Understanding Peter 3:6 | Hebrew Readers

Understanding I Peter 3:6

In I Peter 3:1-7, there are some key admonitions to the wives that are very important for salvation.

1Pe 3:6

Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. G4423

Definition:

G4423

πτόησις

ptoēsis

pto'-ay-sis From G4422; alarm: - amazement.

Thayer Definition: 1) to be afraid of with terror

Peter is encouraging the women not to be caught up in their emotions aside from the passions that aid them in observing the law of Alahayim to be afraid or vexed when hearing of alarming (or fearful) things or imaginations (projections) of fears may come in one's mind because this was the mistake that Sarah made, of which, gave place to the devil to cause her not to be able to regulate her emotions to her hurt. Her passions for her son, fearing to be apart or that something would happen to him, overwhelmed her religion-guided reasoning to stay temperate, moderate in emotions, and sound in mind, observing the law, so as not to be afflicted nor give into any vexation, trusting her husband and Alahayim when she was given alarming news that was contrary to what she was told to her by her husband, Abraham.

For further edification on abstaining from any vexation or affliction in order to keep temperance and a sound mind in faith, please visit the website tabs on the topic below:

The Spirit of Anger

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/the-spirit-of-anger

The Spirit of Lying

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/the-spirit-of-lying

Attacks of the Mind: Overcoming by Faith

https://youtu.be/9i7g2V8ahG0?si=cFt7F5455H5pVxyT

Overcoming the Spirit of Anxiety

https://youtu.be/9i7g2V8ahG0?si=9eCxSD1bdn4DPni8

Faithful Abraham

Abaraham's faithfulness is a good example for understanding how to maintain temperance in the faith, oberserving the law above all, even above one's own emotions;

4Macc 1:29-30

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;

Let's see Abraham exemplify these things through his faith when it came to offering up his beloved son, resisting his affections for him and any emotion that would sway him from obeying the voice of Alahayim with his whole heart, believing Alahayim would deliver him if he obeyed His voice;

4Macc 16:17.

Remember that for the sake of Alahayim ye have come into the world, and have enjoyed life, and that therefore ye owe it to Alahayim to endure all pain for his sake; for whom also our father Abraham made haste to sacrifice his son Isaac, the ancestor of our nation; and Isaac, seeing his father's hand lifting the knife against him, did not shrink.

4Macc 14:15

..with a soul like Abraham, was not moved from her purpose by her affection for her children.

This is the event of Abraham being referenced;

Jasher 23:1-5

At that time the word of Ahayah came to Abraham, and He said unto him: Abraham! And he said, here I am. 2. And He said to him: Take now thy son, thine only begotten son whom thou lovest, even Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains, which shall be shown to thee, for there wilt thou see a cloud and the glory of the Lord. 3. And Abraham said within himself, how shall I separate my son Isaac from Sarah his mother, in order to bring him up for a burnt offering before the Lord? 4. And Abraham came into the tent, and he sat before Sarah his wife, and he spoke these words to her. 5. My son Isaac is grown up and he has not for some time studied the service of his Alahayim, now tomorrow I will go and bring him to Shem, and Eber his son, and there he will learn the ways of the Lord, for they will teach him to know the Lord as well as to know that when he prayeth continually before the Lord, He will answer him, therefore there he will know the way of serving the Lord his Alahayim.

(Abraham is faithful that the Lord will restore Isaac from the dead, so he makes plans to take his son to Shem after he goes to offer him up, operating in wisdom so as not to tell Sarah more than she can bear as the weaker vessel, knowing her emotions towards their son;)

Heb 11:17-19

By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: 19 Accounting that Alahayim was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

This is why Abraham told his wife he was taking Isaac to Shem because he had no doubt his son would live. This is important to understand that it was Abraham's faith in the Lord and his trust in His will that enabled the spirit of Christ to work mightily in him to be patient and temperate in all his trials as he wasn't covetous to be given to vexations (negative emotions) or any passions that would deter his faith when things didn't go a certain way or according to some personal desire because he didn't desire things to go aside from the will Alahayim would have them to go in his singleness of heart;

Testament of Issachar 4:1-6

And now, hearken to me, my children, and walk in singleness of your heart, For I have seen in it all that is well-pleasing to the Lord. 2 The single-(minded) man ..3 He doth not desire to live a long life, But only waiteth for the will of Alahayim. 4 And the spirits of deceit have no power against him... 5 There is no envy in his thoughts,

Indicating his moderation as he isn’t an emotional person, given to contrary passions than Alahayim’s, seeing as though Envy sees through its own feelings, rather than inclining unto how Alahayim would view things.

Nor worry with insatiable desire in his mind.

Showing he doesn’t have his own will, desiring what Alahayim doesn’t will for him in his contentment with his portion;

6 For he walketh in singleness of soul, and beholdeth all things in uprightness of heart, Shunning eyes made evil through the error of the world, lest he should see the perversion of any of the commandments of the Lord

Showing his focus is on Alahayim and observing His law, walking in His passions, inclinations, and perspective through the law, which is the works of faith;

James 2:21-22

Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

Faith is shown in action to do the work commanded to perform all righteousness, hearkening to words of truth (or learning to do such things) by genuine practice in vulnerable honesty with Alahayim consistently, giving whole-hearted effort in seeking Alahayim, trusting He can do the work in our soul through Christ in us, and being honest in patience with one's self and the process it takes to change in humility whenever one may fall from upholding the law as one is working on growing;

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to Alahayim must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

In seeking Him in faith, one would work on the works of faith in contentment with the process and where one may be currently in the journey so as to work on the things that are truly necessary, having a realistic perspective of one's self, desiring to fulfill Alahayim's will, not keeping any part (desires) back for one’s self;

Psalms 40:8

I delight to do thy will, O my Alahayim: yea, thy law is within my heart.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

This faith is attained by vulnerability to be honest in confession with the Lord Yache (through your covering for sisters) so that he may make intercession for us unto Alahayim, while we genuinely practice putting on faith to be at peace within ourselves, learning to honor Alahayim through our works;

1 John 1:10

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Testament of Dan 4:6

And if ye suffer loss voluntarily, or involuntarily, be not vexed; for from vexation ariseth wrath with lying.

If you fall as you are working on changing, whether voluntarily because it was your own desire that you fell to or involuntarily wherein you really just messed up somehow not realizing what was leading you, don't be vexed as it only gives place for idols, but rather confess the fault(s) in patience, and focus on the work to make the changes, learning from the experience and seeking help through counsel if need be, so as to implement good works going forward;

Testament of Asher 1:6-7; 3:2

Therefore, if the soul take pleasure in the good (inclination), all its actions are in righteousness; and if it sin it straightway repenteth. 7 For, having its thoughts set upon righteousness, and casting away wickedness, it straightway overthroweth the evil, and uprooteth the sin. 3:2 But from wickedness flee away, destroying the (evil) inclination by your good works;

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Yache Christ, the High priest, is that righteous man. Sisters have their head of household over them to take their confessions unto so that that man may take it unto Christ, his head, so that all things are done in order. Christ is able to give healing to help all his children overcome in the growing process so long as we come in humility of heart in long-suffering with ourselves to go through the purging process;

For further edification on the hierarchy of prayer in the household respectively please visit the website tab on the topic:

The Order of Prayer through Hierarchy

https://www.hebrewreaders.com/the-order-of-prayer-through-hierarchy

Hebrews 7:25

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto Alahayim by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Confession unto Christ (through your head of household for sisters) and honest dealings with him to genuinely work on keeping his commands will lead to healing to walk in faith by his spirit in us:

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The reason being that confession and genuine dealings to work from the heart in serving him is essential is because the faith needed to remain temperate in trials because of belief in Alahayim actually comes from him as he is the Word of Alahayim;

Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of Alahayim.

For this reason, we need Christ, the Word, to circumcise our ears and hearts to hear words of truth and believe, so as to increase our faith by his spirit in us.

Barn 9:1-2

Furthermore He saith concerning the ears, how that it is our heart which He circumcised. the Lord saith in the prophet; With the hearing of the ears they listened to Me. And again He saith; They that are afar off shall hear with their ears, and shall perceive what I have done. And; Be ye circumcised in your hearts, saith the Lord. 2..Therefore, He circumcised our ears, that hearing the word we might believe.

Barnabas confirms it's just Christ in us who we must see in humility as he is who is helping us have faith and grow in obedience, hearkening to the words of his ministers and applying what we are learning to work righteousness in humility and long-suffering so that his house (Church) unto may be built up, as there is nothing about glory or first places in this journey for ourselves;

Barn 16:10

For he that desireth to be saved looketh not to the man, but to Him that dwelleth and speaketh in him, being amazed at this that he has never at any time heard these words from the mouth of the speaker, nor himself ever desired to hear them. This is the spiritual temple built up to the Lord

This helps understand the humility of the calling as it’s the spirit of Christ in a soul that’s strong in faith, strengthening the soul in belief to hear words of truth to work righteousness in humility, walking in love and long-suffering, fulfilling in the law;

Hermas Mandate 5

1[33]:1 "Be thou long-suffering and understanding," he saith, "and thou shalt have the mastery over all evil deeds, and shalt work all righteousness.

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.

Romans 13:10

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

These are the works of Abraham that made him faithful in the sight of Alahayim and his angels, remaining temperate in patience in his trials, by the spirit of Christ working in him;

Jubilees 17:15, 17-18

.. there were voices in heaven regarding Abraham, that he was faithful in all that He told him, and that he loved Ahayah, and that in every affliction he was faithful. 17. And Ahayah knew that Abraham was faithful in all his afflictions; for He had tried him through his country and with famine, and had tried him with the wealth of kings, and had tried him again through his wife, when she was torn (from him), and with circumcision, and had tried him through Ishmael and Hagar, his maid-servant, when he sent them away 18. And in everything wherein He had tried him, he was found faithful, and his soul was not impatient, and he was not slow to act; for he was faithful and a lover of Ahayah.

All these good works did Abraham do because he believed Alahayim and trusted in his angel, Yache Christ, the Alahayim of the Hebrews and all the righteous of all nations;

James 2:23-24

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed Alahayim, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of Alahayim. 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

The Reverence of Abraham

Abraham, showing his faith, reverenced Alahayim, giving himself in heart and spirit to perform His will at all times in humility, knowing it was the Lord who was strengthening him to do so and saving him from any evil happening to him;

Jubilees 21:2–3, 20, 25

And behold, I am one hundred and seventy-five years old, and throughout all the days of my life I have remembered the Lord, and sought with all my heart to do His will, and to walk uprightly in all His ways. 3. My soul hath hated idols, (and I have despised those that served them, and I have given my heart and spirit) that I might observe to do the will of Him who created me. 20..for He is the defense of the good: and that thou mayest be preserved from all evil, and that He may save thee from every kind of death. 25. Go, my son, in peace. May the Most High Ala, my Alahayim and thy Alahayim, strengthen thee to do His will, and may He bless all thy seed and the residue of thy seed for the generations forever, with all righteous blessings, that thou mayest be a blessing on all the earth."

He instilled that same reverence into his house, as well be seen in the section "the Righteousness of Isaac" and "the Righteousness of Sarah." We also are all called unto the same reverence in humility.

The Righteousness of Sarah

Sarah, the mother of the righteous daughters of Abraham, is an example of a woman being patient in spirit because of her faith in Alahayim with reverence for Him and her head of household, being in subjection to her head of household, showing her trust in Alahayim and her husband, who's care He placed her into;

1 Peter 3:4-6

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of Alahayim of great price. 5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in Alahayim, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: 6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well..

Notice that being of a meek and quiet spirit are qualities of trust in Alahayim with evidence of that trutst being shown by being in subjection to one's husband, all of which comes from humility.

Definitions:

Meekness and humility are closely related virtues, often operating together, but with distinct nuances.

Humility is an internal posture of the heart—the absence of pride and self-exaltation, holding Alahayim in high regard. Meekness is the outward expression of that humility—a calm, gentle, and controlled strength (power under control, knowing Alahayim is at work within) that is patient under provocation, out of a regard for Alahayim.

Key Differences:

Focus: Humility opposes pride; meekness opposes stubbornness and self-will.

Definition: Humility is recognizing one's lowly place before Alahayim and in respect to others along with the need for Alahayim's help in all things, while meekness is the gentle manner in which that knowledge is displayed.

These are the works of the servants of Alahayim in meekness and quietness of spirit. As for Sarah, when maintaining her moderation and temperance in a sound mind through her humility, she was meek in her subjection to her husband, and quiet spirited in her faithfulness, going after his mind in the instructions he gave unto her as her lord, having her mind set upon protecting him as his helpmeet out of her desire towards him and his wellbeing as the law commanded for the woman, which led to things going well for them both.

Genesis 3:16

Unto the woman he said,.. thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

Definitions:

H8669 (Strong)

תשוקה

From H7783 in the original sense of stretching out after; a longing: - desire

BDB Definition: 1) desire, longing, craving 1b) of woman for man

1 Corinthians 7:34

..she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

Definitions:

G700 (Strong)

ἀρέσκω

areskō

ar-es'-ko

Probably from G142 (through the idea of exciting emotion); to be agreeable (or by implication to seek to be so): - please.

Thayer Definition: 1) to please 2) to strive to please 2a) to accommodate one’s self to the opinions desires and interests of others

Ecclesiasticus 26:22

..a married woman is a tower against death to her husband.

In the matter of Egypt, Sarah walked in this simplicity as her desire was to her husband, not wanting any harm to come to him; she was in subjection to him in agreement with his advice and doing as he instructed out of a desire to preserve him alive in her endeavor to please him, all of which led to doing good unto him for their benefit in the end of the matter as we will see in this segment;

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.

For this reason, daughters who follow her good works of 'meekness and quietness of spirit in reverence for their head of household with good intent and desire to protect their lord (the man) from harm' are considered her daughters in the faith. Sarah is an example of what a woman of the faith ought to do as opposed to Eve's initial mistake wherein she wasn't focused on the simplicity of preserving her husband's wellbeing for his good but went after her own desires then sought his harm and downfall rather than being a tower in good works to protect him, all of which was by the deception of the serpent and her desires, not understanding the power of the simplicity of Christ at that time. For such reasons, Eve and all women are given that simple law of desiring their head of household and being in subjection to them, endeavoring to aid in their wellbeing and preservation from death as an helpmeet and tower againt the enemy. Now looking into the good works of Sarah, in her experience when going into Egypt, she showed a good example of a sound minded woman, operating in moderation so as not be given to her passions, trusting Alahayim and the will of her husband and his instructions for her to preserve their lives out of her desire not to see any harm come to him, as a woman is a tower against death to her husband, protecting him by her good works as his helpmeet in his life;

Genesis 12:11-13

And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon: 12 Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. 13 Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

Take notice that Sarah was in agreement to go after his mind on the matter, not doubting or questioning her husband's advice, but in a meek and quiet spirit, she took heed and was ready to perform what he asked, trusting his counsel, all of which would bring forth good fruit in the end. Because of her trust in her husband's advice and instructions for her to follow through on them, things did go well for them, as she was not disturbed in spirit to be given over to an unhealthy passion, remaining tranquil throughout the experience only fearing lest harm come to her husband, (whom she desired to please and help preserve alive) even though she was taken by force and faced being defiled in another man's house, wherein, rather than fretting in anxiety fearing what would happen, she was strong in faith, temperate with a upright fear according to the law (preserving her husband out of affection for him), and prayed to Alahayim with reverence for her husband for deliverance. For such reasons, Alahayim heard her prayers and delivered her, her husband, and blessed their house with substances after the experience. Let's look into it;

Jasher 15:10-15

And the king's servants approached Abram, saying, what hast thou here in this chest which we have not seen? Now open thou the chest and give tithe to the king of all that it contains. 11. And Abram said, this chest I will not open, but all you demand upon it I will give. And Pharaoh's officers answered Abram, saying, it is a chest of precious stones, give us the tenth thereof. 12. Abram said, all that you desire I will give, but you must not open the chest. 13. And the king's officers pressed Abram, and they reached the chest and opened it with force, and they saw, and behold a beautiful woman was in the chest 14. And when the officers of the king beheld Sarai they were struck with admiration at her beauty, and all the princes and servants of Pharaoh assembled to see Sarai, for she was very beautiful. And the king's officers ran and told Pharaoh all that they had seen, and they praised Sarai to the king. And Pharaoh ordered her to be brought, and the woman came before the king. 15. And Pharaoh beheld Sarai and she pleased him exceedingly, and he was struck with her beauty, and the king rejoiced greatly on her account, and made presents to those who brought him the tidings concerning her. 16. And the woman was then brought to Pharaoh's house,

Notice, the woman was forcefully taken from her husband, yet she was not disturbed to speak out in her emotions, abiding in the fear of Alahayim in a meek and quiet spirit, having regard to the preservation of her husband;

and Abram grieved on account of his wife, and he prayed to Ahayah to deliver her from the hands of Pharaoh.

You can see, Abram, though grieved for his wife, was patient in spirit, trusting Alahayim to pray to Him and wait for deliverance, not taking matters into his own hands. Sarah, walked in the same faith, fearing to transgress, remembering the commands of her husband, and it led to her being delivered by angelic help;

Jasher 15:17

And Sarai also prayed at that time and said: O Lord Alahayim thou didst tell my Lord Abram to go from his land and from his father's house to the land of Canaan, and Thou didst promise to do well with him if he would perform thy commands; now behold, we have done that which Thou didst command us, and we left our land and our families, and we went to a strange land and to a people whom we have not known before.

Take notice to the reverence of Sarah for her husband, calling him lord and taking Alahayim's commands to him as their instructions in oneness with her husband as his helpmeet, showing she was after his mind, supporting him in fulfilling the will of Alahayim in his life;

Jasher 15:18

And we came to this land to avoid the famine, and this evil accident has befallen me; now therefore O Lord Alahayim deliver us and save us from the hand of this oppressor, and do well with me for the sake of thy mercy.

You can see her reverence was genuine in that she sought Alahayim to deliver them from the oppressor, having her husband in mind, wanting to be delivered herself in or order to help him. All her faith and good works in reverence for her husband, desiring to do him good, led to her prayers being heard, wherein help was sent to deliver her;

Jasher 15:19-20

And Ahayah hearkened to the voice of Sarai, and Ahayah sent an angel to deliver Sarai from the power of Pharaoh. 20. And the king came and sat before Sarai, and behold an angel of Ahayah was standing over them, and he appeared to Sarai and said to her: Do not fear, for the Lord has heard thy prayer.

For sisters, take heed to the help of Alahayim when a woman abides in faith, patient in spirit, trusting Alahayim to pray unto Him with reverence for her head of household, having concern for his wellbeing and preservation. Sarai was helped by an angel because her good intent as opposed to Eve being aided by the devil to bring her husband down in her evil intent in that experience. This helps give clear dichotomy of the spiritual aspect of the importance of how a woman's choice of intent towards her head of household plays on the spirits that will come and aid her in her endeavors;

Gad the Seer 8:7

And He gave each one free choice: if one wants to do good, he will be helped, and if one wants to do evil, a path will be opened for him.

In continuation of what transpired with Sarah in her good intent, after being comforted by the angel, she abided in that meek and quiet spirit, singly focused on the fear of Alahayim, only fearing lest any evil befall her husband;

Jasher 15:21-22

And the king approached Sarai and said to her, what is that man to thee who brought thee hither? And she said, he is my brother. 22. And the king said, it is incumbent upon us to make him great, to elevate him and to do unto him all the good which thou shalt command us; and at that time the king sent to Abram silver and gold and precious stones in abundance, together with cattle, men servants and maid servants; and the king ordered Abram to be brought, and he sat in the court of the king's house, and the king greatly exalted Abram on that night.

So by keeping the instructions of her husband, he was blessed. Yea, rather, they were blessed with substance, as she is his wife. Here we get to see the good fruit that comes from walking in her husband's instructions with reverence, fearing lest any harm should come to him;

Jasher 15:23-27

And the king approached to speak to Sarai, and he reached out his hand to touch her, when the angel smote him heavily, and he was terrified and he refrained from reaching to her. 24. And when the king came near to Sarai, the angel smote him to the ground, and acted thus to him the whole night, and the king was terrified. 25. And the angel on that night smote heavily all the servants of the king, and his whole household, on account of Sarai, and there was a great lamentation that night amongst the people of Pharaoh's house 26. And Pharaoh, seeing the evil that befell him, said, surely on account of this woman has this thing happened to me, and he removed himself at some distance from her and spoke pleasing words to her heart. 27. And the king said to Sarai, tell me, I pray thee, concerning the man with whom thou camest here; and Sarai said this man is my husband, and I said to thee that he was my brother for I was afraid, lest thou shouldst put him to death through wickedness.

Notice, Sarah was afraid in reverence, fearing lest something should happen to her husband as a wife is a tower against death to the man. She spake truly that he was her brother, and when the season was right, she also spake the truth that he was her husband, speaking with good intent in the fear of Alahayim in due season, which brought forth good fruit;

Jasher 15:28-29

And the king kept away from Sarai, and the plagues of the angel of Ahayah ceased from him and his household; and Pharaoh knew that he was smitten on account of Sarai, and the king was greatly astonished at this. 29. And in the morning the king called for Abram and said to him, what is this thou hast done to me? Why didst thou say, she is my sister, owing to which I took her unto me for a wife, and this heavy plague has therefore come upon me and my household.

Side note: he nor Sarai lied in regards to their kinship;

Genesis 20:12

And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.

In continuation of what the king of Egypt said;

Jasher 15:30-33

Now therefore here is thy wife, take her and go from our land lest we all die on her account. And Pharaoh took more cattle, men servants and maid servants, and silver and gold, to give to Abram, and he returned unto him Sarai his wife. 31. And the king took a maiden whom he begat by his maid-wives, and he gave her to Sarai for a hand maid. 32. And the king said to his daughter, it is better for thee my daughter to be a handmaid in this man's house than to be a mistress in my house, after we have beheld the evil that befell us on account of this woman. 33. And Abram arose, and he and all belonging to him went away from Egypt; and Pharaoh ordered some of his men to accompany him and all that went with him.

In closing, we see fruit of Sarah's reverence, having care for the wellbeing of her husband out of her desire to him as the commands; her patience in spirit with that reverence, praying in unity with her husband and putting her trust in Alahayim, so as not to be intemperate in emotions, trusting the counsel of her husband and uprightly fearing to bring any harm to him out of her love for him. The results were that they both remained alive, were given Alahayim's angelic help as needed, increased in substance, and respected by the people they were amongst. This helps sisters see the good fruits of reverence in well-doing for one's husband's well-being, observing the law, and putting one's trust in Alahayim, all of which are the qualities of daughters following after the good works of Sarah.

A Righteous Daughter of Sarah

David's daughter also exemplifies the righteousness and good fruits that come forth from moderation in emotions, dealing wisely with reverence for one's head of household and consideration for his wellbeing, praying unto Alahayim in faith, and trusting in His deliverance to confirm these works will always bring forth good fruit for the daughters of Sarah by faith (Hebrews) and through faith (Gentiles);

Gad the Seer 13:11-13

And it came to pass when the king of Geshur was in Jerusalem, his friend, Pirshaz, came to Tamar's room, saying to her: “Lie with me.” 12. But Tamar refused to listen to him, and said, “Let's not, my lord; let's not do this wanton deed, for I am a king's daughter.”

She was faithful, spake on what’s right and ought to have been done for conscience’s sake of her father’s name so as not to dishonor him, nor transgress the law in the sight of Alahayim.

13.Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice, for his love was burning inside him.

Now she’s being forced upon and resisted from doing what was right. Instead of getting emotional and frantic, she’s temperate, operating in wisdom, putting her trust in Alahayim to pray with reverence for her covering for her deliverance, realizing it’s not by physical strength deliverance comes, but by Alahayim as her father David understood from his youth and evidently taught her as this is pleasing to Alahayim when one knows where help truly comes from;

Gad the Seer 6:1-9

And Ahayah said to Gad: “Go to David my servant and tell him: 2.'Thus saith Ahayah: 'Let not the mighty man glory in his might. 3.But let him that glorieth glory in this, that my help is with him. 4.Then thou should go and fear not, for Ahayah is with you.” 5. And Gad came and told David the words of Ahayah. 6.And David said to Gad: “I have known the help of Ahayah from my youth. 7.For who smote the lion and the bear? Who smote the Philistine? Who smote my enemies? Was it not the help of Alahayim?” 8. And when Ahayah heard that, it was well-pleasing in His sight. 9.And He said: “Because David has known my help in his glory, for that my help will dwell in the house of David forever.”

This confirms the works of the man affect his household, whether he walks in the humility and long-suffering of the law or the pride and self-will of the works of the flesh;

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."

This helps understand the importance of the good works of the head of household as it was David's good understanding and works in the sight of Alahayim that led to the blessing of Alahayim's help dwelling with his household forever, the evidence of which we can see in the wisdom his daughter Tamar is walking in in her trials. This helps sisters in the faith understand the value they ought to place on their head of household and righteous fathers as it's for their sakes, prosperity comes upon the family so as to be sure one helping him prosper and protecting him by your good works in the faith. (Of course men also have their righteous fathers to reverence with gratitude for the help bestowed upon the family through them as well as doing good works to the honor of their names to walk as they walked in the uprightness of the law in this life.) Continuing with what transpired for Tamar as she understood her help was to come from Alahayim;

Gad the Seer 13:13-16

Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice, for his love was burning inside him. 14. And Tamar said in her cleverness (for she saw her strength was gone): “Listen to me, my Lord, to the words of your maidservant.

You can see the meekness in her tongue, showing her soundness of mind in Alahayim in the moment;

15. Behold, I know how to play the harp. And thou, now, lie down on my knees to hear my song. 16. And after the song of my heart, then I shall do thy heart's desire.” And Pirshaz listened to Tamar, and he lay in her bosom.

When faced with the trial of the man trying to take advantage of her, she was temperate, operating in wisdom to speak wisely, rather than being given to her emotions or fears to just let him fulfill his lust with her, but rather, trusting that Alahayim will make a way out of the temptation. As will be seen as the story continues, her only fears were upright in that she feared to pollute her father's name or transgress the law by such a wonton deed, all of which would lead to her deliverance as her intentions were upright in the sight of Alahayim, desiring to uphold her father's name. Tamar, the daughter of the righteous David, having been raised up in the manners of the law, turned to prayer with reverence for her head of household, though he was dead (yet living through faith in the heavens), she still asked him to make prayer for her, understanding the power reverence for a woman’s head (the man) in prayer has in the upright order of Alahayim’s hierarchy. This is also showing her belief that those who die in righteousness truly live unto Alahayim. This is a good example for women to know the good fruit that comes from reverence for Alahayim and one’s head of household. It also confirms the uprightness of going unto one’s head of household (covering) for prayer and reverencing your head of household (covering) in prayer as it’s shown to bring forth good and profitable fruit in the faith:

Gad the Seer 13:17-20

And Tamar took the harp to play it pleasantly, and said in her heart: “Ahayah, king of my father David, thy servant,

She starts her prayer reverencing her father and Ahayah, the holy Father. (Mind you, this is before our Everlasting father Yache taught us how to pray to and through him);

18. send thy light and thy truth to hold me, and do not allow the desire of a wicked uncircumcised and impure man.

This is confirmation that she understood, as her father David did, where help actually comes from, not having confidence in herself, but praying to Alahayim to keep her, as she herself didn’t desire to fulfill or partake in any evil in the purpose of her soul so as not to dishonor her father;

19. For thou hast known what is in my heart, and do not let the daughter of David, thy servant, sin.

She spake of herself to Alahayim in respect of her father as her covering, which shows her reverence and desire not to be suffered to sin for his sake as she desired to uphold his name before Alahayim. Being unmarried, she goes onto flee to her covering in time of need, asking her father for help:

20. My father David, my father David, my father David, look at thy disgrace and thy daughter's disgrace.

A daughter is one flesh with her father until she be given as a wife, and here we see Tamar’s view of herself was in oneness with her father, viewing her disgrace as his in honor for him, unwilling to admit an evil desire into her heart, so as not fulfill another’s desire or nor suffer another to influence her to do so. Her mindset, perspective, and endeavors to honor her father shows her meekness of spirit in reverence (fear) as opposed being willing to dishonor him through boldness, lifted up in the arrogance of Fornication, willing sin before him and not be ashamed;

Ecclesiasticus 22:5, 4

4..she that liveth dishonestly is her father's heaviness. 5 She that is bold dishonoureth both her father and her husband..4..she that liveth dishonestly is her father's heaviness.

A woman's pride, though she may be fair in outward appearance does not make her beautiful in the sight of Alahayim as it's the ornaments of the fruits of the spirit in the fear of Ahayah that makes a woman praise worthy in the sight of Alahayim;

Proverbs 11:22

As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Proverbs 31:30, 29

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth Ahayah, she shall be praised. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

For such reasons, Tamar, being beautifully adorned within with the fear of Ahayah and reverence for her father, is a great example for sisters to follow as daughters of Sarah who beautify themselves with the ornaments of the heart in the fruits of the Spirit as the Lord Yache desires them to be beautified in;

Acts of John 12

But do thou become for me a good painter, Lycomedes. Thou hast colours which he giveth thee through me, who painteth all of us for himself, even Yache, who knoweth the shapes and appearances and postures and dispositions and types of our souls. And the colours wherewith I bid thee paint are these: faith in Alahayim, knowledge, alahayimly fear, friendship, communion, meekness, kindness, brotherly love, purity, simplicity, tranquillity, fearlessness, grieflessness, sobriety, and the whole band of colours that painteth the likeness of thy soul, and even now raiseth up thy members that were cast down, and levelleth them that were lifted up, and tendeth thy bruises, and healeth thy wounds, and ordereth thine hair that was disarranged, and washeth thy face, and chasteneth thine eyes, and purgeth thy bowels, and emptieth thy belly, and cutteth off that which is beneath it; and in a word, when the whole company and mingling of such colours is come together, into thy soul, it shall present it to our Lord Yache Christ undaunted, whole (unsmoothed), and firm of shape.

Lord willing this helps the daughters of Sarah in their perspective and outlook on true the colors necessary for beautifying one's self in the sight of the Lord Yache our Everlasting father who does the work within us to beautify our souls so as to focus on adorning themselves after the inner woman with good fruits to the praise of Alahayim. In continuation on the good works of Tamar, Let's pick back up where she was entreating her father to pray on her behalf out of reverence for him;

Gad the Seer 13:20-32

My father David, my father David, my father David, look at thy disgrace and thy daughter's disgrace. 21. Go before the throne of glory of the Almighty, and ask for mercy for me, to Alahayim of Hosts, to help me by His help.

Yache is the glory of the Almighty, even the Lord of glory. [Ja 2:1] He also is Ahayah of Hosts, [Psa 24:10] (even the captain of the host that went before Joshua in war), [Josh 5:13-15] so she is asking her father to go to Christ to pray for her to be given mercy and help to get delivered, as he is man’s intercessor with Alahayim, [1Tim 2:5, Test of Levi 5:5-6] showing her reverence for the proper order of prayer and hierarchy in the sight of Alahayim, not lifting herself up above he father, Christ, or Alahayim, as a woman ought not to usurp authority over men. [1Ti 2:12] This also shows that though “the Lord’s Prayer” unto our Lord Yache was not revealed as yet, the righteous understood that he was the mediator between man and Alahayim, as Christ relayed to Levi that he is the angel that intercedes for the nation of Israel and all the righteous of the Gentiles [Test of Levi 5:5-6] for everyone to at least understand his significance in our prayers.

22. For He does not want the evil of base fellows, and these are His deeds for those who have been robbed who overcome the strong. 23. I beseech thee, o Ahayah, save me now. I beseech thee, o Ahayah, make me prosper.

You can see her belief that her father would entreat for her as she her father good reasoning as to why he should entreat on her behalf, then entreated Ahayah for her deliverance, believing her father did entreat for her;

24. I call on thee on the day I am frightened; and may I be answered, and do not lose holy seed by the impurity of the impure, for thou art holy, Alahayim, and I trust thee.”

You can see her vulnerability to be honest about how she felt frightened, yet instead of sulking in emotions, she put her trust in Alahayim, casting her cares upon Him in her humility, praying for help to be kept from transgressing against Him to the dishonor of her father;

25. And Ahayah heard the voice of David for his daughter, and a sleep from Alahayim was fallen upon Pirshaz

David went and prayed for his daughter in heaven to Yache who interceded for him and Ahayah heard him for his daughter and sent deliverance. This is for us to understand the power of the proper order of prayer unto Alahayim for men through Christ and women through their head of household unto Christ; both of which are unto Alahayim through Christ’s intercession. We also get to to se the uprightness of a woman who is vulnerable to be honest yet maintain her moderation so as not to be excessive in emotions, reverencing her head of household, trusting him and Alahayim for her deliverance in times of need. Let’s see the fruit that came from Tamar’s good works as a daughter of Sarah;

26.And when Tamar saw that he had fallen asleep, she took the sword girded upon his loins, and took the sword out of its sheath. 27.And she said: “Ahayah of Hosts, remember David, my father, and give me power from his power and thy strength will hold me up.

Continuation in reverence for her head of household, being after his mind, desiring to be strengthened in his power by Lord Yache’s strength as it was Alahayim's mighty right hand, which is Christ, in David who she is seeking to strengthen her;

28.Help me as thou helped the wife of Heber the Kenite, to let sins and sinners cease on the earth, for they know that thou art Ahayah alone.” 29. And she took the sword and drove it into the heart of Pirshaz, and Pirshaz fell down on the ground dead. 30.And Tamar saw that Pirshaz was dead and she said in a loud voice: “So perish all thine enemies, and the enemies of thine people, o Ahayah. 31. And now I have seen that thou hast heard my father's voice, thou hast plotted and did not let his daughter be disgraced by a base fellow.

She was delivered through her good works of moderation and meekness of spirit with reverence, yet in her humility and understanding, she didn’t put trust in herself nor look at the outcome as something to glory in herself about, understanding it was her father’s prayers and Alahayim's will of influence to deliver her for the sake of her father, not taking occasion to lift herself up in vain glorying, but giving credit unto Alahayim as her father David uprightly had done;

32.Blessed art thou from everlasting and to everlasting. Amen.”

She gave glory whom it is due, the Alahayim of Israel as all things are done for the good through Him by His Beloved our Lord Yache Christ.

An Admonition on Emotional Health

Moderation

Before going into what transpired with Sarah to better understand what Peter was admonishing the sisters in the church about, it’s imperative to understand the necessity to maintain your moderation in tranquility of spirit with a sound mind in modesty (humility) and contentment, trusting Alahayim’s will in your life and your head of household’s, being focused on pleasing and protecting him (as your desire is unto him and his wellbeing), so as not to be given over immoderately to unhealthy passions (emotions). The reason being, anyone who is given to unhealthy passions is opening themselves up to idols because of desires (Lust-Covetousness) contrary to Alahayim’s will or pleasures (Fornication) contrary to what’s right and pleasing in the sight of Alahayim in arrogance (Pride) to entertain the thoughts (Wickedness) or feelings (Self Will-Wrath) to let the idols operate within the mind (Envy-Fornication) and heart (Deceit-Hatred);

Acts of Thomas 27

For fornication blinds the mind and darkens the eyes of the soul, and is an obstruction to life (conversation) of the body, making the whole man weak and casting his whole body into sickness..

Fornication is a spirit that works to blind the mind in pleasure so as to negatively affect the whole body, weakening it from it's purpose of serving Alahayim by the bondage of pleasure in fulfilling the devil's works;

Testament of Rueben 4:11

For if fornication overcomes not your mind, neither can Beliar overcome you.

She operates in love of pleasure, entertaining evil actions or thoughts, indulging in them in one’s mind to be given to the pleasure of the emotional influence or sensual sensations of them. This can lead to acting on the thoughts or at least continuing in the pleasure of entertaining them in one’s mind, sinning against Alahayim in either case, not understanding the gravity of the transgression because of the pleasure one has in her works, so as not to be ashamed of what one is doing to refrain from it;

Testament of Reuben 7:4, 6

For in fornication there is neither understanding nor holiness..6..because it deceiveth the mind and understanding 2:9.. with which through love of pleasure sins enter in...because it is filled with ignorance, and leadeth the youth as a blind man to a pit, and as a beast to a precipice.

Testament of Judah 14:1

He that committeth fornication is not aware when he suffers loss, and is not ashamed when put to dishonor

As you see, it’s because of the pleasure in what she offers in the mind, she blinds the soul’s understanding from what is right in the sight of Alahayim to entertain the sins in hatred; and if unable to contain one's self, one acts on them in haste, unawares of the loss one is suffering, being blinded, or doing so in shame though one knows it's not right, thinking one cannot change as Lying would lead unto. There is also the work of Wrath who aids in lawlessness (Self-will), whether in disgust or delight, feeling entitled, justified or emboldened to commit the sin without shame as well. In either case, Fornication which starts in the mind, leads to giving place to idols because of one's pleasure in her and her children's works;

Testament of Reuben 7:6

For a pit unto the soul is the sin of fornication, separating it from Alahayim, and bringing it near to idols, because it deceiveth the mind and understanding, and leadeth young men into Hades before their time.

For these reasons, the Lord gave the woman the simple law of having her desire to her man (father or husband) as his helpmeet and tower against death in selflessness and reverence to please him through the good she does to withstand Fornication and her works. This means, your temperance in moderation and self-restraint in contentment with the good reasoning of endeavoring to protect and please your head of household, fearing lest any harm should come to him or his name be dishonored, for which reasons you're resisting evil pleasure out of a sincere desire not to admit any evil in honor of him, is essential to overcome her works in your minds;

Philippians 4:5

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

2 Timothy 1:7

For Alahayim hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

This means you have to prove (examine) yourself to know what emotional level you need to be at or maintain to keep a sound (disciplined) mind wherein you're operating in tranquility of spirit with a peaceful mind in modesty (humility), not giving place to any of the spirits of pride to get into a vexation or any unhealthy feelings, so that Yache’s spirit can operate in you to help you remain without unholy fear in love, no matter what’s going on around you or trying to come into you (evil thoughts or desires) so as not to be moved from resting in the law of Alahayim for a peace of mind, hearkening to the angel of righteousness for the sake of protecting your head of household as his helpmeet as the law requires;

Testament of Gad 7:3

Seek out the judgements of the Lord, and thy mind will rest and be at peace.

Testament of Simeon 3:5

For if a man flee to the Lord, the evil spirit runneth away from him, and his mind is lightened.

So be intentional in seeking out what’s right in the Lord's sight in thought and action, fleeing to Him in prayer through your head of household for peace of mind, not giving place for any idol to sway your thoughts to go stray from the law in your heart by being emotionally reactive to the words, thoughts, or imaginations they may come at you with, endeavoring to provoke you unto some vexation (in pride), disgust (in anger) or delight (being uplifted) so as to work in you. But rather, resist them in temperance, praying to be kept by Alahayim through Lord Yache, our Alahayim and Lord of your righteous covering, whether husband, father or righteous forefather;

Jas 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to Alahayim. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Abram, made this choice to submit himself to Alahayim, choosing the Lord Christ as his angel and intercessor with the Most High, as he is the only angel who can intercede with the Father for deliverance from evil spirits. For this reason, Abram was delivered from idols leading him astray in his thoughts to sin through his prayers for the help and desire not to fulfill any evil desire himself;

Appendix of Naphtali 9:1-2, 4-5

And on that day Michael took a message from the Lord, and said to the seventy nations, to each nation separately: 2 “…now choose today whom you will worship, and who shall be your intercessor in the height of heaven.” 4.. every nation chose its own angel, and none of them mentioned the name of the Lord, blessed be He.

The Lord is Christ, the angel of Ahayah, whom the nations did not choose.

5 But when Michael said unto Abraham our father, “Abram, whom dost thou choose, and whom wilt thou worship?” Abram answered, “I choose and select only Him who said, and the world was created; Who formed me in the womb of my mother, body within body; Who placed in me spirit and soul; Him I choose, and to Him I will cleave, I and my seed, all the days of the world.

In choosing the Most High, Lord of heaven and earth, he vicariously chose His Son, the Lord, blessed be he, as his angel and intercessor with Him. Levi confirms this angel, the Lord, blessed be he, is our intercessor, whom all the house of Abraham, Hebrews and Gentiles, have for our helps from evil spirits;

Testament of Levi 5:5-7

And I said to him: I pray thee, O Lord, tell me Thy name, that I may call upon Thee in a day of tribulation. 6 And he said: I am the angel who intercedeth for the nation of Israel that they may not be smitten utterly, for every evil spirit attacketh it. 7 And after these things I awaked, and blessed the Most High, and the angel who intercedeth for the nation of Israel and for all the righteous.

In Abram right reasoning and purpose to serve Alahayim, he prayed for help and was aided because of his choice and desire to do good;

Jubilees 12:14-18

And in the first week, in the fifth year thereof, [2005 A.M.] Abram sat up throughout the night on the new moon of the seventh month to observe the stars from the evening to the morning, in order to see what would be the character of the year with regard to the rains, and he was alone as he sat and observed. 15. And a word came into his heart and he said: "All the signs of the stars, and the signs of the moon and of the sun are all in the hand of the Lord. Why do I search (them) out? 16. If He desireth, He causeth it to rain, morning and evening; And if He desireth, He withholdeth it, and all things are in His hand." 17 And he prayed that night and said “My Alahayim, Ala Most High, Thou alone art my Alahayim, and Thee and Thy dominion have I chosen. And Thou hast created all things, and all things that are are the work of Thy hands. 18. Deliver me from the hands of evil spirits who have sway over the thoughts of men's hearts, and let them not lead me astray from Thee, my Alahayim.

As Abram, with your right reasoning and desire for good, make your prayers. Along with your payers, focus intentionally on who you listen to in your mind, to ensure it’s the good angel helping you maintain tranquility and good works, out of your desire to protect and please your head of household as Sarah had done;

Hermas Mandate 6

2[36]:3 "Hear," saith he, "and understand their workings. The angel of righteousness is delicate and bashful and gentle and tranquil. When then this one enters into thy heart, forthwith he speaketh with thee of righteousness, of purity, of holiness, and of contentment, of every righteous deed and of every glorious virtue. When all these things enter into thy heart, know that the angel of righteousness is with thee. [These then are the works of the angel of righteousness.] Trust him therefore and his works.

Hearkening to the angel given to help you sisters, trust the angel and if you have need of encouragement in belief along the way, let Christ's works in you convince you that you’re heading in the right direction by evidence of operating in purity (keeping from idols) with the following works of a sound minded woman in the faith;

1 Clem. 21:7

let them show forth their lovely disposition of purity; let them prove their sincere affection of gentleness; let them make manifest the moderation of their tongue through their silence;

Ecclesiasticus 26:14

A silent and loving woman is a gift of the Lord; and there is nothing so much worth as a mind well instructed.

Ecclesiasticus 26:15

A shamefaced and faithful woman is a double grace, and her continent mind cannot be valued.

All this is possible with right reasoning and temperance because your purpose of soul is to fulfill the will of Alahayim in protecting your head of household whom you have your desire (affection) unto, so as not to admit any evil desires or thoughts to take pleasure in them in your mind in spiritual fornication which would give provision for the lusts of the flesh to operate in you;

4Macc 2:20-21

For in the day when Alahayim created man, he implanted in him his passions and inclinations, and also, at the very same time, set the mind on a throne amidst the senses to be his sacred guide in all things; 21. and to the mind he gave the Law, by the which if a man order himself, he shall reign over a kingdom that is temperate, and just, and virtuous, and brave.

Women have the same ability through right reasoning and temperance to endure as men if they only believe and put in the work to attain unto that faith in Christ;

4Macc 14:15.

But she, the mother of those young men, with a soul like Abraham, was not moved from her purpose by her affection for her children.

4Macc 16:13, 1

O mother, warrior of Alahayim in the cause of religion, old and a woman, thou didst both defeat the tyrant by thy endurance, and wast found stronger than a man, in deeds as well as words. 1. THUS then, if one both a woman and advanced in years, and the mother of seven sons, endured the sight of her children being tortured to death, the Inspired Reason must confessedly be supreme ruler over the passion.

This confirms a sister can overcome the passions, even the passions of affection for her children, through reasoning and temperance to maintain her moderation for the sake of upholding the law of Alahayim;

4Macc 1:29-30

It’s all about how much you want to be temperate and sound minded in the faith through your inspired reasoning helping you stand firm in your purpose of soul as Alahayim will help you if you show through your genuine efforts that you want to be in that peaceful space, not admitting any evil into your heart for the sake of your head of household's wellbeing;

Gas the Seer 8:7

And He gave each one free choice: if one wants to do good, he will be helped…

Testament of Naphtali 2:6, 9

As a man’s strength, so also is his work; and as his mind, so also is his skill; and as his purpose, so also is his achievement; and as his heart, so also is his mouth; as his eye, so also is his sleep; as his soul, so also is his word, either in the law of the Lord or in the works of Beliar.

If it’s your mind's desire and purpose of soul to do the work to overcome giving into unhealthy emotions and thoughts because of the desire to maintain your moderation for conscience's sake of your head of household' wellbeing, then work hard, being diligent to make sure everything you’re doing and entertaining in your mind is with good intent to achieve that goal in humility;

9 So then, my children, let all your works be done in order with good intent in the fear of Alahayim, and do nothing disorderly in scorn or out of its due season.

It’s possible to do so long as you’re willing to do the work and put your hands to the plow to act and do it even as others have done to learn to resist the pleasure of any evil thought or desire by abstaining from them;

Gad the seer 8:11-14

Be strong and valiant to obey the Law and not to hear it only. 12. For a deed is like a root, hearing it is like a seed, a belief is like a tree, and the fruit is like righteousness. 13. And what shall we do to a smelly and stinky seed if a root will not come out of it? 14.For that, hurry up. Be quick and act; hear and act, for you are a true seed, for you have belief and righteousness and Ahayah will bless you all in peace.

When Alahayim sees you’re purpose of soul is to genuinely change in humility, knowing it’s only Him in you through Christ who can help you do it, He will delivery you just as He did for Joseph;

Testament of Reuben 4:8-11

For ye heard regarding Joseph how he guarded himself from a woman, and purged his thoughts from all fornication, and found favour in the sight of Alahayim and men. 9 For the Egyptian woman did many things unto him, and summoned magicians, and offered him love potions, but the purpose of his soul admitted no evil desire. 10 Therefore the Alahayim of your fathers delivered him from every evil and hidden death. 11 For if fornication overcomes not your mind, neither can Beliar overcome you.

Though encompassed with wickedness sending grievous thoughts and fornication seeking to overtake his mind with pleasure to act upon the evils, he was delivered because he didn’t desire it, operating in chastity, fasting in righteousness by resisting being emotionally or mentally influenced by the thoughts, desires, imaginations, and temptations that came at him so as not to let any evil enter his heart;

Testament of Joseph 9:2

For Alahayim loveth him who in a den of wickedness combines fasting with chastity..

Definition:

Chastity G47 (Strong)

ἁγνεία

hagneia

hag-ni'-ah

From G53; cleanliness (the quality), that is, (specifically) chastity: - purity.

Thayer Definition: 1) purity, sinlessness of life

Chaste G53 (Strong)

ἁγνός

hagnos

hag-nos'

From the same as G40; properly clean, that is, (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect: - chaste, clean, pure.

Mounce Definition: pure, chaste, modest, innocent, blameless.

Thayer Definition: 1) exciting reverence, venerable, sacred 2a) pure from carnality, 2b) pure from every fault, immaculate

For understanding the fasting necessary to compliment the chastity which Alahayim loves;

Hermas Parable 5

1[54]:5 do no wickedness in thy life, and serve the Lord with a pure heart; observe His commandments and walk in His ordinances, and let no evil desire rise up in thy heart; but believe Alahayim. Then, if thou shalt do these things, and fear Him, and control thyself from every evil deed, thou shalt live unto Alahayim; and if thou do these things, thou shalt accomplish a great fast, and one acceptable to Alahayim.

The simplicity of this is you have to resist pleasure (fornication) in evil thoughts, imaginations, and desires by being mindful of having and operating in good intent in everything you do and admit into your heart, being content and moderate in all things in modesty (humility) in the fear of Alahayim with reverence for and concern for the wellbeing of your head of household, not going beyond your emotional limits that would draw you away unto idols in self-will, which is one's contrary desires from the simplicity and wisdom imparted unto the woman in the law of Alahayim as befell Eve wherein her desire for knowledge and the pleasure of tasting food beyond what Alahayim had given unto her gave place to the serpent to deceive her mind, which led to her fall. In the following verse below, consider "wine" as "pleasure" to understand the workings of the spirit of Fornication as she operates in the love of pleasure unto sin;

Testament of Judah 15 :2

If ye drink wine in gladness, be ye modest in the fear of Alahayim. For if in (your) gladness the fear of Alahayim departeth, then drunkenness ariseth and shamelessness stealeth in.

Pleasure in lawful things are good as one just has to be mindful of not going beyond one's limits required to maintain modesty (humility) and reverence for Alahayim. If excessive in a lack moderation, the fear of Alahayim departs when Fornication comes in as the pleasure blinds the heart, teaching arrogance to sin and not be ashamed along with Deceit aiding in the disrespect. For this reason, one has to be careful to stay in a place of humility and reverence in thought and actions from the heart to keep from these idol's endeavors of disrespect in their lack of shame to sin before Alahayim in their arrogance. Yet and still, if there is too much pleasure in any of the spirits of pride, which urge the soul to depart from Alahayim so as not to reverence Alahayim in humility, the idols will find an entry;

For if in (your) gladness the fear of Alahayim departeth, then drunkenness ariseth and shamelessness stealeth in.

Think of drunkenness as being given to unhealthy emotions, not being able to control one’s self, and shamelessness as spirits of pride entering in, from which cometh shame. Indulgence in emotions beyond one’s limits will give place to pride stealing in and taking away one’s modesty (humility) to reverence Alahayim’s commands to keep them;

Testament of Judah 14:7

For much discretion needeth the man who drinketh wine, my children; and herein is discretion in drinking wine a man may drink so long as he preserveth modesty.

Remember wine isn’t unlawful in itself, even as intercourse in marriage isn’t unlawful in itself. The issue that leads to sinning is the love of pleasure to over indulge in lawful things (and indulge at all in unlawful things). So in one’s life, there are good things that bring us pleasure which Alahayim has given us to enjoy, yet even in those things, moderation in modesty to know our limits is necessary to abide in the fear of Alahayim. For example, over indulgence in wine, which is given to gladden the heart, leads to drunkenness which can led to sinning if done with the wrong intent. Intercourse with one’s husband (or wife for men) is lawful and due benevolence is required in marriage, but love of pleasure in intercourse, desiring to over indulge, opens one up to be tempted to commit fornication in one’s heart looking at others to lust after them and possibly commit the act as well or commit unlawful acts of intercourse within a marriage. So likewise, gladness and delight are good spirits from Alahayim, yet one needs to know one’s limits lest over indulging in them, one gives place to wrath and vain glorying to be lifted up for an example of how modesty in all things is necessary (aside from being temperate as to what is evil so as not to do it and intemperate as to what is good so as to do it at all times);

Ecclesiasticus 31:28

Wine measurably drunk and in season bringeth gladness of the heart, and cheerfulness of the mind: 29 But wine drunken with excess maketh bitterness of the mind, with brawling and quarrelling.

Seeing it's about moderation in all things, even the good things, one has to learn one's limits to preserve humility and reverence;

Ecclesiasticus 37:27-28

My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it. 28 For all things are not profitable for all men, neither hath every soul pleasure in every thing.

This helps in humility to know one's own limits in contentment, not being in competition with another to give place to Jealousy and Envy's sulking in pride, but just being self aware for conscience's sake of well doing in the sight of Alahayim out of love (affection) and fear (reverence) to cause harm to anyone, including yourself;

Testament of Judah 14:7

For much discretion needeth the man who drinketh wine, my children; and herein is discretion in drinking wine a man may drink so long as he preserveth modesty.

Thinking of wine as the lawful joys and pleasures of this life, even in them we need to operate in discretion to preserve modesty in the fear (reverence) of Alahayim;

Definition:

Modesty is the quality of being humble, unassuming, and moderate in the estimation of one’s own abilities or achievements

So long as you’re in that lowly place of mind and perspective, trusting in Alahayim that it’s Lord Yache in you doing the work, keeping you from evil, and it’s nothing to glory in about yourself or that you’re doing anything to lift yourself up in any idolatry so as not to maintain that lowliness, you won’t give place to evil thoughts, imaginations, or desires to let any spirit of pride steal it’s way in by the deceitful workings of Lust and Fornication to teach arrogance with Deceit attacking the mind to operate in it. Yet, if you’re intemperate, not being diligent and circumspect to be mindful of yourself from the heart with purpose of soul to let an evil desire in, you’ll go beyond that healthy emotional limit, giving place to idols (because your desire, reasoning and willingness to submit to the will of Alahayim isn't strong enough at this time unfortunately. Lord willing, the experiences of falling will increase your resolve and desire to make the change, get the counsel needed to make the changes necessary to resist and grow out of the struggle with the pleasure);

Testament of Judah 14:8

But if he go beyond this limit the spirit of deceit attacketh his mind, and it maketh the drunkard to talk filthily, and to transgress and not to be ashamed, but even to glory in his shame, and to account himself honourable.

This is the simplicity of what it takes to keep temperance in tranquility, letting your moderation be known through your humility by just not giving place for any evil spirit's thoughts, imaginations or desires to lead you astray to the works of the flesh out of your genuine desire for your head of household to please him, fearing any harm come unto him, as the righteous Sarah had done in the matter of Egypt;

Romans 13:14

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

Understanding Provisions for the Flesh

This is an important topic to discuss so as to have understanding since Fornication operates in the lack thereof so she can continue working in a soul unawares of what she does and how she operates.

Testament of Reuben 7:4, 4:6, 7:4

For in fornication there is neither understanding nor holiness..4:6..because it deceiveth the mind and understanding.. For a pit unto the soul is the sin of fornication, separating it from Alahayim, and bringing it near to idols..7:4.. and all jealousy dwelleth in the lust thereof.

In the effort to help our sisters keep from the idols Fornication brings a soul unto through lack of moderation in emotions and sobriety (Jealousy), Lord willing, this edification to understand her works will help keep sisters (and brothers alike) from her altogether by having understanding of her tactics as she tries to lead astray sisters by overwhelming them with the love of or desire for pleasure (in the mind to give one’s mind over to evil thoughts and desires) more than men;

Testament of Reuben 5:3

For moreover, concerning them, the angel of the Lord told me, and taught me, that women are overcome by the spirit of fornication more than men..

Definition:

Overcome: be overwhelmed by emotion or force.

This is to help sisters understand Fornication literally tries to overwhelm souls by force or emotions through the love of pleasure. Lord willing, this helps to grasp the importance of learning moderation to operate in emotional temperance with purpose of soul, desiring not to admit any evil desire for conscience sake of one's head of household's wellbeing so that one can uphold the faith as many strong women of old have done like Sarah who wasn’t emotionally disturbed or fearful when abducted by the king of Egypt or the Philistines, trusting in Alahayim, reverencing her husband and focused on his wellbeing in her humility according to the law. Knowing that Fornication is more of a hurdle to overcome in the mind for women, this segment is to help sisters understand the provisions that are made for her to have place in the mind to lead the soul to operate in the works of the flesh. For understanding of how the mental attacks to give provision to the flesh through pleasure by the works of the spirt of Fornication can be, let’s look into it;

Testament of Judah 12:2

And walk not after your lusts,

This is when one is just walking in Fornication, walking after one’s lust in self will, without thought or reasoning on things but just doing as one pleases.

nor in the imaginations of your thoughts in haughtiness of heart;

Fornication is at work in these things. Fornication would send a thought according to your heart’s desire or Wickedness will send an imagination, both of which are intended to lift you up in haughtiness of heart as Fornication is there trying to overwhelm you to get you to give into the pleasure of the thought or imagination in your mind so as to blind your heart and mind by the pleasure in entertaining them. This shows it’s the spirits of pride, one has pleasure in to let any of them enter one’s heart that gives place for the idols to lead us astray in our minds;

Ecclesiasticus 10:12-13

The beginning of pride is when one departeth from Alahayim, and his heart is turned away from his Maker. 13 For pride is the beginning of sin..

The spirit of Fornication and Lust also assist the spirits of pride by teaching arrogance to overwhelm the soul to give into the inclinations, thoughts, or imaginations that would allow them to enter the heart. For such reasons it can feel overwhelming as there are multiple spirits at work. Hatred loves arrogance as she operates in it herself, so she would make a soul susceptible to a prideful inclination because of the pleasure (love) thereof in one's heart;

Testament of Gad 3:1, 3

..go not astray through the spirit of hatred, for it is evil in all the doings of men. 3.. he welcometh evil-speaking, he loveth arrogance, for hatred blindeth his soul..

Hatred in heart makes a soul susceptible to entertaining the hateful teachings of Lust and Fornication as they blind the inclination through desire and pleasure from grasping the overtaking or unhealthy pattern of thinking or behavior;

Testament of Judah 17:2

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

Because of the uplifting of pride in fulfilling one’s pleasure in the covetousness of Hatred, being led by Lust (desire) and Fornication (pleasure), one’s only concern is for one’s self and one’s desires regardless of the hurt it can cause to others (or one's self);

Ecclesiasticus 10:9

Why is earth and ashes proud? There is not a more wicked thing than a covetous man: for such a one setteth his own soul to sale; because while he liveth he casteth away his bowels.

This is what befell our mother Eve in her ignorance to the workings of these idols as she was led by idols (the serpent and devil) to cause herself harm and husband's harm though she knew it would hurt him for understanding the validity of these things. This also helps see the simplicity and power of the mindset given in the law to focus one’s desire in love unto one’s head of household and his wellbeing in your well doing according to the commandments to avoid making provision for these idols through covetousness as the law teaches contentment with holiness in humility and long-suffering, working no ill to one's neighbor to fulfill the law.

Fornication in the Mind

Let's look at how Fornication works in the mind to lead soul's astray;

Judah 13:2

For the spirit of fornication hath wine as a minister to give pleasure to the mind; for these two also take away the mind of man.

Fornication uses wine as a minister, yet she can give pleasure to take the mind herself as wine is just a minister to her which would make it easier for her to do if one drinks to drunkenness with the wrong intent;

Definition:

Pleasure H2656 (Strong)

חפץ

From H2654; pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely a valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in mind): - acceptable, delight (-some), desire, things desired, matter, pleasant (-ure), purpose, willingly.

This helps understand that Fornication plays on the pleasures and desires (lusts) we actually want and are purposing to go after to help us fulfill them as she can see what’s in our heart’s desire. Yet, if our purpose is to admit no evil desire, being content with the will of Alahayim, desiring to do good only, she has no place to operate.

Definition:

Pleasure H2656

חפץ

BDB Definition: 1b) desire, longing 1d) that in which one takes delight

It’s helpful to know the truth that it has to be something we want or are longing for for Fornication to have place in our thoughts to deceive our minds and hearts with pleasure to turn unto idols. This gives us the accountability to be honest with ourselves about the reasons we may struggle with certain pleasures that aren’t good for us, so we can seek understanding of what is required to overcome the pleasure in them and begin to work to come out of them with truth at the forefront, desiring to change and wholeheartedly purposed to achieve that change;

Jas 1:14

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Definition:

G1939 (Strong)

ἐπιθυμία

epithumia

ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah

From G1937; a longing (especially for what is forbidden): - concupiscence, desire, lust (after).

James confirms its because of our desires (lusts) that gives place for us to be tempted. The pleasure in the thoughts that Fornication sends or the imaginations from Wickedness’ projections that Fornication influences one to take pleasure in, both of which take away the mind with pleasure giving into the passions (emotions), is Lust entering in, drawing the soul away from the law and truth to sin (spiritual fornication). For understanding this, Judah explains how Fornication (with or without wine as a minister) turns the mind from the truth, inspiring passion of Lust to have it's place;

Testament of Judah 13:1

for wine turneth the mind away from the truth, and inspires the passion of lust..

Wrath helped open the door for them as it is the spirit who first pleases the hearing when evil speaking comes at the soul (working with Fornication), using provocation by a word to make the mind keen to find a reason to get provoked to a passion.

Testament of Dan 4:1-2

Understand ye, therefore, the power of wrath, that it is vain. 2 For it first of all giveth provocation by word;

Definition:

Provocation: the act of inciting someone to anger or violence, or something that causes resentment, irritation, anger, or a strong emotional reaction.

Wrath is already at work if one gets provoked by a word as it is the spirit who gives the provocation. The provocation comes by Fornication helping Wrath please the hearing to get into a passion about what was heard;

Testament of Dan 4:4

For first it pleaseth the hearing, and so maketh the mind keen to perceive the grounds for provocation; and then being enraged, he thinketh that he is justly angry.

So when hearing, the pleasure in what was heard comes first in Wrath and Fornication, which both aid the soul to be vulnerable to getting provoked into its passions as the passion of Lust to be vexed has been aroused. Wrath helps in this because it makes a soul desire that which is perishable (lusts of the flesh and carnal things) not the spiritual things of Alahayim like His fruits and His law (which are kept through temperance in long-suffering and contentment in humility), so as to go into a passion because of one’s contrary desires;

Testament of Dan 4:5

..for this very spirit maketh (a man) desire that which is perishable, in order that he may be enraged through the affliction...If ye fall into any loss or ruin, my children, be not afflicted;

This is why that modesty (humility) in temperance to maintain patience, receiving all experiences as good from Alahayim to keep moderation is essential so as not to be given to excessive emotions in sorrow/disgust (wrath and jealousy) or delight (wrath and vain glory);

Testament of Dan 4:3

Therefore, when any one speaketh against you, be not ye moved to anger, and if any man praiseth you as holy men, be not uplifted: be not moved either to delight or to disgust.

Even in instances where you may have fallen from doing good, whether voluntarily (as you wanted to fulfill your desire and was aided to do so) or involuntarily (you genuinely fell unawares of how the idols were at work), avoiding vexation (pride) by receiving it as good is essential to continue the growing process so as not to let your passions lead unto the devil ruling over the soul in Emotional Dysregulation (emotional volatility);

Testament of Dan 4:6-7

And if ye suffer loss voluntarily, or involuntarily, be not vexed; for from vexation ariseth wrath with lying. 7 Moreover, a twofold mischief is wrath with lying; and they assist one another in order to disturb the heart; and when the soul is continually disturbed, the Lord departeth from it, and Beliar ruleth over it.

We get to see the end goal of not being able to maintain moderation (not being excessive in any emotion) is to have the devil rule over our souls as he himself operates in envy only seeing things though his feelings in emotional volatility.

Mid-Summary and Example

In summary thus far, it can be either a thought according to your desire (Fornication) or a grievous imagination (Wickedness-Fornication) that gets the soul to indulge in either one in haughtiness of heart as the spirits of pride aid in the entertaining of evil spirits' influence (or sway) on one's thoughts [Psa 10:4] and the turning away from the Lord in one's heart [Sir 10:12] in Hatred, who is a spirit that loves the arrogance to do so. [Test of Gad 3:3] It can also be words of evil speaking (Jealousy-Vain Glory) that comes to the mind and then Wrath helps Fornication give pleasure in what one hears (because of one’s own lusts as spirits can’t influence us unless it’s something we also desire or have pleasure in). This Wrath and Fornication at work to arise the passion of Lust helps Wrath also give provocation by a word as it has the soul looking for a provocation according to the soul’s lusts to get provoked in whatever passion one wants to indulge in and feel justified in doing so. That word for provocation can come at the first when Jealousy or Vain glory speaks words to you, or after Fornication had sent a thought according to your desire to disturb your mind with the pleasure thereof, or Wickedness projected something to grieve you into your emotions in haughtiness of heart. In either case, once provoked in one’s unhealthy passions (feelings), Hatred is in the heart (as she enters with Satan through hastiness of spirit in anything one does), welcoming the evil speaking or entertaining the hateful thoughts/imaginations, stirring up covetousness, and Envy (who Hatred works with) can come in to take the head, ruling the mind, so that prudence cannot work in the mind because one is emotional in Hatred (with Pride) of heart as one isn’t content with the will of Alahayim or the Truth (Christ) to take pleasure in Them or truth itself as Lying constantly mates with Hatred, darkening the mind so Anger can fulfill it's desire to control the body and blind the eyes (perception). In the lack of contentment with the will of Alahayim and idols aiding the soul to go away from a space of tranquility and soundness of mind in moderation, it gives place so that Anger may speak a word to further stir up the soul to get the mastery over the body (to work iniquity with Wrath aiding the lawless {self-will}) and blind the eyes' perception to see things from Anger’s perspective in self justification for whatever one does or wants in Envy so as not to sympathize with the hurt it causes others, justified in feelings of being the victim or being wronged in any given instance to help that feeling of justification or entitlement to continue going after what one desires in Wrath, as Lying works with Anger and Wrath too, treating Alahayim as the enemy so as not to keep His law nor hear His commands regarding love (as Hatred blinds the soul) because the soul is unable to see any man with truth at this point, even the Lord Christ, and won’t hearken to a prophet to come out of the emotions to submit to the will of Alahayim in that heightened sense of self, resenting the words out of a desire for control or their will to be done or self-gratification (supply) of some sort in any given moment, leading to sinning against Alahayim and the Lord Christ in that Hatred and Anger with intent to hurt Christ our Master since the soul isn't seeing aright in the desire for their own will to be done and discontent with his will and dominion in any given moment as Envy works with Hatred to feel afflicted when one's desire isn't fulfilled (or one is reproved for one's unfruitful actions or thoughts) to languish instead of be thankful for the reproof and then try to get the Master (Christ) put to death by sinning again rather than humbling one's self to cease from the evil out of compassion (sympathy) for the hurt one is causing to Christ and gratitude for the help his light sheds to enable the soul to see that bad fruit for what it is. This is a toxic cycle that Wrath, Pride, Anger, Hatred, and Fornication can keep a soul going through wherein they won’t be able to stop hearkening idols because of the lack of moderation in emotions and unwillingness to leave off from idols by resisting pleasure (stiff-neck/stubbornness) or learn to resist the pleasure thereof out of compassion and sympathy for how it affects themselves and others in humility to oppose Envy who works with the spirits of pride to persist in evil without concern for the harm it causes; all of which is because of the pleasure one has in the qualities of the spirits or the fruits that come forth from their works, not being content with the pleasure and fruits (outcomes) that come forth from doing the will of Alahayim in His fruits of the Spirit nor the Lord Yache's character to follow after his meekness and lowliness of heart to come out of the idolatry as his ways are viewed as a weakness compared to the false sense of power one feels when operating in Wrath in the heightened sense of self. This discontent with well doing in humility can be through lack of experience in well doing and humility in love so it feels uncomfortable; or it can be dissatisfaction with the unfulfilled evil pleasures that come from doing so as pleasure in stiff-neckedness (stubborn self-pleasing) and Envy (emotional manipulation for gain or control) in hatred may just be greater than pleasure in pleasing Alahayim in selflessness and humility so as not to do wrong to one's self and anyone or anything ill to another in love. An example of this can be a constant cycle of giving into Wrath because it makes one feel powerful (and helps fulfill one's desires through the emotional manipulation of its works) though it causes harm to one's self and relationships with others because of its cruel nature and opening the mind for Envy to work in feelings so as not to see or be willing to see the hurt one is causing others nor have compassion on others for the wrongs they may be doing unto you as a mean's of not having to hold one's self accountable by maintaining a resentful victim mindset in bitterness for the wrongs others do and a judgmental outlook towards others so as to be in a constant cycle of judging them or feeling wronged by them so as not to have to see one's own wrongs committed or leave of from one's own ill dealings in hypocrisy;

Testament of Simeon 2:3

Moreover, I became strong exceedingly; I shrank from no achievement, nor was I afraid of ought. 4 For my heart was hard, and my liver was immovable, And my bowels without compassion.

Testament of Dan 3:5

And though the wrathful man be weak, yet hath he a power twofold of that which is by nature; for wrath ever aideth such in lawlessness.

Here we see where a person can have pleasure in the way Wrath makes them feel powerful in themselves in their pride as if they have control and it aids them in fulfilling their desire (lawlessness) in emotional manipulation without compassion for others. Though the person may feel powerful and/or may get their way through the workings of Wrath, it causes them to be cruel and deceitful in the spirit of Lying's assistance in manipulation as Satan is at work in these spirits;

Testament of Dan 3:6

This spirit goeth always with lying at the right hand of Satan, that with cruelty and lying his works may be wrought.

Lying aids in the deceitful manipulation tactics;

Testament of Reuben 3:5

..The sixth is the spirit of lying, in perdition and jealousy to practice deceits, and concealments from kindred and friends.

Anger works with the Lying to teach wickedness and it empowers the soul to work whatever iniquity it does in Wrath, feeling justified, not being able to see the truth of things;

Testament of Dan 1:3, 3:1-3

..lying and anger are evil, because they teach man all wickedness. 3:2 For anger is an evil thing, my children, 2..it bestoweth upon the body power that it may work all iniquity. 3 And when the body does all these things, the soul justifieth what is done, since it seeth not aright.

These things lead to hurting other and one's self in the way one operates though one may feel powerful or in control in one's blindness from the truth that one is actually overtaken by Satan's spirits;

Genesis 49:7

Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel..

Satan is at work in these spirits, so it's always hurtful to operate in them, yet the soul would continue in doing so because their will (lawlessness/selfwill) is being fulfilled through these means, though its truly the will of the devil in the bondage of pleasure. Because of the pleasure in these spirits, it would be hard to resist the toxic cycle to respond to any given situation in the fruits of the Spirit because of humility;

Ignatius to Ephesians 10:2

Against their outbursts of wrath be ye meek; against their proud words be ye humble; against their railings set ye your prayers; against their errors be ye steadfast in the faith; against their fierceness be ye gentle. And be not zealous to imitate them by requital.

1 Peter 2:20-24

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. 21 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.
Romans 15:3-1

For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Those are characteristics of humility to please Alahayim and the Lord Christ in well doing out of love in compassion regardless of what others are doing for their edification to learn of Alahayim and His law through one's kind and gentle actions, responses in love, and manner of life in obedience through Christ. Unfortunately in the spirits of pride, Wrath looks for justification so requiting evil for evil will be a habit or struggle to resist doing in one's dealings (as everything is taken personal or as an attack to respond defensively in the lusts of the flesh in that heightened sense of self (Proud Wrath) and victim mindset without compassion (Envy), not being able to see its against the Lord Christ their acting in Hatred towards because of the blindness of one's own unholiness in Anger causing one to feel justified in working the iniquity of requiting evil for evil or self-perceived evil (as it may be a false accusation or projection) when one doesn't get one's way or desires fulfilled to render an evil to the wrong-wrong doer (or self-perceived wrong-doer) for the loss one feels one is suffering, being unwilling to resist Wickedness' projections on other with false accusations or resist Fornication's lack of compassion when others have done wrong; all of which shows the unwillingness to take on the reproaches of Christ to follow his example for the love of his willingness to bear one's burdens himself, not seeking to please himself, or find his own pleasure, but seeking to please his Father which he knew would help others come out of evil by his love to respond in good spirits to evil spirits); [Rom 15:1-3; 1Co 10:24, 33]

Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

Unfortunately, as the toxic cycle continues, more spirits come in to work evil;

Proverbs 27:4

Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Another result would be Envy operating in them;

Testament of Simeon 3:2-3, 5-6

For envy ruleth over the whole mind of a man, and suffereth him neither to eat nor to drink, nor to do any good thing. 3 But it ever suggesteth to him to destroy him that he envieth; and so long as he that is envied flourisheth, he that envieth fadeth away. 5 For if a man flee to the Lord, the evil spirit runneth away from him, and his mind is lightened. 6 And henceforward he sympathiseth with him whom he envied and forgiveth those who are hostile to him, and so ceaseth from his envy.

Envy aids Wrath in emotional volatility and the victim mindset in the heightened sense of self, being unwilling to see the harm one causes others, nor have compassion on the wrongs others may commit against you because Envy is only focused on causing hurt in one's emotions trying to tear down others, desiring what they have or to be better than them or to just get one's way while not forgiving others for their shortcomings lest one has to take accountability for one's self and judge one's own works to get the beam out of one's eye and one day be a help to others rather than judging others shortcomings trying to feel better than them or avoid self accountability since, if one stops judging others, it only leaves one to look in the mirror and judge one's self to change. Yet if one flees to the Lord desiring to change, one's mind will be lightened in the focus on one's self in humility, endeavoring not to do wrong to anyone because the Lord looks on the inclination;

Testament of Gad 5:3-5, 7:3

..humility destroyeth envy. For he that is just and humble is ashamed to do what is unjust, being reproved not of another, but of his own heart, because the Lord looketh on his inclination. 4 He speaketh not against a holy man, because the fear of Alahayim overcometh hatred. 5 For fearing lest he should offend the Lord, he will not do wrong to any man, even in thought. 7:3 Seek out the judgements of the Lord, and thy mind will rest and be at peace.

A symptom of a person's pleasure in the operation of proud Wrath and Envy would be trying to emotionally control or manipulate others whenever things don’t go their way as a means of 1) punishing the offender or wrong doer in their eyes; or 2) as a means of trying to get their way in their feelings of wanting to dominate (control) others by these means as Wrath is aiding to fulfill their will with Lying in these cruel manipulative responses. Simeon exemplifies how Envy and proud Wrath can be cruel in Deceit and Lying, trying to manipulate or punish others with one's emotions when they don't do what one wants or what's right in one's own sight;

Testament of Simeon 2:9-14

For when I went to Shechem to bring ointment for the flocks, and Reuben to Dothan, where were our necessaries and all our stores, Judah my brother sold him to the Ishmaelites. 10 And when Reuben heard these things he was grieved, for he wished to restore him to his father. 11 But on hearing this I was exceedingly wroth against Judah in that he let him go away alive, and for five months I continued wrathful against him.

You can see the pleasure in the emotions (wrath) and feelings of having power in them trying to manipulate or punish others can be a cycle as Simeon continued in it for some time because he felt it was right to do when his will wasn't fulfilled and the wrongdoer in his sight deserved it for not doing what he felt was right or ought to have been done in Wrath with Lying, justifying his anger. Yet, it’s the Deceit and Envy at work with Folly (egotism) too, unable to see the harm one’s doing because of the stubbornness and vain confidence one has in one's self, being self-pleasing in the pride of one's heart to continue in the pleasure thereof to transgress without shame nor understanding as these spirits at work make a man senseless as to what he is actually doing in truth and foolish so as not to remember the harm or negative effects of what he has done to leave off from the error in repentance;

12 But the Lord restrained me, and withheld from me the power of my hands; for my right hand was half withered for seven days. 13 And I knew, my children, that because of Joseph this had befallen me, and I repented and wept; and I besought the Lord Alahayim that my hand might be restored, and that I might hold aloof from all pollution and envy and from all folly. 14 For I knew that I had devised an evil thing before the Lord and Jacob my father, on account of Joseph my brother, in that I envied him.

Thankfully, we see coming out of the cycle is possible when one wants to see it and takes accountability for what one is doing or has done against the Lord Christ and whomever suffered from the emotional abuse (or any abuse) the idols led the soul to dish out in cruelty, turning to Alahayim to put the work in to change by contrite confession, prayer for deliverance from the evil works and spirits that cause them, and fasting in righteousness to abstain from evil to come out of the evil pleasures;

Testament of Simeon 3:1; 6:2

And now, my children, hearken unto me and beware of the spirit of deceit and envy. 6:2 Now, if ye remove from you your envy and all stiff-neckedness, as a rose shall my bones flourish in Israel...

This cycle continues because of one's pride and self-pleasure (Fornication) wherein the spirit of Deceit is at work to arrogantly continue in the sin, then also not remember what one is doing or the harm it causes to continue in it because of the pleasure of indulging in it, not wanting to see it for what it is to hold oneself accountable by whatever justification that proud Wrath would give to feel justified in the emotions;

Testament of Dan 4:1, 4

Understand ye, therefore, the power of wrath, that it is vain. 4 For first it pleaseth the hearing, and so maketh the mind keen to perceive the grounds for provocation; and then being enraged, he thinketh that he is justly angry.

For these reasons, being in one’s feelings, feeling justly angry about not getting one’s way or fulfilling one’s desires as Envy desires to rule rather than be in subjection to Alahayim’s will and government, one would show it in self will, speaking against Him, His Son, His spirits, and His law, so as not to walk in either of them out of spite because one isn’t getting one’s way, trying to hurt Christ who has to bear our iniquities. This is the results of angry temper over feelings of taking a loss of any sort, being vexed in pride, giving place to idols and ending up in spiteful dealings to sin against Alahayim and act arrogantly (self-willed) against the Lord Christ even when one knows it’s not right per se;

2 Peter 2:10

But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

Hermas Mandate 5

2[34]:4 But angry temper is in the first place foolish, fickle and senseless; then from foolishness is engendered bitterness, and from bitterness wrath, and from wrath anger, and from anger spite; then spite being composed of all these evil elements becometh a great sin and incurable.

The cause that leads to idolatry to end up in spite is because of the heightened sense of self, feeling like one is not being treated or done fairly in angry temper [Hermas Mandate 5] and/or the vexation of pride that comes from unfulfilled personal desires (losses), feeling disturbances in the mind because of the pain of not getting what one wants in proud Wrath; [Test of Dan 4:1-2]

Testament of Dan 4:1

Understand ye, therefore, the power of wrath, that it is vain. 2 ..with sharp losses disturbeth his mind, and so stirreth up with great wrath his soul.

Hermas Mandate 5

2[34]:1 "Hear now," saith he, "the working of angry temper, how evil it is, and how it subverteth the servants of Alahayim by its own working,..2 For when it seeth such men in prosperity it insinuates itself into the heart of the man, and for no cause whatever the man or the woman is embittered on account of worldly matters, either about meats, or some triviality, or about some friend, or about giving or receiving, or about follies of this kind. For all these things are foolish and vain and senseless and inexpedient for the servants of Alahayim.

It's inexpedient to take anything personal as the servants of Alahayim are aware that nothing happens without Him and just wait for His will in well-doing;

Testament of Issachar 4:1-4

Testament of Benjamin 3:1-3

Do ye also, therefore, my children, love the Lord Alahayim of heaven and earth, and keep His commandments, following the example of the good and holy man Joseph. 2 And let your mind be unto good, even as ye know me; for he that hath his mind right seeth all things rightly. 3 Fear ye the Lord, and love your neighbour; and even though the spirits of Beliar claim you to afflict you with every evil, yet shall they not have dominion over you, even as they had not over Joseph my brother.

Testament of Dan 4:5

If ye fall into any loss or ruin, my children, be not afflicted; for this very spirit maketh (a man) desire that which is perishable, in order that he may be enraged through the affliction. 6 And if ye suffer loss voluntarily, or involuntarily, be not vexed; for from vexation ariseth wrath with lying.

Barnabas 19:6

The accidents that befall thee thou shalt receive as good, knowing that nothing is done without Alahayim.

If a soul doesn’t come to see it for what it truly is, to be content with the will of Alahayim in all things and receiving it as good and continuing in well doing, the spiteful dealings of sinning in one’s emotions and using it as a justification to sin, desiring to get one’s way out of frustration because one isn’t getting one’s way can become an incurable cycle of unrepentant sinning. On the other hand, if we take our experiences in stride for our learning in long-suffering with ourselves in contentment with the will of Alahayim, especially in regard to where and what we have to work on in our respective season of our journey of change and the experiences we need to go through to see and understand ourselves well, we will overcome whatever we may be facing and be counted guiltless before Alahayim when They get us to where They need us to be through the Lord Christ’s work in us;

Philippians 2:13

For it is Alahayim which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Yache Christ

For these reasons of knowing its Alahayim working through Christ to shed light on the darkness within us so that we can see it too, giving us the period of grace to learn to agree with Their law and ways to see sin as darkness as well for ourselves by the experiences we go through when working on our mindset to also see it as wrong and resisting the pleasure thereof in agreement with Them so that They may help us come out of the pleasure in it when we truly desire to do good for Their sakes, seeking to please Them; this understanding and mindset will lead to cheerfully going through the necessary experiences in life for change in patience, trusting that They will fulfill their good work They've begun;

Ecclesiasticus 2:4

Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate.

Psalms of Solomon 3:6-10

He falleth and looketh out for what Alahayim will do to him; He seeketh out whence his deliverance will come. 7 The steadfastness of the righteous is from Alahayim, their deliverer; There lodgeth not in the house of the righteous sin upon sin. 8 The righteous continually searcheth his house, To remove utterly all iniquity done by him in error. 9 He maketh atonement for sins of ignorance by fasting and afflicting his soul, 10 And Ahayah counteth guiltless every pious man and his house.

To be counted guiltless, one has to go through this process of learning to walk in humility, not getting emotional (Wrath) or desiring control (Envy-Anger) or to speed up the process in one's pride as it’s Alahayim at work, being content with one's current season of growth, taking the learning experiences as one is working on change with cheer, so as to overcome Fornication (pleasure) and Lust (desire) by holding one’s self accountable in every action, being honest about one’s part in the fault, resisting the desire, pleasure or thought/imagination that leads to the sin, so as not to sin and grow out of whatever struggles one is facing out of love in patience with one's self, overcoming hatred in the pride of hastiness of spirit that is unwilling to do the work to change if it isn’t a quick fix in laziness to do what it takes to be saved.

Hermas Mandate 5

2[34]:3 But long-suffering is great and strong, and has a mighty and vigorous power, and is prosperous in great enlargement, gladsome, exultant, free from care, glorifying the Lord at every season, having no bitterness in itself, remaining always gentle and tranquil. This long-suffering therefore dwelleth with those whose faith is perfect.

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; but the spirit of love worketh together with the law of Alahayim in long-suffering unto the salvation of men.

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.

The Spirits of the Toxic Cycle

The main spirits that are culprits in the continuation of this toxic cycle are the spirits of pride, Wrath, Anger, Jealousy and Hatred with Fornication (pleasure) and Lust (desire) assisting them all to continue in their works;

Ecclesiasticus 3:27

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

Ecclesiasticus 10:12, 18

The beginning of pride is when one departeth from Alahayim, and his heart is turned away from his Maker. 18 Pride was not made for men, nor furious anger for them that are born of a woman.

Testament of Solomon 34, 38.

..The fourth: "I am Jealousy." 38. Likewise, also the fourth said: "I cause men to forget their sobriety and moderation. I part them and split them into parties; for Strife follows me hand in hand.

Ecclesiasticus 28:8

Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife..

Proverbs 29:22

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

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Romans 13:10

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

1 Clem. 49:4

The height, where unto love exalteth, is unspeakable. 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:

Through those precepts we see, Love covers all sins by her works, so as not to give into the spirits of pride, Wrath, Anger, or Hatred that work with Jealousy, who wants to take away our sobriety and moderation in emotional temperance, so as to be given over to idols to continue in our sins, striving against Alahayim. Love also encourages the soul to endure the process of learning to resist pleasure in long-suffering with one's self as a new mindset and inclination is being formed by Alahayim.

Definition:

Emotional temperance is the virtue of moderating impulses, emotions, and desires to achieve balance, sound judgment, and long-term well-being. It involves regulating emotional responses to avoid reactive, destructive behaviors—such as rage or impulsive indulgence—thereby fostering self-control, mental clarity, and inner harmony.

Continuation of Understanding Provisions for the flesh

'Fornication in the Mind'

In continuation on understanding the provisions for the flesh, we seen how Fornication works with Wrath and Lust to take pleasure in evil thoughts, words or imaginations so as to get into our emotions because of our desires. Let’s see what happens after pleasure is given to the mind by Fornication at work with her children;

Testament of Judah 13:3

For if a man drink wine to drunkenness, it disturbeth the mind with filthy thoughts leading to fornication,

There is the disturbance of the mind from peace and tranquility in moderation with the thought because one is giving into the pleasure of the thought, entertaining it in hatred instead of entertaining love so as to abide in truth and its works in tranquility. This is why prophets who understood how Fornication works, encouraged on entertaining love, hearkening to words of truth, and reasoning to let the sum of what we are entertaining to do (works) be truth so that righteousness may abide with us, not giving place to Fornication in our minds or Hatred in our hearts to sin;

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.

Testament of Reuben 7:9

I adjure you by the Alahayim of heaven to do truth each one unto his neighbour and to entertain love each one for his brother.

Appendix of Levi 84-87

I give you a charge, my sons, and I show you the truth, my beloved. 85. Let the sum of your works be truth, and let righteousness abide with you forever. 86. And the truth shall bud forth, and to them the harvest is blessed. 87. He that soweth good, reapeth good...

It’s all about what thoughts, desires or imaginations we let into our heart as to what fruits we will bring forth. If Fornication does get us to entertain the evil, it can be Jealousy {to hate} and Vain glory {to judge}, desiring to be exalted or feel better than others, as those spirits are trying to take away sobriety and moderation in a sound mind to be tranquil and gentle, at peace in one’s mind. Remember, the mind was made for prudence so the thought would disturb the mind from that function if given to the pleasure of the thought, as Envy is trying to take over your mind at this point through your feelings so as not to suffer prudence to act in you in hatred of heart against Alahayim. All the while, Fornication is trying to blind your heart and mind with pleasure (in what you desire but may not want to see or understand because of the pleasure) so as not to understand the overtaking that’s happening or what you’re doing to grasp it and come out of it;

Testament of Naphtali 2:8

For Alahayim made all things good in their order, the five senses in the head,.. then the heart for understanding ..the reins for prudence..

Testament of Gad 4:6, 4

For the spirit of hatred worketh together with Satan, through hastiness of spirit, in all things to men’s death; 4...for hatred worketh with envy also against them that prosper: so long as it heareth of or seeth their success, it always languisheth

Galatians 5:26

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

Testament of Simeon 4:7-8

Do ye also, my children, love each one his brother with a good heart and the spirit of envy will withdraw from you. 8 For this maketh savage the soul and destroyeth the body; it causeth anger and war in the mind, and stirreth up unto deeds of blood, and leadeth the mind into frenzy, and suffereth not prudence to act in men;

Definition:

Prudence: the quality of being prudent; cautiousness

Prudent: acting with or showing care and thought for the future

You see envy hinders from taking one’s time in temperance to avoid evil for conscience’s sake and it hinders from focusing on one’s own works in hatred and the spirits of pride, being in competition with others. So you can know if you're being hasty or eager, not in the moment to be aware of yourself and what you’re doing, yet watching others to judge them or comparing yourself to them or mirroring (emulations) them or trying to be better than them in some way in the interaction or trying to get validation or admiration from them or in your feelings about their prosperity (envy) or shortcomings (jealousy to judge), Envy and Hatred in the spirits of pride is at work in either scenario, so you need to come out of it when Alahayim helps you notice it, giving Them thanks for the sight to see it for what it is;

Testament of Judah 13:2

For the spirit of fornication hath wine as a minister to give pleasure to the mind

If one gives into the pleasure of whatever may come into the mind, then that can enter the heart to blind it, indulging in pleasure of evil in one’s mind;

Testament of Judah 12:6

And the wine turned aside my eyes, and pleasure blinded my heart.

The spirit of Fornication enters the nature and the senses when one has pleasure in the evil thoughts of the mind. So the eyes (senses) would react to the thoughts being drawn aside to an evil eye in desire for the pleasure, and the heart will be blinded in pleasure as it desires to fulfill the lusts of whatever one may have given one’s mind over to indulge in. (Mind you fornication enters the nature as well, so there will also be facial or body reactions to her when she has entered by giving pleasure to the mind as well);

Hermas Parable 6

5[65]:5 "What kinds of self-indulgence, Sir," say I, "are harmful?" "Every action," saith he, "is self-indulgence to a man, which he does with pleasure; for the irascible man, when he gives the reins to his passion, is self-indulgent; and the adulterer and the drunkard and the slanderer and the liar and the miser and the defrauder and he that doeth things akin to these, giveth the reins to his peculiar passion; therefore, he is self-indulgent in his action.

Notice that one is giving one’s self to one’s peculiar passions when giving place to indulge in idol’s works or qualities as it’s something we have to have pleasure in ourselves for them to have place to sway and influence us in our thoughts or to act upon the thoughts that come. Once indulging in the thought or imagination, then it draws the mind away from Christ (the Truth) as Lust arises from the pleasure and the eyes go into coveting (as Fornication is now in the senses);

Testament of Judah 13:1

for wine turneth the mind away from the truth, and inspires the passion of lust, and leadeth the eyes into error.

So understand that Fornication, she not only turns the mind from the truth by giving evil pleasure to the mind, she will also inspire the passion of lust, enter one’s senses to lead the eyes to covet or look with an evil perspective; and she enters one’s nature, arousing the body for evil desire, urging it to fulfill the lusts if you will;

Testament of Judah 13:3

and heateth the body to carnal union;

And one will act on the desire, or just be aroused in the desire, or be grieved (vexation or sorrow) in insatiable desire because it can’t be fulfilled since one actually wants it in Wrath, being moved to disgust in arrogance like “I should be able to fulfill it,” worrying (insatiable desire) if one is going to get to in one’s mind.

Testament of Judah 13:3, 8

and if the occasion of the lust be present, he worketh the sin, and is not ashamed. 8.. the spirit of deceit attacketh his mind, and it maketh the drunkard..to transgress and not to be ashamed..

The thought is in the heart and the arrogance of entitlement in Fornication would keep the person from dealing with it to come out of it, as one doesn’t want to let it go by evidence of the emotional struggle one is going through. Then as one is overwhelmed in the emotions and Fornication forcing to act, one will sin, not being ashamed to do it. The reasons one won’t be ashamed is because Deceit also attacked to feel like one should have it (Entitlement of Fornication) or just do it (Arrogance of Fornication) or can't stop it (Wrath with Lying) because Deceit’s net will come help change one’s perception from seeing right in Anger’s blinding of the eyes and Envy’s ruling of the mind through one’s personal feelings, rather than cleaving to the law in temperance and right reasoning.

Testament of Judah 13:8

But if he go beyond this limit the spirit of deceit attacketh his mind, and it maketh the drunkard to talk filthily,

Deceit aids the soul in corrupt communication. It can be vain words in Wrath with Lying to beguile the soul in the spirit of Deceit so as to act in the covetousness that’s driving the soul in eagerness to sin while vainly talking like one doesn’t actually want to fulfill the lust (lying) though actually grieved and or actually acting upon the lust because one truly wants it by evidence of one’s actions;

Testament of Naphtali 3:1

Be ye, therefore, not eager to corrupt your doings through covetousness or with vain words to beguile your souls..

Testament of Reuben 3:5

..The sixth is the spirit of lying, in perdition and jealousy to practice deceits, and concealments from kindred and friends

Notice, the jealousy, who dwells in all the lusts of Fornication, is at work in lying and deceit to help understand Fornication is also at work when one is in one’s emotions coveting but speaking vain words, lying like one doesn’t actually want it in deceit towards one’s self, instead of being honest, taking accountability, and calming down in silence and in thanksgiving to Alahayim for revealing the attack, praying for deliverance and being silent looking for the deliverance or seeking the judgment of the law to combat the desire.

Testament of Naphtali 3:1

..because if ye keep silence in purity of heart, ye shall understand how to hold fast the will of Alahayim, and to cast away the will of Beliar.

Ecclesiasticus 14:11

My son, according to thy ability do good to thyself, and give the Lord his due offering.

Testament of Dan 5

…Depart from wrath, and hate lying, That the Lord may dwell among you, And Beliar may flee from you. 2 Speak truth each one with his neighbour. So shall ye not fall into wrath and confusion; But ye shall be in peace, having the Alahayim of peace, so shall no war prevail over you.

If one doesn’t do these things, Deceit in the midst of the attack with Fornication leads to acting without shame to transgress;

Testament of Judah 13:8

This is Fornication and Deceit’s works; not being ashamed to stop and glorying in the sins, smiling or laughing about it; or just glorying because one may know what happened after the fact and in that vain confidence (stubbornness) thinking one’s self honorable because of the information though one’s still doing the acts as Fornication doesn’t suffer one to be aware of the loss one’s suffering by continuing in the evil, nor the hurt it causes to have compassion to stop dishonoring the Lord through sins;

Testament of Judah 14:1

He that committeth fornication is not aware when he suffers loss, and is not ashamed when put to dishonor

The pleasure blinds the person from grasping the severity of what happened to truly see it as something dishonorable because they enjoy the pleasure of it. They may also be blinded from grasping the severity of it to see it as harmful because they still have pleasure in it, lest they have to take accountability for the harm they are causing. Another means of continuation in sin is, they’ll not take it that serious though they know what it is, lest they have to resist their pleasure in the works. They may also get emotional about having sinned like they can’t change in the shame of the spirit of Lying and Covetousness, so as to continue in the pleasure in their sorrow, being deceived yet feeling justified to sin because they are in their emotions which they feel excuses them from accountability for what they are doing, not seeing that it’s just a toxic cycle idols use to keep a soul in transgression, sorrowing in the shame of unbelief in deceit. These different means of continuing in one’s sins are due to the pleasure one still has in it as the Lust (desire) and Fornication (pleasure) has more influence in the person at this time;

Testament of Judah 17:6

For he is a slave to two contrary passions, and cannot obey Alahayim, because they have blinded his soul

Romans 8:7-8

Because the carnal mind is enmity against Alahayim: for it is not subject to the law of Alahayim, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please Alahayim.

For understanding how Lust and Fornication (with the other spirits that assist them) blind the soul to continue in sins, there are a few ways that can happen:
- 1) being unable to see it for what it is or as wrong, as Fornication is deceiving the mind in hatred, calling the bitter sweet and the darkness light.
- 2) being unable understand what’s happening because it’s too much pleasure in it to come out of the net of Deceit to see it or understand it in Fornication.
- 3) being unable to catch the thoughts or desires that lead to acting on the sin because of how hastily hatred causes it to happen before realizing what is done because there still too much pleasure in the evil.
- 4) the pleasure in Pride (arrogance) and deceit in Hatred and Fornication, not being ashamed to stop.
- 5) Lying and Covetousness in shame, believing one can’t change so as to continue in the shame of the sins in unbelief.
- 6) proud Wrath and Fornication so as to feel justified in fulfilling the lust, being vexed (pride) after suffering a loss when not getting one's way or desires fulfilled. This is known as impulsivity when feeling wronged or one has suffered some loss.
- 7) Wrath with Lying in Deceit, remaining emotional so as to fulfill one's lusts and use being in one's emotions as an excuse for fulfilling the lust and as a justification to avoid accountability for what one has done.

These are just some ways one can continue in the cycle of unrepentant sinning or light-hearted repentance, unable to stop as one is blinded by the spirits and works of idols one has too much pleasure in. As for what Lust and Fornication does to blind the soul, Judah explains their works;

Testament of Judah 17:3-6

For these things withdraw you from the law of Alahayim, and blind the inclination of the soul, and teach arrogance, and suffer not a man to have compassion upon his neighbour. 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.

This is why one can’t serve Alahayim after giving into the pleasure of an evil thought, imagination, word or desire;

4 They rob his soul of all goodness, and oppress him with toils and troubles, and drive away sleep from him, and devour his flesh. 5 And he hindereth the sacrifices of Alahayim; And he remembereth not the blessing of Alahayim, he hearkeneth not to a prophet when he speaketh, and resenteth the words of holiness.

Hatred entered one’s heart to do all this as the person's covetousness to fulfill their pleasures is behind all these evil works;

Testament of Gad 3:1; 5:1; 4:1-2, 6

..go not astray through the spirit of hatred, for it is evil in all the doings of men. 3 He dispraiseth the truth, he envieth him that prospereth, he welcometh evil-speaking, he loveth arrogance, for hatred blindeth his soul 5:1..and kindleth wrath, and stirreth up war, and violence and all covetousness; it filleth the heart with evils and devilish poison. 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. 6 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

Love in long-suffering with one’s self to go through the process of learning to uphold the law is necessary to overcome wherein one calms down to come out of the emotions of the passions (idols), being honest to see it for what it is and confess the desire one personally has that gave the idols place, praying for deliverance from it, wanting the help and believing the prayer will be heard, silencing one’s mind and breathing to settle down one’s body to be tranquil so as to give to place for Christ to come in and help. Eventually, with practice and consistency, Alahayim will make you perfect and settle you in moderation and patience in spirit after you’ve gained the experience and become strengthened in the work by Yache’s spirit working in you through the grace of Alahayim.

1 Peter 5:10-11

But the Alahayim of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Yache, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Definition:

G2675 (Strong)

καταρτίζω

katartizō

kat-ar-tid'-zo

From G2596 and a derivative of G739; to complete thoroughly, that is, repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust: - fit, frame, mend, (make) perfect (-ly join together), prepare, restore.

Thayer Definition:

1) to render, i.e. to fit, sound, complete 1a) to mend (what has been broken or rent), to repair 1a1) to complete 1b) to fit out, equip, put in order, 1c) ethically: to strengthen, perfect, complete, make one what he ought to be

So be encouraged in purpose of soul and wholeheartedness to do the work with affection to the glory of Alahayim as They are working to repair (mend), strengthen and restore us back to our original purpose of being vessels unto honor as Their children wherein Christ can dwell, flourishing in Their commandments, being perfectly joined unto the spirit of Christ in us again as we ought to be. Remember to maintain humility in the process as its Alahayim working in us through Christ to perfect us in the faith, to whom we render adoration for Their kindness unto us:

Hebrews 13:20-21

Now the Alahayim of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Yache, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Yache Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The Precedence of the Law

In every moment there is a choice to be made of what passion, desire, or emotion we want to operate in;

Testament of Levi 19:1

And now, my children, ye have heard all; choose, therefore, for yourselves either the light or the darkness, either the law of the Lord or the works of Beliar

Help will come based off our choices in every moment;

Gad the Seer 8:7

And He gave each one free choice: if one wants to do good, he will be helped, and if one wants to do evil, a path will be opened for him.

Understanding we have the freedom to choose and that choice made will show forth in the fruit of our works as the spirits will aid us in our choice either unto Alahayim’s works or Satan’s, so it’s up to us to choose Alahayim and be purposed to fulfill His works, seeking His judgments in our minds so we can have peace, not being given to the passions of the devil that cause us to sin;

Testament of Gad 7:3

Seek out the judgements of the Lord, and thy mind will rest and be at peace.

To avoid giving into the wrong passions and emotions so as to have a peace of mind, we have to reason, taking our time to make sure what we are thinking upon, or thinking to do adds up to truth so that it would be a work for Alahayim in moderation of spirit, so that righteousness will be with us, warding off the spirit of Hatred wanting us to sin against Alahayim and work lawlessness against Lord Yache;

Appendix of Levi 84-87

I give you a charge, my sons, and I show you the truth, my beloved. 85. Let the sum of your works be truth, and let righteousness abide with you forever.

The righteous fruit that comes from our choice to walk in the light of Alahayim’s law will always be a confirmation for us that Yache is helping us make the right choices in right reasoning and temperance, so as not to be given to the wrong passions;

86. And the truth shall bud forth, and to them the harvest is blessed.

As we grow in right choices and good fruit coming from them, we will abound in more good works, being blessed by Alahayim to do so;

87. He that soweth good, reapeth good

All this good can come from seeking the judgments of the Lord so as to sow fruitful thoughts and works into our souls, rather than indulging in evil and the projecting of Wickedness which will bring forth bad fruit in our lives;

Testament of Levi 13:6-7

And sow good things in your souls, that ye may find them in your life. But if ye sow evil things, Ye shall reap every trouble and affliction. 7 Get wisdom in the fear of Alahayim with diligence;

Knowing the result of what we do in our hearts and entertain in our minds will affect our life, Alahayim wants us to be diligent in seeking out His judgments in every instance so as to get wisdom in the fear (reverence) of Him which will bring forth the fruit of humility to hold Him in high regard, putting His law above our desires and passions, until we get to the place where our desires are according to His will and passions align with His, as we were created to be, though it takes work to get back to our original purpose after being exercised in applying the word of righteousness in every facet of our lives to trump any emotion or desire that would seek to deter from the right choice in the sight of Alahayim. In short, the law has to rank above all, even loved ones, desiring to maintain our virtue in the sight of Alahayim;

4Macc 2:10-12

For the Law ranks above affection for parents, so that a man may not 11. for their sakes surrender his virtue, and it overrides love for a wife, so that if she transgress, a man should rebuke her, 12. and it governs love for children, so that if they are naughty a man should punish them, and it controls the claims of friendship, so that a man should reprove his friends if they do evil.

If we prepare our hearts to observe the law, we will bear the fruits thereof which will protect us;

2 Baruch 32:1

’But as for you, if you prepare your hearts, so as to sow in them the fruits of the law, it shall protect you..

Testament of Levi 13:7

.. For though there be a leading into captivity, and cities and lands be destroyed, and gold and silver

and every possession perish, the wisdom of the wise nought can take away, save the blindness of unholiness, and the callousness that comes of sin.

Observing the law will prosper us in compassion so as not to sin, operating in holiness, which is Christ, as it’s his spirit in us doing the work to be holy as Alahayim is holy through good works, protecting us from evil;

Testament of Joseph 2:5-6

For Alahayim is not put to shame as a man, nor as the son of man is he afraid, nor as one that is earth-born is He weak or affrighted. 6 But in all those things doth He give protection, and in divers ways doth He comfort, though for a little space He departeth to try the inclination of the soul.

He just wants to see what we will choose to show we want to be helped, so setting the law above all in our thoughts to ensure we’re operating according to it in every instance is going to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, which are the passions (or emotions) of the Father Himself who gave His law to aid us in our minds so as to help us walk in His ways;

4Macc 2:21-23

For in the day when Alahayim created man, he implanted in him his passions 22 and inclinations,

This confirms Alahayim has feelings and inclinations (tendencies, preferences) too, which His law helps us align ourselves unto in our minds to operate according to, through practicing righteousness;

and also, at the very same time, set the mind on a throne amidst the senses to be his sacred guide in all things; 23 and to the mind he gave the Law, by the which if a man order himself, he shall reign over a kingdom that is temperate, and just, and virtuous, and brave.

That simple mindset of upholding the law makes our mindset and perspective in life simple to ensure we are operating in Alahayim’s passions and inclinations;

4Macc 5:13-14

'We, O Antiochus, having accepted the Divine Law as the Law of our country, do not believe any stronger necessity is laid upon us than that of our obedience to the Law. 14. Therefore, we do surely deem it right not in any way whatsoever to transgress the Law.

Some of the passions and inclinations of Alahayim that this simplicity of mindset and approach in life brings forth are:

Exodus 34:6-7

And Ahayah passed by before him, and proclaimed, Ahayah, Ahayah Ala, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.

He operates in all His good fruits, being merciful to all, as He is a lover of souls, and holds His children accountable as well, as He wants the best for for all, not suffering sin upon us in hatred to enable or support us if we choose to walk in the works of Beliar (the Devil). For us, the law is that spiritual, good and just thing, we have to ever be mindful of so as not to be given into any passion or inclination of the devil that is seeking to cause us or another harm in turning away from the living Alahayim;

Romans 7:14, 12

For we know that the law is spiritual..12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

With the right thoughts being entertained, trusting in Alahayim so as not to give into passions and fears, we will have a peace of mind, resting in His judgments though Yache Christ;

Philippians 4:6-7

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto Alahayim. 7 And the peace of Alahayim, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Yache.

Simplicity of the Law for the Woman

Knowing the law is to have precedence be above all so as to maintain one’s virtue, operating in the passions of Alahayim and His inclinations unto good works for our protection and good results to come from our choices and manner of dealings, let’s see the law for wives in regard to their husbands to help give the simplicity of things for the daughters of Sarah;

Genesis 3:16

Unto the woman he said,.. thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

Ephesians 5:24

Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

1 Corinthians 7:34

..she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

This simple focus, having preeminence for a sister in her mind and approach in all things for conscience’s sake unto the Lord Yache, who gave her the command, brings forth good fruit. This is evident by what transpired with Sarah when she walked in this simplicity in the matter of Egypt, agreeing with her husband wholeheartedly, trusting him and Alahayim to do as he advised and followed his instructions, being after his mind without fear aside from seeing harm come to him as a wife is a husband's aid and tower against death, showing her desire firstly was to ensure no harm would come to him, trusting in what he saw would be beneficial for them both. When she walked in the law, putting her desire towards him and to please him first, submitting to his rule in agreement with what he endeavored to do without having a contrary passion of her own outside of the ones that aligned with the law, things went well wherein they were both preserved alive, Alahayim sent angelic help to her, and they were given more substance than they came into the situation with. On the other hand, in the matter of Isaac, she didn’t set the law above her affection for her son to put her desire towards her husband to please him above her passions which unfortunately brought forth the result of the devil having place to cause her harm as opposed to the angelic help she had received when she was singly focused on upholding what was upright in regard to the laws pertaining to her relationship with her husband. This is to help understand the simplicity of the importance of setting the law above all to maintain moderation so as not to give place to excessive emotions or any passions outside of the ones of Alahayim that would aid in upholding His law so that it may be well with us as we will see the different outcome that befell Sarah when she became fearful with amazements (projections) rather than simply fearing to fall short in the law of Alahayim or see any harm come to her husband firstly in her mind as she is his helpmeet;

Deuteronomy 4:40

Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which Ahayah thy Alahayim giveth thee, for ever.

This is in hopes of encouraging us to practice the righteousness of the law at all times as it will benefit us, our children, and the lengthening of our lives by the grace of Alahayim

The Righteousness of Isaac

Isaac feared Alahayim and it was profitable for him in his life, resisting the devil through his reverence for Alahayim;

Psa 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.

The fear of Ahayah, being mingled with affection (love) to do the commandments, being considerate so as not to cause harm to anyone truly is the beginning of wisdom to gain understanding in avoiding all evil to eventually be given the Holy Spirit

Ecclesiasticus 24:18

I am the mother of fair love, and fear, and knowledge, and holy hope: I therefore, being eternal, am given to all my children which are named of him.

Romans 13:10

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

The fruits of fear of the Lord and love, not wanting to do or cause ill, is the fulfilling of the law;

Hermas Mandate 7 (1:1-4)

1[37]:1 "Fear the Lord," saith he, "and keep His commandments. So keeping the commandments of Alahayim thou shalt be powerful in every deed, and thy doing shall be incomparable. For whilst thou fearest the Lord, thou shalt do all things well. But this is the fear wherewith thou oughtest to be afraid, and thou shalt be saved. 2 But fear not the devil; for, if thou fear the Lord, thou shalt be master over the devil, for there is no power in him. [For] in whom is no power, neither is there fear of him; but in whom power is glorious, of him is fear likewise. For every one that hath power hath fear, whereas he that hath no power is despised of all. 3 But fear thou the works of the devil, for they are evil. While then thou fearest the Lord, thou wilt fear the works of the devil, and wilt not do them, but abstain from them. 4 Fear therefore is of two kinds. If thou desire to do evil, fear the Lord, and thou shalt not do it. If again thou desire to do good, fear the Lord and thou shalt do

it. Therefore, the fear of the Lord is powerful and great and glorious. Fear the Lord then, and thou shalt live unto Him; yea, and as many of them that keep His commandments as shall fear Him, shall live unto Alahayim."

Walking in this fear, Jacob prospered as it was the fear of Isaac, his father, with him;

Genesis 31:42

Except the Alahayim of my father, the Alahayim of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. Alahayim hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands…

He worked in the fear of Isaac to keep the commandments no matter how he was treated or what he was facing, having regard to ensure no harm comes to the Lord, his head, who’s spirit was in him, even as Sarah feared lest any harm should come to Abraham, her head, both of which led to Alahayim being with them to help them in their trials in life. The fear of Isaac is to obey the commandments of Alahayim, setting the law above all else to obey Ahayah's voice, even above the preservation of one's own life or pleasures in self-sacrifice unto Alahayim;

Jasher 26:21-28

And Abraham gave all that he had to his son Isaac, and he also gave him all his treasures. 22. And he commanded him, saying, dost thou not know and understand the Lord is Alahayim in heaven and in earth, and there is no other beside Him? 23. And it was He who took me from my father's house, and from my birthplace, and gave me all the delights upon earth; who delivered me from the counsel of the wicked, for in Him did I trust. 24. And He brought me to this place, and He delivered me from Ur Casdim; and He said unto me, to thy seed will I give all these lands, and they shall inherit them when they keep my commandments, my statutes and my judgments that I have commanded thee, and which I shall command them. 25. Now therefore my son,

hearken to my voice, and keep the commandments of the Lord thy Alahayim, which I commanded thee, do not turn from the right way either to the right or to the left, in order that it may be well with thee and thy children after thee forever. 26. And remember the wonderful works of the Lord, and his kindness that He has shown toward us, in having delivered us from the hands of our enemies, and the Lord our Alahayim caused them to fall into our hands; and now therefore keep all that I have commanded thee, and turn not away from the commandments of thy Alahayim, and serve none beside Him, in order that it may be well with thee and thy seed after thee. 27. And teach thou thy children and thy seed the instructions of the Lord and his

commandments, and teach them the upright way in which they should go, in order that it may be well with them forever. 28. And Isaac answered his father and said unto him, that which my lord has commanded that will I do, and I will not depart from the commands of the Lord my Alahayim, I will keep all that He commanded me; and Abraham blessed his son Isaac, and also his children; and Abraham taught Jacob the instruction of Ahayah and his ways.

Jacob, son of Isaac, also walked in his father's fear to cause no harm to anyone in observance of the law;

Jubilees 35:1-6

..Rebecca called Jacob,her son, and commanded him regarding his father and regarding his brother, that he

should honour them all the days of his life. 2. And Jacob said: "I will do everything as thou hast commanded me; for this thing will be honour and greatness to me, and righteousness before the Lord, that I should honour them. 3. And thou too, mother, knowest from the time I was born until this day, all my deeds and all that is in my heart, that I always think good concerning all. 4. And how should I not do this thing which thou hast commanded me, that I should honour my father and my brother! 5. Tell me, mother, what perversity hast thou seen in me and I shall turn away from it, and mercy will be upon me." 6. And she said unto him: "My son, I have not seen in thee all my days any perverse but (only) upright deeds.

Isaac feared to sin against Alahayim, willing to fulfill his will at all cost;

Jasher 22:40-45

And Isaac the son of Abraham was growing up in those days, and Abraham his father taught him the way of Ahayah to know Ahayah, and Ahayah was with him. 41. And when Isaac was thirty-seven years old, Ishmael his brother was going about with him in the tent. 42. And Ishmael boasted of himself to Isaac, saying, I was thirteen years old when the Lord spoke to my father to circumcise us, and I did according to the word of the Lord which He spoke to my father, and I gave my soul unto the Lord, and I did not transgress his word which He commanded my father. 43. And Isaac answered Ishmael, saying, why dost thou boast to me about this, about a little bit of thy flesh which thou didst take from thy body, concerning which the Lord commanded

thee? 44. As the Lord liveth, the Alahayim of my father Abraham, if the Lord should say unto my father, take now thy son Isaac and bring him up an offering before me, I would not refrain but I would joyfully accede to it. 45. And Ahayah heard the word that Isaac spoke to Ishmael, and it seemed good in the sight of Ahayah, and He

thought to try Abraham in this matter.

We see "the fear of Isaac" in that he was willing to give up whatever was asked of him, even his life for Alahayim, as his concern was singly ensuring the will of Alahayim was performed from his heart, not having his own desire;

Matthew 16:25

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Jasher 23:52-61

And Isaac said unto his father, I will do all that the Lord spoke to thee with joy and cheerfulness of heart. 53. And Abraham again said unto Isaac his son, is there in thy heart any thought or counsel concerning this, which is not proper? Tell me my son, I pray thee, my son conceal it not from me. 54. And Isaac answered his father Abraham and said unto him: O my father, as the Lord liveth and as thy soul liveth there is nothing in my heart to cause me to deviate either to the right or to the left from the word that he has spoken to thee. 55. Neither

limb nor muscle has moved or stirred at this, nor is there in my heart any thought or evil counsel concerning this. 56. But I am of joyful and cheerful heart in this matter, and I say, blessed is the Lord who has this day chosen me to be a burnt offering before Him. 57. And Abraham greatly rejoiced at the words of Isaac, and they went on and came together to that place that Ahayah had spoken of. 58. And Abraham approached to build the altar in that place, and Abraham was weeping, and Isaac took stones and mortar until they had finished building the altar. 59. And Abraham took the wood and placed it in order upon the altar which he had

built. 60. And he took his son Isaac and bound him in order to place him upon the wood which was upon the altar, to slay him for a burnt offering before Ahayah. 61. And Isaac said to his father, bind me securely and then place me upon the altar lest I should turn and move, and break loose from the force of the knife upon my flesh

and thereby profane the burnt offering; and Abraham did so.

You can see the focus and dedication of Isaac was to fulfill the word of Alahayim given to his father sincerely in his reverence for Him, His commands, and his father who he trusted had his best interest at heart to obey his voice as well. He was a type of Christ in his willingness to give himself as Christ gave himself, observing the law unto death so as not to do anything that displeases his Head, the Father;

Barn 7:3

.. Seeing that there is a commandment in scripture, Whatsoever shall not observe the fast shall surely die, Lord

commanded, because He was in His own person about to offer the vessel of His Spirit a sacrifice for our sins, that the type also which was given in Isaac who was offered upon the alter should be fulfilled.

Being a living sacrifice in reverence for Alahayim is all we are asked to do as Christ did;

John 8:29

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

Hebrews 10:6-7

In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O Alahayim.

Christ understood fulfilling the Father's will pleases him more than offereings so he was singly focused on that work as a dedicated servant and son, giving himself by giving no provision for the flesh to sin as a living sacrifice;

Hebrews 4:15

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

1 Peter 2:21-23

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:

He committed himself unto Alahayim in well doing regardless of what others were doing, as we are called unto the same self sacrifice;

1 Peter 4:19

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of Alahayim commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Confirming, walking in the fear of Isaac through Christ and as Christ, fearing to bring any harm to another by transgressing the law to sin is the calling for us all;

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.

Living with the law as the precedence to ensure we observe it, fulfilling the will of Alahayim, keeping no part back for ourselves even as Isaac did is the calling and will preserve us alive as it did for all the righteous. We can do the same self sacrifice, in fear and love with concern for hurting Christ as Sarai was in fear of being a cause of harm to Abram which turned out well for them both. Having concern for Christ at the forefront, holding the law in high regard for men is essential as sinning does hurt him. For sisters, having one’s head of household in regard in addition to Christ is essential too;

Acts of John 14

Be strong, therefore, in Him, remembering Him in all your doings,

Empathy in consideration of him and his sacrifice at all times, fearing to bring any harm to him;

knowing the mystery of the dispensation that has come to men, for the sake of which the Lord has worked.

He did the work to give up himself and die so we all can be saved out of love for all, being considerate of our nature, knowing what it took to help us awake to righteousness and follow his example of self sacrifice;

He then, through me, exhorts you: Brethren, I wish to remain without grief, without insult, without treachery, without punishment. For He also knows insult from you, He knows also dishonour, He knows also treachery, He knows also punishment from those that disobey His commandments.

That’s how our sins affect him. He experienced grief, insult, betrayal, dishonor, and punishment, having to bear our iniquities;

Let not therefore our Alahayim be grieved, the good, the compassionate, the merciful, the holy, the pure, the undefiled, the only, the one, the immutable, the sincere, the guileless, the slow to anger, He that is higher and more exalted than every name that we speak or think of — our Alahayim, Yache Christ. Let Him rejoice along with us because we conduct ourselves well; let Him be glad because we live in purity; let Him rest because we behave reverently; let Him be pleased because we live in fellowship; let Him smile because we are sober-minded; let Him be delighted because we love.

A sign of true fear and love, being considerate to keep the law in high regard, unwilling to be the cause of harm to one’s head in as Sarah did in righteousness for her husband while not keeping any part back for one’s self to give place to the lust of the flesh because of personal desire as Isaac did in his fear (reverence) for Alahayim and his father, only desiring to perform His will, even as Christ the Lord’s mindset is;

1 Corinthians 2:16

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Lord willing, this helps understand the mind of Christ we ought to walk in which was exemplified in the righteous fear of Isaac, his servant, fearing to transgress the commands of Alahayim, willing to give up one's life (lusts) in that endeavor unto do the death.

The Events and Trials of the House of Abraham

With prior understanding of the importance of observing the law for one's emotional health, wellbeing, and attaining good results in one's respective experiences, let's follow the testimony and learn of how the enemy seeks to separate the wife from the righteousness of being sound minded and temperate in emotions cleaving to her husband in faith with reverence and care for his wellbeing, trusting in Alahayim and His law;

Jasher 23:1-5

We know he intended to do this in faith and fulfilled what he said he would do, believing in Alahayim. Let's continue;

Jasher 23:6

And Sarah said, thou hast spoken well, go my lord and do unto him as thou hast said, but remove him not at a great distance from me, neither let him remain there too long, for my soul is bound within his soul.

Sarah's concern wasn't singly focused on what would benefit Isaac for his wellbeing as she placed stipulations on the endeavor, trying to control the matter out of her desire not to be apart from him, rather than being content with whatever the will of Alahayim would be for him to learn what he needed in his time with Shem, the priest, so that he would learn the way of serving the Lord as Abraham desired for him, which ended up taking three years. Unfortunately, one can see Sarah isn't entirely content with her husband's desire's and endeavor as she was in the matter of Egypt as the difference in this experience is that she is bound to her son rather than her husband like she was in the past wherein she was concerned for his wellbeing as her priority as the Lord commanded for her desire to be unto her husband. This helps sisters understand, though one has children, that affection for them should not be the cause of surrendering your virtue to uphold the law by overriding your desire to please your husband as that is what the Lord commanded for you for your wellbeing. As for Sarah, she isn't entirely in agreement for Isaac to leave though Abraham's endeavor is for the betterment of Isaac, seeing as though she is bound with his soul, rather than reasoning to be in complete agreement on the matter in contentment with the good endeavor of her husband, trusting Alahayim's will will be done. This is an instance where upholding the law in right reasoning above her passion would have helped her not let her affection for her son be an occasion of stumbling for her to fall from maintaining her moderation and reverence;

4Macc 2:10-11

By upholding the law above her affection for her son, she could have governed her love for her son in proper proportions so as not to put it above her desire for her husband and care for pleasing him, which would have helped her maintain her emotional moderation and temperance in the situation to come. She was honest about how she felt about her son, yet she didn't take the time to reason in temperance to be content with whatever the will of Alahayim and her husband may be to let her moderation be known so as not to be susceptible to being in her emotions, giving place to idols. Unfortunately, as we continue reading, it will be seen that she continued in the emotions of the fear of being separated from her son, rather than reasoning on it to be at peace with whatever may come, trusting Alahayim. Unfortunately, she was more bound in soul unto her passions for her son (fearing being separated from him) than unto the law to maintain temperance in mind by contentment with the will of Alahayim and being focused singly on her desire to her husband and his rule over her to be in agreement with him (as this law was given to the woman for her protection) so as to trust his words to her, holding it in high regard, believing Alahayim would work things out according to Their will, and reasoning with her husband to help get to that peace of mind to let go of her fears if she noticed she was still not emotionally at peace to get to a place of tranquility. Unfortunately, her emotions for her son, not wanting to be separated from him, which was causing the lack of whole hearted contentment with her husband's decision to send Isaac away to learn, would be used against her by the Devil to get an emotional reaction out of her later in this story when Satan will speak against her husband and what her husband said in regards to her son.

(Side note: the mother of seven sons in Maccabees 4 is an example of not being overtaken in emotions regardless of what someone says as Peter instructs, being focused on upholding the law of Alahayim. We will look at that story for a dichotomy of what the sisters in the church are called unto according to sound doctrine as daughters of Sarah.

Just for reiteration, take note of the words of Abraham are that Isaac is going to Shem and Eber to study and learn how to serve his Alahayim.

Jasher 23:4-7

And Abraham came into the tent, and he sat before Sarah his wife, and he spoke these words to her. 5. My son Isaac is grown up and he has not for some time studied the service of his Alahayim, now tomorrow I will go and bring him to Shem, and Eber his son, and there he will learn the ways of the Lord, for they will teach him to know the Lord as well as to know that when he prayeth continually before the Lord, He will answer him, therefore there he will know the way of serving the Lord his Alahayim. 6 And Sarah said, thou hast spoken well, go my lord and do unto him as thou hast said, but remove him not at a great distance from me, neither let him remain there too long, for my soul is bound within his soul. 7 And Abraham said unto Sarah, my daughter, let us pray to the Lord our Alahayim that he may do good with us.

Abraham, trying to help bring Sarah out of the emotional struggle, offers to pray, casting all their cares unto Alahayim who cares for them, in order to let go of the anxiety about Isaac, trusting Alahayim would do well according to their will. This was an opportunity for Sarah to pray with him and being honest with him about how she felt, to have reasoned in temperance with him on the matter to get to a place where she was of a sound mind and content with the matter, resisting her passions;

4Macc 1:3-4, 6, 29-30; 13:12.

That is to say, if Reason is proved to control the passions adverse to temperance, gluttony and lust, 4. it is also clearly shown to be master over the passions, like malevolence, opposed to justice, and over those opposed to manliness, namely rage and pain and fear. 6. The answer is that Reason is not master over defects inhering in the mind itself, but over the passions or moral defects that are adverse to justice and manliness and temperance and judgement; and its action in their case is not to extirpate the passions, but to enable us to resist them successfully. 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; 13:12. Let us then arm ourselves with divine Reason's mastery of the passions.

Those were the good things she could have done to ensure she was in the right space within herself before going forward in any disturbance of spirit about the matter. Unfortunately she didn't take the time to be at peace entirely with the situation by evidence of her actions in the night and day leading up to them leaving;

Jasher 23:7-8.

7 And Abraham said unto Sarah, my daughter, let us pray to the Lord our Alahayim that he may do good with us. 8. And Sarah took her son Isaac and he abided all that night with her, and she kissed and embraced him, and gave him instructions till morning. 9 And she said to him, O my son how can my soul separate itself from thee? And she still kissed him and embraced him.

Sarah ignored her husband's suggestion to pray to the Lord that He may do good with them, rather choosing to take the matter into her own hands by instructing Isaac all the night, usurping authority over the man in her emotions as she feared being separated from him, not putting her trust in Alahayim and her husband to pray and be content that He would do well with them. Remember the scripture said, "let not the sun go down upon your wrath?" Remember Wrath operates in any emotion that is outside of moderation, so Sarah went into the night still in her passions about her son, fearing to be separated from him, instead of taking the opportunity when Abraham had offered to pray to reason as well with him to come to a place of peace of mind and contentment with the will of her husband to take Isaac to learn. Unfortunately, Sarah not having took the time to let her passions of fear go before the sun went down, did give place to the devil as the scriptures declare they would do as well be seen when the devil comes to tempt her.

Also, notice that she is giving Isaac many instructions in her emotions. Unfortunately, when someone is struggling in faith, a characteristic of that is trying to control the situation. As for Sarah, unfortunately her experience really shows how being emotional can cause one to stumble as she is trying to control the outcome of things with many instructions because of her fears. Her attempt to control with her many instructions shows that, when in her emotions this instance, she is lacking complete faith in Alahayim and trust in her husband. This was not how she operated in the matter of Egypt wherein she hearkened, agreed, and believed her husband's suggestion to her, following through on his instructions fearing lest harm come to him, as opposed to this matter with Isaac, she ignored Abraham's suggestion to pray and wasn't content with his endeavor for Isaac because she didn't want to be separated from Isaac, giving him instructions though his father was traveling with him, which gives indications that she wasn't confident in Abraham's ability to take care of Isaac as well. Unfortunately, in an attempt to control the situation again, she also give Abraham instructions on Isaac, which further indicates her lack of trust in Abraham with Isaac as well. These are the things that can happen when given to emotions as one's fears would lead to hearkening to projections of grievous things that wickedness would send, rather that taking the time to reason in temperance to keep a sound mind and moderation of emotions. Sarah, being emotional in her fears and not focused on her husband, is not in a good place unfortunately as opposed to how she was meek and quiet spirited, obedient to Abraham's suggestions in the matter of Egypt. On the contrary to the matter of Egypt, she is fearful, dismissive of Abraham's suggestion to pray for a peace of mind, choosing rather to give him instructions, fearing lest any harm should come to Isaac, yet not showing concern for Abraham's wellbeing as she was focused on in the matter of Egypt.

And she gave Abraham instructions concerning him. 10. And Sarah said to Abraham: O my Lord, I pray thee, take heed of thy son, and place thine eyes over him, for I have no other son nor daughter but him. 11. O forsake him not. If he be hungry give him bread, and if he be thirsty give him water to drink ; do not let him go on foot, neither let him sit in the sun. 12. Neither let him go by himself in the road, neither force him from whatever he may desire, but do unto him as he may say to thee. 13. And Sarah wept bitterly the whole night on account of Isaac, and she gave him instructions till morning.

Sarah's instructions essentially were for Abraham to submit himself to Isaac's desires rather than seeking for Isaac to be sure to walk in his father's guidance for him. This isn't the way Alahayim ordain things to be as she is desiring him to cocker Isaac, which isn't helpful for any child. In her emotions, she was making too much of Isaac, which wasn't wise to do according to scripture. [Sir 30:7-9] She also wasn't showing concern for Abraham's wellbeing, who is an elderly man seeking to take a journey, as in her fears which made her emotional, she was not focused on him as the law commands, but rather trying to control him and the situation to suit what she felt would lead to things working out, not trusting him. Unfortunately, this can be seen in how she spake as if Abraham wouldn't take good care of Isaac as his father, showing her lack of trust in him as opposed to how she trusted him wholeheartedly in the matters of Egypt [Jasher 15] and the Philistines [Gen 20] wherein Alahayim delivered them by divine help. This insight through the testimonies is just to see the effects of having contrary desires or fears outside of what aligns with the law which was given to govern our fears, love and affections to apply them proportionately as is due in reverence of Alahayim. Sarah's desire was unto her husband's wellbeing, fearing anything should happen to him out of her affection in the matter of Egypt and the Philistines, as opposed to this matter with Isaac, wherein she didn't keep that desire and fear in precedence over her fears of being apart from her son unfortunately. This can be seen in that, rather than wholeheartedly agreeing with Abraham's good endeavor for Isaac, being content with the decision in temperance, focused on ensuring Abraham would be well (as he is about 137 years old at this time), praying with him for things to go well with them, and believing Alahayim would deliver the situation, she choose not to reason to come out of her fears; and in those fears, she tried to control implement her desires out of fear (which isn't a spirit given from Alahayim), [1 Tim 1:7] by agreeing with Abraham based on her stipulations of where Isaac could go and how long he could be gone to compensate for her fears rather than reasoning and praying with him to come out of them; then further tried to control the matter giving her instructions unto them, not trusting Alahayim or her husband by evidence of instructing him to submit to Isaac's desire in any matter as they traveled, which gives indication she didn't trust Abraham's decision making in the matter. Taking the experience in so far, she was in agreement for Isaac to go learn but not wholeheartedly when it came to him leaving as is evident by her already worrying about Isaac instead of being temperate in emotions and sound minded in moderation, having faith in Alahayim and her husband through right reasoning. Instead, she was vexed with worry for her son, not trusting her husband nor Alahayim that provides for us and gives us what we need every day by evidence of how emotional she was, fearing something would happen as Wickedness projects grievous things when one fearful rather than content with the will of Alahayim in right reasoning. Unfortunately in her emotional struggle, her passions and desires hindered her from grasping she wasn't maintaining her moderation in subjection to her husband and Alahayim, trying to control the situation with the instructing of her son and unsound instructions given to her husband.

Jasher 23:14-19

And in the morning Sarah selected a very fine and beautiful garment from those garments which she had in the house that Abimelech had given to her. 15. And she dressed Isaac her son therewith, and she put a turban upon his head, and she enclosed a precious stone in the top of the turban, and she gave them provision for the road, and they went forth, and Isaac went with his father Abraham, and some of their servants accompanied them to see them off the road.

You can see Sarah was torn as she had two different desires, not wanting Isaac to leave, yet wanting him to go get his education and things to go well with them by evidence all her efforts to make sure they both were taken care of with provisions on the trip. This helps see reality that having two desires is possible, though not healthy or convenient for the faith as the lack of singleness only gives place for the devil as will be seen in this story wherein Abraham and Isaac's singleness to fulfill the will of Alahayim delivered them from the devil's temptation, while Sarah's desire for herself gave him place to sway her from the faith and moderation she had in the matter of Egypt wherein she was singly focused on saving her husband in alignment with the law;

16. And Sarah went out with them, and she accompanied them upon the road to see them off, and they said to her, return to the tent. 17. And when Sarah heard the words of her son Isaac she wept bitterly, and Abraham her husband wept with her, and their son wept with them a great weeping; also those who went with them wept greatly. 18. And Sarah caught hold of her son Isaac, and she held him in her arms, and she embraced him and continued to weep with him, and Sarah said, who knoweth if after this day I shall ever see thee again?

Take notice that Sarah is focused on Isaac's words rather than Abraham's to confirm when in her emotions, not having her desire firstly to her husband, it is an hinderance to upholding the law for her, wherein pleasing her husband should have been the priority to keep her in her trial to come with the devil. Sarah is already in fear of whether she will see Isaac again instead of reasoning on the words of her husband and trusting Alahayim. These fearful thoughts and concerns will be used against her by the Devil later. Mind you, it was an emotional experience for all parties involved, yet Abraham and Isaac didn't let their emotions outweigh their desire to fulfill the will of Alahayim. On the other hand unfortunately, Sarah had a contrary desire than having her desire unto her husband, his wellbeing and pleasing him according the will (law) of Alahayim by putting her desire for Isaac and fears regarding him above that, which didn't bring forth good results for her, while Abraham and Isaac were helped by Alahayim in the matter to come. This is to understand emotions are real and realistic, yet we have to know ourselves and what levels of emotions we can have so as not to let them sway or outweigh our focus on fulfilling the will of Alahayim so as to give place to any contrary desires from pleasing our Alahayim.

19. And they still wept together, Abraham, Sarah and Isaac and all those that accompanied them on the road wept with them, and Sarah afterward turned away from her son, weeping bitterly, and all her men servants and maid servants returned with her to the tent.

Interestingly, the whole family was emotional thus far, but as we continue reading, we see the difference in how one responds when facing adversity. Abraham, Isaac, and Sarah were all tempted by the Devil in the coming verses, but Sarah, given to her fears (fearful thoughts) in her emotions and desire unto her son over her husband, instead of being temperate, content with her husband's command to return to the tent and waiting to speak with her husband if anything arose, her iregulation of her emotions to ensure she was upholding the law, obeying her husband in that meek and quiet spirit would lead to her being the only one who fell in her trial. Abraham cleaved to Ahayah obeying his voice. Isaac cleaved to his believing father’s words instead of hearkening to anyone else as is upright for a unmarried son who's believing father is the head of household, but Sarah hearkened to the words of a stranger without consideration of what her head, her husband, told her nor waiting in temperance to speak with him about the matter due to her prior fears, lack of trust in her husband, and being afraid at the alarming news of the stranger because she was already fearful of being apart from Isaac and didn't take the time to reason and pray to come out of it when Abraham tried to help her than day before they left.

Abraham's Trial

"Satan tempting him to doubt and disregard Ahayah’s command"

Jasher 23:25.

And whilst Abraham was proceeding with his son Isaac along the road, Satan came and appeared to Abraham in the figure of a very aged man, humble and of contrite spirit, and he approached Abraham and said to him, art thou silly or brutish, that thou goest to do this thing this day to thine only son?

The Devil uses people just as he uses demonic spirits, so take heed to who one listens to for advice and counsel. Let not the appearance or demeanor of a person distract us from taking heed to where their heart may be in any given moment by evidence of whether their communication with us is according to the law and goal of faithfulness or not. Take heed to the old man for instance. He was humble and contrite in demeanor which would seem someone one ought to listen to, yet his words were of transgression to cause doubt, indicating his facade of humility was deceit, hiding his hatred towards Alahayim in his self-will to cause another to do according to his own desire. Abraham had to withstand the temptation of going against his Lord, Yache, and prevailed by being faithful and temperate in obeying his voice, as he was not impatient or doubtful in his trials because he loved Alahayim

Jubilees 17:18

And in everything wherein He had tried him, he was found faithful, and his soul was not impatient, and he was not slow to act; for he was faithful and a lover of Ahayah.

Let's see the fruit of his faithfulness and love in his trial with Satan.

Jasher 23:26.

For Alahayim gave thee a son in thy latter days, in thy old age, and wilt thou go and slaughter him this day because he committed no violence, and wilt thou cause the soul of thine only son to perish from the earth?

Tempting him with his love for Isaac to entice him to worry about Isaac over what he was commanded. He was tempted with putting his affection for his son above fulfilling the will of his head, Lord Yache.

Jasher 23:27.

Dost thou not know and understand that this thing cannot be from the Lord? For the Lord cannot do unto man such evil upon earth to say to him, go slaughter thy child.

He is gaslighting (lying in deceit), trying to persuade Abraham to doubt his own experience with Alahayim. Also, trying to persuade him to see Alahayim as evil for giving a command according to His pleasure, though a man may not agree with it, essentially trying to persuade Abraham to decide good and evil for himself aside from the simplicity of viewing the will of Alahayim as good only. All this is testing his faith and belief in Alahayim by trying to make him doubt it was Alahayim that wanted him to do it or could give him such a command.

Jasher 23:28.

And Abraham heard this and knew that it was the word of Satan who endeavored to draw him aside from the way of Ahayah, but Abraham would not hearken to the voice of Satan, and Abraham rebuked him so that he went away.

Alahayim helped him to know it was Satan, keeping him from being taken by his deceit because of his confidence in Him. [Pro 3:26] By Ahayah's grace, Abraham was made aware that it was contrary to what the Lord said to do as Satan was endevouring to draw him aside from the good way, indicating whose spirit was in the old man. In his faithfulness, Abraham also trusted his experience with Alahayim so as not to be persuaded otherwise from trusting what he heard and was instructed to do. He also didn't take heed to the old man's appearance or demeanor but rather took heed to examine his words, being swift to hear and slow to wrath (emotional reactions) [Ja 1:19-20] to see whether the advice was in the faith and law or not to know who's spirit was truly at work in the man so as to know whether he was someone to receive counsel from or not as his endeavor was to walk in the way of the Lord to fulfill His will out of love in agreement and pleasure to do it, not having a desire of his own in discontentment or hatred which would have made him vulnerable to hearkening to Satan. This means, if he wasn't pleased to fulfill the will of Alahayim in agreement with Him with his whole heart, that hatred and selfwill would have shown itself in his willingness to entertain (hearken) the words of Satan that would deter him from belief in Alahayim and the work to fulfill His will. Learning from Abraham's experience, when we are temperate and sound in mind, desiring to fulfill the will of Alahayim with pleasure to do it in agreement with it from our hearts, Ahayah provides a way out of the temptation to keep us from being taken through the simplicity of obeying his voice in temperance and not being deterred from that focus. Abraham's faith and works during his trial, being singly focused on fulfilling the will of Alahayim with pleasure, not being emotionally reactive to things, not entertaining words of transgression and doubt, and standing against the evil speaker without respect of persons is an example of someone full in the faith by evidence of it not being hard for him to recognize it was the devil so as not to entertain his words in his thoughts nor incline emotionally to give place to them as well in vexation or delight. Abraham, the prince of Alahayim, [Jasher 52:29] was given power to rebuke Satan himself, the. Yet, for us, children of Abraham by faith and through faith of all nations, such power is not given as we are to turn unto our covering for deliverance from Satan, not entertaining any conversation with him nor responding to him or his spirits, as is evident by how Isaac operated in righteousness in his trial with the Devil, which will will look at next. For us, let's take consideration of Abraham's faithfulness and contentment with the will of Alahayim so as not to have any contrary desire which helped keep him from giving any place for the devil to enter him or lead him astray in his thoughts;

Hermas Mandate 5

2[34]:1 "Hear now," saith he, "the working of angry temper, how evil it is, and how it subverteth the servants of Alahayim by its own working, and how it leadeth them astray from righteousness. But it doth not lead astray them that are full in the faith, nor can it work upon them, because the power of the Lord is with them; but them that are empty and double-minded it leadeth astray.

Confirming Abraham wasn't able to be led astray because he was single-minded, desiring to fulfill the will of Alahayim, not surrendering his virtue to uphold the will of Alahayim over his own emotions and affections and affections for his son;

Hermas Mandate 12

5[48]:1 I say to him, "Sir, listen to a few words from me." "Say what thou wilt," saith he. "Man, Sir," I say, "is eager to keep the commandments of Alahayim, and there is no one that asketh not of the Lord that he may be strengthened in His commandments, and be subject to them; but the devil is hard and overmastereth them." 5[48]:2 "He cannot," saith he, "overmaster the servants of Alahayim, who set their hope on Him with their whole heart. The devil can wrestle with them, but he cannot overthrow them. If then ye resist him, he will be vanquished and will flee from you disgraced. But as many," saith he, "as are utterly empty, fear the devil as if he had power. 5[48]:3 When a man has filled amply sufficient jars with good wine, and among these jars a few are quite empty, he comes to the jars, and does not examine the full ones, for he knows that they are full; but he examineth the empty ones, fearing lest they have turned sour. For empty jars soon turn sour, and the taste of the wine is spoilt. 5[48]:4 So also the devil cometh to all the servants of Alahayim tempting them. As many then as are complete in the faith, oppose him mightily, and he departeth from them, not having a place where he can find an entrance.

This was the case with Abraham who resisted him and will be the case of Isaac when we look at his trial to see how servants of Alahayim resist the devil though he may attempt to lead them astray. This was also the case with Sarah in the matter of Egypt wherein she was faithful in what she was commanded without any desire of her own outside of fulfilling the will of her husband to please him in her endeavor to preserve his life, for which reasons she was delivered by angelic help through her and her husband's prayers;

So he cometh next to the empty ones, and finding a place goeth into them, and further he doeth what he willeth in them, and they become submissive slaves to him.

He does this through Angry temper and Wrath with Lying, through vexation (pride) wherein the soul becomes disturbed continually in the emotional dysregulation caused by these idols at work, unable to be or keep temperance or moderation in emotions, and that continual disturbance leads to the Devil ruling over them to be his submissive slaves as the Angel of Repentance is relaying to Hermas, because they had a contrary desire than what aligned the will of Alahayim which disturbed their mind to get emotional when they didn't get what they wanted, felt they deserved, or things didn't go as they would like, giving place to Wrath to aid them in the lawlessness (selfwill) of the Devil's works;

Hermas Mandate 5

2[34]:1 "Hear now," saith he, "the working of angry temper, how evil it is, and how it subverteth the servants of Alahayim by its own working, and how it leadeth them astray from righteousness. …them that are empty and double-minded it leadeth astray. 2[34]:2 For when it seeth such men in prosperity it insinuates itself into the heart of the man, and for no cause whatever the man or the woman is embittered on account of worldly matters, either about meats, or some triviality, or about some friend, or about giving or receiving, or about follies of this kind. For all these things are foolish and vain and senseless and inexpedient for the servants of Alahayim. 2[34]:4 But angry temper is in the first place foolish, fickle and senseless; then from foolishness is engendered bitterness, and from bitterness wrath, and from wrath anger...

Testament of Dan 4:1, 5, 2, 6-7

Understand ye, therefore, the power of wrath, that it is vain. 5 If ye fall into any loss or ruin, my children, be not afflicted; for this very spirit maketh (a man) desire that which is perishable, in order that he may be enraged through the affliction. 2…and with sharp losses disturbeth his mind, and so stirreth up with great wrath his soul. 4.. then being enraged, he thinketh that he is justly angry. 6 And if ye suffer loss voluntarily, or involuntarily, be not vexed; for from vexation ariseth wrath with lying. 7 Moreover, a twofold mischief is wrath with lying; and they assist one another in order to disturb the heart; and when the soul is continually disturbed, the Lord departeth from it, and Beliar ruleth over it.

Testament of Dan 5:1-3, 6:8

Observe, therefore, my children, the commandments of the Lord, and keep His law; Depart from wrath, and hate lying, That the Lord may dwell among you, And Beliar may flee from you. 2 Speak truth each one with his neighbour. So shall ye not fall into wrath and confusion; But ye shall be in peace, having the Alahayim of peace, so shall no war prevail over you. 3 Love the Lord through all your life, And one another with a true heart. 6:8 Keep, therefore, yourselves, my children, from every evil work, and cast away wrath and all lying, and love truth and long-suffering.

Hermas Mandate 5

1[33]:1 "Be thou long-suffering and understanding," he saith, "and thou shalt have the mastery over all evil deeds, and shalt work all righteousness.

If the soul is content with the will of Alahayim to observe His law and seek out His will at all times to fulfill it in truth and longsuffering, not desiring anything for itself in humility and contentment, speaking truth in its heart with long-suffering with itself and others, taking every experience as good in faith towards Alahayim (or finding the good in the experience), the Devil would not be able to find place, as he wasn't able to find place in Abraham or Isaac in their trials, nor Sarah in the matter of Egypt as in these respective experiences, they all feared Alahayim in humility endeavoring to fulfill His will. Unfortunately, when one has another desire, the devil can find place wherein a soul isn't filled with faith in Alahayim and contentment with His will;

Hermas Mandate 12

5[48]:4...So he cometh next to the empty ones, and finding a place goeth into them, and further he doeth what he willeth in them, and they become submissive slaves to him. 6[49]:1 "But I, the angel of repentance, say unto you; Fear not the devil; for I was sent," saith he, "to be with you who repent with your whole heart, and to strengthen you in the faith. 6[49]:2 Believe, therefore, on Alahayim, ye who by reason of your sins have despaired of your life, and are adding to your sins, and weighing down your life; for if ye turn unto the Lord with your whole heart, and work righteousness the remaining days of your life, and serve Him rightly according to His will, He will give healing to your former sins, and ye shall have power to master the works of the devil. But of the threatening of the devil fear not at all; for he is unstrung, like the sinews of a dead man. 6[49]:3 Hear me therefore, and fear Him, Who is able to do all things, to save and to destroy, and observe these commandments, and ye shall live unto Alahayim."

This was for our encouragement to know we have angelic help to walk in the faith of our father Abraham, believing on Alahayim and turning unto Lord Yache with our whole heart to work righteousness regardless of our past shortcomings for the healing of our former sins and prosperity in good works for the remaining days of our life;

6[49]:4 I say to him, "Sir, now am I strengthened in all the ordinances of the Lord, because thou art with me; and I know that thou wilt crush all the power of the devil, and we shall be masters over him, and shall prevail over all his works. And I hope, Sir, that I am now able to keep these commandments which thou hast commanded, the Lord enabling me." 6[49]:5 "Thou shalt keep them," saith he, "if thy heart be found pure with the Lord; yea, and all shall keep them, as many as shall purify their hearts from the vain desires of this world, and shall live unto Alahayim.

Every person who comes into the faith of Yache Christ just has to purify their hearts from the vain desires of this world, putting on the desire of righteousness and contentment in fulfilling the will of Alahayim at all times, so that we may be assisted to keep the commandments because we desire to do good purely from our hearts with no pretenses or evil desires of our own, as his apostles and teachers did, leaving us an example of how to follow the Lord Christ and receive the Holy Spirit through walking in righteousness and truth;

Hermas Parable 9

25[102]:2 apostles and teachers, who preached unto the whole world, and who taught the word of the Lord in soberness and purity, and kept back no part at all for evil desire, but walked always in righteousness and truth, even as also they received the Holy Spirit.

Isaac's Trial

"Satan tempting him to doubt the command and guidance of his father from Ahayah"

Next we will look at Isaac's experience to see how we, brothers and sisters, ought to turn unto our head of household for help in our trials for deliverance from the devil, cleaving to what's right in the Lord's sight, seeing that Isaac will turn unto his lord and head of household, Abraham for help from the devil as is fit to do for deliverance from evil spirits;

Testament of Simeon 3:4-5

Two years therefore I afflicted my soul with fasting in the fear of the Lord, and I learnt that deliverance from envy cometh by the fear of Alahayim. 5 For if a man flee to the Lord, the evil spirit runneth away from him, and his mind is lightened.

Testament of Gad 7:3

Seek out the judgements of the Lord, and thy mind will rest and be at peace.

Simeon's experience shows we all can do the same thing if we be willing to take the time to go through the experiences to learn to operate in the fear of Alahayim, seeking his judgements for a peace of mind, cleaving unto the Lord so as not to be emotionally reactive in Wrath unto Envy who sees through its feelings or selfwill in Hatred so as to give place to the devil to go contrary to the judgments of the Lord in lawlessness. Let's see Isaac's faithful works;

Jasher 23:29-31

And Satan returned and came to Isaac; and he appeared unto Isaac in the figure of a young man, comely and well favored. 30. And he approached Isaac and said unto him: Dost thou not know and understand that thy old silly father bringeth thee to the slaughter this day for nought? 31. Now therefore, my son, do not listen nor attend to him, for he is a silly old man, and let not thy precious soul and beautiful figure be lost from the earth.

(the Devil tried to claim authority over Isaac as his son to hearken to him instead of Abraham, his head of household. Here we also see Satan's attempt to persuade Isaac with respect of persons by his appearance of vain show in outward beauty to gain him and his words endeavoring to draw Isaac into glorying in himself to be concerned with is own beauty and self over fulfilling the will of Alahayim and his father, which was truly showing concern for his own soul in well-doing.)

Jasher 23:32.

And Isaac heard this, and said unto Abraham, hast thou heard, my father, that which this man has spoken, even thus has he spoken?

As you can see Isaac did not even respond to Satan, confirming we ought not to respond to him or his evel spirits. Also take heed to his emotional intelligence in the faith, not being moved by Satan's appearance or words to get into any passion unto delight, disgust, or vexation so as to maintain his moderation. He was temperate, immediately turning unto his lord, his father, telling him what transpired to get his counsel and patiently waiting for his counsel on how to go deal with the matter. This is how we have to cleave to our covering (head of household) when tempted, fleeing unto him with our concerns in patience, casting all our cares unto him, and waiting for his advice and counsel for us in any given matter to keep us. For men, who are head of household, we go unto the Lord Yache, our Everlasting father. For unmarried sons, they go unto their father, the head of household as Isaac is doing. For unmarried daughters, they go unto their head of household, their father, as Tamar, daughter of David had done. For a wife, she goes unto her head, which is husband, being in subjection to him in everything as the Church is unto Christ;

Jasher 23:33-34

And Abraham answered his son Isaac and said to him, take heed of him and do not listen to his words, nor attend to him, for he is Satan endeavoring to draw us aside this day from the commands of Alahayim. 34. And Abraham still rebuked Satan, and Satan went from them, and seeing he could not prevail over them he hid himself from them..

(Isaac went to his head of household to gain understanding and counsel for him to be aware it was Satan and not to listen or attend unto him, avoiding giving into any passion about what he had said to him. After giving him counsel, Abraham rebuked Satan again, being given that authority of Alahayim, yet take notice that Isaac didn't say a word to Satan, abiding under his father, who rebuked the devil to deliver him. This is a testimony to see that when we turn unto the Lord Yache, our Everlasting father, our head for men and the head of the head of household for unmarried sons and women, to pray unto him or through him (women praying through their head of household as well), raising our concerns about what we are experiencing in patience, seeking his counsel, he will give us understanding of the judgment in the law that applies to the situation and rebuke the devil from us himself as we are not to have any discussion with the devil or his spirits ourselves. So we all ought to take this testimony for guidance to overcome the wicked darts of the enemy. There is no discussion to have with Satan or his spirits, even as Isaac didn't respond to Satan but spoke to his father, nor did he say ought unto Satan when he knew it was him endeavoring to draw him aside from the will of Alahayim. The deceit of the Devil can be seen in the words spoken to lead one astray from the commands of the Lord regardless of a person's appearance or demeanor. Whether appearing in the glory of pride (the young man who came to Isaac) or the appearance of humility (the old man who came to Abraham), words of transgression are indicators of Satan's spirits seeking to lead one astray as is evident by Abraham's and Isaac's experiences both of which belittled either Alahayim or the head of household and sought to draw an emotional reaction to what was being said or doubt in regard to what was commanded, the character of Alahayim, or one's head of household, so the devil could find place to enter. Lets see how things panned out when obeying Alahayim for Abraham and Isaac:

Jasher 23:69-71

At that time Ahayah appeared unto Abraham, and called to him from heaven, and said unto him: Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him, for now I know that thou fearest Alahayim in performing this act, and in not withholding thy son, thine only begotten son, from me. 70 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, a ram was caught in a thicket by his horns; that was the ram which Ahayah Alahayim had created in the earth in the day that he made earth and heaven. 71. For Ahayah had prepared this ram from that day, to be a burnt offering instead of Isaac.

(The Lord came himself to save them. Notice their faithfulness led to angelic intervention just as Sarah's did in the matter of Egypt. Showing us that, when faithful and patient, Ahayah always makes a way out. He provided a ram to deliver his servant Isaac)

1Co 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but Alahayim is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Jasher 23:74-75

And Abraham sprinkled some of the blood of the ram upon the altar, and he exclaimed and said, this is in the place of my son, and may this be considered this day as the blood of my son before the Lord. 75 And all that Abraham did on this occasion by the altar, he would exclaim and say, this is in the place of my son, and may it this day be considered before the Lord in the place of my son. And Abraham finished the whole of the service by the altar, and the service was accepted before Ahayah, and was accounted as if it had been Isaac; and Ahayah blessed Abraham and his seed on that day.

(See that Isaac, because of his faithfulness and trust in Alahayim and his father's commands not to deviate from the will of Alahayim, has already been delivered from the sword before Satan comes to lie and say he is being sacrificed)

Sarah Trial

"Satan temps her to be "afraid with amazement"

Satan's Antics: Satan temped each person to doubt their lord and head of household, as he tempted Abraham to doubt and disregard the will of his head, the Lord Alahayim Yache; Isaac was tempted to disregard his head of household and lord, Abraham, and turn aside from the will of their Lord Alahayim Yache; and Sarah is going to be tempted to receive a false accusation and false witness regarding her head and lord, Abraham. As will be seen, Sarah is going to be tempted to doubt the words, good endeavor, and character of her lord similar to Isaac.

Backstory: Just for reiteration of the facts regarding the matter before reading about Sarah's trial--Firstly, Abraham said he was going to Shem in his good endeavor to better Isaac's knowledge of and service unto Alahayim out of his love and good will towards him, desiring to see him prosper in his life by helping him learn how to serve Alahayim and pray unto Him for counsel. {Jasher 23:5-6} He spake truly as it would have been what he did after the sacrifice if it had not been that he had to bury Sarah first by evidence of that being the first thing he did after burying her. Secondly, He did his works with compassion as he also wept upon leaving home with Isaac and also when he was about to offer him up as he loved his son, though he would not surrender his virtue by not fulfilling the will of the Lord, believing He would raise him up. Lastly but not least, he and Isaac told Sarah to return to the tent before they left, though she only took heed to Isaac's voice, not having her husband's words in high regard unfortunately as she also didn't take heed to his words to pray with him the night prior, which will bring about a negative outcome for her choosing to surrender her virtue in revering her husband for the sake of her affection towards her son. Unfortunately, Sarah, being in fear of being apart from Isaac or something happening to him, was already in an emotional and doubtful state before Abraham and Isaac had left and she was showing signs of not really trusting Abraham or Alahayim in the matter by her stipulations for her son to be gone, many instructions to Isaac, and disregarding of Abraham's advice when he tried to help her come out of the fears by prayer, rather choosing to give him instructions regarding Isaac that wasn't good advice as a whole so as to try to control the situation wherein Isaac would be catered to by his father, rather than do service unto his elderly father in the journey they were about to take to Shem's house. This sadly indicates how Sarah, being in her emotions with fears and not holding the law in high regard to have her desire unto her husband and his wellbeing firstly, was not operating in the same reverence and concern for her husband in a meek and quiet spirit like she had done in the matter of Egypt by evidence of how her concern was in regard Isaac, whose soul she was bound unto in affection beyond the limit necessary to maintain her moderation in the fear of Alahayim for her by evidence of it being a cause of her surrendering her virtue and hearkening to the devil due to it.

Sarah's Trial: In her trial with the devil to come, she hearkened (which indicates giving heed to something as true or accurate to react emotionally to it) to the alarming words of the Devil that her son was dead and Abraham had no compassion upon him because the devil had been working on her from before Isaac left with fearful thoughts of never seeing him again and not trusting her husband's endeavor and decisions by the indications formerly spoken of which showed she didn't wholeheartedly trust her husband in the matter as she didn't desire Isaac to leave and her concern was focused on Isaac over her husband's wellbeing. This, in part, is why Peter is admonishing the women “not be afraid with any amazement," but to focus on their meekness and quietness of spirit with reverence for their head of household, trusting in Alahaim, so that they don't surrender their virtue of upholding that law for them in their minds, hearts, and works.

1 Peter 3:4, 2, 5-6

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of Alahayim of great price. 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in Alahayim, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: 6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.

Jus be sure your reverence is from the heart by evidence of your works, not merely in word to call him lor, but not reverencing him to go in the way he would have you so long as he isn't leading you to transgress the law and the fruits of the spirit, assuring your heart is upright in love before Alahayim;

1 John 3:18-19

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

If Sarah had remained sound minded and temperate, not being afraid with fearful thoughts, maintaining that meekness and quiet spirit like she had done in the matter of Egypt, only fearing to transgress the word of her husband lest any harm come to him or Isaac, as Isaac was in his trial (being the first time he would be leaving the house to be apart from his parents), she could have patiently waited for Abraham to return home and spoken to him about the words of the stranger rather than hearkening to the words of a another man other than her husband to take his words to heart; but instead, patiently waiting to ask him about the stranger's words that she may have heard, remembering it is not what Abraham said he was doing nor the sound of his character, even as Isaac turned unto his father when a stranger came with words contrary to Abraham's and who he knew his father to be. She is a testimony for women in the faith not be afraid with fearful thoughts by staying temperate in their emotions and of a sound mind in moderation at all times, focusing on the truth of things with facts (experiences) to substantiate them to avoid projections, maintaining that meek and quiet spirit in faith, trusting their head of household as she did in the matter of Egypt and not receiving an evil report regarding them without having a conversation with them to understand the whole matter, [Pro 18:13; Sir 11:7-8] lest they give place to the grievous projections of Wickedness in haughtiness of heart to get into a passion about it, [Wis 17:11-12; Test of Judah 12:2] believing the slander (evil speaking) so as to go forward operating as if it were true, which will bring about bad fruit. Let's examine Sarah's experience for our edification;

Jasher 23:76.

And Satan went to Sarah, and he appeared to her in the figure of an old man very humble and meek, and Abraham was yet engaged in the burnt offering before Ahayah.

(Just for reiteration, we are not to be respecter of persons, so don’t let the countenance of a person nor their appearance of character deceive us, but take heed to the words that they speak and their works, whether they are in the light of the law, encouraging us unto obedience, faith and fulfilling the will of Alahayim, or works of the Devil, inspiring us to surrender our virtue to uphold the law, doubt Alahayim, ourselves or our head of household to go after our own lusts. Questions for reasoning may be: Is it against the law? Is it according to the fruits of the Spirit? is it the Lord's will? Is it contrary to what my lord told me? Would my lord be in agreement? Is my lord in agreement? Have I gotten counsel from my lord about this? Sisters have to be vigilant)

Jasher 23:77.

And he said unto her: Dost thou not know all the work that Abraham has made with thine only son this day? For he took Isaac and built an altar and killed him, and brought him up as a sacrifice upon the altar, and Isaac cried and wept before his father, but he looked not at him, neither did he have compassion over him.

(Abraham told Sarah he was taking Isaac to Shem, so if she had been temperate and of a sound mind, she could have not responded and waited to speak with her lord as Isaac did. Unfortunately the seeds of doubt and fears were already planted in Sarah, as she was already entertaining the notion of Abraham having a lack of compassion for Issac as to why she gave so many orders for Abraham regarding Issac; as she even placed Issac's word above him saying unto him, "neither force him from whatever he may desire, but do unto him as he may say to thee," showing her concerns that he may not have Isaac's best interest at heart.)

Jasher 23:78.

And Satan repeated these words, and he went away from her, and Sarah heard all the words of Satan, and she imagined him to be an old man from amongst the sons of men who had been with her son, and had come and told her these things.

(Now we know when it’s the Devil talking to us, whether in our mind or in our face through someone. He repeats things, endeavoring to get us to hearken to his words by evidence of an emotional reaction, giving place to Wrath to get into a passion about what was heard. Sadly, Sarah listened to him being in her emotions blinded by her prior fears which kept her from seeing the spirit working in that old man by evidence of his contrary words to her husband's character and what he said he was going to do. On the other hand, Isaac, though he didn't know it was Satan himself, patiently asked his father about the deceitful words said to him, not emotionally reacting to them, but just relaying what was said sincerely, only believing his father’s words, who in turn gave him understanding of who it was, what he was endeavoring to do, and how address the matter by turning a deaf ear to the devil's words, his perspective, nor responding to him as an example of abiding in your covering. You get to see the simple dichotomy of love (thinking no evil) and trust in your head of household to avoid idolatry in Isaac's response because he trusted his father and believed he had his best interest at heart. On the other hand, we see hatred (welcoming evil speaking) and distrust in your head of household so as to welcome the evil speaking of idols to emotionally react to them in Wrath, whether to disgust or delight, in Sarah's shortcoming here wherein she welcomed the evil speaking regarding her husband and believed a false report regarding his actions with her son because she didn't trust Abraham since the matter with Hagar that she blamed on him, nor did she believe he had Isaac's best interest at heart by evidence of her many instructions unto him regarding Isaac as we afore mentioned; all of which gave place to the devil to sway her thoughts and emotions. This is to help understand, idolatry, which is hearkening to idols to be swayed by them in our thoughts and emotions to operate in their spirits, is a product of a lack of trust and contentment with the will of Alahayim (the head of household), believing He has our best interest at heart, which gives place to the devil. One can confirm this to be true by the fact that when Sarah trusted Alahayim and her husband's perspective and advice, being content to follow through with it in the matter of Egypt, the devil had no place to sway her and she was helped by Alahayim's angel. Yet in this matter with Isaac, her lack of trust in Alahayim and contentment with her husband's perspective and advice for Isaac's wellbeing, gave place for the devil to sway her, while Abraham and Isaac weren't swayed by the devil because of their trust and contentment with the will of Alahayim, wherein they were helped by the Lord from heaven to deliver Isaac from the sword. This edification is to help us cleave to our Alahayim and head of household without fear in contentment and trust that they have our best interest at heart as Sarah did in the matter of Egypt. Let's continue seeing what befell Sarah in her trial with the Devil;

Jasher 23:78-79

The woman being the weaker vessel, just as the serpent was able to beguile Eve in her innocent heart, being unaware of who he was allowing to speak through him with words against Alahayim as if they were true to get a emotional reaction out of her, Sarah was beguiled here to think this was just a man who was with her son coming to tell her something true that she ought to take to heart. This is to help women understand their vulnerability to hearken to idols by being emotionally reactive is something not to take lightly by standing against them in moderation, cleaving to the Lord's command to submit to their head of household in a meek and quiet spirit with reverence in every thing. The Lord provided help by instructing them to submit to their head of household in their desire towards him, to please him, and aid in his wellbeing, so as to be more encouraged to do so, knowing the reality of how subtle the devil can be in his endeavor to cause harm to mankind. One can confirm the Lord's instructions to be the remedy for avoiding idolatry by the fact that Eve would have aided Adam and saved herself if she would have had his wellbeing in mind and turned to him in her time of need rather than opening herself unto the serpent and willing to cause her husband harm knowingly. In continuation, seeing that Sarah unfortunately hearkened to the devil, which brings about a unhealthy emotional reaction whenever one does so as opposed to the angel of righteousness who teaches to remain gentle and tranquil, Let's see how things play out;

79. And Sarah lifted up her voice and wept and cried out bitterly on account of her son; and she threw herself upon the ground and she cast dust upon her head, and she said, O my son, Isaac my son, O that I had this day died instead of thee. And she continued to weep and said, it grieves me for thee, O my son, my son Isaac, O that I had died this day in thy stead.

She hearkened and believed the stranger without consulting with her husband or having any validation of that info to be true. Unfortunately she is deep in her emotions over a matter that has no actual evidence to validate it. For her, the only sense of validity to what the devil said is from of her fears wherein she already thought it probable to happen from beforehand. It was expedient for Sarah to have not been fearful beforehand seeing how it set her up for what she is experiencing now. Yet and still, it would have been expedient to have been temperate without fear at the news, remembering that this was not what Abraham had said he was going to do, nor his character spoken of, while waiting patiently to ask him when he returned, abiding in the tent as he had commanded.

Jasher 23:80-86

And she still continued to weep, and said, it grieves me for thee after that I have reared thee and have brought thee up; now my joy is turned into mourning over thee, I that had a longing for thee, and cried and prayed to Alahayim till I bare thee at ninety years old; and now hast thou served this day for the knife and the fire, to be made an offering. 81. But I console myself with thee my son, in it being the word of the Lord, for thou didst perform the command of thy Alayahim: For who can transgress the word of our Alahayim, in whose hands is the soul of every living creature? 82. Thou art just O Lord our Alahayim, for all thy works are good and righteous; for I also am rejoiced with thy word which thou didst command, and whilst mine eye weepeth bitterly my heart rejoiceth.

Thankfully, she didn't turn away from Alahayim in her heart to speak against His will if it had been that Isaac would have been physically offered, yet her fears of being apart from her son is still an hinderance to her by the emotional effect it's having upon her by evidence of what she will do after this. Along with not turning away from Alahayim so as not to speak against His will, it would have just been profitable not to believe the lie of a stranger's emotionally provoking words instead of her husband's so as to get into her passions. In reality, Sarah is struggling emotionally as she is torn between not wanting to be apart from Isaac, yet contenting herself with the will of Alahayim having been done;

83 And Sarah laid her head upon the bosom of one of her handmaids, and she became as still as a stone. 84. She afterward rose up and went about making inquiries till she came to Hebron, and she inquired of all those whom she met walking in the road, and no one could tell her what had happened to her son.

This is the evidence that she was torn with the situation because she spake of the will of Alahayim being right, yet she still was in her emotions about being apart from her son by her actions to leave the tent which her husband didn't advise her to do, in search of Isaac rather than remaining at home until Abraham returned, obeying his voice. Now in her emotions, she has left the tent contrary to the command of Abraham and Isaac who bid her return to the tent before they left, having no regard for her husband's command.

85. And she came with her maid servants and men servants to KireathArba, which is Hebron, and she asked concerning her son, and she remained there whilst she sent some of her servants to seek where Abraham had gone with Isaac; they went to seek him in the house of Shem and Eber, and they could not find him, and they sought throughout the land and he was not there.

Take note that Sarah's actions are indicating she isn't content with being apart from her son still by evidence of leaving to find him as he is her focus. Her actions helps indicate the struggle she was having within pulling her two ways, because if she was singly content with the will of Alahayim in her heart, she would have remained home, rejoicing at the will of Alahayim being done, waiting to speak with her husband when he returned.

86. And behold, Satan came to Sarah in the shape of an old man, and he came and stood before her, and he said unto her, I spoke falsely unto thee, for Abraham did not kill his son and he is not dead. And when she heard the word, her joy was so exceedingly violent on account of her son that her soul went out through joy. She died and was gathered to her people.

She thankfully came out of the sorrow and fears, having joy at the deliverance of her son, yet she was overjoyed and that lack of moderation in joy led to her soul going out and dying. In the end of the matter, she was content in her heart with the will of Alahayim if it had been that Isaac died, and joyful that he was delivered, yet her emotional instability to be grieved in sorrow and fears, then overjoyed beyond a healthy measure did lead to her death, leaving a testimony of the importance of emotional regulation in moderation because unstable emotions can lead to our death as that's where the devil can operate. One has to be grounded in faith, having soundness of mind, and temperance not being afraid of anything, save Alahayim to observe His law, seeing that the Devil will use any lack of moderation against us to lead us astray. When weighed in the balance, Sarah died in righteousness as she was content with the will of Alahayim in her heart and joyful that her son was delivered. Though she did have her struggle here that we just discussed in this matter with Isaac, this testimony wasn't for her condemnation, but for our admonitions to know what we ought to do and not to do for our salvation in these times to come.

1 Corinthians 10:11

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All scripture is given by inspiration of Alahayim, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of Alahayim may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

This confirms that getting understanding of Sarah's shortcomings were for our admonitions and is profitable for reproof and instructions on what not to do, so as to work righteousness in good works. Her shortcomings were putting her desires for another above her desire for her husband to please and protect his wellbeing firstly as the law commands, her fears that gave place to projections and struggling with emotional regulation, hearkening to the devil to react emotionally to his words because of her fears and desires, and not maintaining her meekness and quietness of spirit in reverence for her husband trusting him and Alahayim due to the lack of trust in her husband in that experience with Isaac as opposed to how she did in the matter of Egypt; all of which gave place to the devil as opposed to the angelic help she received in the matter of Egypt. For such reasons, she is the mother of the daughters of Abraham who walk in her ways of meekness, quietness of spirit, reverence and trust for their head of household and Alahayim as she did in the matter of Egypt, so as not to make the same mistake she made in immoderation of emotions, hearkening to the devil through fears of amazement that may come through projections and/or the enticing words from the devil by what ever medium he may use to do so, whether by other people or his spirits in one's mind.
In closing, these were the events Peter was referring to that the women may be admonished to walk in all the righteousness of Sarah as she did in the matter of Egypt, while avoiding being given into any emotions of being frightened by any unhealthy fear as she did in the matter of Isaac, but rather letting their moderation be known before all men as the Lord is at hand, humbling themselves under the mighty hand of Alahayim to walk in His fruits and law at all times cleaving to their head of household with a desire for him, to please him, and aid in his wellbeing. This would have saved Eve and Sarah from falling if they would have kept temperance and patiently waited to talk with their head of household to get his advice to go after his mind about the matters presented to them by strangers who weren't their lords respectively before entertaining the strange words and getting into their passions which led to their falls.

A Daughter of Sarah the Righteous

A Woman not "afraid with amazement"

An example of a woman not afraid with any amazement, who learned from Sarah and Eve's experiences, taking them for growth and guidance in the faith so as to reason and maintain moderation in emotions for the sake of not deviating from what is upright in the sight of Alahayim, can be seen in the Hebrew woman who took courage in her trails, reverencing her father, husband, and Alahayim for an example unto the daughters of Sarah of all nations in the Church:

4Macc 18:4-11

Now these are the words that the mother of the seven sons, the righteous woman, spake to her children: 'I was a pure maiden, and I strayed not from my father's house, and I kept guard over the rib that was builded into Eve.

She reverenced her father and in honor of him, kept herself pure, lest his name be dishonored.

5. No seducer of the desert, no deceiver in the field, corrupted me;

She kept herself pure in body so as not to be defiled in fornication with any person, reverencing her father

nor did the false, beguiling Serpent sully the purity of my maidenhood;

She kept herself pure from idols, not letting them defile the purity of her heart in her youth when she was of marriageable age.

6. I lived with my husband all the days of my youth;

When married, she referenced her husband, having her desire unto him and his rule over her to please him by evidence of abiding with him all the days of their marriage.

but when these my sons were grown up, their father died. Happy was he; for he lived a life blessed with children, and he never knew the pain of their loss.

He was happy, so that indicates she was a virtuous woman doing him good all his days, [Pro 31:11-12] delighting him by her grace; [Sir 26:13]. She goes on to encourage her sons by reminding them of her husbands teaching unto them in reverence of him;

7. Who, while he was yet with us, taught you the Law and the prophets.

This shows her reverence for him in reminding the sons of his teaching unto them, not usurping authority over him, though he is no longer with them

8. He read to us of Abel who was slain by Cain, and of Isaac who was offered as a burnt offering, and of Joseph in the prison.

Notice, she said “us,” indicating she was after his mind to go in the way he would have her, learning from him as well as the children which shows everyone was subject to him as the head of household;

9. And he spake to us of Phineas, the zealous priest, and he taught you the song of Ananias, Azarias, and Mishael in the fire. 10. And he glorified also Daniel in the den of lions, and blessed him; and he called to your minds the saying of Isaiah, "Yea even though thou pass through the fire, the flame shall not hurt thee." 11. He sang to us the words of David the psalmist, "Many are the afflictions of the just.”

You can also see how she trusted her husband, keeping his words and teachings in remembrance for herself and inspiring her children unto obeying his voice in reverence for Alahayim though he was no longer with them. As for herself, she put Alahayim first, believing in the resurrection as Abraham did for Isaac, not surrendering her virtue to put her affection for her children above belief in Alahayim to uphold His law, which kept her in the trial of her emotions to be courageous like Abraham, her forefather, though she was a woman, indicating women can be strong in faith like men too over their affections and emotions;

4Macc 15:20-24

20. But Inspired Reason lent her heart a man's strength under her passion of suffering, and exalted her to make no account of the present yearnings of mother-love. 21. And although she saw the destruction of her seven children and the many and varied forms of their torments, the noble mother willingly surrendered them through faith in Alahayim. 22. For she beheld in her own mind, even as it had been cunning advocates in a council chamber, nature, and parenthood, and mother-love, and her children on the rack, and it was as if she, the mother, having the choice between two votes in the case of her children, one for their death and one to save them alive, thereupon regarded not the saving of her seven sons for a little time, but, as a true daughter of Abraham, called to mind his Alahayim-fearing courage. 22. O mother of the race, vindicator of our Law, defender of our religion, and winner of the prize in the struggle within thyself! 23. O woman, nobler to resist than men, and braver than warriors to endure! 24. For as the Ark of Noah, with the whole living world for her burden in the world whelming Deluge, did withstand the mighty surges, so thou, the keeper of the Law, beaten upon every side by the surging waves of the passions, and strained as with strong blasts by the tortures of thy sons, didst nobly weather the storms that assailed thee for religion's sake.

Confirming a woman can have faith in courage over her emotions just like faithful Abraham. Her reverence for Alahayim for religion's sake in all aspects can be seen in how she viewed her children as Alahayim's creation to whom they owe due reverence even unto death, not just focusing on herself in regards to them as Sarah fell to when she was just concerned of her possibly not seeing Isaac again rather than believing Alahayim would keep him so that she would see him again no matter what happened as this Hebrew woman set in her heart regarding her children;

2 Maccabees 7:20-23

But the mother was marvellous above all, and worthy of honourable memory: for when she saw her seven sons slain within the space of one day, she bare it with a good courage, because of the hope that she had in the Lord. 21 Yea, she exhorted every one of them in her own language, filled with courageous spirits; and stirring up her womanish thoughts with a manly stomach, she said unto them, 22 I cannot tell how ye came into my womb: for I neither gave you breath nor life, neither was it I that formed the members of every one of you; 23 But doubtless the Creator of the world, who formed the generation of man, and found out the beginning of all things, will also of his own mercy give you breath and life again, as ye now regard not your own selves for his laws' sake.

She didn’t look at her children as someone she made herself per se like they were her possession, giving reverence to Alahayim to whom they belonged as he was their maker, raising them up to serve Him, not her or her own desire per se. This shows her love towards them wasn't just emotional, but true in that she raised them up to observe the rule of love outlined in the law for Alahayim's sake in love and adoration of him, not merely to have a love and adoration for her as their mother. These next verses go into the validity of a mother having a deeper experience and emotional connection with her children than a man, having born them, yet for religion's sake, that affection is still not above the love of Alahayim as that love is actually a driving force to rear them up to serve Alahayim who made them in her womb and gave them into her care to guide them unto Him;

4Macc 15:1-8

REASON of the sons, master over the passions! O religion, that wast dearer to the mother than her children! 2. The mother, having two choices before her, religion and the present saving alive of her seven sons according to the tyrant's promise, 3. loved rather religion, which saveth unto eternal life according to Alahayim. 4. O how may I express the passionate love of parents for children? We stamp a marvelous likeness of our soul and of our shape on the tender nature of the child, and most of all through the mother's sympathy with her children being deeper than the father's. 5. For women are softer of soul than men, and the more children they bear the more do they abound in love for them.

Confirming its a different connection for women than men with children, as the women's love is more abounding, yet both love their children. The insight of the Hebrew woman's experience is to show that the true abounding of love for a child is shown in leading them unto obedience to Alahayim and His law as living sacrifices, denying their lives unto death as Isaac was willing to do and Christ fulfilled in his place;

6. But, of all mothers, she of the seven sons abounded in love beyond the rest, seeing that, having in seven child-bearings felt maternal tenderness for the fruit of her womb, and having been constrained because of the many pangs in which she bore each to a close affection, she nevertheless through the fear of Alahayim rejected the present safety of her children.7. Ay, and more than that, through the moral beauty and goodness of her sons and their obedience to the Law, her maternal love for them was made stronger. 8. For they were just, and temperate, and brave and great-souled, and lovers of each other and of their mother in such manner that they obeyed her in the keeping of the Law even unto death.

It shows she raised them to serve Alahayim, not her or her own needs per se by evidence of the fruit her rearing up of them brought forth. In these next verses, we get to see the power of reason and trust in Alahayim over the passions and fears as this Hebrew woman actually watched her children die without being moved from moderation, unwilling to surrender her virtue through upholding the law for the sake of motherly-love;

9. But nevertheless, though she had so many temptations to yield to her maternal instincts, in no single instance did the dreadful variety of tortures have power to alter her Reason; but the mother urged each son separately, and all together, to die for their religion. 10. O holy nature, and parental love, and yearning of parents for offspring, and wages of nursing, and unconquerable affection of mothers! 11. The mother, seeing them one by one racked and burned, remained unshaken in soul for religion's sake. 12. She saw the flesh of her sons being consumed in the fire, and the extremities of their hands and feet scattered on the ground, and the flesh-covering, torn off from their heads right to their cheeks, strewn about like masks. 13. O mother, who now knew sharper pangs than the pangs of labour! 14. O woman, alone among women, the fruit of whose womb was perfect religion! 15. Thy firstborn, giving up the ghost, did not alter thy resolution, nor thy second, looking with eyes of pity on thee under his tortures, nor thy third, breathing out his spirit. 16. Neither didst thou weep when thou beheldest the eyes of each amid the torments looking boldly on the same anguish, and sawest in their quivering nostrils the signs of approaching death. 17. When thou sawest the flesh of one son being severed after the flesh of another, and hand after hand being cut off, and head after head being flayed, and corpse cast upon corpse, and the place crowded with spectators on account of the tortures of thy children, thou sheddest not a tear. 18. Not the melodies of the sirens nor the songs of swans with sweet sound do so charm the hearer's ears, as sounded the voices of the sons, speaking to the mother from amid the torments. 19. How many and how great were the tortures with which the mother was tormented while her sons were being tortured with torments of rack and fire!

It was her religious reasoning and temperance to maintain her moderation, not giving into fears (covetousness) and grievous imaginations that Wickedness may send so as to get her emotional or unable to regulate her emotions in the idols' endeavor to cause her fall;

Acts of Thomas 27

And greed (covetousness) puts the soul into fear and shame..

Wisdom of Solomon 17:11-12

For wickedness, condemned by her own witness, is very timorous, and being pressed with conscience, always forecasteth grievous things. 12 For fear is nothing else but a betraying of the succours which reason offereth.

4Macc 16:1-4

1. THUS then, if one both a woman and advanced in years, and the mother of seven sons, endured the sight of her children being tortured to death, the Inspired Reason must confessedly be supreme ruler over the passions. 2. I have proved, accordingly, that not only have men triumphed over their sufferings, but that a woman also has despised the most dreadful tortures. 3. And not so fierce were the lions around Daniel, not so hot was the burning fiery furnace of Mishael, as burned in her the instinct of motherhood at the sight of her seven sons being tortured. 4. But by her religion-guided Reason the mother quenched her passions, many and strong as they were.

Religious reasoning and teperance is able to overcome the passions if one is strong in spirit or purpose to endure the trial in courage.

Testament of Naphtali 2:6

As a man’s strength, so also is his work; and as his mind, so also is his skill; and as his purpose, so also is his achievement

For such reasons, fervency of spirit, patience and prayer in trials is necessary to help one's religious reasoning to maintain the temperance need to overcome the passions that cause us to fall, not being vexed when temptations arise because one actually wants to go through the necessary process to change rather than giving into any spirit of pride that would cause one to feel upholding the law is grievous so as to be slothful in the business of keeping the commandments;

Romans 12:11-12

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

If one's spirit is weak due to one's personal contrary desires, fears, or feelings opposing the will of Alahayim, it will be a struggle to resist passions in trials;

4Macc 16:5-12

5. For there is this also to consider, that had the woman been weak of spirit, despite her motherhood, she might have wept over them, and perchance spoken thus: 'Ah, thrice wretched me, and more than thrice wretched! Seven children have I borne and am left childless! 7. In vain was I seven times with child, and to no profit was my ten months' burden seven times borne, and fruitless have been my nursings, and sorrowful my sucklings. 8. In vain for you, O my sons, did I endure the many pangs of labour, and the more difficult cares of your upbringing. 9. Alas, for my sons, that some were yet unwed, and those that were wedded had begotten no children; I shall never see children of yours, nor shall I be called by the name of grandparent. 10. Ah me, that had many beautiful children, and am a widow and desolate in my woe! 11. Neither will there be any son to bury me when I am dead!' 12. But the holy and Alahayim-fearing mother wailed not with this lamentation over any one of them, neither besought she any to escape death, nor lamented over them as dying men; but, as though she had a soul of adamant and were bringing forth the number of her sons, for a second time, into immortal life, she besought rather and entreated of them that they should die for religion's sake.

This woman’s testimony of enduring in faith without being afraid of any amazement is a witness and encouragement for sisters to know through religious reasoning, they can stand strong in the faith with moderation of their emotions, enduring and overcoming the trials of passions (emotions) unto salvation by cleaving to the words of their head of household, trusting Alahayim, unwilling to surrender their virtue in any wise for the sake of any affection to put it above their religious reasoning according to the law and affection for Alahayim:

4Ma 2:14-15, 17, 20-21

14. And the rule of Reason is likewise proved to extend through the more aggressive passions or vices, ambition, vanity, ostentation, pride, and backbiting. 15. For the temperate mind repels all these debased passions, even as it does anger, for it conquers even this. 17. For the temperate mind is able, as I said, to win the victory over the passions, modifying some, while crushing others absolutely.. 20. For in the day when Alahayim created man, he implanted in him his passions and inclinations, and also, at the very same time, set the mind on a throne amidst the senses to be his sacred guide in all things; 21. and to the mind he gave the Law, by the which if a man order himself, he shall reign over a kingdom that is temperate, and just, and virtuous, and brave.

4Ma 3:15.

For the temperate mind is able to conquer the dictates of the passions, and to quench the fires of desire, and to wrestle victoriously with the pangs of our bodies though they be exceeding strong, and by the moral beauty and goodness of Reason to defy with scorn all the domination of the passions.

4Ma 1:3

That is to say, if Reason is proved to control the passions adverse to temperance, gluttony and lust, 4. it is also clearly shown to be master over the passions, like malevolence, opposed to justice, and over those opposed to manliness, namely rage and pain and fear. 5. But, some may ask, if the Reason is master of the passions, why does it not control forgetfulness and ignorance? Their object being to cast ridicule. 6. The answer is that Reason is not master over defects inhering in the mind itself, but over the passions or moral defects that are adverse to justice and manliness and temperance and judgement; and its action in their case is not to extirpate the passions, but to enable us to resist them successfully.

As we practice reasoning in temperance, its preparation to be led by the Holy Spirit, who teaches the works that Reason helps us abide in or attain unto;

Wisdom of Solomon 8:1, 7

Wisdom reacheth from one end to another mightily: and sweetly doth she order all things. 7 And if a man love righteousness her labours are virtues: for she teacheth temperance and prudence, justice and fortitude: which are such things, as men can have nothing more profitable in their life.

We hope these testimonies help for understanding, awareness, belief, and encouragement to do the work to make your calling sure in Alahayim. Be of good courage sisters and may the Lord Yache prosper his daughters in good works.