We are walking in today: Living the Truth, The Hebraic Mindset
Witness boldness throughout the Bible: H5797 `oz might, strength material or physical, personal or social or political
Ecclesiastes 8:1; Acts 4:13, 4:29, 4:31; 3 Corinthians 7:4; Ephesians 3:11; Philippians 1:20; Titus 3:13; Hebrews 10:19; 1 John 4:15-17
Fiveamprayer we have to understand the differences in the Greek mindset and the Hebraic mindset. One of the major points that drives much of these differences is knowledge versus doing. This is more than right thinking or confession but actually right actions. The Hebraic mind is more concerned about your actions, the belief is of a lesser concern. While the Greek mind focuses on belief and disregard the actions as long a the correct belief is in place. This can led to many challenges in reading and understanding the Bible. Which was written by Jews, to Jews and for Jews. The prophets, those in the writings, and Moses are all children of Israel. Their writing style and cultural background which would be more easily understood if we too were Jewish is also hampered by our Greek/Western mindset. The focus on the individual and the quest for money, power and influence are foreign to the Hebraic mind. The primary focus on community and family well-being was to trump any personal need. This can be seen in the commands from Yahweh regarding community sins. On the other hand, in many Christian circles it is sufficient to say or believe the right things irregardless of how lives are really being lived. Whether community focused or truth-based, only the confession is required. The Hebraic mind has a value of all things given by the hand of Yahweh are to be appreciated and considered. Knowing that all things come from Him and He is the all-powerful, all-knowing, all-seeing Yahweh our Elohim. With a man centered, intellect based, mindset found in many churches leads to a gross overstating of ability on belief alone. While scripture tells us:
James 2:18-21 (KJV) 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
(CJB)18 But someone will say that you have faith and I have actions. Show me this faith of yours without the actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions! 19 You believe that “God is one”? Good for you! The demons believe it too — the thought makes them shudder with fear! 20 But, foolish fellow, do you want to be shown that such “faith” apart from actions is barren? 21 Wasn’t Avraham avinu declared righteous because of actions when he offered up his son Yitz’chak on the altar?
The call for action is also seen in Yeshua's emphatic statements:
John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
Fiveamprayer, do we love Him? Will we keep His commandments--not just confessions but actual action as well? As we keep the commandments we find that actually they keep us! There are things that are avoided or missed by our obedience that, in disobedience to His principles allows access to disease and many other difficulties. Let us un-learn the Greek mindset that is so far from the instructions that we receive in the Bible. Coming to understand the Hebraic mind and the Hebrew culture assist us to know what the text is showing and teaching us. The Bible is not just a great literary work, that spans centuries and displays various writing styles in its context, but a book of history and instruction for our lives even now. So now let us put off our preconceived notions of all that we thought that we know, let us reserve judgement and allow the Holy Spirit, the Ruach HaKadosh to lead and guide us in our understanding--devoid of the Greek mindset. 2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. To listen to this message again click here. https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/playback.html?n=RvxYy/jvZwC
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