Character Check--The Keeper

John 17:6-19; 2Thessalonians 2:10-12; Psalms 103:1-4;  2 Corinthians 8:9, 5:20; 1 Timothy 6:11, 1 Samuel 25

 We are walking in today:  Character Check--The Keeper

Witness keeper throughout the Bible:  H7462 ra`ah to pasture, tend, graze, feed, be a friend of, be companions, be a special friend, of ruler, teacher
Genesis 4:2, 4:9, 39:21-23, 1 Samuel 17:20, 17:22, 28:2; Jeremiah 35:4; Nehemiah 2:8,
3:29; Esther 2:3, 2:8; Psalm 121:5; Song of Solomon 1:6; Acts 16:27, 16:36

The study of the taming of the tongue is just the start, Fiveamprayer.  It was only the beginning--while we continue to look at what our tongue has to say about it, we also have to look into our characteristics.  Our word choice and how and when we speak gives insight to those around you.  We also need to consider the words that those around us are using.  What kind of habits do they have?  What are the behaviors that you can expect from them?  When we come to look to the the statues and decrees that Yahweh has given us to govern our lives, what areas do we find ourselves?  Fiveamprayer we have to know how we and those around us operate.  This will assist us in the up-building the community.  The various types are all needed but we have to understand how they all work to be successful in that which He has set before us.  The character type we are looking to today is the keeper.  These are the ones who keep the rules and if there are no rules they will make some.  Self motivated and very easily accomplish what they set out to do.  While they may appear rigid or harsh it is just that they will not move away from the rules.  That is their needed guideline, without rules they are lost.  For a community as a whole, the keepers set the boundaries so that there  would be order.  Being self starters, they are able to get many tasks done that many can benefit.  
Those of us who recall the swift actions of Abigail for the harsh words her husband gave to David and his men after they had protected the livestock and shepherds to Nabal's benefit--intervened to save her household.  She, being a woman of good understanding did not hesitate for David could have ended up with unnecessary blood on his hands and jeopardizing his kingship.  Thank You Yahweh for giving us an example of a keeper from Your word, 2 Samuel 25-- that we can look to in this character study!  To here more of this teaching click here.

The Summation--Taming of the Tongue & the Fourth Commandment

James 3; Exodus 16

We are walking in today:  The Summation--Taming of the Tongue & the Fourth Commandment


Witness growth throughout the Bible:  H6779 tsamach to spring up, to bud forth, grow up.
Leviticus 22:21-23; 2 Samuel 23:4-6; Isaiah 15:5-7, 21:12-14; Psalm 65:10-12; Job 5:15

Fiveamprayer, we give all honor and glory to Yahweh for teaching us that we would grow and learn how to use our tongues--speaking life and stirring our brothers and sisters to do well.  We can see this from the beginning with Cain--Genesis 4:7 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.  The instructions were given to us to be in aliment with His purpose and plan.  We learn how far we have strayed from what He intended in our study of the tongue.  Now that it seems that our tongue fast is over--don't be mistaken--this is a lifestyle change!!  This is not like a crash diet that you use to loose weight before a high school reunion.  This is the healthy changes made for a better condition of your body.  This is not in a hurry nor can it be ignored or disregarded.  There much that Yahweh has shown and continues to show us from this study.  Don't think that He is done getting you cleaned up!  Remember the words that you speak are seeds, so what are you sowing?  Are those around you being improved by what you utter?  If not what changes must you make to create a better atmosphere for yourself and those around you.  We did see that what is spoken can also be contagious and infect others.  What if we considered infusing the good and holy things of Yahweh in our words and how we treat others?  There is also non-verbal communication--we are to be aware of and regulate according to His design for the community.
The reading of the 613 commandments on Fridays has now completed the fourth commandment--'remember the Sabbath, to sanctify it'.  The instructions found for fourth commandment contains 102 commands.  These each give more details or examples of how to observe and keep the standards that Yahweh has given us.  Wow, 613 commandments and we just finished reading over 100 of them!  It sounds like alot but read them over and note that many of these you are already doing and not many changes need to be made to uphold even more!  What we have to see in His instructions and directions is that this is not an option nor a punishment.  When you were young and spent time with grandma or granddad you know what to expect and they also have expectations for you as well.  When those expectations are not meet there was not a question of the outcome.  Once you became grown you appreciated that instruction from that previous generation.  When viewed only from one side it could look like mistreatment but when the whole view is considered you find the benefits you reap from their firm hand of direction.  These commandments are the same--that in our obedience we find later that the purpose was served from His direction.  Just as we knew that our grandparents would not allow serious harm to come to us, Yahweh is the same.  Some times we must be corrected and that is not going to be fun but will it keep you from major harm had the corrections not redirected us!  With new eyes and His understanding look again at His instructions and think back to see where you have already followed His principles that He set forth for His people to be holy, for He is holy.  To hear more of this teaching click here.

Weekend Meditation--The Silent Tongue, Is Silence Really Golden?

Ecclesiastes 3:1-10; Isaiah 62:1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Ephesians 4:26-27; 1 Corinthians 13; Matthew 7:2, 18:35

We are walking in today:  Weekend Meditation--The Silent Tongue, Is Silence Really Golden?

Witness silent throughout the Bible: H1826 damam to be silent, be still, wait, be dumb, grow dumb, to be silent, to be still, die, to be struck dumb, to be silenced, be made silent, destroyed

Leviticus 10:3; Isaiah 26:16, 42:14. 62:1, 62:6; Amos 5:12-14; Habakkuk 1:3, 2:20; Zephaniah 1:7, 2:17; Psalm 32:3, 39:10, 50:3; Mark 14:61; Luke 20:26 

This arrangement of the 613 principles, the law of our Lord God Almighty, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is from the book by Rabbi Ralph Messer, Torah: Law Or Grace? Kingdom Principles For Kingdom Living.  This book can be ordered online here or in the store if you are in the Denver area here.  



The Fourth Commandment Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath day, to sanctify it .  Six days you shall work and accomplish all your work; the seventh day is Sabbath to the Lord, your God; you shall not do any work--you, your son, your daughter, your slave, your maidservant, your animal, and your convert within your gates--for in six day the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and He rested the seventh day.  Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and sanctified it. 
373. You may demand payment of debts from a gentile--debts not remitted in the 7th year --Deuteronomy 15:3

374. You shall not refuse to lend to your destitute brother because the year of remission is near --Deuteronomy 15:9 Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee.

375. You shall not send your Hebrew bondservant away empty-handed --Deuteronomy 15:13 And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty:

376. You shall adorn your Hebrew bondservant generously from your flocks, from your threshing floor, and from your wine cellar --Deuteronomy 15:14 Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the Lord thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him.

377. You shall not eat leavened bread with the Passover --Deuteronomy 16:3
Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.

378. You shall rejoice on your Festivals --Deuteronomy 16:14 And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates.

379. You shall observe the requirements for taking a woman captured in war as a wife --Deuteronomy 21:11 And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;

380. You shall not sell a woman captured in war --Deuteronomy 21:14 And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.

381. You shall not enslave a woman captured in war --Deuteronomy 21:14
382. You shall not turn over a slave who is rescued from his master to you --Deuteronomy 23:15 Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:
383. You shall not taunt a slave who is rescued from his master to you --Deuteronomy 23:16 He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him.

384. You shall observe the laws of marriage and divorce --Deuteronomy 24:1 When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house.

385. A husband shall be free for his home for the first year --Deuteronomy 24:5 When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken.

386. You shall read the Torah to all of Israel during Sukkot in each Sabbatical year --Deuteronomy 31:12 Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:
While we close out the taming of the tongue today, we may have thought that we were able to bypass any harm by being silent.  Hold on, that is not always the answer!   There is a time to be quiet, yet we are not to abuse this.  Can that be possible?  Ok how about giving someone the silent treatment?  Ignoring them outright.  This is more than an cooling off period for both people to settle down to able to speak and be heard clearly.  This is the holding on to this silence and not seeking to resolve the issue.  We are not to allow things to fester and set into bitterness and hardened anger.  Some of us may have thought, in our error, that not responding was the right response.  Try again!  We are to resolve the issues we have with each other for the well being of the relationship, family and community.  We have seen when issues go unresolved that many others become involved that have no actual say nor were they harmed but have now gathered with their opinion!  The longer the 'conversation' is delayed it can take that much longer to restore the relationship.  We have to understand that the silent treatment is actually abuse--with holding attention for the sake of punishment when we should be working to resolve the issue and not allowing it to drag on and become a worst situation.  We have come through all the 30 different tongues in the taming of our tongue--now we will be aware of that which causes division and is in conflict with His directions for our lives.  To hear more of this teaching click here.

The Indiscreet Tongue--Cover Them That You, May Not Be Uncovered!

Proverbs 2; Philippians 2:5; Proverbs 10:19-20; James 3:6; Proverbs 2:1; 1 Corinthians 13:2, 9:20-22; Luke 17:1-2; John 14:13, 16:26

We are walking in today:  The Indiscreet Tongue--Cover Them That You, May Not Be Uncovered!

Witness indiscreet throughout the Bible:  having or showing readiness to reveal secrets or things that should remain private
thoughtless--Psalm 19:8, 116:6, 119:30; Proverbs 1:22, 1:32, 14:8, 27:12
careless--Matthew 12:36
hasty--1 Timothy 5:22

Fiveamprayer, our current society is very focused on telling the secrets of others.  That is often what prompts you to click that youtube link or read that magazine in the grocery store.  Those things that need correction by Yahweh, are not for us to run about discussing it with others!  Don't forget that we too have things we prefer for everyone not to know--yes those skeletons in your closet.  I am sure you would like these things not to be a common place discussion amongst your friends or even people who don't know you.  We have to consider we--mankind have been made in His image.  The mistreatment we have towards any man is also disrespect towards Yahweh Himself.  We have to be aware and very careful of our judgement or sharing that which is not for us to share.  Can you imagine that people have suffered under torture to not tell secrets, yet when operating in an indiscreet tongue will actually go out of their way to share the secrets of others?!  We have gotten very far from His directions of that good and right way to go--the Torah!  How far removed are we from our sins and errors in the light of others downfallen state?    The same mercy that they are seeking, you may be seeking it yourself some day.  You would not like to hear that the mercy that they could not get from you is not available for you now that you are in need.  We have been on this tongue fast, for this 30 day study to be able to speak as the King would have us to speak.  Our words have power either life or death.  All that we utter we will give an account, let me type that slowly---Every. Word. We. Speak. We. Will. Give. An. Account!  We have to be mindful and ask for repentance for our missteps and focus on walking in the foot steps of Yeshua!  Don't you know that we are being cleaned up to enter into His presence like never before!  Go back to the beginning, the children of Israel were in preparation for the giving of the Torah and the Holy Spirit, both happened on the same date Shavout and Pentecost years and years apart!  Both come from His throne and in His presence, we are to be presentable before the King both inside and out.  We have to get cleaned up on the inside this is not as simple as changing clothes, but mindset, word choice and conduct.  Do we walk as He walked on the earth?  Has this shown you yet, that we can only succeed with Him?  Ask Him to walk with you.  Ask Him to show you how.  Will we be seen as His reflection?  Are we keeping or revealing?  Protecting or damaging?  Did we appoint ourselves as judge?  However you judge others will be used to judge you!  Now when that spotlight is on you--you find out how hot and bright that light is that you had in their face, while under the same scrutiny.  Consider and ask forgiveness for being our of order and taking the King's place for what you feel was incorrect--He will handle it--your response is not needed.   But what you can do is to pray for their correction at the hands of Yahweh!   The correction is never prompted by us---ever!  Only Yahweh is without fault and blame!  Take your mouth off of people!  Don't share the downfall of others--pray for them!
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The Loquacious Tongue--Many Words, But For What Purpose?

Proverbs 10:11-21, 17:28, 10:19

We are walking in today:  The Loquacious Tongue--Many Words, But For What Purpose?

Witness loquacious throughout the Bible:  tending to talk a great deal
Proverbs 10:8, 20:19

We have to not only consider our content, but also the quantity of our words, Fiveamprayer.  Today is the 28th day and we are looking upon the motor mouth--the loquacious tongue.  Fiveamprayer be aware that we are not well heard for our much speaking.  In some cases the amount of words we use can be disregarded.  Much like a small child that will keep saying the same thing over and over again.  It has been noted that when we speak longer than 10 minutes our conversations will cease being fruitful.  We do not want to be seen as a foolish person who does not know when to stop.  Or will continue to their detriment or unnecessarily.  We have to be aware of our audience and better yet consider our speech before speaking.  Remember that being silent is an option as well.  We can choose our words to be enriching, encouraging and enlightening to the listeners, if not--shush!  Be aware that many fools are revealed in their over use of speaking.  In some cases it is seen that the one who speaks first is the one more anxious or worried.   Those who are confident and sure will keep their silence.  Let our words be measured, fitting and few.   To hear more of this teaching click here.  

The Doubting Tongue--Get Out Of Your Doubt Addiction!

Psalm 35:28; James 1:5-7; Romans 10:17; Psalm 1; Mark 11:23; Psalm 91; Revelation 21:6-8; Matthew 14:28-31; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Matthew 7:28-29; Mark 4:36-41; Matthew 14:28-31; Philippians 4:13; Numbers 13:31; 1 Samuel 17:1-11; Exodus 40:10-12; 2 Timothy 2:26; Genesis 3:2-5; Matthew 4:4; Psalm 73:13; Romans 14, 5:6, 1:16; 1 Kings 8:56; Joshua 21:45; Titus 1:1-2; Exodus 14:10, 14:31; 1 Samuel 17:11, 17:52; Acts 9:26-27; Galatians 6:1; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Matthew 5:16


We are walking in today:  The Doubting Tongue--Get Out Of Your Doubt Addiction!

Witness doubt throughout the Bible--to feel uncertain about, to fear to be afraid of
John 13:22; Acts 10:20, 11:12; 1 Timothy 2:8;  James 1:6

In this teaching, in the past 27 days of the various tongues, we find that even the most careful of us have used many of them even some at the same time!  Yahweh comes to teach us His good and right way.  He is a King and sets the rules of His kingdom!  Everything is not fit to be spoken out loud, pondered upon or even considered for more than a moment!  We do have natural doubt that has not yet been proven or awaiting more information before making a decision.  This can be easily seen in a large purchase where you haven't begun your research, before this large item purchase.  Not wanting to be swayed by advertisements that you are dubious to believe, with the slick camera tricks that are employed.  That type of doubt does not lead to other damaging behavior.  There is doubt that does lead to damaging behavior--it is this doubt that we will focus on today.  The doubt that leads to unbelief, bitterness, anger, fear, worry, low self-esteem.  When doubt goes unchecked it brings along friends for the ride and then you will be in a serious situation!  The largest issue with doubt it that is shows how much we do not trust in He alone who is good and holy.  This behavior shows that we are unsure He can deliver on His word.  Yet you know that you can not deliver on them either!  Thus bitterness and anger can set in.  When allowed to fester can infect many around you and make it harder to be sprung from the trap of enemy to bind and reduce your effectiveness in the kingdom of Yahweh. 
We have to uproot, remove and destroy doubt.  Rehearse His word that you find in scripture--for He delivers upon all of His word--guaranteed!  Know that He fails not and is worthy to be trusted.  This is a wrangling of our minds to get back on track.  Reading scripture out loud to yourself and redirecting us to that which is true.  Leave all of those lies on the ground--they have no effect unless you pick them up and think upon them over and over.  Once you uproot doubt and it's cronies--sow seeds of peace, trust, reverence of Yahweh,  joy, belief and confidence.  We must be aware of those around us.  If we are struggling in this area--look for those who are peaceful and full of confidence in Yahweh.  So we have to watch what we say and what those around us are saying!  For those around us that are not taming their tongues--do not accept those words that they may be trying to sow into your life.  Correct the words with your response.  If these dysfunctional words persist, discontinue the conversation or location.  This is an awesome teaching this morning, click here for more details to get free from the deceit of doubt.  https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/playback.html?n=RvxYy/jhl9o

Weekend Meditation--Be Encouraged, Fiveamprayer! Who's Report Do You Believe?

Isaiah 53; Numbers 13:26-29; Galatians 6:7; Numbers 13:30-33, 14:6-10; Jonah 2:8; Numbers 23:19; Proverbs 25:11, 15:23; Job 16:1-5; Ecclesiastes 12:11; Numbers 32:7-9


We are walking in today:  Weekend Meditation--Be Encouraged, Fiveamprayer!  Who's Report Do You Believe?

Witness discourage throughout the Bible:  H5106 nuw' hinder, hold back, to forbid or disallow to frustrate, to cause one to loose confidence 
Exodus 6:8-9; Numbers 32:6-7; Joshua 14:8: Judges 6:6; Isaiah 54:4; 1 Chronicles 22:13, 28:20; Ephesians 3:13;  Colssians 3:21
 

This arrangement of the 613 principles, the law of our Lord God Almighty, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is from the book by Rabbi Ralph Messer, Torah: Law Or Grace? Kingdom Principles For Kingdom Living.  This book can be ordered online here or in the store if you are in the Denver area here. 



The Fourth Commandment Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath day, to sanctify it .  Six days you shall work and accomplish all your work; the seventh day is Sabbath to the Lord, your God; you shall not do any work--you, your son, your daughter, your slave, your maidservant, your animal, and your convert within your gates--for in six day the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and He rested the seventh day.  Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and sanctified it.

364. You shall offer the prescribed Elevation-Offering on your New Moons --Numbers 28:11 And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the Lord; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot;

365. You shall offer the prescribed Elevation-Offering on Shavuot --Numbers 28:26-27 26 Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the Lord, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: 27 But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the Lord; two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year

366. You shall offer the prescribed Elevation-Offering on Yom Teruah --Numbers 29:1-2 1 And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you. 2 And ye shall offer a burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the Lord; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year without blemish:
367. You shall sound and hear the shofar on Yom Teruah --Numbers 29:1 And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you.
368. You shall offer the prescribed Elevation-Offering on Yom Kippur --Numbers 29:7-8 7 And ye shall have on the tenth day of this seventh month an holy convocation; and ye shall afflict your souls: ye shall not do any work therein:8 But ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the Lord for a sweet savour; one young bullock, one ram, and seven lambs of the first year; they shall be unto you without blemish:

369. You shall offer the prescribed Elevation-Offerings on each day of Sukkot --Numbers 29:13 And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:

370. You shall offer the prescribed Elevation-Offering on the eighth day of Sukkot --Numbers 29:36 But ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord: one bullock, one ram, seven lambs of the first year without blemish:

371. You shall not demand payment debts remitted in the 7th year --Deuteronomy 15:2 And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the Lord's release.

372. You shall remit the debts of your brother in the 7th year --Deuteronomy 15:3 Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it again: but that which is thine with thy brother thine hand shall release;

 

 

The teaching for day 28 is the discouraging tongue--yet we find that most people's comments are likened to just that--discouragement.  Yahweh comes this morning to tell us to be encouraged!  That our words would lift up others and that we too would encourage ourselves as even David did in the Bible.  Remember all the good, great and awesome things that you have witnessed at the hands of Adonai.  Recall the seemingly terrible things that  you 'thought' would happen and were turned for your good.  Rely in He who set all things into motion and know that He is in control of all things.  No longer esteem the words of the doubters and poor comforters over the words that fail not!  We have to give more weight to the word of Yahweh, than the words of family or friends.  What did the Almighty God say about it?  That is the only word that counts and the only word with the authority to deliver on every part of it's decree!  Fiveamprayer, don't allow your eyes to overcome all that you know to be true.  He is our keeper and the lover of our souls!  All that He has spoken will be delivered unto us, in His timing.  

This discouraging tongue is very dangerous.  We see in the book of  Numbers 13 and 14 where the 12 spies go to look at the land to return a good report.  Of the 12 only 2 brought back the good report.  The determintion of the children of Israel, to remain in the wilderness for 40 years was due to the bad report of 10.  The entire congregation was to remain in the wilderness one year for each of the days the spies spent in the promised land gathering information for a good report.   Those who gave the bad report were not included in the 40 year wanderings--no they lost their lives.  We have to be aware of what words we are sowing into others lives!  Fiveamprayer take a look look at your conversation before speaking and find if you will be an encouragement to the listener?  Would your words bring peace to the situation?   Can the listener obtain a benefit from what you are sharing?  Do your words align with what Yahweh has already spoken?  To hear more on this click here.