Sleeping with The Enemy

"Behold, I will throw her on a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her deeds." Revelation 2:22

Listen up! To the church in Thyatira:

You are lying in bed with the great whore Babylon. You are serving her rather than the Creator and you have contracted a spiritual disease to your own destruction. Now you will have terrible affliction.

This message is not speaking to the non-believing masses but addresses the church/ekklesia, those professing believers in Thyatira. These foolish people have conformed with the world and have become complacent. They are having intercourse with the world!

How has this happened? 

The great whore is incredibly seductive. She offers exactly what every man wants – independence, freedom, liberty. But where YHWH does not direct, the enemy does. 

Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 3:20 TS2009 “But indeed as a wife betrays her husband, so have you betrayed Me, O house of Yisra’ĕl,” declares יהוה.

The sheets are perfumed. The room is enticing to the eyes. The wine is excellent. But she’s still a whore. A believer relies and depends on the Father to lead according to His will; anything less is Sleeping with the Enemy.

Another way to put it: It is spiritual adultery. It is a betrayal of a sacred commitment unto YHWH - a subtle yet dark force that can creep in and erode a person's faith which can leave a spiritual emptiness.

The Old Testament, or Tanakh, frequently depicts Israel's worship of false gods as a form of adultery against YHWH (Jeremiah 3:20; Ezekiel 16:30).

• Idolatry: This is the most blatant form. Idolatry isn't just about worshipping statues; it's about anything that takes the place of YHWH in our lives—whether it's career success, wealth, possessions, or even relationships.

• Worldly Pleasures: Immersing ourselves in excessive entertainment, pursuing temporary gratification, or chasing fleeting pleasures can all contribute to an adulterous spirit. These actions draw our focus away from YHWH and His purpose for us.

• Hypocrisy: Claiming to love YHWH while simultaneously embracing worldly values and lifestyles demonstrates a profound hypocrisy. James highlights this contradiction when he states that those who claim to love Elohim yet are friends with the world are committing spiritual adultery (James 4:4-5).

Yehezqĕl (Ezekiel) 16:30 TS2009 “How weak is your heart!” declares the Master יהוה, “seeing you do all this, the deeds of a shameless whore.

Avoiding spiritual adultery requires a change of heart and a conscious realignment of priorities. This involves actively choosing to focus on heavenly things rather than earthly ones (Colossians 3:2), cultivating a deeper affection for YHWH, and rejecting the desire of worldly temptations (1 John 2:15-16). It requires resistance to conforming to worldly lusts (1 Peter 1:14-16) and a wholehearted commitment to YHWH, avoiding lukewarmness (Revelation 3:15-16). 

Remember, one cannot serve two masters by trying to serve YHWH and the world simultaneously. (Matthew 6:24).

Brothers and Sisters, repentance and a conscious effort to walk in righteousness are crucial. We should always place YHWH first and foremost above all. 

~ Shalom

Witchcraft is Which

Beloved of YHWH, when we think of witchcraft, we tend to think of spells, potions, and crystal balls. We picture black cats, broomsticks, and cauldrons.  But sorcery is not primari­ly about rituals and incantations.

In Exodus 22:18 — “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live” —  

We have truly missed the very essence of what "witchcraft" is. Because of this lack of under­standing, we become subdued by Witchcraft in the assembly of YHWH.

Once your eyes open to this act of rebellion, you should not allow it to assemble among you.

Shemu’ĕl Aleph (1 Samuel) 15:23 TS2009 “For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as wickedness and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of יהוה, He also does reject you as sovereign.”

The ROOT of all witchcraft — the very ESSENCE of what YHWH hates is this:

The exaltation of self-will above His will.

What is Witchcraft? Let’s begin with the Hebrew word itself.

Exodus 22:18 

ֶּהפָה לֹא תְחַיֵּׁמְכַש 

“Mekashephah lo techayeh” 

“You shall not allow a sorceress to live.” 

The word translated “witch” or “sorceress” is mekashephah.

Kashaph is the root pronounced kaw-SHAF.

According to Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary (#H3784): 

Kashaph — “properly, to whisper a spell; to enchant; to practice magic.” 

The Ancient Pictographic Hebrew: 

In ancient Hebrew, every letter was originally a PICTURE — a pictograph that carried meaning. 

The word כָּשַׁף (kashaph) is composed of three letters: 

1] KAPH - Picture of an OPEN PALM. To Bend, curve, tame or subdue, and most importantly, as one who has been BENT to anoth­er’s will.

The very FIRST letter of “witchcraft” carries the meaning of BENDING SOMEONE OR SOME­THING TO YOUR WILL.

2] SHIN - Picture of two FRONT TEETH. 

Sharp (cutting edge of teeth).

Press (function of teeth when chewing).

Destroy (what teeth do to food; force, pressure, and destruction).

3] PEY - Picture of a MOUTH.

Speak (function of the mouth).

Blow (breath proceeding from the mouth).

Edge (the lips at the edge of the mouth which speaks of words, declarations, and spoken commands).

Put It Together.

When you combine the three pictographs, you get a stun­ning revelation: 

KAPH + SHIN + PEY = 

👉🏼 “To BEND reality through FORCEFUL WORDS.” 

👉🏼 “To use SPOKEN DECLARATIONS to PRESS and SUBDUE something to YOUR WILL” 

👉🏼 “The MOUTH that DESTROYS in order to BEND things to the speaker’s desire” 

The witch — the mekashephah — is one who uses the pow­er of WORDS and DECLARATIONS to FORCE reality to BEND to HER will. She SPEAKS. She DECLARES. She COMMANDS. Not in alignment with YHWH's will, but in opposition to it. She whispers her spell — her WORDS — and expects cre­ation to BEND. 

The renowned Hebrew scholar Gesenius, in his Hebrew Lexicon, notes that "kashaph" in its original usage meant: 

“To pray, to offer prayers or worship — but in Hebrew, its usage is restricted only to the worship of idols.” 

The sorcerer is not just casting spells, the sorcerer is PRAYING TO A FALSE SOURCE to accomplish what YHWH has not ordained. The witch is engaged in WORSHIP, but worship of SELF, worship of DEMONS, worship of anything that will bend reality to HER desires. 

Witchcraft are prayers called "spells." It is a form of worship.

 Think about it. The witch PRAYS — but she calls it a “spell.” The witch WORSHIPS — but she worships the ge­neric god or goddess, one that she’s created that cares about her own will more than the Sovereign's eternal plan. The witch PETITIONS a spiritual power — but for HER purposes, not YHWH's. The witch makes DECLARATIONS — but declarations designed to BEND reality to HER desires. 

What is a "spell"? 

It is a PRAYER directed at the wrong source for the wrong purpose. 

What is an  "incantation"? 

It is WORSHIP offered to anything that will give the worshipper what she wants. 

The difference between a prayer and a spell is not the FORM — it is the HEART. 

🕯The prayer says: “Father, THY will be done. Align MY de­sires with YOUR purposes.” 

🕯The spell says: “Powers of the universe, bend reality to MY will. Give me what I want.” 

Both are worship. Both are petition. Both are spiritual dec­larations. But one SUBMITS to the Almighty YHWH. The other DE­MANDS from the universe, god or goddess, or anyone out there that will obey mankind's demands and prophesies. 

One aligns with the Creator. The other attempts to MANIP­ULATE creation. 

YHWH hates worship that runs contrary to His will. It is not that the witch does not believe in spiritual power. It is not that the witch does not pray. It is not that the witch does not worship. The witch believes, prays, and worships — but all of it is aimed at self-will rather than YHWH's will. And THAT is the abomination.

[Credit Excerpts: First Harvest Ministries]

True Love VS Obssessive Love

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love endures over time. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in Truth. It involves affection, respect, trust, and commitment to the other person's well-being. It acts in a way that benefits others, mirroring YHWH's love for us. 

On the other hand, having a strong and immediate attraction and idealization for someone are "feelings" of infatuation, not love. When you love someone, you put their needs before your own, even if it offers you no satisfaction whatsoever. And whatever overcomes you, to that, you are enslaved.

Colossians 3:5

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

When you prioritize yourself or another over YHWH, you are glorifying yourself, which in turn, becomes idolatry.

The Bible speaks against "obsessive love," where one person's desires consume them to the point of unhealthy behavior, like in Proverbs 6:25:

Mishlei (Pro) 6:23-26 CJB

[23] For the commandment is a lamp, TORAH is light, and reproofs that discipline are the way to LIFE. 

[24] They keep you from an evil woman, from a loose woman’s seductive tongue. 

[25] Don’t let your heart lust after her beauty or allow her glance to captivate you. 

[26] The price of a whore is a loaf of bread, but the adulteress is hunting for a precious life.

The Torah is a light to our feet in the way we should go. It keeps us from being deceived and lacking sense. It points out our sin and leads us in the right direction unto the narrow path. 

Psalm 119:36-37

Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me LIFE in your ways.

So rather than letting your obssessive thoughts and impulsive actions consume you, focus on YHWH - He is your strength - and glorify Him only because the end result is an overwhelming satisfaction of peace within, joy, and eternal life.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your Elohim; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Shalom ❤️

Spiritual Adultery

YHWH keeps His covenant and mercy only with those who keep His commandments and they are the ones who love Him. Judgment comes for those who refuse to repent of their pagan witchcraft. And because they will not repent, they will suffer through tribulation.

Deḇarim (Deuteronomy) 7:9-10 TS2009

[9] “And you shall know that יהוה your Elohim, He is Elohim, the trustworthy Ěl guarding covenant and loving-commitment for a thousand generations with those who love Him, and those who guard His commands,

[10] but repaying those who hate Him to their face, to destroy them. He does not delay to do so with him who hates Him, He repays him to his face.” 

1 John 5:21 says, “Guard yourselves from idols.” YHWH hates idolatry. It is spiritual adultery. If we continue to follow the customs of the nations and not according to the way that YHWH our Elohim, wants to be worshipped then we will be given up to a strong delusion because we love the lie and not the truth.

Jeremiah 10:2-4

“Thus saith YAHWEH, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.” 

Deuteronomy 16:21 LSB

[21] “You shall not plant for yourself an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of Yahweh your God, which you shall make for yourself. 

[22] And you shall not set up for yourself a sacred pillar which Yahweh your God hates.

Unrepentant sin leads to de*th. We must have a humble and contrite heart that trembles at the word of YHWH and only those doing His commandments will enter His kingdom. Those who participate in idolatry of any kind are breaking His commandments and will not enter.

Revelation 22:14-15

[14] “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

[15] For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” 

YHWH’s Word has been perverted and blasphemed. Many think those who rebuke are just prideful and arrogant but it is because they care for their soul that they warn by proclaiming the Truth in love. It is better to sound the alarm than for YHWH’s wrath to be upon them.

“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” 

Revelation 18:4

Do not love the world. Anything of the world, like the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is at enmity with YHWH and His love is not in such a person. The world will pass away but he that does the will of YHWH will abide forever (1 John 2:15-17).

Remember that repentance has been given to the Gentiles as well. They must be grafted into the commonwealth of Israel and keep His covenant. 

Proverbs 4:27 NIV

Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

May He open our eyes to the error of our ways. Repent while there's still time! 

~Shalom.