Today many local assemblies establish their own “halakhah” or “way to do or WALK out the Torah.” The Torah is eternal and binding upon ALL Believers. However, how the Torah is kept may vary from group to group. This is the difference of halakhah. Torah is the doctrine while halakhah is the way to WALK. There is much freedom in halakhah. Theology leads to walls of separation that shout, “If you don’t believe exactly as I do, then, you are not welcome or you are not going to heaven.” Halakhah provides freedom and room for growth. Halakhah says, “We do it this way, yet you may do it another way. The important thing is that we are doing YHWH’s Will of the Torah.” The Scriptures allow congregations, Rabbis, and families to fulfill the mitzvot in different yet meaningful ways.Theology on the other hand, leaves no room for differences. Such thinking is often sadly exalted by people who push their personal convictions upon others. James 1:25 But the one who looks at the perfect law (PERFECT TORAH) of freedom and remains committed to it-thereby demonstrating that he is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of what that law requires-will be blessed in what he does. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now YHWH is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of YHWH is, there is liberty Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity to gratify your flesh, but through love make it your habit to serve one another. Galatians 5:1 The Messiah has set us free so that we may enjoy the benefits of freedom. So keep on standing firm in it, and stop putting yourselves under the yoke of slavery again.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:50:52 +0000
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