Deuteronomy 30:8–11 These two passages have something in common. These curses can be broken by returning to YHVH. It is logical that we cannot keep the commandments pertaining to the Temple or priests and a few other, but there are many we can keep like YHVH’s Sabbaths: the weekly, the annual (the feasts) and the seven year sabbaths (the sabbatical year.). 16 Then they journeyed from Bethel; and when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth and she suffered severe labor. When Isaac found out that he was deceived, he was very upset, but look at what he said: “Yes, he shall be blessed”, Genesis 27:33–35 Our words are so important and powerful. When Balak wanted Balaam to curse Israel, YHVH would not allow it. In the case of Balaam, he said “Must I not be careful to speak what YHVH puts in my mouth?” and in Gen 27:7 Isaac said to Esau “bless you in the presence of YHVH.” From this, we learn that YHVH was the power behind those blessings. 25 “But you shall serve YHVH your Elohim, and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your midst. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. 28 Afterward when David heard it, he said, “I and my kingdom are innocent before YHVH forever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner. Isaac was deceived by Jacob and he gave Jacob the blessing of the firstborn, thinking it was Esau. The third year tithe, a test of faithfulness, http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaica/ejud_0002_0003_0_03085.html, Generational curses and curses spoken over us. You can read more about the significance of the blood of Y’shua in the previous week’s article. This is not a hopeless situation as YHVH has promised restoration, if we return to Him in obedience. She died later in childbirth. The only way to stop curses spoken by YHVH is with sincere repentance. YHVH wants to be first in our lives, and He wants to bless us. And if yes, how will we know if what we speak is from YHVH? The question is, is this still true for us today? This has generated a big controversy, leading into the creation of two different positions and views: supporters and opponents. We are to be quick to have YHVH search our own hearts for iniquity, less YHVH judge us the same He does the wicked. This commandment is not only for the land of Israel. A blessing is not something we can inadvertently claim based on certain behavior. 32 “The one with whom you find your gods shall not live; in the presence of our kinsmen point out what is yours among my belongings and take it for yourself.” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them. 2 Samuel 3:28–29 In 2016, the first of Aviv, will be the beginning of the next sabbatical year. YHVH sent Nathan to David to confront him with his adultery with Batsheba. 20 Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known. Proverbs 18:21 There are many examples in Scripture of imprecatory prayers, or prayers of cursing against enemies. When it comes to blessings and curses spoken by YHVH, it is not difficult to understand because we know from Scripture that the blessings YHVH spoke were spoken by oath. Cursing can be found in most if not all religious traditions around the world. 5 Then David’s anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As YHVH lives, surely the man who has done this deserves to die. YHVH is sovereign and we are imperfect. Why is this? 11 Then Balak said to Balaam, “What have you done to me? bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Blessings from YHVH are varied and are sometimes promised to the nation and other times to individuals. Ella. We can take YHVH at His word. The word “invoke” can be replaced with “place.” So, when Aaron and his sons blessed the people, they placed YHVH’s name on them and He blessed them. There seems to be something irrevocable about a blessing, even when given by a human. Nevertheless, the Lord your God was not willing to listen to Balaam, but the Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing for you because the Lord your God loves you. 3. When he was finished blessing Jacob, Esau came back from the field, prepared a meal for Jacob and was ready to receive the blessing. His words have power and will not return void. I was wondering why Isaac couldn’t just revoke his words and bless Esua instead seeing that he was deceived. Numbers 6:22–27 I avoid participation in these customs/activities as much as possible. We have also looked at the blessing and curse from YHVH’s perspective. We homeschool and say a person close to us does not approve of this and may pray to YHVH to make it impossible for us, thinking that they are “doing what is best for the children.” They are in this way actually placing a curse on our homeschooling. Psalm 109:1–5 Exodus 22:28 Acts 23:5 Both have the result of bringing people to their knees. Verse Concepts. We would not go to christmas celebrations of any sort, but may accept a gift depending on circumstances. We are to return to YHVH where we are, in the nations. I apologize for our delay in answering. Curses are used by those without significant social power or who simply lack power over those they wish to curse (such as a stronger military enemy). He also promised that a remnant will remain. A priest may curse someone for violating God’s laws. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. YHVH gave the priests a special blessing to speak over the people. They are very generous people at all times, not just during the holidays. Returning to YHVH in obedience means we are to keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 30:1–5 3 They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without cause. Imprecatory prayers can only be prayed by the righteous. God may curse a person or a whole nation because of their opposition to God’s will. A “curse” is not something which is issued by someone with military, political, or physical power over the person being cursed. All of humanity, according to Christian tradition, is thus cursed with Original Sin. There is some instruction for us in Scripture regarding blessing and cursing of others. Here not keeping the Sabbatical year is specifically mentioned. David was innocent and he was righteous. They are aware that I do not observe the holidays. There is a part of me that feels that is exceptionally rude, but if you advise me that I should do that, then I will definitely do it. This confirms that we are to obey both spiritually and physically. 17 “He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. Numbers 23:20 You can read more about national blessings in Leviticus 26:1-13 and Deuteronomy 28:1-15.
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