In today’s episode, we dive deep into a critical yet often overlooked biblical truth—the difference between wisdom that is from above and wisdom that is earthly, sensual, and even, as James 3:15 puts it, “demonic.” Drawing from James 3, Colossians 3 and the stories of Eve and Solomon, we explore how wisdom is not synonymous with knowledge or truth, but rather a posture of the heart rooted in meekness, reverence, and intimacy with the Father.

We examine how Scripture warns of a pursuit of wisdom that can actually lead us away from Yahuah when it’s rooted in pride, envy, or strife. Through careful study and personal transparency, this episode calls the body of Believers—especially within the Torah communities—to examine our conduct, our motives, and our fruit.

You’ll hear how Eve’s desire for wisdom led to disobedience, while Solomon’s humble request for discernment brought honor and favor—until compromise took root. We also uncover how meekness, born through affliction, is essential to truly understanding the Father’s ways and stewarding truth in love.

This is not just a teaching—it’s a heart cry for reconciliation, restoration, and a sobering plea to make sure that we do not forget our first love.

Lovelessness is lawlessness, and truth without the Spirit leads to fruitless knowledge. Let’s learn together how to test the fruit, walk in wisdom, and reflect the heart of our Messiah in everything we do.

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Stephanie and Amanda discussed their journey of faith and the importance of biblical love in the church, introducing a podcast series aimed at addressing a lack of love within the body of believers and promoting steps to reconciliation. They explored the relationship between following commandments and showing love, emphasizing the need for personal healing, humility, and emotional awareness in order to truly love others and glorify Yahuah. The conversation concluded with discussions about the upcoming Day of Atonement, the importance of humility in learning and teaching, and the need for repentance, love, and patience in our walk of faith.

Stephanie discussed her personal journey of discovering the importance of the commandments and her observations of a growing movement of people who are leaving institutional religion due to discrepancies between biblical teachings and church practices. She noted a simultaneous decrease in love among these individuals, prompting her to question the relationship between following commandments and showing love. Stephanie highlighted gaps in both Christianity and Judaism, emphasizing that while Christianity focuses on the Messiah but often neglects the commandments, Judaism lacks belief in the Messiah. She expressed her belief that a body of believers seeking to follow the commandments and uphold the testimony of Yahusha should also prioritize love for one another.

Amanda discussed the importance of self-love and healing in order to truly love others and glorify Yahuah the way that Scripture instructs us to. She explained how wounds and trauma can be used by the enemy to hinder our growth and relationships if not addressed. Amanda emphasized the need to overcome pride, fear, and the desire for validation from others, encouraging people to allow themselves to be seen and loved by Yah. She concluded that healing and self-love are essential steps in becoming the kind of disciple of Messiah who can truly shine Yah's light and mature in our role in becoming a part of a royal priesthood.

We hope that this is a step to restoring, repairing and reconciliation within the body so that Yahuah, our Heavenly Father, can get all the glory and we look forward to more conversations in future podcast episodes.

Yah bless y'all!! ❤️

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“To the angel of the assembly of Ephesus write: These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:

I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.”

Revelation 2:1-5

While there are some who believe that these letters to the assemblies are written to serve a certain purpose, place and time, I believe that the condition of the body of Messiah transcends just one moment in time. Based on the fact that these warnings were given while John was “in the Spirit” on the Day of Yahuah, I believe these letters still serve a very important purpose to be checkpoints and warnings to us today. I believe these letters serve to highlight conditions within the body that we are admonished to address before Yahusha returns.

I want to share with you where the Father has had me with His Word lately. I pray that this blesses you, encourages you and exhorts you. And please know—the Father had to convict and correct me with the title of this message before I could share it with others.

Love ya’ll.

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