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Yahweh Worshipers
Lesson 3
Divine Iconoclasm, the Ministry of Yahweh Worshipers
by Lawrence DeMetrius
ICONOCLASM by definition is exchanging one form of worship for another. Thus, divine ICONOCLASM is exchanging worship to Lucifer for worship to Yahweh. One who is called of Yahweh to proclaim the divine gospel is a divine ICONOCLAST, which is a person who…
1. attacks cherished belief systems and traditional institutions as being based on error or superstition
2. breaks or destroys images, especially those that are set up for religious reverence
• image is a…
o physical likeness or representation of a person, animal or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible
o mental representation, such as an idea or conception
o form such as an appearance or semblance
o counterpart, copy, symbol or an emblem
o type or embodiment
o description of something in speech or writing
o idol or representation of a deity
o an apparition, which is a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, anything that appears, especially something remarkable or startling, and a manifestation
Yahweh worshipers are personally taught by Yahweh to do this. The Lord Jesus said,
It is written in the prophets, and they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto Me.
[Jn 6:45]
The children of divine light, Yahweh worshippers, reflect HIS glory on earth. Jesus said,
Ye are the light of the world. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
[Mt 5:14a, 16]
THE LORD uses the voice of Yahweh worshippers to herald HIS word throughout all generations. To this Prophet Isaiah writes,
The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary; He wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
[Isa 50:4]
As oracles of HIS word, the focus of Yahweh worshipers therewith is to inspire and invite wayward souls back into divine worship. Prophet Daniel writes,
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
[Dan 12:3]
The Ministry of Divine Iconoclasm is first and foremost for mortals who are predestined to worship Yahweh forever and ever. In regard to this select few, Apostle Paul writes,
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.
For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover, whom He did predestinate, them He also called: and whom He called, them HE also justified: and whom He justified, them He also glorified.
[Rm 8:28-30]
Yahweh places HIS servants where they will be most effective in The Ministry of Divine Iconoclasm. Whatever office they are appointed to, they must remain confident that HE is the source of their power and effectiveness.
Apostle Paul writes,
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
[Eph 6:10]
The best of their productivity is assessed only by THE LORD, WHO expects them to yield according to the measure of faith and several abilities given them by the Holy Ghost. Per His Parable of The Talents, Jesus Christ said,
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
[Mt 25:14, 15; Eph 4:7-14]
Apostle Paul writes,
But all these <gifts of the Holy Ghost> worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will.
[I Cor 12:11]
Although Yahweh sets the Elect apart for HIS use, HE does not isolate them from unbelievers, as they are purposed to be lights thereto. Of this Apostle Paul writes,
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Holding forth the word of life; …
[Phil 2:15, 16a]
While Yahweh worshippers are never to partake in idolatry, sorcery or witchcraft, they are to remain available and well-equipped to direct souls back into divine worship. As true ministers of THE LORD, they are instructed to respect all people, regardless of their personal belief systems and practices, especially those who reverently inquire of them about the Testimony of Jesus Christ.
Apostle Paul writes,
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
[II Tim 2:24-26; Heb 2:14, 15; Gen 2:9, 17; 3:1-6]
After a season of personal growth and development, Yahweh presents HIS oracles to the audience HE wants them to serve. Yahweh worshippers are to never forget that they were once captives of Lucifer, as are many in the audience they are sent to serve. It is always in the fruit of love and meekness they are to invite lost and wayward souls back into divine worship. Jesus Christ said,
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
[Mt 7:1]
Apostle Paul writes,
But why doest thou judge thy brother? Or why doest thou set at naught thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
[Rm 14:10]
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not my own self.
For I know nothing by myself; Yet am I not hereby justified: but He that judgeth me is the Lord.
Therefore, judge nothing before the time, unto the Lord come, Who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the heart: and then shall every man have praise of God.
[I Cor 4:3-5]
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.
[Gal 6:1]
Captive souls can only be spoiled from the kingdom of darkness with effective proclamation of the Testimony of Jesus Christ, which is the true spirit or doctrine of prophecy. Says the angel of God to Apostle John while on the Isle of Patmos,
…For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
[Rev 19:10c]
Collectively, Yahweh worshippers are public enemy number one in the kingdom of darkness. The Lord Jesus said,
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
[Mt 11:12]
In His dialogue with Apostle Peter, Christ said,
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
[Mt 16:18, 19]
This is why Lucifer vehemently hates Yahweh worshippers, and tirelessly strives to destroy their effectiveness in divine iconoclasm. The Lord Jesus said,
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
[Mt 6:34]
In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
[Jn 16:33b]
Concerning the pursuit of anything more than Yahweh, the Lord Jesus said,
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon.
[Mt 6:19-21, 24]
With His Parable of The Rich Fool, Christ teaches about the fate of those who lay up temporal treasures during their mortal life time, but do nothing to secure eternal riches in God. The Lord Jesus said,
Take heed, and beware of covetousness: For a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
[Lk 12:15]
Of the Lord Jesus Apostle John writes,
In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
[St Jn 1:4, 9]
As Christ Jesus is the Chief Minister of Yahweh and only way back into the Kingdom of Light, He gives the conditions of true Christian discipleship and divine worship. He said,
If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for My sake, shall find it.
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels; and then shall He reward every man according to his works.
[Mt 16:24-27]
With such sayings, Christ exposes Lucifer's enticement with temporal riches to gain and maintain worship for himself. As exemplified in his dialogue with Christ during His wilderness experience, Lucifer does have power to cause temporal wealth and status to manifest during one’s mortal lifetime, in exchange for their worship. Apostle Matthew writes,
Again, the devil taketh Him <Christ> up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
And he saith unto Him, All these things will I give Thee, if Thou wilt fall down and worship me.
[Mt 4:8, 9]
This practice is called DAIO, which is demonically influenced distribution of temporal riches and status, in exchange for satanic worship. Per Lucifer's observation of mortal kind, over thousands of years, he is fully convicted that DAIO is the primary practice that lures and keeps mortals from engaging in divine worship. Per Lucifer's dialogue with Yahweh concerning the devotion of Job, he said,
Hast not THOU made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? THOU hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
But put forth THINE hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse THEE to THY face.
[Job 1:10, 11]
Again, concerning the quality of Job’s devotion, Lucifer suggested to Yahweh,
Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
But put forth THINE hand now, and touch his bones and his flesh, and he will curse THEE to THY face.
[Job 2:4, 5]
If Lucifer boldly attempted DAIO with Jesus Christ, surely he does so with inferior mortals, be they redeemed or not. Unfortunately, many do sell their souls to him in exchange for temporal gains.
Apostle Paul writes,
If you then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
When Christ, Who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.
[Col 3:1, 2]
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in perdition.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
[I Tim 6:6-12]
Yahweh does not have a problem with anyone possessing material wealth. However, HE does have a problem with one desiring anything more than HIM. Fearing THE LORD and obeying HIS directives is how one proves their devotion to HIM. King Solomon writes,
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep HIS commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
[Eccl 12:13]
Apostle John writes,
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.
[I Jn 2:15-17]
Apostle Paul addresses the rich in this world, who desire to secure the eternal benefits of divine worship. He writes,
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
[I Tim. 6:17-19]
Yahweh HIMSELF declared through Moses,
Thou shalt have no other gods before ME.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in the heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water underneath the earth.
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I THE LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation OF THEM THAT HATE ME:
And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love ME and keep MY commandments.
[Exo 20:3-6]
THE LORD also declared through Isaiah,
I am THE LORD: that is MY name: and MY glory will I not give to another, neither MY praise to graven images.
[Isa 42:8]
Jesus Christ also expressed His disdain for IMAGES that are fashioned in the form of man-made traditions, and taught in place of divine directives. The world was filled with such devices when He ministered on earth as THE MASTER ICONOCLAST. In His dialogue with unbelieving scribes and pharisees, He said,
Why do ye also transgress the commandments of God by your tradition?
Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.
But in vain they do worship ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
[Mt 15:3, 6b, 9]
As is God in Christ, so are Yahweh worshippers in this world. Apostle John writes,
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as He is, so are we in this world.
[I Jn 4:15-17]
Yahweh worshippers are divine ICONOCLASTS who herald the only word that can destroy satanic influence within the mortal mind. It is the only word that can renew the mortal mind to innocence and purity before THE LORD. Thus, it is the only word that can empower mortals to worship Yahweh as HE wills to be worshipped, which is in spirit and in truth. The Lord Jesus said,
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship HIM.
God is a Spirit: and they that worship HIM must worship HIM in spirit and in truth.
[St Jn 4:23, 24]
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