{"id":15180,"date":"2019-08-13T06:49:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-13T13:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoshanarabbah.org\/blog\/?p=15180"},"modified":"2019-08-13T06:50:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T13:50:04","slug":"torah-obedience-is-an-evangelism-tool-your-light-to-the-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoshanarabbah.org\/blog\/2019\/08\/13\/torah-obedience-is-an-evangelism-tool-your-light-to-the-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Torah-obedience is an evangelism tool\u2014your light to the nations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Deuteronomy 4:6,<\/strong> Keep. <\/em><\/strong>Keeping Torah (YHVH\u2019s instructions in righteousness) was the means for YHVH\u2019s chosen people to be salt and light to the surrounding nations. Torah is literally a \u201cwitnessing tool.\u201d What kind of righteous witness are you (via your Torah lifestyle) to those around you who are lost in spiritual darkness?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisdom [Heb. chokmah] and understanding [Heb. biynah]. <\/em><\/strong>What is the biblical definition of wisdom and understanding? Let\u2019s explore this subject to see what we can learn from the word of Elohim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chokmah <\/em>means \u201cintelligence, skill (in war); wisdom (in administration); shrewdness, wisdom; prudence (in religious affairs); wisdom (ethical and religious). It derives from the verb chakam<\/em> meaning \u201cto be wise, to be or become wise, act wisely; to make wise, teach wisdom, instruct; to show oneself wise, deceive, show one\u2019s wisdom.\u201d According to The TWOT, chokmah <\/em>and it\u2019s root verb represents a manner of thinking and attitude concerning life\u2019s experiences including matters of general interest and basic morality. These concerns relate to prudence in secular affairs, skills in the arts, moral sensitivity, and experience in the ways of YHVH. In the Tanakh, chokmah<\/em> is used in relationship to the whole gamut of human experiences whether it be technical artisan skills, military tactics or political and administrative leadership. It is expressed in shrewdness as opposed to foolishness or silliness. Prudence is another aspect of chokmah<\/em> as it relates to how one speaks, uses his time carefully and in the practical affairs of life. The Bible reveals that Elohim is the source of all wisdom, and wisdom is not to be found in human speculation. Elohim alone provides wisdom for man\u2019s guidance, so that he can live the best possible moral and ethical life (ibid.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biynah <\/em>means \u201cdiscernment or insight\u201d or \u201cthe ability to understand something, comprehension, the power of abstract thought, an individual\u2019s perception or judgment of a situation.\u201d According to The<\/em> TWOT<\/em>, biynah<\/em> refers to knowledge that is superior to the mere gathering of data. It is necessary to know how to use the knowledge one possesses. This is where perception or judgment comes into play. One must properly interpret the data and make wise and discerning decisions as to how to act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torah is your wisdom in the sight of the nations.<\/em><\/strong> Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n