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Are you one of His sheep?

Are you one of His sheep that has gone astray?

Shadows of Messiah

Righteous people tend to His sheep

Gen.4[ 2] And she again bare his brother Abel הֶבֶל ( Hebel ) And Abel was a keeper of sheep צֹאן

Matt.23 [35] That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel מִדַּם הֶבֶל הַצַּדִּיק

unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

1Sam.16[ 11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep . And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.

[19] Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David דָּוִד thy son, which is with the sheep .

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sheep צֹ אן and goats צִזִּים

Matt.25[ 32] And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: [33 ] And he shall set the sheep on his right hand , but the goats on the left.

Matt.7[ 15] Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Matt.9[ 36] But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Matt.10[ 5] These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not :[6] But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel .

[16] Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Matt.15[ 22] And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.[23 ] But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.[ 24] But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Matt.18[ 12] How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? [ 13] And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep , than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.[ 14] Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Matt.26[ 31] Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Mark.6[ 34] And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.

Mark.14[ 27] And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

Luke.15[ 4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? [5 ] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.[ 6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.[6 ] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.[7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth , more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

John.10

[1] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
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2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep .
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3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
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4] And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
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5] And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
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6] This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
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7] Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep . אָנֹכִי שַׁעַר הַצֹּאן

[8 ] All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
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9] I am the door: אָנֹכִי שַׁעַר by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
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10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
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11] I am the good shepherd : אֲנִי הוּא הָרֹעֶה הַטּוֹב the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
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12] But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
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13] The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
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14] I am the good shepherd , and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
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15] As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
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16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
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17] Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
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18] No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
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19] There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.
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20] And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?
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21] Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
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22] And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
[23] And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
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24] Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
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25] Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
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26] But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
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27] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
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28] And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
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29] My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
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30] I and my Father are one.

רְעֵה אֶת צֹאנִי Feed my sheep

John.21[ 16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. [15 ] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.[ 17] He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Acts.8[ 32] The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Rom.8[ 36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

Heb.13[ 20] Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

1Pet.2 [25] For ye were as sheep going astray ; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

 

1Pet.5[1 ] The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
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2] Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
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3] Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
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4] And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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5] Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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7] Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Eph.4[ 11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;[ 12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

1Cor.12[ 27] Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.[28 ] And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers , after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

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Num.27[ 17] Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

1Kgs.22[ 17] And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.

2Chr.18[ 16] Then he said , I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.

Jer.50[ 6] My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray , they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.

Ezek.34[ 12] As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

Zech.13[ 7] Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.

Jer.16[ 19] O LORD, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.

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We are commanded to forgive our brother and sisters.

Gal.5 [15] But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

Luke.17[1 ] Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come![ 2] It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.[3 ] Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.[4] And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Matt.18[ 21] Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? [22] Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Matt.18[ 23] Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
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24] And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
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25] But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
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26] The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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27] Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
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28] But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
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29] And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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30] And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
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31] So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
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32] Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
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33] Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
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34] And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
[35] So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

"one mind"

Amos.3 [3] Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

1Cor.2[ 16] For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ .

1Cor.1[ 10] Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you ; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Rom.12[ 16] Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Phil.4[ 2] I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

1Pet.4[ 1] 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;

Rom.15[ 6] That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2Cor.13[ 11] Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Phil.1[ 27] Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

Phil.2[ 2] Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind .

1Pet.3[ 8] Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:[9] Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Luke.11[ 34] The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single , thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.[35 ] Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.[ 36] If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

 

Beware of divisions

Rom.16[ 17] Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

1Cor.1[ 10] Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1Cor.3[ 3] For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

1Cor.11[ 18] For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be division s among you; and I partly believe it.

 

It is not Lashon Hara - Evil Tongue to name people who are evil and pervert the Word of God.

Rom.16 [ 17] Now I beseech you, brethren , mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

2Thes.3[ 14] And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him , that he may be ashamed.

1Tim.5[ 20] Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

 

A few examples to show it is scriptural to name evil people.

Rom.9 [ 13] As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

Num.16[ 1] Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram , the sons of Eliab, and On , the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben,

1Tim.1[ 19] Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:[20] Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

3John.1[ 9] I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.[10 ] Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

2Tim.4[ 10] For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world , and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

[14] Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil : the Lord reward him according to his works: [15] Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words

Acts.8[9 ] But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
[10] To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
[11] And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
[12] But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
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13] Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
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14] Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
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15] Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
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16] (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
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17] Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
[18] And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
[19] Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
[20] But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
[21] Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
[22] Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
[23] For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
[24] Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

This is Lashon Hara - Evil Tongue

TaleBearing רָכִיל

Lev.19 [ 16] Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people : neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

Prov.11[ 13] A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Prov.18[ 8] The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Prov.20[ 19] He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Prov.26[ 20] Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

[22] The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

H7400 רָכִיל rakiyl - raw-keel

From H7402; a scandal monger (as travelling about): - slander, carry tales, talebearer.

BDB Definition:

1) slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer

Part of Speech: noun masculine

A Related Word by BDB/Strong?s Number: from H7402 a scandal-monger (as travelling about)

Jas.3[ 8] But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison .

1Pet.3[ 10] For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil , and his lips that they speak no guile:

Pss.15[ 3] He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

Pss.34[ 13] Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Pss.50[ 19] Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit .

Prov.6[ 24] To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

Jer.9[ 3] And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies : but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.

Always seek counsel, don't separate yourselves

Prov.11[14] Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

Prov.15[22] Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.

Prov.24[6] For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.

Prov.1[5] A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Prov.12[15] The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Prov.19[20] Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. [21] There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Prov.27[9] Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

Heb.10[24] And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:[25] Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

 

How to handle Elders

Jas.5[14] Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

1Tim.5 [1] Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

[17] Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.[18] For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.[19] Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

Heb.13 [17] Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Rom.13 [1] Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
[2] Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
[3] For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
[4] For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
[5] Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

 

in the near future :-)

Lev.19 [32] Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.

Shalom in Messiah

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