Jeremiah 25;7, “But to your own harm, you have not listened to Me,’ declares the LORD, ‘so you have provoked Me to anger with the works of your hands.” The majority of Israel and Judah were not obedient to the Creator. To punish them he banished all from the land. The faithful still flourished during exile but the unfaithful generally assimilated into the Chaldean lifestyle.
People have quoted Ephesians 2:8-9 to me. But few people never read verse 10 in that chapter. Even fewer read the whole chapter.
Choose this day who you will serve.
Yeshua said if you love me then keep my commandments. The phrases moral law and ceremonial law are not in the Bible. These phrases were invented by Rabbi's and Theologians. Yeshua said "Do not be called Rabbi". Matt 23. We are also admonished to not be spoiled by philosophy in Colossians 2.
https://www.etymonline.com/word/Theology
Shabbat Shalom!
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. If you love your neighbor yourself then you should share the good news with them you know:
Love YHWH with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
Yeshua Hamashiach if you love Him then keep the Torah.
Live your life as one who is set apart, not in condemnation but in love.
As you keep the Torah mix it with faith.
I love you all.
Shabbat Shalom
Thought for Today: Shabbat September 03:
YHVH’s Peace is like a shaft of Golden Light that shines on you continuously. During days of bright sunshine, it may blend in with your surroundings. On darker days, YHVH’s Peace stands out in sharp contrast to your circumstances. See times of darkness as opportunities for His Light to shine in transcendent splendour. He is training you to practice Peace that overpowers darkness. Collaborate with Him in this training. Do never grow weary or lose heart.
My wife's family has a saying that a new baby will do wonders for helping you overcome selfishness. It will make all those selfish tendencies come to the fore so that you can whack it down. I typically do my selfish nature whacking at about 2am as that is when it seems to come out the most. ? ?
Shabbat even closer for me now. Some of you have already made it. Maybe you should take a seat, take your favorite drink, and your #bible and get things started right. #shabbatshalom