Exposing The Lie By The Way Of The Wilderness!!

Jude 1                                                                                                             We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation--Exposing The Lie By The Way Of The Wilderness!!                                                                       Witness err throughout the Bible: H7686 shagah--to go astray, stray,                                                                                                                                   Psa 119:21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err H7686 from thy commandments.                                                                The Torah testifies.........……                                                                               Num 15:22 And if ye have erred, H7686 and not observed all these commandments, which the LORD hath spoken unto Moses,                         The prophets proclaim..................                                                                     1 Sa 26:21 Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred H7686 exceedingly. The writings bear witness............                                                                      Job 6:24 Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred. H7686 Pro 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err H7686 from the words of knowledge.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Error of Balaam                                                                                           If we were to look at a freshly cleaned and made-up Hotel room, we might see a very attractive room, squeaky-clean, with clean upholstery, carpet, and fresh linens. However, when the Hotel manager brings in an Ultraviolet light to inspect the room, and check for overall cleanliness, a different picture emerges. The filthiness of the room is revealed under the Ultraviolet light. The room may look clean as seen in ordinary light, but is revealed for what it truly is under the UV light. Thus the room is unacceptable, until it is thoroughly cleaned. The Book of Revelation is like the Ultraviolet light. The prophetic messages in Revelation are intended to reveal those things in the life of the Bride that can not ordinarily be seen, except under a special light. Like the filthy Hotel room, there are many such filthy things in the Bride’s life, that can cause the Bride to be unacceptable, and thus rejected. These filthy items must first be revealed by the prophetic light in the Book of Revelation, and then cleansed by repentance and obedience to the Word of The Most High. One of these filthy items is revealed in Revelation as the ‘Doctrine of Balaam,’ and is seen in Jude as the ‘Error of Balaam.’ We will discover in this writing that the ‘Error of Balaam’ is not what we think it is. We will look first at the warning of the Doctrine of Balaam given in Revelation, and then we will see what Scripture reveals about the Error of Balaam, so that we might remove it from our lives. As we saw in the teaching on yesterday, The Book of Revelation is a message addressed not only to a particular assembly or era, but to all Believers in all ages; and is directed specifically to the Bride, that she might fully prepare herself. As we saw, one of the primary issues in the book of Revelation is that of the Bride’s preparation. The messages in Revelation are for the Bride, so she might identify the many kinds of spots and wrinkles issues that must be removed from her life. The Bride is to become aware of these issues, so that she can then repent of all filthiness. Let’s begin by looking at the warning. The Doctrine of Balaam: A Warning to Us! There is a stern warning, given in one of the messages addressed to the called-out people in the 7 cities in Revelation. Notice the following: 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 what began as the Error of Balaam, as we shall see below, had become so prevalent and widespread, that it had become a practice, and a Doctrine. We are told in the above passage that if we do not repent from this practice and Doctrine of Balaam, the result will be that Yahushua will fight against those who do not repent, as we shall see near the conclusion of this study. Thus we see this as a very serious matter! If we are to be counted among the Bride of Messiah, we must repent of the practices and Doctrine of Balaam. So let’s find out what it is. The Doctrine of Balaam: What Is It? If we could put one label on the entire 2,000 year period of the New Testament Church, that one label might be called the Doctrine of Balaam. The Doctrine of Balaam is the hallmark of this age, and we have not even realised how dangerous it is to our relationship with Yahushua. We have not even known what it is. Oh, yes, we have heard from Men that the Doctrine of Balaam is greed and covetousness. But what do the Scriptures say? With such serious warnings, should we not check this out for ourselves? There are four Scripture passages that refer to the Counsel, Way, Error, and Doctrine of Balaam, each of which gives us insight into this error we are to repent of. Let’s look at the following passages, to see what Balaam did: What Balaam Did: An Overview We begin our brief look at Balaam, by noting that Balak, the King of Moab, had seen the multitudes of The Most High’s people encamped next to his territory, and became afraid they would attack him. The king assumed his army was not adequate to attack the Israelites, so he sought to destroy them by means of trickery and divination. So he decided to send for Balaam, who was known for his effectiveness in giving prophecies, which were really blessings and cursings given by divination. With that intent, the king then met with the elders of Midian: And Moab said unto the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time. 5 He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: 6 Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed. (Numbers 22:4-6) With the agreement of the Elders of Midian, the King of Moab sends the princes of Moab to call on Balaam. And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak. 8 And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam. (Numbers 22:7-8) The elders of Moab and Midian carry with them riches to give Balaam, as payment for Balaam’s prophecies and his divination. Note next that Balaam sought the word of The Most High, as to whether or not to go with the princes of Moab. But notice what happens next: And The Most High came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee? 10 And Balaam said unto The Most High, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying, 11 Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out. 12 And The Most High said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. 13 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you. (Numbers 22:9-13) Notice The Most High told Balaam, “You shall not go with them.” So Balaam refused the princes, and they returned to Moab. And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us. 15 And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they. 16 And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: 17 For I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people. (Numbers 22:14-17) Now we see the princes of Moab return, with the same request, but with promise of greater riches and honour. Balaam is still being steadfast at this point, but we see he begins to waver in his steadfast obedience, as seen in his reply to the princes: And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my The Most High, to do less or more. (Numbers 22:18) Here we see Balaam claims The Most High is his The Most High – his Elohim, his ‘Mighty One’ – implying a covenant relationship with The Most High. Balaam now says with his words that he can not go beyond The Most High, but in his actions he is setting up an opportunity to compromise what he had been told previously by The Most High. Notice what he tells the princes of Moab: Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more. (Numbers 22:19) Here in verse 19 we see the heart of the matter of Balaam’s iniquity. This is the very essence of the Error of Balaam. Notice Balaam had previously heard the word of The Most High in the matter. Balaam already knew The Most High’s desire, who told him NOT to go with the men. But Balaam sought a further word from The Most High, thinking The Most High might have nullified the word He had spoken previously. Notice what happens next: And The Most High came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do. 21 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab. (Numbers 22:20-21) Balaam heard from The Most High, “IF the men come to call you, rise up and go with them.” Notice the men did not call on Balaam, but Balaam went anyway, presumably apart from the princes of Moab. Balaam disobeyed the previous word given him by The Most High; and now he ignored the ‘If’ condition declared by The Most High. Because Balaam had disobeyed twice, we see what The Most High does next: And The Most High’s anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. (Numbers 22:22) Notice Balaam’s error, and his iniquity, was ‘because he went,’ resulting in The Most High’s anger. Many today are being told that greed is the error of Balaam, but we see that the greed is simply a motivation or enticement, and that Balaam’s disobedience to The Most High’s earlier word to him is actually the error itself. Because of Balaam’s disobedience, we now see that The Most High becomes an adversary against him: And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way. 24 But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side. (Numbers 22:23-24) When The Most High begins to be an adversary to a man, he begins to hem him in on all sides. Notice also that the weapon to be used against Balaam is his sword. But Balaam did not recognise the dealings of The Most High, so he struck out at what he perceived as the problem: And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall: and he smote her again. 26 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. 27 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff. 28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? 29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. 30 And the ass said unto Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. (Numbers 22:25-30) It is amazing that Balaam believed in such supernatural events as an animal that can talk and reason, but he was blind to the fact he was opposing The Most High! Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. (Numbers 22:31) After Balaam’s eyes were opened, he could then see he was opposing The Most High. He then worshipped The Most High, offering to The Most High a sacrifice of bowing down before Him. Notice what The Most High tells Balaam: And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: 33 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive. (Numbers 22:32-33) It is a serious matter to disobey the Word of The Most High. The Most High had come almost to the point of slaying Balaam because of his disobedience. And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. 35 And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak. (Numbers 22:34-35) So then Balaam confesses his sin, but he is still unsure whether The Most High is displeased at his disobedience to the Word of The Most High. The Most High then proceeds to redirect Balaam, to go with the princes of Balak, King of Moab, ultimately resulting in Balaam’s speaking blessings over Israel. With this background understanding, we will now look at the warnings given to us in Scriptures regarding the Error of Balaam and the Doctrine of Balaam, and see what they really are. The Error of Balaam in Scripture The Error of Balaam is mentioned in Jude 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. (Jude 1:11) In order to understand the issues, we must look at the context, from the beginning of Jude’s epistle: Jude, the servant of Yahusha HaMaschiach, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by The Most High the Father, and preserved in Yahusha HaMaschiach, and called: 2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. (Jude 1:1-2) Greetings are spoken to the Believers, who are set-apart by The Most High, preserved in Yahushua Messiah, and called. Notice these are what we would call New Testament Believers, yet they still need the warnings given in Jude’s epistle. Notice what the Believers are called to do: Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our The Most High into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord The Most High, and our Lord Yahusha HaMaschiach. (Jude 1:3-4) Here we are being called to earnestly and diligently fight or contend for The Faith that was originally given to the Believers. The reason given is that certain men had crept in, the Believers being unaware of their presence. These men were apparently leaders, who used the issues of Grace to bring about a new Doctrine, which teaching resulted in practices considered to be denying the workings of Yahushua in the lives of the Saints. Jude next gives us the remedy for this error of twisted Grace: I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. 6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. (Jude 1:5-7) Here we see Jude giving a stern warning to the Believers. Because of the new Doctrine taught by these men who had crept in unawares, Jude reminds these Believers that they are in grave danger, simply because un-Biblical Doctrines lead to un-Biblical behaviour and practices. It is this un-Biblical practice of which Jude is warning the Believers – for it is un-Biblical practices that jeopardize the ‘entering-in’ portion of the Believer’s Salvation. Thus we see Jude reminding the Believers of the basics of Biblical Salvation, which is not based on ones’ thoughts about Messiah, or on the condition of ones’ heart; but on ones’ Biblical practices of ‘Believing’ in Messiah – includes both ‘coming out’ (redemption by the Blood of the Lamb), and of ‘entering in’ (allowing Messiah-in-you to walk in obedience, by His Grace). It is un-Biblical practices that take the place of Biblical practices, and in this way these practices actually deny Yahushua, by preventing Messiah-in-you from walking in obedience to the Scriptures. It is Yahushua-in-You that will bring us in, by His Grace – His ability in us to perform the necessary obedience. The understanding of Biblical Salvation is the key that unlocks the prophetic meaning of the epistle of Jude. Let us continue: Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. 10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. (Jude 1:8-10) One characteristic of these spiritual Leaders is the speaking evil of (spiritual) things (of The Most High) they do not know, and have not experienced, but their awareness of these spiritual matters is known to them only in the natural sense, resulting in their own corruption. These are men who live in the natural according to 1 Cor 2:14. Now notice what is said next of these spiritual Leaders: 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. (Jude 1:11) Woe is pronounced on these men, because in their spiritual blindness, they continued to speak evil of the things of The Most High. These men who had crept in unawares are then described in a three-fold manner, and compared to other Biblical personalities who are well-known for their errors, and for the judgments occasioned upon them. This comparison reveals not only the nature of their sin, but their motivation, and the wages of their sin. These three comparisons are:                                                         1) The Way of Cain                                                                                         2) The Error of Balaam                                                                                   3) The Gainsaying of Korah                                                                          As we look at each of these subjects, we will discover that these three descriptions reveal details of the prophetic meaning of the Error of Balaam, for our warning today. The Way of Cain Since each of these comparisons represent the same iniquity, as seen in three separate scenarios, we will look briefly at each one of these. First, the Way of Cain can be seen in the following passages: If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. (Genesis 4:7) By faith Abel offered unto The Most High a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, The Most High testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. (Hebrews 11:4) For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous. (1 John 3:11-12) We know that both Cain and Abel had been told previously what an acceptable sacrifice was, because The Most High revealed that Cain’s fallen countenance in Gen 4:5-6 was due to sin, which we are told in 1 John 3:4 is ‘transgression of the Law.’ What Cain did was simply reject the Word of The Most High, which resulted in walking in his own way, which is the way of unrighteousness. We then see in the above passages in Hebrews and 1 John, that Cain’s rejecting the Word of The Most High, to walk in disobedience, reveals the difference between Righteous works and evil works. We also see in The Most High’s question in Gen 4:7, that Cain’s motive may have been desire for acceptance. The Most High then tells us that His means of our acceptance, however, is our doing well – meaning our obedience – rather than disobedience. The Gainsaying of Korah Who was Korah? This is the same Korah seen in the Book of Numbers Chapter 16. As we recall in Numbers 16, Korah was a Kohathite Levite, and well-respected leader among the Israelites, under Moses’ command in the wilderness. He gathered other leaders, and led a rebellion against Moses, and against Aaron: Now Korah … took men: 2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: 3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? (Numbers 16:2-3) Although Korah and the others gathered to oppose Moses and Aaron, notice what The Most High tells us: For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him? (Numbers 16:11) And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: 10 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign. (Numbers 26:9-10) In the above passage, we are told that when Korah and his men rebelled against Moses, and murmured against Aaron, they were actually gathered together against The Most High. We are also told that when these men strove against Moses, they strove against The Most High. We are then told that Korah and his company became a sign. We now see that the strivings of these men against The Most High became a sign (Heb. ‘nace,’ a signal or Banner), for the Bride to notice! But what is this sign or signal we are to notice? Let’s look closely at part of the Jude 11 passage: “…and perished in the gainsaying <485> of Korah <2879>. (Jude 1:11b) The Greek and Hebrew word definitions of the names reveal some of the prophetic meanings for us. Korah, was a great-grandson of Levi, grandson of Kohath, and is the Hebrew word <06955>, occurring 32 times, and means ‘assembly.’ Korah was the son of Izhar <03324>, used 9 times, from the Hebrew word<03323>, used 23 times, and means ‘oil; anointed,’ which in turn is from the Hebrew word <06671> occurring 1 time, and means ‘to glisten,’ to press oil out.’ The Greek name Core <2879> occurs 1 time, and comes from the Hebrew word Korah <07141>, used 37 times, and means ‘bald;’ then <07141> in turn comes from the Hebrew word <07139>, occurring 5 times. Who Is Korah Today? Putting these together, we see the prophetic picture of who “Korah” speaks of today. Korah speaks of the teachers of the Word (“37”) today, who count themselves among the Bride Company (“5”), and who are considered “anointed” among the assembly of the covenant (“32”) people of The Most High. Thus far, from the prophetic identification of Korah, it seems as if these might speak of the Leaders of today’s dynamic congregations. But what is the real issue here, to be seen as a signal or banner for the Bride to notice? Let us now look at Jude’s summary of the problem of Core. The English word ‘Gainsaying’ is made up of two separate words. the prefix Gain tells us the motive; and the suffix saying, or ‘saying against’ tells us the action. The word translated ‘Gainsaying’ in the above Jude 11 passage is the Greek word ‘Anti-logia’ <485>, which occurs 4 times, and comes from the Greek word ‘antilego’ <483>, occurring 10 times. The literal definition of ‘anti-logia’ is “against the words” or “against the sayings,” which is our English word ‘contra-diction.’ This definition tells us that what Korah actually did was to speak against or contradict, or deny the Words of The Most High. Korah’s motive was to gain self-importance, which is pride, which grew as a result of his unwillingness to submit to The Most High’s designated authority. We might say that because of the motive of Gain, Korah spoke against the Word, or the Sayings of The Most High. We will now look at some details of the last item in the Jude passage: the error of Balaam. <485><2879><06955><03324><03323><06671><2879><07141><07141><07139><485><483>The Error of Balaam: The Prophetic Revelation of Jude Let’s look closely at part of the Jude 11 passage:“…and ran greedily after the error <4106> of Balaam for reward <3408>…” (Jude 1:11b) Here the word ‘error’ is the Greek word <4106>, ‘plane’ pronounced plan-ay, and means “wandering, straying [from Truth]; deception; delusion,” and occurs 10 times. It stems from the word ‘planos’ <4108>, meaning “deceiver” or “seducer” and occurs 5 times. The phrase ‘for reward’ is the Greek word ‘misthos’ <3408>, meaning “wages, hire, reward for work done,” and occurs 29 times. This number is not divisible by any number except 1, showing the prophetic meaning might be found in combination with some other number, most probably its companion word in the verse, ‘plane’ <4106>, which is used 10 times, for a total of “39.” This number “39” signifies “love,” so it appears the ‘outward’ motive for Balaam’s work may be ‘love,’ but the inward motive is really “for reward.” Isn’t this true for all of us at times – having an inward motive that really is not pleasing to the Father! How often it occurs that The Most High’s Word truly pierces and is a “discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart!” (Heb. 4:12). The word ‘hireling’ <3411> used in John 10:12-13 comes from the word <3409>, which in turn stems from this same word ‘misthos’ <3408>. In the passage in John chapter 10, Yahushua is warning His sheep to beware of shepherd leaders, who are mere hirelings. Thus we have a warning for us of certain spiritual leaders. How easy it is to compromise the Word of The Most High, and not rock the Doctrinal boat, in exchange for one’s position, comfort, security and provision! The price of these Leaders’ compromise will be seen, when their followers will be refused entry into the City of the King. Jude then goes on to describe these dynamic and anointed shepherds and congregational leaders: These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; 13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. (Jude 1:12-13). Each of these descriptions in Jude 12-13 is highly prophetic. We can not look at these details now, but notice that the ultimate end of these leaders does not appear to be good. Let us now notice the specific error of Balaam seen in our day. The Error of Balaam Seen Today We have seen that the Way of Cain, the Gainsaying of Korah, and the Error of Balaam are all prophetic descriptions of spiritual leaders of our day, who are speaking against the Words and sayings of The Most High. We have seen that these contradictions of the Word of The Most High are likened to denying the Word of The Most High by these leaders, whom we would do well not to follow. But we have not yet seen the specific thing that Balaam did, that characterizes this generation. Notice that the first time Balaam sought The Most High, he heard the Word of The Most High, which told Balaam of The Most High’s desire, and of His requirements. These do not change. Yet when the princes came to Balaam the second time with the same request, Balaam thought the Word of The Most High would be changed, that the earlier word from The Most High might have been ‘nullified,’ and that The Most High’s requirements had changed. The Most High tested Balaam by telling Balaam something different the second time, and Balaam failed the test. Balaam had rejected both the earlier Word of The Most High, and the latter Word, twice unfruitful in obedience, and twice dead, so The Most High sought to kill him. How do we see this error today? The Most High has given His people the Scriptures, which in the time of the writing of the New Testament, the Scriptures refers to all of the Bible available in that day – from Genesis through Malachi – today called the ‘Old’ Testament. Today there are multitudes of leaders who, like Balaam, have heard the earlier word from The Most High, written in the Old Testament, but they seek for a later Word from The Most High only in the New Testament, thinking what was spoken earlier has been nullified. Many of today’s spiritual Leaders ignore the New Testament Book of Hebrews, which explains every item considered to be either a change, an addition, or fulfillment to The Most High’s Covenant with His people. These spiritual Leaders are continuing to do today, just as Balaam did in his day, by rejecting the earlier Word of The Most High, in favour of the later Word. These Leaders do not find a repeating of these earlier commandments in the New Testament, even though both the earlier Word and the later Word are the Commandments of Yahushua. As a result, they simply discard the earlier words, saying they are ‘Old’ Testament, and tell their followers these ‘old’ Words do not apply. In this they corrupt themselves, as well as those who follow them. Today the Error of Balaam is manifested in speaking lies against the Torah, or “Law.” As a result of discarding these earlier Words of Torah, these Leaders have created ‘Doctrines of Men,’ and have devised a lie, in saying the Law has been done away with, and has been “nullified” for New Testament Believers. They know most Believers do not read the Scriptures closely, and that many have no knowledge of finding out the Greek and Hebrew words, and what they mean. Thus these spiritual Leaders continue in the compromise of warmth and provision, and are unwilling to go against the flow of their boards, their committees, their denominational leaders, and their retirement. Thus many of Yahushua’s precious lambs are easily led astray by their Leaders’ words, even though the majority of Leaders are well-meaning, and do not intend to knowingly deceive the sheep. The Fourth Commandment, for example, is the only one of the Ten Commandments not repeated in the New Testament. Why is that? The answer is found in the Old Testament. There we find that the keeping of The Most High’s Sabbaths, though not repeated in the New Testament, becomes the ‘Love’ Commandment, in that the keeping of Yahushua’s Sabbaths appears to be the primary test that Yahushua will use for Born-Again Believers, to determine who loves Him, and who does not; who ‘knows’ Him, and who does not (See Ex 31:13; Eze 20:12, 20). Thus it is, that the Fourth Commandment is a sign of the Everlasting Covenant, and likewise becomes one of the litmus tests of the New Covenant. The Error of Balaam, if we do not judge and repent of it, will go on to become the Way of Balaam. When Yahushua returns, He will distinguish between those who embrace all of Scripture, and are in the Way of Truth, from those who deny the earlier word spoken by The Most High [thinking He has nullified the earlier word], thus embrace only the later word – and are thus in the Way of Balaam. Shema Selah we must go back to the original instruction and turn away from the doctrine of Balaam!!!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TSDsirv9hs