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Paul and Balaam-Twin Birds from Different Mothers by Ben Yahuah Why does Yahushua mention Balaam in Rev 2:14? Rev 2:14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the teachings of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols (unclean foods), and to commit fornication (Adultery).
Rev 2:15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.  Balaam taught the Israelites that it was OK to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit Fornication/Adultery... So why does Yahushua bring it up now at nearly the end of the scriptures? Balaam must represent someone in New Testament Scriptures that we need to take a second look at. Someone who is teaching it is permissible to eat unclean foods and fornication is permissible.  Anyone come to your mind? The account of Balaam in Numbers 22 does not reveal exactly what Balaam taught... But Yahushua clarifies it in Rev 2:14-15. Let's take a look at an overview of Balaam's story. Balaam was a Prophet in the Old Testament who was changed from an enemy to a friend by an angelic vision on a Road. Balaam after properly serving YHWH for a time, changed back into being an enemy. This inspired prophet is deemed an enemy of YHWH because he taught it was permissible to eat unclean foods and commit fornication. This part was revealed by Yahushua. Who else is a Prophet of YHWH who was changed from an enemy to a friend by an angelic-like vision on a road, but then later taught it was permissible to eat unclean foods and commit fornication? Couldn't be Balaam he was long dead. Why it's our favorite False Apostle.... Paul Another point to tie Balaam and Paul together that clearly demonstrates that Balaam is a foreshadow of the False Prophet Paul Balaam was on the road to Moab and was stopped by an unseen angel. Many commentators believe this Angel was Yahushua. The donkey now speaks and complains that Balaam is goading him with his staff:  "What have I done unto thee, that you have smitten me these three times? (Why do you persecute me?).  Balaam is in a sense blinded to the Angel. YHWH then opens his eyes and Balaam is able to see the Angel blocking the way. Balaam confesses he has sinned. The angel tells him he must bless Israel and proceed to Moab. When he gets there he is filled with YHWH's spirit and blesses Israel, became a true prophet and quits doing his enchantments and omens. Then something happened in Num 31:16. He counsels Israel in that they may sin in some manner that causes YHWH to send a plague upon Israel. Later as the Israelites are battling the Midianites... Balaam is killed with them. Balaam not only prophesied for money but also taught Israel to sin against YHWH. Now Let's Take A Look At Paul's Experience... It was on a road (to Damascus) There was a Divine Vision... and blinding Yahushua asks why is Paul persecuting Him. Yahushua lets Paul know how hard it is to go against the goads of YHWH. The experience turns Paul around to be a true spokesman of YHWH for a short time Finally Paul would fall like Balaam did by teaching it is permissible to eat food sacrificed to Idols(unclean foods) and fornication is permissible Let's take a look at the word Fornication... Scripturally speaking Fornication is Adultery and with time has been watered down to unwed sexual intercourse. Easton's Bible Dictionary explains: Intercourse between a married man and an unmarried woman was Fornication. Adultery was regarded as a great social wrong, as well as a great sin.  Brown-Driver-Brigg's Hebrew Dictionary defines fornication (zanah) as: 1a1) to be a harlot, act as a harlot, commit fornication
1a2) to commit adultery
1a3) to be a cult prostitute
1a4) to be unfaithful (to YHWH) You can see there is no mention of "to have sex among unwed partners". Fornication is as Yahushua used it "Adultery".  More Problems With Paul Paul has a bad habit of contradicting Yahushua and this one involves remarriage. Paul says a wife whose non-believing husband leaves her is "not under bondage"(1 Cor 7:15) According to Paul she is free to remarry without committing Adultery. However Yahushua has a big problem with that, Here is what He says: The husband who unjustifiably leaves the wife "causes her to commit adultery" if she remarries. Yahushua explains this is because any man "who remarries her that is divorced" makes her thereby commit adultery. (Mat 5:32). She is still bound to her first husband despite the certificate of divorce. There were no TRUE grounds against her... because she had not committed adultery up to that point. Paul says the christian woman who has been unjustifiably divorced does not commit adultery by remarrying. Yahushua says she absolutely does commit adultery, since fornication equaled Adultery in Yahushua's era, Paul permits the very act of Fornication which Yahushua prohibits. Christians must choose who their Messiah and Elohim is .... Yahushua or Paul. There is NO MIDDLE ROAD In an article soon following the much needed discussion of fornication will continue. Something to think about in the mean time...Can one continue to practice lawlessness and still be saved? Shalom uvracha- Peace with a blessing. Ben Yahuah Much of the info that was used in this article can be found in a book entitled: "Jesus' Words Only or Was Paul the Apostle Jesus Condemns in Revelation 2:2?" by Douglas J. Del Tondo, Esq. Many Thanks Doug for sharing what you have been given by YHWH!