BEFORE & AFTER THE BOOK OF MALACHI: SEND IN THE HIRELINGS

 

APOSTLE D’ARCY SUBMITS THAT WARNING WORD TO MALACHI CONFIRMS A SIGNIFICANT EVEN OPULENT MINISTRY  THREAD:

Tie over from Malachi Bible Study and Outline

MALACHI CLOSES. THE PRIESTS AND THE LEADERS AND THE ENTIRE ARE SIFTED. But after that long, lonely hostile period, GOOD NEWS COMES in the Book of Matthew, with the Gospel, Jesus, following by power of God, healing, eternal salvation, deliverance and the power of God and personal pray and Acts ministry and community. Yet the temple system still reflects the ISAIAH, OBADIAH leader fruit of Before, yet is always a Remnant (John the Baptists priest father) Still it looks more and more like this elite, dogmatic and accustomed, stylin’ bright yet dark… present time in the ministry and in many of  God’s Temperal Man, Woman, Leader Child…the Demas, toying little and big houses. Houses.

All this and beneath appears to be highly significant to hearts of God’s Called Christian People, even now, in  this American Country

Submitted as a Selah,

Dr. Taveau D’Arcy, apostolic EORR CROSS BODY UNITY now move

WORD TO GOD’S LEADERS:  OVERVIEWS OF GOD’S  LOST LEADERSHIP
ISAIAH 1-10  AND OBADIAH Hireling Overview, First Church Continuation Overview

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This this was first opened up to me by the Lord down in DFW about certain very high quality, mainly mega ministry with it’s abundance of vast True Similar Western Popular Culture style of Devout Followers.( Many Influential Subcultures)

Note this ties in with my MALACHI OUT LINE…End of the OLD EPIC ERA

THE COLLECTIVE CONTROLLING LEADERSHIP IN THE NATION OF ISAIAH

Isaiah 1-10: A National Collective Word to God’s Hebrew Nation of Leaders

Isaiah 10:27 (KJV): “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”

Reminder: Prophet Isaiah 1-10 was a warning to God’s leaders of His chosen quality people.

Chapters 1-3 noted the sins of the leaders of His Accumulated Nation: little g gods, false religion, and vanity (even the women were mentioned). Perhaps that combined to make the majority of God’s leaders, prophets, patriarchs, and family tribal heads “accepting, dull, blind, imperceptive, and many fallen.”

By the time the word addresses this national issue, it is described in Chapter 5:20, where God pronounces what appears to be a national warning over His people: “Woe, you call good evil and evil good” (which resembles the current situation!).

Lastly, by the time we read Chapter 10:27, we find a paraphrase of a very famous, oft-quoted verse (this is quoted and known mostly by tongue-talking ministers): “the yoke-breaking anointing,” when viewed in its historical context.

By Chapter 10:27, this is our reason for stating Isaiah 10:27 (KJV):

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”

This is the history of that amazing, important national time and how it relates to right now:

Meaning of Isaiah 10:27 in Historical Context

In the historical context, Isaiah 10:27 addresses the situation of the Israelites under the oppression of the Assyrian Empire. The “burden” and the “yoke” refer to the heavy taxation, control, and domination imposed by the Assyrians on the people of Israel and Judah. God, through Isaiah, promises deliverance from this oppression.

Key Points in the Historical Context:

NOTE: to COMPARE WITH WHAT IS GOING ON NOW)

  1. Assyrian Godliness, Warring, Cruel, Merciless Oppression: The Assyrians were a powerful and ruthless empire, and God used them as an instrument of judgment against Israel and Judah for their rebellion and idolatry.
  2. Divine Deliverance: The verse promises that the oppression (“yoke”) would be broken because of the “anointing” (translated in some versions as “fatness” or “oil”), symbolizing God’s empowerment and intervention. It indicated that the Assyrians would no longer have the power to dominate Israel, as God’s people would experience a divine breakthrough and liberation.
  3. Spiritual Meaning: The breaking of the yoke signified the end of bondage and a return to freedom and peace under God’s protection and leadership.
  4. Empowerment of the Holy Spirit: In the Church age, the anointing refers to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This anointing empowers believers to live victoriously, break free from the yoke of sin, and carry out God’s purposes. It gives God’s men and women inner Holy Spirit supernatural “might,and power” “counsel, wisdom” and mature ‘understanding” (which is part of the  7 Spirits of God listed in Isaiah 11:-2 the prophesied savior, messiah. I submit that it is also the BOOK OF ACTS wonder working, insulating, invigorating, unction of the divine directly, anointing and sustaining, over all protecting,  and emboldening HOLY SPIRIT POWER.

CLOSING: All is submitted to the Body Of Christ for encouraging, edification,knowledge and gain true perspective about NOW for the believers.

NOTE: After the Age of the Old Testament Torah Ended, the national experienced a famine in the nation for a True Deep word of the Lord. God Spirit seems to have departed to let God leaders experience that long, hard, dry, testing season to what THEY WOULD DO about themselves, their heart and their many dispositions, thoughts and applications of loving and following HIM.

Taveaus’ own opinion: The infiltration of the carnal fleshly Edomites (Esau) who were hirelings, after mammon and this warning has been applying to now for 30 years.

OBADIAH: THE ELITE HIRELING PRIESTHOOD 

Old Testament:The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of just one chapter. It is primarily a prophecy against the nation of Edom, but it also serves as a warning and message for God’s people. The overarching theme is that God will judge those who oppress His people, and He will ultimately restore and vindicate Israel.

Historical Context

Edom’s Betrayal: The Edomites, descendants of Esau (Jacob’s brother), were traditionally hostile toward Israel (descendants of Jacob). During a time of Judah’s suffering, possibly when Jerusalem was attacked by the Babylonians, the Edomites not only refrained from helping their Israelite relatives but actively aided in their downfall, looted their land, and mistreated the survivors (Obadiah 1:10-14).

      • Divine Judgment: Obadiah pronounces judgment on Edom for their arrogance, pride, and violence against their brother nation. He prophesies that Edom’s betrayal and cruelty will result in their own destruction.

        Key Verses and Warnings

        1. Obadiah 1:3-4 (KJV): “The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.”
          • Warning: Pride and false security in one’s position, power, or alliances lead to downfall. This is a reminder that no nation or individual can defy God’s justice and remain unscathed.
        2. Obadiah 1:10 (KJV): “For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.”
          • Warning: Betrayal and violence against God’s people bring severe consequences. Edom’s betrayal of their “brother” Jacob (Israel) results in their own ruin.
          • Obadiah 1:15 (KJV): “For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.”
            • Warning: The principle of divine retribution is clear—what Edom has done will be done to them. This serves as a broader warning to all nations and peoples that God’s justice will prevail.

        Application to God’s People

        1. Do Not Gloat Over the Fall of Others: Obadiah 1:12 warns against rejoicing over the misfortune of others, even if they are enemies. God’s people are called to exhibit compassion, not arrogance or cruelty, especially toward those who are suffering.
        2. Trust in God’s Justice: The prophecy assures God’s people that He will act justly and avenge the wrongs done to them. Believers are encouraged to trust in God’s timing and judgment rather than taking matters into their own hands.
        3. Be Cautious of Pride: Edom’s downfall is directly linked to their pride and false sense of security. This serves as a reminder for believers to remain humble and dependent on God, not their own strength or resources.
        4. Restoration and Hope: Obadiah concludes with a promise of deliverance for Israel and the establishment of God’s kingdom (Obadiah 1:17, 21). For God’s people, it is a message of hope and assurance that, despite present troubles, God’s purposes will prevail.

        MAIN POINT HEAR: The Introduction of High Priestly Governmental Israeli Mover and Shaker, Local Grass Roots Shallow Hirelings

        The prophecy of Obadiah, particularly its condemnation of Edom’s betrayal and arrogance, can be symbolically related to the infiltration of the Israelite priesthood by “hirelings” — individuals who serve not out of genuine devotion to God, but for personal gain or ulterior motives. This theme is consistent with several biblical warnings against corruption and unfaithfulness within spiritual leadership.

This is my biggest POINT IN ALL OF THIS, that among the holy terror of the Lord, Godly remnant, that it was getting saturated with carnal ambitious, pseudo ministers: the hirelings.

Symbolism of Edom and the Infiltrated Priesthood

  1. Betrayal by a “Brother”:
    • Edom’s Betrayal: In the Book of Obadiah, Edom (descendants of Esau) is condemned for betraying and harming their “brother” Israel (descendants of Jacob) in their time of need. This betrayal represents treachery and disloyalty within a familial or close relationship.
    • Infiltrated Priesthood: The infiltration of the priesthood by hirelings can be seen as a similar betrayal, where those who were supposed to shepherd and guide God’s people faithfully instead serve themselves, undermining the spiritual integrity of the community. These leaders, like Edom, exploit the vulnerability of God’s people.
  2. Pride and Arrogance:
    • Edom’s Arrogance: Edom’s pride and false sense of security, believing that they were beyond God’s judgment, is highlighted in Obadiah 1:3-4. Their arrogance led them to mistreat Israel without fear of consequences.
    • Corrupt Priesthood: Similarly, hirelings in the priesthood may become arrogant, believing their positions or influence protect them from accountability. They may act as though they are above reproach, exploiting their authority without fearing divine judgment.
  3. Judgment and Accountability:
    • Divine Judgment on Edom: God’s judgment on Edom serves as a reminder that betrayal and unjust actions against God’s people will not go unpunished. Obadiah 1:15 emphasizes that what Edom has done will be done to them: “as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee.”
    • Accountability for Corrupt Leaders: In the New Testament, Jesus speaks of false shepherds and hirelings who abandon the flock when danger comes (John 10:12-13). These leaders will face judgment for their negligence and exploitation, just as Edom faced judgment for their betrayal.
  4. Destruction of the Yoke of Oppression:
    • Breaking Edom’s Yoke: In the context of Obadiah, the downfall of Edom symbolizes the breaking of oppression and injustice against God’s people. The prophecy promises that God will restore justice.
    • Freedom from Corrupt Leadership: Infiltration by hirelings can oppress and mislead God’s people spiritually. The breaking of this “yoke” can symbolize the restoration of true spiritual leadership and freedom from manipulative, self-serving influences.

Modern Application: Warnings and Hope

  1. Warning Against Spiritual Compromise: Just as Edom’s betrayal led to their downfall, spiritual leaders and communities must guard against compromise and self-serving motives. Leaders should serve with integrity, humility, and genuine devotion to God and His people.
  2. Vigilance Against False Leaders: Jesus warned against “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15) and hirelings who do not truly care for the flock. Believers are called to discern and oppose such influences, seeking leaders who demonstrate Christ-like character.
  3. Hope for Restoration: Despite corruption, God promises restoration and justice. Just as Obadiah prophesied the downfall of Edom and the restoration of Israel, God promises that He will raise up faithful leaders and restore His people to spiritual health and integrity.

In summary, the betrayal and pride of Edom symbolize the infiltration of the priesthood by hirelings who betray God’s people for personal gain. Just as Edom faced divine judgment, corrupt spiritual leaders will be held accountable. However, there is hope for restoration and true leadership, as God remains committed to the welfare and spiritual health of His people.

NEW TESTAMENT FOLLOWS

NEW TESTAMENT FOLLOWS ISAIAH, OBADIAH, MALACHI, THEN THE SILENT HEBREW PRIEST 400 SILENT YEARS.

The New Testament depicts the Pharisees and other groups or individuals as “hirelings” because of their self-serving behavior, hypocrisy, and neglect of true spiritual leadership. This concept is primarily drawn from Jesus’ teachings in the Gospels, particularly in John 10:12-13, where He contrasts the Good Shepherd with hirelings. Below is a more detailed look at the Pharisees and other New Testament figures or groups who exhibit these hireling characteristics.

Pharisees as Hirelings

  1. Hypocritical Leaders:
    • The Pharisees were often more concerned with maintaining appearances and adhering to strict, self-imposed interpretations of the law rather than genuinely guiding the people toward God. Jesus called them out for their hypocrisy and lack of true righteousness.
    • Example: Jesus rebukes them in Matthew 23, calling them “blind guides” (Matthew 23:16) and comparing them to “whited sepulchres” (Matthew 23:27). They were more focused on external purity than on internal righteousness.
  2. Burdening the People:
    • The Pharisees placed heavy burdens on the people through their legalistic interpretations of the law, but they were unwilling to help or provide genuine spiritual guidance.
    • Example: In Matthew 23:4, Jesus says, “For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.”
  3. Self-Interest and Fear of Losing Authority:
    • The Pharisees feared losing their authority and influence over the people, which made them hostile to Jesus’ ministry. They perceived Jesus as a threat to their position and status.
    • Example: In John 11:47-48, after Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, the Pharisees and chief priests convene a council, saying, “If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.”

Sadducees as Hirelings

  1. Focus on Political Power:
    • The Sadducees were another religious group that held significant power in the Sanhedrin and were often more concerned with political power and maintaining their privileged position under Roman rule than with true spiritual leadership.
    • They did not believe in the resurrection, angels, or spirits (Acts 23:8), and their teachings were often at odds with those of the Pharisees and Jesus.
  2. Manipulation and Control:
    • The Sadducees were instrumental in manipulating the legal and religious processes to maintain their power. Their role in the trial and condemnation of Jesus reflects their priority on self-preservation and political expediency rather than justice and truth.

Scribes as Hirelings

  1. Experts in the Law with No Heart for God:
    • Scribes were the scholars and legal experts of Jewish law. They were often allied with the Pharisees and known for their strict interpretation of the Scriptures. However, they, too, were criticized by Jesus for their lack of genuine spirituality and concern for the people.
    • Example: In Luke 20:46-47, Jesus warns, “Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.”

Other New Testament Hirelings

  1. Herod the Great and Herod Antipas:
    • Herod the Great, who sought to kill the infant Jesus, and his son Herod Antipas, who beheaded John the Baptist, were leaders who were more interested in maintaining their political power than in the spiritual welfare of the people. They are examples of secular hirelings, using their authority for self-preservation rather than justice or righteousness.
  2. Judas Iscariot:
    • Judas, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16). His actions epitomize the characteristics of a hireling: self-interest, greed, and betrayal of those he was meant to serve alongside.
  3. False Teachers and Prophets:
    • In the New Testament epistles, the Apostles warn against false teachers and prophets who exploit believers for financial gain or personal prestige, similar to hirelings.
    • Example: In 2 Peter 2:1-3, Peter warns, “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you… And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you.”

Summary of Hireling Characteristics

  1. Self-Interest and Self-Preservation:
    • Hirelings prioritize their own safety, status, and wealth over the well-being of those they are supposed to lead.
  2. Lack of Genuine Care:
    • They do not truly care for the people or the spiritual welfare of their communities. Their actions are motivated by selfish gain rather than service.
  3. Hypocrisy and Legalism:
    • They often hide behind religious practices and appearances of piety but lack true righteousness and love for God and others.
  4. Fear of Losing Control:
    • Hirelings are threatened by genuine movements of God and true spiritual leadership, as they fear losing their influence and authority.

Modern Application: Warnings and Hope

  1. Warning Against Spiritual Compromise: Just as Edom’s betrayal led to their downfall, spiritual leaders and communities must guard against compromise and self-serving motives. Leaders should serve with integrity, humility, and genuine devotion to God and His people.
  2. Vigilance Against False Leaders: Jesus warned against “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15) and hirelings who do not truly care for the flock. Believers are called to discern and oppose such influences, seeking leaders who demonstrate Christ-like character.
  3. Hope for Restoration: Despite corruption, God promises restoration and justice. Just as Obadiah prophesied the downfall of Edom and the restoration of Israel, God promises that He will raise up faithful leaders and restore His people to spiritual health and integrity.

In summary, the betrayal and pride of Edom symbolize the infiltration of the priesthood by hirelings who betray God’s people for personal gain. Just as Edom faced divine judgment, corrupt spiritual leaders will be held accountable. However, there is hope for restoration and true leadership, as God remains committed to the welfare and spiritual health of His people.

WHO  ARE THE AREA HIRELINGS?

In the biblical context, “hirelings” refer to individuals who serve in positions of responsibility, especially in spiritual or leadership roles, but lack genuine commitment and concern for the well-being of those they are supposed to serve. The term is often used to describe those who perform their duties solely for personal gain, such as money or status, rather than out of a true calling or devotion to God and His people.

Biblical Reference: John 10

The primary reference to hirelings is found in the New Testament, in the Gospel of John, chapter 10. Jesus contrasts Himself, the “Good Shepherd,” with hirelings. Here are the key verses:

  • John 10:11-13 (KJV):
    • “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.”

Characteristics of Hirelings

  1. Lack of Genuine Care:
    • Hirelings do not truly care for the flock (the people). They are only interested in what they can gain from their position, whether it be money, power, or prestige. When challenges or dangers arise, they abandon their responsibilities because they are not invested in the well-being of those they serve.
  2. Self-Interest:
    • Unlike true shepherds who are willing to sacrifice for the flock, hirelings prioritize their safety and comfort over the needs of the sheep. Their primary motivation is self-interest rather than service.
  3. Unreliable in Times of Crisis:
    • When difficulties or threats arise, hirelings are quick to abandon the flock. They flee when the “wolf” (symbolizing danger or false teachings) comes, leaving the people vulnerable and unprotected. This demonstrates their unreliability and lack of commitment.
  4. Spiritual Implications:
    • Spiritually, hirelings represent leaders, teachers, or ministers who lack a true calling and devotion to God. They may go through the motions of ministry but are not driven by a love for God or a desire to see His people flourish spiritually. They may exploit their positions for personal gain, leading others astray or failing to protect them from harmful influences.

Modern Application

In contemporary terms, hirelings can be seen in various forms of leadership, especially within the church:

  1. In Church Leadership:
    • A hireling might be a pastor, preacher, or church leader who is more focused on personal advancement, financial gain, or public recognition than on serving the congregation. They may avoid confronting difficult issues or protecting the church from harmful influences because doing so could risk their position or popularity.
  2. In Secular Leadership:
    • While the term “hireling” is traditionally used in a spiritual context, it can also describe anyone in a leadership or caregiving role who lacks genuine concern for those under their care, whether in education, healthcare, or community service.
  3. Discernment for Believers:
    • Believers are called to discern and be wary of hirelings in spiritual leadership. True shepherds are marked by their love for the flock, willingness to sacrifice, and steadfastness in protecting and nurturing those they lead, even in the face of adversity.

 A HIRELING DEFINED, SELF IMPORTANT IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (Conclusion)

Hirelings, as described in Scripture, are those who occupy roles of responsibility without genuine dedication or love for those they serve. They prioritize personal gain over the welfare of the people, making them unreliable and dangerous in times of crisis. Believers are encouraged to seek and support true shepherds—leaders who demonstrate Christ-like care, sacrifice, and commitment to the spiritual well-being of the community.

The concept of “hirelings” in the New Testament can indeed be associated with certain figures such as the Pharisees and King Herod, who demonstrated behaviors contrary to the true spiritual leadership exemplified by Jesus. Both the Pharisees and King Herod displayed traits typical of hirelings, such as self-interest, hypocrisy, and neglect of genuine care for the people.

Pharisees as Hirelings

  1. Hypocrisy and Self-Righteousness:
    • The Pharisees are often depicted in the Gospels as being more concerned with outward appearances, religious rituals, and maintaining their social status than with truly serving God or the people. Jesus condemned their hypocrisy and self-righteousness, comparing them to “whited sepulchres” (Matthew 23:27) — beautiful on the outside but full of decay inside.
    • Example: In Matthew 23:1-7, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for burdening people with strict interpretations of the law while refusing to help them. They loved the praise of men and sought positions of honor rather than serving humbly.
  2. Neglect of Justice, Mercy, and Faith:
    • Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for focusing on minor details of the law while neglecting the weightier matters like justice, mercy, and faith (Matthew 23:23). This behavior reflects that of hirelings who, instead of genuinely caring for the spiritual welfare of the people, prioritize legalistic traditions that elevate their own authority.
  3. Fear of Losing Influence:
    • The Pharisees opposed Jesus and sought to undermine His ministry because they feared losing their influence over the people. Their primary concern was to protect their status and power rather than recognizing and following the truth of Jesus’ teachings.
  4. Neglecting the Needs of the People:
    • In John 9, after Jesus heals a man born blind, the Pharisees interrogate him and his family, displaying a complete lack of compassion for his miraculous healing. Their concern is not for the man’s well-being but for maintaining control over the interpretation of the law and protecting their authority.

King Herod as a Hireling

  1. Self-Interest and Political Expediency:
    • King Herod, particularly Herod Antipas, is depicted as a leader primarily concerned with maintaining his power and pleasing the Roman authorities. His decision to execute John the Baptist, despite knowing John was a righteous man, was driven by fear of public embarrassment and political pressure (Mark 6:17-29).
  2. Moral Weakness and Manipulation:
    • Herod’s actions regarding John the Baptist show that he was a weak leader swayed by the desires of others, such as his unlawful wife Herodias and her daughter. Instead of standing firm in truth and justice, he allowed himself to be manipulated, displaying the traits of a hireling who prioritizes self-preservation over righteousness.
  3. Fear of the People:
    • When Jesus is brought before Herod during His trial, Herod is curious and wants to see a miracle, but he does not seriously engage with Jesus or His message (Luke 23:8-11). He mocks Jesus and sends Him back to Pilate, avoiding any responsibility for making a just decision. This reflects the behavior of a hireling, interested in spectacle and entertainment but unwilling to protect or support what is right.

Comparison to Hirelings

  1. Self-Serving Behavior:
    • Both the Pharisees and King Herod exhibit self-serving behavior typical of hirelings. They are more interested in preserving their own power, influence, and comfort than in genuinely caring for the people they lead.
  2. Neglect of True Spiritual Leadership:
    • True spiritual leadership, as exemplified by Jesus, involves self-sacrifice, compassion, and a commitment to truth and justice. The Pharisees and Herod, in contrast, avoid these responsibilities, abandoning the people when it conflicts with their personal agendas.
  3. Failure to Protect and Guide:
    • Like the hirelings in John 10, who flee when danger comes, the Pharisees and Herod fail to protect and guide the people spiritually. The Pharisees lead people astray with legalism and hypocrisy, while Herod allows injustice and cruelty to prevail.

Application for Today

  1. Warning Against False Leaders:
    • The examples of the Pharisees and King Herod serve as warnings against leaders who prioritize their own interests over the spiritual and moral well-being of those they lead. Believers are called to discern true shepherds from hirelings who do not genuinely care for the flock.
  2. Seeking Christ-like Leadership:
    • Jesus, the Good Shepherd, contrasts sharply with these hirelings by His willingness to lay down His life for the sheep. True leaders are called to model Christ’s self-sacrificial love, humility, and commitment to truth and justice, standing firm even when it is costly.

In summary, the Pharisees and King Herod serve as clear examples of hirelings—leaders who, out of self-interest and fear of losing their status, neglect their true responsibilities and abandon the people they are supposed to serve and protect. Their behavior stands in stark contrast to the model of true leadership demonstrated by Jesus

Almighty Turf Guarding Pharisees

The New Testament depicts the Pharisees and other groups or individuals as “hirelings” because of their self-serving behavior, hypocrisy, and neglect of true spiritual leadership. This concept is primarily drawn from Jesus’ teachings in the Gospels, particularly in John 10:12-13, where He contrasts the Good Shepherd with hirelings. Below is a more detailed look at the Pharisees and other New Testament figures or groups who exhibit these hireling characteristics.

Pharisees as Hirelings

  1. Hypocritical Leaders:
    • The Pharisees were often more concerned with maintaining appearances and adhering to strict, self-imposed interpretations of the law rather than genuinely guiding the people toward God. Jesus called them out for their hypocrisy and lack of true righteousness.
    • Example: Jesus rebukes them in Matthew 23, calling them “blind guides” (Matthew 23:16) and comparing them to “whited sepulchres” (Matthew 23:27). They were more focused on external purity than on internal righteousness.
  2. Burdening the People:
    • The Pharisees placed heavy burdens on the people through their legalistic interpretations of the law, but they were unwilling to help or provide genuine spiritual guidance.
    • Example: In Matthew 23:4, Jesus says, “For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.”
  3. Self-Interest and Fear of Losing Authority:
    • The Pharisees feared losing their authority and influence over the people, which made them hostile to Jesus’ ministry. They perceived Jesus as a threat to their position and status.
    • Example: In John 11:47-48, after Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, the Pharisees and chief priests convene a council, saying, “If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.”

Sadducees as Hirelings

  1. Focus on Political Power:
    • The Sadducees were another religious group that held significant power in the Sanhedrin and were often more concerned with political power and maintaining their privileged position under Roman rule than with true spiritual leadership.
    • They did not believe in the resurrection, angels, or spirits (Acts 23:8), and their teachings were often at odds with those of the Pharisees and Jesus.
  2. Manipulation and Control:
    • The Sadducees were instrumental in manipulating the legal and religious processes to maintain their power. Their role in the trial and condemnation of Jesus reflects their priority on self-preservation and political expediency rather than justice and truth.

Scribes as Hirelings

  1. Experts in the Law with No Heart for God:
    • Scribes were the scholars and legal experts of Jewish law. They were often allied with the Pharisees and known for their strict interpretation of the Scriptures. However, they, too, were criticized by Jesus for their lack of genuine spirituality and concern for the people.
    • Example: In Luke 20:46-47, Jesus warns, “Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.”

Other New Testament Hirelings

  1. Herod the Great and Herod Antipas:
    • Herod the Great, who sought to kill the infant Jesus, and his son Herod Antipas, who beheaded John the Baptist, were leaders who were more interested in maintaining their political power than in the spiritual welfare of the people. They are examples of secular hirelings, using their authority for self-preservation rather than justice or righteousness.
  2. Judas Iscariot:
    • Judas, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16). His actions epitomize the characteristics of a hireling: self-interest, greed, and betrayal of those he was meant to serve alongside.
  3. False Teachers and Prophets:
    • In the New Testament epistles, the Apostles warn against false teachers and prophets who exploit believers for financial gain or personal prestige, similar to hirelings.
    • Example: In 2 Peter 2:1-3, Peter warns, “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you… And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you.”

Summary of Hireling Characteristics

  1. Self-Interest and Self-Preservation:
    • Hirelings prioritize their own safety, status, and wealth over the well-being of those they are supposed to lead.
  2. Lack of Genuine Care:
    • They do not truly care for the people or the spiritual welfare of their communities. Their actions are motivated by selfish gain rather than service.
  3. Hypocrisy and Legalism:
    • They often hide behind religious practices and appearances of piety but lack true righteousness and love for God and others.
  4. Fear of Losing Control:
    • Hirelings are threatened by genuine movements of God and true spiritual leadership, as they fear losing their influence and authority.

 

WARNING WORDS

In Conclusion: We ought to train, to look out  for and to cease to model the Prophetic Warned “THESE” the Psalm 144 mammoth hungry numbers of bewildering, false Strange Children

SPECIFIC GENERAL POINT ARE  V. 8 and V. 11 Beneath:

“mouths that speak vanity” means “temporal, shallow, the less Eternal, will not be pleasing or acceptable God on the Last Day when each person stands completely along before the Eternal Good God.

“the right hand of falsehood” Leader false governing authority, to control, to subject, to use, to target, to undermine, to betray, to own, to gain income from, to wine and dine, use personal leader magnetism, cult subliminal , occult, divining skilled pressure , to pursue for trafficking, to inordinate profit, to gain advantage. and more I Samuel Eli, Hophni and Phineas a OT snapshot of that. To be defile, to project witchcraft using false religion (wiccan is root “wicker , twisted” once God give ‘organic wood which immersed,  soaked in substances to make into a form used by a person, team, race or gender. )

KING DAVID’S DIRE WARNING: PSALM 144 7-on

144 Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!

Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.

Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.

Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;

Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

10 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:

12 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:

13 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:

14 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.

NOTE: V. 8 and V. 11

“mouths that speak vanity” means “temporal, shallow, the less Eternal, will not be pleasing or acceptable God on the Last Day when each person stands completely along before the Eternal Good God.

“the right hand of falsehood” Leader false governing authority, to control, to subject, to use, to target, to undermine, to betray, to own, to gain income from, to wine and dine, use personal leader magnetism, cult subliminal , occult, divining skilled pressure , to pursue for trafficking, to inordinate profit, to gain advantage. and more I Samuel Eli, Hophni and Phineas a OT snapshot of that. To be defile, to project witchcraft using false religion (wiccan is root “wicker , twisted” once God give ‘organic wood which immersed,  soaked in substances to make into a form used by a person, team, race or gender. )

Sincerely,

Taveau D’Arcy

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