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We believe that Congregation of YHWH, Jerusalem has valid teachings but has a problem in the leadership. Therefore, we have terminated our affiliation until the situation is rectified.
Our Daily Bread
While most routinely thank YHWH for leading us each day and giving us “our daily bread”, few actually know the reality of what that means.
This concept can only be understood when we are immersed in a situation in which YHWH is the only form of support, relief, and deliverance.
Only then can we internalize the reality that YHWH is the source for all good, and not we ourselves. When faced with a trying situation, too often the independent believer will rally to inject worldly actions to alleviate any form of discomfort and to guide and control the events.
Instead, we must accept the situation that YHWH has put us into with thanksgiving, understand that any dissatisfaction with the circumstances is tantamount to questioning YHWH. We must look immediately to our Creator for direction and resolution. We must resist the temptation to take matters into our own hands.
This grasp of a concept foreign to the independent, self-sufficient western mindset is a critical precursor to spiritual preparation for troubled times. It is a vital step to obtaining the degree of humility which is necessary to be meek enough to inherit the earth.
Blessings to the faithful few.
My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
I cheat you of your Yah-given destiny…because
you demand your own way.
I cheat you of contentment…because you
“deserve better than this.”
I cheat you of knowledge…because you already
know it all.
I cheat you of healing…because you’re
too full of me to forgive.
I cheat you of holiness…because you refuse to
admit when you’re wrong.
I cheat you of vision…because you’d rather look
in the mirror than out a window.
I cheat you of a genuine friendship…because
nobody’s going to know the real you.
I cheat you of love…because real romance
demands sacrifice.
I cheat you of greatness in heaven…because you
refuse to wash another’s feet on earth.
I cheat you of YHWH’s glory…because I convince
you to seek your own.
My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
You like me because you think I’m always looking out for you.
Untrue. I’m looking to make a fool of you.
YHWH has so much for you, I admit, but don’t worry…
If you stick with me
You’ll never know.
Is this you?
The journey of truth seeking and spiritual maturity is rewarding, but it is challenging and comes with a price. Truth and maturity is not for the faint-hearted.
With spiritual maturity comes increased discernment. This discernment should be directed to the examination of every aspect of our life. Each of our beliefs must be scrutinized and reconciled with scripture and the new maturity. And since our actions always follow our beliefs, we must look at our actions.
Common concepts and actions of society that were once acceptable to the believer become unacceptable as maturity increases. After all, our actions always follow our beliefs. Profound core beliefs must affect all areas of our life, or they are not deeply held.
We are to seek purity in all parts of life. We are to be holy since our Father is holy. We are to walk as our Savior walked. We are ambassadors of the Most High, and we may be the only example of HIM that some people ever see. We must not focus on intent as justification. Our beliefs, actions, and behavior may impact the acceptance or rejection of salvation by strangers, as well as family, friends, and loved ones.
Read more on Spiritual Maturity Page.
