07.26.08 - Matot Summary

Motze Shabbat was a blast! Thanks to everyone that came and participated. We had 35 people show up this time! Yee-haw!

Some points to remember from our discussion on Matot (Tribes):

1. Before we take on a vow or oath or make a commitment, we need to appreciate the full magnitude of what we are binding ourselves to. Sometimes VOW = OW.
   
2. Once we’ve made a vow or oath or made a commitment, we need to do everything possible to implement it. Sometimes, it’ better not to make a vow then to make a vow and not pay up (Ecc. 5:4-8).
   
3. In Matthew 5:33-37, Yeshua HaMashiach is describing “Carnal Believers”. Don't swear by His Name to make impressions, prove a point, coerce, etc... Your word should be good enough; don’t vow, let your yes be yes, your no be no.
   
4. The sons of Gad and the sons of Reuben put their flocks before their children (Num 32:16); they were the first to be taken into captivity—Yikes! Get your priorities straight!
   

Shavuah Tov! Have a good week!

- Pastor Michael




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