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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:5 ESV
Eventually the truth comes out. Instead of flattering your neighbor to manipulate him, tell him the truth today so that your relationship will be firmly established on truth and prepared for future difficulties. How can anyone depend on you in hard times when you lie to them in good times?
Question 390: How Do I Know That I Am Saved?
Answer:
There are two kinds of "assurance," as taught by the creeds and both of them are matters of ordinary, everyday experience by many believers. There are certain clear statements in the Bible as to the kind of person a believer is. He must bear certain signs and marks and do certain things. He must love YHVH and his neighbour; he must love the Church; he must be earnest and patient and bear the various "fruits of the Spirit." Now, a person can tell whether he is doing those things, whether his soul has these marks or not. Added to this test however, is the direct "witness of the Spirit," the Spirit Himself "bearing witness with our spirit that we are the children of YHVH" (Romans 8:16; 2 Corinthians 1: 22; Ephesians 1: 13). This is the voice of YHVH, assuring us that we are His. It is important to remember that we should not wait for assurance, but must persistently and with determination believe YHVH's Word. Anyone who is in doubt whether he is a child of YHVH or not should insist immediately upon beginning: to trust Him. We become believers by believing that Moshiach really does forgive our sins and receive us, remembering that He said: "Him that cometh unto Me I will in no wise cast out" (John 6:37). As we continue to trust Him we shall find ourselves manifesting the fruits of the Spirit and YHVH will whisper to us that we are His.
Question 389: Is Wealth An Evil Or A Blessing?
Answer:
There are many passages in the Bible relative to riches and it’s opposite, poverty. Nowhere is poverty spoken of as a blessing, but rather as a trial and discipline; yet wealth is to be regarded either as a blessing or the reverse, according to circumstances. Riches that are gotten and not by right can never bring happiness or satisfaction and therefore result in sorrow or disappointment (Jeremiah 17:11). Moshiach taught His followers not to lay up for themselves "treasures on earth." He repeatedly warned them against the allurements of wealth. He declared wealth to be a great barrier to many - a hindrance to their eternal welfare. He taught His followers to set their minds on things above and to take no thought of amassing riches or goods. Usurers, brokers, exchangers and mere money-getters - those who set their hearts on wealth and made gold their YHVH - He specially denounced. Yet He never spoke, even by implication, a word against the reward of honest industry, but on the contrary commended it. Voluntary poverty was assumed by the earliest disciples and fathers in the Christian Church. There is no duty of this character specifically enjoined and we are told to "seek first the Kingdom" and all needful things will be added. "Neither riches nor poverty" is the ideal meant for a contented Christian, life. This is finely set forth in the beautiful prayer in Proverbs 30:8, Agur, the supplicant being, as is supposed a symbolical name for Solomon.
Question 388: Can A Wealthy Business Man Be A Practical Believer?
Answer:
Yeshua said it was a hard thing for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom; but He also showed, in the parable of the talents and other parables, that riches, properly regarded and not held as a personal possession to be used for selfish and worldly purposes, but as a trust to be applied conscientiously, may be made a source of blessing. There are many men of large wealth who are useful members of society and who administer their means wisely and conscientiously. Besides, we are not to be the judges of the hearts of men. It has become a habit with many to condemn wealth and its possessors indiscriminately; and it is true that there is much in the present conditions of society that is open to legitimate criticism, but honest men of strict integrity can be found in every honourable line of business and an active life is as much respected today as when Proverbs 22:20 was written. A man who directs his efforts mainly to the acquisition of wealth, without regard to its responsibilities, incurs great spiritual danger. For the use we make of our talents and opportunities we shall be held strictly accountable.