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The ARK OF THE
COVENANT continued...
The Requirements of YAHUVEH'S People
Prophecy is quickly fulfilling which is leading to the most monumental events
of all history. But it appears that the majority of those who call themselves by
His Name have been blinded to the great truths which will separate the sheep
from the goats. If we go back to Genesis and the story of Cain and Abel, we
learn from the beginning that YAHUVEH accepts NO substitute or variation in what He
has commanded of us. Cain was enraged that his offering of produce from his
fields was not acceptable- but YAHUVEH had specifically dictated the requirements of
the sacrifices which were to be offered- blood sacrifices- because they were all
representative of the death of His Son. In his rage, Cain slew his own brother,
Abel, whose offering WAS accepted.
As we continue through the Bible, we read over and over how His people never
ceased from incorporating other practices in with the worship of YAHUVEH - practices
which were NOT acceptable in any way, form or manner, EVEN though they may have
appeared harmless to the people. YAHUVEH was and is always VERY precise and clear in
His requirements of His people - they never changed over the years, even though
many will very quickly tell you that they have.
UNITY!
And today, the people who called themselves by His Name are about to face
the greatest crisis they have ever had to face. This may seem hard to believe in
this age when we no longer must worship in hiding and fear of persecution, but
it is a fact. For it is now that the plan has been set into action for all
churches to unite on common points of doctrine. All the suffering and
persecution of YAHUVEH'S people who fought to maintain the purity of YAHUVEH'S doctrine
through the ages is about to come to nought. Day after day the TV features
various and sundry "leaders" speaking of how this "unity"
will accomplish YAHUVEH'S work, when in fact, it will indeed finish a
"work", but it won't be YAHUVEH'S.
Pagan practices and doctrines that swiftly crept into the Christian faith
soon after YAHUSHUA'S time still dominate "Apostate Christianity" even
though the purity of the faith was restored to some degree in many churches over
the last few centuries. It was in this country, the United States of America,
that the true purity of the faith was given the chance to grow and thrive. It
was this country that would be uppermost in sending missionaries to the world to
complete the spreading of the gospel. But now, just as the work is about to be
finished, the churches that once fought so hard to remain free of the influence
of "Apostate Christianity" are about to join with it.
The reasoning of those who are fighting for this unity is that there is
"strength" in numbers. Are not we all "YAHUVEH'S children?" Can
we not strengthen our position in the world by unifying? Let's think a moment
about these questions. Do we honestly believe that just because someone claims
to be a "true believer" that they ARE when they teach and believe
doctrines that are contrary to the Word of YAHUVEH? Read carefully the warnings:
MAT 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but
inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do
men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?... 21 Not every one that
saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that
doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that
day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast
out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I
profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
1JO 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they
are of YAHUVEH: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
We should all be aware that YAHUVEH does NOT force Himself on any man. But Satan,
on the other hand, will stop at nothing to accomplish his purposes. What will
happen when all of "Christianity" is unified? Will the
"good" rub off on the "bad"? OR are we in danger of being
deceived by these "false" teachers, and what happens if we are?
ISA 9:16 For THE LEADERS OF THIS PEOPLE CAUSE THEM TO ERR; and THEY THAT ARE
LED OF THEM ARE DESTROYED.
JER 5:30 A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; 31 The
prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my
people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?
Being led astray by false teachers is NOT excusable by YAHUVEH, for He has
continually warned us. Paul knew it would come:
ACT 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter
in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men
arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
The greatest danger we face is NOT from the unbeliever, but those who claim
to be believers and teach false doctrine:
ROM 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and
offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and AVOID THEM.18 For
they that are such serve not our Lord YAHUSHUA Messiah, but their own belly; and
by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
ISA 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak NOT according to this
word, it is because there is NO light in them.
But is it really so dangerous for all the churches to work together? My
friend, there is NO greater danger. It is easy to recognize those who make no
claim to believe; but there is one who knows the Bible far better than any human
alive, and it is those who are led of him (Satan) that can appear to be the most
"godly" ON THE SURFACE while introducing their lies cleverly
intermingled with the Word of YAHUVEH:
2CO 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of
light.15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed
as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their
works.
COL 2:4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words...
6 As ye have therefore received YAHUSHUA the Lord, so walk ye in him:... 8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the
tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after YAHUSHUA.
MAT 15:9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the
commandments of men
To follow any "man"- teacher, preacher, father, mother, etc.- is
wrong. We follow only one, our Lord and Savior,YAHUSHUA Messiah. We do NOT unite
with those we know to have corrupt beliefs, even though we may share some common
beliefs.
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