been handed down through time and have become the traditions of man. These lies have become so powerful that they seem almost unbreakable. Like the following lies about the Shabbath:

• The Sabbath is on the first day, Sunday vs. Saturday the 7th day (Gen 2:2-3, Exo 20:8-11)
• The Sabbath can be whatever day you want (Gen 2:2-3, Exo 20:8-11)
• 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 Messiah (Yahshua or Yahusha) abolished the Sabbath (Matthew 5:17)
• The Sabbath was changed to Sunday because 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 was resurrected on Sunday (Matthew 28:1). 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 was raised on Sabbath night.

These lies and many others have been repeated repeatedly from church pulpits and repeatedly propagandized by other forms of mass media. If you search your Bible, you will not find Sunday worship or a single scripture commanding the Sabbath changed to Sunday. But you will find the 7th day Sabbath repeated multiple times and kept by Yahshar’el (Israelites) and believers. Simple research will uncover the deception that Rome and the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) made these changes.

Roman Empire and Roman Catholic Church Edict

– In A.D. 135, at the end of the Yahudim (Jewish) rebellion against Roman domination, the emperor Hadrian passed laws forbidding circumcision, THE KEEPING OF THE SABBATH, and the study or teaching of the Torah.

– In A.D. 321, Emperor Constantine decreed, “On the venerable day of the Sun, let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed.”

– In A.D. 364, The Council of Laodicea decreed, Canon XXIX (59), “Christians must not judaize by resting on the Sabbath, but must work on that day, rather honouring the Lord’s Day; and, if they can, resting then as Christians. But if any shall be found to be judaizers, let them be anathema from Christ.”

Over the years, Rome made laws favorable to Sunday and outlawed the Sabbath, instituting hatred and persecution toward Sabbath observers. Eventually, the Pope changed the Sabbath for Christians from the 7th day to the 1st day. The Roman Empire was similar to today’s USA in that it had dominant military, economic, and political power (“superpower“), and the RCC was its religious arm. Their influence across the known world at that time was immense, and the effects are still present today as the Catholic Church has the most significant Christian grouping worldwide, currently sitting at 1.390 billion believers worldwide.

Even if you don’t believe the facts presented or the many other researchable facts not presented, look in your Bible for the answers.

• 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 Messiah (Yahshua or Yahusha) Himself observed the Sabbath (Luke 4:16, 4:31)
• After 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏’s death, the Sabbath was still observed by the Early Church, disciples, and Apostles (Acts 20:7)
• Paul observed the Sabbath as well. (Acts 17:2, 13:42, 13:44, 20:7)
• 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 gave a warning about the end times, and the Sabbath was still being observed (Matt 24:20).

A Hebrew Faith, Not a Deception Faith

The faith we believe in is Hebrew, not Roman, Greek, American, or a Satanic deception. The Bible never tells Hebrews or believers to worship on the 1st day instead of the 7th. Abandoning the 7th day Sabbath for Sunday worship is a deception sent by Ha’satan to have us violate the 4th commandment (Exodus 20:8). Yahshar’el once abandoned the Sabbath, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 was not pleased and punished the nation severely for its sins (Ezekiel 20:12-26). Abba 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 has not changed His mind, Ha-satan has changed the minds of humanity through illusory truth.

It is interesting how a Hebrew faith was taken, flipped, and made into something foreign by Gentiles (Greeks, Romans, and now European scholars). We humans nor Ha-satan have the authority to change Scripture, the laws of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄, or redefine what sin is. The Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 defines sin in 1 John 3:4 and Romans 7:7. If we could decide for ourselves when and how the Sabbath should be kept, then that means we could define sin for ourselves as well. The Sabbath is commanded by 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄, not man and not Ha’satan.

We have been under illusions for quite some time, and it is time to start studying the Bible, fasting, and praying so that we can begin to release the shackles of this bondage. We can no longer sit on the sideline of life, hoping that the preacher, politician, scholar, or whoever will provide us with the truth. Wakeup or 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will allow you to start believing the lie and or turn you over to a vain or depraved mind (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12, Romans 1:28)!!!

. . . because they did not receive the love of the truth in order for them to be saved. And because of this, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will send to them a working of deception, for them to believe the lie, that those not believing in the truth, but who have delighted in unrighteousness all may be damned.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 (HRB)

And as they did not determine within themselves to know Elohim,YAHWEH has given them over to a vain mind; that they might do what they ought not

Romans 1:28 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Conclusion

I repeat these words to you again.

I charge you today not to underestimate Ha-satan. He is a created being who has walked the Earth since the beginning of humanity and knows man’s nature very well. Ha-satan searches for people to devour (1 Peter 5:8) and sift like wheat (Luke 22:31). This evil creature can also disguise himself as an angel of light (2 Cor: 11:14). He is not to be played with or taken lightly. Do not be deceived.

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

The post Truth or Illusion – Deception – Part 3 appeared first on Journal Thy Journey.

22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Who’s changing the TRUTH Now?

Aramaic or Greek

Before we move on to Part 3 of the Truth or Illusion series, let’s get one more understanding of the New Testament scripture translation. That understanding is the mindset of the Yahsha’el (Israelites) in that era and their feelings and customs toward Greeks and possibly Romans.

Let me introduce Flavius Josephus, also known as Yosef Ben Mattityahu, and his firsthand account of how the Yahudim (Jews) and Yahshar’el dealt with Greek and other languages they considered pagan. Josephus was a Yahudim historian in Israel in A.D. 37. He was the most productive writer in Israel’s history, and his work is widely accepted and used as a primary source by many scholars worldwide. Some say Josephus was a Pharisee born of a priestly line, although this is speculative. He was a highly educated scholar and advocate in Israel’s affairs, later leading the Yahudim army against Roman attacks in Galilee. However, Flavius Josephus ultimately defected to the Roman side and was granted Roman citizenship.

Flavius Josephus’s firsthand account of the Greek language

In this writing, we learned that Josephus, a highly educated scholar known for his vast knowledge and intellect, openly acknowledged his limited proficiency in the Greek language. He admitted that he did not know Greek well enough to speak it fluently and emphasized that he knew only a few individuals who had mastered it. This serves as a testament to the fact that Greek was not widely spoken in Israel and was not prevalent as a secondary language. Learning Greek required deliberate study and was not a casual pursuit in first-century Israel. Moreover, going beyond a simple Greek fluency of what was necessary to get by was not encouraged and looked on as common, pointing back to his lack of knowing many who mastered Greek. Conversely, in the cultural context of that time, wisdom was attributed to individuals who deeply understood Torah law and accurately interpreted its meanings.

Definition of Fluent:

• The measurement of the ability one has to speak smoothly and freely without the need to pause and think about the grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation one needs to communicate.
• Capable of using a language easily and accurately
• Having or showing mastery of a subject or skill

Definition of Literate:

• The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts
• Able to read and write
• Having knowledge or competence
• Having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read.

If you think about it, you can see similar commonalities in our American society today. Many non-native English speakers (immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, visa workers, etc,.) are moving here from around the world. Many of them, if not most, are not trying to master the English language. Their goal, more or less, is to learn enough to get by (get a job, earn money, communicate, and be somewhat sociable). I can’t be entirely certain, but it seems unlikely that their aim is to become a scholar in the English language, much less an English book writer. It’s worth noting that many Americans, despite being exposed to English from a young age and studying it in school, are in a similar position, knowing just enough to get by.

According to The National Literacy Institute

“In 2024, the literacy rate in the United States is 79% for adults, which means that 21% of adults are illiterate. This is based on the following literacy statistics:”

• 54% of adults have a literacy level below 6th grade
• 20% of adults have a literacy level below 5th grade
• 34% of adults who lack literacy proficiency were born outside the US

Are we to believe that Yahshua, His Yahudim disciples, and most of the people in Israel were fluent and literate in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek? No, they likely spoke a small amount of Greek, the language of trade and business, to earn money and be sociable. Hebrew was probably spoken fluently, but literacy was low, whereas Aramaic was spoken fluently, and literacy was high.

Is it not interesting that Hebrew and Aramaic hold a sense of Holiness in many Hebrew circles today, and Greek is not to be found among them and is still considered pagan? With that said, Aramaic is not without its faults either, as the language was forced upon Yahshar’el during the Babylonian captivity. Aramaic was a slave language for Yahshar’el, just like English is a slave language for the Yahshar’el in America, taken in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Therefore, it is not a Heavenly language, as many think. However, it is the language that Yahshua spoke, making it Qodesh (holy), or at least His words and the Aramaic words of others in the New Testament are Qodesh.

Conclusion

Yahshua and most other Yahudim were fluent and literate in the Aramaic language (Luke 4:16-21, 2:39-52). According to Matthew 15:24, Yahshua’s mission was to reach “the sheep which went astray from the house of Yahshar’el,.” So, it was essential for him to convey 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s message in a way that the people of Yahshar’el could understand. Since they were not fluent in Greek, He communicated in Aramaic to ensure they could comprehend His teachings and possibly some Hebrew.

The Apostle Shaul (Paul) was slightly different from Yahshua in that he was a Roman Citizen and spoke Greek. However, his message was always to the Yahudim first and then to the gentile, which means he would have communicated via Aramaic. Shaul’s ministry pattern is mentioned an impressive nine times in the book of Acts. (Acts 13:14, 14:1, 17:1-2, 17:10, 17:16-17, 18:4, 18:19, 19:8, 28:17). Paul was in line with Flavius Josephus, who wrote in Aramaic First to the Yahudim and later translated his works into Greek.

• Imagine that your husband, whom you deeply loved, had passed away, and his heartfelt love letters to you had been translated into Chinese. Which would hold a greater sentimental or emotional connection for you – the original letters or the translations?

• If someone took the originals and left you with the Chinese translations, wouldn’t you insist on getting the originals back?

Let’s say you could not get the originals back and have the Chinese letters translated back into your native English. Well, now you have a translation of a translation. Much of the original power and meaning were lost through translation from English to Chinese, languages that are quite alien to each other. But then, the translation from Chinese back to English at least doubles the dilemma, adding to the complexity.

Do you see the dilemma with all the translation confusion? I submit that the Peshitta is a collection of lost or stolen love letters of the good news in Yahshua’s native tongue, Aramaic. It is the love letters and story of your lover and it is the original or straight original, as the word Peshitta means straight. We should be using it as our primary source, not Greek.

Your Bible is probably a translation, of a translation, of a translation. The process is perhaps as follows: Hebrew or Aramaic to Greek, from Greek to Latin, and from Latin to English. Since we have read only translations and translations of translations, do you think anything has been lost?

Subtle changes here and there have the ability to alter the meaning of things and cause massive illusions and confusion that ultimately turn into delusion. Most people will say their Bible is good enough or in a translation they can understand. However, I challenge you to reach for a deeper understanding, led by the Ruach HaKodesh and motivated by critical thinking that will alter your perspective on Bible translations and force you to look for a direct word-for-word translation of the original text.

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Who’s changing the TRUTH Now?

While the title of this Truth or Illusion Food for Thought is “Missing Scriptures,” it is apparent that the underlying issue extends beyond the mere absence of Scriptures. Truth is often obscured by the passage of time and the actions of individuals; this instance is no different. The people from the historical eras we have been discussing and will continue to discuss were wicked, full of hatred, and motivated by misguided intentions, deceiving spirits, and doctrines of demons. These influences led to the removal, alteration, and reinterpretation of Scripture as well as the removal and exclusion of books for the spreading of lawlessness and their own selfish purposes. Additionally, they were navigating a way out of a period they termed the Dark Ages (Middle Ages) and needed to establish an identity. Unfortanly, the identity they settled on was colonizer, and their chosen religion, Christianity, played a considerable role.

Missing Scriptures part 2.1

Missing Scriptures part 2.2

Continued from last week

As we explore the history and truth, keep these words and definitions in mind:

• Hellenization: The spread of Greek culture that began after Alexander the Great’s conquest in the fourth century B.C.E.
• Renaissance: A period of European (Roman) cultural, religious, artistic, political, and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art.
• Protestant Reformation: A religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. It resulted in the creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism, a name used collectively to refer to the many religious groups that separated from the Roman Catholic Church due to differences in doctrine.

History Embroiled in Hatred

Although the protestants broke free from the influence of the RCC, they continued many pagan non-biblical practices such as Sunday worship, cross/idol worship, pagan holidays, festivals, etc. Additionally, the reformers continued in their RCC historically learned hatred of the true Yahudim (Jews) and converted Jew-ISH people. Their hatred did not simply fade away. As the hatred persisted, the reformers, like the Greeks of old, sought to paint their image and ideology upon 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Word to distance themselves further from the true Yahudim and the Elohim of what they call the Old Testament/Torah.

Note: The RCC, Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation are also responsible for Yahusha (Jesus) and all the other Yahshar’el (Israelites) being reimaged or reimagined as caucasian or non-melanated individuals.

This cultural appropriation, brainwashing, and deception was accomplished by their version of Hellenization called the Renaissance period (1 Maccabees 3:48). Keep in mind, as we learned last week, that the true Yahudim and Yahshar’elites were being rounded up, chained, and sold as slaves through the Transatlantic Slave Trade during this period. This enslavement was authorized by the RCC Pope and carried out by Catholics, Protestant Reformers, and Protestant members. No one stopped it; in fact, the enslavement of the true Yahudim and Yahshar’elites allowed for their identities to be lost and hijacked by another group of people (Jeremiah 17:4, Rev 2:9, 3:9).

To help you understand the mindset of this movement, I’ve compiled some keywords and writings from Martin Luther and John Calvin, the main leaders of the Reformation. You can Hear, Feel, and Almost See the Hatred.

Martin Luther:

“In this treatise, he argues that Jewish synagogues and schools be set on fire, prayer books be destroyed, rabbis forbidden to preach, Jewish homes burned, and property and money confiscated. Luther demanded that no mercy or kindness be given to Jews,[3] that they be afforded no legal protection,[4] and “these poisonous envenomed worms” should be drafted into forced labor or expelled forever.[5] He also advocates murder of all Jews, writing “[W]e are at fault in not slaying them.” [6]“

“these poisonous envenomed worms should be drafted into forced labor or expelled forever.”

Martin Luther

John Calvin:

“I have had much conversation with many Jews: I have never seen either a drop of piety or a grain of truth or ingenuousness – nay, I have never found common sense in any Jew.” [43]

“David H. Price notes Calvin’s nearly unknown and posthumously published (1575) work that Calvin wrote in response to a rabbi and in which Calvin describes Jews as a “profane people, indeed, filthy dogs” (146)”.

“profane people, indeed, filthy dogs”

John Calvin

So, through the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation, the translators aligned the translations of the Bible with their doctrines, bias, and superiority complex, just like Greek Hellenization. One would think that since this book of Scriptures was for and about Yahshar’el (Israelites), their input would be needed and valued, BUT IT WAS NOT. Over time, multiple versions and variations led to translations that are now several generations away from the original language. As a result, each translation has strayed farther from the original text, becoming more watered down and distant from the truth.

Consider This

• Did the Gentiles comprehend the full depth of Hebrew words, including formal and informal language?
• Were the Gentiles genuinely interested in understanding the Hebrews, given their hatred towards Yahshar’el and their desire to persecute and enslave them?
• Did the Gentiles want a brotherly or scholarly relationship with a people they deemed filthy dogs, void of common sense, poisonous envenomed worms, or people who don’t understand their own scriptures?

Hatred of a people in light of the topic reminds me of a wall I encountered during my recent visit to the Bahamas. This wall was adorned with Bahamian words and phrases patterned after their flag in vibrant black, aquamarine, and gold. I’m not Bahamian, so of course, I did not comprehend the meaning of many of the words and expressions. However, my affection for my Bahamian brothers and sisters sparked a curiosity within me to seek out the meanings of these phrases. Fortunately, a local Bahamian I was with did fill me in on some of them.

While I was curious to understand the meaning of some of the native terminology and cultural aspects, I must admit that I wasn’t inclined to engage fully. I thought to myself, would I even remember them, use these phrases, or need them? I told myself no and moved on.

Now, imagine if I hated and wanted to persecute Bahamians. Would I even care about their language(s)? Would I decipher all these meanings correctly without bias or agenda? Would I care to know about a people I have ordered to be persecuted, murdered, and enslaved? Obviously not! If I did care about them and their ways, I would sit down, listen, and learn, even more so if I was going to follow their Elohim, Scriptures, and beliefs. I would probably even live with or among them to learn. I most certainly would not capture, enslave, usurp, and kill them or rewrite their Holy Scriptures to my liken.

So What Bible(s) Should be Used?

Definition of Interpretation:

• The act or the result of interpreting: explanation
• A particular adaptation or version of a work, method, or style
• A teaching technique that combines factual with stimulating explanatory information

Definition of Verbatim:

• In the exact words: word for word
• being in or following the exact words: word-for-word

When accepting biblical translations from Hebrew/Aramaic to English or whatever language you read, you must obtain a verbatim copy or the closest to verbatim you can get, not an interpretation.

An interpretation can leave out or insert critical words or phrases while translating. Do you want to be misled by interpretations that have ignored, removed, or added phrases not found in the original text? Please look at the definitions of interpretation and verbatim so everything is clear as to what I am saying. We do not want an adaptation or version of a work with combined stimulating information; we need the exact word-for-word translation.

Example of the Verbatim vs Interpretation Confusion using Revelation 22:14

Original

The Peshitta Aramaic-English Interlinear New Testament

Verbatim Translations

HRB, HalleluYAH Scriptures, Cepher, KJV, BYNV

• “Blessed are the ones doing His commandments, that their authority will be over the Tree of Life, and that they may enter by the gates into the city.”

Interpretation Translations

ESV, NIV, NASB, Message, CSB, NLT and many Bibles read:

• “Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.“

Although there is no perfect translation, please take care when choosing a Bible to study with. As BBBs (Bible Believing Believers), we should be mindful of paraphrased, thought-for-thought, and gender-neutral and inclusive Bibles like the NIV, NLT, Message Bible, etc., as they can reflect the opinions and religious beliefs of the person(s) and not the true intent or spirit of the Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.

I primarily use the following Bibles. However, none of these Bibles conclude who the true Yahshar’el (Israelites) are.

• HRB – Hebraic Roots Bible (PDF) – Free downloads available. They do not charge for a hard copy of the Bible. However, they ask for a $35 donation to help print more Bibles for others who can’t afford one.
• The Peshitta Aramaic-English New Testament An Interlinear Translation Online
• HalleluYAH Scriptures – Free standard edition for those who cannot afford one.
• Cepher
• BYNV – Besorah of Yahusha Natsarim Version

Conclusion

𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 has instructed us in Duet 4:12, Proverbs 30:5–6, and Rev 22:18–19 that we are not to add, supplement, take away, or diminish His Word. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Word must not be polluted, corrupted, or subjected to human traditions, opinions, and agendas. We must not change the meaning of the text by deleting and adding phrases and passages or removing books. We must not knowingly misrepresent, change, or falsify what is in the original text. As Yahshar’el and BBBs, we must submit to the Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and allow it to fully live within us richly (Colossians 3:16) so that it might instruct, reproof, correct, and train us in righteousness so that we might be perfected. (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Lastly, we must not stand with or accept others who do these abominable things.

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Who’s changing the TRUTH Now?

Definition of Illusion:

• A false idea or belief
• A thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses
• A deceptive appearance or impression

Definition of TRUTH:

• The quality or state of being true
• That which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
• Accurate or exact
• A fact or belief that is accepted as true <— This is in fact not Truth

Last week, you should have participated in the study activity, which would have helped you to identify the numerous missing scriptures in specific Bible translations. As we delve deeper into this week’s topic, let’s examine the who, what, when, where, and why these distortions have infiltrated Bible translations and the impact they have.

Truth vs Illusion

Illusion:

Many biblical scholars, world religious leaders, and historians have taught the world that Christianity was or is a love-based religion. A “love thy neighbor as thyself” or a “do until others as you would have them do unto you” type of religion. However, they often omit the darker doctrines and history that have shaped Christian thought and practice. The Bible indeed teaches those principles, and Christianity displayed it historically on the surface, but this was the Illusion. You might have a change of perspective if you dig just a little into history and consider specific historical facts like:

• Convert or Die – Christian Crusades, in which Christians killed 1.7 million to 9 million people in the name of Jesus
• Convert or Die – Spanish Inquisition, in which 3,000 -300,000 people were tortured, enslaved, and or killed via Christianity in the name of Jesus
• Roman Catholic Pope Nicolas V issued a series of papal bulls that granted Portugal THE RIGHT to enslave, thus starting the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Transatlantic Slave Trade was the largest unrecorded holocaust or genocide in history. The death toll was so high the number is uncountable.

Through these and many more hidden illusions or delusions, the Tares hid under the guise of Biblical principles while infiltrating and plotting out their agendas. It is with these hateful, racist, bigoted, and discriminatory hearts that these Tares translated the Holy Scriptures. Is there any wonder why so many hate groups identify as Christian? KKK (Ku Klux Klan), White nationalist, Neo-Confederate, etc.

Truth:

The first followers of Yahusha (Jesus) were called Nazarenes (Acts 24:5), AKA followers of The Way (followers of both the law of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and the testimony of Yahshua Act 24:14, Act 18:26, Revelation 12:17). The original followers of Yahshua were persecuted by the Yahudim (Jews), Greeks, Romans, and even some Muslims. This initial persecution pressed them so hard that they changed their beliefs and practices, thus morphing them over time into something that Yahusha and the original Nazarenes would not recognize. The Nazarens also adopted the name Christian, which was meant to be an insult given to them by the Greeks. Soon after, Christianity was hijacked by the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) or Universal Church, which added more falsehoods through syncretism, turning the faith into a religion. Finally, through the Protestant Reformation, the religion was scattered into many different “do as thy wilt” denominations, which we see today. It was during the reign of the RCC and the Protestant Reformation that Bibles were translated.

Explore the Truth

As we explore the history and truth, keep these words and definitions in mind:

• Hellenization: The spread of Greek culture that began after Alexander the Great’s conquest in the fourth century B.C.E.

• Renaissance: A period of European (Roman) cultural, religious, artistic, political, and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art.

• Protestant Reformation: A religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. It resulted in the creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism, a name used collectively to refer to the many religious groups that separated from the Roman Catholic Church due to differences in doctrine.

As mentioned last week, it is not through ignorance that most Bible translations have numerous flaws but more of an intentional ignorance by way of agendas and demonic influence. The Protestant Reformation, led by Martin Luther, John Calvin, and others, was the launching pad for Bible translation, differing doctrines, and multiple denominations. The Reformation rightfully loosened the Roman Catholic Church’s (RCC) suffocating control, influence, and coercive power over the false religion of Christianity, as the RCC was leading people astray with harmful and misleading practices.

The RCC’s power was so strong and overwhelming that its influence reached far into government politics and laws with its papal authority. The Papal Authority authorized the Spanish Inquisition, slavery, and what they called holy wars, killing and enslaving millions, all the while calling themselves the love thy neighbor as thy self religion. Regrettably, its influence continues today, as the RCC remains the largest denomination of Christianity, with over 1.278 billion members.

The Protestant Reformation began in 1517, leading to many Scriptures translations such as the Luther Bible in 1522 and 1534, Myles Coverdale Bible in 1535, Geneva Bible in 1560, King James Version in 1611, etc., and ended around 1648. Reformation-era translations were translated from the original Hebrew and Aramaic languages and, unfortunately, from the flawed Greek Manuscripts. Despite the origins of the original text, most translators used anti-Torah and anti-Hebrew theologies, reflecting their biases, hatred, and ideology of the era. It is important to note that the Transatlantic Slave Trade started in 1526, nine years after the start of the Reformation and during the Renaissance era of 1485-1649. Today’s translators have maintained the same practices as the Tares of old in using the Greek (Novum Testamentum Graece or Greek New Testament ) manuscripts over the actual original Aramaic Peshitta manuscript.

Conclusion

History continued next week!

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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Study Activity

Must-do Activity: Grab an NIV, NLT, or ESV Bible translation and read Matthew 18:10-14 “The Parable of the Lost Sheep.” If you didn’t have access to one of these Bibles, no worries. Click on one of these links: www.biblegateway.com or www.biblestudytools.com and read it. These websites allow you to explore the passage in multiple Bible versions. We will have a discussion about this later, so please read through this passage using a couple of different versions.

22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Who’s changing the TRUTH Now?

Beware of the Tares

Now let’s look at Matthew 13:24-30 “The parable of the Wheat and the Tares.” Here, Yahusha explains how the enemy Hêlēl (Satan) plants and grows tares (wicked people) among the wheat (Holy people or Qodashim) that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 plants. The wheat and the tares look almost identical but are entirely different. The tares are weeds that can uproot the wheat if grown too close together.

Yahusha was explaining that there were and will be imitators, impostors, and frauds living side by side with 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s children. These individuals are called tares and will mimic, deceive, and mislead others by any means necessary, wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15). In like manner Paul, in his letters to the Colossians, warns of these wolves or tares misleading people through philosophy, doctrines, theologies, and empty deceit (Colossians 2:8). Therefore, it’s vital to put on the full armor of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and remain vigilant against such individuals and influences, while also ensuring that we embody the ways, precepts, and commands of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.

The parable of the wheat and tares goes much deeper, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 willing there will be a food for thought about it someday. If you truly get an understanding of this parable, you will realize that the rapture theology is a demon doctrine.

Study Activity Continued

Let’s go back to the Matthew 18:10-14 activity from earlier. Did you read it? If not, please take a moment to do so. If you did, did you notice anything about the scriptures? No, nothing stands out; look closer. THERE IS NO VERSE 11. The NIV, NLT, ESV, and many other versions have removed this scripture and others as well as reworded others, completely changing their meanings. Who changed the truth into a lie? It was scholars, religious leaders, and religious organizations, AKA TARES.

Note: Other missing scriptures from various Bibles:

John 5:4, Matthew 23:14, Matthew 17:21, Mark 7:16, Mark 9:44, Mark 9:46, Mark 11:26, Mark 15:28, Luke 17:36, John 5:4, Acts 8:37, Acts 15:34, Acts 24:7, Acts 28:29, Romans 16:24

Truth vs Illusion

Illusion

Scholars and world religious leaders argue that their translations are more accurate despite the fact that they have omitted verses, phrases, and words. They contend that their changes were necessary to accurately match what they perceived and accepted as the original text. To add insult to injure, the vast majority of these Bible translations and many more have also taken the name of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 in vain and replaced it with lord and god (Jeremiah 23:27), as well as changing the name of the Son Yahusha to Iēsous/Iesus/Jesus.

The Greeks changed the name Yahusha to Iēsous to better align with the names of their own gods, such as Zeus, Uranus, Erebus, Venus, Morpheus, and Prometheus. This change was more about cultural assimilation and less about accurately translating the name, which is not, in my opinion, translatable. These actions are undoubtedly a gross demonic overstep, as their sources and influence are of a flawed Greek type. However, I reiterate again that they assert they use the most reliable Greek manuscripts.

Truth

It is not through ignorance that most Bible translations have numerous flaws but more of an intentional ignorance by way of agendas and demonic influence. The enemy, Satan, is a liar and a deceiver, and the Earth is full of his children/tares doing his work (John 8:44, Revelation 12:9). Last week, I placed too much in the Food for Thought, which made for a long read. So, we will break these reasons down over the next few Food for Thoughts. First, let’s uncover the truth about the New and Old Testament and their Hebrew and Aramaic origins to debunk the notion that the Old Testament is Hebrew and the New Testament Greek.

How do we know the original New and Old Testament were written in Hebrew and Aramaic?

The languages spoken by Yahusha (Jesus) and His disciples were primarily Aramaic, which Yahshar’el (Israelites) learned while in Babylonian captivity, and some Hebrew, not Greek. Although the Protestant Reformation (we will learn about that later) allowed biblical scholars/tares to translate the Bible into English and other languages for the masses to read and understand, many Bible translations are flawed or even corrupted. The American Bible Society acknowledges over 900 English Bible translations, and I submit that our enemy, Hêlēl (Satan), has his hand in most of them. Thankfully, we are in an era where religious organizations and governments can no longer suppress historical information. It is readily available, and 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 has supplied a remnant of translators after his own heart to supply His word (Daniel 12:4).

Bible Translations Flaws Due to Cultural Bias, Changes, and Differences

Definition of Cultural Bias:

• perspectives, attitudes, and behaviours based on the standards of one’s own culture
• assumes that one’s own culture is superior to others
•  interpret something based on your own culture’s standards 

Throughout generations and the cultural changes that occur, words often change their meanings, as seen in the English language examples below.

English words Awful and Nice; what exactly do they mean? Well, it depends on the generation or era:

Now, consider the challenges of translating from one language to another and then to another over the ages, with words changing meaning and with indifference to a specific culture. These translations went from Hebrew/Aramaic to Greek, then Latin, and on to English, and ultimately into other languages. Additionally, we must consider that some translators and religious organizations had their own agendas or were working under the influence of an organization’s agenda, as we learn in the weeks to come. Lastly, we must not forget that the culture of Yahshar’el was hated and despised at the time most of the Greek and Latin translations were done. Would it be a stretch to think that the Greeks and later Romans ignored some of the meanings of Hebrew writing and input their own or displayed cultural bias (1 Maccabees 3:48)?

Conclusion

Continued Next week

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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Who’s changing the TRUTH Now?

Study Activity

Must-do Activity: Grab an NIV, NLT, or ESV Bible translation and read Matthew 18:10-14 “The Parable of the Lost Sheep.” If you didn’t have access to one of these Bibles, no worries. Click on one of these links: www.biblegateway.com or www.biblestudytools.com and read it. These websites allow you to explore the passage in multiple Bible versions. We will have a discussion about this later, so please read through this passage using a couple of different versions.

22-23 – Professing to be wise, they became foolish and CHANGED the glory of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of a corruptible man,….

25: Who changed the truth of Elohim into a lie …

Romans 1:22-23, 25 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Beware of the Tares

Now let’s look at Matthew 13:24-30 “The parable of the Wheat and the Tares.” Here, Yahusha explains how the enemy Hêlēl (Satan) plants and grows tares (wicked people) among the wheat (Holy people or Qodashim) that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 plants. The wheat and the tares look almost identical but are entirely different. The tares are weeds that can uproot the wheat if grown too close together.

Yahusha was explaining that there were and will be imitators, impostors, and frauds living side by side with 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s children. These individuals are called tares and will mimic, deceive, and mislead others by any means necessary, wolves in sheep’s clothing (Matthew 7:15). In like manner Paul, in his letters to the Colossians, warns of these wolves or tares misleading people through philosophy, doctrines, theologies, and empty deceit (Colossians 2:8). Therefore, it’s vital to put on the full armor of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and remain vigilant against such individuals and influences, while also ensuring that we embody the ways, precepts, and commands of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.

The parable of the wheat and tares goes much deeper, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 willing there will be a food for thought about it someday. If you understand this parable, you will realize that the rapture theology is a demon doctrine.

Study Activity Continued

Let’s go back to the Matthew 18:10-14 activity from earlier. Did you read it? If not, please take a moment to do so. If you did, did you notice anything about the scriptures? No nothing stands out, look closer. THERE IS NO VERSE 11. The NIV, NLT, ESV, and many other versions have removed some scriptures and reworded others, completely changing their meanings. Who changed the truth into a lie? It was scholars, religious leaders, and religious organizations AKA tares.

Note: Other missing scriptures from various Bibles:

John 5:4, Mathew 23:14, Mathew 17:21, Mark 7:16, Mark 9:44, Mark 9:46, Mark 11:26, Mark 15:28, Luke 17:36, John 5:4, Acts 8:37, Acts 15:34, Acts 24:7, Acts 28:29, Romans 16:24

Truth vs Illusion

Illusion

Scholars and world religious leaders argue that their translations are more accurate despite the fact that they have omitted verses, phrases, and words. They contend that their changes were necessary to more accurately match what they know to be the original text. To add insult to injure, the vast majority of these Bibles and many more have also taken the name of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 in vain and changed it as well as changing the name of the Son to Jesus. These actions are undoubtedly a gross demonic overstep, as their sources are of a flawed Greek type. However, I reiterate that they assert they use the most reliable Greek manuscripts.

Truth

As we explore the truth, keep these words and their definitions in mind:

• Hellenization: The spread of Greek culture that began after Alexander the Great’s conquest in the fourth century B.C.E.

• Renaissance: A period of European (Roman) cultural, religious, artistic, political, and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art.

• Protestant Reformation: A religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. It resulted in the creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism, a name used collectively to refer to the many religious groups that separated from the Roman Catholic Church due to differences in doctrine.

It is not through ignorance that most Bible translations have numerous flaws but more of an intentional ignorance by way of agendas and demonic influence. The Protestant Reformation, led by Martin Luther, John Calvin, and others, was the launching pad for Bible translation, differing doctrines, and multiple denominations. The Reformation rightfully loosened the Roman Catholic Church’s (RCC) suffocating control, influence, and coercion power over the false religion of Christianity, as the RCC was leading people astray with harmful and misleading practices.

The RCC’s power was so strong and overwhelming that its influence reached far into government politics and laws with its papal authority. The Papal Authority authorized the Spanish Inquisition, massacres, enslavement of millions, and what they called holy wars which led to more killing, all the while calling themselves the love thy neighbor as thy self religion. Regrettably, its influence continues to do so today, as the RCC remains the largest denomination of Christianity, with over 1.278 billion members.

During the Protestant Reformation, the Holy Scriptures were translated from the original Hebrew and Aramaic languages. However, most translators used anti-Torah and anti-Hebrew theologies, reflecting their biases. Although the protestants broke free from the influence of the RCC, they continued many pagan non-biblical practices such as Sunday worship, Cross worship, pagan holidays, etc. Additionally, the reformers continued in their historical RCC hatred of the true Yahudim (Jews) and converted Jewish people did not fade away either. As the hatred persisted, the reformers, like the Greeks of old, sought to paint their image and ideology upon 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Word to distance themselves further from the Yahudim by way of the Renaissance (1 Maccabees 3:48).   

So, through the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation, the translators aligned the translations of the Bible with their own doctrines, just like Greek Hellenization. One would think that since this book of Scriptures was for and about Yahshar’el (Israelites), their impute would be needed and valued, but it was not. Over time, multiple versions and variations led to Bible translations that are now several generations away from the original language. As a result, each Bible translation has strayed farther from the original text, becoming more watered down and distant from the truth.

Note: The RCC, Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation are also responsible for Yahusha (Jesus) and all the other Yahshar’el (Israelites) being reimaged or reimagined as caucasian or non-melanated individuals.

Bible Translations Flaws Due to Cultural Changes and Differences

Throughout generations and the cultural changes that occur, words often change their meanings, as seen in the English language examples below.

English words Awful and Nice; what exactly do they mean? Well, it depends on the generation or era:

Now, consider the challenges of translating from one language to another and then to another over the ages – from Hebrew/Aramaic to Greek, Latin, English, and ultimately into other languages. Additionally, we must consider that some translators and religious organizations had their own agendas or were working under the influence of an organization’s agenda, as we learned earlier. Also, you need to consider whether the Gentiles understood all the ins and outs of Hebrew words, whether proper or slang and if they genuinely cared to know, seeing that they hated the Yahudim and wanted nothing more than to persecute them and enslave them.

Hatred of a people in light of the topic reminds me of a wall I encountered during a recent visit to the Bahamas. This wall was adorned with vibrant Bahamian words and phrases. Despite not comprehending the meaning of every single word and expression, I gleaned some of the meanings from a local Bahamian. Though I did want to know what some of them meant, I confess I did not care to know all of them or immerse myself entirely in their culture and ways despite my love for my Bahamian brothers and sisters. Now, imagine if I hated and persecuted Bahamians. Would I decipher all these meanings correctly without bias or agenda? Would I care to know about a people I have ordered to be persecuted, murdered, and enslaved? Obviously not. If I did, I would sit down and learn from them.

How do we know the original New and Old Testament were written in Hebrew and Aramaic?

The languages spoken by Yahusha (Jesus) and His disciples were primarily Aramaic, which Yahshar’el (Israelites) learned while in Babylonian captivity, and some Hebrew, not Greek. Although the Protestant Reformation allowed biblical scholars/tares to translate the Bible into English and other languages for the masses to read and understand, many Bible translations are flawed or even corrupted. The American Bible Society acknowledges over 900 English Bible translations, and I submit that our enemy, Hêlēl (Satan), has his hand in most of them. Thankfully, we are in an era where religious organizations and governments can no longer suppress historical information. It is readily available, and 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 has supplied a remnant of translators after his own heart to supply His word (Daniel 12:4).

What Bible Translations Should We Use

When accepting Bible translations from Hebrew/Aramaic to English or whatever language you read, you must obtain a verbatim copy, not an interpretation or the closest you can get.

Definition of Interpretation:

• The act or the result of interpreting: explanation
• A particular adaptation or version of a work, method, or style
• A teaching technique that combines factual with stimulating explanatory information

Definition of Verbatim:

• In the exact words: word for word
• being in or following the exact words : word-for-word

An interpretation can leave out or insert critical words or phrases while translating. Do you want to be misled by interpretations that have ignored, removed, or added phrases not found in the original text? Please look at the definition of interpretation and verbatim. We do not want an adaptation or version of a work with combined stimulating information, we need the exact word-for-word Bible translation.

Although there is no perfect Bible translation, please take care when choosing a Bible to study with. As BBBs (Bible Believing Believers), we should be mindful of paraphrased, thought-for-thought, and gender-neutral and inclusive Bibles like the NIV, NLT, and Message Bible etc,. as they can reflect the opinions and religious beliefs of the person(s) and not the true intent or spirit of the word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.

Bibles I use

• HRB – Hebraic Roots Bible (PDF) – Free download available. The congregation of YHWH does not charge for a hard copy of the Bible. However, they ask for a $35 donation to help print more Bibles for others to benefit that can’t afford them.
• HalleluYAH Scriptures – Free standard edition for those that cannot afford one.
• Cepher
• BYNV – Besorah of Yahusha Natsarim Version

Conclusion

𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 has instructed us in Duet 4:12, Proverbs 30:5–6, and Rev 22:18–19 that we are not to add, supplement, take away, or diminish His Word. Traditions and human opinions must not be equated with it. We must not change the meaning of the text by deleting and adding phrases and passages or removing books. We must not knowingly misrepresent, change, or falsify what is in the original. BBBs must submit to the Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and allow it to fully live within us richly (Colossians 3:16) so that it might instruct, reproof, correct, and train us in righteousness so that we might be perfected. (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Lastly, we must not stand with or accept others who do these abominable things.

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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Definition of TRUTH:

• The quality or state of being true
• That which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
• Accurate or exact

Definition of Illusion:

• A false idea or belief
• A thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses
• A deceptive appearance or impression

Satan’s Illusions and Deceptions Cause Confusion

Hêlēl (Satan) has been at work for many millenniums, planting traps and deceptions along with deceptive influences all around the Earth. Some of his deceptions are plain to see, while others are elaborate illusions, and still others remain hidden or imperceptible. As Bible Believing Believers (BBB) or Qedoshim (set apart ones), it is our duty and responsibility to expose the darkness of the Devil and his army at every opportunity. Our aim should be to draw the lost sheep of Yahshar’el and those destined to be grafted into Yahshar’el to 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s TRUTH.

As the Kingdom of Heaven draws nearer, Satan’s agenda in the unseen war has significantly intensified. 2 Corinthians 4:4 indicates that Satan is the g-o-d of this world, which means he is the primary influence on the beliefs, opinions, dreams, hopes, and views of the people in this world. You can see this in the sins and immorality of this world that seem to be contagious and spreading with no end in sight. Abba 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 would probably call the sin upon the Earth great as He did in Genesis 6:5 during the days of Noah.

Think about this:

• How is it that there are over 45,000 different denominations or sects of Christianity globally and multiple sects of Judaism all doing their own thing? (Satan’s illusions and deceptions)

• Shouldn’t believers all be in one accord following the will of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and the same Holy Scriptures, thus following the same commands, laws, feasts days, and precepts? (Satan’s illusions and deceptions)

• Do you find it strange that there are over 3,142 versions of the Bible? While many don’t see this as a problem because the alterations are generally minor. However slight the differences, they have the power to create whole new meanings and promote doctrines of demons. Other versions are not slight at all and promote varied theological approaches and meanings, distortions with personal idolatrous worldviews, errors, and the names of idols (God, Lord, Jesus, etc.), which goes against the third commandment. Is 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 the Aurthore of confusion? 1 Corinthians 14:33 (Satan’s illusions and deceptions)

• Has the Devil infiltrated Christianity and Judaism, or is he the creator of them like he is with the other religions of the World, or is this part of the strong delusion or deception sent by 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12)? Is there any wonder why 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will tell many people He NEVER knew them? (Matthew 7:21-23)”

10. and in all deceit of unrighteousness in those who will perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth in order for them to be saved.

11. And because of this, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will send to them a working of deception (strong delusion), for them to believe the lie,

12. that those not believing in the TRUTH, but who have delighted in unrighteousness all may be damned.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Tipping Point of Destruction

So, with the Prince of the Air, Satan, at the helm of our already corrupt civilizations, we have progressively increased in wickedness and depravity. Our communities are producing amoral people who believe right is wrong and wrong is right (Isaiah 5:20). Satan’s illusions, deceptions, and control have become overwhelmingly powerful in the political, religious, government, education, and entertainment systems of this world. We are at the tipping point of destruction.

The time is over in which we play religious games with the Word of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and with His people. We can no longer sugarcoat, tippy-toe around, or walk about lying instead of telling 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s unfiltered TRUTH. And we cannot believe the same lies that our forefathers believed and passed down. Lies taught by the Father of Lies (Satan) and his children through theologies, philosophy, doctrines, and fake history.

We must step outside of the false Christian religion that believes half of the Bible was done away with and promotes lawlessness. Likewise, we must also step away from Judaism and any other religion that does not believe Yahusha was the Messiah. We are in 2024, and the TRUTH is available for those who seek it, have an ear to hear it, and have eyes to see it. It’s available for those willing to stop listening to doctrines, pick up the Bible, read it, and learn the ways of Abba 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄.

23. But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in TRUTH. For the Father also seeks such, the ones worshiping Him.
24 Elohim is spirit, and the ones worshiping Him must worship in spirit and TRUTH.

John 4:23-24 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

What Should We Do?

In Ephesians 6:11-17 we are instructed to put on the whole armor of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 in order to firmly stand our ground and withstand the strategies of Satan. The first piece of armor Sha’ul (Paul) revealed in verse 14 was the belt of TRUTH. The belt of TRUTH is not mentioned first out of coincidence but out of purpose. The 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s TRUTH is central to everything a BBB does, lives, says, and believes. It is the very foundation 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 laid from the beginning of time, and it stands no matter who believes it or not and whether someone likes it or not.

To understand Sha’ul’s armor analogy, let’s examine the attire of the people of that era and the regions Yahshar’elites lived in. In ancient times, individuals wore long, sheet-like robes such as tunics, thawbs, or thobes as both clothing and protection against the scorching heat. These garments posed a significant challenge in times of combat, confrontation, or even heavy labor. The excess fabric of the long robe could severely restrict movement, rendering them slow, unsteady, and vulnerable to attacks and potential mishaps such as tripping or stumbling. Consequently, a quick and essential maneuver for a soldier would be to swiftly gather and secure the excess fabric, tightly fasten it, and tuck it into the belt. Girding up would free the soldier and prepare him for immediate action.

And this is everlasting life, that they may know You, the Elohim of TRUTH, and Yahusha Messiah, whom You have sent.

John 17:3-6 (HRB)

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In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

The Effects of Missing TRUTH

Suppose we as BBBs refuse to gird up ourselves with 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s TRUTH. In that case, we are inviting a multitude of consequential problems into our lives that will undoubtedly cost us our lives. Without the TRUTH, you will not be able to put on the rest of the armor, and therefore, the Devil will place you in bondage and enslave your mind until you are completely consumed. You can also look forward to never being free as John 8:32 teaches that it is 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s TRUTH that sets us free. The very TRUTH that you refuse to accept.

Until you acknowledge the TRUTH, you will be stuck in a perpetual cycle of Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25: “There is a way that seems upright to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.” I know this sounds grim, but this is the truth. 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 does not have 45,000 different truths or ways of doing things. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever more. If you don’t accept the whole TRUTH, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 will give you over to a reprobate mind and/or keep you in the strong delusion that you should believe the lie. Romans 1:24-32 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

To have on the belt of TRUTH is to know 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s TRUTH and live it out daily. Having the belt of TRUTH fastened tightly now allows the other armor pieces to be put on. But it starts with the TRUTH. The majority of Christians are embarrassingly ignorant of the faith and have little Bible knowledge (TRUTH). Leaving them to be easily picked apart by Hêlēl (Satan), atheists, agnostics, or those who believe in false deities. Hence the explosion in Christians turning atheist and agnostic.

The Effects on the Children Missing TRUTH

According to Lifeway Research, “70% of youth stop attending church and start leaving when they graduate from high school.”

Christian-raised children grow up not fully understanding who 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 is or who they are in Yahusha. Their understanding of the faith was poured or forced upon them with lies, half-truths, or a dumbed-down version of the gospel, leaving them empty with questions that rtheir parents nor pastor could answer or wanted to answer. In short, their faith, belief, salvation, etc., was not real to them because TRUTH was not taught.

They WERE NOT taught that the Bible is a REAL history book of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s chosen nation, the Hebrews, AKA Yahshar’elites (Israelites), not to be mistaken with Rev2:9s or Rev3:9s. Neither were they taught the feast days, but rather taught Christmas, Easter, Ash Wednesday, Halloween, etc., However, they were taught to focus on the New Testament and not the “done away with” Old Testament, not knowing that the Old Testament teaches the very nature and ways of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄. They were never taught the name 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 or that the name of the Savior is Yahusha, NOT Jesus, because there was no letter “J.” The letter J was invented in 1524, which would also mean that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s name IS NOT Jehovah.

Being a BBB is not about attending a church or being sold out for Jesus, but about accepting Yahusha and living for 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 by following His ways, precepts, and commands (Revelation 12:17). Christianity has completely stripped away the laws of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 by ignoring Torah, the prophets, and the words of Yahusha (Matthew 5:17).

Conclusion

We are losing Yahshar’elites and grafted in believers left and right because we are failing to put on the belt of TRUTH. We were taught many falsehoods that directly contradic Scripture, and we believed the deceptions and illusions. Unfortunately, and to a fault, we have NOT girded our loins with the belt of TRUTH, but have placed the belt of lies on and it is not able to hold up our tunics, let alone armor. Therefore we are restrained, slow, off balance, continuously tripping and falling and are unable to put on the rest of the whole armor of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄. (Hosea 4:6) My people perish for the lack of knowledge. What good is having any of the other pieces if you don’t understand the TRUTH about them?

Questions

• What is the Helmet of Salvation if you don’t know the TRUTH about salvation, how or why we need it, who it comes from, how to get it, and how to hold on to it?
• What is the Breastplate of Righteousness if you don’t know what righteousness is?
• What is the Shield of Faith if you don’t know who or what to have Faith in and why?
• What is the Sword of the Spirit when you don’t know anything in the book and what you do know you don’t even know if it’s true? You don’t study it so you will never be able to rightly divide the word in TRUTH. (2 Timothy 2:15)
• What is the Boots of Peace if you don’t know the good news? In John 17 Yahusha prays to Abba 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and tells 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 that He has finished the work He was given. That work was to share the good news of everlasting life. But what was everlasting life? John 17:3-6 “And this is everlasting life, that they may know You, the Elohim of TRUTH, and Yahusha Messiah, whom You have sent. I have glorified You on the earth. I finished the work that You gave Me to do. And now Father, glorify Me with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the existence of the world. I revealed Your name to the men whom You gave to Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me; and they have kept Your Word.

We will discuss these and many of the falsehoods in the weeks ahead.

By: David Edwards – HalleluYAH – Praise YAH – Praise 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄

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• The Law of YAHWEH is truth (Psalms 119:142)
• The Law of YAHWEH is good, holy, and just (Romans 7:12)
• The Law of YAHWEH is perfect, sure, right, and pure (Psalms 19:7-9)
• The Law of YAHWEH is not burdensome (1 John 5:3)
• The Law of YAHWEH is a light (Proverbs 6:23)
• The Law of YAHWEH is spiritual (Romans 7:14)
• The Law of YAHWEH is constant (Matthew 5:18)

In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

Definition of TRUTH

1. The quality or state of being true.
2. That which is true or in accordance with fact or reality.
3. Accurate or exact.

How do we walk in the truth of YAHWEH?

King Solomon provides us with the answer in Proverbs 3:1-6. He says, “My son, Do not forget my Torah, but let your heart guard and keep my commandments, for they shall add length of days and long life and peace to you. Mercy and truth will not forsake you, tie them on your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and you shall find favor and good understanding in the sight of Elohim and man. Trust in YAHWEH with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear YAHWEH and depart from evil.”

Teach me your ways, O YAHWEH, and I will walk and live your TRUTH; Direct my heart to fear your name [with awe-inspired reverence and submission wonder]. 

Psalms 86:11 (AMP)

In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

In these scriptures, Solomon advises his son to remember the truth, which is the law of YAHWEH, and to allow his heart to guard and keep the commandments. Through his YAHWEH-given wisdom, Solomon recognizes that the mind and heart are the battlegrounds where life’s internal struggles occur. The mind controls our thinking, actions, decisions, and rationale, while the heart governs our emotions and feelings. Both the mind and heart are in constant conflict with each other.

Solomon couples the two together because he knows they must work in oneness for success. The Torah must be kept in the remembrance of our minds, not as a mental exercise but as something studied, learned, and thought about often. Through the emotion or feeling of love and loyalty, the heart is to guard and keep the Torah and commandments. This is why Yahshua said in John 14:15, “If you love Me, keep My commandments,” indicating that the emotion of love for Yahshua would make you keep the commandments which is an action that the mind governs.

Examples:

• Loyalty and Love for your wife or husband would keep you from committing adultery.
• Love for your neighbor would keep you from stealing their property.
• Loyalty and Love for your family and friends would keep you from lying to them.

Solomon continues by saying we should tie mercy and YAHWEH‘s truth around our necks and write them on our hearts. Instructing his son to bind or merge his life with YAHWEH’s mercy and truth, making it the controlling part of who he is and folding it into his very nature. Again pointing to the heart, but this time the heart is getting instructions written on it to keep it in check from all the other feelings and emotions. Proverbs 4:23 tells us, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” there is nothing better to keep your heart than the truth of YAHWEH. But wait, YAHWEH does not leave us to write his Torah on our hearts alone. He gives a promise in Hebrews 8:10 and Jeremiah 31:33 “I will put My Torah in their inward parts, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their Elohim, and they shall be My people.” Lastly, he says to not trust in our own understanding or to be wise in our own eyes, but to trust in YAHWEH with your whole heart. Once the heart has His truth written on it and its love and loyalty guard His truth, you can remove your thoughts, understandings, and ideas and trust YAHWEH completely.

The importance of YAHWEH‘s truth cannot be overstated, as it is the very foundation upon which we build our lives. As stated in Matthew 4:4, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every Word that proceeds out of the mouth of YAHWEH.” Can we tie YAHWEH’s truth around our necks or write them on the tablets of our hearts if we don’t know it? Can you trust in YAHWEH with all your heart or live by His word(s) if you don’t know Him, His Word(s), His ways, and His truth? The simple answers are no and no, and you are more likely to put your trust in other people (family, friends, pastors, politicians, scientists), things (drugs, alcohol, idols, ideas), or yourself. Without His Truth, you will be led astray by the false teachings of others or your own misguided beliefs, ultimately leading you down a path of confusion and uncertainty. Therefore, it is paramount that we strive to understand and internalize Yahweh’s truth, binding it to our necks and writing it on our hearts, so that we may live according to His divine plan.

How do we become truth followers?

As Bible Believing Believers, it is essential to make a habit of immersing ourselves in YAH‘s Word every day. By reading, studying, and meditating on His Truth, Law, and precepts, we can engrave them deeply into our hearts and minds. This consistent practice allows us to keep YAHWEH’s teachings at the center of our thoughts, guiding our actions both consciously and subconsciously. Ultimately, this enables us to walk in His truth and live a life that honors Him.

Consider approaching Bible study as you would studying for a test, as we are currently being tested in life. If your goal is to pass an important test successfully, it is imperative to have a solid game plan in place. This means carving out dedicated study time, setting specific goals to work towards, utilizing helpful visual aids, reviewing challenging areas, and even joining a study group for added support. Throughout your preparation, you’ll keep track of a ton of information – from facts and equations to historical dates and quotes. You may even think about it day and night, even in your dreams. 

However, what happens after the test? Do you reinforce the learned knowledge with continued study or stop? Hermann Ebbinghaus, the creator of “the forgetting curve” observed that without conscientious efforts to reinforce lessons, students forget about 56 percent of what they learn within one hour, 66 percent within one day, and 75 percent within six days. If we want to walk in the truth of YAHWEH, we must, with conscientious effort, STUDY His word fervently and do what it says. We must be prayerful when studying, asking the Father to reveal His truth and the true intent of His word. If we don’t study the word regularly, our minds will forget the information, and Satan will steal the rest.

This book of the Torah shall not depart out of your mouth, and you shall meditate on it by day and by night, so that you shall be on guard to do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall prosper your way, and then you shall act wisely.

Joshua 1:8 (HRB)

In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain more insight.

For more info on how to study the Bible check out: How is your Study Life? Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

By David Edwards

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