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The Flat Earth & The First Angel’s Message | Part B
“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”
You should be afraid. You should be very afraid. Not of Yahuwah, for He loves you as though there were not another soul on earth for whom He sacrificed His beloved Son.
Be afraid of losing eternal life by continuing in known sin.
Be afraid of clinging to pet sins to the point that sin loses its sinfulness.
Be afraid of hardening your heart to the entreaties of the Holy Spirit, which is the only unpardonable sin.
Be afraid that you will, through your own stubborn lack of surrender to Yahuwah, fail to know Him as it is your privilege to do.
Knowing Yahuwah
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The command to “Fear Yahuwah” comes from a completely different root word (#5399) than that used here: “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) The “fear” of Yahuwah (#5399) contains elements of reverence and awe. The “fear” that keeps one out of Heaven comes from deilos (#1169). It means dread, timidity and, by implication, faithlessness. Those who are timid are also faithless. They will be lost because they do not know Yahuwah. Therefore, not trusting His love, they lack the faith to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, [to] obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) |
The word “know” in Scripture implies a much deeper level of intimacy than the surface acquaintance usually associated with that word. The Bible records: “Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived and bare Cain.” (Genesis 4:1)
Only those who fear Yahuwah will have this level of intimate knowing of the Creator and will, in turn, be known by Him. There are several Hebrew words translated into the English “fear.” However, when the original, ancient Hebrew glyphs are translated using the system of Self-Defining Hebrew, a surprising depth of meaning comes to light. The glyphs translated “fear” can also be translated “to learn.” Proverbs 1:7 is widely translated as “The fear of Yahuwah is the beginning of knowledge.” But look what happens when the phrase “to learn” is inserted in the passage:
The proverbs of Solomon…
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
To learn of Yahuwah is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:1-7)
To fear Yahuwah means to constantly learn of Him and from Him. Thus, “[To learn of Yahuwah], that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.” (Job 28:28) The wisest man who ever lived declared: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear Yahuwah, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13) In other words, Learn and keep learning of Yahuwah, and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Fearing Yahuwah—Becoming Sanctified
The fear of Yahuwah brings with it a tremendous blessing: “Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear Him; that glory may dwell in our land.” (Psalm 85:9) Scripture clearly spells the requirements of salvation: “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what doth Yahuwah require of thee? But to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Eloah.” (Micah 6:8)
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“Serve Yahuwah with fear and rejoice with trembling.” (Psalm 2:11) |
It sounds so simple. So easy. But only those who fear Yahuwah can truly do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. Fearing Yahuwah is not an external “something” someone does. The fear of Yahuwah goes much deeper. It comes from the inside out and dictates every action, every word, every thought, and even every belief, bringing all into conformity to the will of Yahuwah.
Living in the fear of Yahuwah has a very practical impact on the day-to-day life. The fear of Yahuwah is a safeguard, keeping one from evil. The fear of Yahuwah cleanses the soul. When the humble believer recognizes the infinite love bestowed; when fear of Yahuwah’s power is combined with awe and wonder at His purity and goodness; when the mind is occupied, delighting in the contemplation of His goodness, a wonderful transformation occurs. The individual is changed, ready to greet the Saviour when He returns.
Because the saints know Yahuwah on a very intimate level, they have entered into a covenant relationship with Him. It is this that prepares them for His coming kingdom on earth. “The secret of Yahuwah is with them that fear Him; and He will show them His covenant.” (Psalm 25:14)
This is one of the greatest promises recorded in Scripture! Yahuwah will show His covenant to those who fear Him! It is this that transforms them into His own image.
Behold, the days are coming, says Yahuwah, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel…says Yahuwah. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says Yahuwah: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their Eloah, and they shall be My people. No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, ‘Know Yahuwah,’ for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says Yahuwah. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more. (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
Precious promise! Those that fear Yahuwah are those that know Him. They are intimately acquainted with His goodness, His compassion. His love brightens their days and His loving forgiveness brings peace to their nights. They love Him, because they know Him.
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