We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation--What Doctrine Have You Been Taught??!
Witness Balaam throughout the Bible:
H1109 Bil`am--"not of the people"; foreigner
Torah: Numbers 22:5, 22:7, 22:9, 22:12, 22:13; Deuteronomy 23:4, 23:5
Prophets: Nehemiah 13:2; Micah 6:5
Writings: Joshua 13:22, 24:9, 24:10
Renewed Covenant: 2 Peter 2:15
Prophets: Nehemiah 13:2; Micah 6:5
Writings: Joshua 13:22, 24:9, 24:10
Renewed Covenant: 2 Peter 2:15
Jude 1:11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
Here we see Yahushua gives us the following warnings:
• Yahushua is giving us a revelation, a ‘revealing’ for His people today, that we are holding on strongly to the Doctrine of Balaam. Although we have not realized this, Yahushua is revealing this Truth to us, as part of our necessary cleansing and preparation as a Bride. We must first be aware of any problem, before we can remedy it.
• Yahushua is then telling us the results of our having held to the Doctrine of Balaam. He tells us that this doctrine has resulted in idolatry and fornication among His people! Some examples of this idolatry will be seen later in this writing.
• Yahushua is also giving us the only remedy of having held to the doctrine of Balaam: to repent, and change direction. We have all been walking in our own ways. Those who desire to be among ‘My People’ must choose, however, to walk in The Most High's way.
• For those of us who claim to be among His people, and do not repent, He will fight against us (the unrepentant among us) with the ‘Sword’ of His mouth.
The Doctrine of Balaam: The Great Danger
We are told of the Error of Balaam in Jude 1:11, and the Way of Balaam in 2 Pet 2:15. We see the Counsel of Balaam in Num 31:16. Then in Rev 2:14-16 we see the Doctrine of Balaam. We may summarize that the Doctrine of Balaam originates as 1) the practice of the Error of Balaam,which 2) later becomes an example seen in the lives and teachings of the spiritual Leadership as the Counsel of Balaam and Doctrine of Balaam,which 3) results in the Error of Balaam being committed in the lives of their followers (the people), and which results in their idolatry and fornication, for which the people will be judged (2 Pet 2:1-15; Jude 1:4, 11).
The Doctrine of Balaam: What it Is
In order to see clearly what Balaam’s error was, and what his perverse way was, let’s recap what we have seen.
First, we see that Balaam disregarded, and did not obey The Most High’s earlier command to him (“Do not go with them”).
Next, we see that Balaam regarded, and obeyed The Most High’s later commanded to him (“rise up and go with them”).
Then, we see the Most High as an adversary with a sword, who told Balaam his way was perverse.
From this we see immediately that Balaam did not keep every word of the Most High, by which we must all live (Matt 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deut 8:3). Instead, Balaam rejected The Most High's earlier word, in favor of His later word.
Next, we see that Balaam had even disobeyed the later word, when he left the next morning without meeting the terms of the Most High condition (“if the men come to call you”) (Num 22:20,21). This imperfect obedience to the later command, however, is a consequence of disobedience to the earlier. We might say that Balaam held to a twisted version of the Most High later command. We might also say that the later Word is always wrested, or twisted, if it does not agree with the earlier Word! To summarize, we might say that what Balaam did was to simply reject the earlier word of the Most High, with the hope that the later word of the Most High would be more favorable to his purposes, and more agreeable to his motive.
His motive was greed, but his action was to reject, and deny the earlier Word, in thinking the earlier word had been somehow ‘nullified.’
The Doctrine of Balaam Today:
Indeed, we hear much mention of pagan customs and abominations such as Christmas, Easter, and Lent; and nothing at all of the Scriptural teachings of the Passover bread, and Passover cup — without which participation there is ‘no life in you‘ according to Yahushua Himself (Matt 26:18-29; Mark 14:16-24; Luke 22:11-20; John 6:53-54).
Notice it is Yahushua Himself who defines and illustrates these words and terms used in Scripture; it is not our place to re-define Bible Words and terms.
Likewise today, we hear of many things considered to be holy and ‘Scriptural,’ such as Communion or the Lord’s Supper. These terms are Biblical, but as used today they sometimes describe man’s replacement for the Biblical Passover! As we saw in a previous article, any man-made replacement for the Most High’s Word is a form of idolatry.
The Result is Idolatry
Note in Scripture that the Biblical Passover is the only sacrifice commanded to be eaten by all of the Most High people. The Passover is to be celebrated only by the Most High people, either home-born or Strangers, that are first circumcised, telling us that Passover is only for the Most High Covenant people. We are further told that the Passover is to be kept only on the Day of Passover, the fourteenth day of the Biblical month (Lev 23:5). Any man-made changes to the Most High Word are considered ‘strange fire.’ Any substitutes of His Word or ordained practice is considered idolatry, and any man-made substitute for any of the Most High Word is considered an idol.
We see furthermore, that the communion or Lord’s Supper as described in Scripture is to be taken at the conclusion of the Passover meal. Therefore any practice that differs from Scriptural practice is merely a clever, man-made counterfeit; it is a substitute for the True, and is thus an idol.
The Doctrine of Balaam denies earlier Word of the Most High, and so it must necessarily deny the Passover as being a vital part of New Covenant life. The Passover is part of the earlier word of the Most High, so the Doctrine of Balaam must create substitutes over to take the place of the True Passover. Today most of the evangelical world have embraced the man-made counterfeit, substitute Passover, rather than the Biblical Passover!
The Remedy: Results of Repentance
For those who repent, and walk in a different path, a path of obedience, the Most High makes these promises:
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. (Revelation 2:17)
The Remedy: Consequences of No Repentance
For those who do not actively repent, or who think they can put it off until a later day, the Most High has this Word:
Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (Revelation 2:16)
Conclusion
The end-time, New Covenant Believers are given the warning of the Doctrine of Balaam. They are warned to be aware of what it is, and to repent. The Doctrine of Balaam is perhaps the most prominent feature of today’s evangelical Doctrine. This teaching results in the Error of Balaam in the lives of the people. The Doctrine of Balaam results in deceiving multitudes to think the earlier word of the Most High has been nullified. The Doctrine of Balaam is causing many of Yahushua’s precious lambs to be led off into idolatry and fornication, because they are being taught to practice counterfeits of the Most High's prescribed set-apart days, mere substitutes created by the Commandments of Men, which turn men away from the Truth, and which lead them astray. Shema Selah pause, hear and consider what doctrine are you walking in!! Look to the entirety of His word it all agrees and can not be twisted against itself!! Facebook LIVE video
Revelation 2:12-14
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
The Doctrine of Balaam: A Warning to the Bride
Balaam’s motive was greed, but what he actually did was what almost got him killed! The Reader is urged, however, to read the Scriptures for himself, and cease hearing the teaching that leads us astray (Prov 19:27). Notice that Balaam’s iniquity had already occurred — even before Balaam arrived at his destination, even before Balaam prophesied, and before he could influence, or cast a stumblingblock before, the children of Israel. (See Numbers chapters 22-25; Num 31:16; 2 Pet 2:15; Jude 1:11; Rev 2:14-16).
The Doctrine of Balaam: The Warning
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication… 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (Revelation 2:14,16)
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
The Doctrine of Balaam: A Warning to the Bride
Balaam’s motive was greed, but what he actually did was what almost got him killed! The Reader is urged, however, to read the Scriptures for himself, and cease hearing the teaching that leads us astray (Prov 19:27). Notice that Balaam’s iniquity had already occurred — even before Balaam arrived at his destination, even before Balaam prophesied, and before he could influence, or cast a stumblingblock before, the children of Israel. (See Numbers chapters 22-25; Num 31:16; 2 Pet 2:15; Jude 1:11; Rev 2:14-16).
The Doctrine of Balaam: The Warning
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication… 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (Revelation 2:14,16)
Here we see Yahushua gives us the following warnings:
• Yahushua is giving us a revelation, a ‘revealing’ for His people today, that we are holding on strongly to the Doctrine of Balaam. Although we have not realized this, Yahushua is revealing this Truth to us, as part of our necessary cleansing and preparation as a Bride. We must first be aware of any problem, before we can remedy it.
• Yahushua is then telling us the results of our having held to the Doctrine of Balaam. He tells us that this doctrine has resulted in idolatry and fornication among His people! Some examples of this idolatry will be seen later in this writing.
• Yahushua is also giving us the only remedy of having held to the doctrine of Balaam: to repent, and change direction. We have all been walking in our own ways. Those who desire to be among ‘My People’ must choose, however, to walk in The Most High's way.
• For those of us who claim to be among His people, and do not repent, He will fight against us (the unrepentant among us) with the ‘Sword’ of His mouth.
The Doctrine of Balaam: The Great Danger
We are told of the Error of Balaam in Jude 1:11, and the Way of Balaam in 2 Pet 2:15. We see the Counsel of Balaam in Num 31:16. Then in Rev 2:14-16 we see the Doctrine of Balaam. We may summarize that the Doctrine of Balaam originates as 1) the practice of the Error of Balaam,which 2) later becomes an example seen in the lives and teachings of the spiritual Leadership as the Counsel of Balaam and Doctrine of Balaam,which 3) results in the Error of Balaam being committed in the lives of their followers (the people), and which results in their idolatry and fornication, for which the people will be judged (2 Pet 2:1-15; Jude 1:4, 11).
The Doctrine of Balaam: What it Is
In order to see clearly what Balaam’s error was, and what his perverse way was, let’s recap what we have seen.
First, we see that Balaam disregarded, and did not obey The Most High’s earlier command to him (“Do not go with them”).
Next, we see that Balaam regarded, and obeyed The Most High’s later commanded to him (“rise up and go with them”).
Then, we see the Most High as an adversary with a sword, who told Balaam his way was perverse.
From this we see immediately that Balaam did not keep every word of the Most High, by which we must all live (Matt 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deut 8:3). Instead, Balaam rejected The Most High's earlier word, in favor of His later word.
Next, we see that Balaam had even disobeyed the later word, when he left the next morning without meeting the terms of the Most High condition (“if the men come to call you”) (Num 22:20,21). This imperfect obedience to the later command, however, is a consequence of disobedience to the earlier. We might say that Balaam held to a twisted version of the Most High later command. We might also say that the later Word is always wrested, or twisted, if it does not agree with the earlier Word! To summarize, we might say that what Balaam did was to simply reject the earlier word of the Most High, with the hope that the later word of the Most High would be more favorable to his purposes, and more agreeable to his motive.
His motive was greed, but his action was to reject, and deny the earlier Word, in thinking the earlier word had been somehow ‘nullified.’
The Doctrine of Balaam Today:
The Doctrine of Balaam today is simply the teaching that EL Elyon earlier word has been nullified, in favor of the Most High’s later word. The Error of Balaam is seen today in most Believers’ rejection of the Torah (Law) of the “Old Testament,” in exchange for the teachings of the Doctrines of Men! For it is the Doctrine of men — and not Scripture — that states the “Old Testament” (the Law or Torah) has been nullified by the “New Testament.”
This old-wives-tale is contrary to all of Scripture, for it is contrary to the Words of the Prophets, contrary to the Words of the Apostle Paul, and contrary to the Words of Yahushua Himself.
For example, the Scriptures tell us that the Greek word ‘dogma,’ Strong’s numbers and , the “Decrees of Men,” were against us, and contrary to us, and so they have been blotted out, and taken out of the way, nailed to the cross, and abolished by the crucifixion of Yahushua’s body on the tree.
Yahushua’s crucifixion has thereby removed, and has taken out of the way, the very thing that was against us, and which brings division, and separates men from Him, by leading them astray — the Commandments of Men.
We must be as the Bereans, and see for ourselves whether these things are so! (see Luke 2:1; Acts 16:4; Acts 17:7; Eph 2:15; Col 2:14; Col 2:20.)
It is the man-made commandments of men that appear in the Talmudic writings, which say “touch not, taste not, handle not.” (Luke 2:1; Acts 16:4; 17:7; Eph 2:15; Col 2:14; Col 2:20-22). The Torah of Scripture makes no mention of these.
However, most cemetery-trained Leaders today, in their ignorance of the Talmud, claim that it was the Biblical Law or Torah (the earlier word of the Most High) that has been nullified, abolished, taken out of the way, etc., thus contradicting the plain and clear words of the Apostle Paul!
This partial rejection of the Most High's Word is the ‘perverse way’ of Balaam, for which Balaam was almost killed. (see Jer 11:10; Jer 13:10; Eze 3:10; John 5:46-47; Jas 2:10).
The Doctrine of Balaam Today:
Results Today, most Believing Congregations have replaced the Biblical Truths with the Commandments of Men that ‘appear’ on the surface to be true, to those who do not study the Scriptures on their own. Instead, these Commandments of Men have actually turned most people away from practicing the Truth (Titus 1:14).
This old-wives-tale is contrary to all of Scripture, for it is contrary to the Words of the Prophets, contrary to the Words of the Apostle Paul, and contrary to the Words of Yahushua Himself.
For example, the Scriptures tell us that the Greek word ‘dogma,’ Strong’s numbers and , the “Decrees of Men,” were against us, and contrary to us, and so they have been blotted out, and taken out of the way, nailed to the cross, and abolished by the crucifixion of Yahushua’s body on the tree.
Yahushua’s crucifixion has thereby removed, and has taken out of the way, the very thing that was against us, and which brings division, and separates men from Him, by leading them astray — the Commandments of Men.
We must be as the Bereans, and see for ourselves whether these things are so! (see Luke 2:1; Acts 16:4; Acts 17:7; Eph 2:15; Col 2:14; Col 2:20.)
It is the man-made commandments of men that appear in the Talmudic writings, which say “touch not, taste not, handle not.” (Luke 2:1; Acts 16:4; 17:7; Eph 2:15; Col 2:14; Col 2:20-22). The Torah of Scripture makes no mention of these.
However, most cemetery-trained Leaders today, in their ignorance of the Talmud, claim that it was the Biblical Law or Torah (the earlier word of the Most High) that has been nullified, abolished, taken out of the way, etc., thus contradicting the plain and clear words of the Apostle Paul!
This partial rejection of the Most High's Word is the ‘perverse way’ of Balaam, for which Balaam was almost killed. (see Jer 11:10; Jer 13:10; Eze 3:10; John 5:46-47; Jas 2:10).
The Doctrine of Balaam Today:
Results Today, most Believing Congregations have replaced the Biblical Truths with the Commandments of Men that ‘appear’ on the surface to be true, to those who do not study the Scriptures on their own. Instead, these Commandments of Men have actually turned most people away from practicing the Truth (Titus 1:14).
Indeed, we hear much mention of pagan customs and abominations such as Christmas, Easter, and Lent; and nothing at all of the Scriptural teachings of the Passover bread, and Passover cup — without which participation there is ‘no life in you‘ according to Yahushua Himself (Matt 26:18-29; Mark 14:16-24; Luke 22:11-20; John 6:53-54).
Notice it is Yahushua Himself who defines and illustrates these words and terms used in Scripture; it is not our place to re-define Bible Words and terms.
Likewise today, we hear of many things considered to be holy and ‘Scriptural,’ such as Communion or the Lord’s Supper. These terms are Biblical, but as used today they sometimes describe man’s replacement for the Biblical Passover! As we saw in a previous article, any man-made replacement for the Most High’s Word is a form of idolatry.
The Result is Idolatry
Note in Scripture that the Biblical Passover is the only sacrifice commanded to be eaten by all of the Most High people. The Passover is to be celebrated only by the Most High people, either home-born or Strangers, that are first circumcised, telling us that Passover is only for the Most High Covenant people. We are further told that the Passover is to be kept only on the Day of Passover, the fourteenth day of the Biblical month (Lev 23:5). Any man-made changes to the Most High Word are considered ‘strange fire.’ Any substitutes of His Word or ordained practice is considered idolatry, and any man-made substitute for any of the Most High Word is considered an idol.
We see furthermore, that the communion or Lord’s Supper as described in Scripture is to be taken at the conclusion of the Passover meal. Therefore any practice that differs from Scriptural practice is merely a clever, man-made counterfeit; it is a substitute for the True, and is thus an idol.
The Doctrine of Balaam denies earlier Word of the Most High, and so it must necessarily deny the Passover as being a vital part of New Covenant life. The Passover is part of the earlier word of the Most High, so the Doctrine of Balaam must create substitutes over to take the place of the True Passover. Today most of the evangelical world have embraced the man-made counterfeit, substitute Passover, rather than the Biblical Passover!
The Remedy: Results of Repentance
For those who repent, and walk in a different path, a path of obedience, the Most High makes these promises:
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. (Revelation 2:17)
The Remedy: Consequences of No Repentance
For those who do not actively repent, or who think they can put it off until a later day, the Most High has this Word:
Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (Revelation 2:16)
Conclusion
The end-time, New Covenant Believers are given the warning of the Doctrine of Balaam. They are warned to be aware of what it is, and to repent. The Doctrine of Balaam is perhaps the most prominent feature of today’s evangelical Doctrine. This teaching results in the Error of Balaam in the lives of the people. The Doctrine of Balaam results in deceiving multitudes to think the earlier word of the Most High has been nullified. The Doctrine of Balaam is causing many of Yahushua’s precious lambs to be led off into idolatry and fornication, because they are being taught to practice counterfeits of the Most High's prescribed set-apart days, mere substitutes created by the Commandments of Men, which turn men away from the Truth, and which lead them astray. Shema Selah pause, hear and consider what doctrine are you walking in!! Look to the entirety of His word it all agrees and can not be twisted against itself!! Facebook LIVE video
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