What Have You Done Lately?

The Holy Word of the Most High Yahweh teaches accountability and credible works. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are works that reveal conversion to the naked eye of others. "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven." Matthew 5:16 People can observe the behavioral changes in obedient practitioners of Biblical concepts. The scriptures also require investment returns. Yahshua refers to this in the parable of the talents. And, at the very least someone with only one talent must bring forth a return on the initial investment. How will anyone respond when called into account by the Master; Yahshua? What have we done with our talent (s)? What have you done lately? Yahshua the Messiah had this to say about return on His investment.

"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.
And as they heard these things, He added and spoke a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of Yahweh was about to appear immediately.
Therefore He said, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingdom for himself, and to return.
And He called his ten servants and delivered ten minas, and said to them, Trade until I come back.
But his citizens hated him. And they sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this one to reign over us.
And when he had received his kingdom and had returned, then it happened that he commanded these servants to be called to him; the ones to whom he had given the silver; so that he might know what each had gained by trading.
And came the first, saying, Master, your mina has gained ten minas.
And he said to him, Well done, good servant, because you have been faithful in a least thing, have authority over ten cities.
And the second came, saying, Master, your mina has made five minas.
And he said the same to him, You be over five cities.
And another came, saying, Master, behold, here is your mina, which I have kept in a handkerchief.
For I feared you, because you are a harsh (austere) man. You take up what you did not lay down, and you reap what you did not sow.
And he said to him, I will judge you out of your own mouth, wicked servant! You knew that I was a harsh man, taking up what I had not laid down and reaping what I did not sow.
And why did you not give my silver on the bank table, and coming I might have exacted it with interest?
And he said to those who stood by, Take the mina from him and give it to him who has ten minas.
And they said to him, Master, he has ten minas.
For I say to you that to everyone who has, more will be given. And from him who has not, even that which he has will be taken from him.
But those who are my enemies, who did not desire that I should reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me." Luke 19:10-27 MJKV

The question that comes to mind can be simply put forth as, what have you done lately? How have you used your talent (s)? What have you personally accomplished (lately) that glorifies Almighty Yahweh and the Son of Man, Yahshua? In the book of James (Jacob) the faith versus works controversy comes forth in chapter 2 starting with verse 14.

"My brothers, what is the gain if anyone says he has faith, but he does not have works? Is the faith able to save him?
But if a brother or a sister is naked and may be lacking in daily food,
and any one of you say to them, Go in peace, be warmed and filled, but does not give them the things the body needs, what gain is it?
So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself.
But someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith out of my works.
You believe that Yahweh is One. You do well; even the demons believe and shudder.
But are you willing to know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?
Was not our father Abraham justified by works offering up his son Isaac on the altar? (Gen. 22:9)
You see that faith worked with his works; and out of the works the faith was made perfected.
And the Scripture was fulfilled, saying, "And Abraham believed Yahweh, and it was counted for righteousness to him;" and he was called, Friend of Yahweh. (Gen. 15:6; Isaiah. 41:8)
You see, then, that a man is justified out of works, and not out of faith only.
But in the same way Rahab the harlot was also justified out of works, having received the messengers, and sending them out by another way.
For as the body is dead apart from the spirit, so also faith is dead apart from works." James (Jacob) 2:14-26

Is faith enough to be a stand alone work or accomplishment such as stating in front of people, I Believe? Is the confession of faith enough to be saved without any works? Can we get by on the erstwhile I believe concept? Can one confess the Savior Yahshua and be exempt from any and all other works? What are works? Are there good works? Are there bad works? Yes, there are both, and one comes forth from Yahweh and one comes forth from Satan. There are many people that acknowledge the names of the Heavenly Father Yahweh, and the name of His Savior, Yahshua. However, what else have they done to amplify and perpetuate their teachings as given in the Holy Word that came down from heaven?

Perhaps you have created a website to promulgate your version of the truth. Perhaps you have gone overseas to a far and distant land such as Africa on a missionary journey. Perhaps you have even singled out a specific country for that visit, shall we say Kenya for an example? And perhaps you are plowing in another man's work and field to glorify yourself et al? Can this be called works when they are in conflict and contradiction to another religious organization that they are competing with and or trying to bring down and destroy? Hardly! “Not boasting beyond measure in the labors of others, but having hope that the growing faith among you will be increased according to our rule, to overflowing;
to preach the evangel in that beyond you, and not to boast in another's rule in things made ready." 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 (MKJV)

Does going to one selected country fulfill the requirements of Yahshua when he said "But rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel?" Matthew 10:6 (MKJV). Selected works that capitalize on or plagiarize from others is not going to be acceptable by Yahshua as credible works. Among those using the Sacred Names of the Father and the Son you will find a plethora of do nothing no accounts. Have they produced a Bible with the true names of the Most High Yahweh and the Son of Man Yahshua within the proper placement and context? Have they produced credible articles that can be compared to the Bible for relevancy and doctrinal correctness? How many books have you written lately? What about producing credible media that promulgate the true words and mission of the Messiah? Or; are you just among the naysayer obstructionists with nothing to show for all of your supposed study but a negative hateful attitude? And is this due largely to when you found out that the Bible requires obedience to laws, statutes, and judgments? And, you were incapable or rebellious to abiding in such?

When you are judged will you come forth as innocent before the throne and judgment seat of Yahshua? "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Messiah, so that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to that which he has done, whether good or bad." 2 Corinthians 5:10 I'm going to speak from experience here, when someone can no longer maintain the biblical doctrines, they seek a way of self-justifiable exodus. They cannot be truthful and say that they are failures, the failure must reside within the organization they desire to exit from. And in pursuing this self-imposed exodus, these failures will place the blame on others, specifically the leader (s) of that organization. Many times they will find the term abuse conducive to their errant cause. They will claim spiritual abuse as the reason for their now necessary departure. They will claim spiritual abuse when in all reality the abuse is theirs, and the failure to abide in the covenant law agreement is theirs also.

Whenever anyone must discipline any member (s) it always goes bad for the one (s) who legislate the terms and conditions of the covenant. When members who commit sin (or even error in ignorance) against the Holy Word are approached for their transgression (s), or sin/error against another, you can always count on some kind of a reaction, backlash from the obstinate, and repentance from the remorseful. "This evil people, who refuse to hear My Words, who walk in the stubbornness of their heart and walk after other Elohim to serve them and to worship them, shall even be like this girdle, which is good for nothing." Jeremiah 13:10 It usually comes down to obedience! When they no longer desire to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of Yahweh, trouble ensues. Rarely do these covenant breakers go off alone and peacefully, they always want to cause trouble for the person (s) who counseled them and told them they were in error and they must make changes to continue in the faith. And, they never see themselves as errant; ever! They believe themselves to be perfect and sin free, and this is only accusations and insults to them and their sin free character! An undeserved reproach!

So, what follows is usually patterned and predictable, their exodus and your subsequent blame for this supposed hegira. However, when these same people are asked if there is anything wrong, the patent answer of no, everything is ok, no problem (s) comes forth from their lips! Are they lying? One can choose to handle these conferences along the same lines as criminal suspect interview and or interrogation. You know something is wrong, you have the incriminating evidence against them, and you want a confession. However, when all else fails they cry foul or;–lie when the incriminating evidence is placed before them! And lie they do when they are put into the proverbial corner as to the why of their disobedience! They complain of spiritual abuse when confronted about their covenant violations, and believe me they are many! "They did not keep the covenant of Yahweh, and refused to walk in His Law.” Psalm 78:10 (MKJV)

For some, the next stop, plan of vindictive action, is to pass/place the blame on their former organization for their subsequent failure (s)! The WWCG members were some of the worst at this. They never failed, it was always the leadership that failed and abused them. Really? So to compensate for their inabilities to remain faithful, the people who left that organization by self-justification invented terminologies for their failures such as abuse and spiritual abuse. They posted their misery everywhere they could, online websites that catered to abuse. They mass mailed letters to members and former members homes. They called the members that remained in the organization to complain and persuade them to leave also. And, they were certainly not beyond lying if it suited their agenda. False accusations ran rampant. Leaders were accused of things they never did. And this went on ad infinitum, and believe it or not, it goes on until this day!

And now, it's internet forums! The Internet is an attractive forum for people to express their views. Users are lulled into a false sense of security by the belief that they remain anonymous since it is possible to log on under an assumed name. Once connected to the net, a user can browse through thousands of sites set up as discussion areas until finding one of interest. Once inside a discussion area, also known as a "chat room," it's not uncommon for debates to turn into personal attacks. And these attacks can become extremely vitriolic in nature. Is this something new? "They encourage themselves in an evil purpose; They commune of laying snares privately; They say, Who will see them?
They search out iniquities; We have accomplished, say they, a diligent search: And the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep." Psalm 64:5-6 As you can see, these evil people seek to find iniquities in everyone but themselves!

Users of the net should take heed of what they "say/post" on the internet since spirited views can be construed as libel, which may subject the individual, as well as the Internet provider, to legal action. Libel is generally defined as a maliciously written or printed publication which tends to blacken a person's reputation or expose him to public hatred, contempt or ridicule, or injure him in his business or profession. Why would something like this occur you might ask? Because, they are the children of the Devil that's why!

"And I heard a great voice in heaven, saying, Now is come the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our Elohim, and the authority of his Messiah: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, who accuses them before our Elohim day and night." Revelation 12:10 So now; when you stand before the throne of the Most High, what will be your answer when asked about what you did with the talent given you to invest? What will be your answer to what have you done lately for the cause and glory of Yahweh? Will the answer be something that Yahshua can reward you for, or; something that condemns you to the lake of fire?

Yours in Yahshua, Hawke