Y A O H Ú S H U A How to Deal With Your AUTHORITIES and SUBORDINATES 'Obey the government, for YÁOHU UL is the One Who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that YÁOHU UL has not placed to govern in power.' Therefore those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey YÁOHU UL, and punishment will follow. For the police officer does not frighten people who do what is right; but those who do evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The police officer is sent by YÁOHU UL to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by YÁOHU UL for that very purpose. Obey, therefore, the laws for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should. Pay your taxes too, for these same two reasons. For government workers need to be paid so they can keep on doing YÁOHU UL's work, serving you.' Pay everyone whatever he ought to have: pay your taxes and import duties gladly, obey those over you, and give honor and respect to all those to whom it is due.' - Romans 13:1-7, Holy Scriptures. In other words, the government's official business is absolutely YÁOHU UL's business. 'Pray for the head of the country and all others who are in authority over you, or are in places of high responsibility, so you can live in peace and quietness, utilizing your time in holy living and thinking much about hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. This is fine and pleases YÁOHU UL.' - 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 2:2-3 'You wives must submit to your husband's leadership in the same way you submit to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. For a husband is in charge of his wife in the same way that hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA is in charge of His body, the Oholyáo (Congregation). (He gave His very life to take care of it and be its Savior!) So you wives must willingly obey your husbands in everything, just like the Oholyáo obeys ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. And you husbands, show the same kind of love to your wives like hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA showed to the Oholyáo when He died for her, to make her holy and clean, washed by immersion and YÁOHU UL's Word. So He could give her to Himself as a glorious Oholyáo (Congregation), without a single spot or wrinkle or any other blemish, being holy and without a single fault. That is how husbands should treat their wives, loving them as parts of themselves. For since a man and his wife are now one, a man is really doing himself a favor and loving himself when he loves his wife! No one hates his own body but lovingly cares for it, just like hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA cares for His body, the Oholyáo (Congregation), of which we are members. (That the husband and wife are one body is proved by the Scriptures which says, 'A man must leave his father and mother when he marries, so he can be perfectly united to his wife, and the two shall be one.) I know this is hard to comprehend, but it is an exemplification of the way we are parts of the body of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY. So again I say, a man must love his wife as a part of himself; and the wife must make sure that she deeply respects her husband - obeying, praising and honoring him. Children, obey your parents; this is the right thing to do because YÁOHU UL has placed them in authority over you. Honor your father and mother. This is the first of the Ten Commandments of YÁOHU UL that ends with a promise. And this is the promise: that if you honor your father and mother, yours will be a long life, full of favors.' And now a word to you parents. Don't keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline that Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA Himself approves, with admonitions and scriptural advice. Workers, obey your employers; be eager to give them your very best. Serve them as you would hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. Don't work hard only when your employer is watching and then shirk when he isn't looking; work hard and with gladness all the time, as though working for hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, doing the will of YÁOHU UL with all your hearts. Remember, YÁOHU UL will pay you for each kind thing you do, whether you are bound or free. And you employers must treat your employees right, just like I have told them to treat you. Don't keep threatening them; remember, you yourselves are employees of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY; you have the same Ruler they do, and He has no favorites.' - Ephesians 5:22-6:9, Holy Scriptures 'Obey your spiritual leaders and be willing to do what they say. For their work is to watch over your souls, and YÁOHU UL will judge them on how well they do this.' Give them reason to report gladly about you to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA, and not with sorrow, for then you will suffer for it too.' - Hebrews 13:17, Holy Scriptures. For YÁOHU UL's sake, obey every law of your government; those of the president as head of the country, and those of his officials, for He has sent them to punish all who do wrong, and to honor those who do right. It is YÁOHU UL's will that your upright lives should silence those who foolishly condemn the Glorious Message without knowing what it can do for them, having never experienced its power. You are free from the law, but that doesn't mean you are free to do wrong. Live as those who are free to do only YÁOHU UL's will at all times.' Show respect for everyone. Love your fellow-believers in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA everywhere. Fear YÁOHU UL and honor the government. Subordinates, you must respect your authorities and do whatever they tell you - not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are harsh and cruel. Praise our Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA if you are punished for doing right! Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are penalized for doing wrong; but if you do right and suffer for it, and are patient beneath the punishments, YÁOHU UL is well pleased. This suffering is all part of the work YÁOHU UL has given you. Hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, Who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in His steps. He never sinned, never told a lie, never answered back when He was degraded; when He suffered He did not threaten to get even; He left His case in the hands of YÁOHU UL Who is always just.' - 1 Káfos (Peter)) 2:13-23, Holy Scriptures 'Wives, fit in with your husbands' plans; for then if they refuse to hearken when you talk to them about Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA, they will be won by your respectful, pure behavior. Your holy lives will speak to them better than any words. Don't be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on jewelry, or beautiful clothes, or hair arrangements. Be beautiful inside, right deep in your hearts, with the enduring charm of a gentle and quiet spirit which is so valuable to YÁOHU UL. That kind of inner beauty was seen in the holy women of old, who depended upon YÁOHU UL and fitted in with their husbands' plans. Soroáh, for example, obeyed her husband Abruhám, honoring him as head of the house. And if you do the same, you will be following in her steps like dutiful daughters and doing what is right; then you will not need to fear offending your husbands.' You husbands must be careful of your wives, being thoughtful of their needs and honoring them as the weaker sex. Remember that you and your wife are partners in receiving YÁOHU UL's benefits, and if you don't treat her as you should, your prayers will not get ready answers.' And now this word to all of you: You should be like one big delightful family, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds. Don't repay evil for evil. Don't snap back at those who say unkind things about you. On the contrary, pray for YÁOHU UL's help for them, for we are to be kind to others, and YÁOHU UL will reward us for it.' - 1 Káfos (Peter) 2:13-3:9, Holy Scriptures. 'Dear brethren, honor the officers of your Oholyáo (Congregation) who work hard among you and warn you against all that which is wrong. Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because they are laboring hard to help you. And remember, no quarreling among yourselves.' - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Holy Scriptures. 'Never pay back evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. Don't quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible.' 'Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to YÁOHU UL, for He has said that He will repay those who deserve it. Don't take the law into your own hands. On the contrary, feed your enemy if he is hungry. If he thirsts, give him something to drink and you will be 'heaping coals of fire on his head.' In other words, he will feel so ashamed of himself for what he has committed against you. Don't let evil get the upper hand but conquer evil by kindness.' - Romans 12:17-21, Holy Scriptures 'You wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, for that is what Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA has planned for you. And you husbands must be loving and kind to your wives and not bitter against them, nor harsh. You children must always obey your parents, for that pleases Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. Fathers, don't scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying. You workers must always obey your earthly employers, not only trying to please them when they are watching you but all the time; obey them willingly because of your love for YAOHÚSHUA Molkhiúl, and because you want to please Him. Work hard and gladly at all you do, just as though you were working for Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA Himself and not merely for your employers, remembering that it is YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY Who is going to pay you, giving you your full portion of all He owns. He is really the One you are working for. And if you don't do your best for Him, He will pay you in a way that you won't like - for He has no special favorites who can get away with shirking. You employers must be just and fair to all your subordinates. Always remember that you, too, have a Ruler in heaven Who is closely watching you.' - Colossians 3:18-4:1, Holy Scriptures 'Anyone who wants to be My follower must love Me far more than he does his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters - yes, more than his own life - otherwise, he cannot be My disciple. And no one can be My disciple who does not carry his own stake and follow Me.' - Luke 14:26-27, Holy Scriptures 'Those who welcome you are welcoming Me. And those who reject you are rejecting Me. And those who reject Me are rejecting YÁOHU UL Who sent Me. When the seventy disciples returned, they gladly reported to Him, 'Even the demons obey us when we use Your Shúam (Name)!' 'Yes,' He told them, 'I saw ha-satán falling from heaven like a flash of lightning. And I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and to walk among serpents and scorpions and to crush them. Nothing shall injure you! However, the important thing is not that demons obey you, but that your names are inscribed as citizens in heaven.' - Luke 10:17-20, Holy Scriptures 'A tree is identified by its fruit. A tree from a select variety yields delectable fruit; poor varieties never.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 12:33, Holy Scriptures. 'Then the mother of YÁOHU-caf and YÁOHU-khánam, the sons of Zebedee, brought them to YAOHÚSHUA and respectfully asked a favor. 'What is your request?' He asked. She replied, 'In Your Kingdom, will you let my two sons sit upon two thrones next to Yours?'' But YAOHÚSHUA told her, 'You don't know what you are asking!' Then he turned to YÁOHU-caf (Jacob) and YÁOHU-khánam (John) and asked them, 'Are you able to drink from the terrible cup I am about to drink from?' 'Yes,' they replied, 'we are able!'' 'You shall indeed drink from it,' He told them. 'But I have no right to say who will sit upon the thrones next to Mine. Those places are reserved for the persons My ABí (Father) selects.' The other ten disciples were indignant when they heard what YÁOHU-caf and YÁOHU-khánam had asked for. But Molkhiúl (Ruler) YAOHÚSHUA called them together and said, 'Among the pagans, kings are tyrants and each minor official rules it over those beneath him. But among you it is quite different. Anyone wanting to be a leader among you must be your servant. And if you want to be right at the top, you must serve like a slave. Your attitude must be like My own, for I, hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give My life as a ransom for many.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 20:20-28, Holy Scriptures 'Let YÁOHU UL train you, for He is performing what any loving father does for his children. Whoever heard of a son who was never corrected? If YÁOHU UL doesn't punish you when you need it, like other fathers punish their children, then it means that you aren't really YÁOHU UL's children at all - that you don't really belong to His family. Since we respect our fathers here on earth, though they punish us, should we not all the more gladly submit to the training by YÁOHU UL in order that we can begin to really live?' Our earthly fathers trained us for a few brief years, doing the best for us that they knew how, but YÁOHU UL's correction is always right and for our best benefit, that we may share His holiness. Being punished isn't delightsome while it is happening - it hurts! But afterwards, we can see the result, a quiet growth in grace and character!' - Hebrews 12:7-11, Holy Scriptures 'Here is a sample of YÁOHU-khánam's (John's) proclamation to the crowds that came for water immersion: You brood of snakes! You are trying to escape hell without truly turning to YÁOHU UL! That is why you want to be immersed in water! First go and prove by the way you live that you really have repented. And don't think you are safe because you are offsprings of Abruhám. That isn't enough. YÁOHU UL can make children of Abruhám from these desert rocks! The axe of His judgment is posed over you, ready to sever your roots and cut you down. Yes, every tree that does not yield fine fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.' The crowd replied, 'What do you want us to do?'' 'If you have two coats,' he replied, 'give one to the poor. If you have spare food, give it away to those who are hungry.' Even tax collectors - notorious for their corruption - came to be immersed and asked, 'How shall we prove to you that we have abandoned our sins?' 'By your honesty,' he replied. 'Make sure you collect no more taxes than the Roman government requires you to.' 'And us,' asked some soldiers, 'what about us?' YÁOHU-khánam replied, 'Don't extort money by threats and violence, never accuse anyone of what you know he didn't do; and be content with your pay!' - Luke 3:7-14, Holy Scriptures 'Happy is the man with a level-headed son; sad the mother of a rebel.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 10:1 'The wise man is glad to be instructed, but a self-sufficient fool falls flat on his face.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 10:8 'An upright man has firm footing, but a crook will slip and fall.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 10:9 'The upright shall never lose YÁOHU UL's benefits, but the wicked shall lose everything.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 10:30 'YÁOHU UL hates cheating and delights in honesty. Proud men end in shame, but the meek become wise.' - Maush'léi 11:1-2 'The evil man gets rich for the moment, but the upright man's rewards last forever.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 11:18 'If even the upright shall be rewarded here on earth, how much more the wicked!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 11:31 'To learn, you must want to be taught. To refuse reproof is stupid.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:1 'Uprightness exalts the nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 14:34 'A sensible son gladdens his father. A rebellious son brings sorrow to his mother.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 15:20 'When a man is trying to please YÁOHU UL, He makes even his worst of enemies to be at peace with him.' - Maush'léi 16:7 'YÁOHU UL will help the authority to judge the people fairly; there need be no mistakes.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:10 'YÁOHU UL demands fairness in every business deal. He established this principle.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:11 'It is a horrible thing for a leader to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his fairness.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:12 'The authority exults when his subordinates are truthful and fair.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:13 'The anger of the authority is a harbinger of death and a wise man will appease it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:14 'Many favors are showered on those who please the authority.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:15 'How much better is wisdom than gold, and comprehension more than silver!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:16 'The path of the upright leads away from evil; he who follows that path is safe.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:17 'If you repay evil for kindness, the curse will remain upon your home.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:13 'YÁOHU UL despises those who say that bad is fine, and being upright is bad.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:15 'Pride ends in ruin; humility ends in honor.' - Maush'léi 18:12 'Discipline your son in his early years while there is hope. If you don't you will ruin his life.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:18 'YÁOHU UL puts out the light of the person who curses his father or mother.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:20 'Don't repay evil for evil. Wait for YÁOHU UL to handle the matter.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:22 'YÁOHU UL loathes all kinds of cheating and dishonesty.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:23 'If the authority is kind, honest as well as just, his rule remains secure.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:28 'Just like water is diverted into irrigation ditches, so YÁOHU UL directs the authority's thoughts. He directs them wherever He wants to.' - Maush'léi 21:1 'True humility and respect for YÁOHU UL lead a man to riches, honor and long life.' - Maush'léi 22:4 'Teach a child to select the right path, and when he grows older he will remain upon it.' - Maush'léi 22:6 'He who values grace and truth is the authority's friend.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:11 'A young person's heart is filled with rebellion, but punishment will drive it out of him.' - Maush'léi 22:15 'Don't fail to correct your children; discipline won't hurt them! They won't die if you use a stick on them! Punishments will keep them out of hell.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:13-14 'O my child, be wise and remain in YÁOHU UL paths; and never carouse with drunkards and gluttons, for they are on their way to poverty. And remember that too much sleep clothes a person with rags.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:19-21 'My child, watch your steps before YÁOHU UL and your authorities, and don't associate with radicals. For you will go down with them to immediate ruin, and who knows where it all will end? It is wrong to condemn the poor, and let the rich go free. He who says to the wicked, 'You are innocent,' shall be cursed by many people of many nations; but favorss shall be showered on those who rebuke sin fearlessly.' - Maush'léi 24:21-25 'When you remove dross from silver, you have fine silver ready for the silversmith. When you remove corrupt people from around the authority, his reign will be just as well as upright. Don't demand an audience with the authority as though you were some powerful prince. It is better to wait for an invitation rather than to be sent back to the end of the line, publicly humiliated!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:4-7 'Open rebuke is better than hidden love!' - Maush'léi 27:5 'A workman may eat from the orchard he tends; anyone should be rewarded who protects another's interests.' - Maush'léi 27:18 'When there is moral decay within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.' - Maush'léi 28:2 'To complain about the law is to praise wickedness. To obey the law is to fight evil. Evil men don't comprehend the importance of justice, but those who follow YÁOHU UL are much concerned about it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:4-5 'Only a stupid leader will oppress his people, but an authority will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:16 'The man who is often reproved but refuses to accept criticism will surprisingly be broken and never have another chance. With upright men in authority, the people exult; but with the wicked in power, they groan.' - Maush'léi 29:1-2 'Scolding and spanking a child helps him to learn. Left to himself, he brings shame to his mother.' - Maush'léi 29:14-15 'Discipline your son and he will give you delight and peace of mind.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:17 'Pamper a servant from childhood, and he will expect you to treat him as a son!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:21 'Obey the your authority as you have vowed to do. Don't always be trying to get out of doing your duty, even when it's unpleasant. For the authority punishes those who disobey. The authority's command is backed by great power, and no one can refute it or object to it. Those who obey him will not be punished. The wise man will find a time and a way to do what he says. Yes, there is a time and a way for everything, though man's trouble lies heavy upon him; for how can he avoid what he doesn't know is going to happen?' - Qeholóth (Ecclesiastes) 8:2-6 'Never curse the authority, not even in your thoughts; nor the rich man, either; for a little bird will tell them what you've said!' - Qeholóth (Ecclesiastes) 10:20 'If your authority is angry with you, or accuses you of something you are innocent of, don't quit! A quiet spirit will quiet down his bad temper.' - Qeholóth (Ecclesiastes) 10:4 'Don't join the majority who are intent on evil. When on the witness chair, don't be swayed in your giving of testimony by the mood of the majority present; never slant your testimony in favor of a person just because he is poor.' - Exodus 23:2,3 ======================== Q. What do you mean by 'authorities' and 'subordinates'? A. Authority - person occupying an office, power, duty and function in a hierarchy to exercise dominion, control and supervision over subordinates in predefined jurisdictions, who is also required to give protection, security, help and other provisions needed by his subordinates. Subordinates - those who, by law or nature, are subject to the dominion, protection, control, supervision, support, help and governance by higher authorities who in turn maintain orderly conduct and provide proper guidance and direction. ======================== Q. Who are one's authorities? A. First is the government of the country wherein one is a citizen of, and usually where he also is a resident of. By the term 'government' are included all governing officials, functionaries and bureaucrats and in all political sub-units and agencies by which any particular country is governed including, but not limited to: the chief of state (president, king or queen), chief justice, justices, magistrates, senators and representatives, governors, mayors, chiefs-of-staff of the country's armed forces, chiefs of police and their men and so on, depending on which type of government is in power and in control. Some countries are ruled by military juntas and others by dynasties, while others are governed by political parties and others are ruled by royalties and/or religious clerics. Whatever form of government holds power in the country which one is a citizen or resident of, that government is one of the individual's legitimate authorities to which he is bound to submit to and be under its control, protection and laws, which is pleasing in YÁOHU UL's sight. Second is the religious organization (most commonly called 'church' or 'congregation') to which one has determined to belong and become an active participant. Third are the parents, if one is still unmarried, and these include his legitimate stepfather or stepmother, if your biological parent is deceased. Whoever is the common-law wife or husband of your biological parent is not your legitimate authority if your other true biological parent is still living, though separated by a decree of divorce or even if they have been living separately through the long years. Remember, whenever man-made laws are in contradiction with the eternal moral laws of YÁOHU UL, as set forth in His Word, you are obliged to obey the highest moral laws and you are excused from disobeying the man-made laws. A fine example would be the matter of marriage and divorce. YÁOHU UL hates divorces but some governments legally allow them. The higher moral laws of YÁOHU UL must prevail in such cases. 'Whoever divorces his wife, except for fornication, causes her to commit adultery and whoever marries a divorced woman is committing adultery,' said Molkhiúl (King, Ruler) YAOHÚSHUA. Another example of YÁOHU UL's moral laws superseding man-made laws is when governments prohibit the free assembly of believers to worship and praise YÁOHU UL, such as in some atheistic, communist governments, in which case the believer in that case is expected by YÁOHU UL to obey Him no matter what the consequences might be. Fourth is the husband being the head of the family, if the wife is legally married to him. If you happen to be a child, son or daughter, in a family, then your parents plus your unmarried ELDER brothers and female siblings are your authorities in YÁOHU UL's chain of command. Fifth are your employers and all those holding offices that are higher than yours wherever it is you are employed; in this category are included your lessors (if you rent your dwelling place), your manager, supervisor, chief or foreman. If however one is still a student, then the heads, teachers, professors and deans of the educational institution in which one is enrolled are the legitimate authorities to be respected, obeyed and followed, insofar as school matters are concerned. ======================== Q. Who are your subordinates? A. If one is a government official or bureaucrat, then the legally established scope of his authority and power are the ones subject to his jurisdiction or area of responsibility and control. For example, the president's jurisdiction is only within the territorial integrity of the country of which he is the head of. A president of one country cannot exercise control over the citizens of another country because that is beyond his dominion or jurisdiction. Likewise in the case of governors, mayors, judges, and other military and police personnel, they too have their own limited areas of jurisdiction within which they can lawfully perform their functions and duties, but not beyond. If one resides in a foreign country, then he is subject to the executive, judicial, military and police authorities of that country, whether he is a citizen thereof or not. Though one is not entitled to the full rights as a citizen in that foreign country, still and all, he is subject to its own laws on peace and order, be it as a tourist, guest, permanent or temporary resident in that country. So one has to respect and obey the laws of the country wherein he resides. YÁOHU UL does not expect anyone to obey nor submit to the orders and commands of the king or president of a country to which one is not a citizen of. If you are a Canadian citizen, you are not obliged to obey the promulgations of the president of Mexico, unless you dwell there. So a government official or employee, must always be sure that he only exercises his duties, powers and influences over those whom he has legal jurisdiction and dominion (coverage of governance). Otherwise, if someone goes beyond his legitimate area of responsibility and command, YÁOHU UL does not enforce and never expects submission from subordinates in those exceptional cases. If one is the leader of a religious organization, then all congregants or registered members of his religious organization are his subordinates, if that is the way the religious organization is governed. Scripturally though, the real Head of the legitimate Oholyáo (Congregation) of YÁOHU UL is none other that YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY Himself. Many churches are ruled by boards of deacons which appoint pastors and other ministers. In these cases, the chairman and members of the boards of deacons are the people in authority in such religious organizations - to which the pastors and ministers are accountable to. The members are then expected to submit to the authority of the pastor and other ministers, they being the agents of the board of deacons. Scripturally though, all members of the legitimate Oholyáo (Congregation) of YÁOHU UL are brethren and YÁOHU UL puts those with different gifts to edify His flock, under the direction of the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' (Sanctified Spirit of YÁOHU Ulhím) and with hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA as the mystical body's Head. In other words, the scriptural way of leading the body of believers in YÁOHU UL's Congregation is by servant-leadership, the greatest being the servant of all. Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA said: 'Among the pagans, kings are tyrants and each minor official rules it over those beneath him. But among you it is quite different. Anyone wanting to be a leader among you must be your servant. And if you want to be right at the top, you must serve like a slave.' If one is a parent, then his subordinates are the legitimate and legally adopted children, plus the domestic helpers at home, the butlers, cooks, nannies, drivers, gardeners and others who are in his domestic employ. The children of a parent's neighbors are not his subordinates because to exercise control over them would be going beyond one's responsibility, control and dominion. If one is a husband, then his legally-married wife is included as one of his subordinates together with the children and all those working within the household, including the farm hands, if any. If one is a child, son or daughter, then his younger female siblings (siste-s) or brothers who are still unmarried are his subordinates, plus those in his household who are working or serving under his command. The children of one's female sibling or brother are not his subordinates, neither are his younger cousins. That would be going beyond legitimate bounds. If one is an educator, principal, professor, dean or coach, then his subordinates are all students and pupils who come under his tutelage, protection, guidance and discipline, insofar as their educational activities are concerned in each respective department. If one is a business manager or a corporate official or employee, then those in his company or place of business lower in rank than his are one's subordinates. If one is a bus or train driver, airline pilot or ship captain, then all passengers are his subordinates while they are in transit with him, together with his junior officials and staff. If one owns hotels, flats, homes or rooms or any other place for rent or leasehold, then his tenants and lessees are his subordinates, only as regards those which pertain to their lessor-lessee relationship, but not beyond. Municipal or city garbage men are one's legal authorities insofar as the collection of garbage is concerned, especially as regards enforcement of proper disposals thereof. They are YÁOHU UL's servants to enforce and maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the community. In a typical business corporate model, the usual source of authority are the shareholders who annually appoint the members of the board of directors, which then appoints the management officials who run the organization under its direction, supervision and control. The management is answerable, accountable and responsible to the board of directors who in turn is responsible to the shareholders. Your internet service provider (ISP) and the host of your WWW server site is one of your secular authorities to which YÁOHU UL expects you to show proper behavior and right attitudes, insofar as matters pertaining to the Internet are concerned, and not beyond, though. ======================== Q. Who established this system of governance and protection? A. YÁOHU UL established this system of authorities and subordinates for the main purposes of developing desirable character traits among those who are led, and to promote discipline, right conduct and noble traits among them. The overall goal is to prevent the spread of evil and wickedness among subordinates; in other words, to promote virtue and conquer evil - because since the fall in paradise, man lost his direct spiritual connection and immediate subordination to YÁOHU UL. This arrangement or setup has been established from the beginning. Remember also that YÁOHU UL gave all authority and power in trust, over all His creation, to Adam as the federal head of this planet Earth, and YÁOHU UL created Khavyáo (Eve) to be Adam's helpmate or auxiliary. Directly above them both was YÁOHU UL Who is the Most High, the Almighty under which Adam was to function and perform his duties (as a gardener in YÁOHU UL's paradise, among others). But then the fall of mankind in paradise occurred: 'YÁOHU UL placed the man in the Garden of Eden as its gardener, to tend and care for it. But YÁOHU UL gave the man this warning: 'You may eat any fruit in the garden except the fruit from the Tree of Conscience - for its fruit will open your eyes to make you aware of right and wrong, upright and bad. If you eat its fruit, you will be doomed to die.' And YÁOHU UL said, 'It isn't all right for man to be alone; I will make a companion for him, a helper suitable to his needs.' So YÁOHU UL formed from the soil every kind of animal and bird, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever he called them, that was their name. But still there was no proper helper for the man.' Then YÁOHU UL caused the man to fall into a deep sleep, and took one of his ribs and closed up the place from which He had removed it, and made the rib into a woman, and brought her to the man.' - Genesis 2:15-22 But when ha-satán beguiled Khavyáo, who in turn seduced Adam, at which point Adam and Khavyáo rebelled against YÁOHU UL and implicitly submitted under the serpent's dominion, then began ha-satán's active usurpation of Adam's power and authority on earth. 'The serpent was the craftiest of all the creatures YÁOHU UL had made. So the serpent came to the woman. 'Really?' he asked. 'None of the fruit in the garden? YÁOHU UL says you must never eat any of it?' 'Of course we may eat it,' the woman told him. 'It's only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not to eat. YÁOHU UL says we mustn't eat it or even touch it, or we will die.' 'That's a lie!' the serpent hissed. 'You'll not die! YÁOHU UL knows very well that the moment you eat it, you will become like Him, for your eyes will be opened - you will be able to differentiate virtue from evil!' The woman was convinced. How lovely and fresh looking it was! And it would make her so wise! So she ate some of the fruit and gave some to her husband, and he ate it too. And as they ate it, immediately they became aware of their nakedness, and were embarrassed. So they tied fig leaves together to cover themselves around the hips. That evening, they heard the sound of YÁOHU UL walking in the garden; and they hid themselves among the trees. YÁOHU UL called Adam, 'Why are you hiding?' And Adam replied, 'I heard You coming and didn't want You to see me naked. So I hid.'' 'Who told you you were naked?' YÁOHU UL asked. 'Have you eaten fruit from the tree I warned you about?' 'Yes,' Adam admitted, 'But it was the woman You gave me who brought me some, and I ate it.' Then YÁOHU UL asked the woman, 'How could you do that?' 'The serpent tricked me,' she replied. So YÁOHU UL said to the serpent, 'This is your punishment: You are singled out from among all the domestic and wild animals of the whole earth - to be cursed. You shall grovel in the dust as long as you live, crawling along on your belly. From now on you and the woman will be enemies, as will your offspring and hers. You will smite his heel, but he will crush your head.'' Then YÁOHU UL said to the woman, 'You shall bear children in intense pain and suffering; yet even so, you shall welcome your husband's affections, and he shall be your ruler.' And to Adam, YÁOHU UL said, 'Because you hearkened to your wife and ate the fruit when I told you not to, I have placed a curse upon the soil. All your life you will toil to earn a living from it. It will grow thorns and thistles for you, and you shall eat its grasses. All your life you will sweat to subdue it, until your dying day. Then you will return to the ground from which you came. For you were made from the ground, and to the ground you will return.'' The man named his wife 'Khavyáo' (meaning 'The life-giving one'), for he said, 'She shall become the mother of all mankind'; and YÁOHU UL clothed Adam and his wife with garments made from skins of animals. Then YÁOHU UL said, 'Now that the man has become as we are, knowing virtue from bad, what if he eats the fruit of the Tree of Life and lives forever?' So YÁOHU UL banished him forever from the Garden of Eden, and sent him out to farm the ground from which he had been taken. Thus YÁOHU UL expelled him, and placed mighty angels at the east of the Garden of Eden, with a flaming sword to guard the entrance to the Tree of Life.' - Genesis 3, Holy Scriptures Only in active and full submission to YÁOHU UL and His Word became flesh (YAOHÚSHUA) can one fully recover all dominion, power and authority which YÁOHU UL originally gave Adam before the fall of humankind. Please see Romans 5:12-21, Holy Scriptures. Note that part of YÁOHU UL's penalties to both Adam and Khavyáo is the woman's continual attempt to usurp authority from the man, and to be equal with him, though she was only created to be of help and support to the man, originally. After the fall, mankind began establishing their own human systems of government and city administrations, because they were already spiritually severed from the All-Powerful One, YÁOHU UL. It was only through the permissive will of YÁOHU UL that man-made governments and kingdoms were established, since Adam had already rebelled against Him. ======================== Q. Why were these human hierarchies of authorities and subordinates established? A. To maintain order, peace, harmony and safety among the diverse many. The authority-subordinate setup and its principles originated from YÁOHU UL Himself and it is the basic setup of how His heavenly Kingdom is administered, protected and governed. On earth, this setup was established primarily to effectively direct and govern the diverse many, to protect them from evil and harm and also to encourage harmony and peaceful living among them. Human beings have an enemy in the person of ha-satán with his cohorts of wicked spirits. The enemy's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy humanity. The only best defense that anyone could have against all the onslaughts of the enemy is the protection provided for by YÁOHU UL Himself for everyone and this He ensures through the authority-subordinate setup. Authorities can best be comprehended as umbrellas of protection which YÁOHU UL provides for the safety and well-being of everyone. They are also YÁOHU UL's tools in molding desirable virtues and character traits among the subordinates. Authorities were given power and authority to reward and favor the upright, and to punish and penalize the stubborn or wicked among the subordinates. Again, they being YÁOHU UL's agents in governing human affairs on earth. Citizens of one country are protected from foreign conquests and from occupation by ruthless barbarians by means of the country's armed forces that serve as their defense to ensure that they remain safe and unconquered by foreign invasions. Children are protected by parents from criminal elements in society, from harm, poverty, violence, drugs and other wicked influences. The congregation of believers is protected by their spiritual leaders from false teachings, from all satanic activities and from deceptions and occult activities of darkness. Employees are protected from hunger and want and also from all kinds of wickedness and slothfulness in the workplace. The general public is protected from criminal elements by policemen, marshals or constabulary officials, under the direction of the mayor and the councilmen. YÁOHU UL designates policemen and other government employees as His servants (ministers) so they must be respected, obeyed and honored not only for His sake but for the benefit of the people too. The people are protected by the judiciary from abuses and violations of their rights and so on and so forth. Without governments, armed forces, religious organizations, parental authorities, educational and corporate or company authorities, chaos and confusion, immoralities and wickedness will be rampant in society because each would be doing what he thinks is right in his own opinion and no one will defend or protect the innocent from the onslaughts of the enemy, ha-satán. Humanity will terribly suffer, deteriorate and will eventually become extinct from this planet, if left to themselves. This is the reason why YÁOHU UL always works for edifying those who are in authority while the enemy is always working for their weakening. ======================== Q. How to deal with your authorities? A. With proper behavior and right attitudes. PROPER BEHAVIOR YÁOHU UL is much pleased when a subordinate behaves well in serving his/her authorities, like unto hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. 'You wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, for that is what Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA has planned for you. And you husbands must be loving and kind to your wives and not bitter against them, nor harsh.' 'You children must always obey your parents, for that pleases Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. Fathers, avoid scolding your children so much that they become exasperated and quit trying.' 'You workers must always obey your earthly employers, not only trying to please them when they are watching you but all the time; obey them willingly because of your love for YAOHÚSHUA Molkhiúl, and because you want to please Him.' 'Work hard and gladly at all you do, just as though you were working for Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA Himself and not merely for your employers, remembering that it is YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, Who is going to pay you, giving you your full portion of all He owns. He is the One you are really working for.' 'And if you don't do your best for Him, He will pay you in a way that you won't like - for He has no special favorites who can get away with shirking.' 'You employers must be just, fair and kind to all your subordinates. Always remember that you, too, have a Ruler in heaven Who is also closely watching you.' - Colossians 3:18-4:1, Holy Scriptures The subordinate must be obedient. The word 'obedience' implies, in YÁOHU UL's reckoning, obeying, submitting to and following the orders of your authorities. Not in a mediocre manner but with - 1. promptness 2. completeness 3. excellence and 4. gladness of heart Delayed obedience is disobedience. Incomplete obedience is also disobedience. Mediocre performance is the same as if it has not been done at all. Obedience with remorse or bitterness in the subordinate's heart is so unpleasant in YÁOHU UL's sight. All ill-will and slothful performances by a subordinate towards his lawful authorities will justly be penalized (demotion or expulsion!) by YÁOHU UL Who watches everyone's behavior all the time. YÁOHU UL never slumbers nor sleeps; His eyes are going to and fro throughout all the earth to show Himself powerful in behalf of those whose hearts are perfect toward Him. A subordinate who obeys promptly, completely, with excellence and gladness of heart will surely receive rich and bountiful rewards (and yes, promotion!) from YÁOHU UL. 'Promotion and power come from nowhere on earth, but only from YÁOHU UL Himself. He promotes one and deposes another.' - Tehillím (Psalms) 75:6-7 A subordinate who obeys with tardiness, procrastination, delay, incompleteness, laziness, sloppiness and remorse or murmuring, will surely be punished by YÁOHU UL for his/her bad attitudes and improper behavior towards his/her authorities. Whatever you do unto your authorities, remember, YÁOHU UL will measure out to everyone what his deeds deserve. And YÁOHU UL views and reckons your services to your authorities as your indirect services to hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. 'An authority's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:12 'He who robs his father and drives out his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:26 'Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:29 'An authority's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:2 'Who can say, 'I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin.'' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:9 'If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:20 Whatever kind of services you render to your authorities, the same corresponding rewards or penalties will you receive from YÁOHU UL, through your authorities also. Remember, YÁOHU UL is the invisible All-Powerful One Who is in direct or permissive control of every occurrence here on this planet! And that is the truth that will set you free from all lies and deceptions of the wicked one. 'Magnified be the Name of YÁOHU UL forever and ever, for He alone has all wisdom and all power. World events are under His control. He removes leaders and sets others upon their offices. He gives wise men their wisdom, and scholars their intelligence.' - Dayan-Ul (Daniel) 2:20-22, Holy Scriptures 'As they were walking along, someone said to hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA: 'I will always follow You no matter where You go.' But YAOHÚSHUA replied, 'Remember, I don't even own a place to lay My head. Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but I, hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, have no earthly home at all.' Another time, when he invited a man to follow Him and to be His disciple, the man agreed - but wanted to wait until his father's death.' YAOHÚSHUA replied, 'Let those without eternal life concern themselves with affairs like that. Your duty is to come and proclaim the coming of the Kingdom of YÁOHU UL to all the world.'' Another said, 'Yes, Ruler, I will come, but first let me ask permission of those at home.'' But YAOHÚSHUA told him, 'Anyone who lets himself be bothered from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of YÁOHU UL.'' - Luke 9:57-62, Holy Scriptures. Herein are some clues which reveal hardheadedness in the heart of a subordinate. A subordinate who is hardheaded will give the following possible replies when ordered to do a specific task: 1. 'I'll do it later.' - slightly hardheaded 2. 'Why not order someone else to do it?' - hardheaded 3. 'Why does this have to be done?' - hardheaded as a rock 4. 'I won't do it.' - overly hardheaded; stubborn You surely know what kind of treatment this subordinate will receive from YÁOHU UL. When, for example, he prays for something from YÁOHU UL, or makes a request from his/her authorities, the reply he gave will he also receive. If he requests for a housing loan, or medical attention or social services, company raise or bonus, or whatever, the replies he gave are the same exact replies he will receive. What he planted he surely will reap, in all areas in his daily life. Then usually, when he experiences the bitter harvests of his wickedness, he will complain, file a suit, become bitter or threaten revenge against those who refused or denied him the privileges he was demanding for. In other words, he was trying to separate the fruit from the seed which he himself had sown in the past. No one can separate the fruit from the seed. Conflicts in this world often arise from the ignorant who try desperately to separate the fruit from the seed. Repeat: what you sow, you will surely reap. 'As long as there is winter and summer, seed, time and harvest shall never cease on earth.' - Genesis 8:22 'When you are persecuted in one city, flee to the next! I will return before you have reached them all! A pupil is not greater than his teacher. A servant is not above his ruler. The disciple shares his teacher's fate. The servant shares his ruler's! And since I, Molkhiúl of the household, have been called 'ha-satán,' how much more will you!' - Man-YÁOHU 10:23-25 'Heaven can be entered only through the narrow gate! The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide enough for all the multitudes who choose its easy way. But the Gateway to Life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it. Beware of false teachers who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are wolves and will tear you apart. You can identify them by the way they behave, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit. You need never confuse grapevines with thorn bushes or figs with thistles. Different kinds of fruit trees can quickly be identified by examining their fruit. A variety that yields delectable fruit never yields an inedible kind. And a tree yielding an inedible kind can't yield what is delectable. So the trees having the inedible fruit are chopped down and thrown on the fire.' Yes, the way to identify a tree or a person is by the kind of fruit shown forth.' - Matthew 7:13-20, Holy Scriptures. 'Don't be misled, remember that you cannot ignore YÁOHU UL and get away with it; a person will always reap just the kind of crop he sows! If he sows to please his own wrong desires, he will be planting seeds of evil and he will surely reap a harvest of spiritual decay and death; but if he plants the noble things of the 'RÚKHA' (Spirit), he will reap the eternal life which the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' (Sanctified Spirit of YÁOHU Ulhím) gives him. And let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while, we will reap a harvest of favors if we don't get discouraged and give up.' - Galatians 6:7-9 'Heaven and earth shall pass away but My words will remain forever true.' - Luke 21:33 'Whatever measure you use to others will be measured back to you.' - Luke 6:38 YÁOHU UL surely bountifully rewards those who serve their authorities promptly, completely, excellently (as best as their abilities can achieve) and with gladness of heart! Whoever continually serves his authorities with all these qualities will also harvest success, prosperity, promotions, advancements, honor and riches in this life! Don't try it, do it. Subordinates who serve their authorities well are the ones who succeed in life, they prosper and YÁOHU UL gives them the desires of their hearts, to the chagrin and envy of the sluggard and the mediocre, but to no avail. Again, one cannot separate the fruit from the seed. No one can stop the diligent from reaping the delectable fruit of his bountiful harvests! Why? Because YÁOHU UL has decreed it: whatever a person sows, the same shall he reap! 'Heaven and earth shall pass away but My words shall never pass away.' - Luke 21:33 So better believe YÁOHU UL's words and apply them in your life to your advantage. While to those who ignore or disbelieve His words, still and all, His words will take effect in everyone's life. Whether one believes or not that the sun will rise tomorrow, it will, because YÁOHU UL has decreed it so. You may apply YÁOHU UL's inscribed Word to your advantage and benefit or, conversely, you may go against His Word and you will unnecessarily cause injury, penury, torment, loss and suffering to yourself. What you sow, surely you will reap! So begin serving your authorities now promptly, completely, excellently (so far as is within your abilities) and with gladness! And see the amazing ways in which YÁOHU UL will begin favoring and prospering your life and your family's. You will begin reaping the sweet fruits of your honest labor and loving service to hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA - the soon-coming King of all kings. CORRECT ATTITUDES The admirable and praiseworthy attitudes which YÁOHU UL expects and is always pleased to receive from any subordinate are: QUIET RÚKHA (Quiet Spirit) - by this is meant that the subordinate must see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil and do no evil to his authorities, because he is not to reckon that he is serving mere human beings but like unto hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself, to Whom all authority in heaven and on earth have been given - the Supreme Ruler of All. Whatever it is, the subordinate is expected to intercede for and in behalf of his/her authorities so YÁOHU UL can protect his/her authorities from all evil. 'The wicked accuse, the upright defend.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:6 And ha-satán is the accuser of the brethren, Revelation 12:10. 'Never falsely accuse someone to his employer or authority, lest the authority curse you for your sin.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 30:10 So one must always protect his authorities from all kinds of backbiting, slanders, rumors, defamations and libels. The wise will always protect his authority because he knows that he is YÁOHU UL's agent or representative in taking care of his needs. Protect your shield of defense from all the works of darkness! A special word from YÁOHU UL to wives as regards their showing genuine love and loyalty to their respective husbands at this point is highly appropriate.... 'If I had the gift of being able to speak in other languages without learning them, and could speak in every language there is in all of heaven and earth, but didn't love others, I would only be making noise. If I had the gift of prophecy and knew all about what is going to happen in the future, knew everything about everything, but didn't love others, what benefit would it give? Even if I had the gift of faith in order that I could speak to a mountain and make it move, I would still be worth nothing at all without love. If I gave everything I have to poor people, and if I were burned alive for proclaiming the Glorious Message but didn't love others, it would be of no value whatever. Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. It is never glad about injustice, but exults whenever truth wins out. If you love someone you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always remain firm in defending him. There are three things that remain - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love.' - 1 Corinthians 13:1-7;13 GRATEFULNESS - the subordinate must have a heart filled with thanksgiving and gratefulness because he knows that he is receiving much more than what he truly deserves. In other words, he must maintain a humble heart. While the proud and stupid does nothing but compare himself with others and believes he is receiving less than what he truly deserves. If anyone really wants to receive what he rightfully deserves, he should be thrown immediately to sheól (hell), with all his sin, wickedness, greed and lusts. The subordinate must always be grateful because YÁOHU UL is using his human authorities to protect him from hunger, poverty, unemployment, harm and so on. And your human authorities are YÁOHU UL's agents in favoring and protecting you and your family. That's why a subordinate must always be grateful and thankful to YÁOHU UL, and also to his human authorities, like unto hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. Now take particular notice of what YÁOHU UL does to those with ungrateful hearts and attitudes: 'But YÁOHU UL shows His anger from heaven against all sinful, evil people who push away the truth from them. For the truth about YÁOHU UL is inbornly known to them; YÁOHU UL has put this knowledge in their hearts. Since earliest times, people have seen the earth and sky and all YÁOHU UL made, and have known of His being alive and great eternal power. So they will have no excuse when they face YÁOHU UL at Judgment Day. Yes, they knew about Him all right, but they wouldn't admit it or worship Him or even thank Him for all His daily care. And after awhile they began to think up silly ideas of what YÁOHU UL was like and what He wanted them to do. The result was that their stupid minds became dark and confused. Claiming themselves to be wise without YÁOHU UL, they became utter fools to the contrary. And then, in place of worshiping the glorious, ever-living YÁOHU UL, they took wood and 'ebán' (s-one) and made idols for themselves, carving them to look like mere birds and animals and snakes and puny men. So YÁOHU UL let them go ahead into every sort of sexual sin, and do whatever they wanted to - yes, vile and sinful things with each other's bodies. In place of believing what they knew was the truth about YÁOHU UL, they deliberately preferred to believe lies. So they prayed to the objects YÁOHU UL made, but wouldn't obey the magnificent YÁOHU UL Who created those objects. That is why YÁOHU UL let go of them and let them do all these evil things, that even their women turned against YÁOHU UL's natural plan for them and indulged in sex sin with each other. And the men, in place of having a normal sexual relationship with women, burned with lust for each other, men doing abominable activities with other men and, as a result, getting paid within their own souls with the penalty they so richly deserved. So it was that when they gave YÁOHU UL up and would not even acknowledge Him, YÁOHU UL gave them up to doing everything their evil minds could think of. Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness and sin, of greed and hate, envy, murder, fighting, lying, bitterness and gossip. They were backbiters, haters of YÁOHU UL, insolent, proud braggarts, always inventing new ways of sinning and continually being disobedient to their parents. They tried hard not to comprehend, broke their promises, and were heartless - without natural affections, pitiless. They were fully aware of YÁOHU UL's death penalty for these crimes, yet they went right ahead and did them anyway, and encouraged others to do them, too.' - Romans 1:18-32, Holy Scriptures. So to be always grateful, thankful and appreciative of YÁOHU UL's lovingkindness and benefits is one trait which YÁOHU UL rewards bountifully and richly. LOYALTY - faithfulness, fidelity, devotion and truthfulness in serving your human authorities, like unto hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. Those subordinates who serve their authorities with utmost loyalty and truthfulness are always rewarded, no matter what happens. Those who are disloyal and are traitors to their authorities are always cursed, whichever way events turn. In prosperity and victory, the authority will always give the best as well as the most to those who are loyal among his subordinates. In defeat and loss, the authority will do whatever best he can to still help and protect the loyal subordinates, and when times of recovery come, all the more, the loyal subordinates will be highly rewarded because they proved their loyalty all along. Loyalty means remaining on the side of one's authorities in cases of conflicts. It also means being a dependable orderly to those whom one is serving. On the other hand, disloyalty means the exact opposite of being faithful to those YÁOHU UL has put in seats of governance as His agents in protecting subordinates. Disloyal subordinates commit treachery, treason, betrayal and rebellion against those whom they are supposed to respect and obey. No sensible person in authority will receive a known disloyal person into his confidence. And if ever, only to use him against his competitors or enemies, and then dump him. What person in authority, in his sound mind, would hire or take into his confidence someone who has been proven to be capable of betraying his employer or authority after having been receiving all the salaries and benefits from him to feed his family through the years? Cursed is the future of the disloyal subordinate, child, employee or worker. While the loyal and truthful, faithful worker succeeds! Remember Judas Ish-Kerioth and his tragic end; you must avoid imitating him. But YÁOHU-khánam (John) the Beloved, was loved because of his proven fidelity, faithfulness and loyalty to the King of kings - YAOHÚSHUA, till the end. Remember, almost all of the big employers in this world are in dire need of people, not only of proven abilities, but of proven character, virtue, loyalty, faithfulness and honesty. Loyal subordinates are valuable employees who are indeed rare to find these days. And they receive the best from their employers. Now you know the real reason why.... YÁOHU UL's words always are effectual, wherever and whenever applied correctly. 'The integrity of the upright guides them, but the disloyal are ruined by their duplicity.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 11:3 'From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with delectable things, but the unfaithful (disloyal) have a craving for violence.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:2 'Sound comprehension wins favor, but the way of the disloyal (traitor) is difficult.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:15 'There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to death.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 14:12 'A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:2 'Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a real faithful (loyal) person who can find?' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:6 'The wicked become a ransom for the upright, and the disloyal (unfaithful) for the upright.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:18 'The eyes of YÁOHU UL keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the unfaithful.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:12 'A faithful (loyal) person will be richly rewarded, but one eager to get rich (through disloyalty) will not go unpunished.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:20 'The accomplice of the thief is his own enemy; he is put under oath and dare not testify.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:24 REVERENCE - respect, deference, honoring and always showing a courteous, polite and dutiful demeanor when serving one's lawful authorities. Of course there is a difference between the respect, reverence, honor and deference that is only due YÁOHU UL being the Most High and to that to be given to your human authorities, realizing that they are YÁOHU UL's agents to protect and benefit you. Give unto your human authorities what is due them but reserve the best and the most for YÁOHU UL. Remember, you are to show all these noble virtues like unto the Messiah YAOHÚSHUA Himself, and you are not to do these like unto mere human beings, if you want full rewards. The 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' will lead you into all truth in regard to the fine line between respect for human authorities and worship of mere humans. Please read on for more detailed explanations regarding this. Narrow is the way which leads to life and only a few find it. SERVANT RÚKHA (Servant Spirit) - willingness and readiness to serve, to help, to be kind and supportive at all times, knowing that you are rendering all servitude unto hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Whom you really are serving, and your human authority being YÁOHU UL's agent in developing in you and training you to acquire the most-valuable character qualities in a person that are very pleasing in His sight. There is no weather, time nor place that will stop you from serving the needs of your human authorities, once given the order. You are reliable, dependable, punctual and always available whenever your services are needed. YÁOHU UL is not looking for people with abilities but those who are available to serve Him. This likewise applies to your human authorities. Abilities and talents can be taught and given, while the more important qualities of a person's moral fiber and character are much more valuable than worldly riches. 'Don't be selfish; don't live to make a fine impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don't merely think of your own affairs, but think of others, too, and in what they are doing. Your attitude should be the kind that was shown us by YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, Who, though He was the Eternal Himself, did not demand and cling to His rights as Omnipotent, but laid aside His mighty power and glory, taking the disguise of a servant and becoming like men. And He humbled Himself even further, going so far as actually to die a criminal's death on the stake. Yet it was because of this that YÁOHU UL raised Him up to the heights of heaven and gave Him a Name which is above every other name, that at the Name of YAOHÚSHUA every knee shall bow in heaven, on earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY is King, to the glory of YÁOHU ABí, the Father.' - Philippians 2:3-11, Holy Scriptures. Subordinates will always get the kind of authorities they deserve. If the citizens of any country are dishonest, lazy, idolatrous, adulterous and drunkards, then surely they will elect and vote for the kind of leadership that reflects their character and wants. Or they will select (voluntarily or not) to be subjected to rigid and authoritarian regimes which will be most needed to combat the excesses and laziness of the people. YÁOHU UL's verdict regarding these are what actually transpire in the overall chronology in every nation - with the end in view of promoting noble virtues among the citizenry and combating evil, especially among the youth and the rebellious. 'With the measure that you use, it will be measured back to you' - said Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. It is also noteworthy to mention at this point that a subordinate must know the unspoken wishes of his authority. One's own authority might say one thing to test the subordinate's real intentions and character, but actually desire another thing in his heart and mind. A clear scriptural example is what transpired between Uli-YÁOHU and Ulishua (Elijah and Elisha, in modern adulterated translations): 'Now the time came for YÁOHU UL to take Uli-YÁOHU to heaven - by means of a whirlwind! Uli-YÁOHU said to Ulishua as they left Gilgal, 'Remain here, for YÁOHU UL has commanded me to go to Bayit-Ul.' But Ulishua replied, 'I swear to YÁOHU UL that I won't leave you!' So they went on together to Bayit-Ul. There the young prophets of Bayit-Ul Seminary came out to meet them and asked Ulishua, 'Did you know that YÁOHU UL is going to take Uli-YÁOHU away from you today?' 'Quiet!' Ulishua snapped. 'Of course I know it.' 'Then Uli-YÁOHU said to Ulishua, 'Please remain here in Bayit-Ul, for YÁOHU UL has sent me to Yericho.' But Ulishua replied again, 'I swear to YÁOHU UL I won't leave you.' So they went on together to Yericho. Then the students at Yericho Seminary came to Ulishua and asked him, 'Do you know that YÁOHU UL is going to take away your authority today?' 'Will you please be quiet?' he commanded. 'Of course I know it!' Then Uli-YÁOHU said to Ulishua, 'Please remain here, for YÁOHU UL has sent me to the Yardayán River.' But Ulishua replied as before, 'I swear to YÁOHU UL that I won't leave you.' So they continued on together and arose by the side of the Yardayán River as fifty of the young prophets watched from afar. Then Uli-YÁOHU folded his cloak together and hit the water with it; and the river divided and they went through on dry ground! When they arrived on the other side Uli-YÁOHU said to Ulishua, 'What wish shall I grant you before I am taken away?' And Ulishua replied, 'Please grant me twice as much prophetic power as you have had.' 'You have asked a hard thing,' Uli-YÁOHU replied. 'If you see me when I am taken from you, then you will get your request. But if not, then you won't.' As they were walking along, talking, quickly a chariot of fire, drawn by horses of fire, appeared and drove between them, separating them, and Uli-YÁOHU was carried by a whirlwind up into heaven. Ulishua saw everything then cried out, 'My father! My father! The Chariot of Yaoshorúl (Israel) and the charioteers!' As they disappeared from sight he tore his robe. Then he picked up Uli-YÁOHU's cloak and returned to the bank of the Yardayán River, and hit the water with it. 'Where is YÁOHU UL of Uli-YÁOHU?' he cried out. And the water parted and Ulishua went through! When the young prophets of Yericho saw what had happened, they exclaimed, 'The spirit of Uli-YÁOHU rests upon Ulishua!' And they went to meet him and greeted him respectfully.' - 2 Kings 2:1-15 Holy Scriptures On the other hand, here's a fine scriptural example of how YÁOHU UL deals with the disobedient. 'One day Shamu-Ul said to Shaúl, 'I crowned you King of Yaoshorúl because YÁOHU UL told me to. Now be sure that you obey Him. Here is His command to you: 'I have determined to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for refusing to allow My people to go through their territory when Yaoshorúl came from Egypt. Now go and completely annihilate the entire Amalek nation - men, women, babies, little children, oxen, sheep, camels and donkeys.' Therefore Shaúl mobilized his army at Telaim. There were two hundred thousand troops in addition to ten thousand men from YAOHÚ-dah. The Amalekites were camped in the valley below them. Shaúl sent a message to the Kenites, telling them to get out from among the Amalekites of else die with them. 'For you were kind to the people of Yaoshorúl when they came out of the land of Egypt,' he explained. So the Kenites packed up and left. Then Shaúl butchered the Amalekites from Havilah all the way to Shur, east of Egypt. He captured Agag, the king of the Amalekites, but killed everyone else. However, Shaúl and his men kept the best of the sheep and oxen and the fattest of the lambs - everything, in fact, that appealed to them. They ruined only what was worthless or of poor quality. Then YÁOHU UL said to Shamu-Ul, 'I am sorry that I ever made Shaúl king, for he has again refused to obey Me.' Shamu-Ul was so deeply moved when he heard what YÁOHU UL was saying, that he cried to YÁOHU UL all night. Early the next morning he went out to find Shaúl. Someone said that he had gone to Mount Carmel to erect a monument to himself, and had then gone on to Gilgal. When Shamu-Ul finally found him, Shaúl greeted him cheerfully. 'Hello there,' he said. 'Well, I have carried out YÁOHU UL's command!' 'Then what was all the bleating of sheep and lowing of oxen I heard?' Shamu-Ul demanded. 'It's really true that the army spared the best of the sheep and oxen,' Shaúl admitted,' but they are going to sacrifice them to YÁOHU your UL; and we have ruined everything else.' Then Shamu-Ul said to Shaúl, 'Stop! Hearken to what YÁOHU UL told me last night!' 'What was it?' Shaúl asked. And Shamu-Ul told him, 'When you didn't think much of yourself, YÁOHU UL made you the king of Yaoshorúl. And He sent you on an errand and told you, 'Go and completely slay the sinners, the Amalekites, until they are all dead.'' Then why didn't you obey YÁOHU UL? Why did you rush for the loot and do exactly what YÁOHU UL said not to?' 'But I have obeyed YÁOHU UL,' Shaúl adamantly exclaimed. 'I did what He told me to; and I brought king Agag but killed everyone else. And it was only when my troops demanded it that I let them keep the best of the sheep and oxen and loot to sacrifice to YÁOHU UL.' Shamu-Ul replied, 'Has YÁOHU UL as much pleasure in your burnt offerings and sacrifices as in your obedience? Obedience is far better than sacrifice. He is much more eager in your hearkening to Him than in you offering the fat of ram to Him. For rebellion is as bad as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as bad as worshiping idols. And now because you have rejected the word of YÁOHU UL, He has rejected you from being king.' 'I have sinned,' Shaúl finally admitted. 'Yes, I have disobeyed your directives and the command of YÁOHU UL, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded. Oh, please pardon my sin now and go with me to worship YÁOHU UL.' But Shamu-Ul replied, 'It's no use! Since you have rejected the command of YÁOHU UL, He has rejected you from being the king of Yaoshorúl.' As Shamu-Ul turned to go, Shaúl grabbed at him to try to hold him back, and tore his robe. And Shamu-Ul said to him, 'See? YÁOHU UL has similarly torn the kingdom of Yaoshorúl from you today and has given it to a countryman of yours who is better than you are. And He Who is the Glory of Yaoshorúl is not lying, nor will He change His mind, for He is not an ordinary man!' Then Shaúl pleaded again, 'I have sinned; but oh, at least honor me before the leaders and before my people by going with me to worship YÁOHU your UL.' Shamu-Ul finally agreed and went with him. Then Shamu-Ul said, 'Bring king Agag to me.' Agag arrived all full of smiles, for he thought, 'Surely the worst is over and I have been spared!' But Shamu-Ul said, 'As your sword has killed the sons of many mothers, now your mother shall be childless.' And Shamu-Ul chopped him in pieces before YÁOHU UL at Gilgal. Then Shamu-Ul went home to Ramah, and Shaúl returned to Gibe-ah. Shamu-Ul never saw Shaúl again, but he mourned continually for him; and YÁOHU UL was sorry that he had ever made Shaúl king of Yaoshorúl.' - 1 Shamu-Ul 15:1-35, Holy Scriptures. In serving one's lawful authorities, YÁOHU UL expects that each one must use to the fullest whatever talents and abilities he has in rendering excellent services towards those YÁOHU UL gave for his protection. To the one who serves diligently and faithfully, promotions, bonuses, higher incomes and other privileges are given as rewards. But to those who do not use their abilities to the fullest, or for those who serve slothfully and with murmurings, to them are allotted demotions, inflations, expulsions, layoffs or suspensions as penalties. No one can outwit or cheat the unseen Supreme Authority of All - YÁOHU UL. YÁOHU UL also expects that subordinates not merely do their duties but to exceed and excel in whatever capacity they are in serving Him. Going the second mile is the best, if one wants to be praised and highly-rewarded by YÁOHU UL, through human authorities. 'To whom much is given much is required,' as it is inscribed. 'When a servant comes in from plowing or taking care of the sheep, he doesn't just sit by the table and eat, but first prepares his ruler's meal and serves him his meal before he eats his own. And he is not even thanked, for he is merely doing what he is supposed to do. Just so, if you merely obey Me, you should not reckon yourselves worthy of praise. For you have simply done your duty!' - Luke 17:7-9, Holy Scriptures. 'If the military demand that you carry their gear for a mile, carry it two.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 5:41, Holy Scriptures. ======================== Q. 'What if the authority maltreats the subordinate or accuses him of something which he is innocent? A. 'If your boss is angry or accuses you of, don't quit. Your quiet and gentle spirit will put a stop to his bad temper and convince him of your innocence.' - Ecclesiastes 10:4 'For YÁOHU UL's sake, obey every law of your government; those of the President as Head of State, and those of his officials, for He has sent them to punish all who do wrong, and to honor those who do right.' It is YÁOHU UL's will that your pure lives should silence those who foolishly condemn the Glorious Message without knowing what it can do for them, having never experienced its power. You are free from the law, but that doesn't mean you are free to do wrong. Live as those who are free to do only YÁOHU UL's will at all times. Show respect for everyone. Love your fellow-believers in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA everywhere. Reverentially fear YÁOHU UL and honor the government. Subordinates, you must respect your authorities and do whatever they tell you - not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are harsh and cruel. Praise our Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA if you are punished for doing right! Of course you get no credit for being patient if you are penalized for doing wrong; but if you do right and suffer for it, and are patient beneath the blows, YÁOHU UL is well pleased. This suffering is all part of the work YÁOHU UL has given you. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA, Who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in His steps. He never sinned, never told a lie, never answered back when insulted; when He suffered He did not threaten to get even; He left His case in the hands of YÁOHU UL Who is always just.' - 1 Káfos (Peter) 2:13-23, Holy Scriptures ======================== Q. How to deal with your subordinates? A. By giving them the Word became flesh: YAOHÚSHUA, together with the habitual showing of the right examples for living His life in whatever level of authority you are in. Servant-leadership by word and example is the model way of leading your subordinates - like what hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA exemplified while He was serving YÁOHU UL, the Father, here on earth. 'Then the mother of YÁOHU-caf and YÁOHU-khánam, the sons of Zebedee, brought them to YAOHÚSHUA and respectfully asked a favor. 'What is your request?' He asked. She replied, 'In Your Kingdom, will You let my two sons sit upon two thrones next to Yours?' But YAOHÚSHUA told her, 'You don't know what you are asking!' Then He turned to YÁOHU-caf and YÁOHU-khánam and asked them, 'Are you able to drink from the terrible cup I am about to drink from?' 'Yes,' they replied, 'we are able!'' 'You shall indeed drink from it,' he told them. 'But I have no right to say who will sit upon the thrones next to Mine. Those places are reserved for the persons My YÁOHU ABí (Father) selects.' The other ten disciples were indignant when they heard what YÁOHU-caf and YÁOHU-khánam had asked for. But Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA called them together and said, 'Among the pagans, kings are tyrants and each minor official rules it over those beneath him.' 'But among you it is quite different. Anyone wanting to be a leader among you must be your servant.' 'And if you want to be right at the top, you must serve like a slave.' 'Your attitude must be like My own, for I, hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give My life as a ransom for many.' - Man-YÁOHU 20:20-28, Holy Scriptures Children, employees and the citizenry for that matter usually develop into the kind of subordinates in the pattern of the words and actual examples they daily receive from their authorities. If the government authorities, parents, teachers, employers, managers, lessors or religious leaders are upright, honest, diligent and servile in their attitudes, then most of the subordinates likewise will develop into such responsible individuals. If however the authorities are corrupt, immoral, idolaters, dishonest, drunkards, addicts or gamblers, then most of the subordinates will likewise become such. The actions of the authorities will be too loud that the subordinates could not hear what they are advocating or teaching. If the parents are alcoholics, it is not remote for their children to become alcoholics, too, when they grow up. 'Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led away by them is not wise.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:1 'Hearken, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path. Do not team up with those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:19-21 'Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it pours very smoothly! In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper. You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging. 'They hit me,' you will say, 'but I'm not hurt! They beat me, but I don't feel it! When will I wake up so I can get another drink?' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:29-35 'If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:21 Authorities were put in place by YÁOHU UL to protect their subordinates from the wiles and attacks of ha-satán, and also to set noble examples of correct conduct and right character. The more submissive an authority is to YÁOHU UL, the more his subordinates are submissive likewise unto him. Likewise, the more rebellious a person in authority is against YÁOHU UL, the more rebellious, too, are his subordinates against him. What he sows to YÁOHU UL, he will surely reap from his subordinates. An employee or a child who has been rebellious against his authorities will never be an authority himself because he will surely always reap rebellion from whoever would be under his jurisdiction or dominion - rebellion of the kind which is pressed tight, shaken together and running over will the subordinates give unto him. Why? Because he must harvest what he had sown in the past. 'Because YÁOHU UL does not punish sinners immediately, people feel it is safe to do wrong. But though a man sins a hundred times and still lives, I know very well that those who reverentially fear YÁOHU UL will be better off; unlike the wicked, who will not live long, wealthy lives - their days shall pass away as quickly as shadows because they don't reverentially fear YÁOHU UL.' - Ecclesiastes 8:11-13 Another fine example is this: a son grew up to be a rebellious, hardheaded youth and he only brought miseries and heartaches to his parents. This son, after he gets married and has set up a family of his own, his children too will do likewise unto him what he did to his parents when he was younger. He must reap what he had sown in the past, and now from his own children, and he will surely taste the bitter pills of miseries and heartaches which he dealt to his parents before. On the other hand, a positive example would be this: an employee who is loyal, diligent, honest and servile will someday hold a highly-responsible seat of authority in the future (it does not matter when or where - the fact of the matter is it will happen in YÁOHU UL's time and way!). He will be an effective servant-leader because he will reap from his subordinates what he had sown in the past. Because he/she planted seeds of uprightness in the past, surely he/she will begin to harvest a lifetime of benefits and peace! If majority of the populace of a specific country steals from YÁOHU UL His tithes and offerings, likewise, YÁOHU UL will permissively allow corrupt and decrepit officials to rule over them to also steal from them to the utmost degree. As the people measure out to YÁOHU UL, likewise, YÁOHU UL, the Wise UL, will measure out to the people, whether they know the Scriptures or not, still and all the Words of YÁOHU UL will take effect. If again, majority of the populace don't pay their taxes due the government, or if they cheat in their filing of their tax returns, surely what they sow they will reap. They will be subjected under a government which likewise cheats on them and cannot provide basic services because the people don't pay their taxes, and likewise, the government officials do not hand out to the tax evaders the foreign aid the country receives. Why? Because as the people do unto YÁOHU UL, similarly, YÁOHU UL will do unto them, fine measure, pressed tight, shaken together and running over. However, if the majority of the populace reverentially fear YÁOHU UL and His words, they don't steal from Him nor cheat in regard to their taxes, but, on the contrary, are liberal and generous in their support of YÁOHU UL's causes and the government's programs, then YÁOHU UL will see to it that they get wise, prudent and responsible government leaders who will truly provide the basic services to the populace when needed. This country will prosper. If the parents neglect to properly and dutifully rear their children up in the Words of YÁOHU UL, these parents will also be neglected by their children when they grow older. What they planted they will reap. But for those parents who diligently cared for and lovingly disciplined their children according to the admonitions of YÁOHU UL in His Word, YÁOHU UL will see to it that their children will be a benefit and not a disgrace to them as parents in the future, and they will be cared for by their children and grandchildren even during their golden ages. 'To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no gladness for the father of a fool.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:21 'A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:25 'A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a continual dripping.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:13 'Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from YÁOHU UL.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:14 'Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:9 'Better to live in a desert compared to living with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:19 'Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.' - Maush'léi 22:15 'Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:13-14 'Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be relied upon, but an enemy multiplies kisses.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 27:5-6 'The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:15 'Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:17 If the parents are adulterous and do condone sexual immoralities, drugs and violence in their household, they must not be surprised if their daughter comes home one day anonymously impregnated and the son deliriously dissolved on crack cocaine, being hunted down by the police authorities for involvement in some violent crime. What the parents condone minimally, the children will surely do excessively! If an employee cheats on his/her time record, steals office or business property (such as paper clips, bond papers, envelopes and other minor supplies), does not give his honest work for an honest pay everyday, he must not be surprised if, after his long service in that organization or government, there is not enough money or funds to give what is due him/her, for whatever reason. Why? One must always reap what he/she had planted in the past. He stole therefore something must be stolen from him in return. It is not a question of when, it is sure, because YÁOHU UL's words are always effectual. No one can separate the fruit from the seed, however angry or threatening one may be. Never. 'My people are ruined for lack of knowledge.' - Hosea 4:6, Tanakh or Hebrew Holy Scriptures Whatever attitudes, servitude, behavior or treatment you render to your authorities, likewise you will harvest from your subordinates, now or later. Again, one can never separate the fruit its seed. A noteworthy scriptural example of how YÁOHU UL dealt with an authority who tolerated abuses and wickedness among his favorites is what transpired in the lives of Uli (whose corrupted translation is 'Eli') and his children. 'Now the sons of Eli were evil men who didn't love YÁOHU UL. It was their regular practice to send out a servant whenever anyone was offering a sacrifice, and while the flesh of the sacrificed animal was boiling, the servant would put a three-pronged flesh hook into the pot and demand that whatever it brought up be given to Uli's sons. They treated all of the Yaoshorulítes in this way when they came to Shiloh to worship.' Sometimes the servant would come even before the rite of burning the fat on the altar had been performed, and he would demand raw meat before it was boiled, so that it could be used for roasting. If the man offering the sacrifice replied, 'Take as much as you want, but the fat must first be burned as the law requires,' then the servant would say, 'No, give it to me now or I'll take it by force.' So the sin of these young men was very great in the eyes of YÁOHU UL; for they treated the people's offerings to YÁOHU UL with contempt. Uli was now very old, but he was aware of what was going on around him. He knew, for example, that his sons were seducing the young women who helped at the entrance of the Tabernacle. 'I have been hearing terrible reports from YÁOHU UL's people about what you are doing,' Uli told his sons. 'It is an awful thing to make YÁOHU UL's people sin. Ordinary sin receives heavy punishment, but how much more this sin of yours which has been committed against YÁOHU UL.' But they wouldn't hearken to their father, for YÁOHU UL was already planning their deaths. One day a prophet came to Uli and gave him this message from YÁOHU UL: 'Didn't I reveal My power when the people of Yaoshorúl were slaves in Egypt? Didn't I select your forefather Leví from among all his brothers be My priest, and to sacrifice upon My altar, and to burn incense, and to wear a priestly robe as he served Me? And didn't I assign the sacrificial offerings to you priests? Then why are you so greedy for all the other offerings which are brought to Me? Why have you honored your sons more than Me - for you and they have become fat from the best of the offerings of My people! Therefore, I, YÁOHU UL of Yaoshorúl, declare that although I promised that your branch of the tribe of Levi would always be My priests, it is ridiculous to think that what you are doing can continue. I will honor only those who honor Me, and I will despise those who despise Me. I will put an end to your family, in order that it will no longer serve as priests. Every member will die before his time. None shall live to be old. You will envy the prosperity I will give My people, but you and your family will be in crisis and need. Not one of them will live out his days. Those who are left alive will live in sorrow and grief; and their children shall die by the sword. And to prove that what I have said will come true, I will cause your two sons, Hophni and Phinchas, to die on the same day! Then I will raise up a faithful priest who will serve Me and do whatever I tell him to do. I will prosper his offsprings, and his family shall be priests to My kings forever. Then all of your offsprings shall bow before him, begging for money and food. 'Please,' they will say, 'give me a job among the priests that I will have enough to eat.'' Then YÁOHU UL said to Shamu-Ul, 'I am going to do a shocking thing in Yaoshorúl. I am going to do all of the dreadful things I warned Uli about. I have continually threatened him and his whole family with punishment because his sons are blaspheming YÁOHU UL, and HE DOESN'T STOP THEM. So I have vowed that the sins of Uli and of his sons shall never be forgiven by sacrifices and offerings.' - 1 Shamu-Ul (Samuel) 2:12-17;22-25;27-36;3:11-14, Holy Scriptures ======================== Q. What's the difference between one's 'chain-of-command' and 'chain-of-advice' in the hierarchical setup of authorities and subordinates? A. The phrase 'chain-of-command' refers to that invisible hierarchical lineal arrangement from which orders and commands to the subordinate flow, from the highest function of authority transmitted down to the lowest level in the hierarchy. Power and dominion, control and protection all belong to the Supreme Authority, YÁOHU UL, and He delegates these to those holding seats of authority as He pleases, whatever He deems right and proper. The phrase 'chain-of-advice' or 'chain-of-counsel' refers to that invisible hierarchical surrounding arrangement composed of those who have the rights and responsibilities to give the subordinate pieces of advice for guidance, counsel, admonition and points of correction. Examples are one's grandparents, uncles, aunts, elder married siblings, school educators, spiritual counselors and so on. The wife is part of the husband's chain-of-advisers. The subordinate is under obligation to obey commands and orders which emanate from the Supreme Authority then flows from up down to him through the chain-of-command, or suffer penalties for disobedience thereof. On the other hand, the subordinate is also encouraged to hearken to and take into careful thought the pieces of advice given to him by those in his chain-of-advisers, though he is not obliged nor required to obey or follow them. Their pieces of advice are only for guidance and evaluation in the subordinate's decision-making processes. The wise subordinate will only hearken to advice which are in harmony with the perfect will of YÁOHU UL and in accordance with His inscribed Word, as confirmed also in his spirit by the indwelling 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' - Who leads every believer into all truth. 'In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in Me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones, because I am going to be with YÁOHU ABí (the Father).' 'You can ask Him for anything, using My Shúam (Name), and I will do it, for this will bring praise to ha-ABí (the Father) because of what I, the Son, will do for you. Yes, ask anything using My Shúam (Name), and I will do it! 'If you love Me, obey Me; and I will ask YÁOHU ABí (the Father) and He will give you another Menáchem (Comforter), and He will never leave you. He is the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' - the Spirit Who leads into all truth. The world at large cannot receive Him, for it isn't looking for Him and doesn't recognize Him. But you do, for He LIVES with you now and some day shall be within you also. No, I will not abandon you or leave you as orphans in the tempest - I will come to you. In just a little while I will be gone from the world, but I will still be present with you. For I will live again - and you will, too. When I come back to life again, you will know that I am in My YÁOHU ABí (Father), and you in Me, and I in you. The one who obeys Me is the one who loves Me; and because he loves Me, My YÁOHU ABí (Father) will love him; and I will too, and I will reveal Myself to him. Because I will only reveal Myself to those who love Me and obey Me. YÁOHU ABí (the Father) will love them too, and We will come to them and live with them. Anyone who doesn't obey Me doesn't really love Me.' - YÁOHU-khánam (John) 14:12-24, Holy Scriptures 'The plans of the upright are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:5 'The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise person hearkens to advice.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:15 'Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:10 'Hearken to advice and accept teaching, and in the end you will be wise.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:20 'A wise person has great power, and a person of knowledge increases power; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:5-6 ======================== Q. What other important scriptural truths does one need to know regarding his authorities and subordinates? Replies: 1. An authority, as a general rule, must not always be fair to his/her subordinates. Yes, that's correct, there are cases when fairness in dealing with your subordinates will surely ruin your right to rule over them sooner or later. The scriptural way of dealing with your subordinates is by adhering to the basic principles of justice, fairness and mercy - all three wisely applied accordingly. 'Justice' means that the person in authority must give support, services, rewards, benefits and help to those who are obedient, and also penalties, sanctions, punishments and denials to those who are rebellious to his policies, rules or regulations. Another aspect of governing with justice is the cognizance of matters relating to seniority and rankings, overall attitudes, behavior and performances, rather than on personal likes and dislikes. Authorities must also be fair in dealing their subordinates as far as common benefits or favors and provisions are concerned. For example, all employees benefit equally from the comfortable working environment, adequate lighting in the workplace, equal opportunities for advancements, promotions, merits and the like. A clear example of the difference between fairness and justice is to take the case of an office manager. If he is to be fair in dealing with his employees, he will give raises, promotions and bonuses to everyone under his employ regardless of ranks, performances, seniority and other performance criteria. He will give equally to all. Then he is fair to all. What will be the ill effects of this fair way in the long run? There will be discontent among the employees, especially among those who excel in their job, among those who hold higher ranks of responsibility, among those who have worked longer in that company. This way of handling subordinates demoralizes the work force, encourages laziness and eliminates motivations to succeed, excel and to endeavor for more. Why? Because everyone receives the same anyway, so why try harder? If the supervisor receives an added raise of $100 monthly, the same amount as the raise given to the janitor, the manager would be fair but utterly unjust to his subordinates. There is no incentive to excel and improve one's on-the-job performance. The way of justice is to give each one his pay which is commensurate to the degree of his positive contribution in achieving the common goals of the entire work force. The way of fairness is to give to everyone equally without regard to performance or efforts expended in achieving the goal. The correct and narrow way is for the authority to be fair as far as common benefits are concerned, but he must also be just in dispensing benefits which are beyond the basic and ordinary. A company manager is fair because each employee receives the minimum wage set by the labor laws, but he is also just regarding the way he gives wages above the minimum wage limits. The authority is fair when his policy is to penalize all violations and he is also just regarding the degrees of penalties imposed that are commensurate to the seriousness of each violation. The just, equitable and proper way of giving benefits, raises or bonuses would be to base them on every employee's seniority, ranks of responsibility, on-the-job performance, loyalty, work attitudes and other merits. To govern with both justice and fairness is the correct way of dealing with subordinates. A just governance will encourage diligence, loyalty, sacrifice, excellence and progress by inculcating the proper motivations for success in the hearts and minds of the subordinates. Fairness on the other hand will eliminate all kinds of discrimination, prejudice and favoritism. In the family, the parents must deal with the children and other members of the household with justice and with fairness as well. Even YÁOHU UL allots for the firstborn male in every family the double-portion for he will bear most of the responsibilities in life for his brethren. YÁOHU UL is just in dealing with His children, and He is also fair as far as common graces are concerned. Parents must give the same love and care to all, that's correct, but priorities must also be given to the elder brother or female sibling over the younger ones, in cases of conflicts of interests. This way will train the children to respect their older brothers or siblings, to give way to them and treat them with respect and deference. Rewards and benefits must also be given to each child based upon their attitudes and behavior toward their parents and toward their elder siblings, too. The unruly and the rebellious must be reasonably punished with penalties based upon the degree or seriousness of their offenses. If the parents are fair to one and all, and give the same benefits to the obedient and to the unruly, and if the parents favor all no matter what the children's attitudes and behavior are, this will surely lead to moral decay and depravity in each child raised in such home environment. Why? Because offenses, irresponsibilities, laziness, rebellions and hardheadedness are equally treated and dealt with as obedience, diligence and proper behavior. That's over-applied fairness. Truth over-applied becomes heresy. If rankings in seniority among the siblings are disregarded, the difference in sexes are ignored, and the abilities or handicaps of each one are totally not taken into account at all by the parents in the guise of being fair to one and all, then confusion will ensue. And everyone knows that ha-satán is the author of confusion. Misapplied fairness surely leads to discouragement and demoralization among subordinates. Where there is no justice, there is no peace. Rebellions will surely arise among the children against their parents who have raised them up over fairly, but unjustly. The parents were sincerely wrong. 'An upright person loves justice, but it is a calamity to evildoers.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:15 YÁOHU UL metes out to each one according to what his deeds deserve, as far as his rewards, benefits and graces are concerned. But He also has some common graces from which everyone benefits, regardless, like the sunshine, rain and so on. 'For YÁOHU UL is kind both to the unthankful and the very wicked. Try to show as much compassion as your Father does,' as it is inscribed in Luke 6:35-36. Fairness is a requisite when providing for common graces and provisions among the subordinates, but justice is also required in giving out additional benefits and rewards. 'Here is another exemplification of the Kingdom of Heaven: The owner of an estate went out early one morning to hire workers for his harvest field. He agreed to pay them $20 a day and sent them out to work.' A couple of hours later he was passing a hiring hall and saw some men waiting for jobs, so he sent them also into his fields, telling them he would pay them whatever was right at the end of the day. At noon and again around three o'clock in the afternoon he did the same thing. At five o'clock that evening he was in town again and saw some more men walking around and asked them, 'Why haven't you been working today?' 'Because no one hired us,' they replied. 'Then go on out and work with the others in my fields,' he told them. That evening he told the payroll clerk to call the men in and pay them, beginning with the last men first. When the men hired at five o'clock were paid, each received $20. So when the men hired earlier came to get theirs, they assumed they would receive much more. But they, too, were paid $20. They objected, 'Those fellows worked only one hour, and yet you've paid them just as much as those of us who worked all day in the scorching heat. 'Friend,' he answered one of them, 'I did you no wrong! Didn't you agree to work a day for $20. Take it and go. It is my desire to pay all the same; is it against the law to give away my money if I want to? Should you be angry because I am generous?' 'And so it is that the last shall be first, and the first, last.'' - Matthew 20:1-16, Holy Scriptures In the way national governments are run, the officials holding ranks of authority must be just as well as fair in dealing with the citizenry. Injustice will consequently lead to discontent, clamor and rebellion. If those who violate the law are not punished, and those who pay their taxes dutifully are the ones penalized by thorough monitoring of their finances, while the tax evaders and those who don't file any tax returns at all (but have much hidden taxable income) are untouched and ignored, and all receive the same social services and benefits from such government, time will come when nobody else would be willing to abide by its laws and regulations. Why? Because the government is fair to everyone, yet utterly unjust. Crime will increase thus eliminating peace, order and security among the populace. Where there is injustice, there will be no peace. The right way is to punish those who violate the law, and no one should be above the law; also to encourage the upright and the law-abiding citizens by protecting them from abuses and harm, and by giving them additional incentives and social services. Governments which are just as well as fair will survive for long and the whole nation will progress. Mercy, exemplified by pardons, is available to those who are truly repentant of their errors and wrongdoings, as long as they truly have changed, repented and rectified their mistakes. Mercy should never be granted to those who are unrepentant of their mistakes and sins. 'When there is moral decay within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:2 'When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of comprehension and knowledge maintains order.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:2 'When the upright triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:12 'A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will have a long life.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:16 'When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the upright thrive.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:28 'When the upright thrive, the people exult; when the wicked rule, the people groan.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:2 'By justice an authority gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:4 'The upright care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:7 'A mocker agitates a city, but wise men turn away anger.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:8 'Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:10 'If a ruler hearkens to lies, all his officials become wicked.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:12 'If a leader judges the poor with fairness, his official throne will always be secure.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:14 'When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the upright will see their downfall.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:16 'Where there is no revelation, the people cast off control; but favored is he who keeps the law.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:18 'The sayings of King Lemu-Ul - an oracle his mother taught him: 'O my son, O son of my womb, O son of my vows, do not spend your vigor on women, your virility on those who ruin leaders. It is not for leaders to drink wine, nor for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what the law decrees, and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more. 'Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.'' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 31:1-9 In vain pride, one must never attempt to be more upright than YÁOHU UL Himself. Yes, YÁOHU UL is merciful but He also has His quality of being just that He should maintain and protect. If He turns out to be the UL of all mercies, but yet unjust, He can never be the Pure and Holy One because He would be unjust; He would be imperfect. 'So never be too upright or too wise! Why ruin yourself! On the other hand, don't be too wicked either - don't be stupid!' - Ecclesiastes 7:16 Someone said that he cannot serve a Creator Who is less merciful than he, an ordinary mortal, could be, especially toward those sentenced to be executed for having committed heinous crimes. This person has not yet realized that aside from being merciful, the Creator, YÁOHU UL, in His perfections, has also other qualities to protect and maintain, and one of this is His being JUST. YÁOHU UL could never be all mercies and yet unjust, thus unholy or imperfect. He will forfeit His right to rule as the Holy One if He were unjust. Surely He is not unjust. So justice must always be tempered with mercy, correct, but an authority, in imitation of YÁOHU UL, must never be all mercies without justice. To be just as well as fair is best; to be merciful also to the repentant is proper. If someone attempts to outdo YÁOHU UL in being merciful, he will be unjust to the upright and biased towards the wicked. A common example of this are parents who love their adopted and illegitimate children more than their true biological children, in their vain attempts to be holier than the Creator Himself. Pride goes before ruin - of this exemplified family. There are also those who pity the criminals more than the honest and law-abiding poor. There are also those who help the convicted murderers more than the handicapped orphans needing care and provisions. These are called misplaced mercies. There are those who send foreign aid to groups of people abroad who are rebelling against their duly-constituted governments. What they sow, they will surely harvest. These governments will also reap rebellions from its own populace. Now you know why events are turning such as they are in some nations of this world, especially those which have records of helping and supporting rebels and terrorists in the past. What they have planted in many parts of the world in the past, they surely are reaping now right in their own backyard. Even nations and governments cannot separate the fruit from the seed. The eternal Words of YÁOHU UL will always prove true and correct no matter who objects to, disbelieves or challenges them. 'Heaven and earth shall pass away but My Words will remain forever true,' said Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. Q. What if one is experiencing something unpleasant but, to the best of his knowledge, he has never done nor sown this kind of seed during the past? For example, someone is being charged with a crime he did not commit and he has to suffer the humiliation, ordeal and public disgrace of being a suspect in the litigation involving a heinous crime. As best as he can remember, he hasn't planted any seed of this kind in the past, but why the bitter harvest? Or if one is being suspected of being or having committed something by his own authorities of which he is really innocent? A. The following are the possibilities which are to be examined and fully repented of, if any: 1. He might have intended to commit such crimes in the past but did not succeed in accomplishing it - (as it is written: To plan evil is the same as having committed it); 2. He might have approved of such heinous acts when they happened to others, whether through reading books and newspapers, hearkening to the radio, or watching television and the movies. 3. He might have had a hidden, unconscious desire or secret wish within him or in his flesh to commit such a crime; 4. His forefathers might have committed such a crime and they went unpunished; (Yes, you must confess and renounce the sins of your forefathers to cut off their ill-effects on you, in the Name of YAOHÚSHUA the Messiah! Remember, YÁOHU UL punishes the children up to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Him. Please see Deuteronomy 5:9-10.) 5. He might have been thrilled by and took pleasure in the same thing happening to others, whether live, in dreams or imagination, in the news, on TV or in the movies. So always guard your sights, approvals, affections and desires because to approve of something is reckoned as participating in the accomplishment of such acts. You must never approve nor take pleasure in any kind of evil! Keep yourself from every kind of evil and your future will be pleasant, quiet, trouble-free and wealthy! Always remember, too, that the judge's or the jury's verdicts are guided by the hands of YÁOHU UL. So whoever resists or disapproves of their verdicts (assuming that the case can no longer be appealed in higher courts) will likewise reap unpleasant harvests in the future. In what way? The person who disapproves and resists the verdicts of duly-appointed authorities now will also render unpopular (but correct) verdicts, or rules or regulations and his subordinates or even the people unaffected by them will resist the orders, policies and express their blatant disapproval against such. Why? One cannot separate the fruit from the seed. YÁOHU UL detests all kinds of rebellion against His duly-appointed authorities. If one takes pleasure in and heartily approves while another is UNJUSTLY condemned for a crime which he never committed, one bitter harvest from this bad seed is that he too would be condemned for a crime he would never have committed and would likewise undergo the same, if not worse, an ordeal in his life, unless this sin is confessed, repented of and be cleansed promptly by the 'DAM' (blood) of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. One must never condemn so he also will never be condemned, said hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. Let the law of the land or the words of YÁOHU UL condemn criminals and sinners, and not anyone because believers are forbidden to judge nor condemn others. 'Judge not and you shall not be judged,' hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA said. Again, YÁOHU UL's Words will prove true and effectual, no matter who challenges them. Heaven and earth will pass away but YÁOHU UL's words will always prove true and catch up with everyone, favorably or unfavorably. 2. Never mix nor confuse the person with the seat of authority which he is occupying or functioning in. Don't confuse the person with the chair or office in which he is performing his duties as a person in authority at whatever level in the nation, family, community, religious organization, office or company. A common example would be in the hospital where patients hearken to and heed the advice of their doctors and follow their prescriptions, no matter what the personality of the doctor is. Whether the doctor has four wives, or at times grumpy and temperamental, or even if his looks are unattractive, these do not matter. Why? Because his being the doctor on duty, a rank of authority in the hospital, is completely separate and different from his person and his family backgrounds. His patients would be correct in dealing with him professionally as one of those holding ranks of authority in that medical facility, and not to mix nor confuse his personality with his seat of authority. Likewise, one is required to obey the law regardless of whether the police officer, the judge, the prosecutor or the member of the jury is his relative, neighbor or friend. The persons holding such offices must never be confused with the seats of authority in which they are serving or functioning in. Also, one must never let his own feelings, likes, dislikes, prejudices, individual biases, previous unpleasant experiences, favorites or dislikes conflict or interfere with the duties and functions which his rank of authority is required to render. 'It is wrong to condemn the poor, and let the rich go free. He who says to the wicked, 'You are innocent,' shall be cursed by many people of many nations; but favors shall be showered on those who rebuke sin fearlessly.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:21-25 A public official, endowed with the trust as well as confidence of the constituents is required to perform his duties without bias due merely to his own likes, dislikes and regardless whether those involved are his relatives, close friends or former classmates. 'It is a horrible thing for a leader to do evil. His right to rule depends upon his being just. The authority rejoices when his people are truthful and just. If the authority is kind, honest as well as just, his governance remains secure.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:28 'Just like water is diverted into irrigation ditches, so YÁOHU UL directs the authority's thoughts. He turns them wherever He wants to.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:1 'An upright man loves justice, but it is a calamity to evildoers.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:15 A just judge must render his verdicts based upon what the written law requires in every case, and his own tastes or preferences should be disregarded. If it so happens that the accused is one of the richest or the poorest constituents in the community, all these are to be disregarded if criminal offenses are the subject matter of litigation. The ethnic background of the accused is likewise also irrelevant in criminal cases. 'It is wrong for a judge to favor the wicked and condemn the innocent.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 18:5 'Do not favor the rich nor the poor, but render true and just verdicts. A just leader gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes ruins it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:4 'A wicked ruler will have wicked aides on his staff.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:12 'An authority who is just as well as kind to the poor shall have a long reign.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:13 Likewise in the family, the parents must never favor the fair looking but unruly one over the not-so-fine looking but dutiful child. Looks have nothing to do with rearing up children in the fear and Words of YÁOHU UL. What matters most to YÁOHU UL is the character formation process: the fruit, the values, the traits and the quality of the moral fiber that are formed in their lives. And the duty of parents is to raise their children in the reverential fear, words and honor of YÁOHU UL. Parents were not assigned to be their children's entertainers. The YÁOHU UL-given task of parents is to provide loving admonitions, discipline, rebukes, exhortations, support, protection and provisions (plus showing the right examples) to their children, so they will grow up to become exemplary servants and handmaidens of YÁOHU UL in His Kingdom. 'Discipline your son in his early years while there is hope. If you don't you will ruin his life.' - Maush'léi 19:18 'Let YÁOHU UL train you, for He is doing what any loving father does for his children. Whoever heard of a son who was never corrected? If YÁOHU UL doesn't punish you when you need it, same way other fathers punish their children, then it means that you aren't really YÁOHU UL's children at all - that you don't really belong to His family. Since we respect our fathers here on earth, though they punish us, should we not all the more cheerfully submit to YÁOHU UL's method of training so we can begin really to live? Our earthly fathers trained us for a few brief years, doing the best for us that they knew how, but YÁOHU UL's correction is always right and for our best benefit, that we may share His holiness. Being punished isn't enjoyable while it is happening - it hurts! But afterwards we can see the result, a quiet growth in grace and character!' - Hebrews 12:7-11, Holy Scriptures. 'Teach a child to select the right path, and when he is older he will remain upon it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:6 'A young lad's heart is filled with rebellion, but punishment will drive it out of him.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:15 'Don't fail to correct your children; discipline won't hurt them! They won't die if you use a stick on them! Punishments will keep them out of sheól (hell).' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:13-14 'O my child, be wise and stay in YÁOHU UL paths; don't carouse with drunkards and gluttons, for they are on their way to poverty. And remember that too much sleep clothes a person with rags.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:19-21 'My child, watch your steps before YÁOHU UL and your authorities, and don't associate with radicals. For you will go down with them to quick calamity, and who knows where it all will end? It is wrong to condemn the poor, and let the rich go free. He who says to the wicked, 'You are innocent,' shall be cursed by many people of many nations; but benefits shall be showered on those who rebuke sin fearlessly.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:21-25 3. It is the duty of the religious and charitable institutions in any society to take care of it's poor. It is also the duty of the family and extended family to take care of its poor. It is not one of the government's required duties to support the poor, no matter how best it tries to achieve this. The government's main duty is to maintain law and order, to render justice and provide security and protection for its governed. The matter of helping and aiding the poor is better relegated to the religious and charitable institutions, the orphanages and the immediate extended families of the underprivileged. 'But anyone who won't care for his own relatives when they need help, especially those living in his own family, has not right to say he is a believer in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. Such a person is worse, compared to pagans.' - 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 5:8 'Kindness should begin at home, supporting needy parents. This is something that pleases YÁOHU UL very much.' - 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 5:4b 'Little children don't pay for their parents' food, it's the other way around: parents supply food for their children.' - 2 Corinthians 12:14b One must never take the government for his own personal and family savior and redeemer, because there is only one real Savior and Redeemer of humanity - hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. If the government professes and attempts to act as the savior and redeemer of the people, then it is doomed to fail. Why? Because the government or the state is not the Savior; neither is it the healer of the land and its people. There is only one Savior and Healer of nations: YAOHÚSHUA is His one and only Name. Truth overapplied is heresy. Anyone who makes the government or the state as his personal and family savior, healer, redeemer and protector, will terribly be disappointed. Trust ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA to care for and protect you and your family because He is the true Savior. And He is able to move through your human authorities in showing forth His overall protection and care for you and your loved ones. Truly, YAOHÚSHUA is your only hope in this world! ======================== Q. Why do many subordinates rebel against their authorities? A. These are usually the grounds which the enemy, ha-satán, uses to instigate many to rebel against their YÁOHU UL-given authorities: 1. That one is being deprived of something which he presumes he rightfully deserves; This evil suspicion most often results from making stupid comparisons. YÁOHU UL warns against us making comparisons, because it is not wise, therefore it is a stupid activity to engage in. Each individual has his own talents, gifts and abilities from YÁOHU UL and shortcomings as well. Taken in totality, as a whole being, each individual is equal with everyone else, using a just balance. One may be fine looking yet not so wise. Another may look average physically but more in wisdom and intelligence. Another person may excel in this or in that, each one has different talents, gifts and special, unique abilities. There are many who rebel against duly-constituted authorities, especially against parents and governments, because the rebels mistakenly think that there are things which they deserve that are being withheld from them. In other words, in place of being grateful, they complain and gripe, murmur and scoff, out of dissatisfaction and discontentment. 'The serpent was the craftiest of all the creatures YÁOHU UL had made. So the serpent came to the woman. 'Really?' he asked. 'None of the fruit in the garden? YÁOHU UL says you must not eat any of it?' 'Of course we may eat it,' the woman told him. 'It's only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not to eat. YÁOHU UL says we must not eat it or even touch it, or we will die.' 'That's a lie!' the serpent hissed. 'You'll not die! YÁOHU UL knows very well that the moment you eat it, you will become like Him, for your eyes will be opened - you will be able to differentiate virtue from evil!' The woman was convinced. How lovely and fresh looking it was! And it would make her so wise! So she ate some of the fruit and gave some to her husband, and he ate it too. And as they ate it, immediately they became aware of their nakedness, and were embarrassed. So they tied fig leaves together to cover themselves around the hips.' - Genesis 3:1-7 Most of these people who rebel have proud hearts. The proud person always focuses on matters which others are not doing to him. Examples are that he is not being taken fine care of, that he is not being given what he deserves, that he is not being treated fairly, that he is not being given what he needs, and the list goes on and on. The list always containing his gripes, complaints, murmurings and discontentments. The proud has the wrong attitude that the whole world, specially his parents, family and the government owes him a living. That the world will stop rotating without him, that he is the main focus of the universe. This kind of heart must be changed into a humble heart - into a person with an attitude of self-denial and complete trust, dependence upon the Just Provider of All, YÁOHU UL Himself, Who uprightly gives to each one what his deeds rightfully deserves. 'YÁOHU UL resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.' - YÁOHU-caf (James) 4:6; 1 Káfos (Peter) 5:5 'There is no wisdom, no insight, neither a plan that can succeed against YÁOHU UL.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:30 Again, why does someone wrongfully presume that he is being deprived of something that rightfully belongs to him? It's the result of making stupid comparisons. To compare is to narrow down and single out a particular quality of another with yourself and if you find yourself better in that regard, then it leads to pride; if you find yourself worse in that regard, then it leads to bitterness and jealousy. Unfair comparisons on specifics usually ignore general, overall and equally admirable qualities in everyone. So it is really not wise to compare yourself with any other human being. You, as you are this moment, are a special, unique and deeply-loved creation of YÁOHU UL, and that He gave His one and only Son (YAOHÚSHUA) to save you, and that if you believe in Him, you shall not perish but have eternal life. YÁOHU UL's words always prove true, no matter who disbelieves or belittles them, it does not matter, because His Words always come out true and correct. So never compare. On the contrary, you must always be grateful to YÁOHU UL for the way you were created and are living in this life! Gladly and gratefully accept whatever YÁOHU UL has given you as His unique creation. 'Oh, don't worry, I wouldn't dare say that I am as admirable as those other men who tell you how fine they are! Their trouble is that they are only comparing themselves with each other, and measuring themselves against their own little ideas. What stupidity!' - 2 Corinthians 10:12, Holy Scriptures Whatever talents, gifts or special abilities YÁOHU UL has given you, use them to serve Him and to succeed and excel in His Kingdom Eternal! You are one His special creations. Nothing can satisfy someone who is discontented with anything and everything. 'Having food and clothing, let us therefore be content,' as it is written in 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 6:8. A million dollars cannot make a person delightful if he doesn't know the secret of how to be contented with little or with much. The secret of knowing how to be grateful, contented and satisfied with little or with much is the key to delight, health and wealth in YÁOHU UL's Kingdom to which you now belong! 'I am all that you need,' said YÁOHU UL. 2. Wounded feelings and emotions - 'He who gets easily offended is stupid,' as it is inscribed. Many do sin and rebel against YÁOHU UL and violate His Words and the laws of the land mainly because of human feelings and emotions. It may be out of envy, jealousy, hatred, anger, rage or lustful pleasures, many have succumbed to ha-satán's temptations to transgress against YÁOHU UL's laws. Many rebel against their parents out of jealousy and envy. Still others rebel against their government out of discontent and dire poverty. There are also those who rebel against their husbands due to uncontrolled sexual urges toward others. Congregants in some religious organizations sometimes do rebel against their spiritual leaders out of personal ambition and pride, or if they have been rebuked or forbidden from marrying someone who is unacceptable to their religious organization for some valid scriptural reason or another. 'Whoever marries a divorced woman is in adultery,' as it is inscribed. 'Obey your spiritual leaders and be willing to do what they say. For their work is to watch over your souls, and YÁOHU UL will judge them on how well they do this. Give them reason to report gladly about you to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA, and not with sorrow, for then you will suffer for it, too.' - Hebrews 13:17, Holy Scriptures 'Dear brethren, honor the officers of your Congregation who work hard among you and warn you against all that which is wrong. Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because they are laboring hard to help you. And remember, no quarreling among yourselves.' - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Holy Scriptures The fruit of the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' which is vital to show forth in the believer's life during cases such as these are self-control and faith. To control one's feelings and emotions and to have full reliance, faith and trust upon YÁOHU UL Who gives grace to the submissive, the humble but Who resists and punishes the proud, the rebellious and the stubborn. 'The person who lacks self-control is like a defenseless city with broken-down walls.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:28 'But when you follow your own wrong inclinations, your lives will yield these evil results: impure thoughts, eagerness for lustful pleasure, idolatry, spiritism (that is, encouraging the activity of evil spirits), hatred and fighting, jealousy and anger, continual effort to get the best for yourself, complaints and criticisms, factions with its wrong doctrines, envy, murder, drunkenness, wild parties, orgies and all that sort of thing. Let me tell you again as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of YÁOHU UL. But when the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' controls our lives He will bring forth this kind of fruit in us: love, gladness, peace, patience, kindness, virtue, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control; and here there is no conflict with Jewish laws.' - Galatians 5:19-23 3. Lusts of the eyes - 'Then YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY was led out into the wilderness by the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' to be tempted there by ha-satán. For forty days and forty nights He ate nothing and became very hungry. Then ha-satán tempted Him to get food by changing stones into loaves of bread. 'It will prove that You really are the Son of YÁOHU UL,' he said.' But YAOHÚSHUA told him, 'No! For the Scriptures tell us that man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes out of YÁOHU UL's mouth.' Then ha-satán took him to Jerusalem to the roof of the Temple. 'Jump off,' he said, 'and prove that you are the Son of YÁOHU UL; for the Scriptures declare, 'YÁOHU UL will send His angels to keep You from harm. They will prevent You from smashing on the rocks below.' YAOHÚSHUA retorted, 'It also says not to put YÁOHU your UL to a foolish test!'' 'Next ha-satán took Him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed Him the nations of the world and all their glory. 'I'll give it all to You,' he said, 'if You will only kneel and worship me.'' 'Get out of here, ha-satán,' YAOHÚSHUA told him. 'It is inscribed: Worship only YÁOHU UL. Obey only Him.' Then ha-satán went away, and angels came and cared for YAOHÚSHUA.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 4:1-11 The vain attractions and glitter of the cities, amusement and entertainment centers, shopping malls (temples of mammon, actually), pleasure spots and gambling casinos of this world, the luxurious limousines, the stately mansions, the private jets plus all the bevy of beauties and handsome guys galore, with much wine and fine cuisine to boot, the life of the rich and famous - all these glittering allures of this world are what the enemy uses to seduce many to rebel against their authorities. Selling company, trade or government secrets (treason, espionage), going against the express prohibitions of your parents, putting up a competing religious organization, or revealing the embarrassing qualities of your boss, these are common temptations in rebelling against lawful authorities. Presidents have fallen, kings have been beheaded, CEO's have been expelled, parents have been violated by their children mainly because of lust of the eyes, because the rebels wanted to experience life's pleasures and it's allures. Ignorantly the rebels commit such acts of treachery and treason against their authorities because they erroneously presume that the world and its glittering attractions with its material wealth and luxury can make them truly successful, satisfied and delightful. No, because only the truly upright do experience favored, peaceful and delightful lives here on earth. The end of rebels, like Abshalom, is severe punishment and penalties from YÁOHU UL. Yes, there is of course the passing pleasure of sin and rebellion, but they are just that: passing, temporary, fleeting but terribly bitter in the end. Always look at their end, especially those rock stars, how they die. Never crave for the passing pleasures and luxuries of sin and rebellion. Remember that it is appointed unto men to die once and after which, the judgment. 'This is my final conclusion: fear YÁOHU UL and obey His commands for this is the entire duty of each person. For YÁOHU UL will judge us for everything we do, and every hidden thing, upright or evil.' - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Tanakh or Hebrew Holy Scriptures 4. Pride of life - feeling of importance and love for praise, adoration and honor from worldly people. Why do many compete and fight for, and will do almost anything just to get into seats of power, influence and importance? Because of their pride of life, lust for power and control, plus of course the lust for public adoration, praise and honor. Where are those people now, I mean, those great men of importance of this world, though wicked, who were thought of as great and wise by the world's norms and were much praised by the crowds? Where are they now in the afterlife and what's happening to them or what are they doing now? The Holy Scriptures give the answer: 'In that glorious day when YÁOHU UL gives His people rest from sorrow and fear, from slavery and chains, you will jeer at the king of Babylon and say, 'You bully, you! At last you have what was coming to you! For YÁOHU UL has crushed your wicked power, and broken your evil rule. You persecuted My people with unceasing blows of rage and held the nations in your angry grip. You were uncontrollable in tyranny. But at last the whole earth is at rest, finally quiet! All the world begins to sing! Even the trees of the woods - the fir trees and cedars of Lebanon - sing out this glad song: 'Your power is broken; no one will bother us now; at last we have peace. The denizens of hell crowd to meet you as you enter their domain. World leaders and earth's mightiest kings, long dead, are there to see you. With one voice they all cry out, 'Now you are as weak as we are!' Your might and power are gone; they are buried with you. All the pleasant music in your palace has ceased; maggots are your sheet, worms your blanket now!' - Yaoshua-YÁOHU (Isaiah) 14:3-11 Many do commit fraud, thievery and still others steal and defraud their authorities because they believe that once they're rich, then they can command the praise, adoration, adulation and honor from the crowds. They don't realize the penalties and concomitant sufferings that come with guilt and evil conscience. 5. Worldly ambitions - personal gains, benefits, achievements and goals. Likewise, many in this world today will commit anything wicked against those who hold ranks of authority just so they can take advantage of and benefit from those around them: from the company where they are working, from their parents and from the government, usually by fraud and deception or betrayal. 'How you have fallen from heaven, O Hillel (Lucifer), son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground - mighty though you were against the nations of the world. For you said to yourself, 'I will ascend to heaven and rule the angels. I will take the highest throne. I will preside upon the Mount of Assembly far away in the north. I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High.' On the contrary, you will be brought down to the pit of hell, down to its lowest depths. Everyone there will glare at you and ask, 'Can this be the one who shook the earth and the kingdoms of the world?' - Yaoshua-YÁOHU (Isaiah) 14:12-16 6. Lusts of the flesh - hunger, thirst, lust, jealousy, envy, greed, covetousness, idolatry, orgies, sexual immoralities and also pain. These lusts of the flesh, inherent in the unregenerate human nature, are most often the breeding grounds for many kinds of sin and rebellion against those in authority. When hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA was being tempted by ha-satán, he used the feelings of hunger and thirst as reasons with which he enticed the Messiah YAOHÚSHUA to rebel against the Father, YÁOHU UL: 'Turn these 'ebaním' (s-ones) into bread.' Even in the garden of Eden, the same old tactic was used by the enemy to seduce Khavyáo (Eve) to rebel against YÁOHU UL. 'The forbidden fruit was delectable to the taste and attractive to look at.' Humankind was cursed from then on because of Adam and Khavyáo's rebellion against their authority, YÁOHU UL. Only in being regenerated in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA can anyone be redeemed from the curses of humanity. 'But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so ruins himself. Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 6:32-33 'The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is a subject of YÁOHU UL's wrath will fall into it.' - Maush'léi 22:14 'Moreover, I notice that throughout the earth, justice is giving way to crime and even the judicial courts are corrupt. I said to myself, 'In due time YÁOHU UL will judge everything a person does, both upright and bad.' And then I realized that YÁOHU UL is letting the world go on its sinful way in order that He can test mankind, and so people themselves will see that they are no better than beasts. For men and animals both breathe the same air, and both die. So mankind has no real advantage over the beasts; what an absurdity!' - Ecclesiastes 3:16-19, Holy Scriptures 'If you see some poor man being oppressed by the rich, with miscarriage of justice anywhere throughout the land, don't be surprised! For every official is under orders from higher ups, and the higher officials look up to their superiors. And so the matter becomes obscured in red tape and bureaucracy. And over them all is the head of state. Oh, for a national leader who is devoted to his country! Only he can bring order from this chaos.' - Ecclesiastes 5:8-9, Holy Scriptures 7. Unjust balances - multiplying one minor offense or defect and negating the positive and the major qualities of our duly-installed authorities. 'YÁOHU UL hates unjust weights and balances,' as it is inscribed. 'YÁOHU UL abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are His delight.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 11:1 'Differing weights and differing measures - YÁOHU UL detests them both.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:10 An object lesson on this is this example: The husband gives his name in marriage to his wife. Then he supports, cares for, nourishes, nurtures and protects his wife and children. He labors hard in order to provide for his wife and family. He is faithful to his wife and children, dutiful, responsible and he gives the kind of care expected from a fine husband in the family. However, he has these negative physical qualities of being short, fat and not being so presentable among friends for his sometimes coarse and rude social behaviors. One of ha-satán's tactics is to magnify in the wife and the children's minds the negative qualities of the husband, to the disregard of the other positive traits, so they would not respect, hearken to nor honor him. They would then fall for the unjust-balance gambit of the enemy. When viewed in the right perspective though, by using just balances and correct weights, the positive qualities of the male parent much more overweighs the negatives in his person as a whole. After all, no mere human is perfect. But if the wife and children succumb to the lies and deceptions of the enemy, they usually rebel against the husband because of unbalanced weights and unjust balances, in the way they evaluate the husband, comparing him to others only in narrowed-down points. 'And there is not a single person in all the earth who is always upright and never sins.' - Ecclesiastes 7:20 Subordinates must use just weights and balances in dealing with their authorities, be it in the company scene, government realm or at home and in religious organizations. 8. Bitterness - 'Bitterness' is that ill-feeling of deep hatred, condemnation and abhorrence which is the consequent result of blaming others when one is guilty. The word 'guilty' means deserving to be punished and penalized. Guilt in turn is the sure consequence of one violating the moral laws of YÁOHU UL and also those of His duly-constituted authorities. When one violates any of YÁOHU UL's moral laws or any law, rule or regulation of the authorities, he then becomes guilty (punishable). The most common recourse of someone guilty is to blame others under the false notion that his guilt would be erased once he could transfer the blame on someone. In the Scriptures, when Adam rebelled against YÁOHU UL, he tried to defend himself by blaming Khavyáo (Eve) and even blaming YÁOHU UL Himself: 'This woman You gave me, she gave it to me to eat.' When blame and hatred, condemnation and anger is focused upon someone else as a means of erasing one's guilt, then bitterness is its fruit. The one who harbors bitterness in his heart against someone then becomes much like the person whom he condemned and was bitter at, in the first place. Example: a rebellious son hated and condemned his parents because he was a victim of the enemy's 'unjust-balance gambit.' He condemned his male parent for being of low intelligence, and he also condemned his mother for the unpleasant tone of her loud, shrill voice. Minor defects really but magnified a million times in his MIND by the enemy, with the parents' positive qualities being completely ignored in the son's MIND - which then led to his falling victim to this old tactic and for which he rebelled and condemned his parents. As the son's punishment for his rebellion, the bitter fruit of this rebellion is that he himself will someday grow up to have the same negative traits of his parents which he condemned, and his future wife, too, will have the traits which he hated in his mother. That's his well-deserved punishment for using unjust weights and balances. The rebel ignored the fact that he himself is not perfect and that only YÁOHU Ulhím is perfect. If he himself were a perfect son, then perhaps he could claim that he deserves perfect parents. One will receive human authorities which he deserves, according to how he behaves in the sight of YÁOHU UL Who examines the hearts of everyone. What you judge and condemn in others will all bear fruit in your personal life, character and attitudes! And in your mate's or children's lives in the future. So never judge, criticize nor condemn others, neither is it wise to blame and become bitter against anyone for one's personal guilt. The only way for guilt to be erased, removed and deleted is for that violation, transgression or sin to be forgiven by YÁOHU UL, the Father, by confession and admission, and by having it cleansed with the 'DAM' (blood) of the Redeemer YAOHÚSHUA the Messiah, which is the only remedy provided for sinning against YÁOHU UL. The only true remedy. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA said: 'Do not condemn and you will not be condemned.' 'If we confess our sins, He is just, as well as faithful, to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all inrectitude.' - 1 YÁOHU-khánam (John) 1:9 9. Lust for money, lust for pride, lust for power and control and lust for sex. These lusts are often the triggering factors which lead many to commit rebellion, treachery, disloyalty and treason against their authorities. 'He who loves money shall never have enough. The foolishness of thinking that wealth brings delight! The more you have, the more you spend, right up to the limits of your income, so what is the advantage of wealth - except perhaps to watch it as it runs through your fingers!' - Ecclesiastes 5:10-11, Holy Scriptures 'These arguers - their minds warped by sin - don't know how to tell the truth; to them the Glorious Message is just a means of making money. Keep away from them! Do you want to be truly rich? You already are if you are delightful and upright! After all, we didn't bring any money with us when we came into the world, and we can't carry away a single penny when we die. So we should be well satisfied without money, if we have enough food and clothing. But people who long to be rich soon begin to do all kinds of wrong things to get money, things that hurt them and make them evil-minded and finally send them to hell itself. For the lust for money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people have even turned away from YÁOHU UL because of their lust for money, and as a result have pierced themselves with many sorrows.' - 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 6:5-10 Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA now told this parable to His disciples: 'A rich man hired a business manager to handle his affairs, but soon a rumor went around that the business manager was thoroughly dishonest. So his employer called him in and said, 'What's this I hear about your stealing from me? Get your report in order, for you are to be dismissed.' The business manager thought to himself, 'Now what? I'm through here, and I haven't the power to go out and dig ditches, and I'm too proud to beg. I know just the thing! And then I'll have plenty of friends to take care of me when I leave!' So he invited each one who owed money to his employer to come and discuss the predicament. He asked the first guy, 'How much do you owe him?' 'My debt is 850 gallons of olive oil,' the man replied. 'Yes, here is the contract you signed,' the business manager told him. 'Tear it up and write another one for half that much!' 'And how much do you owe him?' he asked the next man. 'A thousand bushels of wheat,' was the reply. 'Here,' the business manager said, 'take your note and replace it with one for only 800 bushels!'' The rich man had to admire the rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the people of this world are more clever in dishonesty compared to the upright ones. But shall I tell you to behave that way, to buy friendship through cheating? Will this ensure your entry into an eternal home in heaven? No! For unless you are honest regarding small matters, you won't be in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities.' And if you are unreliable with worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people's money, why should you be relied upon with money of your own? For neither you nor anyone else can serve two bosses. You will hate one and show loyalty to the other, or else the other way around - you will be very eager about one and hate the other. You cannot serve both YÁOHU UL and money. The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, naturally scoffed at all this. Then He said to them, 'You wear a noble, pious expression in public, but YÁOHU UL knows your evil hearts. Your pretense brings you honor from the people, but it is an abomination in the sight of YÁOHU UL. Until YÁOHU-khánam the Immerser began to preach, the laws of Mehushúa and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But YÁOHU-khánam proclaimed the Glorious Message that the Kingdom of YÁOHU UL would come soon. Now eager multitudes are pressing in. But that doesn't mean that the Law has lost its force in even the smallest point. It is as firm and unshakable as heaven and earth. So anyone who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.' - Luke 16:1-18, Holy Scriptures 'A tree from fine stock doesn't yield scrub fruit nor do trees from poor stock yield select fruit. A tree is identified by the kind of fruit it yields. Figs never grow on thorns, or grapes on bramble bushes. An upright person brings forth noble deeds from a pure heart. And an evil person brings forth evil deeds from his concealed wickedness. Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech.' - Luke 6:43-45, Holy Scriptures 'Pride goes before ruin and haughtiness before a fall.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:18 'The wicked live for rebellion; they shall be severely punished.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:11 10. Self-rejection - Refusal to accept or non-acceptance of one's physical appearance, family background, environmental surrounding and other factors in one's life. None among ordinary humans is perfect, physically and otherwise, for only hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA is perfect and sinless among humanity in general. Everyone has some defect in one form or another. Also, wherever one is situated - at home, at work or in any religious institution - one must never expect a perfect environment while on earth. Besides, human behavior cannot be attributed to the surrounding environment because Adam and Khavyáo were in a perfect environment (Garden of Eden), and yet they rebelled against YÁOHU UL. Some are physically tall but are intellectually deficient, some have a part of his/her physical body which is abnormal, or not perfect in his own evaluation; some are superbly intelligent but are physically not so fair-looking, some are excellent in many fields but have different skin colors, or some unusual birth marks, defects and/or abnormalities, physically, mentally or emotionally. When any part of a person's total physical, mental or emotional setup is unacceptable to himself, it leads to an inner conflict with and bitterness against his Maker, YÁOHU UL. And this concealed, hidden anger usually manifests through some negative, rebellious attitudes and behavior towards one's human authorities, against whom he can personally be aggressive, simply because he could not see the real Maker, YÁOHU UL. These creeping rage, anger and hatred against YÁOHU UL, the Creator, are most often discernible in subordinates who are bitter, rebellious and stubborn against their parents, employers, the government or spiritual leaders. The root causes may be their non-acceptance of their big eyes, noses, mouths, teeth, skin colors, physical heights, colors and textures of hair, their bodies, legs or other parts of their bodies. The enemy, ha-satán, the old dragon, and the flesh commonly use these minor differences early in many people's lives, then magnifies them a million times in their own MINDS to make them feel undelightful, disappointed, sour, bitter, angry and discontented with whatever YÁOHU UL has given them, if they unknowingly succumb to the lies. Non-acceptance after making stupid comparisons is one of the seedbeds of rebellion. The proper and healthy attitudes regarding these physical, mental or emotional differences among individuals are acceptance, contentment, satisfaction, delight and the realization that, taken as a whole, each individual is equal with the rest if everything is taken into account, including family backgrounds, environmental surroundings, situations in life, social status, talents, abilities, handicaps and so on. Never reject any part of your physical body, mental capabilities, emotional setup nor family background or any part of your general surroundings, but rather, accept them positively, with genuine gratefulness toward YÁOHU UL, then improve on those you can improve on, focus on your talents, aim toward excellence, and be contented with whatever YÁOHU UL gives you daily. Everyone has some special, unique abilities and talents which YÁOHU UL has given and these should be used and developed to the fullest toward excellence in life. One must focus on his positive talents and accept whatever minor negatives there are with gratefulness as well, knowing that they serve as motivations for improvement, success and excellence. Please carefully think on this parable which hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA used to reveal truths about His Kingdom: 'The Kingdom of Heaven can be exemplified by the tale of a man going into another country, who called together his servants and loaned them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave $5,000 to one, $2,000 to the other, and $1,000 to the last - dividing it in proportion to their abilities - and then left on his long trip. The man who received the $5,000 began immediately to buy and sell with it and soon earned another $5,000. The man with $2,000 went right to work too, and earned another $2,000. But the man who received the $1,000 dug a hole in the ground and hid the money for safekeeping. After a long time their ruler returned from his trip and called them to him to account for the money. The man to whom he had entrusted the $5,000 brought him $10,000. His ruler praised him for his fruitful work. 'You have been faithful in handling this small amount,' he told him, 'so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Begin the glad tasks I have assigned to you.' Next came the man who had received the $2,000, with the report, 'Sir, you gave me $2,000 to use, and I have doubled it.' 'Amazing work!' his ruler said. 'You are a fine and faithful servant. You have been faithful over this small amount, so now I will give you much more.' Then the man with the $1,000 came and said, 'Sir, I knew you were a hard man, and I was afraid you would rob me of what I earned, so I hid your money in the earth and here it is!' But his ruler replied, 'Wicked man! Lazy slave! Since you knew I would demand you profit, you should at least have put my money into the bank so I could have some interest. Take the money from this man and give it to the man with the $10,000! For the man who uses well what he is given shall be given more, and he shall have abundance. But from the man who is unfaithful, even what little responsibility he has shall be taken from him. And throw the useless servant out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 25:14-30, Holy Scriptures In other words, what you don't use, you will eventually lose; whatever you hone and perfect, you acquire more expertise in. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA had Rahab, the prostitute, as one of His human forefather, and He was born poor, in a manger, and grew up in a locale which had an unpleasant reputation among the elite in those days, yet He never was bitter nor did He reject any of what YÁOHU UL had provided for in His whole life. He willingly, appreciatively and gratefully accepted all and did YÁOHU UL's perfect will through them all. From the manger to the throne is His Human-life summary, giving us an exemplary ideal for the way we should live contentedly, always obeying the perfect will of YÁOHU UL, the Father, in heaven in our daily lives. No conflicts, no bitterness, but delight, peace, contentment and satisfaction in living close to YÁOHU UL and according to His plan for each one - this was the example shown by the life of the Sinless One: YAOHÚSHUA, hol-MEHUSHKHÁY. All that YÁOHU UL gives or allows one to have and experience daily are sufficient for his individual delight, if only he knows the secret of contentment and of being positive as well as grateful for the way YÁOHU UL deals with him in every case, and what is given him every day. In your daily life, the correct and positive attitude is to always realize what character trait YÁOHU UL is developing in you in any particular task or event. One must not focus on the occurrences themselves but on the character formation or development process which YÁOHU UL is working at in the person while in the midst of all the ongoing events and activities. 'Highly-favored are the pure in heart for they shall see YÁOHU UL.' Those with pure hearts always see the hands of YÁOHU UL in every occurrence, working in each one the process of character formation and development - toward virtue and holiness. Those with this kind of positive attitude are the meek, they never get angry whatever others do, because they realize that to be unjustly angry is to give a mighty foothold to ha-satán in their lives. 'Highly-favored are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.' YÁOHU UL delights in the variety among His creation so it is absurd to expect each one to be born exactly alike everyone else, for that would be a boring society. Everyone has his own unique identifying mark in YÁOHU UL's sight. So be glad in this! You are lovable in YÁOHU UL's sight, no matter what others say, perceive or think about you. You were not born just to please others but primarily to please and praise, give glory to and worship YÁOHU UL throughout your whole life! If you have this as your only purpose in life, then you will be living the kind of life that is really life. Only the upright and those who reverentially fear YÁOHU UL experience this kind of life in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. Truly, YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY is your only hope in this world, for a quiet, healthy, prosperous, contented and satisfying life! YAOHÚSHUA is the way, the truth and the LIFE. ======================== Q. What if the husband has an unruly wife and children? A. 'If a man's ways please YÁOHU UL, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him,' as it is inscribed. The authority therefore must examine his heart and walk by means of YÁOHU UL's inscribed Word and he must first be reconciled with the Supreme Authority Himself, so YÁOHU UL can begin working in bringing about complete reconciliation and harmony among all in that family. ======================== Q. In cases of conflicts of loyalty, how then? A. A conflict of loyalty arises when two persons in authority are at the same time demanding one's services, loyalty and immediate obedience. It sometimes happen that conflicting demands and orders may come from one's subordinates, relatives, friends or work mates as well. Example: The parents want their son to give first priority and importance to his acquiring a college degree, while his spiritual leaders want him to go on a missionary tour of Africa and serve YÁOHU UL full time. Both are in ranks of authority and both are equally demanding the son's time, services and efforts. Whom should he obey? Those holding higher ranks of authority must be obeyed first because the others must also obey those holding higher ranks than they have. In this case, the parents must give way to the desires and will of their spiritual leaders because the parents themselves are obligated to obey their spiritual leaders, if they have previously become members of that congregation, whatever that is. However, the best alternative is for the subordinate to pray and formulate or think of some way by which he can please and obey both these two opposing forces in his chain of command. In this example, he could earn a degree by taking up college courses through computers or correspondence, while at the same time doing evangelistic work in Africa. This is just a practical example because usually, if it really is YÁOHU UL's perfect will, no person in authority in one's life will oppose the assignment or task given by another in authority. If there is a conflict of loyalties, usually, much prayer is needed to really discern what YÁOHU UL's perfect will is regarding the matter and which one should be obeyed with utmost priority more than the others, and of course, the orders of those holding higher ranks of authority must be obeyed and given first priority because the other opposing demand is also in obligation to obey the higher authority. Another example would be if someone's parents don't want their son to enlist himself in one of the major services of the armed forces but the government has given orders that all able-bodied males among its citizenry, 18 years old and above must serve in any of its armed services. Since the government is the higher authority, and because even one's parents are obliged by law to obey its orders, then the subordinate must obey the government. Everyone must obey the higher authorities, even in one's spouse or children disagree, the higher authority must be obeyed. If a government orders, in rare cases, that all the citizens must ostracize, penalize, humiliate and drive out all the Jewish people in their communities, an order which is against YÁOHU UL's commands that one must love their fellowmen as much as they love themselves, the citizens then must obey the higher moral laws of YÁOHU UL, and not the government's man-made (in this case, inhuman, too!) laws and decrees. Why? Because even government officials are bound to obey YÁOHU UL's laws and decrees. They too must obey the Supreme Authority: YÁOHU UL, the Holy One of Yaoshorúl. The higher moral laws always must prevail. Please carefully think on these events in the Holy Scriptures now: 'In due time YÁOHU-saf and each of his brother died, ending that generation. Meanwhile, their offsprings were very fertile, increasing rapidly in number; there was a veritable population explosion so that they soon became a large nation, and they filled the land of Goshen. Then, eventually, a new king came to the throne of Egypt who felt no obligation to the offsprings of YÁOHU-saf. He told his people, 'These Yaoshorúlis are becoming dangerous to us because there are so many of them. Let's figure out a way to put an end to this. If we don't, and war breaks out, they will side with our enemies and fight against us and escape out of the country.' So the Egyptians made slaves of them and put brutal taskrulers over them to wear them down under heavy burdens while building the cities of Pithom and Raamses as supply depots for the King. But the more the Egyptians maltreated and oppressed them, the more the Yaoshorúlis seemed to multiply! The Egyptians became alarmed, and made the Hebrew slavery more bitter still, forcing them to toil long and hard in the field and to carry heavy loads of mortar and brick. Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, ordered the Hebrew midwives (their names were Shiphrah and Puah) to kill all Hebrew male infants as soon as they were born, but to let the girls live. But the midwives reverentially feared YÁOHU UL and didn't obey the king - they let the male infants live, too. The king summoned them before him and demanded, 'Why have you disobeyed my command and let the male infants live?' 'Sir,' they told him, 'the Hebrew women have their babies so quickly that we can't get there in time! They are not slow like the Egyptian women!' And YÁOHU UL favored the midwives because they were YÁOHU UL-fearing women. So the people of Yaoshorúl continued to multiply and to become a mighty nation. And because the midwives revered YÁOHU UL, He gave them children of their own.' - Exodus 1:6-21, Holy Scriptures 'When the Council saw the boldness of Káfos (Peter) and YÁOHU-khánam (John), and could see that they were obviously uneducated non-professionals, they were amazed and realized what being with YAOHÚSHUA had done for them! And the Council could hardly discredit the healing when the man they had healed was right beside them there! So they sent them out of the Council chamber and conferred among themselves. 'What shall we do with these men?' they asked each other. 'We can't deny that they have done an awesome miracle, and everybody in Jerusalem knows about it. But perhaps we can stop them from spreading their propaganda. We'll tell them that if they do it again, we'll really throw the book at them.' So they called them back in, and forbade them never again to speak about YAOHÚSHUA. But Káfos and YÁOHU-khánam replied, 'You decide whether YÁOHU UL wants us to obey you in place of Him! We cannot stop proclaiming about the amazing deeds we saw YAOHÚSHUA do and heard Him say.' The Council then threatened them further, and finally let them go because they didn't know how to punish them without igniting a riot. For everyone was praising YÁOHU UL for this amazing miracle - the healing of a man who had been lame for forty years.' - Acts 4:13-22, Holy Scriptures Another common example would be: even if the government allows divorces, gambling casinos and abortions, though these are against YÁOHU UL's decrees and ordinances for all governments regardless, then the citizens must obey the higher moral laws of YÁOHU UL. Governments promulgating policies contrary to YÁOHU UL's decrees and laws will suffer for their disobedience while those who govern according to His laws will be protected by YÁOHU UL and will be greatly prospered. They will be protected from terrorism, wars, natural calamities, inflations, famines, plagues and the like. These events YÁOHU UL usually allows as means of chastising people to return back to Him and live according to His Word. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA said: 'The law of Mehushúa says, 'If anyone wants to be rid of his wife, he can divorce her merely by giving her a letter of dismissal.' But I say that a man who divorces his wife, except for fornication, causes her to commit adultery if she marries again. And he who marries her commits adultery.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 5:31-32, Holy Scriptures. 'Some Pharisees came to interview him, and tried to trap him into saying something that would ruin Him. 'Do You permit divorce?' they asked. 'Don't you read the Scriptures?' He replied. 'In them it is inscribed that at the beginning YÁOHU UL created man and woman, and that a man should leave his father and mother, and be forever united to his wife. The two shall become one - no longer two, but one!' 'And no man may divorce what YÁOHU UL has united together.' 'Then, why,' they asked, 'did Mehushúa say a man may divorce his wife by merely writing her a letter of dismissal?' YAOHÚSHUA replied, 'Mehushúa did that in recognition of your hard and evil hearts, but it was not what YÁOHU UL had originally planned. And I tell you this, that anyone who divorces his wife, except for fornication, and marries another, commits adultery.'' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 19:3-9, Holy Scriptures ''Why has YÁOHU UL abandoned us?' you cry. I'll tell you why; it is because YÁOHU UL has seen your treachery in divorcing your wives who have been faithful to you through the years, the companions you made the sacred vow to care for and keep. You were united to your wife by YÁOHU UL. In YÁOHU UL's wise plan, when you were married, the two of you became one person in His sight. And what does He want? Holy children from your union. Therefore guard your passions! Be faithful to the wife of your youth.' For YÁOHU UL, the UL of Yaoshorúl, says: 'I hate divorce and cruel men!' Therefore, control your passions - let there be no divorcing of your wives!' - Malachi 2:14-16, Tanakh or Hebrew Holy Scriptures So even if the government allows divorces among married couples, the moral laws of YÁOHU UL supersede man-made laws, especially as regards divorces, abortions and gambling. In passing it may be worthwhile to mention that gambling is wicked because YÁOHU UL forbids anyone to covet or lust after the assets, properties or monies of others, which lead to miseries, losses and bankruptcies of families and their dependents. Of those who lose or of those who win? No one ever wins in gambling, in the long run. Wicked money goes toward wicked purposes and evil pleasures. Only honest money earned through honest labor endures and goes to upright purposes. The sure penalty reserved for gamblers are: 'I will give their wives and their properties to others, for all of them, great and small, prophet and priest, have one purpose in mind - to get what isn't theirs.' - Jeremiah 8:10 'The wages of the upright bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.' - Maush'léi 10:16 'Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:11 'Wealth from gambling quickly disappears, but wealth from hard work grows!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:11 'Such is the end of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the lives of those who get it.' - Maush'léi 1:19 One may believe otherwise but it is YÁOHU UL's words which will eventually prevail and occur, no matter who argues with or objects against them. YÁOHU UL's words will always catch up with those who approve, operate and patronize gambling casinos. No one is above YÁOHU UL's moral laws, no one. But what if the government's earnings from gambling casinos (lottos, bingo socials, sweepstakes and the like) are used for parks, educational institutions and other socially-beneficial purposes, could one say that that is bad? Wait for the headline news in the coming days for schoolhouses and other buildings bombed by terrorists, floods, tornados, major earthquakes, plagues and the like which will completely annihilate what the government has presumably gained from gambling sources. And wait for the final judgment, too. Always look at their end, and not in the passing pleasures and seemingly beneficial fruit of wickedness at present. YÁOHU UL's words will always catch up with those who flagrantly violate them. Invitations to argue on these matters are forbidden and so will they be politely declined, if any. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA forbids His disciples from engaging in useless arguments which only lead to quarrels, wranglings and pride. YÁOHU UL ensures that His children always live in peace and in close fellowship with the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA,' am-nám. In cases of conflicts of loyalties, the subordinate must always defend and side with the higher authority, regardless, and try his best to reconcile the authority lower in rank to the higher authority and not the other way around. 'Highly-favored are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of the living YÁOHU UL.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 5:9 Those who remain on the middle ground, who sit upon fences, by not taking the side of or defending their higher authority, especially during times of need, are in reality the hidden enemy of both conflicting parties. Fence sitters are always the real losers after confrontations among authorities have been resolved. Why? Because both parties will not trust neither reward them for their being unreliable in times of need. The subordinate must act as the mediator and peacemaker during conflicts by prayerfully, gently, humbly and respectfully reconciling the authority lower in rank to the higher authority. A common example is the conflict between husband and wife. The child must side with, be loyal to and always defend his male parent while doing his best to reconcile his mother to him, by prayer and by sharing with her YÁOHU UL's Word regarding the predicament. While honoring both parents and obeying them, the child is also bound to obey the higher authority, the husband. The entrance of YÁOHU UL's words gives light in every case. If the child sides with and defends his mother against the husband, it will not take long before the mother and his child will become bitter enemies because they both rebelled against the higher authority, the husband, and such rebellion is punishable in YÁOHU UL's sight. Bitter seeds yield bitter harvests. A perfect example of proper mediation is hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Who reconciled lost humanity to YÁOHU UL, but He was always on YÁOHU UL's side, if and when conflicts of loyalty arose, continually defending the Father, YÁOHU ABí. 'Now his mother and brothers arrived at the crowded house where He was teaching, and they sent word for Him to come out and talk with them. 'Your mother and brothers are outside and want to see You,' He was told. He replied, 'Who is My mother? Who are My brothers?' Looking at those around Him He said, 'These are My mother and brothers! Anyone who does YÁOHU UL's will is My brother, and My female sibling, and My mother.' - Mark 3:31-35, Holy Scriptures 'Anyone who wants to be My follower must love Me far more than he does his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or female siblings - yes, more than his own life - otherwise, he cannot be My disciple. And no one can be My disciple who does not carry his own stake and follow Me.' - Luke 14:26-27, Holy Scriptures One may apply these same principles in conflicts of loyalty between governments and citizens, parents and children, educators and students, management and labor, and so on. The subordinate must always pray for guidance and wisdom on what to do during trials and tests in his life. ======================== Q. How can one achieve freedom under his authorities? A. By submission and glad obedience. The degree to which one submits under the protection and discipline of his/her authorities, is the same degree to which he is given freedom. The more one resists and goes against the will and commands of his authorities, the more rigorous and harsher will they deal with the subordinate. On the other hand, the more the subordinate pleases and obeys his/her authorities, the more would they be willing to grant the subordinate more freedom and liberty. Freedom gained by means of rebellion, on the other hand, will become bitter in the end, and much suffering and penury lie ahead of those who achieve freedom by force, treachery, rebellion, coup or armed uprising. 'There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 14:12 'Don't go with the majority who are intent on evil. When on the witness chair, never be swayed by the mood of the majority present; likewise, never slant your testimony in favor of anyone simply because he is poor.' - Exodus 23:2,3 Witness many of the countries in Africa which attained freedom by means of rebellion and armed uprisings, and you will see the sufferings and penury they are experiencing now. Civil wars, inflations, plagues, natural calamities, unstable governments, coups and so on. These are their bitter harvests for rebelling against their authorities. They become bitter enemies against one another because they united in rebellion against their former authorities. Their common bond is their guilt in YÁOHU UL's sight. Real freedom is when people are really free to obey and serve YÁOHU UL in peace, uprightness, delight, health and prosperity. People may gain freedom by force from some kind of military, family or governmental rule, but they will not be free from poverty, indebtedness, hunger, plagues, natural calamities, illiteracy as well as internal strifes and conflicts, if they use violence, terrorism and rebellion as their way of achieving such kind of superficial freedom. Immediately or later, the words of YÁOHU UL will catch up with them, when harvest time comes. The more a child is obedient and dutiful towards his parents, the more is he depended on and given more freedom by the parents. The more the child is stubborn and unruly, the more the parents become rigorous with him, and the more his freedom is curtailed. This principle is applicable and is effectual in any case wherever 'authority-subordinate' relationships are found. ======================== Q. What do you mean by 'usurpation of authority'? A. Usurpation of authority is when someone performs and acts in a capacity which is not within the scope of his duly-designated seat of authority, thereby infringing on the scope of responsibility of another, usually of a higher one. Example is if the older child usurps (grabs or takes away) the authority of their parents and begin ordering the younger siblings against the spoken policies, rules and regulations set forth by the parents. Another example is mutiny in the air or at sea. A lower-ranking officer usurps power when he entices others to disobey the captain and follow his own orders, for some alleged reason or another, and this is what is called mutiny. Another example is when officials in the executive branch of government tries to usurp the powers of the legislative body and the judiciary. Or if the military usurps power from the civilian government by staging a coup then appointing itself as the legitimate governing power. In the company, the supervisor may incite the other employees to stage a strike against the management and demand that he be made the manager in his place. In religious institutions, the leader of the women's fellowship may begin accusing their chief spiritual leaders and perform priestly duties by themselves. Or this scriptural example of Shaúl performing the duties which only the prophet Shamu-Ul was qualified by YÁOHU UL to do: 'By this time Shaúl reigned for one year. In the second year of his reign, he selected three thousand special troops and took two thousand of them with him to Michmash and Mount Bayit-Ul while the other thousand remained with Jonathan, Shaúl's son, in Gibe-ah in the land of Benjamin. The rest of the army was sent home. Then Jonathan attacked and ruined the garrison of the Palestinians at Geba. The news spread quickly throughout the land of the Palestinians, and Shaúl sounded the call to arms all over Yaoshorúl. He announced that he had smashed the Palestinian garrison and warned his men that the army of Yaoshorúl smelled badly to high heavens as far as the Palestinians were concerned. So the whole Yaoshorúli army mobilized again and assembled at Gilgal. The Palestinians recruited a mighty army of three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and so many soldiers that they were as thick as sand along the shoreline; and they camped at Michmash east of Beth-Aven.' When the men of Yaoshorúl saw the vast mass of enemy troops, they lost their nerve entirely and tried to hide in caves, thickets, coverts, among the rocks, and even in tombs and underground reservoirs. Some of them went over the Yardayán River and escaped to the land of Gaóld and Gilead. Meanwhile, Shaúl remained at Gilgal, and those who were with him trembled with fear at what awaited them. Shamu-Ul had told Shaúl earlier to wait seven days for his arrival, but when he still didn't come, and Shaúl's troops were rapidly slipping away, he determined to sacrifice the burnt offering and the peace offerings himself. But just as he was finishing, Shamu-Ul arrived. Shaúl went out to meet him and to receive his benediction, but Shamu-Ul said, 'What is this you have done?' 'Well,' Shaúl replied, 'when I saw that my men were scattering from me, and that you hadn't arrived by the time you said you would, and that the Palestinians were at Michmash, ready for battle, I said, 'The Palestinians are ready to march against us and I haven't even asked for YÁOHU UL's help! So I reluctantly offered the burnt offering without waiting for you to arrive.' 'You fool!' Shamu-Ul exclaimed. 'You have disobeyed the commandment of YÁOHU your UL. He was planning to make you and your offsprings kings of Yaoshorúl forever, but now your dynasty must surely end; for YÁOHU UL wants a man who will obey Him. And He has discovered the man He wants and has already appointed him as king over His people; for you have not obeyed YÁOHU UL's commandment.'' - 1 Shamu-Ul 13:1-14, Holy Scriptures Remember also how Abshalom was horribly punished by YÁOHU UL after he usurped the throne of king Dáoud. Please read 2 Shamu-Ul in the Holy Scriptures. In the home scene, if the husband is spiritually weak and is rebellious against YÁOHU UL, one of his punishments will be that his wife will eventually usurp his powers. One often observes families where the wife is the boss who makes the final decisions, who controls the finances, who decides on disciplinary measures and who orders everyone around. The wife has usurped the husband's authority. YÁOHU UL detests usurpation of authority of every sort. Usurpation of authority is often disguised with a seemingly reasonable basis for contention which often leads the unwary into rebelling against his or her authorities. Accusations are hurled against those holding seats of authority, complaints are aired, breeding discontent and murmurings among the ignorant, and finally installing a lower-ranking authority as replacement for the fallen one. Work of ha-satán undoubtedly, because he came to kill, to steal (one's job or seat of authority) and to ruin (one's reputation and control over his subordinates). Find out now what the usual modus operandi of these wicked spirits involved with usurpations of authority and how YÁOHU UL dealt with the people who committed such wickedness: 'One day Maoro-ém and Aharón were criticizing Mehushúa because his wife was a Cushite woman, and they said, 'Has YÁOHU UL spoken only through Mehushúa? Hasn't He spoken through us, too?' But YÁOHU UL heard them. Immediately He summoned Mehushúa, Aharón, and Maoro-ém to the Tabernacle: 'Come here, you three,' He commanded. So they arose before YÁOHU UL (now Mehushúa was the humblest person on earth.) Then YÁOHU UL came down in the cloud and arose by the entrance of the Tabernacle. 'Aharón and Maoro-ém, step forward,' He commanded; and they did. And YÁOHU UL said to them, 'Even with a prophet, I would communicate by visions and dreams; but that is not how I communicate with my servant Mehushúa. He is completely at home in My house! With him I speak face to face! And he shall see the very form of YÁOHU UL! Why then were you not afraid to criticize him?' Then the anger of YÁOHU UL grew hot against them, and He departed. As the cloud moved from above the Tabernacle, Maoro-ém surprisingly became white with leprosy! When Aharón saw what had happened, he cried out to Mehushúa, 'Oh, sir, do not punish us for this sin; we were fools to do such wickedness. Don't let her be as one dead, whose body is half rotted away at birth.'' And Mehushúa cried out to YÁOHU UL, 'Heal her, O YÁOHU UL, I beg You!' And YÁOHU UL said to Mehushúa, 'If her father had but spit in her face she would be defiled seven days. Let her be banished from the camp for seven days, and after that she can come back again.' So Maoro-ém was excluded from the camp for seven days, and the people waited until she was brought back in before they traveled again.' - Numbers 12:1-15, Holy Scriptures. Now, let's find out what kind of harvest did Aharón received: 'One day Koreh conspired with Dathan and Abiram and On. All three from the tribe of Reuben, to incite a rebellion against Mehushúa. Two hundred and fifty popular leaders, all members of the assembly, were involved. They went to Mehushúa and Aharón and said, 'We have had enough of your presumption; you are no better than anyone else; everyone in Yaoshorúl has been chosen of YÁOHU UL, and He is with all of us. What right do you have to put yourselves forward, claiming that we must obey you, and acting as though you were greater than anyone else among all these people of YÁOHU UL?' When Mehushúa heard what they were saying he fell face downward to the ground. Then he said to Koreh and to those who were with him, 'In the morning YÁOHU UL will show you who are His, and who is holy, and whom He has selected as His priest.' 'Do this: You, Koreh, and all those with you, take censers tomorrow and light them, and put incense upon them before YÁOHU UL, and we will find out whom YÁOHU UL has selected. You are the presumptuous ones, you sons of Levi.' Then Mehushúa spoke again to Koreh: 'Does it seem a small thing to you that YÁOHU UL of Yaoshorúl has selected you from among all the people of Yaoshorúl to be near to Himself as you work in the Tabernacle of YÁOHU UL, and to remain before the people to serve them? Is it a small matter to you that He has given this task to only you Levities? And now are you demanding the priesthood also? That is what you are really after! That is why you are revolting against YÁOHU UL. And what has Aharón done, that you are dissatisfied with him?' Then Mehushúa summoned Dathan and Abiram but they refused to come. 'Is it a small thing,' they mimicked, 'that you brought us out of lovely Egypt to kill us here in this terrible wilderness, and that now you want to make yourself our king? What's more, you haven't brought us into the bountiful country you promised, nor given us fields and vineyards. Whom are you trying to fool? We refuse to come.' Then Mehushúa was very angry and said to YÁOHU UL, 'Do not accept their sacrifices! I have never stolen so much as a donkey from them, and have not hurt one of them.' And Mehushúa said to Koreh, 'Come here tomorrow before YÁOHU UL with all your friends; Aharón will be here too. Be sure to bring your censers with incense on them; a censer for each man, 250 in all; and Aharón will also be here with his.' So they did. They came with their censers and lit them and placed the incense on them, and arose by the entrance of the Tabernacle with Mehushúa and Aharón. Meanwhile, Koreh had agitated the whole nation against Mehushúa and Aharón, and they all assembled to watch. Then the glory of YÁOHU UL appeared to all the people, and YÁOHU UL said to Mehushúa and Aharón, 'Get away from these people in order that I may quickly slay them.' But Mehushúa and Aharón fell downward face to the ground before YÁOHU UL. 'O YÁOHU UL of all mankind,' they pleaded, 'must You be angry with all the people when one man sins?' And YÁOHU UL said to Mehushúa, 'Then tell the people to get away from the tents of Koreh, Dathan, and Abiram.' So Mehushúa rushed over to the tents of Dathan and Abiram, followed closely by the 250 Yaoshorúli leaders. 'Quick!' he told the people, 'get away from the tents of these wicked men, and don't touch anything that belongs to them, lest you be included in their sins and be destroyed with them.' So all the people withdrew back from the tents of Koreh, Dathan and Abiram. And Dathan and Abiram came out and rose by the entrances of their tents with their wives and sons and little ones. And Mehushúa said, 'By this you shall know that YÁOHU UL has sent me to do all these that I have done - for I have not done them on my own. If these men die a natural death or from some ordinary accident or disease, then YÁOHU UL has not sent me. But if YÁOHU UL does a miracle and the ground opens up and swallows them and everything that belongs to them, and they go down alive into hell, then you will know that these men have despised YÁOHU UL.' All of the people of Yaoshorúl fled at their screams, fearing that the earth would swallow them too. Then fire came from YÁOHU UL and burned up the 250 men who were offering incense. And YÁOHU UL said to Mehushúa, 'Tell Úlozor the son of Aharón the priest to pull those censers from the fire; for they are holy, dedicated to YÁOHU UL. He must also scatter the burning incense from the censers of these men who have sinned at the cost of their lives. He shall then beat the metal into the sheet as a covering for the altar, for these censers are holy because they were used before YÁOHU UL; and the altar sheet shall be a reminder to the people of Yaoshorúl.' So Úlozor the priest took the 250 bronze censers and beat them out into a sheet of metal to cover the altar, to be a reminder to the people of Yaoshorúl that no unauthorized person - no one who is not a offspring of Aharón - my come before YÁOHU UL to burn incense, lest the same thing happen to him as happened to Koreh and his associates. Thus YÁOHU UL's directions to Mehushúa were carried out. But the very next morning all the people began muttering again against Mehushúa and Aharón, saying, 'You have killed YÁOHU UL's people.' Soon a great, sullen mob formed; surprisingly, as they looked toward the Tabernacle, the Cloud appeared and the awesome glory of YÁOHU UL was seen. Mehushúa and Aharón came and arose by the entrance of the Tabernacle, and YÁOHU UL said to Mehushúa, 'Get away from these people so I can soonest slay them.' But Mehushúa and Aharón fell downward face to the earth before YÁOHU UL. And Mehushúa said to Aharón, 'Quick, take a censer and place fire in it from the altar; lay incense on it, and carry it quickly among the people and make atonement for them; for YÁOHU UL's anger has gone out among them - the plague has already begun!' Aharón did as Mehushúa had told him to, and ran among the people, for the plague had indeed already begun; and he put on the incense and made atonement for them. And he arose between the living and the dead, and the plague was stopped, but not before 14,700 people had died. Then Aharón returned to Mehushúa at the entrance of the Tabernacle; and so the plague was stopped.' - Numbers 16:1-50, Holy Scriptures The first convicted usurper in the whole universe was ha-satán (satir, the goat, the old serpent). Let's find out what he did, why and what penalties he suffered: 'You were the perfection of wisdom and beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of YÁOHU UL; your clothing was bejeweled with every costly gem - ruby, topaz, diamond, chrysolite, onyx, jasper, sapphire, carbuncle and emerald - all in beautiful mountings of finest gold. They were given to you on the day you were created. I appointed you to be the anointed Guardian Angel. You had access to the holy mountain of YÁOHU UL. You walked among the 'ebaním' (s-ones) of fire. You were perfect in all you did from the day you were created until that time when wrong was found in you. Your great wealth filled you with internal turmoil and you sinned. Therefore I cast you out of the mountain of YÁOHU UL just like a common sinner. I ruined you, O Guardian Angel, from the midst of the 'ebaním' of fire. Your heart was filled with pride because of all your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. Therefore I have cast you down to the ground and exposed you helpless before the curious gaze of kings. You defiled your holiness with lust for gain; therefore I brought forth fire from your own actions and let it burn you to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all those watching you. All who know you are appalled at your fate; you are an example of horror, you are ruined forever.' - Kozoqiúl (Ezekiel) 28:12-19 ======================== Q. What should my purpose in life be? A. Each one can make and decide upon his own purpose in life. YÁOHU UL has a definite purpose for each one born in this earth. Even before anyone is actually born, YÁOHU UL has already laid out a plan for one's life which leads back to Him finally. When followed and obeyed, one will have a prosperous, upright and highly beneficial life here on earth, and inherit eternal life afterwards. YÁOHU UL's goal is for those who obey Him to spend eternity with Him in His Kingdom Eternal. Sad to say but true, the enemy, ha-satán also has a plan for everyone to perform here on earth. When ha-satán's plan is followed by anyone, the consequences are dire, miserable and deadly. The enemy's goal is to seduce and deceive everyone to eternally suffer with him in the lake of fire. Now it's one's own preference which of the two plans he would make effectual and actually follow in his life, and he alone will actually suffer or benefit from all the consequences of his selection and preference. Whatever condition in life anyone is in now is the sum total of all his past selections and decisions, as far as those factors affected by them are concerned. In YÁOHU UL's reckoning and plan, each was born here on earth for the sole purpose of doing His will, glorifying Him and serving Him, and rightly so, because He deserves these, being the legitimate Creator of humankind and the universe. The wise person will make sure that His main purpose and goals in life are in harmony with the goals set forth by His Creator, YÁOHU UL. To decide differently will lead to sure conflict with one's Maker and Creator. Remember, there are only two leaders to follow and receive orders from, either the Creator, YÁOHU UL or His archenemy who is satir, ha-satán, the wild goat. In order that relationships with one's authorities can become harmonious, thereby receiving YÁOHU UL's best in this life, the foremost matter to be sure and determined of is the subordinate's main purpose and goal in life. If the subordinate's purpose in life is to obey and please YÁOHU UL, his Creator, then no conflicts nor turmoil are to be expected between this subordinate and all his authorities. YÁOHU UL will always make sure that all the authorities who are given him will treat him justly and be favorable to him, aside from being agents of His protection, love and care. If the subordinate's purpose in life is selfish and in favor of the enemy, then much conflict, trouble, problems and bitter fruit are to be expected between these subordinate and his authorities. Why? Because he is in conflict with his own Creator and this surely will always reflect on the authorities' attitudes and treatments of him, whoever they are and wherever. So it is vital for each one to really make that quality decision now on what will his purpose in life be, now that he knows what YÁOHU UL's perfect will is for everyone. Much of the future and beyond will based upon the conclusion one makes regarding this now. 'Obey YÁOHU UL and follow His plan for your lives...' as it is inscribed in His Word. ======================== Q. What happens between and among rebels after they have committed their wickedness against their lawful authorities? A. They will initially experience (with celebrations usually!) the passing pleasures of their sins. Then after that, in a while, they will become bitter enemies between and among themselves, and will try to ruin each other. One cannot separate this bitter fruit from the sown seed of rebellion against duly-designated persons-in-authority. For example: the husband and the wife willfully and in full agreement rebel against the moral laws of YÁOHU UL, both of them will become bitter enemies sometime later. Another example is: partners and accessories in a crime against YÁOHU UL and the government will become each other's mortal enemies in the long run, and will try to finish off one another in mutual evil suspicions. Or one will be the state witness against the other. If various sectors of the government bureaucracy rebel against their government leader and tragically depose him, all those who participated in such wickedness will become bitter rivals and enemies of one another. If the ladies unite to topple their spiritual elders in their religious congregation, they will suffer the penalties of turmoil, troubles and internal conflicts among themselves, afterwards. And so on and so forth. ======================== Q. Jails and correctional institutions, for what purposes are they? A. These are places where punishments and other disciplinary measures by YÁOHU UL are meted out to the recalcitrants, the criminals, the violators, the rebellious, the stubborn and the wicked. YÁOHU UL will mete out to each one what his deeds deserve. They are His rods of correction and punishment. 'To complain about the law is to praise wickedness. To obey the law is to fight evil. Evil men don't realize the importance of justice, but those who follow YÁOHU UL are much concerned about it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:4-5 For those who rebel against YÁOHU UL's punishments, there are funeral parlors, memorial parks and cemeteries well-prepared in advance. 'Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a reputable name in the sight of YÁOHU UL and man.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 3:3-4 'My son, do not despise YÁOHU UL's discipline and do not resent His rebuke, because YÁOHU UL disciplines those He loves, like a father the son he delights in.' - Maush'léi 3:11-12 'Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:1 'He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.' - Maush'léi 13:18 'He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.' - Maush'léi 13:24 'Rigid discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.' - Maush'léi 15:10 'An evil man is bent only on rebellion; a merciless official will be sent against him.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:11 'Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.' - Maush'léi 19:18 ======================== Q. Is everyone an authority as well as a subordinate? A. Every person living on this earth is holding a seat of authority, one way or another, and also is a subordinate to another person of a higher rank than him, a male or female, even infants with younger siblings and adults too, and wherever one may be. In almost every place there are authorities in place with their own laws, rules, regulations and policies, be it in gymnasia, buses, trains, shopping malls, schools, universities, airplanes, hotels, bakeries, jails, restaurants and so on. In everyday life, one goes from one umbrella of protection to another, and these are invisible hierarchies, which only those with spiritual eyes opened can discern. That's why Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA admired the Roman official's faith, because faith is being sure of things that are not seen by physical eyes, and that he fully realized the enormous power of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA over all the spiritual realm: 'Just at that time the highly-prized slave of a Roman army captain was sick and near death. When the captain heard about hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his slave. So they began pleading earnestly with YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY to come with them and help the man. They told him what a noble person the captain was. 'If anyone deserves Your help, it is he,' they said, 'for he loves the YAOHÚ-dim people and even paid out of his own funds to build us a synagogue!' YAOHÚSHUA went with them; but just before arriving at the house, the captain sent some friends to say, 'Sir, You don't have to inconvenience Yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such kind of honor or even to come and meet You. Just speak a word from where You are, and my servant boy will be healed! I know, because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my men. I only need to say 'Go!' and they go; or 'Come!' and they come; and to my servant, 'Do this or that,' and he does it. So just say, 'Be healed!' and my servant will be well again!' YAOHÚSHUA was amazed! Turning to the crowd he said, 'Never among all the YAOHÚ-dim people in Yaoshorúl have I met someone with faith like this!' And when the captain's friends returned to his house, they found the servant completely healed.' Luke 7:2-10, Holy Scriptures Therefore, it is highly beneficial for every believer to be wise in regard to ways of dealing with authorities and subordinates. So praise, glorify, honor and thank YÁOHU UL now for the revelation knowledge given you! Haolul-YÁOHU! In the Name of YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, am-nám. ======================== Q. Who are your authorities? A. First and highest is: YÁOHU UL - (Creator and Father) Second is: YAOHÚSHUA - (The Messiah and Savior) Third is: 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' - (The Comforter and Guide) The angelic holy armies of heaven which are under the command of the Triune Eternal. Fourth is: The country's king, queen or president and all other government officials such as the prime minister, governors, senators, representatives, assemblymen, members of parliament, mayors, councilmen, officials and men of your police department and other segments of the armed forces of your government and so on. (In cases of constitutional democracies, the highest powers of the land are given to the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of government. More explanations on this later.) Fifth: The spiritual leaders (priests, ministers, deacons, cohanim, rabbis and so on) of the religious organization to which you have determined to belong and be an active member of - under whose authority you have concluded to submit. For those who do not belong to any of these so-called religious organizations, then the main spiritual leaders of the dominant religious organization in his country are to be taken as his spiritual authorities. Sixth: Your parents (if you are unmarried) Your husband (if you are female and legally married to him) Your elder brothers and female siblings (if you and they are still single) Seventh: Your employer and those in higher ranks in the company or office where you are working and employed. Eighth: Others who are in authority over you, though limited in scope, such as your lessors (those who own the spaces you rent), your internet service providers, the telephone, electric and water companies of which you are a beneficiary and so on, but only insofar as the services they render are concerned. Your grandparents, uncles, aunts and married elder siblings (brothers and sis-ers) and also parents (after you get married) become only members of the CHAIN OF ADVICE (Board of Advisers) which YÁOHU UL has provided in cases where there are unclear directions from your direct chain of command and you need pieces of advice to make sure that you are going to make the correct decisions which are right in YÁOHU UL's sight and according to His written Word. It is the CHAIN OF COMMAND through which power and authority directly flows, from YÁOHU UL's throne down to the lowest level of authority in this universe. Legitimate commands and orders coming down to the subordinate from above through the CHAIN OF COMMAND, he is required by YÁOHU UL to obey and promptly follow with gladness and excellence. The subordinate's rewards or penalties will be based upon how well he obeyed these orders coming down to him directly through his own chain of command. While pieces of advice from one's CHAIN OF ADVICE however are not required to be obeyed, but to be carefully evaluated only in making wise and correct decisions in life and on the job too. 'Highly-favored is the man who does not hearken to the advice of the wicked,' as it is inscribed in Tehillím (Psalms) 1. But it is best to seek counsel from YÁOHU UL Himself, through His written Word as shown and enlightened by the indwelling 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' because often, those belonging to one's chain of advice or counsel are ignorant of the Word and usually give wrong pieces of advice. Let the peace of the Messiah YAOHÚSHUA rule one's heart in such cases and let the written words of YÁOHU UL be the final authority in the believer's everyday decisions and preferences. Remember, one's rewards, benefits and prosperity in this life depends on YÁOHU UL and not on mere men's whims and caprices. Serve YÁOHU UL therefore with utmost loyalty and absolute devotion! Human authorities are YÁOHU UL's tools or agents in the purification process of individual hearts and in formation of character traits in them, aside from their usual duties of granting benefits and imposing penalties. Human authorities are YÁOHU UL's tools in refining and polishing the character mold of each individual. The stubborn are subjected to rougher abrasives while the obedient are subjected only to finer tools in polishing. You will notice that often, those who are rebellious to their parents join the military or are sent to jails to undergo rigid disciplinary measures. They prefer or are involuntarily subjected to rougher polishing agents to remove all the dross and evil from their hearts, whether they realize this or not. YÁOHU UL allows each one to prefer and be inclined to receive the degree of polishing and refining that his personality and character requires. The reverential fear of YÁOHU UL is the beginning of wisdom. To fear YÁOHU UL is to hate wickedness and evil. To take pleasure in evil and wickedness is to glorify and praise ha-satán, the devil. 'He who obeys regulations guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of His ways will die.' - Maush'léi 19:16 'A man who remains stiffnecked after many rebukes will quickly be ruined - and without remedy.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:1 'An authority's rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.' - Maush'léi 19:12 'He who robs his father and drives out his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:26 'Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:29 'An authority's wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:2 'Who can say, 'I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin.'' - Maush'léi Proverbs) 20:9 'If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:20 'An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be of benefit at the end.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:21 'The authority's heart is in the hand of YÁOHU UL; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:1 'To do what is right and just is more acceptable to YÁOHU UL than sacrifice.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:3 'He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is full of grace will have the authority (king) for his friend.' - Maush'léi 22:11 'When you sit to take dinner with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Do not crave his delicacies, for the food is deceptive. Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show self-control.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:1-4 'Do not eat the food of a greedy man, do not crave his delicacies; for he is the kind of man who is always contemplating about the cost. 'Eat and drink,' he says to you, but his heart is not with you. You will vomit up the little you have eaten and will have wasted your compliments.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:6-8 'Hearken to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 23:22 'Reverentially fear YÁOHU UL and your national leader, my son, and do not participate with the rebellious, for those two will send quick ruin upon them, and who knows what calamities they can bring.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:21-22 'As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of the leaders are unsearchable.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:3 'Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a dependable orderly to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his boss.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:13 'He who robs his father or mother and says, 'It's not wrong' - he is partner to him who ruins.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:24 'A man who loves wisdom brings gladness to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders away his wealth.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:3 ======================== Q. Who occupy the lowest level of authority in our whole earthly life? A. It depends whether one is a believer in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA or not. If one is a believer in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, then the whole kingdom of darkness is beneath his feet because he is united to the body of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself to Whom all authority in heaven and on earth has been given. If one is not a believer in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, then he is subject to all the minions and powers of hell, and has ha-satán as his unseen boss. This is obvious because he obeys whatever ha-satán orders him to do, whether to have tattoo marks, to smoke pot or take in cocaine, to engage in homosexual activities, to get drunk, to patronize prostitutes, enjoy pornography, lewdness, sleaze and so on. In passing it may be worthwhile to mention that in the realm of darkness, the evil and unclean spirits of homosexuality occupy the lowest ranks because even evil spirits on criminals, terrorists, witches, addicts, the insane and prostitutes scorn and look down on these wicked spirits, as observed in prisons and mental institutions. Evil spirits are the subject matter of this segment, not individuals or persons. A believer in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, in the spiritual realm, really sit with hol-MEHUSHKHÁY Himself in the heavenlies, with all authorities and powers beneath them! And believers will someday judge even the angels. 'I have given you all the authority over all the power of the enemy, and to walk among serpents and scorpions and to crush them. Nothing shall injure you!' - said Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA in Luke 10:19 The upright and those who reverentially fear YÁOHU UL are the true nobility and royalty in the land. ======================== Q. What if one's authority orders him to do something illegal or immoral? A. One should make a humble, respectful and gentle yet firm appeal, using the Name of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA and His Word as basis why he cannot obey the order. Example is: 'Please forgive me, sir, but much as I like to serve you wholeheartedly, my Life-Governor YAOHÚSHUA inhibits me from obeying your order because it is inscribed in His Word that it is wickedness to cheat the poor and the innocent, and I surely don't want to become your bitter enemy later on in case we both commit this sin against YÁOHU UL.' He may laugh, scoff or give you that disdainful look but later on, YÁOHU UL will make sure that you be rewarded and favored because you remained in reverential fear of Him, regardless. YÁOHU UL's words will always take effect, even if many scoff at His inscribed words. 'He who rebukes sin fearlessly will finally be rewarded.' Another acceptable response, in cases where commands which are immoral, illegal or contrary to the written words of YÁOHU UL are given, is to pray and request from YÁOHU UL to move and change the authority's mind and to convict his heart as regards sin, uprightness and judgment and make him withdraw (if not change) the illegal or immoral order. And pray also that the subordinate in this case be given the wisdom and knowledge to offer better alternatives or solutions, if possible, which may achieve the same goals but avoid any violation of YÁOHU UL's moral laws as well. Similar to the way the prophet Dayan-Ul (Daniel) dealt with his appointed authorities: 'But Dayan-Ul made up his mind not to eat the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the superintendent for permission to eat other things in its place. Now as it happened, YÁOHU UL had given the superintendent a special liking for Dayan-Ul, and sympathy for his predicament. But he was alarmed by Dayan-Ul's request. 'I'm afraid you will become pale and thin compared with other youths your age,' he said, 'and then the king will behead me for neglecting my responsibilities.' Dayan-Ul talked it over with the attendant who was appointed by the superintendent to look after him, Hananiah, Mishaul, and Ozoriah, and recommended a ten-day diet of only vegetables and water; then, at the end of this test period the attendant could see how they looked in comparison with the other fellows who ate the king's rich food, and decide whether or not to let them continue their diet. The attendant finally agreed to the test. Well, at the end of the ten days, Dayan-Ul and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished compared to the youths who had been eating the food supplied by the king! So after that the attendant fed them only vegetables and water, without the rich foods and wines!' - Dayan-Ul 1:8-16, Holy Scriptures The subordinate is only expected to make an appeal to his immediate authorities only in these cases: 1. When the subordinate is being ordered to do something which is a violation of YÁOHU UL's moral laws and inscribed word; 2. When the subordinate is being ordered to do something which is a violation of the laws of YÁOHU UL and/or the government, or of the company; 3. When the subordinate is being ordered to do something which will inhibit or ruin his own services, obligations and commitments to ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA; 4. When lives and properties will be in danger of loss or ruin if the subordinate does not make an immediate yet respectful, gentle and humble appeal to his authorities. Only in these cases is the subordinate urged and encouraged by YÁOHU UL to make a tactful, humble, respectful, gentle yet firm appeal to his authorities who have jurisdiction or responsibility over these matters concerned. Or the subordinate may make an appeal to the higher authorities in case the immediate authority refuses to withdraw or change his immoral or illegal orders, but again, in a tactful, humble, respectful, gentle yet firm manner of speaking. 'Gentle words deeply penetrate through the bones, it is inscribed. 'A clean name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:1 'A word tactfully and aptly spoken is like apples of gold in mountings of silver.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:11 'He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 28:23 'Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy.' Normally, though, a heartfelt prayer or two to YÁOHU UL in cases such as these will suffice to move YÁOHU UL to change the mind of the person in authority to either withdraw or change his immoral or bad orders into legitimate ones. Only legitimate orders are subordinates required to obey and follow, like unto hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. And only those really in connection with the job or work wherein the subordinate is serving Him. Orders and commands from one's immediate authority which are personal in nature or are outside the subordinate's job description are orders which the subordinate is not required to obey. Usually, though, those in ranks of authority can discern if the subordinate is secretly inviting seductions or sexual passes and one will always get what he deserves. But it would be better to reckon such temptations as tests from YÁOHU UL which the subordinate must pass in order to receive promotions from YÁOHU UL. Remember, you will get the kind of authority you deserve, depending on what you really and secretly desire in your heart. 'He who is looking for evil will get much of it,' it is inscribed. Those holding seats of authority also usually are tried by YÁOHU UL if they will succumb to or resist sexual temptations, and again, promotions, raises, successes, bonuses and benefits are reserved for those who will pass His tests, YÁOHU UL, the unseen Supreme Chairman of all chairmen, Who tests every person's heart. 'Promotions come from nowhere else on earth except from YÁOHU UL,' as it is inscribed. Many business and religious organizations have fallen and gone bankrupt and to ill repute because those in authority tolerated, if not by themselves engaged in, sexual immoralities. 'If my heart has lusted for what my eyes have seen, or if I am guilty of any other sin, then let someone else reap the crops I have sown, and let all that I have planted be rooted out. Or if I have longed for another man's wife, then may I die, and may my wife be in another man's home, and someone else become her husband. For sexual lust is a shameful sin, a crime that should be punished. It is a consuming fire that ruins to hell, and would root out all I have planted.' - Yaoháv (Job) 31:8-12 Honest, pure and clean success only comes to those upright in words, deeds and thoughts! The wicked only experience the deceitful kind of fictitious success, the lonely and guilt-ridden kind which eventually leads to bankruptcy, loss, suicides and ignominy. 'The upright shall never lose YÁOHU UL's rewards, but the wicked shall lose everything.' - Maush'léi 10:30 ======================== Q. How to make a successful appeal. A. First of all, one must be sure that he has a proper basis for his appeal as had been outlined above, and he has thoroughly sought YÁOHU UL's will regarding that particular case by reading His Word and also by spending quality devotional time with Him. After YÁOHU UL's will regarding the matter has been known and one still believes that it is YÁOHU UL's will that an appeal be made, then the believer must pray and make the direct appeal to YÁOHU UL Himself, done in the Name of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. The appeal must be directly to the Supreme Authority above all, none other than YÁOHU UL Himself through prayer which is to be made in the Name of YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY. 'Ask the YÁOHU ABí (the Father) in My Name and I will do it, for this will bring Him praise because of what I will do for you. Yes, ask anything using My Name, and I will do it,' Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA said in YÁOHU-khánam (John) 14:13-14. The subordinate must also pray to YÁOHU UL that He be given the wisdom, knowledge, resourcefulness and advice as to what other desirable alternatives he may suggest or offer his human authority, to achieve the same legitimate results or more beneficial ones but avoiding sin and any violation of the law. The subordinate must also pray that YÁOHU UL move in the mind and heart of the human authority so he will readily approve the alternatives given by the subordinate. After having received confirmation in the believer's heart and in YÁOHU UL's inscribed Word that YÁOHU UL has granted whatever was being appealed for, then the believer can now make the tactful, respectful, humble, gentle yet firm appeal to his human authority using the words and Name of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA as his primary basis for the appeal, and secondarily too, mentioning his concern for the name and office of his own authority and the company as well. For example, words like these may be used in making the formal appeal to your human authorities: 'Forgive me, sir, but much as I would like to please you as unto my Ruler YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, His words inhibit me from obeying this particular order because I cannot violate the prohibition of YÁOHU UL, the Almighty, about this and besides, I would not want to put your name and office at risk by having to obey this unpleasant command, sir, with all due respect and humility. I therefore appeal to you in the Name of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA to either withdraw or change the order into a more acceptable one in the eyes of YÁOHU UL, our Creator and Supreme Authority. Would you approve, sir, that in place of this, may I do it this way to achieve the same legitimate goals but avoiding possible damage to your name, office and reputation? I believe YÁOHU UL is in control of your mind and heart and is now working in you to approve this humble appeal, with all due respect, sir.' When making the appeal, the subordinate must always maintain an attitude of humility, respect and honesty towards his own authority, speaking gently, using tactful words tempered with grace, love and concern for the welfare of your authority, his name and rank in the company. And remember to always use the words and Name of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. It is important that the subordinate mention the Name and the Words of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA so YÁOHU UL will make sure that the appeal is acted upon favorably, backed up by all of heaven's armies. 'At the mention of the Name YAOHÚSHUA, all beings in heaven, on earth and under the earth must bow their knees and every tongue must confess that YAOHÚSHUA is Molkhiúl of all to be obeyed and followed, to the glory of YÁOHU UL GAVÓHA in heaven!' - Philippians 2:9-10, Holy Scriptures The subordinate must avoid degrading, proud and critical attitudes because the heart attitude of the subordinate is easily discernible in many ways (manners, motions, facial expressions, tonal quality of the voice and so on) by the person in authority. And YÁOHU UL, who examines each one's heart, resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. As much as is practically possible, the appeal to be made must include a legitimate and more beneficial alternative which the authority can readily approve and give in to, because it will also achieve the same goals but through legal and proper means, or the alternative offered do change the undesirable goals with nobler and more beneficial ones which will reflect favorably on the authority's name and rank as well as the company as a whole. Then give time for YÁOHU UL to work on the heart and mind of the authority, if approval is delayed. If necessary, prayer and fasts may be done at the unction of the indwelling 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' (Sanctified Spirit of YÁOHU Ulhím). The book of Hadassah (Esther) will give the subordinate best ideas on how to make proper, tactful and wise appeals. In the case of the exodus of the Yaoshorulítes from Egypt, the whole armies of heaven backed up the appeals spoken by Mehushúa because he used the Name and words of YÁOHU UL Himself, not his own words. There are cases though, when the authority has a stubborn attitude against the known will of YÁOHU UL, and this would require more time for YÁOHU UL to put pressure on him till he finally submits to His expressed will. If, after having done all and having given ample time for YÁOHU UL to work on the authority but still he insists that the subordinate perform the immoral, illegal or wicked command, or to disobey YÁOHU UL, then the subordinate is expected, in such cases, to gracefully and humbly exit from under that domain of authority and transfer to another. YÁOHU UL will highly reward such faithfulness shown Him. The faithful subordinate will be rewarded in another more lucrative, favorable and benevolent company. 'If you reverentially fear YÁOHU UL, you need not fear anyone else.' 'If YÁOHU UL rewards the upright here on earth, how much more the wicked?' ======================== Q. What must persons in authority do to be safe from rebellions, disloyalties and treacheries? A. The authority must always abide in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, walk according to His inscribed word and obey His perfect will while in the performance of his duties, in making decisions and in the way he treats his subordinates, always remembering that he is accountable not only to his immediate human authorities but to the Supreme Authority, YÁOHU UL, all the more. The authority must be careful never to tolerate nor agree to any kind of disloyalty, rebellion, stubbornness, complaining and other immoral, illegal and sinful actions and wrong attitudes among his subordinates, or in others too, so his service and performance will be highly commended by YÁOHU UL, from which promotions and advancements in life originate. The authority must also never commit the aforementioned rebellious behavior and also avoid having wrong attitudes toward his immediate human authorities so he will not have to harvest any bitter fruit of the same sort, from his own subordinates. The authority must also be the spiritual leader among his subordinates, praying for them, covering them spiritually with regular prayers and purifying them with the words of YÁOHU UL, giving and sharing His words to them which are needed to edify, exhort, purify and encourage them and make them wiser and more diligent in their serving the unseen Manager of managers, YAOHÚSHUA the Messiah. 'You wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, for that is what Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA has planned for you. And you husbands must be loving and kind to your wives and not bitter against them, nor harsh. You children must always obey your parents, for that pleases Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. Fathers, don't scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying. You workers must always obey your earthly employers, not only trying to please them when they are watching you but all the time; obey them willingly because of your love for YAOHÚSHUA the Ruler, and because you want to please Him. Work hard and cheerfully at all you do, just as though you were working for Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA Himself and not merely for your employers, remembering that it is YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, Who is going to pay you, giving you your full portion of all He owns. He is the One you are really working for. And if you don't do your best for Him, He will pay you in a way that you won't like - for He has no special favorites who can get away with shirking. You employers must be just, fair to all your subordinates. Always remember that you, too, have a Ruler in heaven Who is closely watching you.' - Colossians 3:18-4:1, Holy Scriptures 'For YÁOHU UL's sake, obey every law of your government; those of the president as head of state, and those of his officials, for He has sent them to punish all who do wrong, and to honor those who do right. It is YÁOHU UL's will that your noble lives should silence those who foolishly condemn the Glorious Message without knowing what it can do for them, having never experienced its power. You are free from the law, but that doesn't mean you are free to do wrong. Live as those who are free to do only YÁOHU UL's will at all times. Show respect for everyone. Love your fellow-believers in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA everywhere. Fear YÁOHU UL and honor the government. Subordinates, you must respect your authorities and do whatever they tell you - not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are harsh and cruel. Praise our Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA if you are punished for doing right! Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are penalized for doing wrong; but if you do right and suffer for it, and are patient beneath the punishments, YÁOHU UL is well pleased. This suffering is all part of the work YÁOHU UL has given you. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA, Who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in His steps. He never sinned, never told a lie, never answered back when insulted; when He suffered He did not threaten to get even; He left His case in the hands of YÁOHU UL Who is always just.' - 1 Káfos (Peter) 2:13-23, Holy Scriptures YÁOHU UL expects everyone holding a seat of authority to use His Words to reprove, rebuke, correct and exhort his subordinates in any setup of authority. Warnings, rebukes, loving discipline and penalties are to be given and enforced to promote diligence, uprightness, progress, advancements, harmony and success, at the same time fighting evil, laziness and all kinds of wickedness in the home, at work, in the office or anywhere else. Whoever is holding a seat of authority has this obligation of sharing and enforcing His Word with its moral laws among the subordinates, and the authority is principally accountable and answerable to YÁOHU UL, the Supreme Authority, as well as to his immediate human authorities, whose minds YÁOHU UL is in control of. If the authority fails and does not give out His words, warnings, rebukes and admonitions among the subordinates, and does not enforce disciplinary measures when necessary, or does not promote uprightness but on the contrary tolerates evil and wickedness, YÁOHU UL will penalize such a wicked authority with fear and trembling. Fear for his life, fear of his subordinates, fear of the unseen but imagined and other kinds of fears and torments. Why? Because he did not fear YÁOHU UL and His words and so he must be punished by being afraid of the wicked and afraid also of his subordinates. So when an authority sees something which must be corrected, rebuked and rectified, whether in behavior or attitudes, YÁOHU UL expects the authority to give out His word regarding the matter and enforce loving discipline when necessary. 'The entrance of YÁOHU UL's words gives light,' it is inscribed. If the authority does not obey this command from YÁOHU UL, and does not rebuke, warn, give out the Word, enforce loving discipline nor penalize when needed, then he will be unjust to the upright, thereby promoting wickedness and evil. Some in ranks of authority err in this manner in their vain and proud attempt to show themselves, in the eyes of their subordinates, to be more merciful to them than YÁOHU UL Himself and their other higher human authorities. Pride and misplaced mercies turn many into wicked authorities, knowingly or not. The bitter fruit? The subordinates will hate such wicked authorities, rebel against them and commit treacheries against them because they did not perform what is expected of them in promoting the well-being of their subordinates. They were leading the subordinates into sin, evil and wickedness in place of protecting them. One of the sure punishments which these wicked authorities will receive from YÁOHU UL is that they will fear and obey their subordinates, in place of their subordinates fearing and respecting them. You will observe in many households, companies or other groups wherein those holding ranks of authority are in continual fear of their subordinates. Now you know the reason why these inversions happen. Those holding ranks of authority revered their subordinates in place of YÁOHU UL, and they surely always get the penalties that they deserve. It is not uncommon to find husbands who are so afraid of their wives and children. There are bosses who are afraid of their subordinates and government officials who are afraid of their constituents, military leaders who dare not enforce discipline for fear of reprisals and insubordinations, and so on. They are receiving their own punishments from YÁOHU UL, which are clearly discernible to those with spiritual eyes of comprehension open to the truth of YÁOHU UL's words. 'But the doom of cowards, the disloyal, the corrupt, idolaters, the immoral, murderers, spiritists and liars is in the lake which burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.' - Revelation 21:8 So the upright authority must speak out the appropriate inscribed words of YÁOHU UL in every case among his subordinates, give out rebukes, reproofs, admonitions, edifications, warnings and enforce loving discipline among them whenever necessary, without fear nor favorites, and this must be done in the fear of and reverence for YÁOHU UL, the Supreme Authority. In return, YÁOHU UL will see to it that the subordinates respect and obey their upright authorities and YÁOHU UL will be the Defender, Avenger and Protector of upright authorities against all forms of rebellions, treacheries and insubordinations, if any. The rule and administration of upright authorities will be long, peaceful, clean, successful, delightful as well as prosperous! The reverential fear of YÁOHU UL is to hate wickedness and is the beginning of true wisdom! 'Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the upright remains firm.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:7 'The house of the wicked will be ruined, but the tent of the upright will flourish.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 14:11 'A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 15:27 'Authorities hate wrongdoing, for a throne (seat of authority) is established through uprightness.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:12 'An authority's wrath is a harbinger of death, but a wise person will appease it. When a leader's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.' - Maush'léi 16:14-15 'Whoever gives heed to teaching prospers, and favored is he who trusts in YÁOHU UL.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:20 'Arrogant lips do not befit a fool - how much worse lying lips are to a ruler!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:7 'Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent - YÁOHU UL detests them both.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:15 'A wicked man accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the course of justice.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:23 'It is not proper to punish an innocent man, or to penalize officials for their integrity.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:26 'It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury - how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!' - Maush'léi 19:10 'A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.' - Maush'léi 19:19 'The upright man leads a blameless life; favored are his children after him.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:7 'When an authority sits on his chair to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:8 'A wise leader winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:26 'Love and faithfulness keep a leader safe; through love his royal throne (seat of authority) is made secure.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:28 'The Upright One takes note of the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:12 'The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with YÁOHU UL.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:31 'A prudent man foresees the danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep on going and suffer for it.' - Maush'léi 22:4 'He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury (power to rule and command) will be ruined.' - Maush'léi 22:8 'He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich - both come to poverty.' - Maush'léi 22:16 'Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for YÁOHU UL will take up their case and will plunder those who plunder them.' - Maush'léi 22:22-23 'A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases power; for waging war you need guidance, and for victory, many advisers.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:5-6 'For though an upright man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by a single calamity.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:16 'It is glory to YÁOHU UL to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of leaders.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:2 'A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:16 ======================== Q. Who is the Supreme Authority in the whole universe? A. YÁOHU UL, the Holy One of Yaoshorúl, the genuine Creator, Who is the Father of all who are one with and a follower of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. ======================== Q. What are some of the telltale signs of a rebel in sheep's clothing who masquerades under false pretenses and hypocrisies? A. He, like the snake, always wags his tongue to wet his lips, especially when talking; he winks his eyes more often than normal, and his eyes are always wandering to and fro. His eyeballs are extraordinarily bulging; the more the bulge, the more rebellious is the person. He, like Koreh, is inclined to hurl accusations, complaints, criticisms and insults as his means of diverting people's observation away from him and towards others who are in authority. 'A man who mocks his father and despises his mother shall have his eye plucked out by ravens and eaten by vultures.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 30:17 'A scoundrel and villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth, who winks with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers, who plots evil with deceit deep in his heart - he always incites dissension. Therefore calamity will overtake him quickly; he will unexpectedly be ruined - without remedy.' - Maush'léi 6:12-15 'He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:30 'A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:24 Please read the YAOHÚSHUA guideline on false prophets for more detailed information as regards body language of the wicked. It's a spiritually-awakening guideline for you to read and fully comprehend. ======================== Q. What do you mean by 'checks and balances'? A. As a form of deterrent against abuses and tyranny by those holding seats of authority, YÁOHU UL has instituted a way by which each one holding a seat of authority is subject and answerable to a higher human authority, besides Himself. The kings of Yaoshorúl before were subject to continual checks, admonitions and rebukes from the prophets of YÁOHU UL. In modern times, the president is subject to impeachment by the members of congress if he violates the constitution; the judiciary may nullify congress's laws if unconstitutional; and the president may pardon those convicted by the judiciary. All these are human deterrents against possible abuses of power and authority, because YÁOHU UL knows fully well that ordinary humans are not perfect. The government has the power to punish parents who abuse their children, and families have the power not to elect again those who were inept and abusive while in serving in the government. Spiritual leaders have the authority to excommunicate members who instigate rebellion or are unruly, while the members of the boards of deacons may expel ministers who are immoral or abusive. Those in the military who commit crimes are indicted before its court martial while those convicted may appeal to higher courts if they were victims of injustice or false accusations. In other words, a system which provides for checks and balances between and among those holding seats of authority is an effective deterrent which prevents and combats abuses, corruption and injustices because each one is accountable and answerable to another of higher or equal authority. ======================== Q. Why must the subordinate pray for those in authority? A. Because unless the authority is bound, ha-satán cannot activate inside the jurisdiction of the authority. The human authority is the invisible yet immediate umbrella of protection of the subordinate. True that there is not one perfect umbrella, except the triune YÁOHU Ulhím, and the wise person will not throw his umbrella in the midst of a tempest just because there is a hole in it. He mends the hole for more solid protection against the torrential rain. Likewise, the subordinate must cover with intercessory prayers his authorities especially as regards his shortcomings, so the subordinate may be more protected under his jurisdiction. While the subordinate is safely in and under his jurisdiction (umbrella of protection), the enemy cannot activate to steal, kill and ruin the subordinate. So ha-satán needs to bind the authority first, after the authority has been bound by the enemy, then all the subordinates under his jurisdiction would now be open to enemy attacks and ruin. YÁOHU UL forbid! That is why it is important that the subordinates must always pray and intercede for the edification and increased empowerment of their authorities, to safeguard against the fiery darts of the enemy, the dragon. 'Pray for the head of country and all others who are in authority over you, or are in places of high responsibility, so you can live in peace and quietness, spending your time in holy living and thinking much about hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. This is fine and pleases YÁOHU UL.' - 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 2:2-3 'Once, when YAOHÚSHUA expelled a demon from a man who couldn't speak, his voice returned to him. The crowd was exhilarated and thrilled, but some said, 'No wonder he can cast them out. He gets his power from ha-satán, the king of demons.!' Others asked for something to happen in the sky to prove his claim of being hol-MEHUSHKHÁY. He knew the thoughts of each of them, so He said: 'Any kingdom filled with internal conflicts is doomed; so is a home filled with arguments and conflict. Therefore, if what you say is true, that ha-satán is fighting against himself by empowering Me to expel his demons, how can his kingdom survive? And if I am empowered by ha-satán, what about your own followers? For they expel demons, too! Do you think this proves they are possessed by ha-satán? Ask them if you are right! But if I am driving out demons because of power from YÁOHU UL, it proves that the Kingdom of YÁOHU UL has arrived.' For when ha-satán, tough and fully armed, guards his palace, it is safe - until someone more powerful and better-armed attacks and overcomes him and deprives him of his weapons and carries off his belongings. Anyone who is not for Me is against Me; if he isn't helping Me, he is really hurting My cause.' - Luke 11:14-23, Holy Scriptures The converse of the spiritual truth in this object lesson is also valid, i.e., binding of the authority first before the enemy, ha-satán, can attack the subordinates. ======================== Q. Would it be correct to sue my authorities in cases where my rights are violated or in case they refuse to give what is legally due me? A. Meekness means the surrender of all the individual's rights. When someone is meek, he does not get angry even if his rights are violated because he has surrendered all his personal rights to YÁOHU UL. All his daily expectations are accepted with gratefulness from YÁOHU UL, whatever He gives daily. This is the reason why the meek are delightful as well as prosperous; the meek are the inheritors of the land. The meek person fully realizes that his delight does not depend on what he receives nor possesses, but in the gladness of the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' - knowing that everything is well between him and YÁOHU UL. To the meek, what is paramount is being with the Messiah YAOHÚSHUA. Everything in his life may disappear, yet he would still be perfectly satisfied, contented and glad so long as ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA is in his heart and is always with him. Think on these words of Yaoháv (Job): 'Shall we receive only pleasantness from the hand of YÁOHU UL and never anything unpleasant?' - Yaoháv 2:10 'Even though the fig trees are all dried up, and there is neither blossom left nor fruit; and though the olive crops all fail, and the fields lie barren; even if the flocks die in the fields and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will be glad in YÁOHU UL, I will be delightful in the UL of my salvation. YÁOHU UL is my power, and He will give me the speed of a deer and bring me safely over the mountains (i.e. problems)!' - Habkóak (Habakkuk) 3:17-19 In cases where those in seats of authority refuse to give your pay, simply think of it as something you have given. Think of it as your seed of kindness sown which will all return to you later with much more besides (sevenfold return!). Positively think of it as YÁOHU UL's way of giving you an opportunity to sow seeds of love in order that you may be entitled to receive rich harvests in the future, because you have returned kindness for evil. Leave the matter in YÁOHU UL's hands for He has spoken: 'Don't be quick-tempered - that is being stupid.' - Ecclesiastes 7:9 'Never pay back evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. Don't quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible. Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to YÁOHU UL, for He has said that He will repay those who deserve it. Don't take the law into your own hands. On the contrary, feed your enemy if he is hungry. If he thirsts, give him something to drink and you will be 'heaping coals of fire on his head.' In other words, he will feel so ashamed of himself for what he has committed against you. Don't let evil get the upper hand but conquer evil with kindness.' - Romans 12:17-21, Holy Scriptures 'A poor man's field may yield abundant food, but injustice sweep it away.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:23 'It is not right to be partial to the wicked or to deprive the innocent of justice.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 18:5 'These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging is not correct: Whoever says to the guilty, 'You are innocent' - people will curse him and nations denounce him. But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich reward will come upon them.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:23-25 'Many seek an audience with a leader, but it is from YÁOHU UL that a person gets justice.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:26 'The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and examines him.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 18:17 'A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will perish.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:9 'A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:11 'It is to a man's honor to avoid conflicts, but every fool is quick to quarrel.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:3 'Do not say, 'I'll pay you back for this wrong!' Wait for YÁOHU UL and He will deliver you.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:22 'Do not testify against your neighbor without cause, or use your lips to deceive.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:28 Always be positive and never bear grudges against those who have caused you harm or injustice. Love them, pray for them and deal nicely with them; then your rewards from YÁOHU UL will be very great! These are opportunities to reveal one's true character to those around, for it is only during pressures and trying predicaments do true character traits of the individual surface and are fully revealed (to oneself and to those people around him). If they prefer to glorify the enemy by means of their misdeeds, then you in turn glorify YÁOHU UL by your meekness and forbearing attitudes. 'If you must suffer for being right, you are favored.' Forgive them, pray for them, talk positively about them and don't curse them. Then go and transfer to another job or work which will give you the payments due the services you have rendered honestly. Be careful not to allow any root of bitterness to grow in your heart against those who didn't give what was due you. Think also that some time in the past, perhaps you also withheld payments from those who were deserving to be paid. The case might be a simple test. It may also be the bitter fruit of bad seeds sown previously. Only you will know the root cause after prayerfully reviewing your past conduct. Once someone is out of a business entity or company, he must never backbite his former employers or managers, for that would be returning evil for the past kindness which they have shown the subordinate. That would be an ungrateful and treacherous attitude because had one's employers known at the outset that the subordinate would one day backstab them, they would never have come to trust him to belong to their group in the first place. The subordinate must always honor the trust given him by his former employers when he was hired, believing in his integrity and loyalty, whether in or out of the company. That's the desirable character trait which YÁOHU UL always surely rewards with future advancements, wealth and honor! 'YAOHÚSHUA knew their thoughts and replied, 'A divided kingdom ends in ruin. A town or home divided against itself cannot remain. And if ha-satán is driving out ha-satán, he is fighting himself, and dismantling his own kingdom. And if, as you claim, I am expelling demons by invoking the powers of ha-satán, then what power do your own people use when they cast them out? Let them answer your charges! But if I am expelling demons by the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA,' then the Kingdom of YÁOHU UL has arrived among you. One cannot rob ha-satán's kingdom without first binding ha-satán. Only then can his demons be expelled! Anyone who isn't helping Me is hurting My cause.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 12:25-30 'A tree is identified by its fruit. A tree from a select variety yields delectable fruit; poor varieties never.' - Man-YÁOHU 12:33 'Then Káfos (Peter) came to him and asked, 'Sir, how often should I forgive a brother who sins against me, seven times?' 'No!' YAOHÚSHUA replied, 'seventy times seven!' The Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who determined to bring his accounts up to date. In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him $10,000,000! He couldn't pay, so the king ordered him sold for the debt, also his wife and children and everything he had. But the man fell down before the king, his face in the dust, and said, 'Oh, sir, be patient with me and I will pay it all.' Then the king was filled with pity for him and released him and forgave his debt. But when the man left the king, he went to a man who owed him $2,000 and grabbed him by the throat and demanded immediate payment. The man fell down before him and begged him to give him a little time. 'Be patient and I will pay it,' he pled. But his creditor wouldn't wait. He had the man apprehended and jailed until the debt would be paid in full. Then the man's friends went to the king and told him what had happened. And the king called before him the man he had forgiven and said, 'You evil-hearted wretch! Here I forgave you all that huge debt, just because you asked me to - should you not have mercy on others, just as I had mercy on you?' Then the angry king sent the man to the torture chamber until he had paid every last cent due. Likewise shall My heavenly YÁOHU ABí (Father) do to you if you refuse to truly forgive your brethren.' After YAOHÚSHUA had finished this address, He left Galilee and circled back to YAOHÚ-dah from over the Yardayán River. Vast crowds followed Him, and He healed their sick. Some Pharisees came to interview Him, and tried to trap Him into saying something that would ruin Him. 'Do you permit divorce?' they asked. 'Don't you read the Scriptures?' He replied. 'In them it is inscribed that at the beginning YÁOHU UL created man and woman, and that a man should leave his father and mother, and be forever united to his wife. The two shall become one - no longer two, but one!' 'And no man may divorce what YÁOHU UL has united together.' 'Then, why,' they asked, 'did Mehushúa say a man may divorce his wife by merely writing her a letter of dismissal?' YAOHÚSHUA replied, 'Mehushúa did that in recognition of your hard and evil hearts, but it was not what YÁOHU UL had originally planned. And I tell you this, that anyone who divorces his wife, except for fornication, and marries another, commits adultery.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 18:21-19:9, Holy Scriptures The wise who hold seats of authority can immediately discern fine character traits among their subordinates. They also are always wary against subordinates who speak ill of their former employers because if that subordinate can afford to malign his former employers who, for years, have been YÁOHU UL's agents in benefiting and supporting him and his family, then it would not be surprising if this subordinate would most likely do the same against his current employers, after he would have transferred to another company and not in the far-off future. Ungratefulness, disloyalty and treachery against those who somehow helped the subordinate in the past would be reckoned like returning evil for kindness in YÁOHU UL's sight. The subordinate must always return kindness for kindness, and kindness for evil, if he wants to have a long, prosperous, successful and delightful life. 'If you return evil for kindness, the curse shall be upon your home.' - Maush'lei (Proverbs) 17:13, Holy Scriptures ======================== Q. If one obeys orders from his authorities, do they become responsible for the subordinate's actions? A. When the subordinate obeys legitimate commands and orders from his authorities, he is likewise primarily responsible for his own actions. Only the subordinate is in full control and is accountable for his own actions, the way he executes the legitimate orders and the manner in which they are done. Although the authority who gave the legitimate command or order is also expected to always protect and defend his subordinate in carrying out the orders or commands given, yet he is only secondarily accountable for his role in giving the commands or orders. For those activities and actions of the subordinates which are not authorized nor ordered by those in authority, the subordinate is solely responsible and answerable for his actions which were beyond or in violation of the commands, warnings, orders and prohibitions given him by his authority. For example, the orderly was sent by his boss to deliver a parcel to a client two blocks down the commercial hub and while on his way, the orderly was tempted and went to watch some lewd attractions along some alley and while there, he was mugged and severely beaten. Is the boss responsible and answerable for that unpleasant event? No. The boss' command did not include the order that should the orderly, on the way, see some attractive diversion that he should first go and indulge in it. That's the orderly's own wrongdoing, his self-will, and it was not included in the orders given him. The orderly received what he deserved. 'A wicked orderly falls into trouble, but a reliable one brings healing.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 13:17 'A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against YÁOHU UL.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:3 (Or, a person commits sin and stupidities then blames YÁOHU UL, and the immediate authorities or others for his own foolishness.) 'In the paths of the wicked lie thorns and snares, but he who guards his soul keeps far from them.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:5 'Like cutting off one's feet or drinking poison is to send a message by the hand of the stupid.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 26:6 If all the actions of subordinates are the sole responsibility of those in authority, then YÁOHU UL would then be responsible for all the wickedness which people do on this planet. Absurd, isn't it? The truth of the matter is, each one is responsible, accountable and answerable for his own actions. The upright are rewarded, the wicked are punished. That's YÁOHU UL's system of justice and rule of uprightness. Passing the buck is not allowed in YÁOHU UL's Kingdom. ======================== Q. Does YÁOHU UL prohibit His children from joining employees' unions or employee cooperatives? A. No, if the goals and activities of such organizations are towards noble objectives and in harmony with the precepts of uprightness and virtue. But one is prohibited from participating in mass actions against the management or against those in seats of authority. It is not one of the believer's calling to rebel against those in authority. Let the wicked perform those roles as goats, but believers in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA must keep true to His Words, like sheep who are meek under the care and protection of their Chief Shepherd. The children of the goat here on earth have their parts to perform, but those who are the elect of YÁOHU UL have also their own duties to observe. Let the goats do their wicked activities, but believers must be like sheep in their meekness, humility and complete reliance upon their Chief Shepherd. Sheep never resist, sheep don't rebel, only goats do. 'Do not join the many in committing evil.' Why resist, why rebel when you can pray with fasts? There is nothing difficult for YÁOHU UL to do, and His eyes are always looking to and fro throughout all the earth to reveal Himself powerful in behalf of those whose hearts are upright toward Him. But one may ask: 'What if the authority, due to his own wickedness, deserves to be deposed, wouldn't it be right to go with the mob in lynching him?' If it is really YÁOHU UL's will to depose the wicked authority, let it be done through the hands of the wicked and not through the holy hands of the believers. Let others do it. It need not be through you. There are enough unbelievers to carry those out. In other words, it is not one of the believer's calling to be executioners of those in authority. Think on ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Who even healed the ear of the person who was among those apprehending Him! Anyone who preaches a messiah who is a rebel against those in authority or a messiah who is running for the presidency in a political election or a messiah who is a radical labor leader or a messiah who encourages people to worship statues and idols, is preaching another false messiah and surely he is not YAOHÚSHUA the only genuine Messiah! Most probably he is the spirit of the anti-messiah: 'gee-ZEUS' who is notorious for promoting the aforementioned rebellious activities. If only people have called unto and prayed to YÁOHU UL, and not to idols, much tyrannies, abuses, rebellions, revolutions, insurrections and coups could have been avoided in mankind's chronology. YAOHÚSHUA is the truth that sets people free to serve, worship and really obey the perfect will of YÁOHU UL, the real Creator Eternal. ======================== Q. Why did Judas Ish-Kerioth rebel against His perfect Authority, hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA? A. Yes, ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA is perfect in everything He does, sinless and pure. Yet, one of his subordinates rebelled against Him. Why? Was it because he had sown some form of rebellion in the past or tolerated it in others? No. He did neither. The treachery and treason which Judas Ish-Kerioth did against his Authority and Ruler occurred because it was foreordained to happen, to fulfill all that was inscribed about hol-MEHUSHKHÁY and because Judas was bound to obey his real father, ha-satán, to which he truly belonged. The Messiah YAOHÚSHUA had to suffer the penalties of the unjust so believers in Him would be reckoned as just, upright in YÁOHU UL's sight. The just for the unjust; He is our substitutionary sacrifice. ======================== Q. What happens to those subordinates who destroy their fellow subordinates through rumor-mongering, false accusations, libel, slander or backbiting? A. The authority's ire will fall on those who commit these wickedness among the subordinates, after a while. The one who is patient in suffering will finally win. 'The anger of the authority is a harbinger of death and a wise man will appease it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:14 'Many favors are showered on those who please the authority.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:15 'How much better is wisdom than gold, and comprehension than silver!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:16 'The path of the upright leads away from evil; he who follows that path is safe.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:17 'Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 16:18 'The wicked live for rebellion; they shall be severely punished.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:11 'If you repay evil for kindness, the curse will remain upon your home.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:13 'YÁOHU UL despises those who say that bad is fine, and being upright is bad.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 17:15 'A worthless witness cares nothing for truth - he delights on his sins too much. Mockers and rebels shall be severely punished.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:28-29 'The authority's fury is like that of a roaring lion; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.' - Maush'léi 20:2 'Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 25:15 'The one who sets a trap for others will get caught in himself. Roll a boulder down on someone, and it will roll back and crush you.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 26:27 'Do you want justice? Don't fawn on the judge, but ask YÁOHU UL for it!' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 29:26 ======================== Q. What is the scriptural role of the husband in the family? A. Being the agent of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, Who is the unseen Head of the family and the members of which are believers in Him, the husband must perform the duties of a prophet, priest as well as king - again, as the agent of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself. As a prophet, YÁOHU UL's spokesman and forthteller, it is the husband's duty to speak out the Words of YÁOHU UL regarding every matter that concerns each member of the family. The husband must have sufficient knowledge of the written Word so the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' indwelling can teach and remind him of YÁOHU UL's words applicable to everyone and in every case. As a priest, the husband must lead and bring the whole family closer to YÁOHU UL daily in the reading of the Word, in prayers, in serving Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA, both in the secular world and in the congregation of believers, and in other spiritual activities. As a king, the husband must establish basic family policies, rules of discipline, regulations and sanctions which are all based upon the written words of YÁOHU UL. It is the wife's duty to implement the rules and see to it that the children follow and obey the husband's orders. Again, the husband is required to perform these functions in the family only as the agent of the real Head of the family Who is hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA Himself, and only when the family members are believers in Him too. In cases where the family members are not believers in the Messiah YAOHÚSHUA, the husband cannot perform these duties effectively because he is disconnected from the real Head of families. ======================== Q. And what is the scriptural role of the wife? A. The wife's service to ha-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA is much like the service of the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' (Holy Spirit) to both the Father and the Son. The wife must be fully supportive of the husband and she is to implement, encourage and always make sure that all of the husband's rules and policies are obeyed by the children and other subordinates. The wife must also be obedient and submissive to the husband, again, if the members of the family are believers in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. If the family members are not believers in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, then the wife cannot successfully perform her duties effectively because the family is separated from the legitimate Head of all families. 'Without Me, you cannot do anything,' said Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. ======================== Q. What are the duties of parents to their unmarried children? A. To teach them the Word - 'You must teach them to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk; at bedtime and the first subject in the morning.' - Deuteronomy 6:7 To train them in right conduct and attitudes - 'Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:6 To provide for their spiritual and material needs - 'Little children don't pay for their parents' food, it's the other way around; parents must supply food for their children.' - 2 Corinthians 12:14 To nurture and care for them - 'And now a word to you parents: Don't keep on scolding and nagging your children, making them angry and resentful. Rather, bring them up with the loving discipline that our Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA Himself approves, with admonitions and holy advice.' - Ephesians 6:4 To control them - 'He must have a well-behaved family, with children who obey quickly and quietly.' - 1 YÁOHU-tam (Timothy) 3:4 To love them - 'These older women must train the younger women to live quietly, to love their husbands and their children and to be sensible and clean minded, spending their time in their own homes, being kind and obedient to their husbands, in order that the YAOHÚSHUA kind of faith can't be spoken against by those who know them.' - Titus 2:4-5 To set the right and holy examples for the children to emulate and imitate - 'And I have sanctified Myself that they may be sanctified.' - YÁOHU-khánam (John) 17:19 ======================== Q. What are the character traits of the sluggard, the slothful and the lazy subordinate? A. Let the YÁOHU UL's words in the Holy Scriptures answer this query: 'A lazy man is brother to the destroyer.' - Maush'léi 18:9 'A lazy fellow is a pain to his employers - like smoke in their eyes or vinegar that sets the teeth on edge.' - Maush'léi 10:26 'Lazy men are soon poor; hard workers get rich.' - Maush'léi 10:4 'Go to the ant, you sluggard; think of its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it saves up its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.' 'How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep?' 'A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest - poverty then will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 6:6-11 'Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 10:4 'As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 10:26 'He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:11 'From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with fine things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.' - Maush'léi 12:14 'Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:24 'The lazy man does not roast his game, but the diligent man prizes his belongings.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 12:27 'The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.' - Maush'léi 13:4 'All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 14:23 'The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 15:19 'One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 18:9 'Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless man goes hungry.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 19:15 'A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:4 'Do not love sleep or you will become poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 20:13 'The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:5 'He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and luxury will never become rich.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 21:17 'In the house of the wise are stocks of delectable food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he gets.' - Maush'léi 21:20 'The sluggard's craving will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. All day long he craves for more, but the upright give without sparing.' - Maush'léi 21:25-26 'The sluggard says, 'There is a lion outside!' or 'I will be murdered along the roads!'' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 22:13 'Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.' - Maush'léi 22:29 'Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:27 'I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins. I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw: A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest - and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 24:30-34 'The sluggard says, 'There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming along the roads!'' 'Like a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.' 'The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he is too lazy to bring it back to his mouth.' 'The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.' - Maush'léi (Proverbs) 26:13-16 'Now here is a command, dear brethren, given in the Name of our Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY by His royal authority: Keep away from any Yaohúshuahée (believer) who spends his days in laziness and does not follow the ideal of hard work we set up for you. Even while we were still there with you we gave you this rule: 'He who does not work shall not eat!'' - 2 Thessalonians 3:6;10 In other words, you don't work, you don't eat. ======================== Q. Scripturally speaking, what is the best form of government? A. 'UL-ocracy' (otherwise known in the secular world as 'theocracy') is the scriptural form of government prescribed by YÁOHU UL. 'Ulocracy' means that YÁOHU UL is the King of His people. YÁOHU UL is made the Supreme Ruler of the nation and His words, laws and regulations are obeyed by all the constituents thereof. In Ulocracy (for want of a better term), YÁOHU UL rules and presides in all matters pertaining to the general governance of the people and the entire nation. His will is obeyed by all. YÁOHU UL reveals his rules, regulations, directions and verdicts through His spokespersons (the prophets) and He has His priests to serve the people in spiritual matters. In this system of government, there is no king or president because YÁOHU UL is the King and President of the entire nation. He is the Head of the Country. There are also no lawmakers and legislators because YÁOHU UL is the Lawgiver. The prophets also served as judges in enforcing YÁOHU UL's laws among the citizenry. Let's find out now what transpired when Yaoshorúl wanted to have a human national leader in place of YÁOHU UL Himself: 'In his old age, Shamu-Ul retired and appointed his sons as judges in his place. Yao-Ul and Abi-YÁOHU, his oldest sons, held court in Beer-Sheba; but they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and were very corrupt in the rendering of justice. Finally the leaders of Yaoshorúl met in Ramah to discuss the matter with Shamu-Ul. They told him that since his retirement things hadn't been the same, for his sons were not upright men.' 'Give us a king like all the other nations have,' they pleaded. Shamu-Ul was so upset and went to YÁOHU UL for advice. 'Do as they say,' YÁOHU UL replied, 'for I am the One they are rejecting, not you - they don't want Me to be their King any longer. Ever since I brought them from Egypt they have continually forsaken Me and followed their idols. And now they are giving you the same treatment. Do as they ask, but warn them about what it will be like to have a king!' So Shamu-Ul told the people what YÁOHU UL had said: 'If you insist upon having a king, he will conscript your sons and make them run before his chariots; some will be made to lead his troops into battle, while others will be slave laborers; they will be forced to plow in the royal fields, and harvest his crops without pay and make his weapons and chariot equipment. He will take your daughters from you and force them to cook and bake and make perfumes for him. He will take away the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his friends. He will take a tenth of your harvest and give it to his favorites. He will demand your slaves and the finest of your youth and will use your animals for his own gain. He will demand a tenth of your flocks, and you shall be his slaves. You will shed bitter tears because of this king you are demanding, but YÁOHU UL will not help you.'' But the people refused to hearken to the warning of Shamu-Ul. 'Even so, we still want a king,' they said, 'for we want to be like the nations around us. The king will govern us and lead us to battle.' So Shamu-Ul told YÁOHU UL what the people had said, and YÁOHU UL replied again, 'Then do as they say and give them a king.' So Shamu-Ul agreed and sent the men home again.' - 1 Shamu-Ul 8, Holy Scriptures ======================== Q. Is there any hope ever that we can live under a perfect president, king or government here on earth? A. Definitely, under the rulership of the King of kings and Ruler of rulers - YAOHÚSHUA - the Genuine Messiah! 'On that day, YÁOHU UL will punish the fallen angels in the heavens, and the proud rulers of the nations on earth. They will be rounded up like prisoners and imprisoned in a dungeon until they are tried and condemned. Then YÁOHU UL Tzavulyáo (the Commander of Heaven's Armies) will mount His throne in Tziyón and rule gloriously in Jerusalem, in the sight of all the elders of His people. Such glory there will be that all the brightness of the sun and moon will seem to fade away.' - Yaoshua-YÁOHU (Isaiah) 24:21-23 'See, I am creating new heavens and a new earth - so amazing that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Be glad; exult forevermore in My creation. Look! I will recreate Jerusalem as a place of delight, and her people shall be a delight! And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and in My people; and the voice of weeping and crying shall not be heard there anymore. No longer will babies die when only a few days old; no longer will men be thought of as old at age 100! Only sinners will die that young! In those days, when a man builds a house, he will keep on living in it - it will not be ruined by invading armies as in the past. My people will plant vineyards and eat the fruit themselves - their enemies will not confiscate them. For My people will live as long as trees and will long delight in their hard-won gains. Their harvests will not be eaten by their enemies; their children will not be born to be a cannon fodder. For they are the children of those whom YÁOHU UL has favored. I will answer them before they even call to Me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!' The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat hay as the ox does, and poisonous snakes shall smite no more! In those days nothing and no one shall be hurt or be ruined in all My Holy Mountain,' says YÁOHU UL.' - Yaoshua-YÁOHU (Isaiah) 65:17-25, Holy Scriptures ======================== Q. What must you do now? A. Repent and believe on hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, receive Him into your heart as your one and only life Ruler and Governor, Savior and Redeemer, and you shall be saved, you and your household. Then begin living in the newness of life which only Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA can provide as you walk according to His word and precepts. It is the only kind of life worth living on this earth. YAOHÚSHUA - the only hope in this world! If you now realize the mistakes, wickedness and sins which you have committed in the past, especially against your authorities, confess and admit them before YÁOHU UL now, and ask for His forgiveness and cleansing through the 'DAM' (blood) of hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA. This will cut off all the bitter fruit of those bad seeds sown in the past. You now become a new creation in hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA, old things are passed away, behold, everything becomes new! Being truly remorseful about your past mistakes and rebellions, you are now humble enough to ask for forgiveness and pardon from all those in authority whom you have offended in the past, especially your parents and former employers. Why? To eliminate their consequent bitter fruit in your personal life and service to your new Ruler: YAOHÚSHUA, the genuine Messiah. Remember, without hol-MEHUSHKHÁY YAOHÚSHUA in your heart, you cannot perform your duties and responsibilities effectively and successfully as a person in authority. And you cannot fully please your authorities as a subordinate if you are in conflict with the Supreme Authority above all - YÁOHU UL, the Holy One of Yaoshorúl. All this is given to you in true love and deep humility, 'ol Shúam' (in the Name of) YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, am-nám! ======================== We fully believe that, by the favor and mercy of YÁOHU UL, the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' is now teaching all of you, leading you into all truth, reminding you of the words of Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA, is revealing Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA now to each one of you, and that YÁOHU UL always watches over His words to perform them. We also believe that the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' is the One Who is giving life and powerful oiling to YÁOHU UL's words, and He's now convicting your hearts in regard to sin, uprightness and judgment, and we now bind all of you to the full submission to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, now and forever, 'ol Shúam' (in the Name of) YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, and we all declare, am-nám! Remember, every knee must bow to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA and every tongue confess that YAOHÚSHUA is Molkhiúl of all, to the glory of YÁOHU UL, the Most High! And whatever we bind on earth is bound in the heaven immediately! 'For this purpose the Son of YÁOHU UL was revealed, to expunge the works of the wicked one!' - 1 YÁOHU-khánam (John) 3:8, Holy Scriptures And we now release and loose all of you from all the powers of ha-satán and from all his religious wicked spirits, evil spirits of confusion, all lying spirits, and all kinds of seducing spirits and we stop, rebuke and renounce all their wicked influences, deceptions, power and control over your whole person and we now set you free from all the powers of all evil spirits now. We also now tie, bind you to full and immediate submission to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY now and for always! Whatever we release, let loose on earth is released, loosed likewise in heaven, and whatever we tie, bind on earth is bound also in heaven! 'Ol Shúam' YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, and we all agree, am-nám! Remember, it was Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA Who died for your sins, and not religion. Religion is not the Savior. YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY is the Savior Who is willing and able to help, deliver, heal and save you! For the weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world; on the contrary, they are very powerful, through YÁOHU UL, to demolish fortresses. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of YÁOHU UL, and we now take captive every thought to make it submissive to Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA. And we now overcome ha-satán by the 'DAM' (blood) of Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY and by the words of our testimony, and since we resist ha-satán, we win! Hodayáo (thanks) be to YÁOHU UL GABÓR (the Brave Warrior) Who always makes sure that we triumph through Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, and truly we are greater than conquerors! And we do not allow ha-satán to steal in any manner the words of YÁOHU UL sown in your hearts now and forever! 'Ol Shúam' YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, am-nám! Now that you believe in His Shúam (Name) and accept Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY as the true Messiah, say, speak, I repeat, you say and speak this simple prayer right now, from your heart, to formalize your inner faith in Him: ======================== Sinner's Prayer of Repentance YÁOHU UL, Who dwells in shua-ólmayao (heavenly heights), I now believe that You are the real Maker of all, my Creator; I believe that You are the true Holy One of Yaoshorúl, no one else; You are the 'UL' of Abruhám, YÁOHUtz-kaq (Isaac) and YÁOHU-caf; I acknowledge that I have sinned against You, and I do now forgive all those who have offended me in the past; I truly repent before You. Please forgive me of all my sins and cleanse me now, by the 'DAM' (blood) of Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, Who, I believe, died in my behalf, as my own individual replacement; I now make YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY as my only individual Ódmorul (Ruler) and 'Mée-hoo-shúa-yao' (Savior); I believe that He died to pay for all my sins, was buried, became alive again, went to be with YÁOHU UL, and will soon return to rule as the King of kings; I believe with perfect faith in the soon-coming return of Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY; It is inscribed: 'Everyone who calls upon the Name of YÁOHU UL shall be saved,' and I believe in the resurrection of the upright to eternal rewards, and the damnation of the wicked to eternal punishment and perdition; Please give me now the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' to indwell me as Your newly-born child in Your eternal Kingdom of uprightness, love and holiness; And please also now immerse me in the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' so I may freely receive His gifts for empowerment in my new life as a Yaohúshua-hée (faithful believer); I believe that I now receive the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA' into my heart, as my life Ruler, Governor and Maoro-éh (Teacher), as I do also believe that I now receive Your mercy, forgiveness and cleansing and the empowerment gifts of and immersion in the 'RÚKHA hol-HODSHÚA'; I praise, glorify, worship You and express my 'hodayáo' (thanks) for the free redemption and salvation You have given me. I pray all this, 'ol Shúam' (in the Name of) YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, am-nám! ======================== Now you are free, you are healed, you are delivered, you are whole! Now, glorify YÁOHU UL with me, let us exalt His NAME together! Now begin your new life with YÁOHU ABí (Father) by telling others about His LOVE and His NAME and begin loving and helping your neighbors. 'You shall love YÁOHU your Ulhím with ALL your heart, with ALL your soul and with ALL your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as you love yourself.' These are the greatest mitzvót or commandments. So begin loving YÁOHU Ulhím and your neighbors now. 'Ol Shúam' YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, am-nám! If you don't have a copy of the 'Biblia Hebraica' or the Holy Scriptures, better get one immediately and begin reading the Word! And this is for your spiritual growth, which is vital. Simply make the necessary corrections as you read, now that you know the truth. 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What immersions does YÁOHU Ulhím require of each believer to undergo? Q. Why atheists cannot answer simple queries regarding the first-cause or the prime mover of the universe, the origin of everything and the final end of everything? Who caused the first motion in the universe, who began everything moving? Who created all the elements in the universe? Who made the basic elements of the universe? What will the final end be, if any? Q. Why are there many who are poor and why are some rich? What is the secret behind it all? Or does everything depend on the idols of money, success, fortune and fate? Q. What are wicked occult objects and symbols and what are their ill-effects on those who have them? Q. Why are there so much turmoil and problems in our family? How do I relate to my parents and employers to gain all the benefits in this life? ======================== Truly, Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA is the truth that sets you free from all lies, deceptions and curses of the enemy! He is the Light of life! He protects you from the mark of the beast, the anti-messiah. The enemy came to kill, to rob and to ruin; Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA came to give you life and life more enriched! You have now united with, not another religion, but with the Person of the authentic Messiah, Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, Who sets people free from all bondages, lies and deceptions of the enemy! YAOHÚSHUA is now your Deliverer, Redeemer, Healer, Ruler, Protector, Defender, Provider and Chief Shepherd of your souls. Into the hands of YÁOHU UL we entrust fully your whole person as well as your spiritual growth and walk, now and forever, 'ol Shúam' (in the Name of) YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, and we all declare, am-nám! Molkhiúl YAOHÚSHUA declared: 'Don't imagine that I came to bring peace on earth! No, rather, a sword! I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law - a man's worst of enemies will be right in his own home. If you love your father and mother more than you love Me, you are not worthy of being Mine, or if you love your son or daughter more than Me, you are not worthy of being Mine. If you refuse to take up your stake and follow Me, you are not worthy of being Mine. If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give it up for Me, you will save it.' - Man-YÁOHU (Matthew) 10:34-39, Holy Scriptures May YÁOHU UL Yaoshúayao and Shuamór favor you and keep you; May YÁOHU UL Khanyao-ám make His face shine upon you and be kind and benevolent to you always; May YÁOHU UL Shua-oléym turn His face toward you and give you peace. 'Ol Shúam' YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY and we all declare, am-nám! 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Oh, YÁOHU, YÁOHU, how excellent is Your 'Shúam' in all the earth! Y A O H Ú S H U A - the only hope in this world. All this is given to you, in true love and deep humility, 'ol Shúam' YAOHÚSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHÁY, and we all declare, am-nám. Contact us now at this E-mail address: YAOHUSHUA@email.msn.com Do it now! Every knee must bow at this Name: Y A O H Ú S H U A ! ======================== Fifth Release. Revised October 1, 5761 ==== End of File ====