2019 Nov 29 Ninth (False Testimony) of the Ten, 3John 1
J. Mark A. Campbell-Elanemy • November 29, 2019
2019 Nov 29 Ninth (False Testimony) of the Ten, 3John 1
Hello, wishing you well, grateful for what we do have, and trusting God for what we really need, and for coping with any disappointments! Let's now consider the ninth of the Ten Commandments, and then some thoughts from 3John 1.
Let’s now consider Exodus 20:16: “16 “You must not testify falsely when you are a witness against your fellow man.”
TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Should this command be taken lightly? It comes just after the command not the steal. Would someone think it’s okay to rob a bank? Clearly, then, this matter should be taken seriously—we should not bear false testimony, whether or not the one we are testifying against is truly guilty or innocent. We must remember that this is the living word of God we are talking about. He takes this matter seriously Himself, and can back it up! If we’re frightened at all at what may happen if our testimony helps bring justice to one committing a serious crime, can we not look to Jehovah God as a “refuge” for our “protection?” Of course, we hope the wrongdoer would mean no further harm. Still, our faith in God must be genuine. As Jesus once told someone: “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:50). We should genuinely trust in God, praying fervently about the matter, often and sincerely, considering any steps we might take or help we might receive to protect ourselves, and leave the outcome in God's hands. (Matth 7:7-11). Notice, for instance, Psalm 46:1 says “46 God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. 2 That is why we will not fear, though the earth undergoes change, Though the mountains topple into the depths of the sea, 3 Though its waters roar and foam over, Though the mountains rock on account of its turbulence.” With Jehovah’s watchcare, fear need not grip us. Recall Jonah’s experience! He was to speak in the name of Jehovah a judgement against the capital city of the violent nation of Assyria. Rather than trusting in Jehovah, he ran the other way! But Jehovah taught Him about His great power to save him from the depths of the sea by a great sea creature! Surely if Jehovah can do that, He could protect him from the mighty Assyrian empire to speak, not Jonah’s message, but Jehovah God’s message! Notice also Proverbs 18:1, saying: “10 The name of Jehovah is a strong tower. Into it the righteous one runs and receives protection.”
USING GOD'S NAME.
We note two things here. A reference is made to Jehovah’s glorious and mighty NAME. Shouldn't we use this name when praying to our Father, especially when we’re looking for His assistance in such a serious matter? Why, was not God’s name of prime importance in Jesus’ model prayer, at Matthew 6:9-13? “9 You must pray, then, this way: “‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.” God’s name is to be “sanctified”—highly esteemed, set apart as holy—not ignored!(compare Luke 4:17-18; Isaiah 61:1; John 17:6,26).The church should NEVER have substituted the name of Jehovah with the expression “LORD,” although they too may have been threatened, perhaps by Satan, to do so. Still, Jehovah is the "Sovereign LORD" Scripturally, so there may be nothing wrong with referring to Him as our LORD occasionally, as long as we do not confuse Him with His Son, Jesus. (Isaiah 61:1; 25:8; comp. to Revel 21:3,4). We should see that our children, also, are not confused. Satan knew how powerful the name of Jehovah is, but so do we! Jehovah WANTS us to use His mighty name when we speak to Him—why in the ORIGINAL Bible manuscripts this name is recorded over 7,000 times! Jehovah is “God the Father” and Jesus Christ is “Lord to the glory of God the Father” (1Cori 8:6; Phili 2:11) May we seek the glory of God by using His powerful name Jehovah, exalting it above all the other gods of man’s making.
RECEIVING GOD'S HELP.
But it should be acknowledged, that while Jehovah’s name is so powerful, it is still more than just a superstitious good-luck charm. If we want to look to Jehovah for protection, we should also accept His advice and guidance. We should recognize that His ways are the ways of eternal happiness—ours and everyone else’s. Notice it is “the righteous one” that runs into the “strong tower” of Jehovah’s name and “receives protection.” Would not one standing up for truth and the side of what is right by refusing to lie under oath, or to bear false testimony, have Jehovah’s smile of approval? Still, why not REASONABLY continue to seek to live by God’s other standards, looking to the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ to cover past sins in God’s abundant mercy, seeking God’s forgiveness and turning from any evil course of serious sin? What blessings are in store for those choosing God’s way of life!
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3John 1:1-4 greets Gaius, one "walking in the truth." Brothers came to John and bore witness about Gaius' sincerity in serving God and following Christ, causing John to rejoice "very much." May we likewise rejoice to see others faithfully serving God, refusing to violate their Bible-trained Christian conscience. John's encouraging words read this way: "1 The older man to Gaʹius, the beloved, whom I truly love. 2 Beloved one, I pray that in all things you continue to prosper and enjoy good health, just as you are now prospering. 3 For I rejoiced very much when brothers came and bore witness about the truth you hold, as you go on walking in the truth. 4 No greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth." John had developed a close bond of brotherly affection for Gaius, calling him "beloved one" in verses 2,5, and 11. May our sincere Christian "obedience to the truth," purifying us and bringing about true unity, in time allow for genuine "brotherly affection" in the truth. As Peter encouraged at 1Peter 1:22, "Now that you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth with unhypocritical brotherly affection as the result, love one another intensely from the heart."
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Also, updated the Winit100plus W1p w09.211A podcast on The Strait of Hormuz , with additional material, on the Spotify Find Life And See Earview Podcast, which I would like to be on Apple Podcasts, not just my original show, Find Life And See, which was likely subverted by a Caleb L., that show originally having just a few things on it when my phone was stolen, and believing I had lost the password, I chose to begin the Find Life And See Earview Podcast, which became the place for my ongoing works. Now Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 3 verses 27-30 , PR-A(03.5). (26:02.23 Slm or y26.223 or d.223 or :2.23, o3/28/26 Sat 9:03,46; 10:10 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4A) Psalm 119 Commentary, Stanza 13A . Still to come, a (2) Psalm Select post. Posted this time a selected verse from Psalm 119 Commentary. (26:02.21 Hvn or y26.221 or d.221 or :2.21, o3/26/26 Thu 6:10,21,50; 7:23,30 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Adding (7) Proverbs B, chapter 17 verses 8-10 , ready to post. 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LAST MONTH 2026 01/12 SPECIAL ADDITIONS AND NOTES (7) Proverbs B, chapter 16 verses 29-33 (conclusion of chapter 16), PR-B(16.7) . Planning tomorrow new posts to include Proverbs A as well or at least Stanza 11 of Psalm 119. A side note: You may notice that the 8-day calendar is the end of the month, Lunarday, abbreviated Lnr. To be clear, Lunarday would normally be a New Moon, not a Full Moon. At one time, GOD had the moon phases lining up with the 8-day calendar, so that the 33/34 day month was the moon's cycle, and the moon phases were always on the weekends--new moon, quarter/first-half moon, full moon, etc. At some point He dropped that when we weren't yet acknowledging the new calendar. But this is something He can or will do when we do begin to recognize it more officially, as other countries have around the world. We are still in the midst of Winter in the U.S., even though Baseball Spring training camp began some time ago, and some were beginning to wonder if it was going to become a Winter sport. Proverbs B posted. Update to Notes above. Update to Proverbs 16, verse 33. Further. NOTE : God's name in some places uses the ( ) for the last letter z. I had found out that a long time ago God actually gave permission to use His name without the plural 'z' ending. Still, He is 'the First and the Last', 'the Alpha and the Omega', 'the A and the Z'. In the case of 'Jehovah(z)', it evidently is still the case, although there is something else to add to this, in the article on the Names of God and His Son; look for this coming up.