We are responsible to walk in truth and to reject what is false (1 John 4:6). This implies that we have a moral and spiritual duty to think clearly and not to abuse our minds (Phil. 4:8; Rom. 12:2). The LORD our God will help us to do this, as Yeshua said: I will ask the Father, and he will give you a Helper (παράκλητος, someone called to ones side), to be with you forever, even the Spirit of Truth (רוּחַ הָאֱמֶת), whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him (John 14:16-17). The Spirit of Truth helps us discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable, and perfect (Rom. 12:2) and empowers us to take “every thought captive” to the reality of the Divine Presence (2 Cor. 10:4-5). Apprehension of the truth is connected to memory - both in our personal histories as well as the history of Gods redemptive actions performed on our behalf. Hence we are constantly commanded to *remember what God has done for us and to diligently repeat the truth to our children (Deut. 6:4-9). Similarly, the Spirit of Truth brings to remembrance the words of Yeshua to our hearts (John 14:26).... During this Season of Teshuvah, may God help us all to think clearly and to turn our thoughts to Him. May He protect us from the vanity of a darkened mind and from all distractions that attempt to seduce us away from Him. May the LORD give us the purity of heart to know and do His will in the truth. Amen. Hebrew for Christians.
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 02:35:14 +0000