Q: A priest may defile himself by burying his parent, child, or sibling, but not his wife. (Leviticus 21:1-4) Why is this?
A: After death, a parent remains a parent and a child remains a child or else Father Abraham wouldn't be our father. But death severs the covenant of marriage. The priest will miss his wife, mourn her, still love her even, but she won't be his wife. The teachings of Paul and Yeshua on marriage and death were based in part on this passage, which is explicitly about death and burial but also implies that marriage ends at death. Ultimately all of Paul's and Yeshua's teachings were based on #torah.
And YHVH said to Moses, "Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them, No priest shall make himself unclean for the dead among his people..."
Leviticus 21:1
God wanted Moses to emphasize to the priests how important holiness is to their function. If Israel is to be a holy nation, how much more must the priests of Israel be holier than other priests? Yeshua, as Israel's ultimate high priest, is the holiest of all.
On a related note, if "love" requires you to defile yourself or God's Name through sin, then it's not love. Don't commit sin to impress or relate to sinners. Yeshua ministered to sinners without ever sinning himself. He was kind, merciful, and holy without compromise.
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Here's a list of Apostolic passages to read and study with parsha Emor ("speak" Leviticus 21:1-24:23), plus related commentary and videos: https://www.americantorah.com/....2021/02/23/parsha-em
Good morning and happy new week! Shavua tov! We are continuing our study of Proverbs 31, and as we start a new week, I'm encouraged to use my hands to do my best at everything they touch. https://archive.aweber.com/awlist6425868/AfWf.
Blessings everyone.
This has been an important message to write. The period has been quite busy and intense but YHVH has graced me with time and a wonderful experience through this event.
A new time is rising amongs the body. It will be the uprising of priestly warriors. YHVH will call these, from a place of consecration and place upon them a level of authority to deal heavily with principalities both on the earth and in the heavenly places.
How a person can move to a place where we can soar in the spirit is up to personal choice. The cost in this calling will be great. Only a remnant will answer. The Lord is calling for those who will build His house. What's your excuse.
Please read and pray over this message, and please share it as you are led.
Shalom
Believers are exposed to controversy, conspiracy and evil in the world. Some might ask how are we able to cope with all of these things… Psalm 119:15—16, “I will meditate on Your precepts and contemplate Your ways.I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.”
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Chesed of Netzach
Endurance and ambition is a combination of determination and tenacity. It is a balance of patience, persistence and guts. Endurance is also being reliable and accountable, which establishes security and commitment. Without endurance, any good endeavor or intention has no chance of success.
Endurance means to be alive, to be driven by what counts. It is the readiness to fight for what you believe, to go all the way. Without such commitment any undertaking remains flat and empty. It is an energy which comes from within and stops at nothing to achieve its goals. This, of course, requires that endurance be closely examined to ensure that it is used in a healthy and productive manner.
Ask yourself: How committed am I to my values? How much would I fight for them? Am I easily swayed? What price am I ready to pay for my beliefs? Is there any truth for which I would be ready to give my life?
Effective endurance needs to encompass the following seven ingredients: love, discipline, compassion, endurance, humility, bonding and dignity. The problems people have with endurance and commitment are due to a lack of one or more of these seven components.
Day One of Week 4: Chesed of Netzach
For anything to endure it needs to be loved. A neutral or indifferent attitude will reflect in a marginal commitment. If you have difficulty making commitments, examine how much you love and enjoy the object that requires your commitment. Do I love my work? My family? My choices?
For endurance to be effective it needs to be caring and loving. Endurance without love can be counterproductive. Raw endurance can come across as harsh and aggressive, which undermines the cooperation of others. Out of sheer determination one may often become controlling and demanding, driving others away. For endurance to be successful it needs a loving and caring attitude, it requires patience.
Does my endurance cause me to be, or seem to be, inflexible? Does my drive and determination cause me to be controlling? Am I too demanding? Do others (my employees, friends, children) cooperate with me out of the sheer force of my will and drive, or out of love? Is my endurance unloving? In order to get my way would I allow others to get hurt? Do I believe that the end justifies the means? Would I stop at nothing to achieve my goals? When my endurance prevails and I overcome the obstacles in my way, am I still loving? Even when defending myself and others against unhealthy influences, am I driven by love or hate (see week two, day one)?
Exercise for the day: When fighting for something you believe in, pause a moment to ensure that it is accomplished in a loving manner.
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