2022 May 30-Jul 03 (5) Eternal Express, (6) Mosaic Law Selections, (7) SongWeekly
J Michael Camelanjemy (Joshua M) AKA Mark A. Campbell • May 30, 2022
2022 May 30-Jun 26 (5) Eternal Express, (6) Mosaic Law Selections, (7) SongWeekly
(Fri) Added EE[11] James 2, Really Trusting God & True Freedom Within God's Law
(Mon) Update to SW[2-3]
(Sat) MLS[8] Honest Integrity, etc. Also SW[3], a favorite from long ago.
(Fri) EE[10] Placing Trust in God's Kingdom, MLS[6] and MLS[7]. Update.
(Tue) EE[9] Highlight of Philippians 4, MLS[5] on Leviticus 1 - First part Summation, Updated
FRI (9:37 am) Hello! Added EE[11] on Trusting God for True Freedom!
SAT (9:04,22,30 am) Hello! Added MLS[8] Lessons on Honest Integrity and more. Also, SW[3] Song!
FRI (9:03,24,35,48 am) Hello! Added EE[10] on Placing Trust in God's Kingdom, with MLS[6] Impartial Justice and MLS[7] on Helping Unfortunate. Update.
TUE (9:20,38,46,58 am) Hello! Added EE[9] Philippians 4:4-8, and MLS[5] on Leviticus 1. Update.
(Sat) EE[8] more from 1Thess, ch. 4: Many...Await Resurrection, also SW[2] SongWeekly!!!
(Thu) EE[7] more from 1Thess., Respond to Light of Truth; Also MLS[4] Those True Walk with God. Update
(Wed) EE[6], from 1Thess 3 on Maintaining Faithfulness
(Tue) Adding EE[5], from 1Thess. 2
(Thu) Added EE[4] Further Cautions for Christians, MLS[3] Love Accepting Responsibility.
(Tue) Added EE[3] Remarks on Christianity, and MLS[2] Respecting Rights of Others
(Sat) SongWeekly, SW[1]--two selections!
(Fri) EE[2] Col 4, Upright Masters.
(Tue) EE[1] Christian Unity
(Mon) (6) MLS[1] More Lessons from Leviticus
SAT (7:28,32; 8:05 am) Hello! Added EE[8] on Many "Sleeping in Death" Await Resurrection, also SW[2] SongWeekly!!! Update.
THU (10:44,48; 11:10,27,37 am) Hello! EE[7], adding more of 1Thess., This time Responding to Light of Truth. Also, MLS[4] Those Who are True Walk with God (When they've really found Him). Update.
WED (9:04 am) Hello! Added EE[6], on Maintaining Faithfulness
TUE (8:55 am) Hello! Added EE[5], on Imitating Christ, Safeguarding Sincere Motives
THU (8:05 am) Hello! Adding EE[4] Further Cautions for Christians, MLS[3] Love Accepting Responsibility.
TUE (9:07,35 am) Added EE[3] Some Introductory Remarks to the Christian Course, and MLS[2] Principled Love Respects the Rights of Others to Their Belongings. Update.
SAT (10:20 am) Hello! Added SongWeekly, SW[1], two selections below!
FRI (9:58 am) Hello! Added EE[2] from Colossians 4, Upright Masters.
THU (8:53,59 am) Hello! Added EE[1] Christian Unity
MON (10:22 am) Hello! MLS[1] More Lessons from Leviticus
(5) ETERNAL EXPRESS
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Here's a CSL (Christian Small Letter) Selection from Colossians 1&2:
MATTERS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY
POWER OF BIBLE TRUTH. Colossians 1:6 acknowledges the power of the truth of God's purpose: "Just as the good news is bearing fruit and increasing in all the world, so it is also doing among you from the day you heard and accurately knew the undeserved kindness of God in truth." May we appreciate and continue growing in the "accurate knowledge" of Bible truth. Colossians 1:9-10 continues: "That is also why from the day we heard of it, we have never stopped praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the accurate knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual comprehension, 10 so as to walk worthily of Jehovoe in order to please him fully as you go on bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the accurate knowledge of God."
BECOMING TRULY UNITED. Accordingly, we need the truth, accurate divine knowledge, about God that Christians may be truly united. 1Corinthians 1:10 says "10 Now I urge you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all speak in agreement and that there should be no divisions among you, but that you may be completely united in the same mind and in the same line of thought." All Christians, regardless of our "tribe," need to give attention to true Christian doctrine, that we may all be united in the "one faith" of true Christianity. (Ephes 4:5). Surely God and Christ would provide a means for the entire Christian household to become united in the true faith!
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION. Colos 2 Why should we all give attention to the life and words of Jehosha or Jesus? Colossians 2:3 says "Carefully concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge." All true Christians should come to be united by accurate divine knowledge, having understanding, putting truth together to form the complete picture of God's will, on the basis of true love, "the perfect bond of union." Verse 2 speaks of hearts being comforted and "that they may be harmoniously joined together in love and may have all the riches that result from the full assurance of their understanding, in order to gain an accurate knowledge of the sacred secret of God, namely, Christ."
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Colossians 4:1,2 Paul highlights two important reminders for true Christians, one regarding those having workers, or employees, the same principles applying to the master-slave relationships of former times. Then regarding prayer. Notice Paul’s words:
UPRIGHT MASTERS. “1 You masters, treat your slaves in an upright and fair way, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Persevere in prayer, remaining awake in it with thanksgiving.” May employers take note of their “Master in heaven.” 1Corinthians 7:22 speaks of a freeman as being a “slave of Christ.” And 1Corinthians 11:3 says the “head of every man is the Christ.” Therefore, employers should treat their workers in harmony with Christian teachings, “in an upright and fair way,” pleasing both God and Christ, answering to them for their dealings. Also, may we not forget “thanksgiving” in our prayers, being ever grateful for the gifts of God we receive and enjoy each day, helping us overcome anxiety and discouragement for any difficulties we must endure as in the past system, as we look ahead, grateful for the hope of a bright future.
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CHRISTIAN SMALL LETTER HIGHLIGHTS:
SOME INTRODUCTORY REMARKS TO THE CHRISTIAN COURSE
CHERISH THE "GOOD NEWS," GUARD ASSOCIATION. Galatians 1:6-8 encourages caution regarding our association. These verses show the Scriptures are what we should hold to regarding our faith, our trust and our belief system, not being persuaded by unworthy ones: "I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you with Christ’s undeserved kindness to another sort of good news. 7 Not that there is another good news; but there are certain ones who are causing you trouble and wanting to distort the good news about the Christ. 8 However, even if we or an angel out of heaven were to declare to you as good news something beyond the good news we declared to you, let him be accursed." May we continue to grow in our understanding of God's word of truth, trusting and clinging to God as our refuge in a world still promoting unrighteousness.
ADHERE TO WHAT IS PURE, ACQUIRE DISCERNMENT. Galatians 2:16 contains the inspired words of the apostle Paul, who said "that a man is declared upright, not by works of law, but only through faith in Jesus Christ." Our faith in Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name in both meaning and pronunciation) and his ransom sacrifice, to allow true forgiveness for our sins, moves us out of appreciation to please God fully. Our faith and love for God and Christ move us to be obedient from the heart to their commands, but such obedience cannot "earn" us salvation--everlasting life is a gift from a loving God (ROMans 6:23). "The love of God means that we observe His commandments, but His commandments are not burdensome. "(1JOhn 5:3). However, we must not think that obedience to one command will compensate for our disobedience to another. We must strive never to violate what is holy, or be disobedient (JAMes 2:10-13). Some practices can bar us from God's Kingdom (1COri 6:9-10). We should acquire discernment to see the difference between the more important matters of law, and lesser matters, though still required. In the healthy awe of God, we should seek to hate all badness, while loving what is good, with foresighted prudence to see the consequences of both bad and good, and acting accordingly. (PSAlm 97:10; PROve 22:3) Genuine faith in God and Christ can thus grow with divine knowledge, as we consider God's word regularly. (MATth 4:4).
PRESS FORWARD IN SERVING GOD. Galatians 2:17-18 encourages us as ones turning to the truth of God, not to turn back to things we've left behind. The apostle Paul set an example in this regard, having been raised as a Pharisee with great prominence in Judaism, with prospects of easily being well-off materially and otherwise. However, upon learning the truth about Christ, he left a life of falsehood behind to pursue God's favor and the reward of eternal life promised by Him for one's faithful and loving course. (JAMes 1:12). We do not necessarily need to drop everything for the genuine truth of God, but we should take a fresh look at our life and adjust or do away with anything detracting us from serving God faithfully. Paul referred to the "excelling value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," and considered his past pursuits as "a lot of refuse," that he may gain Christ. (PHiliP 3:8). True worship of Jehovoe through Christ opens our eyes to the truth, and as we grow in divine wisdom, we are better able to assess what is truly important in life and adjust our life accordingly. (PHiliP 1:10). We should turn to God in prayer before making any rash decisions, however. Look to God for guidance and direction, as we 'let our reasonableness become known to all men.' (PHiliP 4:5). God will nevertheless bless us for any sacrifice we make for the sake of His name and purpose, that enables us to move forward in serving God, and not turn back to a sinful course in life. Galatians 2:17-18 reads this way: "Now if we have also been found sinners while seeking to be declared upright by means of Christ, is Christ then sin’s minister? Certainly not! 18 If the very things that I once tore down I build up again, I demonstrate that I am a transgressor." Paul added in verse 20: "Indeed, the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and handed himself over for me." May we appreciate the loving, selfless spirit Christ displayed in his earthly life course, seeking the everlasting happiness of all willing humans, as described in the Holy Scriptures, and seek to follow this example. (1PEter 2:21).
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FURTHER CAUTIONS FOR CHRISTIANS
WHO HINDERED YOU? Galatians 5:7-10 reveals how easy it could be for one to persuade us away from the truth, if we're not careful. This was happening to the Galatians, as the apostle Paul reveals in these verses: "7 You were running well. Who hindered you from continuing to obey the truth? 8 This sort of persuasion does not come from the One calling you. 9 A little leaven ferments the whole batch of dough. 10 I am confident that you who are in union with the Lord will not come to think otherwise; but the one who is causing you trouble, whoever he may be, will receive the judgment he deserves." We must be careful to uphold the truth of God, again, letting God's word always trump the ideas of man (Romans 3:4). Be alert to the misleading use of lies and half-truths, and other speech designed to confuse others for selfish purposes, be they for wealth or power, for material or other gain. May any such troublemakers repent of their errors, while God may show them mercy. (Isaiah 55:6-7).
DOING YOUR BEST. Galatians 6:4,7,8 highlight some important concepts for finding genuine peace in life and being protected from spiritual harm and corruption. Verse 4 highlights the value of avoiding an unhealthy competitive spirit, comparing ourselves with others, often causing either excessive pride on the one hand, or self-defeating discouragement on the other. Such a spirit works against true love. How much better to focus on your own work, seeking to continually improve by the week, month and year! Verse 4 puts it this way: "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person." By doing this, we can avoid harmful jealousy, with its detrimental effects on relationships.
MAKING SPIRITUAL MATTERS PRIMARY. Verses 7,8 provide a further important caution against spiritual harm, realizing however that God says this to protect us from danger: "Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he will also reap; 8 because the one sowing with a view to his flesh will reap corruption from his flesh, but the one sowing with a view to the spirit will reap everlasting life from the spirit." If we sow poison ivy, we will not reap grapes, will we? We should sow with a view to spiritual things, seeking God's pleasure as we live in harmony with His will. He wants us to enjoy life, we just need to do so in harmony with His standards, which promote true happiness. Seeking pleasures without regard for God results in troubles, pain, and grief in the end. Doing things God's way leads to eternal blessings, even with a loyal marriage partner. We need to see things from God's standpoint, as His word enlightens us and brings us true wisdom. Regarding this, His word says "All other desirable things cannot compare to it." Godly wisdom brings delight as we practice it, and brings greater purpose and joy to the other pleasures in life, given by God, the giver of every good gift and perfect present. (James 1:17).
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IMITATE CHRIST, SAFEGUARDING SINCERE MOTIVES. 1Thessalonians 2:5-8 shows the motives and attitude of ones imitating Christ, such as the apostle Paul, in the first century: "In fact, you know that we never used flattering speech or put on any false front with greedy motives; God is witness! 6 Nor have we been seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could be an expensive burden as apostles of Christ. 7 On the contrary, we became gentle in your midst, as when a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 So having tender affection for you, we were determined to impart to you, not only the good news of God but also our very selves, because you became so beloved to us." May we be determined to have similar motives toward others, with true sincerity and chastity. At 2Corinthians 11:3 Paul expressed concern regarding the true motives of Christians, saying: "But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, your minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ." By considering God's word, maintaining Christian love and associated qualities, such as humility, loyalty (with integrity), and mildness, we can safeguard our hearts from corruption. (EPHes 4:1-3). May we remain gentle in our dealings with fellow Christians and others, sincerely and truly loving them.
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MAINTAIN FAITHFULNESS, CHRISTIAN INTEGRITY. 1Thessalonians 3:4-5 shows we may occasionally suffer hardship to maintain the true faith, looking forward to the Kingdom hope of a world without such things. Paul says "For when we were with you, we used to tell you in advance that we would suffer tribulation, and that is what has happened, just as you know. That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to learn of your faithfulness, in case somehow the Tempter might have tempted you, and our labor might have turned out to be in vain." In more recent times, underhanded tricks and "smoke and mirrors" have been used to cause confusion. Recall that "God is greater than our hearts, and knows all things." Therefore, may we pray to maintain our loyalty, faithfulness, and integrity to God, and include as in the Model prayer, "do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the crooked one." (Matt 6:13). May we trust that the reward God holds out for us is worth every effort and is far greater than anything we may give up. May we pray too for our loved ones and others, to grow and become strong in their faith as well. Everlasting life in true peace and happiness, loving God and others--this hope is much greater than anything tempting us to be disloyal to Jehovoe. Let's use our talents to glorify our loving Father, upholding His name, or reputation.
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BE WILLING TO RESPOND TO LIGHT OF TRUTH. 1Thessalonians 3:6-8 The early Christians of the first century maintained remarkable unity before "oppressive wolves" entered among them as foretold (Acts 20:28-30). True, they had some disagreements, but resolved these eventually, after some debate, by a Scriptural discussion by appointed men, the apostles and outstanding older men in Jerusalem. (Acts 15). Notice that before the decision on whether or not circumcision was a necessary Christian requirement was handed down, those debating the issue, expressing differing opinions, were not "removed" from the Christian congregation for having an opinion on the matter. Such a thing is not scripturally a serious offense, as is being an idolater, reviler (seriously verbally abusive), a drunkard, or extortioner, for instance. Yet, as 1Corinthians 6:9-11 shows, some used to have such practices, but learning the truth, were able to make necessary changes in their life, with God's help. May we seek Christian unity, loving one another, and rejoicing in the truth as it is clarified to us in God's kind way, practicing it faithfully, standing firm. (Ephes 4:1-3). The inspired words through Paul in 1Thes. 3:6-8 say: "But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has given us the good news about your faithfulness and love, that you always continue to remember us fondly and that you long to see us in the same way as we also do you. 7 That is why, brothers, in all our distress and tribulation, we have been comforted because of you and the faithfulness you demonstrate. 8 Because we are revitalized if you are standing firm in the Lord."
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MANY "SLEEPING IN DEATH" AWAIT RESURRECTION. 1Thessalonians 4:1-2 mentions how God provides instruction "on how you should walk in order to please God," and encourages us to "keep doing it more fully." 1Thes. 4:13-14 debunks the idea of an immortal soul (a popular Greek philosophy) in saying "we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest who have no hope. For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus." Scripturally, it is the "spirit" of a person that can receive immortality upon one's resurrection to heavenly life, having been scourged by God in training for that special privilege. (HEBre 12:6; 1PEter 5:10; REVel 20:6). Whether one's hope is God-chosen with heavenly authority or within an earthly Paradise, 1Corinthians 15:44 says "...if there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual one." It is the spirit within that contains one's personality. For more detail on this subject, see the article "Finding Truth".
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FINDING GEMS! Philippians 4:4 continues this thought, exhorting "Always rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say, Rejoice!" (v.4) Paul was then inspired to acknowledge our reasonableness, perhaps showing that our joy should be more in our heart than in making a spectacle of ourselves before the world. (v.5) Verse 8 continues with a list of standards that should govern our choices regarding what we feed our minds and hearts, to safeguard ourselves from corruption. We should seek to grasp the scope of these beneficial standards, and be cautious about our viewing things in violation of them.The verse reads as follows: "8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are upright, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well-spoken-of, whatever virtue there is, and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things." Paul may have been addressing material that was suitable for consideration within the congregation of God, but the principles benefit us in whatever we may choose to feed our minds and hearts upon. The key to this understanding may lie in the mention of things "of serious concern." Such things are to be among those studied, not the only things studied! Thus there should be occasional smiles and laughter when joyful people congregate for study! Congregation study is more geared for examination of important spiritual matters, although considering such things contribute to deep-seated joy (Galatians 5:22-23). In the home, however, occasional comedic entertainment can lift spirits! Surely God wants us to enjoy life! Ecclesiastes 10:19a says "Bread is made for laughter, and wine makes life enjoyable..."Any such entertainment, however, should be well-motivated, still supporting what is "true," "chaste," and so forth. We needn't feel deprived--there are several gems of education and entertainment that have been produced over the years that are reasonably in complete, or nearly complete harmony with these standards! This is true of reading material, music, television and movies, both older and modern. We should, however, use discernment to carefully judge whether we have a true gem, or a cheap imitation. Is it based on, or supporting, genuine truth, and such upright and godly standards? Find economical or convenient sources, or ways to find sources, of such entertainment, appreciating the good enjoyment or lessons being heard or viewed, but disregarding anything that seriously violates what is good. May we place higher priority on God's word and spiritual things, leading us to everlasting life!
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PLACE TRUST IN GOD'S KINGDOM
OUR HOPE IN GOD'S KINGDOM. While many God-fearing human governmental systems can make advances toward a cleaner, perhaps even a bit more peaceful, earth, caution is in order as regards some human influences. 1Thessalonians 5 begins with a prophecy showing we must not place trust in an anti-God system to bring complete peace and security--something only Jehovoe can bring about in His own time and way through His kingdom. We must not be fooled into choosing an anti-God system as our hope rather than God's kingdom, which is the true solution to all of man's problems. Verse 4,6 says "But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that the day should overtake you as it would thieves...So then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses."
ALIGNING EFFORTS WITH GOD'S KINGDOM. 1Thessalonians 5 cautions against being misled by those lacking faith in God and His Kingdom to bring true peace and security to mankind. Such will not come merely through scientific advancement or only human power or initiative, but rather by God's blessing through His heavenly and earthly children, doing things God's way in harmony with His word, and seeking God's honor and glory, not man's. As regards science, Jehovoe, our loving Creator and Master Designer and Engineer, understands this universe, including planet Earth, like no other--should not scientific effort be brought into alignment with God's perfect and loving purpose for man? Isaiah 66:1-2 says: "This is what Jehovoe says:“The heavens are my throne, and the earth is my footstool.Where, then, is the house that you could build for me,And where is my resting-place?” 2 “My own hand has made all these things, And this is how they all came to be,” declares Jehovoe. “To this one, then, I will look, To the one humble and broken in spirit who trembles at my word." Certainly all with genuine faith in God may have a share in supporting God's kingdom and cooperating with it's activities earth-wide to bring about true peace and happiness to humanity. Verses 6-9 offer encouragement to keep our senses regarding such things, safeguarding our hearts and minds, and not be lulled to sleep into faithless inactivity. They read: "So, then, let us not sleep on as the rest do, but let us stay awake and keep our senses. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But as for us who belong to the day, let us keep our senses and put on the breastplate of faith and love and the hope of salvation as a helmet 9 because God assigned us, not to wrath, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." While Jesus is a vital link to salvation, this one seeks God's honor, as "Lord to the glory of God the Father." (Phili 2:11). The Kingdom ultimately belongs to Jehovoe, and only succeeds through His blessing, power, and love.
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REALLY TRUSTING GOD & TRUE FREEDOM WITHIN GOD'S LAW.
James 2 shows we need to trust in God, with faith and love finding complete obedience, not picking and choosing which laws of God we should keep. Still, upon realizing this, God's mercy may be needed and may be provided for truly repentant ones. Notice verses 10-13: "10 For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgement without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement." Notice that it is WITHIN God's law that we find genuine freedom--freedom that make true happiness possible with many blessings of peace and prosperity under the rule of God's Kingdom!
(6) MOSAIC LAW SELECTIONS
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Now let's review several benefits for Christians to consider the Mosaic Laws given by God as found within the Bible book of Leviticus.
GOD'S RIGHT TO RULE. Of foremost interest, Christians should recognize God's sovereignty, or right to rule over His universe and His human creation. He is unselfishly motivated by love to do so, as His prime quality. (1John 4:8). Yet that love is balanced by his other cardinal attributes of wisdom, justice, and power. God states, after warning against walking in the ways of those nations not worshipping the true God, in Leviticus 18:4,5: "You should carry out my judicial decisions, and you should keep my statutes and walk in them. I am Jehovoe your God. 5 You must keep my statutes and my judicial decisions; anyone who does so will live by means of them. I am Jehovoe." Appreciating and loving God moves us to want to follow His fine counsel. As 1John 5:3 states: "For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome." Therefore, may we acknowledge God's universal sovereignty, in harmony with His good will that vast numbers of humans respond and cooperate with His loving purpose for our eternal happiness, in sincere love and peace among mankind. God made us, knows how we tick, and wants universal peace throughout His universe. Following the will of some other person will not result in the genuine happiness they may claim to seek--rather, selfishness, greed, jealousy, corruption and other sins along with untimely death would continue, resulting in unhappiness and a lack of true peace and love.
GOD'S NAME
. Now let's consider another benefit of considering the Mosaic laws of God in the book of Leviticus. Along with the importance of upholding God's sovereignty, or right to rule His creation is the important matter of exalting God's name, or reputation. Notice Leviticus 22:31-33: "“You must keep my commandments and carry them out. I am Jehovoe. You must not profane my holy name, and I must be sanctified in the midst of the Israelites. I am Jehovoe, who is sanctifying you, 33 the one bringing you out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you. I am Jehovoe.” His mighty works have proven His great power, justice, love, and wisdom--and His worthiness to receive our heartfelt devotion and love in response to His. He's the One teaching mankind true rightness and goodness, by means of His astounding Word, the Holy Bible. He created us for eternal life in true peace and happiness, on the basis of genuine trust and love. Thus He is a holy God--pure and upright in all He does, and His name therefore is holy, and should be "sanctified" or set apart as sacred (MATth 6:9). Deuteronomy 32:4 says this of Jehovah: "The Rock, perfect is his activity, For all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness who is never unjust; Righteous and upright is he." Thus God does not cause injustice to occur. Our first parents chose to come out from under God's protective watchcare by their disobedience. He created us with free will--the will to make decisions and bear consequences--good or bad. If we give attention to God's instruction, we may often make better decisions, and reap better results, contributing to God's honor. We look forward to God's protective care more fully surrounding mankind once again under the rule of God's kingdom, choosing His firstborn son as king. May we thus always seek to honor God's name, when mentioning His personal name doing so with appreciation, love, and respect, but more so by heeding His counsel and guidance as true Christians, seeking to represent Him in an honorable, holy way.
GOD'S BENEFICIAL HOLINESS
. Let's now contemplate another area, God's holiness--not meaning that He is smug, haughty or arrogant. God's "holiness" should not turn us off, or repel us! Rather, He upholds and sets the standard for what is clean, pure, and upright, refusing to abuse His power! He is therefore trustworthy, dependable, One we can always turn to for reliable guidance and help, as we properly fear Him, viewing Him with great awe and respect. As we grow in appreciation for God's holiness, we should come to imitate this quality, while refusing to act arrogantly, or "holier than thou," rather viewing it a privilege to humbly dwell among God's clean people, treating others with respect and dignity. Leviticus 11:44,45 highlights this, after mentioning various swarming creatures that were not to be eaten by God's people, saying: "For I am Jehovoe your God, and you must sanctify yourselves and become holy, because I am holy. So you must not make yourselves unclean by any swarming creature that moves on the earth. 45 For I am Jehovah, who is leading you up out of the land of Egypt to prove myself God to you, and you must be holy, because I am holy." Notice it was a must, to be like God in this respect. He was not asking too much, but in spite of imperfection, requiring reasonable regard for what is pure, sacred, and respectable. To walk in true wisdom, notice how it is described: "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical." May we become and remain relatively untarnished by the ungodliness surrounding us, aiming to honor God as an example that encourages others to practice true love of God and neighbor, leading to their and our eternal happiness.
AWARENESS OF SIN
. Now let's consider another benefit of examining the Mosaic law in Leviticus. It assists us in gaining an awareness of sin, or "missing the mark" of obedience or integrity to God. Failing to keep the Mosaic Law in some matter was understood as a sin or transgression against it. Such sin always required an atoning sacrifice, reminding ones of its seriousness, to a greater or lesser degree. While there may have been penalties for the sin, aside from the required sacrifice, there may also have been consequences to the wrongdoing not spelled out in the Law itself. Badness practically always brings harmful consequences, which is why God warns us against it in His word. (PSAlm 97:10). These consequences are usually just a natural course to the harmful action or practice--not brought on by God as punishment for the bad deed. (PROve 22:3). Jehovoe God does not like to see us suffer, and therefore His right laws and standards protect us from such things as we cultivate genuine obedience out of love for God and neighbor. (MATth 22:37-39). The accepted atoning sacrifice still brought God's forgiveness, and should have been presented by the offender in a spirit of repentance over the wrong, and gratefulness for God's extended mercy made possible by the arrangement of sin and guilt offerings. Aren't we grateful that God accepted the obedient life of His firstborn son as a perpetual sacrifice for sins, no longer requiring animal sacrifices! (1John 2:1-3). May we continue to seek forgiveness from God through faith in His undeserved kindness and in the atoning value of the ransom sacrifice of Christ, making possible a happy life of loyalty to God, benefitting greatly as we aim to keep God's right Christian laws and standards. Nevertheless, while all sin displeases God, are all sins of the same degree of seriousness? Could this idea be causing confusion?
DEGREES OF SIN
. Many have not learned to differentiate different degrees of "sin," which means "missing the mark." But just as a person may "miss" a little or a lot when aiming for a target, so it is with sin. Some haven't learned where the target is, or even violate their conscience and sometimes aim for the broad side of the barn, being foolishly unaware of the dire consequences of such decisions. God's word, including Leviticus, assists us to comprehend various degrees of sin, as Jehosha (Jesus' more correct name, in both meaning and pronunciation) mentioned how even religious leaders were keeping small details of the Law while at the same time "disregarding the weightier matters..." In essence, they were turning the Law upside down, by forgetting such things as compassionate mercy, genuine justice, and loyal faithfulness and integrity. Jehosha said "these things it was necessary to do, yet not to disregard the other things." (Matth 23:23). The Mosaic Law, as partly detailed in Leviticus, helps us discern or appreciate the difference between more serious sins and lesser ones. Willful sin is punished more severely than unintentional sin, for instance (Levit 4:27,28; 6:1-7). Some sins carried heavy penalty under the Law, in some cases even death! Should not such sins be considered much more serious?
A CHRISTIAN TEACHING
. Christian teachings underscore similar principles. For instance, some serious sins mentioned in 1Corinthians 5&6 cause great harm to oneself and others, can result in a spiritually dead condition and can prohibit one from entering God's Kingdom without genuine repentance, being determined to change and be true to God. How much better, wiser, and loving to become faithful to God and others in the first place, treasuring the privilege of dwelling with the people of God, setting an example in word and deed that can preserve the lives of others, and finding true happiness in doing so, perhaps alongside a loyal marriage partner, when ready and desirous of this gift. Christian standards can be kept, and will lead us and others to their betterment and eternal welfare and happiness!
The Mosaic Law in Leviticus helps us "make sure of the more important things, so that you may be flawless and not stumbling others up to the day of Christ." (Phili 1:10).
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MOSAIC LAW SELECTION:
CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE RESPECTS THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS TO THEIR BELONGINGS
Now let’s consider God's instruction to Israel, at Exodus 22:1-4: “1 “If a man steals a bull or a sheep and he slaughters or sells it, he is to compensate with five bulls for the bull and four sheep for the sheep. 2 (“If a thief is found in the act of breaking in and he gets struck and dies, there is no bloodguilt for him. 3 But if it happens after sunrise, there is bloodguilt for him.) “He must make compensation. If he has nothing, then he must be sold for the things he stole. 4 If what he stole is found alive in his possession, whether it is a bull or a donkey or a sheep, he is to make double compensation.”
"YOU MUST NOT STEAL" Verse 1 It is the Eighth Commandment out of the Ten that says “You must not steal.” Can not we, as humans appreciative of “life and breath and all things” that God gives us, keep ten of the most important laws God has given to man? (Acts 17:25). Those ten were carved by “God’s finger” on two stone tablets, perhaps reminding Israel of the law code of Hammurabi of the Amorites, a compilation of existing laws, but which he had engraved in stone pillars and placed throughout the kingdom so that all would know the law. Certainly God did want, and wants us, to know Christian law well in order to live by it day by day! A little further down, let’s consider how Christian teachings reflect insight into God’s law to Israel. First, in this verse, the one stealing, who then kills or sells it, is to pay heavy—he is to compensate five times for the bull. There are also cases where only one-fifth more of the value is to be paid back. Why such a severe penalty with the stolen bull? Evidently, it is the fact that a bull can mean survival to a person--being used to plow and harvest produce, for instance. In God’s view, while there may be cases of merciful leniency, what if the same principle applied to some modern things, such as vehicles, used to get back and forth to work, and to other life-sustaining resources? The key here is everyone's knowing the Law and the consequences of it's violation. If one is thinking of stealing a $20,000 vehicle, would he not reconsider if he realized the consequence could be to pay back four or five vehicles, the $80-100,000 to the victim for his violation against God and his neighbor? Without the money, how long would he have to work to pay off this debt? Is this not a serious deterrent from the practice of stealing?
WHEN NO ONE WILL WORRY. Verse 2-4 shows God’s view of nighttime thievery, often perceived as a serious threat to one’s family. One striking a thief in the victim’s own home at night in this instance under God's Law to ancient Israel, was not considered bloodguilty, even if the thief were to die. This would have been a serious deterrent from nighttime thievery. Perhaps the intent was just to stop or prevent him, likely with primary concern of protecting one's family. Remember, though, that this was in the days without modern electricity or lighting. If this occurred after sunrise, there would be bloodguilt for the thief’s death. The point is, that back then, one should, after sunrise, be able to recognize the person in some way, making positive identification to bring that one to justice only for stealing, unless there was clear intent to harm the family. Either way, the thief was to make compensation for what he stole. If he does not have the item stolen, then again he was to compensate four or five times for what he stole. Notice, he "must make compensation." Under that Law, if he did not have the ability to pay the amount necessary, he was to be sold as a slave, and the money thereby gained would go toward payment, while he became the slave of a master, working off his debt for perhaps several years. In today's terms, he may have had to work hard for a fair-minded boss until his debts were paid. However, going back, if the stolen item was still in his possession, God went easier on this person, as he needed only make double compensation, paying twice the value of the item—in today's terms "only" $40,000 for the $20,000 vehicle. How fine when the day arrives when no one will worry about their neighbor’s intentions, when all will respect what rightly belongs to another, and will be void of envy or jealousy, having no desire to rob anyone of anything, any possession another may have. Such persons will all look to God to satisfy their needs and desires. Micah 4:4 foretells: “They will sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, And no one will make them afraid, For the mouth of Jehovoe of armies has spoken.”
CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES, LOOK TO GOD. Christian teachings support the principles of the Ten Commandments, but add other principles of truth, teachings, as well as laws and commands that all can benefit from. Sometimes Christian teachings expand on the law, or get to the root of it, with compassion. Ephesians 4:28 says “28 Let the one who steals steal no more; rather, let him do hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with someone in need.” Thus mercy may be readily extended for one willing to turn to true Christianity and seek to avoid sin, hating its resulting harm to others. And guidance is here given for what he should do, finding good work with his hands to support himself with God’s blessing, and learning to give to others, rather than take, by having “something to share with someone in need.” What fine and wise advice from God’s word for one who has considered stealing from another. Even the Tenth Commandment helps one to avoid pondering wrong desires, reading: “You must not desire your fellow man’s house. You must not desire your fellow man’s wife nor his slave man nor his slave girl nor his bull nor his donkey nor anything that belongs to your fellow man.” (Exodus 20:17). May we all look to God for the satisfying of good desires before Him. Psalm 145:16 says of God, “You open your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Do you not want God to fulfill this promise in your life? Then by all means, please God in your activity, and look to Him in prayer for the things you are needing, in order to comply with God's delightful will! (MATth 6:8; 1JOhn 5:14)
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CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY, EVEN WITHOUT BAD INTENTIONS.
Now let’s look at Exodus 22:5,6: “5 “If anyone puts his animals out to graze in a field or a vineyard and lets them graze in someone else’s field, he is to make compensation with the best of his own field or with the best of his own vineyard. 6 “If a fire starts and spreads to thornbushes and it causes sheaves or standing grain or a field to be consumed, the one who started the fire must make compensation for what was burned.”
Verse 5 So we continue in laws related to stealing, although in these cases it may more be considered illegal destruction of property. In this verse, maybe the owner of the animal is not himself taking something, but allowing his animal to do so. He is obviously still responsible, and must “make compensation with the best” he can offer from either the field or the vineyard—whichever he took if possible. Clearly, he is at least to compensate the amount taken by his animal—that appears to be all that’s required here, although again it must be the “best” he can offer. If he acknowledges his error and is truly sorry, this may be enough to restore peace with his neighbor, although of course there is nothing wrong here with giving even more, if doing so may further help to restore the relationship between neighbors. Leviticus 19:18 says “‘You must not take vengeance nor hold a grudge against the sons of your people, and you must love your fellow man as yourself. I am Jehovoe.”
Verse 6 Notice there is no mention as to how the fire started—it may well have been accidental. Nevertheless, it would be the responsibility of the one who started it, who did not take proper precautions to ensure the fire would and could not spread, to make the compensation for what was damaged because of it—whether lone sheaves, grain, or even an entire field. How serious of matter that is! And how can one “compensate” for the life of someone which may be harmed or taken by fire? Only God’s kingdom will make all matters right, when loved ones may be resurrected and fully restored to our lives. These dear persons are alive in God’s memory, awaiting their restoration to life in peaceful Paradise conditions. (Luke 20:37,38).
May we take every precaution to prevent fire accidents, whether outdoors or in the home! What is the leading cause of home fires and injuries? Cooking equipment. The leading cause of home fire deaths is smoking—for instance falling asleep in bed or on a sofa with cigarette in hand or in an unsafe place. If you haven't quit, it has been said to NEVER smoke indoors, and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER smoke in bed or in any way you might fall asleep or pass out! And the second leading cause of home fire deaths is heating equipment, likely often being too near combustible materials, or possibly knocked over by a pet!
Also, you may recall the serious warning against plugging anything into the same wall outlet as a power strip--the power strip draws all the power, and should be the only thing plugged into that wall outlet--anything else should be plugged into the power strip itself. Otherwise, an electrical fire may begin inside the wall at the outlet--quickly unplugging the offending device may help, but it may take a sledgehammer or some other way to penetrate the wall to put out the fire. Of course, use good judgement, as every second matters, and lives are of utmost importance--get everyone out safely if at all possible!
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MOSAIC LAW SELECTION
CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLE: THOSE WHO ARE TRUE WALK WITH GOD (WHEN THEY'VE REALLY FOUND HIM)
Let’s now consider Exodus 22:7-9: “7 “If a man gives his fellow man money or articles to keep and these are stolen from the fellow man’s house, if the thief is found, he must make double compensation. 8 If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must be brought before the true God in order to determine whether he put his hand on the goods of his fellow man. 9 In all cases of illegal possession of goods, concerning a bull, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or anything lost of which he may say, ‘This is mine!’ both parties will present their case before the true God. The one whom God pronounces guilty is to make double compensation to his fellow man.”
BUILT ON TRUST. Verse 7 In this case, what relief on the part of the one who was keeping the goods, if the thief is found, thus clearing up any doubt as to his trustworthiness toward his neighbor. Yes, God’s new world is to be one built on faith and trust in God and in one another! In this case, the thief was to make only double compensation, as there was enough evidence to identify him, or he was willing to confess his error.
GOD'S POWER TO KNOW. Verses 8,9 Recall this was GOD'S law, and these were HIS people. God could easily know who stole the items, so if the thief is not found, then verses 8 and 9 move on to determine whether the trusted fellow man took the goods for himself, claiming that they were stolen. Like the thief in the first instance, this man also is acting as if God cannot see what happened. In this case, the goods went from being legally possessed by another, to being illegally possessed by someone. In this matter of “illegal possession of goods,” each one must now present their case “before the true God.” Then God makes known his decision as to the guilty one, who is also to make only double compensation, and hopefully come to realize God’s power to see and read hearts and minds.
FAITH IN THE REWARDER. May we thus walk in full faith in God’s ability to see what we do, and reward us for our good activity before Him! We need such faith in the true God, Jehovoe. Hebrews 11, sometimes called the “faith chapter,” says in verse 6: “Moreover, without faith it is impossible to please God well, for whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those zealously seeking him.” God chooses to know and listen to humble, right-hearted ones more than those proudly ignoring Him, or practicing badness. Psalm 138:6 says “ 6 Though Jehovoe is high, he takes note of the humble, But the haughty he knows only from a distance.” And Proverbs 15:29 says “29 Jehovoe is far away from the crooked, But he hears the prayer of the upright.”
STAY CLOSE TO GOD. May we stay close to God, and appreciate the great privilege of speaking with the Sovereign of the Universe by means of the communication called “prayer!” We need only use God’s name, Jehovoe, seek to acknowledge His will or interests, and then convey to Him our thanks and personal concerns, concluding our prayers in the name of Jesus. Thus we recognize the Model prayer Jesus gave His followers at Matthew 6:9-13, and his words for instance at John 15:16, showing that as we seek to please God, He desires to give what we ask—what we’re needing. (1John 5:14). Clearly, we should look to God for what we desire in life, waiting on Him to lovingly guide and care for us, avoiding any form of envy or jealousy over what others may have or receive. By avoiding being jealous of others, we avoid the consequences of, according to James 3:16, “disorder and every vile [or, worthless] thing.” Who needs that in their life??? None of us! Therefore, have compassion for others, and according to Romans 12, “15 Rejoice with those who rejoice...” Try to be happy for the good that may come to others, and look to God to provide for your needs and wants, trusting Him to know what’s best for us.
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Now let's summarize our overview of Leviticus:
Let's start with some background and that overview by chapter:
Now let's consider more about the Bible book of Leviticus, which follows Exodus. The name of the book clearly has reference to the Levites, particularly the Levitical priesthood through Aaron. This was a significant arrangement of God, as Malachi 2:7 states: "For the lips of a priest should safeguard knowledge, and people should seek the law from his mouth, because he is the messenger of Jehovoe of armies."
Leviticus opens with regulations concerning the various sacrifices that were to be offered on Jehovoe's altar of sacrifice, with the meat usually being eaten by the offerer and/or the priest(s).
It should be noted that the specific animals thus presented were usually to be eaten for food, and did not suffer when killed for these purposes.
These appear in:
Chapters 1-7 of Leviticus, and include (1) Burnt offerings, (2) Communion sacrifices, (3) Sin offerings, (4) Guilt offerings, and (5) Grain offerings.
Chapters 8-10 describe the installation of the priesthood.
Chapters 11-15 contain laws on cleanness, both ceremonial and hygienic.
Chapter 16 contains instructions for the Annual Day of Atonement, which foreshadowed Christ's offering of his lifeblood before Jehovoe as a perpetual sacrifice for the sins of mankind.
Chapters 17-20 contain statutes on blood and other serious matters.
Then chapters 21-25 detail laws on the priesthood and festivals.
Chapter 26 highlights consequences of obedience and disobedience,
and chapter 27 concludes with some final statutes.
Thus much can be learned from this Bible book.
CHRIST'S SACRIFICE. Now let's review a few thoughts regarding the animal and other sacrifices discussed in chapters 1-7. One important matter to consider is how these foreshadowed the way Jehosha/Jesus would willingly allow his perfect life to be taken for the benefit of humanity. Isaiah 53:7, for instance, was fulfilled, saying: "He was oppressed and he let himself be afflicted, But he would not open his mouth. He was brought like a sheep to the slaughter, Like a ewe that is silent before its shearers, And he would not open his mouth." While he reasonably would defend his faith and reputation demonstrated by his speech and actions, as his foretold death neared, in his special case, when upon him, he did not loudly try to change God's judgement, being treated as if a common criminal. He recognized the fulfillment of His Father's word and will for him. He is called, at John 1:29, "the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!" God's word also says "Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed." (1Cori 5:7). Of course, afterward he received great authority from God and heaven, and was to then acquire a name above every other name, receiving ruling authority to act in God's behalf, as ruler in the Kingdom of God.
CAIN AND ABEL. Next, let's recall the first sacrifices mentioned in God's word, presented by Cain and Abel:
Genesis 4:2b-5a reports this: "Abel became a shepherd of the flock, but Cain became a cultivator of the ground. 3 After some time, Cain brought some fruits of the land as an offering to Jehovah. 4 But Abel brought some firstlings of his flock, including their fat. While Jehovah looked with favor on Abel and on his offering, 5 he did not look with any favor on Cain and on his offering."
What made the difference?
We're reminded here that Jehovoe God looks at the "heart"--the spirit of an individual, including that one's motives for acting. Clearly, it is not just the sacrifice in itself that is of value to God, although it's quality matters to Him, but the motives and intentions of the offerer, as well as his or her integrity or faithfulness to God. Proverbs 21:3 says: "To do what is right and just Is more pleasing to Jehovah than a sacrifice."
Thus, as Israelites would come to present their offerings to Jehovoe, they would have opportunity to reflect upon their own life course, their integrity to God, and their motives in serving Him, hopefully with genuine sincerity and love for God and neighbor, and a repentant spirit over any violation of God's law that may have been committed.
Regarding Abel's sacrifice, it is highly likely that he offered his sacrifice to demonstrate sorrow and repentance over sinfulness or error. At Psalm 50:10, God says: "For every wild animal of the forest is mine, Even the beasts upon a thousand mountains." Abel likely reasoned that God owns everything. Abel's sacrifice was truly one from a willing and loving heart, which he wanted to offer to please God. True, God no longer requires or requests such animal sacrifices to appease sin--His firstborn Son has offered his life in sacrifice for the sins of man. Hebrews 9:12 says "He entered into the holy place, not with the blood of goats and of young bulls, but with his own blood, once for all time, and obtained an everlasting deliverance for us." Nevertheless, such animal sacrifices did prove agreeable to God to cover sin until His Son's sacrifice would eventually be offered and accepted.
OTHER LAWS. As detailed earlier, there are laws in Leviticus regarding other things besides sacrifices. Largely, these laws are more related to matters of offering God acceptable worship, including mention of the yearly festivals, and understanding how to be ceremonially clean before God for worship. As we consider Leviticus, we will make application to the Christian arrangement, as we aim to offer God acceptable worship as true Christians today.
WHOLE BURNT OFFERING, SIGNIFICANCE. Leviticus 1 outlines an offering of great significance to Jehovoe, the "burnt offering," also called "whole burnt offering." Unusually, the animal in it's entirety was offered to Jehovoe, with nothing left for the offerer or administering priest. Only the hide was removed for use before the sacrifice was offered. At times, this sacrifice signified a presenting of oneself wholly for God's service. In this, it was pictorial of Christ, who presented his whole life to God, particularly after his baptism, to the doing of God's will, which he said was like food to him (John 4:34). The burnt offering also however was intended as atonement for sin.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS. Aside from voluntarily being presented by Israelites, these sacrifices were only offered occasionally. One was presented each morning and evening, on the Sabbath day, on the first day of the each month, on the annual Atonement Day, and at each of the annual festivals. It was thus a regular reminder of the whole-souled devotion that each of us should give to God. David understood that more important than any sacrifice was the spirit shown by the one presenting it, seeking forgiveness from God in genuine repentance. He stated, at Psalm 51:15-17: "O Jehovoe, open my lips, So that my mouth may declare your praise. 16 For you do not want a sacrifice—otherwise I would give it; You do not find delight in a whole burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices pleasing to God are a broken spirit; A heart broken and crushed, O God, you will not reject." The book of the prophet Hosea adds such insight, God saying at Hosea 6:6: "For in loyal love I delight, not in sacrifice, And in the knowledge of God, rather than in whole burnt offerings." And when a scribe told Jehosha/Jesus: "to love [God] with one’s whole heart, with one’s whole understanding, and with one’s whole strength and to love one’s neighbor as oneself is worth far more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices," he responded "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." (Mark 12:33-34). Embracing true Christianity, then, may we seek genuine godly devotion in our progress spiritually, being devoted to Jehovoe personally, ever desirous of pleasing Him, and seeking integrity to God more than the offering of personal sacrifices. May Jehovoe then accept our worship of Him, as we exercise faith in God's undeserved kindness, His firstborn Son, his ransom sacrifice, and in the word of God that enlightens our path toward eternal life.
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Now let's consider the remainder of Leviticus 1, regarding other animals permitted for "burnt offerings." Let's read just Leviticus 1:10,13-14,17: "“‘If his offering for a burnt offering is from the flock, from the young rams or the goats, he should present a sound male...13 He will wash the intestines and the shanks with water, and the priest will present all of it and make it smoke on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire of a pleasing aroma to Jehovoe. 14 “‘However, if he offers birds as a burnt offering to Jehovoe, he will present his offering from the turtledoves or the young pigeons...17 He will split it at its wings without dividing it into two parts. Then the priest will make it smoke on the altar over the wood that is on the fire. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire of a pleasing aroma to Jehovoe."
IMITATE GOD'S IMPARTIAL JUSTICE. Recall our first consideration of the burnt offering was with a bull, as we considered verses 1-9. When presented by an Israelite, it was to be a voluntary offering to Jehovoe, from the heart, not made out of compulsion or coercion. Likewise with the remaining animals, out of the "flock" or from the turtledoves or young pigeons. The choice as to which animal was presented may have depended upon several factors, including the means of the giver, the purpose of the offering, and, if for sin, the heavy-heartedness over any transgression of the Law that was committed. Consider that the means of the giver was the primary factor in choosing a bird as an offering. Notice in every case, whichever animal was chosen, Jehovoe's word states: "It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire of a pleasing aroma to Jehovoe." To Jehovoe, the offering given with a proper motive was an acceptable sacrifice--Jehovoe was pleased with the gift, regardless of how valuable the gift or how rich or poor the one presenting the gift was. (LEVit 12:6-8). Thus Jehovoe dealt with Israel impartially with love, without prejudice. May we likewise imitate the God of justice, Jehovoe, in dealing fairly and justly with others, in harmony with God's word and law, especially in accord with Christ's teachings.
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CHRISTIAN STANDARD: PRINCIPLED LOVE LENDS TO JEHOVOE BY KIND ASSISTANCE TO LOWLY ONES TRULY IN NEED.
Let’s now consider Exodus 22:25-27: “25 “If you lend money to anyone poor of my people, someone who is dwelling with you, you must not become like a moneylender to him. You must not charge him interest. 26 “If you seize the garment of your fellow man as security for a loan, you are to return it to him by sunset. 27 For it is his only covering, his clothing to cover his body; in what will he lie down to sleep? When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.”
LENDING TO JEHOVOE. Verse 25 Notice this was out of compassion for someone who has fallen on hard times, to loan them money for their needs. They were not to charge interest as was common with a moneylender. Evidently, Israelites were familiar with “moneylenders” in other nations. This acknowledgement in the Law of a “moneylender” evidently would allow for the practice in Israel, with interest primarily being made on loans for business purposes, big purchases, and the like. Yet were those among Israelites to capitalize on the poor, taking advantage of their adversity? The Law made provision here for neighbors to assist one another when someone was in genuine need. Proverbs 19:17 says, for instance, “17 The one showing favor to the lowly is lending to Jehovoe, And He will repay him for what he does.” A lovely Scriptural example of Jehovoe repaying someone was when barren Hannah, deeply distressed and longing to give birth to a child, promised to “lend” her first one to Jehovoe, this one becoming the prophet Samuel, who served Jehovoe faithfully for many years. For doing so, Hannah then received repayment from Jehovoe—she would come to have, not just another son, but three more, along with two daughters. Yes, Jehovoe is generous when we “lend” to Him!
SUPPORTING YOUR BROTHER. The Law in other places actually commanded that fellow Israelites support one another in need. Leviticus 25:35-37, for instance, actually commanded: “35 “‘If your brother who is nearby becomes poor and cannot support himself, you must sustain him as you would a foreign resident and a settler, so that he may keep alive with you. 36 Do not take interest or make a profit from him. You must be in fear of your God, and your brother will keep alive with you. 37 You must not lend him your money on interest or give out your food for profit.” Apparently, even a foreign resident was to be treated similarly, and not charged interest from those in a position willing and able to help. Rather, such interest was charged, as mentioned, primarily for business dealings and important purchases, as foreigners also might do. Of course, wise ones in need may certainly be able to make use of a loan for profitable business, and are eager to receive any such assistance possible.
GOD'S LOVING INSTRUCTION. Verses 26-27 If a person had only the clothing on his back (his outer garment) as security for a loan, even this was not to be kept after sunset. God thus once again reveals his love toward mankind, and His willingness to listen to the pleas of humans, in saying “When he cries out to me, I will certainly hear, for I am compassionate.” Love is God’s most dominant quality, as revealed by the Christian apostle John, at 1John 4:8, which reads: “8 Whoever does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” How fine when we consider the Mosaic law from the standpoint of God’s loving instruction to preserve genuine peace and happiness among humans, in line with Christianity, the teachings of which are really the fulfillment of the Law’s intent toward mankind. Galatians 3:24-25 says “24 So the Law became our guardian leading to Christ, so that we might be declared upright through faith. 25 But now that the faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian.” Again, this does not undermine the Law as, according to Christ, NOT to be 'destroyed,' but 'fulfilled' through Christ. Thus, it is only right to deal fairly and justly with one another, and certainly the Mosaic Law educates mankind on such principles. May we continue our examination, and benefit by seeing God’s love and compassion evidenced by his guiding instruction.
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MOSAIC LAW SELECTION
CHRISTIAN STANDARD: UPHOLD HONEST INTEGRITY--AIM TO LET YES MEAN YES, NO MEAN NO, ESPECIALLY AS REGARDS ANY GODLY OATH.
Let’s now consider Exodus 22:10-13: “10 “If a man gives his fellow man a donkey or a bull or a sheep or any domestic animal to keep and it dies or gets maimed or gets led away while nobody is looking, 11 there should be an oath made between them before Jehovoe, that he did not lay his hand on the goods of his fellow man; and the owner must accept it. The other man is not to make compensation. 12 But if the animal has been stolen from him, he is to make compensation to its owner. 13 If it was torn by a wild animal, he is to bring it as evidence. He is not to make compensation for something torn by a wild animal.”
AN OATH BETWEEN NEIGHBORS. Verse 10-11 Here we have another instance where a possession of one person enters into the care of another. This law involves just animals, which of course, as opposed to cash money or some material object, can be more subject to outside influences, such as other animals while grazing, etc. If something should happen to the animal outside of the control of the keeper of it, then an oath was to be made between the two neighbors, that the man did nothing to harm or take his fellow man’s property, and no compensation for the animal was necessary in this instance. Of course, this "oath" was not to be taken lightly, just to get out of responsibility for the animal. Among the seven things that God's word says Jehovoe HATES, are both a "lying tongue" and even a person that becomes a "false witness who lies with every breath." (Prove 6:16-19). Certainly God can know the truth and hold someone accountable for any such lie or false oath. So why not own up to the mistake, speak the truth, and look to God for help to provide whatever is necessary to make amends or to remedy the problem. In fact, Acts 3:19 shows that to really begin receiving God's blessing, one must "Repent, and turn around, so as to get your sins blotted out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the person of Jehovoe." Thus simply saying one is sorry is not usually the end of the matter. Being truly sorry, and doing one's best to repair any harm that was done, is more accurately God's will for one having made a mistake. And God desires that all "attain repentance," adopting the inclination to repent and correct wrongs that may be made, hopefully without intention.
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. Verse 12-13 Here we find what God’s view is if an animal is stolen, but there is no evidence to enable the thief to be found, to require compensation from him/her. Evidently, in this instance, the keeper of the animal was to make compensation, likely from one of his own animals. Thus, responsibility for holding something of a person temporarily was to be taken seriously, with a willingness to compensate for it if it is stolen and the thief is not found. However, God’s law was reasonable, so that other things that may happen to it outside of the person’s control, usually required no compensation—only the person’s oath before God that they sought no harm to the animal. Such was the case when the creature was torn by a wild animal and killed. The evidence of this still needed to be presented. Of course, God would hold a person accountable for a false oath, as He hates a “lying tongue” (Prove 6:16,17).
FAIR AND REASONABLE. Clearly, the Mosaic Law promoted fairness and reasonableness, taking various circumstances under consideration in the judgment to be rendered. Likewise, Philippians 4:5 says “5 Let your reasonableness become known to all men...” Yes, while God has some laws which we must respect and keep, even as true Christians, primarily Christianity involves acknowledging principles of truth in the fear of God, learning to hate what he hates, and loving what is good. For instance, loving God then others as oneself, while a command, helps us do the right thing for others without requiring a lengthy list of do’s and dont’s. May we continue to practice the law of love in our dealings with God and others, seeking their eternal welfare and happiness in harmony with God’s delightful will!
________(7) SONGWEEKLY
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Two Selections:
First, get hoppin' with this Instrumental Bluegrass Selection, choose from Joe Maphis, Craig Duncan, or The Wood Brothers:
Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Second, return to relaxation with a fine instrumental piece from the past of Kenny G:
Everlasting
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One Selection:
Rediscovered this one about two days ago, a real love treasure from the 70's:
Right Down the Line
by Gerry Rafferty
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A favorite from some time back, (or does it seem like just yesterday?) an Instrumental:
Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire
Another Bluegrass Selection you could like is performed by The Osborne Brothers, called:
Bluegrass Concerto
Find Life and See
Between Winchester, Virginia, and hopefully, Washington D.C., having confidence that our thankful trust in God will not fail to inspire us to the peace He has purposed via His Kingdom!
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH11A1: (7) PR-B(12.2), (4B) Ps119 Preview S15-19, (3) PR-A(5.3), more coming. 01P1: (bp3, intro) Foundational / 10A3: More Notes, ( 4B) Ps119 Review S12-14, Update N OTE, Upcoming... / 06P1: (7) PR-B(12.1), Update, (3) P R-A(5.2). / 09P1: (6) GB, article. / 08P1: (4B) Ps119 S14A&B. / 01P1: Update. Post Months 7-8. NOTES : (d.712Wnd, f728Mon 9:52,54; 10:56; 11:11-12 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 5, verses 7-10,11-14. Planning Psalm 119 Stanzas 15-19 Preview, Proverbs B additions. (4B) Psalm 119 Preview, Stanzas 15-19. Also, (7) Proverbs B, chapter 12, verses 4-7. (d.710Mnd, f726Sat 1:26-27 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Update to blogpost 3, (Intro) Foundational articles. (d.709Rih,f725Fri 6:16,18,20,49-50,55,58; 7:02; 8:05; 9:58; 10:41,55,59 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Upcoming: To post the Review of Psalm 119 Stanzas 12-14, also aiming for other segment posts to further orient the latest blogpost pages. NOTE: Of course, my primary focus is on this nation and things related to my doing and being what God has prepared me to do, be, etc. As regards the 400-day calendar, now the 7-day is off about 16 days for the year, and I noticed that the 1st of August, being a Friday, could be an entry point, if it was accepted and organized properly. Many companies could give workers off that day, with one more day off following, then it would be Sunday but essentially Monday/Moonday of the new calendar, the 18th of Month 7 Huli, for another 5 days work, unless the Sunday was also given off, for a 4-day workweek, then still another 2 days off, before the next 5-day workweek would lead to the 4-day week-ending break. Thus technically Month 7 would be extended, while both calendars can be understood and acknowledged, going from the 7-Day to the 8-Day Calendar. There are ways to pad the 7-day calendar to better line up with the 8-Day going forward, so the seasons do not continue to get off-kilter year after year from the 7-day, as a transitional calendar, which is excellent for planning and correlating dates, etc. to the new calendar. I urge many to think about how this transition would be implemented in what you or your team does, as over half the world knows that this is the true calendar, and has already transitioned to it, and even much of the United States was acknowledging it as the true calendar astronomically, scientifically, etc. for a considerable time last year. At least we might get the conversation going again, with God really having intervened to bring about this change--are some having difficulty realizing God's love for all? This time of consideration actually leads to a period of three weeks (!) where the two calendars nearly match up on the weekends, confirming this as an excellent time to look into transitioning, which again was being considered and in some practice at times previously here in the U.S., where the revealing of God's intervention and calendar originated. The third weekend mentioned has the 16th-17th of August aligning with Days 7-8 (31st-32nd) of the final weekend of Huli, Month 7. (As regards days 32-33 or 34 of months, new computer data fields have been created for the new calendar, different from what has been in place for the 7-day, to accommodate. Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review Stanzas 12-14. (d.708Fwn, f724Thu 6:41,57 am; 6:53,55 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 5, verses 7-10, PR-A(5.2). Chose to leave the previous Proverbs posting, so that both the current and the previous one may become the standard for both Proverbs commentaries. Update. Added (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 12, verses 1-3. Planning soon to post something on (1B) WGA-A and/or (8B) WGA-B, of newsworthy posts. (d.706Stz, f722Tue 9:21 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updates, to (6) Golden Bellz, What Makes Our Nation Endure, blogpost 2. (d.705Hvn, f721Mon 1:33; 8:21 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Update. Also, added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 14A&B. (d.704Wdn, f720Sun 9:33,41 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Post for Months 7-8.
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; ETH10A1: (4B) Ps119 Preview S15-19. / 09A1: (4B) Ps119 Review S12-14. / 09P2: Updates, (6) GB article. / Ps119 S14A&B. / Post Months 7-8. NOTES: (d.712Wnd, f728Mon 10:53 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 15-19. (d.709Rih, f725Fri 9:56 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Review Stanzas 12-14. (d.706Psm, f722Tue 9:18-19,23 pm EDT) Hello! Updates, to (6) Golden Bellz article, What Helps Our Nation Endure. (d.705, f721 8:18 pm EDT) Hello! Added Psalm 119 Stanza 14A&B. (25d.704, f720 8:15 pm EDT) Hello! Post Months 7-8, blogpost 2.
2025 5C/8C (7Hul-8Lsg2) Find Life and See (7-9) Proverbs B (8) CTC Corner and WGA-B (9) Godlove Home
Blogpost 3 (7-9) PR-B, CTC, GLH: Shorthand, Educ Note. ETH11A1: (7) PR-B(12.2). / 01P2: (Intro). / 06P1: (7) PR-B(12.1) / 07P1: Post 5C/8C. / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11. NOTES : (d.712Wnd, 728Mon 11:10-11 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B, chapter 12, verses 4-7. (d.710Mnd, 726Sat 1:23,27 pm EDT) Hello! Updated Intro Foundational articles (0-7), from founding of my Come to Consensus Corner (CTC) article segment, during my campaign for U.S. President 2020. (d.708, f724 6:48,53 pm EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 12, verses 1-3. Planning soon to post something on (8B) WGA-B, of newsworthy posts. (25d.704, f720 7:44 pm EDT) Hello! Post 5C/8C, blogpost 3.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. ETH08P1: Free will, Update, W59 w0865. / 06A2: Notes!+ / 08A1: Format. Posted (4B) Ps119 S13 / 08P4: Updates to PA, 1A Names. / 10A1: Added to 3PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article. / 08A1: Article update. NOTE, it is there: 8DC post, etc. / 08A1: (3) PR-A(5.1). / 07A1: Update, v.91. Update. (4B) Prev Ps119 S12-14, and S12. / Format. Update. Added. Posted to (8B) WGA-B, GA(403), adding to. / (7) Also PR-B(11.6), More Notes, article reminder. 10A1: Completed text of podcast W5a 2024 Election. / Some correction. Updates. Revised Article, What It Means...Posted (1B) W5a w0841 text Ep2 US Election 2024. / 09A1: Posted (3) PR-A(4.6). NOTES : (D.703Too, f719Sat 8:33; 9:11-12 am; 8:46 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've added just the Introductory episode of the Broadcast Winit5to9, reference w0865(-69) Some Current Issues To Be Addressed--How? A previous podcast in it's entirety may also be added. Update, par. 1. Also, update to (1A) Golden Apples, Free Will article. (d.702Moo, f718Fri 6:16,20 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize that I let the podcast this week take time away from posting like I would otherwise do. It is time as well for the new blogposts, moving into the 7th month of the 400-day, extending through the middle of the 8th month with this current format. Thus much will be retained, with the ongoing material continued into the new blogposts. If you wish, please use this time to review anything else you might benefit from, and there still is an additional article or two not on these pages that I plan to post soon to the new. I may post some of the podcast in text format later, perhaps the first episode for those interested in the week's theme and introduction. (d.632Fan, f715Tue 7:55; 8:09 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 13. Also current podcast on Spotify, etc. is W59 w0865-69 Addressing Some Current Issues--How? May post text of episode 1... (d.629Thd, f712Sat 8:01,03,08,17 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Slight updates to PA, (1A) GA article Names of God and Christ. (d.628Wnd, f711Fri 10:41 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added to PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article, paragraph just before Month 5, starting "NOW" about recommended adjustment to monthnames 2-4. (d.627Trs, 710Thu 6:58-7:01,19,41; 8:24 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I apologize for the delay, I expect to get back to my punctuality that I was known for, throughout my 2020 election year, for example, and afterward, with God's continued blessing! NOTE : As you may realize, I've continued this blogset based on the 400-day calendar (the true one, astronomically, meteorologically, scientifically, etc.), and hopefully which we will acknowledge here, as many localities and regions here in the United States were doing for much time last year! There was some confusion about the reality of this or the connections to my Come to Consensus article, referring to it as the 8-Day Calendar, having God's blessing on new sets of month- and daynames that carry real meaning into our lives, benefitting us more, and underscoring God's interest and love for us. I'm looking to post a few more articles, some Persistent Articles, which I think will replace the Persistent/Introductory Posts designation. Thus PA's will usually be articles that may benefit more people, or benefit people more, in some way, with God's blessing. The full 8-Day Calendar article, as a CTC article, is one I actually thought was posted already this blog cycle, but I wish to post soon today, although it is available on the last blog 3C/8C. I want to review before posting on 4C/8C, blogpost 3 (the C in 4C/8C). I may change referring to blogpost 3 to blogpost C. I may also update the wording of the Educational Note on blogpost 3/C. Update, but article still coming. Article is there, under PA's (Persistent Articles) on blogpost 3/C, as (8-2). There are still other articles I wish to include in the next few days...I've updated that article, month 1, and more updates are possible. (d.626Mnd, 709Wed 8:45-46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 5, verses 1-6, PR-A(5.1). (d.625Rih, 708Tue 6:17,38 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 12-14 Preview, and Stanza 12 Commentary. Update, format, etc. Update, v.91. (d.623Psm, 706Sun 8:08,35; 9:03,08,46,58 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added to (8B) WGA-B, GA(403), adding to. Added. Update. Formatting, clarity on (8B) location. (d.621Hvn, f704Fri 10:58-59 am; 8:18,28,36; 9:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well and a happy sorta 4th! I've completed the text of the podcast Winit500 theme of last November, w0840-44 U.S. Election for President, 2024. It is in the list under (1B) the Win-it Minute Series work., podcast available on Spotify, elsewhere. Also, don't forget about the Significantly Revised article, What It Means To Be Righteous or Upright, on the Top Menu above. Let's continue to look to God and Christ above, as we navigate current circumstances--there is much we can accomplish together when we look above and stand for what's true and right, and what the Founders of our Nation stood for, the same, and looking for God's blessing for things to be as they should. Let's not assume that just because someone may want us to believe a lie, that we just need to go along with it--that's not who we are! Americans across our nation voted, elected me President of the United States, for good reason, and I'm the one blessed by God to be so, doing what I can despite our circumstances--recall that Donald Trump acknowledged at one point that he was not the President of the United States, but seems to have managed to sweep that under the carpet somehow. Nevertheless we want the best for all, recognizing God's love for all, but we also want our Nation truly as it Should Be, and as GOD will blessing it to Become! ALSO POSTED (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 11 conclusion, verses 27-31! (d.620Wdn, f703Thu 8:03 am; 9:38,55,58; 10:50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (1B) Winit500, text of Episode 2, w0841 U.S. Election for President, 2024. W5a w0840- under Win-it Minute Series below. NOW also the REVISED ARTICLE, What It Means To Be Righteous or Upright. Titles. Some correction. (d.619Too, f702Wed 9:59 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted (3) Proverbs A, chapter 4, verses 24-27, concluding chapter 4. (d.618Moo, f701Tue 7:08-09,15,31,44,48,58; 8:03 am; 7:17,59 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Got the Podcast Episode 1 Text posted from yesterday, on the W5a w0840-44 U.S. Election for President 2024, listed under the (1B) Win-it Minute Series, explaining how Donald was attempting to defraud the public by claiming victory in the Presidential election, covering the TRUE results of the election by America. Later, however, as addressed in a later podcast, and after still staging an inauguration, he was willing at one point to be honest with the American people and admit that he was "not the President of the United States", as many who voted for me (and Washington, etc.) hopefully are coming to realize. I've also posted the 2025 Claim to Presidency text in the main body of Winit5to9 Posts, with the more recent Harvard and Issue of Government posts to follow sometime. Formatting, text accuracy. Now also, posted (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.5) chapter 11, verses 22-26. Formatting. (d.617Son, f630Mon 5:33-34; 8:56,58; 9:53; 10:22,36,48 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've moved last year's podcast from after the 2024 November election to the top of my Find Life And See Podcast on Spotify, W5a w0840-44 U.S. Election for President 2024. I have a place for the text of this podcast below, which I intend to begin posting today. NOW please consider carefully (when you are able) the PIP article below, Names of God and Christ, Clarified, for a carefully composed revision! You may also see the Note from yesterday, just below, regarding God's Name. Updates. (d.616Fan, f629Sun 10:16,18,34 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! As I've occasionally referred to, there has been interference by some, trying to corrupt good work or rob me of much of my own work, whether claiming my own website articles or my podcast work, ideas/designs/patents, etc., and especially even my rightful win as President of the United States, after already being the true 46th President of the United States, fully expecting this time to finally make it to the White House, where I can be and do fully what the American people have looked forward and expect me to be and do. Another thing has come to my attention--my work on restoring God's true name. At one point I was clarifying God's name to be JEHOVAHZ, not Jehovalz. Someone with power attempted to take credit for this, and try to cause confusion about JEHOVALZ, which is now understood to be one of the three GODs that make up the Complete JEHOVAHZ. While knowing Him as a GOD of Vows/Valz, altogether He brings things about, especially His will, in many ways, not only by the keeping of Promises. I'll be updating the website accordingly, and the NAMES of God and Christ article, to again reflect this position. I've already updated the recently posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 Stanzas 01-11 to reflect this change. Also now the most recent (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(4.5). Also (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.4) Correction.
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; ETH08A1: (4B) Ps119 S13. Format. / 07A1 : Update, v.91. Update. (4B) Ps119 Prev 12-14, and S12. / Ps119 Rev4 Correction. Review 4, Ps119 S01-11, all posted. Updates. Ps119 R3. Updates. Added New (6) GB, Helps Nation Endure. Added (4B) Ps119 S11A-B. Added (4B) Ps119 S10A-B; Update. Posted (4B) Ps119, S09A,B; Update. New post 4B/8B. NOTES: (d.632Fan, f715Tue 7:50; 8:09 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119 Stanza 13. Formatting. (d.625Rih, f708Tue 6:14,18,37,43 am EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Preview Stanzas 12-14, and Stanza 12 commentary. Update, format, etc. Update, v.91. (d.616Fan, f629Sun 9:58 pm EDT) Hello! Updated (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 S01-11 with God's name correction, JEHOVAHZ, more explanation Blogpost 1. (d.614Prz, f627Fri 9:07,12; 11:08 am; 12:01 EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 4 Stanzas 01-11, thus far through Stanza 4. Portions 1-3 Posted both places, complete. (25d.607Psd,f620Fri 6:00,15,22,38 am EDT) Hello! Posted (4B) Psalm 119 Review 3, Stanzas 9 through 11. Formatting. Updates. (25d.602Moo, f615Sun 9:18,29; 10 am EDT) Hello! Added New (6) GOLDEN BELLZ, What Helps Our Nation Endure. Updates. (25d.533Lun, f613Fri 2:13 pm EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119, Stanza 11A-B, all 8 verses! (25d.530Prz,f610Tue 9:24 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119, Stanza 10A-B, all 8 verses! Formatting. (25d.518Moo,f529Thu 8:55; 9:41 am EDT) Hello! Added (4B) Psalm 119, Stanza 9A,B, all 8 verses! Update. (25d.517Son,f528Wed 10:33 am EDT) Hello! Update. (25d.516Fan,f527Tue 11:59 pm EDT) New post 4B/8B.
Blogpost 3 (7-9) PR-B, CTC, GLH: Shorthand, Educ Note. ETH10A1: Added to PA (8-2) Time. / 08A1: article. Update to Educ Note. / 09A5 : Format. Update. Added. Posted to (8B) WGA-B. Posted (7) PR-B(11.6)! / Posted (7) PR-B(11.5). / 10P1: Update (7) PR-B(11.4) latest, God's name Correction. / The informative material on this page 3 is intended to assist those of age, including youths considered so by those responsible, to grow in wisdom, faith, gratitude, peace, and godlove, becoming satisfied with the life God purposed all to have. Blogposts A&B present the right view to have on such material, with adequate comprehension, good to acquire by ages 9 to 11. NOTES: (d.628Wnd, f711Fri 10:40 am EDT) Hello! Added to PA (8-2) More Orderly Time article, paragraph just before Month 5, starting "NOW" about recommended adjustment to monthnames 2-4. (d.627Trs, f710Thu 7:17; 8:23 am EDT) Hello! Updated the Education Note above, with additional statement. An update, month 1. (d.623Psm, f706Sun 8:05,34; 9:01,07,09,44,56 am EDT) Hello! Posted to (8B) WGA-B, GA(403), adding to. Added. Update. Formatting (d.621Hvn, f704Fri 9:03 pm EDT) Hello! Posted (7) concluding of Proverbs 11, verses 27-31! (d.618Moo, f701Tue 7:15,58; 9:05 pm EDT) Hello! Posted another (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.5) chapter 11, verses 22-26. Formatting, more. (25d.616Fan, f629Sun 10:33 pm EDT) Hello! Updated (7) Proverbs B, PR-B(11.4) latest with God's name correction, JEHOVAHZ, see START page for explanation. (25d.613Thd, f626Thu 8:46 am EDT) Hello! Added (7) Proverbs B Commentary, chapter 11, verses 16-21, PR-B(11.4). (25d.607Psd, f620Fri 7:41 am EDT) Hello! Updated (8A-2) CTC, What About Smoking? Par.2.
FLS START Blogpost 1 (1) GA&WM (2) PS (3) PR-A. EPH06P1: Updates. Notes, many articles added. PIPs, PS 1,15. Notes, upcoming PIPs, Psalm Selects. Update,note, posts on bp 2. Adjustment, Update to notes, Also, 1A posts, Posts of 1B-1, 1B-3. Updates. Also, 2.1 Psalm 19. (1A-3) On num 8, soon Psalm 19. +More Notes! Update. Notes, plans. Also (3) PR-A(3.6). Added another (1A) WGA-A, A-307 Greece, after A-306 Penny. Update. Added to (1A) WGA-A, post (A-306) Penny?; Update. Notes, Intro/PP Loyal Love. Added PR-A(3.5); More! update; Initial articles. Notes, Formatting NOTES: (25d.515 Slv, f526 Mon 1:56, 9:41; 10:23 am; 3:41; 6:29 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updating, I've added posts on blogpost 2, finishing the Ten Commandments and adding a Persistent post of 4B, Psalm 119 Intro of Stanzas 1-4. Also, let me clarify that there are places on the 3 blogposts that are meant to be filled as the half quarter (month and a half) proceeds, and the 3A-C blogposts have not been up all that long. So the move to 4A-C up through month 6 will allow more posts as on the site previously, before the new format. Soon adding two Psalm Selects to the Persistent/Introductory Posts on this blogpage. Posted,both Psalms 1 and 15. Now, added posts to pages 2 and 3. This includes 4A Godz Lawl posts in PIP, Persistent/Introductory Posts, and another Godz Lawl post in segment 4A, on the Golden Rule, also in (5) Eternal Express, on Protecting Peace from Ephesians 4-5, and (6) Golden Bellz, on the Salvtuday dayname recommendation from Saltuday. Also, added the 7) article under the CTC Foundational list, actually the original 5th article, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, and then to (9) Godlove Home, I added the article Aim to Develop True Loyal Love. Misc. updates. 25d.514Prz,f525Sun 8:53 am; 1:15,29,56; 6:29 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted 1B-1 so far the Conclusion of the podcast Proper View of God and Life Rewarding, the episode 5 w0834 having become a theme for my campaign, entitled 'Restore Good - Move Forward'. Also, posted this year's entire podcast, the carryover as Winit5to9, w0850-0854, with the theme: 2025 Claim to Presidency. This is under segment (1B) as 1B-3. Also, yesterday's 13th of Month 5 was Thunderday, a day when you more often will hear thunder as from God, realizing He can lend forth His mighty voice to things taking place, as a God of true justice, reminding us of His power, truth, and love. Still there have been interferences, etc.--NOT all storms are from God. Today's 8-Day Calendar day is the second week's Friday, the first week of two being Starzday, for movie-going, etc, with the second being Prayerzday, which begins a four-day or five-day weekend, a day which could also be used for entering court pleas, etc. Prayers of course help all to maintain closeness to God and His Son, and provisions for life. Also, 1A posts, WGA-A, previous. The reference is 1A-2 Previous GA(1A-102-217) on Presidency, Economy, Tariffs, Govt Cuts, etc. This post is originally from the 2025 2/8 START page (blogpost 1), where it (in 2 posts) may still be found. Correction made to most of those individual posts for this page to match the original reference number format, for technical purposes; I will make that change if appropriate on the next blogpost 4A/8A, planning to carry it over. 25d.513Thd,f524Sat 5:31; 6:20-21,39-40; 7:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted 1A-3 Golden Apples Post, GA(008) On the Number Eight (8). Included as a Latest GA post. Also soon to come, a Psalm 19 rendition. Posted, as latest and Psalms Post 1, numbered 2.1. Updates Psalm 19, note. 25d.512Wnd,f523Fri 9:18-23; 10:15 am; 9:50-53,55,59; 10:27,33,37; 11;11:08-09,59 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've added another post to (1A) WGA-A, after the A-306 from last night, on the Penny news. This one, A-307, is regarding an important lesson from ancient Greece. Again, these are on this blogpost 1 below, under segment 1A (Weekly) Golden Apples. Also now another (3) Proverbs A, PR-A(3.6), chapter 3, verses 31-35, concluding chapter 3. NOTE : Now letting you know I'm planning to fill-in the missing pieces on the 3 blogposts, but possibly just on the new 4A-C/8A-C posts which normally begin from the middle of month 5 through month 6. Most of the work done on 3A-C/8A-C will be carried over into the 4's. Along with adding WGA-A/B posts, planning especially the next 2 days if possible. I could however finish the essentials on the 3A-C's in time for Memorial Day, then carry over most into the 4's to post a day or two later. The reason this may be better is that we, as the United States, should not be ignoring the 8-Day Calendar, which half the world is already on, as a step forward in life, toward a greater world of peace, with God's blessing. After all, it originated here, in the U.S. with God's blessing on me, so why should we consider being the last to begin using it, unless we're helping others to get on it before us, like people getting into lifeboats before the captain of a ship that's slowly sinking, but such an illustration is NOT to apply to us, or in this situation, except for our captains having such genuine concern for those under their care! God's spirit is still with us to straighten things out, and to have a leading role in bringing blessings from God to other countries, even as "one nation under God". Perhaps we may begin thinking in terms of the 8-Day, I could reference the days in an article/post to remind of the purpose of the day, which I believe God is blessing for it's particular purpose that day, whether it's to strengthen our bodies with the right kind of salt intake, or acknowledging that the day might be more windy like today really was here on this Windyday the 12th of the 5th month Agreehelp (Agr). But I realize it would help for me to get where I should, and the true election results regarding the U.S. President to be acknowledged, which was or is not simple due to the AI media control that Donald had over DC, VA, and MD for the last 4-5 years or more, with at least TV, radio, and internet in the region, beginning likely with smaller measures aimed to lessen opposition to his reputation or ideas. Not everyone knew that I was on the ballot in 48 states last November, with much backing across the nation. 25d.511Tro,f522Thu 6:04,07-08,21; 7:11 am; 11:18,53 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added an Introductory/Persistent Post, Aim to Develop True Loyal Love. More work, including WGA-A/B posts today...Initially prayers that food can continue to get into Palestine, where some 11,000 lives of children and adults are currently being threatened daily, and that love and diplomacy, or mindful and peaceable discussion, be the way, rather than more war or violence. Also, other matters of course need attention. Let love and truth prevail again, as it may rest in our hearts and minds. Added to WGA-A the post (A-306), Last Run of the Penny (As We Know It)? Update. 25d.510Mnd,p521Wed 9:08-09 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added (3) Proverbs A, chapter 3, verses 27-30. 25d.509Rih,p520Tue 6:41,50 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added some GA posts. More coming on all 3 blogposts, and WGA! If you noticed, the post on Former U.S. Initiatives on Coal is on the blogpost 3, (8B) WGA-B on post 2C/8C, numbered (1-217). 25d.508,p519Mon 9:06-08 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Prepared this, posted some articles, etc. to begin.
Blogpost 2 (4A,B) GL,Ps119; (5) EE; (6) GB; EPH06P1: Updates. (5) EE, Protecting Peace, etc. (6) GB article. 4A PIPs, 4A current post, 4B Post of Ps119 ; Also 8-10! Now Nums 6-7, Added Num 5 to Ten Comm's; Posted (4B) Ps119 Review 2 Part 2!, Notes, Posted (8B) WGA-B, B-304 post! Also added (7) PR-B(11.1). Notes, (4B) Ps119 Review 2 S05-08 Part 1. Update. 4th of Ten, Notes; Update to the Ten 1-3, spec. #1; Update. Commands 1-3 of Ten. Notes, update; Update. Notes, etc. NOTES: (25d.515 Slv, p526 Mon 1:53 am; 12:11; 2:05,23; 6:53 pm EDT) Hello! Added also a Persistent Post, (4B) Psalm 119 Intro, Stanzas 01-04. Also, posted (4A) Persistent/Introductory Posts, and (4A) current post on Golden rule as basis for Godz Lawl. Now also, (6) GB, Golden Bellz, article Saltuday recommending Salvtuday, see why! Now added (5) Protecting Peace, Purity, Rejecting Badness from Ephes. 4-5. Updates. (25d.514 Prz, p525 Sun 9:50,53; 10:46; 11:43,46 pm EDT) Hello! Added Commandment 5, Honor Father, Mother. Distinguished commandments 4-5 from 6-7. Still going! Now added Numbers 6-7 of The Ten Commandments. Now also Commandments 8-10! (25d.505 Hvn, f516 Fri 7:03,05,24,29,34,37; 8:11; 9:27 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted work from last evening (8B) WGA-B, B-304 post theme: Drive for Clean Energy Can Continue! on blogpost #3. Hoping to be writing again from the real START page, blogpost #1, soon! I'd like to also say, Let's thank God for blessing what we all can do regarding His will, for genuine peace--let's stand for what's true, with God's guidance and love! Some have been seeking their own glory rather than God's, and hurting others in the process, against God's will; May they humble themselves and be honest. We need divine wisdom and God's blessing on all we do! If time, planning to post (4B) Psalm 119 Part 2 of Review within the hour, Stanzas 7-8. Posted! Format update. (25d.504 Wdn, f515 Thu 9:41,50; 10:15-16,23-24,46 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I've posted Part 1 of the (4) Psalm 119 Stanzas 5-8 Review (Stanzas 5-6), with two good stanza/themes. More of something to come...Posted as LATEST Psalm 119, and format updates. Also now, added (7) PR-B(11.1), Proverbs B, chapter 11 verses 1-5 on blogpost 3. Format change. (25d.502 Moo, f513 Tue 9:38,40-41 am; 9:55,58; 10:03-05,10-11; 11:01 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well, again from the Blogpost #2, not the normal messaging/notes post of the START page, blogpost 1. So much to be considering, knowing where I should be and still aiming to be, but also wanting to, within limits, address things this way, to share, offer insight, etc. Plan to make some progress on these posts today, while giving attention to the important things of our nation, etc. Several things came up, but I did review Commandment #4 of the Ten, which I've posted by itself, without numbers 5-7 yet. Looking for getting up the START page and/or more Golden Apples pieces and WGA posts on what's taking place, whether WGA-B or WGA-A (blogpost 1). Formatting update. Update, further. (25d.501 Son, f512 Mon 11:53 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Updated the Commandments 1-3 of the Ten, specifically #1. (25d.434Lun,f511Sun 10:27,38 am; 4:53; 5:41 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Again this is blogpost 2, not the normal start page, but more notesy for now until it's up! I've updated the Ps119, S08 post(s). Also, this ending of the 4th month of the 8-Day Calendar is the Hymneth long weekend, the days to include the 34th actually get switched up, so that the 30th is (Prz) Prayerzday, 31st (Hym) Hymneth, 32nd (Slt) Saltuday, 33rd (Fan) Fanday, and 34th (Lun) Lunaday. Again, the normal progression in a 33-day month is 30th Prz, 31st Slt, 32nd Fan, 33rd Lun. Now the first 3 of the Ten Commandments has been posted, looking to review before posting remainder. Update. (25d.433Fan,f510Sat 8:01; 9:01,44-45 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well again, on this page! Format basically complete for this Blogpost 2, with the Psalm 119 Stanza 8 A and B parts posted as latest segment 4B post and in the 4B list! The Memorial that many anointed ones haven't yet commemorated this year could take place this Monday evening/night (7-Day Cal.) one month following the normal one, after the example of Hezekiah's delayed Passover. Unleavened bread and red wine are symbolic of pure, genuine instruction and the ransom provision, with faith and associated joy of heart that comes with the aim of wisely keeping divine standards. Jehoshua/Jesus said 'until I drink it new with you..." Meetings that discuss the significance of this occasion and provide for both of these provisions figuratively are one way that the Passover statute in God's law that for Christians became the Memorial commemoration ('Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed') can continue to be appreciated and recognized.
Blogpost 3 (7-9) PR-B, CTC, GLH: EPH06P1: Format. Update. Also (9) GLH, Loyal Love article. Update. Added number (7) to CTC Foundational list (orig 5th article). Added (8B) WGA-B post B-304! Added (7) PR-B(11.1)! One adj. Notes, new format Bpost3, now 2 and 1! Notes, posted, (B-303) Dept Cuts, also to Seg.8 LIST! Notes, upcoming WGA-B post(s). Podcast ref. Update. Notes, Post of CTC Policy/article Issue of Prejudice/Racism. Further WGA-B prep; Notes, Foundation list art#3, Policy insertion. Notes, Layout and soon...Notes, Posts, more CTC. Notes, Posts on this Blogpost 3, CTC 4 articles. NOTES: (25d.515Slv, f526Mon 3:13,17,34,44; 6:39 pm EDT) Hello! Added number (7) in the list (actually the original 5th) of my Come to Consensus Corner Foundational articles, Realities of God's Government and Beneficial Standards, one of the opening article lists below. Update. Also added to (9) Godlove Home, the article "Aim to Develop True Loyal Love" Update. Formatting. (25d.505 Hvn, f516 Fri 6:59; 7:27 am EDT) Hello! Added (8B) Weekly Golden Apples, B series, WGA-B 3#1 post, B-304 Theme: Drive for Clean Energy Can Continue! (25d.504Wdn,f515 Thu 10:12,53 am, EDT) Hello! Added new portion of (7) Proverbs B, chapter 11 verses 1-5! Format updates. (25d.433Lun,f510Sat 12:13,23,27,33-34,55; 1:08 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Recall addressing you more on this page has been temporary, until completing the new format for all 3 Blogposts, wanting them to display in order, needing to start with the third and work back for this to happen (normally I write most of these notes on Blogpost 1, the START page/post). I've finished with the formatting for this Blogpost 3, and am moving on to the other two! I plan sometime today to have Blogpost 2 started with a Psalm 119 posting from stanza 8, and with it being Saturday on the 7-Day calendar, would recommend the song Back In Time, from the movie Back to the Future, as regards, while being royal, in this case confusion over my election win(s) for President, but getting me where the President should be, especially the true one God is blessing to be so, that I may truly accomplish what the American people voted for me to serve as President and do, looking forward to what God prepared me over much time to be able to do! I've become aware of an adjustment, and am making it, to make two lists on the segment 8, a CTC list and a WGA-B list, rather than mixing them. Complete. (25d.432Fan,f509Fri 8:45,53; 11:46 am; 10:39-40 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! The post of WGA-B, (B-303) now soon to come! Topic is chosen, etc. I apologize again for the delays or the being delayed in various ways, although I aim once again to be more consistent as I had in the past with making posts on thinking and activity. Part of the reason for this has been my continued aims to be where the true U.S. President, blessed by God, should be, as I know many share this important standard that our nation has upheld in most elections throughout it's history! Added the post (B-303), Regarding Department Cuts, Some Excessive...Also posted to Seg.8 LIST (25d.430 Prz,f507 Wed 7:13,15,19 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Improved some things, still upcoming WGA-B post(s), which is a secondary form of the WGA's previously on the start page, moving some to this post on themes not as necessary for the start page content. (25d.428Wnd,f505Mon 9:01,53; 10:13 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Adding the CTC article, fully: Issue after Issue Being Addressed by God's Kingdom: Prejudice and Racism. This is posted as the LATEST CTC POST, as well as the FIRST in the list of CURRENT CTC/WGA-B Posts, as (8.1). More preparation for upcoming WGA-B post(s), under GA(302) WGA-B #1; At least one, GA(303) to be next before ensuing blogpost work... Update to P&R article. Inclusion of Podcast reference. (25d.426Mnd,f503Sat 11:58 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added the (8-2) Persistent Post of the 8-Day Calendar article, called More Orderly Time, Month and Daynames, revised some! I've again had some interferences, for which I apologize. (25d.424Fwn,501Thu 5:08-09 pm EDT) Hello, and welcome! I've had delays, but posted is now the podcast example policy insertion into the Foundation articles from the Podcast series, WM2, on Pushing Reset: Letting Work Become More Enjoyable, Rewarding! (25d.423Psd,430Wed 8:33 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! More layout of post, aiming for WGA-B posts soon... (d25.422Stz,429Tue 9:37-38,50 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added to the CTC Foundational articles with the inserted one mentioned previously, helping see the place of government in relation to God and His Kingdom. Also, I've posted one of the Persistent Posts, a CTC on Proper View of Law(l). (25/421Hvn,428Mon 3:27,53; 7:05 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! I know this is blogpost 3, but I'm in the process of preparing to post all 3, and I wanted this third one posted first, so that it appears third in the list after the other two are up. I went ahead and included a few posts on this page, including another (7) Proverbs B (ch 11-20), from chapter 10, verses 28-32, the conclusion of that chapter. Also, the CTC Foundational articles I've been intending to post for a while now, but which were on a previous post from last year, I'm also posting. The CTC Corner (Come to Consensus Corner) Startup post is included, as well as now four of the first 5 articles/policies. There is another newer article I've planned to include among this grouping, believing it's more helpful now to underscore some important things relating God's interest and much-needed blessing on good government, to maintain civilized society, often taken for granted. Up to 4 CTC articles!
Daily Update: E TH07P1 Update--Notes, Wildfires article, still upcoming new blogposts. Notes, update to Campaign Notes. Update, note, added (3) PR-A(3.4). Memorial reflection! Posted, WGA (1-217) Coal. An upcoming repost ; PREV: Update. Posted WGA (1-216) Tariffs. Update. Restoring GA(001) Some Initiatives, etc. Notes , additions, Ps 15. Notes, updated, WGA (1-215) article. Notes, Added WGA (1-215) Intro Sum. Heading WGA (2-1). Correction. (1-214). Update. Notes, added (1-214) Hydration. Notes, further. Update (1-212) Intro. Added (2) PS[115.1]. Update to Intro. (1-212). Update. Now corrected, Added Intro. to WGA(1-212); Notes. Update. Added WGA(1-212) gv, Education, Debt. N OTES! Abbrev change. OLD: Updated WGA(1-211). Updated, Addition of WGA(1-211), Tranquility. Update to (1-210), also (1-209). Misc. OLD: Notes, 2 WGAs, 1-209, 1-210. Sm update. Note, post (1-208) under new WGA! Updates misc. GA207 another, update; Notes, New WGA, piece GA206 ...OLD: Notes...OLD: Notes, Seg 3 Prv03:13-18 new post; Notes; Now WGA(1-204), updates. Posted, updates. updates, Added WGA (1-203) Tariffs issue. Update. Day 25/231,f305, notes, curr WGA segment New Par. under (1-201) Sm Bus, economic. misc. Prv A3.2 v9-12. Notes. Update to text W59 Episode 4, w0853, and (1) 25GA[104] added on another Fire-safety issue. W59: Now All Episodes 1-5 text, in W59 drop-down below Seg 1-3 current articles. Update to 25GA[103] Immigration with WGA, Misc . NEW NOTE! Work on Winit5to9 Podcast Episode 1; Seg 3 Post (update). Find Life And See START Blogpost 1: (1) GA & WM, (2) PS & SW, (3) Proverbs A 1-9 NOTES: (25/418Moo,425Fri, 11:28 am; 7:25 pm EDT) Hello! Working on new blogposts, but Added notes to the Memorial Reflection Note below, also the Wildfire Solutions article on this post under GA(213) further below. More recent update to article. (25/416Fan,423Wed, 12:10 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Had a technical issue I believe is now resolved, which slowed me some on the blog while at the same time I was focused on accomplishing other things and still am--I do apologize for the blog delay. I'm working on the new full set of blogposts 1-3, segments 1-9 as previous. All three blogposts are to have a similar format to this one, despite the varying subject matter. I did update the first two articles under Christianity, and am about to add something else to the second article, The Basics. (25/410Min,417Thu, 10:10 am; 5:30 pm EDT) Hello, wishing you well again! Added to the 10 Points with explanation of the change from LGBTQ+ to simply LGTQ, still to be addressing this important issue. It may actually be that simply 3 letters will suffice for the abbreviation, as in GTQ, as Gay had come to represent both male and female gender conditions. This could also possibly be TGQ. (25/408Fwn,p415Tue, 8:20 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added new Proverbs A segment of chapter 3, PR-A(3.4), verses 19-26. I apologize that getting the entire blog up as usual, but with the updated format, is taking time. Still looking to God, asking for prayers, for things to be right, to take place as they should, for everyone's benefit! (25/405Hvn,p412Sat, 7:18-19 pm EDT) Hello! Memorial night, like true Passover, but of Christ's death, the literal and the figurative. You might reflect on the meaning, and read a chapter, perhaps Luke 22, or more, considering lessons. Love of God and His wonderful power and purpose toward mankind, a beautiful and peace-loving world, is made possible! Have faith in the Son, the ransom for forgiveness of sins, and aim for the target of righteousness in your decisions, to honor God and reflect divine wisdom in how you do things, contributing to His will! {Recall that truly anointed ones are to be in attendance to partake, and all were to commemorate on Passover night, honoring God and Christ. Paul also said "As often as" you do this, which can indicate allowance for another month's observance, at least occasionally. It could well be that as anointed ones all reached their new heavenly position, in the secondary application, that the commemoration could consistently involve and recognize a figurative or emblematic eating of spiritual bread, or life-sustaining instruction, as well as drinking of spiritual wine, recognizing Christ's sacrifice and also the rejoicing that wine scripturally signifies, true happiness being made possible with proper understanding and application of God's word and Christianity.} (25/404Wdn,p411Fri, 11:37-38,41 am; 3:27,35 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well again. To put up a repost of an article on Coal Initiatives from a while back--it should be of interest to those who are not familiar with it. Now posted, WGA (1-217), Repost, update: On Former Coal Initiatives. (25/331Slt,p407Mon, 10:12-13,16,18,50; 11:24 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Posted WGA (1-216) Urging Strong Caution--Response to harsh Tariffs plan. We've taken some steps to help make up for some of the initial effects and possible overreactions from last week, seeking God's blessing under the circumstances. Updated. (25/323Psd,f330Sun, 8:01,05 am; 10:20, 23,53 pm EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Update to (1-215) and addition of PS(2.3), Psalm 15, Good Character. Added (1) GA(001) back into GA list, Some Important Initiatives, etc. from the 2024 Campaign for President, regarding examples of some work from 2020 to 2024. This may soon be reorganized into another article/format. Update. (25/322Stz,f329Sat, 12:08-09,12-13,37,53,55 pm, EDT) Hello! Added article, WGA (1-215), on Health and Human Services Proposed Cuts. Updated. (25/321Hvn,f328Fri, 5:59; 6:03 pm, EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added WGA (1-215), on Health and Human Services Proposed Cuts. Are these really by Robert or Really Necessary? (25/317Son, f324Mon, 5:55-56,59; 6:23,55; 7:17,48; 9:09,17; 10:34 am EDT) Hello, wishing all well! Added WGA (1-214), or GA[214] article on Health and Hydration, information regarding the importance of maintaining proper hydration. Update to (1-214), correction under Healthy Factors, Stay Hydrated. Update to heading of GA(102), WGA(2-1), the first WGA this post, which addressed issues of business, immigration, tariffs, safety, and inflation. ______