Fear, Wisdom & Judgment

Do We Live Like We Really Believe in Yeshua’s Return?
by py thomas
June 19, 2014 ©

²¹ With those who live outside the framework of Torah, I put myself in the position of someone outside the Torah in order to win those outside the Torah — although I myself am not outside the framework of God’s Torah but within the framework of Torah as upheld by the Messiah. ²² With the “weak” I became “weak,” in order to win the “weak.” With all kinds of people I have become all kinds of things, so that in all kinds of circumstances I might save at least some of them.

²³ But I do it all because of the rewards promised by the Good News, so that I may share in them along with the others who come to trust. (I Corinthians 9:21-23)

 We see the signs pointing to the return of Yeshua (Jesus).  So why is it that so many people (who are in the covenant of salvation through Yeshua’s shed blood) are doing little to nothing in terms of preparing for their impending judgment?  We hear people talk about how they fear ELOHIM (GOD), but live a life that is in direct opposition to His standards and expectations of how we are to live our lives before a Holy God.  Many say His laws and commandments are not longer valid, except when it comes to money (tithes and offerings); or when someone has committed adultery with their spouse, murdered a loved one, etc.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)

Then there’s the issue of forgiveness – more importantly those who refuse to give it, but want to be forgiven when they sin or mess up.  Or, for those who refuse to be accountable for their shortcomings – their sins, their “indiscretions.”  Never owning it, nor apologizing to those they have offended.  Yeshua tells us in the Book of Matthew:

¹⁴ For if you forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; ¹⁵ but if you do not forgive others their offenses, your heavenly Father will not forgive yours. (Matthew 6:14)

 

 

The big question of the day today is:  Do you feel the need to be taught some things about ELOHIM and Yeshua (Jesus); and are you teachable and willing to be prepared to receive the promises of salvation – “to suffer for His namesake…”  Or, perhaps you love yourself so much, that it’s your way or no way?

⁸ Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you;
Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
⁹ Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

¹⁰ “The fear of Adonai (the LORD) is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:8-10)

 

Therefore, when and where will wisdom begin for each of us? 

⁹ He has sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever:
Holy and awesome is His name.

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever. (Psalm 111:9-10)

 

As for me, it is my life’s goal to daily die to self so that Yeshua can be made that much more alive in me.  Why?  For the Heavenly Father’s glory in that I might become all things to all men that I might persuade some to come to belief in Yeshua – especially those of the lost tribes of Isra’el.  I am far from being perfect, but by the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of ELOHIM, I am being perfected one day at a time.  I am truly thankful for ELOHIM’s long-suffering mercy and patience with me.

Shalom.