My Approach to
Witness
My approach to witness is quite
basic. I do not seek to draw disciples
unto myself, nor do I seek to make proselytes to my own personal faith. It is my desire, to teach the Word of G_d to
anyone who will listen. I would rather affect
the lives of people in such a way that their own faith or denominational
preference will be greatly enhanced by a richer understanding of their own
Hebraic roots. In other words, it is my
desire to supply to you, the scriptural tools necessary whereby you can begin
to learn to properly divide/interpret the Word G_d for yourself. I make no issues of political affiliations,
fraternal affiliations, socio-economic status, ethnic persuasion, personal
backgrounds, or religious affiliation. I
do not believe in placing restraints on those who genuinely desire to hear the
Word of G_d by enforcing with condescending attitudes, sensational viewpoints
which is both self-serving and anti-scriptural.
The Inquisition, Persecution, and Ostracization of any person or
persons, as a result of the above mentioned issues, will not be tolerated or
institutionalized within the framework of any Assembly of which I personally,
may lend affiliation.
My approach to witness is based
upon two aspects of my faith:
1. Teaching
& Observing the Torah/Commandments of G_d
2. Keeping
the testimony of Yeshua of Nazareth, Mashiach of Israel
Compliance with the Torah, as
taught by the Master himself, will serve to bring us into a greater
understanding of the kingdom to come, when from Zion will go forth the Torah
and the word of Elohim from Jerusalem.
Thus, the Torah should be studied apart from the man-made traditions
which often obscure it’s simple and ageless message of faith and hope. Men often blames religion for the sad state
of the world today. I contend that we
are in this poignant state not because we have followed G_d, but rather because
we have not.
My approach to witness has more
to do with Restoration than administration, more to do with encouragement and
edification than suspicion and envy, more to do with making available the Word
of G_d to every person, both through the ordination of those who are genuinely
called and have received proper study, as well as those which have a genuine
desire to learn. I am about Restoring
fallen man back to the Creator, I am about Restoring the Word of G_d back into
the hearts, the minds, and the souls of his people, and I am about the
Restoration of families which one day will give witness and welcome to the
return of the Mashiach of Israel.
Toda Raba! Thank You,
In Messiah Yeshua,
MRav Ya’akov Ben Mika’el (Kris
Carmichael)