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Admonitions to the Men

Admonitions to Men

Men are exhorted to walk in the fear of Alahayim in mercy and truth, doing all things according to the commandments and the fruits thereof to keep from evil in all aspects of life:

Pro 3:1-6

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of Alahayim and man. 5 Trust in Ahayah with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear Ahayah, and depart from evil.

Do all things in word and deed in the name of the Lord Yache to honor him out of love to glorify Alahayim by good works in the fruits of the Spirit; and do so with thanksgiving unto Ahayah Alahayim;

Col 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Yache, giving thanks to Alahayim and the Father by him.

John 15:9-10, 8

As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Sirach’s admonition on True Shamefacedness for Men

Sir 41:16-20

Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness, neither is it altogether approved in everything. 17 Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother, and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man: 18 Of an offence before a judge and ruler, of iniquity before a congregation and people, of unjust dealing before thy partner and friend: 19 And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest, and in regard of the truth of Alahayim and his covenant, and to lean with thine elbow upon the meat, and of scorning to give and take: 20 And of silence before them that salute thee, and to look upon an harlot:

Ecclesiasticus 4:20, 25-26, 21

20 Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerneth thy soul. 25 In no wise speak against the truth; but be abashed of the error of thine ignorance. 26 Be not ashamed to confess thy sins; and force not the course of the river. 21 For there is a shame that bringeth sin; and there is a shame which is glory and grace.

The shame that comes from pride to operate in the spirit of Lying and Covetousness to cover one's sins will bring on more sin because of the hardness of heart, but the humility to confess and forsake the error will bring glory and grace.

Ecclesiasticus 3:27

An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.

Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Ecclesiasticus 4:22-24, 27-31

Accept no person against thy soul, and let not the reverence of any man cause thee to fall. 23 And refrain not to speak, when there is occasion to do good, and hide not thy wisdom in her beauty. 24 For by speech wisdom shall be known: and learning by the word of the tongue. 27 Make not thyself an underling to a foolish man; neither accept the person of the mighty. 28 Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee. 29 Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss. 30 Be not as a lion in thy house, nor frantick among thy servants. 31 Let not thine hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldest repay.

Ecclesiasticus 42:1-8

Of these things be not thou ashamed, and accept no person to sin thereby: 2 Of the law of the most High, and his covenant; and of judgment to justify the unholy; 3 Of reckoning with thy partners and travellers; or of the gift of the heritage of friends; 4 Of exactness of balance and weights; or of getting much or little; 5 And of merchants' indifferent selling; of much correction of children; and to make the side of an evil servant to bleed. 6 Sure keeping is good, where an evil wife is; and shut up, where many hands are. 7 Deliver all things in number and weight; and put all in writing that thou givest out, or receivest in. 8 Be not ashamed to inform the unwise and foolish, and the extreme aged that contendeth with those that are young: thus shalt thou be truly learned, and approved of all men living.

Simplicity of the Gospel for Aged Men

Tit 2:1-2

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Ecclesiasticus 25:4-6

O how comely a thing is judgment for gray hairs, and for ancient men to know counsel! 5 O how comely is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men of honour. 6 Much experience is the crown of old men, and the fear of Alahayim is their glory.

Simplicity of the Gospel for Young Men

Married men are told to do the following:

Ignatius to Polycarp 5:1

...Tell my sisters to love the Lord and to be content with their husbands in flesh and in spirit. In like manner also charge my brothers in the name of Yache Christ to love their wives, as the Lord loved the Church.

So brothers likewise are to be content with their own wives in flesh and spirit and we are charged in the name of Christ to love our wives as He loved the Church, which is to cherish and nourish them up in the faith by dwelling with them according to the knowledge of the law in love, giving ourselves as living sacrifices to die to the works of the flesh in all aspects of life that we may live unto Alahayim in newness of life through good works by Christ in us as Lord Yache gave his flesh to die for the Church by Alahayim in him. Unmarried men are admonished as follows:

Polycarp to the Philippians 5:1, 3

Knowing then that Alahayim is not mocked, we ought to walk worthily of His commandment and His glory. 3 In like manner also the younger men must be blameless in all things, caring for purity before everything and curbing themselves from every evil.

1 Corinthians 7:32

But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

Men in general are admonished as follow;

Polycarp to the Philippians 5:3

...For it is a good thing to refrain from lusts in the world, for every lust warreth against the Spirit, and neither whoremongers nor effeminate persons nor defilers of themselves with men shall inherit the kingdom of Alahayim, neither they that do untoward things. Wherefore it is right to abstain from all these things, submitting yourselves to the presbyters and deacons as to Alahayim and Christ.

For men who are lead to be Eunuchs and not marry for the sake of Christ, they are admonished as follows:

Ignatius to Polycarp 5:2

If anyone is able to abide in chastity to the honour of the flesh of the Lord, let him so abide without boasting. If he boast, he is lost; and if it be known beyond the bishop, he is polluted.

For those who are lead to marry, they are admonished as follows;

1Co 7:8-9

I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

Polycarp to Philippians 5:2

…..It becometh men and women too, when they marry, to unite themselves with the consent of the bishop, that the marriage may be after the Lord and not after concupiscence. Let all things be done to the honour of Alahayim.

For further edification on understanding marriage, lawful marriage, and divorce, please visit the following tabs:

Understanding Marriage:

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/marriage-process

Lawful Marriage:

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/lawful-marriages

Interracial Marriage:

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/understanding-colossians-2-14

Understanding Divorce:

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/understanding-divorce

Are Multiple Wives Righteous?:

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/are-multiple-wives-righteous

False Doctrines on Multiple Wives:

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/false-doctrines-on-multiple-wives

Career Building

Whatever work Ahayah has given us, we do it with all our might in sincerity of heart in thanks unto Alahayim through Christ, being content with food and raiment.

1 Timothy 6:6-8

But holiness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Ecc 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might: for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave, whither thou goest.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of Alahayim.

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of Alahayim.

Sir 40:18

To labor and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life...

Guidance on Business Performance

These precepts give us guidance on our standard of how we ought to be in our work environments:

Employees:

Eph 6:5-8

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of Alahayim from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

An employee is to be subject to their employer, whether the employer is good and gentle or froward for Christ’s sake:

1Pe 2:18-22

Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward Alahayim endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with Alahayim. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

As Christ didn’t sin when he was sinned against because of his humility, so ought an employee to do in the name of Christ:

1Pe 2:23

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

Rom 12:17-21

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Eph 6:8

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Employers:

Eph 6:9

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Do good things with good will in service unto Christ as an employer, being just in the fear of Alahayim, treating employees as brethren;

2 Samuel 23:3

The Alahayim of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of Alahayim.

Ecclesiasticus 33:30-31

If thou have a servant, let him be unto thee as thyself, because thou hast bought him with a price. 31 If thou have a servant, entreat him as a brother: for thou hast need of him, as of thine own soul: if thou entreat him evil, and he run from thee, which way wilt thou go to seek him?

Ecclesiasticus 7:20-21

Whereas thy servant worketh truly, entreat him not evil, nor the hireling that bestoweth himself wholly for thee. 21 Let thy soul love a good servant, and defraud him not of liberty.

Ecclesiasticus 33:29

But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.

Ecclesiasticus 37:15-16

And above all this pray to the most High, that he will direct thy way in truth. 16 Let reason go before every enterprize, and counsel before every action.

If it is an evil servant, discretion must be used so seek counsel on how one could deal in wisdom with good intent towards the servant in hopes of his conversion;

Ecclesiasticus 33:24-25, 27-29

Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant. 25 If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty. 27 Send him to labour, that he be not idle; for idleness teacheth much evil. 28 Set him to work, as is fit for him: if he be not obedient, put on more heavy fetters. 29 But be not excessive toward any; and without discretion do nothing.

Ecclesiasticus 32:19

Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.

Employers and Employees:

Php 2:14-16

Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of Alahayim, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Employees:

Col 3:22-25

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing Alahayim: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Tit 2:9-13

Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of Alahayim our Saviour in all things. For the grace of Alahayim that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying impiety and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and piously, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great Alahayim and our Saviour Yache Christ;

By our good works as employees and/or employers, we are denying worldly lusts, living uprightly in this present world for Christ’s name sake:

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless the foundation of Alahayim standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Attributes of a Man of Understanding

A man of understanding is as follows according to precept:

Ecclesiasticus 33:3

A man of understanding trusteth in the law; and the law is faithful unto him, as an oracle.

He trusts in the law and has faith in the guidance he gets from it to walk in the fear of Ahayah;

Psalms 111:10

The fear of Ahayah is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Psalms 119:34

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

He does the commandments so that he may keep the law with his whole heart, meditating on the testimonies to gain understanding of how to keep the law in wisdom in all facets of his life;

Psalms 119:125, 97-99

I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. 97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

His understanding is shown in that he departs from evil fearing to do wrong to any man lest he offend the Lord

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Hermas Parable 8

7[73]:6 Life is for all those that keep the commandments of the Lord. But in the commandments there is nothing about first places, or about glory of any kind, but about long-suffering and humility in man. In such men, therefore, is the life of the Lord, but in factious and lawless men is death.

In his labors of humility and long-suffering to have life through keeping the commandments, keeping himself from the spirits of pride, he will be in an excellent spirit, walking uprightly;

Pro 17:27

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Pro 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Attributes of a Man who is denying the Truth

2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of Alahayim; 5 Having a form of holiness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

As men seeking to come to the knowledge of the truth, if we find any of these attributes or spirits that cause the evils aforementioned at work in us when examining ourselves, we have need of confession, prayer for guidance and deliverance; if need be, the necessity to seek counsel to understand what's needful to overcome the pleasure that's causing the evil spirits to have place in us; and diligence for consistency in good works for growth to overcome the shortcoming through righteous practices in humility so that we may be operating in the love of Alahayim, being genuine (guileless) and true before Him without deceit or falsehood, walking in the Truth of the Gospel.

Definitions:

Lovers of themselves

G5367 (Strong)

φίλαυτος

philautos

fil'-ow-tos

From G5384 and G846; fond of self, that is, selfish: - lover of own self.

Thayer Definition: 1) loving one’s self 2) too intent on one’s interest, selfish

Covetous

G5366 (Strong)

φιλάργυρος

philarguros

fil-ar'-goo-ros

From G5384 and G696; fond of silver (money), that is, avaricious: - covetous.

Boasters

G213 (Strong)

ἀλαζών

alazōn

al-ad-zone'

From ἄλη alē (vagrancy); braggart: - boaster.

Braggart: a person who boasts about achievements or possessions:
Boaster: A boaster is someone who is known for boasting—bragging, especially in a way that exaggerates or shows excessive pride about the boaster's skills, possessions, or accomplishments.

Proud

G5244 (Strong)

ὑπερήφανος

huperēphanos

hoop-er-ay'-fan-os

From G5228 and G5316; appearing above others (conspicuous), that is, (figuratively) haughty: - proud.

Haughty: arrogantly superior and disdainful:
Proud: a) feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. b) having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance

Blasphemers

G989 (Strong)

βλάσφημος

blasphēmos

blas'-fay-mos

From a derivative of G984 and G5345; scurrilous, that is, calumnious (against man), or (specifically) impious (against Alahayim): - blasphemer (-mous), railing.

Thayer Definition:

1) speaking evil, slanderous, reproachful, railing, abusive

Scurrilous: making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation:
Calumnious: (of a statement) false and defamatory; slanderous.
Impious: not showing respect or reverence, especially for a deity:
Blasphemer: a person who speak irreverently about Alahayim or sacred things

Disobedient to parents

G545 (Strong)

ἀπειθής

apeithēs

ap-i-thace'

From G1 (as a negative particle) and G3982; unpersuadable, that is, contumacious: - disobedient.

Contumacious: (especially of a defendant's behavior) stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority

Unthankful

G884 (Strong)

ἀχάριστος

acharistos

ach-ar'-is-tos

From G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G5483; thankless, that is, ungrateful: - unthankful.

Unholy

G462 (Strong)

ἀνόσιος

anosios

an-os'-ee-os

From G1 (as a negative particle) and G3741; wicked: - unholy.

Without natural affection

G794 (Strong)

ἄστοργος

astorgos

as'-tor-gos

From G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of στέργω stergō (to cherishaffectionately); hard hearted towards kindred: - without natural affection.

Truce breakers

G786 (Thayer)

ἄσπονδος

aspondos

1) without a treaty or covenant 1a) of things not mutually agreed upon e.g. abstinences from hostilities 2) that cannot be persuaded to enter into a covenant, implacable

Implacable: unable to be placated.(make {someone} less angry or hostile).

Truce breakers: One who violates a truce, covenant, or engagement

False accusers

G1228 (Thayer)

διάβολος

diabolos

prone to slander, slanderous, accusing falsely 1a) a calumniator, false accuser, slanderer

Incontinent

G193 (Thayer)

ἀκράτης

akratēs

1) without self-control, intemperate

Fierce

G434 (Thayer)

ἀνήμερος

anēmeros

not tame, savage, fierce

Savage: fierce, violent, and uncontrolled; severe
Fierce: having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness

Despisers of those that are good

G865 (Strong)

ἀφιλάγαθος

aphilagathos

af-il-ag'-ath-os

From G1 (as a negative particle) and G5358; hostile to virtue: - depiser of those that are good.

Traitors:

G4273 (Thayer)

προδότης

prodotēs

a betrayer, traitor

Heady

G4312 (Thayer)

προπετής

propetēs

1) to fall forwards, headlong, sloping, precipitously 2) precipitate, rash, reckless

High-minded

G5187 (Strong)

τυφόω

tuphoō

toof-o'-o

From a derivative of G5188; to envelop with smoke, that is, (figuratively) to inflate with self conceit: - high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud.

Lovers of pleasures more than Alahayim

G5369 (Strong)

φιλήδονος

philēdonos

fil-ay'-don-os

From G5384 and G2237; fond of pleasure, that is, voluptuous: - lover of pleasure.

voluptuous: relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure.

A Man in Fornication

If a man is operating in such fashions as mentioned in 2 Timothy 3, he is in spiritual adultery against Alahayim, his Maker, and his works show his struggle with spiritual fornication because of the love of evil pleasures by evidence of doing things like unto the heathen against the Law and fruits of the Spirit;

Hermas Mandate 4

1[29]:9 Not only," saith he, "is it adultery, if a man pollute his flesh, but whosoever doeth things like unto the heathen committeth adultery...

Some other symptoms or characteristics of a man doing things like unto the heathen in fornication are as follows:

Jeremiah 5:7

How shall I pardon thee for this? thy children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no alahayims: when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots' houses.

He may be setting a bad example of a believer to the kids and his hypocrisy is causing the kids to forsake Alahayim for idols. He may also be unthankful for Alahayim’s blessing in his life and only coming unto Alahayim when he is in need (or his own counsels have got him in a tough situation), then when he gets what he wants (or is delivered), he forsakes Alahayim in adultery, serving idols. He may also literally struggle with fornication polluting his flesh by sleeping with harlots. This struggle with Fornication in the jealousy of her lusts can also be shown in lusting after other men’s wives not being content with his own portion:

Jeremiah 5:8

They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.

In the struggle with fornication, he may not only lust after other men’s wives but women in general as lack of contentment in covetousness would be a characteristic of hatred for Alahayim in adultery of heart:

Matthew 5:27-28

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

So he may commit adultery with other men’s wives or in his heart, lusting after others in general, whether it be the lust of the eyes or flesh. He may also struggle with keeping himself from evil and confessing his faults due to the workings of Covetousness:

Sir 4:20-21

Observe the opportunity, and beware of evil; and be not ashamed when it concerneth thy soul. 21 For there is a shame that bringeth sin; and there is a shame which is glory and grace.

He may be ashamed to confess his sins trying to hide them in his covetousness, hiding his hatred by deceit instead of being honest to put the work in to overcome his sins being ashamed of having done wrong.

Sir 4:25-26

In no wise speak against the truth; but be abashed of the error of thine ignorance. 26 Be not ashamed to confess thy sins; and force not the course of the river.

He may try to justify himself when he is wrong instead of just confessing his error and appreciating the correction. (This can go for men and women in any aspect of Fornication)

Sir 4:22-23

Accept no person against thy soul, and let not the reverence of any man cause thee to fall. 23 And refrain not to speak, when there is occasion to do good, and hide not thy wisdom in her beauty.

Being a respecter of persons, he may be afraid to speak up when there is an occasion to do good by holding someone accountable for a fault or admonishing them to help prevent them from falling into a transgression.

Sir 4:27

Make not thyself an underling to a foolish man; neither accept the person of the mighty.

He may admire people based on their stature in society or social circles rather than their character, making himself an underling to them, though they may not be men of understanding by evidence of departing from evil.

Sir 4:28

Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.

Romans 12:11

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

He may not be working hard to overcome his shortcomings because of his covetousness making him lazy to do good works to change so the Lord can help him.

Sir 4:29

Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss.

He may be hasty to speak on things without counsel and yet not follow through on what he said he will do as there is no fear of accountability when idolatry is at work in the mind:

Wisdom of Solomon 14:29

For insomuch as their trust is in idols, which have no life; though they swear falsely, yet they look not to be hurt.

He may also be emotionally reactive and unstable in the household, which would lead to being unable to maintain temperance and poise when matters arise in the family and/or business ventures:

Sir 4:30

Be not as a lion in thy house, nor frantick among thy servants.

He may also struggle with covetousness, wanting to receive handouts unwilling to work with his own hands and then being unwilling to repay what he has borrowed for his own gain: (These signs pertain to men and women)

1 Thessalonians 4:3, 11-12

For this is the will of Alahayim, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

Sir 4:31

Let not thine hand be stretched out to receive, and shut when thou shouldest repay.

Sir 29:4-6

Many, when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and put them to trouble that helped them. 5 Till he hath received, he will kiss a man's hand; and for his neighbour's money he will speak submissly: but when he should repay, he will prolong the time, and return words of grief, and complain of the time. 6 If he prevail, he shall hardly receive the half, and he will count as if he had found it: if not, he hath deprived him of his money, and he hath gotten him an enemy without cause: he payeth him with cursings and railings; and for honour he will pay him disgrace.

He may struggle with managing money well altogether because of his pride and desire for control, being lead by wrath to spend unwisely in the desire for that which is perishable. The wrath would also lead to cruel dealings within the household. If the man won't repent of his pride, it would lead to him losing what he has (whether family or other things):

Sir 21:4

To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

Sir 27:3

Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be overthrown.

A man has to do right by Alahayim in humility that his house may be protected from idols overtaking it because there is no hedge of protection by his prayers and good works;

Sir 10:21

The fear of the Lord goeth before the obtaining of authority: but roughness and pride is the losing thereof.

The prideful man will lose authority over his house because of his dealings, and that will open the family up to demons because they have no hedge of protection to pray for them, and to have their prayers be heard because of their sincere works towards the Lord;

Hosea 4:12-13

My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their Alahayim. 13 They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery.

Ecclesiasticus 36:25

Where no hedge is, there the possession is spoiled: and he that hath no wife will wander up and down mourning.

If a man doesn’t humble himself, he is liable to end up losing his wife because of his pride making him unwilling to humble himself and dwell with her according to the knowledge of the law. But, if he changes to do everything in the humility and long suffering of the commandments, he'll have his prayers heard because of his humility to submit himself unto the Lord who will send remedy and healing for the family:

1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

A good humble man’s prayers are effective because of his humility to help get him the help he needs from the Lord to help his family

Sir 35:17

The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds: and till it come nigh, he will not be comforted; and will not depart, till the most High shall behold to judge righteously, and execute judgment.

Hermas Vision 1

3:2 But the great mercy of the Lord had pity on thee and thy family, and will strengthen thee, and establish thee in His glory. Only be not thou careless, but take courage, and strengthen thy family. For as the smith hammering his work conquers the task which he wills, so also doth righteous discourse repeated daily conquer all evil. Cease not therefore to reprove thy children; for I know that if they shall repent with all their heart, they shall be written in the books of life with the saints."

On the other hand, pride will lead the man to neglect his family in hatred, being bitter about what they’ve done or what they’re doing instead of helping them to come out of the struggle that they’re in by his example of a believer in consistent good works and words of righteousness in due season with grace:

Hermas Vision 2

3[7]:1 "But do thou, Hermas, no longer bear a grudge against thy children, neither suffer thy sister to have her way, so that they may be purified from their former sins. For they shall be chastised with a righteous chastisement, unless thou bear a grudge against them thyself. The bearing of a grudge worketh death. But thou, Hermas, hast had great tribulations of thine own, by reason of the transgressions of thy family, because thou hadst no care for them. For thou wast neglectful of them, and wast mixed up with thine evil transactions.

A man’s decisions to give into pride, hatred and lack of compassion in mercy, regardless of what others are doing, will give him over to spiritual fornication of some kind by Fornication, Lust and Hatred, keeping him from listening or seeing what he is doing that's causing his family hurt as he is the head of the house:

Testament of Judah 17:2-3

Beware, therefore, my children, of fornication, and the love of money, and hearken to Judah your father. 3 For these things withdraw you from the law of Alahayim, and blind the inclination of the soul,

He may be inclined unto evil rather than good

and teach arrogance, and suffer not a man to have compassion upon his neighbour.

He may struggle with arrogance and other spirits of pride that would lead him to be self-willed and selfish not being empathetic or considerate of others and how his choices affect others. This can lead to him neglecting to take care of his own household:

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Testament of Judah 17:4

They rob his soul of all goodness, and oppress him with toils and troubles,

He may struggle with anxiety and doing what's right to Alahayim having mental health struggles due to the different spirits that oppress him with toils and trouble unto susceptibility to depression and sorrow.

and drive away sleep from him, and devour his flesh.

He may struggle in his sleep because of the spirits that attack him at night, not suffering his mind to rest from the frenzy to get good sleep; and when he does fall asleep, they attack him also, declaring the spirits he truly has pleasure in, though he may not want to see it for what it is or be honest about what he knows it is in his life as he may not want to deal with it or put the work in to overcome it because of the pleasure he has in it or the unbelief that he can change because of the shame that the spirit of Lying can cause a soul to walk in.

Sir 40:5-6

Wrath, and envy, trouble, and unquietness, fear of death, and anger, and strife, and in the time of rest upon his bed his night sleep, do change his knowledge. 6 A little or nothing is his rest, and afterward he is in his sleep, as in a day of keeping watch, troubled in the vision of his heart, as if he were escaped out of a battle.

Testament of Simeon 4:9

For even in sleep some malicious jealousy, deluding him, gnaweth and with wicked spirits disturbeth his soul, and causeth the body to be troubled, and waketh the mind from sleep in confusion;

Testament of Judah 17:4-6

and drive away sleep from him, and devour his flesh.

He also may struggle with maintaining his bodily health with poor decision making, whether in regards to physical activity or his diet, which can lead to major weight loss or excessive weight gain as his mental health is struggling so he'll stop taking good care of his body because of his mental struggles. Envy can lead to excessive weight loss as it doesn't suffer a man to eat or drink while covetousness (greed) and wrath can lead to excessive weigh gain causing a man to desire that which is perishable to over eat as a coping mechanism for his mental/emotional health struggles.

5 And he hindereth the sacrifices of Alahayim; And he remembereth not the blessing of Alahayim,

He may struggle with being thankful or showing gratitude and contentment with what he is blessed with to offer thanksgiving as a sacrifice unto Alahayim from his heart as he isn't content with his portion. He may also struggle to endure the growth process with thankfulness as he doesn't remember the blessings of his iniquities being revealed, so he can turn from them when he is given the awareness as the sorrow would lead to adding sin upon sin in hardness (pride) of heart through his unbelief, rather than being thankful in humility for the insight to work on growing out of the shortcoming in fervency of spirit and rejoicing in hope, believing he can change. [Rom 12:11-12]

he hearkeneth not to a prophet when he speaketh, and resenteth the words of holiness. 6 For he is a slave to two contrary passions, and cannot obey Alahayim, because they have blinded his soul, And he walketh in the day as in the night

He may struggle to listen to Alahayim's ministers and love the words of holiness spoken by them or in His holy scriptures as the spirits he has more pleasure in would not suffer him to take pleasure in the words that reprove their works and would enable him to come out of the strongholds of the hatred they've instilled in his heart towards Alahayim. Evidence of this is seen in characteristics such as his grievous outlook when it comes to keeping the commandments by getting sorrowful or worrisome in insatiability when he has to resist his pleasures because of the law [1Jhn 5:3] or being sorrowful like he can't do anything right when his shortcomings are revealed, [Psa of Sol 3:11] or being fearful and doubting in unbelief when he is given understanding of what he needs to do to change and overcome his lusts: [Hermas Mandate 12]

Testament of Gad 4:1

Beware, therefore, my children of hatred; for it worketh lawlessness even against the Lord Himself. 2 For it will not hear the words of His commandments concerning the loving of one’s neighbour, and it sinneth against Alahayim.

If a man is operating in such unrighteous fashions doing things like unto the heathen, he has work to do to learn to maintain modesty in the fear of the Lord to overcome the evil pleasures through resisting giving his mind over to indulge in the pleasure of the thoughts that cause him to operate in the works of the evil spirits;

Sir 19:5

Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.

Romans 13:14

But put ye on the Lord Yache Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

2 Corinthians 10:5

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of Alahayim, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

It doesn't matter what struggles a man faces in the faith, as through faith and diligence to practice righteousness with good reasoning in the mind in temperance, all the lusts of the flesh can be overcome to bring forth fruit in the knowledge of the truth;

4Mac 1:24-26, 29-30, 33

Under pleasure, also, comes that moral debasement which exhibits the widest variety of the passions. 25. It manifests itself in the soul as ostentation, and covetousness, and vain-glory, and contentiousness, and backbiting, 26. and in the body as eating of strange meat, and gluttony, and gormandizing in secret 29. For while Reason is the guide of the virtues it is master of the passions. Observe, now, in the first place, that Reason becomes supreme over the passions in virtue of the inhibitory action of temperance. 30. Temperance, I take it, is the repression of the desires; but of the desires some are mental and some physical, and both kinds are clearly controlled by Reason; 33. For the propensions of our appetites are checked and inhibited by the temperate mind, and all the movements of the body obey the bridle of Reason.

2 Peter 1:5-12

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience holiness; 7 And to holiness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Yache Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Yache Christ. 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

Testament of Gad 3:1

And now, my children, hearken to the words of truth to work righteousness, and all the law of the Most High, and go not astray through the spirit of hatred, for it is evil in all the doings of men.

Examples of Men in the Faith

1 Clem 1:3

For ye did all things without respect of persons, and ye walked after the ordinances of Alahayim, submitting yourselves to your rulers and rendering to the older men among you the honor which is their due. On the young too ye enjoined modest and seemly thoughts:

1 Clem. 2:1

And ye were all lowly in mind and free from arrogance, yielding rather than claiming submission, more glad to give than to receive, and content with the provisions which Alahayim supplieth. And giving heed unto His words, ye laid them up diligently in your hearts, and His sufferings were before your eyes.

For further edification on Men in the Faith, please visit the playlist on the topic below:

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Starting a Family

Wisdom is the key to building a sure household and the fear of Ahayah keeps it from being overthrown.

Pro 24:3

Through wisdom is an house builded, and by understanding it is established.
Sir 27:3

Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of Ahayah, his house shall soon be overthrown.

Holding one's self diligently in the fear of Ahayah to be consistent in good works will lead to authority because of one's humility, but roughness and pride causes the loss of authority and one's house shall soon be overthrown by such works of the flesh, wherein evil spirits will have place in the household to tear it down because there is no hedge of protection from idols by good works and prayers unto Alahayim through Lord Yache.

Sir 10:21

The fear of the Lord goeth before the obtaining of authority: but roughness and pride is the losing thereof.

Sir 36:25

Where no hedge is, there the possession is spoiled..

Hermas Parable 7

1[66]:3 ..."They cannot be afflicted otherwise," saith he, "unless thou, the head of the whole house, be afflicted; for if thou be afflicted, they also of necessity will be afflicted; but if thou be prosperous, they can suffer no affliction."

The humility of heart in the fear of the Lord to be gentle and doers of good consistently is essential to family building, yet the household of a prideful man will be made desolate of the true riches of the spirit of Christ by his wrong doing and roughness towards his family:

Sir 21:4

To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

The works of the flesh are not good for a man of Alahayim or his household. Ahayah has shown man what is good for him:

Micah 6:8

He hath shown thee O man, what is good; and what doth Ahayah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Alahayim?

Zechariah 8:16-17

These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: 17 And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith Ahayah.

The good man does justly, loves mercy, and walks humbly with Alahayim, being truthful, just in judgment seeking peace, without entertaining any evil thoughts towards anyone in his humility, knowing the Lord looks upon his inclination. A man is the ruler of his house as the head of household. For this reason, he must be just and equal.

2 Samuel 23:3

The Alahayim of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of Alahayim.

Col 4:1

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Sir 9:1

Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom, and teach her not an evil lesson against thyself.

A wife is a man's portion in this life. He is commanded to enjoy her and be ravished in her love, ensuring to have her know she is loved as his own flesh with affection as he cherishes and nourishes her to build her up in sound doctrine, that she may be after his mind, going in the way he would have her to serve Alahayim, by being one in agreement with him as well as teaching her righteousness through his good works in self-sacrifice unto Lord Yache, that he may present her without spot and blameless unto their Lord, who is leading him to their salvation.

Ecc 9:9

Live joyfully with the wife, whom thou lovest, all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the Sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labor which thou takest under the Sun.

Pro 5:18-19

Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 19 Let her bee as the loving hind and pleasant roe, let her breasts satisfy thee at all times, and be thou ravished always with her love.

Our forefathers had great love for their wives and took care of them as their own flesh, not only by dwelling with them according to the knowledge of the law, but also speaking to them with endearing words in examples as these:

Jasher 23:7 .

And Abraham said unto Sarah, my daughter, let us pray to the Lord our Alahayim that he may do good with us.

Jubilee 27:14

And Isaac said to Rebecca: 'My sister, weep not on account of Jacob, my son; for he goes in peace, and in peace will he return.

Songs of Solomon 4:19

How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smells of thine ointments than all spices!

Songs of Solomon 1:9, 16

I have compared thee, O my love to a company of horses in Pharoah's chariots 16 Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.

A husband's love for his wife is a commandment we must keep:

Col 3:19

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Your wife is the weaker vessel, so she may have more of a struggle to attain unto righteousness. One must dwell with her in humility and long-suffering according to the law, being patient and merciful as Lord Yache is with us as he builds us into his image to be after his mind; being patient with us to reveal our secret faults and help us work to overcome them in his meekness and gentleness.

Pro 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

In the commandments, it's about long-suffering and humility in man with which love works with the law to the salvation of men. We are commanded to dwell with our wife according to the knowledge of the law, applying it in everything and walking in the fruits of it to set the standard for the household for our wife to follow and learn from as well, giving honour unto her by being attentive to watch over her and guide in good instruction, so she also may be built up in the faith in every good work.

1Pe 3:7

Likewise ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge,...

Col 1:10

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of Alahayim

1Pe 3:7

...giving honor unto the wife as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.

Giving honor unto the wife as unto the weaker vessel, he would take the time to instruct her and teach her in the right way that she should go by his works and guidance, being steadfast himself to help her overcome her errors by having an example to follow and see that change or consistency is possible, while paying heed to her ways to help her understand herself and giving her understanding so her mind can be as his in the same service unto Alahayim through Christ.

Psalms 32:8

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

The fruit of his efforts to build her up and her willingness to be under his rule in all things will be shown in how she operates; and her good works and obedience to her husband will lead to them becoming one in spirit where he can safely trust in her because she is after his mind:

Ecclesiasticus 26:14-15

A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed. 15 A shamefaced and faithful woman is a double grace, and her continent mind cannot be valued.

Proverbs 31:11-12

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

It is not well for a man to be hasty in his speech to say he will do something and when time comes he is slack or negligent to fulfill his word. If he says he will do something, it must be done, so that he does not bare false witness against himself and set a bad example for his household which will also trouble his household because of his sins.

Sir 4:29

Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss.

Sir 23:13, 11

Use not thy mouth to intemperate swearing, for therein is the word of sin. 11 A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, and the plague shall never depart from his house: if he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: and if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but his house shall be full of calamities.

Nor is it well for a man to be angry tempered, moody, and riotous in his house as a lion.

Ecc 7:9

Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools

Sir 4:30

Bee not as a Lion in thy house, nor frantic among thy servants.

Pro 29:22

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

A hasty, quick tempered spirit will cause a man to error often, as the devil and the spirit of Hatred is operating in a man whenever he does anything in hastiness of spirit. Rather a man must exemplify righteousness in his house, so that his flock may follow.

Testament of Gad 4:6

For the spirit of hatred worketh together with Satan, through hastiness of spirit, in all things to men’s death

Pro 14:29

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Pro 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

James 1:19-20

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of Alahayim.

A man who gets understanding of what is going on within himself and his family has the necessary intelligence to operate in discretion, avoiding getting angry because he is actually aware of the spiritual warfare at hand and won't operate in the wrong spirits in his desire to uphold the faith and bring peace in any given situation. His longsuffering and understanding to keep from vexation, angry temper, wrath or anger itself will prosper him in compassion to pass over transgressions not to take them personal. In deference of anger and passing over transgressions, forbear threatening for the Lord's sake:

Eph 6:9

And ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your master also is in heaven, neither is there respect of persons with him.

(If a wife is struggling in the faith or unbelief, a man of Christ ought to do good according to the law in every instance (even as she happens to does wrong by chance), so as to overcome evil with good, as love overcomes all, winning her over by his good works to please her in truth by upholding the law in everything, not letting her have her way by holding her accountable for her works/actions, reproving her in gentleness in due season.)

1 Clem. 49:5

Love joineth us unto Alahayim; love covereth a multitude of sins; love endureth all things, is long-suffering in all things. There is nothing coarse, nothing arrogant in love. Love hath no divisions, love maketh no seditions, love doeth all things in concord. In love were all the elect of Alahayim made perfect; without love nothing is well pleasing to Alahayim:

Rom 12:21, 17, 19

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not your selves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

Prayer, deeds of righteousness with the fruits thereof, and righteous discourse daily are the most powerful tools to turn the heart when one does not bear a grudge.

Shepherd of Hermas Vision 2

3[7]:2 But herein is thy salvation, in that thou didst not depart from the living Alahayim, and in thy simplicity and thy great continence. These have saved thee, if thou abidest therein; and they save all who do such things, and walk in guilelessness and simplicity. These prevail over all wickedness, and continue unto life eternal.

Sheperd of Hermas Vision 1

MULTIPLE WIVES: If Ahayah has given a man more than one wife, love each genuinely just as Jacob loved Rachel and Leah.

Gen 29:30

And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years

(He never hated Leah as he just loved Rachel more than he loved Leah, yet after Rachel died, he loved Leah even more than he did at the first)

Jubilee 36:21-24

And Leah his wife died in the fourth year of the second week of the forty-fifth jubilee, and he buried her in the double cave near Rebecca his mother to the left of the grave of Sarah, his father's mother. 22 And all her sons and his sons came to mourn over Leah his wife with him and to comfort him regarding her, for he was lamenting her for he loved her exceedingly after Rachel her sister died; 23 For she was perfect and upright in all her ways and honored Jacob, and all the days that she lived with him he did not hear from her mouth a harsh word, for she was gentle and peaceable and upright and honorable. 24 And he remembered all her deeds which she had done during her life and he lamented her exceedingly; for he loved her with all his heart and with all his soul.

Remember, whether you love one wife more than another or one wife is hated for whatever cause, the birthright still belongs to firstborn son regardless of the relationship between you and his mother, as he is he is your heir.

Deu 21:15-17

If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son be hers that was hated: 16 Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn: 17 But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.

A man must provide for his spouse(s) according to the law. One has to provide food, raiment, and the duty of marriage (due benevolence).

Exo 21:10

If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.

Aside from any extenuating circumstances like what befell Job and Tobit for example, if he doesn't provide for his own household, he is not walking in the faith;

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

As for the love of one's wife, the love for one's wife is supposed be to parallel the love Lord Yache has for the Church.

Eph 5:25-27

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for it: 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water, by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Testament of Dan 6:9

...for he is true and long-suffering, meek and lowly, and teacheth by his works the law of Alahayim.

Eph 5:28

So ought men to love their wives, as their own bodies: he that loveth his wife, loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh: but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church:

Testament of Gad 4:7

For the spirit of hatred worketh together with Satan, through hastiness of spirit, in all things to men’s death; but the spirit of love worketh together with the law of Alahayim in long-suffering unto the salvation of men

A brother's works in temperance, love and the law in long-suffering to walk in the fruits thereof consistently, not making provision for the lusts of the flesh is giving himself (as Christ gave Himself for the Church) to take on the suffering necessary for his wife's conversion even as Christ also suffered resisting sin in the flesh for the brother likewise so that he may be converted;

1 Peter 2:21-24

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

1 Peter 4:1-2

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of Alahayim.

1 Peter 3:7

The man has to work righteousness through the knowledge of the law himself in humility so that his prayers won't be hindered from ascending to deliver his household, as the prayers of a humble righteous man avails much with Alahayim;

James 5:16 .

..The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Sir 35:17

The prayer of the humble pierceth the clouds: and till it come nigh, he will not be comforted; and will not depart, till the most High shall behold to judge righteously, and execute judgment.

The wife needs the man to be an example for her to help her see the light of Christ Yache in him by his consistency in good works and righteous discourse with her to be built up and nourished in the faith or won over into the faith if she happens to be an unbeliever who was pleased to dwell with him. This is why it is important for men to teach themselves first to walk according to the commandments of Ahayah and then they can adequately teach their wives by their works firstly as they have the understanding of what it takes to serve Alahayim, having done the work in themselves to serve so as to teach their wives with the knowledge gained from experiencing the process and good fruit that comes from obedience so that their daily righteous discourse with their wives can be profitable because the men are sound themselves in the faith (or progressing well), not being hypocrites who can't see clearly themselves to remove the mote from their wife's eye unfortunately.

Polycarp to the Philippians 4:1-2

..let us arm ourselves with the armor of righteousness, and teach ourselves first to walk according to the commandments of the Lord; and then your wives to walk likewise according to the faith that is given to them; in charity and in purity; loving their own husbands with all sincerity, and all others alike with all temperance; and to bring up their children in the instruction and fear of the Lord.

Raising Children

Alahayim’s admonishments for raising His children, are as follows:

Eph 6:4

And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

A father desiring glory for himself in anyway or over his children would lead him to provoke them;

Galatians 5:26

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

If he comes as servant unto Christ, not desiring to be better than others or have glory over them, he can help his children overcome the works of idols in their necessary journey of overcoming the spirits of youth.

Philippians 2:3-8

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Yache: 6 Who, being in the form of Alahayim, thought it not robbery to be equal with Alahayim: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

A man’s humility in servitude unto Christ, humbling himself to dwell with his children as his brethren, not desiring a reputation to have glory over them, but rather that he may glorify Alahayim by his good fruits and teaching his children to serve Alahayim is profitable in raising them up in the nurture of the Lord. Be gentle as a nurse unto her children, entreating them unto good works so as not to provoke them to wrath in the desire of vain glory, lording over them with intemperate words in any vexation of any sort. But rather, as a brother in meekness, educate them in the fear of the Lord through your works and gentle guidance to teach them in the way they ought to go so that they will not depart when they are older.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; Alahayim is witness:

Be genuine, free from deceit or pretense, with your children;

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others...

Don’t be a stumbling block by seeking glory from them or others in your life, lest they pick up the bad habit by your poor example. Rather, seek to glorify Alahayim in all things by good works in humility;

1 Thessalonians 2:7, 10

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 10 Ye are witnesses, and Alahayim also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of Alahayim, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Your gentleness, consistent good works in discipline, exhortations in daily righteous discourse, comfort in times of need, and admonitions unto good works for Alahayim’s calling’s sake is profitable for helping the children attain unto righteousness.

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Sir 22:6

A tale out of season is as musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.

(speaking wisdom into our children are never out of season when teaching moments present themselves.)

Col 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Speak life into them. Be patient with them. Educate them in love and raise them up in meekness. Don’t upbraid them because Ahayah doesn’t scold us.

Jas 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of Alahayim, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth G3679 not: and it shall be given him.

Definition:
G3679

ὀνειδέζω

oneidezō

on-I-did'-zo

From G3681; to defame, that is, rail at, chide, taunt: - cast in teeth, (suffer) reproach, revile, upbraid.

It's the work of the evil mind to be double tongued, speaking honorably (respectfully) in love to our children in one instance, then speaking in frustration (insolently), giving place to idols, in the next moment. This lack of consistency in love makes for an unhealthy environment for children as it's teaching them the deceitful worldly concept of love which is truly hatred in the devil's works;

Testament of Benjamin 6:1, 4-7

The inclination of the good man is not in the power of the deceit of the spirit of Beliar, for the angel of peace guideth his soul. 4 The good inclination receiveth not glory nor dishonor from men, and it knoweth not any guile, or lie, or fighting or reviling; for the Lord dwelleth in him and lighteth up his soul, and he rejoiceth towards all men alway. 5 The good mind hath not two tongues, of blessing and of cursing, of contumely and of honor, of sorrow and of joy, of quietness and of confusion, of hypocrisy and of truth, [of poverty and of wealth]; but it hath one disposition, uncorrupt and pure, concerning all men. 6 It hath no double sight, nor double hearing; for in everything which he doeth, or speaketh, or seeth, he knoweth that the Lord looketh on his soul. 7 And he cleanseth his mind that he may not be condemned by men as well as by Alahayim. And in like manner the works of Beliar are twofold, and there is no singleness in them.

Definition:

contumely: insolent or insulting language or treatment

We being brethren, even brethren to our children according to the faith, ought to do all things in love consistently as well speaking with grace seasoned with salt consistently;

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Under Christ, we are all brethren as he is the Everlasting father of us all in the earth, so our children, though the Lord has placed them in our care as their fathers in the flesh, are our brothers and sisters in spirit under Christ, so we are to cherish, nourish and train them up as equals in the faith, respecting them as children of Alahayim through Christ just like us, not lording over them, but rather guiding them by the gentleness and meekness of Christ that they may also learn to serve Alahayim through Christ in humility, even as we are taught and practicing ourselves. The Father himself also walks in humility, honoring his Son and His Son honor Him, neither of them seeing their own honor for an example for us to understand the humility of treating our children as our brethren in the faith, not desiring glory over them.

John 8:49-50, 54

Yache answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father,…50 And I seek not mine own glory:…54 Yache answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me;

For understanding we are brethren in the faith:

Eph 3:14-15

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Yache Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

Us all being named under Alahayim, we are all brethren (as even the angels are brethren of men that believe) [Rev 19:10]

Matthew 23:8

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Though Christ is Master, in his humility, he views his children that he came into the world for as brethren, though in truth they are his sons and daughters in spirit.

Matthew 12:49-50

And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

As our Lord, we are called to walk in humility towards one another, even our children, as brethren.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

So we ought to love our children as brethren as well; for even Christ came into the world in lowliness of heart, giving his life in selflessness observing the law of Alahayim in humility while serving his children who he treated as brethren as an ensample for his children to learn to serve Alahayim by walking as he walked:

1 Peter 5:5-6

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for Alahayim resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of Alahayim, that he may exalt you in due time:

Hermas’ experience with his household and the admonitions of the Angel of repentance for him to correct the iniquity of his house is needful for us who seek to bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. The iniquity in the house starts from our shortcomings, so we must be diligent to gain consistency in good works ourselves to help our households prevail in the faith.

Hermas Vision 1

3:1 "Yet it is not for this that Alahayim is wroth with thee, but that thou mayest convert thy family, that hath done wrong against the Lord and against you their parents. But out of fondness for thy children thou didst not admonish thy family, but didst suffer it to become fearfully corrupt. Therefore the Lord is wroth with thee. But He will heal all thy past sins, which have been committed in thy family; for by reason of their sins and iniquities thou hast been corrupted by the affairs of this world. 3:2 But the great mercy of the Lord had pity on thee and thy family, and will strengthen thee, and establish thee in His glory. Only be not thou careless, but take courage, and strengthen thy family. For as the smith hammering his work conquers the task which he wills, so also doth righteous discourse repeated daily conquer all evil. Cease not therefore to reprove thy children; for I know that if they shall repent with all their heart, they shall be written in the books of life with the saints."

Hermas Vision 2

3[7]:2 But herein is thy salvation, in that thou didst not depart from the living Alahayim, and in thy simplicity

and thy great continence. These have saved thee, if thou abidest therein; and they save all who do such things, and walk in guilelessness and simplicity. These men prevail over all wickedness, and continue unto life eternal

3[7]:3 Blessed are all they that work righteousness. They shall never be destroyed.

Hermas Parable 7

1[66]:1 After a few days I saw him on the same plain, where also I had seen the shepherds, and he saith to me, "What seekest thou?" "I am here, Sir," say I, "that thou mayest bid the shepherd that punisheth go out of my house; for he afflicteth me much." "It is necessary for thee," saith he, "to be afflicted; for so," saith he, "the glorious angel ordered as concerning thee, for he wisheth thee to be proved." "Why, what so evil thing have I done, Sir," say I, "that I should be delivered over to this angel?" 2 "Listen," saith he. "Thy sins are many, yet not so many that thou shouldest be delivered over to this angel; but thy house has committed great iniquities and sins, and the glorious angel was embittered at their deeds, and for this cause he bade thee be afflicted for a certain time, that they also might repent and cleanse themselves from every lust of this world. When therefore they shall repent and be cleansed, then shall the angel of punishment depart."

Notice, after the man is converted to walk in the faith himself, having suffered through the process to overcome his lusts, he also has to suffer other affliction for the sins of his family, in hopes that they would repent seeing the afflictions their works are causing him, even as Christ suffered for us in hopes that we would repent when we get to the place of feeling true remorse for the harm we cause Him by our own works to repent and turn from them. For such reasons, the man is the savior of the body, his wife, as Christ is savior of the Church since it's the man who has to go through the afflictions necessary for the repentance of his house as well, not only for his own deliverance from his shortcomings.

1[66]:3 I say to him; "Sir, if they perpetrated such deeds that the glorious angel is embittered, what have I

done?" "They cannot be afflicted otherwise," saith he, "unless thou, the head of the [whole] house, be

afflicted; for if thou be afflicted, they also of necessity will be afflicted; but if thou be prosperous, they can

suffer no affliction."

The man must go through the suffering within himself necessary to overcome his sins, then the afflictions necessary for his families whole hearted conversion from their when they come to repentance, seeing the harm their works are causing him, so that in the end, as he continues to be prosperous in good works through whats necessary, they eventually will prosper too and no one in the house will suffer afflictions;

1[66]:4 "But behold, Sir," say I, "they have repented with their whole heart." "I am quite aware myself," saith he, "that they have repented with their whole heart; well, thinkest thou that the sins of those who repent are forgiven forthwith? Certainly not; but the person who repents must torture his own soul, and must be thoroughly humble in his every action, and be afflicted with all the divers kinds of affliction; and if he endure the afflictions which come upon him, assuredly He Who created all things and endowed them with power will be moved with compassion and will bestow some remedy. 5 And this (will Alahayim do), if in any way He perceive the heart of the penitent pure from every evil thing. But it is expedient for thee and for thy house that thou shouldest be afflicted now. But why speak I many words to thee? Thou must be afflicted as the angel of the Lord commanded, even he that delivered thee unto me; and for this give thanks to the Lord, in that He deemed thee worthy that I should reveal unto thee beforehand the affliction, that foreknowing it thou might endure it with fortitude." 6 I say to him; "Sir, be thou with me, and I shall be able to endure all affliction [easily]." "I will be with thee," saith he; "and I will ask the angel that punisheth to afflict thee more lightly; but thou shalt be afflicted for a short time, and thou shalt be restored again to thy house.

Be encouraged, may the angel of righteousness lead us in every good work to set an example of a believer. For an example of parents that go through the process of purifying themselves for the sake of the household and the fruits it would bring forth in the whole household, Christ spake of what that household would look like;

Acts of Thomas 12

...For most children become unprofitable, being possessed by demons, some openly and some secretly. For they become either lunatics or half-withered or crippled or deaf or dumb or paralytics or idiots. And though they be healthy, they will be again good-for-nothing, doing unprofitable and abominable works. For they will be detected either in adultery or in murder or in theft or in unchastity, and by all these you will be afflicted. But if you obey and preserve your souls pure to Alahayim, there will be born to you living children, untouched by these hurtful things, and you will be without care, spending an untroubled life, free from grief and care, looking forward to receive that incorruptible and true marriage, and you will enter as groomsmen into that bridal chamber full of immortality and light.

Be strong brethren and let us show ourselves men in charity to the honor of the name of Lord Yache, our Everlasting father, and to the glorifying of the Father, Ahayah, through bearing good fruits;

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14 Let all your things be done with charity.

2 Timothy 2:3-5

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Yache Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

1 Corinthians 9:25

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

For further edification on the family dynamic, check out the playlist on the topic called

"Relationship Building in Christ"

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEIZO-3m3InBsbktJ3ySDVpkGuDAoAi2X&si=qtJEMZnkPvlPanLy