Rightly Dividing the Word

II Timothy 2:15-16
Study to shew thyself approved unto G*d, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16. But shun profane and vain babbling: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

Timothy was one of Pauls students, he worked hard going to the various churches in western Asia and teaching them according to Pauls Gospel.

There is a major difference between a dabbler and an individual who is master of their life. The dabbler won't take the time to do the research looking into the things that separate us from higher things.

Shame is A robe that is put on, because of personal failure. It generally is the number one reason that keeps us from being intimate with the things of Heavenly virtue.

When one removes themselves from ridiculous arguments with others, concerning scripture and doctrine, they are able to protect the soul. The skilled craftsman knows what tools are needed to perfect the mission.

What is the definition of the "Word"

The Word that the Apostle Paul is referencing in the book of II Timothy, is written to one of his disciples. A minister in training, his name was Timothy, and Paul was instructing him on carrying out his ministry in the church.

At the time of this letter to his student, there was not a Christian Bible, it would be canonized much later. So in context, Paul is speaking of the Torah, not the Christian Bible. Which so many of the modern churches will proclaim.

Here is just one prime example of the major differences between Judaism and modern

Christianity. they are not the same as the "Judea-Christians" would assume to be. Judaism embraces the Torah as a deep heart felt relationship, a gateway to the Lord Ha-Shem. It is my opinion that if Paul had known that his letters, were going to be used for "the church of Paul" then he would have never written down a single letter. lest it take away from what he believed to be the fulfillment of the law, being Jesus Christ was Lord. Paul even warns of this in his epistles! But yet they were taken and used to become his doctrine, rather than taking into account more than one source.

A method for Dividing and reconciling

One Rabbinical teaching for Rightly Dividing the Word, take two seemingly opposite scriptures, and then reconcile them with a third.

Spinoza in the book theological-political treatise, the chapter on scriptural Interpretation is as follows:

On every side we hear men saying that the Bible is the Word of G*d, teaching mankind true blessedness, or the path to salvation. But the facts are quite at variance with their words, for people in general seem to make no attempt whatsoever to live according to the Bible's teachings. We see that nearly all men parade their own ideas as G*d's Word, their chief aim being to compel others to think as they do, while using religion as a pretext. We see, I say, that hate chief concern of theologians on he whole has been to extort from Holy Scripture their own arbitrarily invented ideas, for which they claim divine authority. In no other field do they display less scruple and greater temerity than in the interpretation of scripture, the ind of the Holy Spirit, and if while doing they feel any misgivings, their fear is not that they may be mistaken i their understanding of the Holy Spirit and may stray from the path to salvation, but that others may convict them of error, thus annihilating their personal prestige and bringing them into contempt.

Now if men were really sincere in what they profess with regard to Holy Scripture, they would conduct themselves quite differently: they would not be racked by so much quarreling and such bitter feuding, and they would not be gripped by this blind and passionate desire to interpret Scripture and to introduce innovations in religion. On the contrary, they would never venture to accept as Scriptural doctrine what was not most clearly taught by scripture itself. and finally, those sacrilegious persons who have had the hardihood to alter Scripture in several places would have been horrified at the enormity of the crime and would have stayed their impious hands.

The words are very bright, and articulate, Spinoza points out that the doctrines of man are not the covenant of G*d. He points out that the interpretations are not the same as the text states. changing the words completely, rather than implying the basic elements of what that particular line is saying.

The Leviticus 18:22 Scripture implies the following:

While performing rituals in the tabernacle, do not partake of the pagan practice of male and female prostitution. G*d considers this to be an abomination, and removes the true spirit of the Tabernacle's purpose.

Here is the an interpretation from the book, "living books of moses"  :

Homosexuality is absolutely forbidden, for it is an enormous sin.

So you can see dear reader, that there is absolutely no reference to the original scriptural evidence, leaving only hints of truth in the interpretation. Furthering the darkness for the believers and the non faith peoples of the world. allowing for no further discussion on the topic of Gay issues.


this by far has to be the most horrible example of promoting doctrines of man rather than G*d's desire for a covenant with man. The Jews called the Covenant a "mitzvahs", it means "blessings, and covenant". There is no part of this passage that shows how an individual can be blessed by G*d. Leaving the faithful trying to fix something that isn't broken.

Finding the Balance

Finding one's core being, is a task that should never be taken lightly. We should always endeavor to be perfect, knowing that we never truly can be. All of us have some sort of darkness within. The accuser forever pointing a finger at us, letting us know, a ha! you are not a child of heaven! you are merely a valley of dry bones!

So many young people I know, don't "study to show themselves approved". I think that fear comes from ignorance. That is the understanding for me, "fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". You know you need a change... but are afraid of what you are doing, not knowing the right and proper course to take. Paradise seems so far away when we are "separated" from G*d. The only way to realize that we indeed are not separate, is to become well informed, not relying on others. but digging for the truth for yourselves.

Plato said the words "know thyself" and allegedly Jesus in the Gospels says "Physician Heal Thyself". We can only fix ourselves, but are we truly broken? We only feel broken as a result of not learning and growing beyond our current means. Moderation in all things is key and critical to becoming a good watchman for your own soul, over indulgence of anything leads to self in denial and puffed up analogies that have nothing to do with the situation in need of attention. How often will the guy with a hang-over say "I shouldn't drink when I haven't slept for a few days" to excuse his behaviors.

Once a person begins to take into themselves their own accounts for their actions, then they will no longer create or invent new theories, appeasing the consciousness. Studying a thing is one thing, but becoming an actual "doer of the word" is quite another.