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I will have nothing to do with such things, my friend, but I am not in a position to dictate what others do (or don't do). I recall the scripture, And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. Let the one who does wrong still do wrong, and the one who is filthy still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous still practice righteousness, and the one who is holy still keep himself holy.” (Revelation 22:10-11 NASB) Therefore, I remain silent. Let others do as they will but as for me, I focus only upon what the Lord has me doing today. If my example is not in agreement with my words, then what effect will my example --- and words --- have? Those who love a lie will continue loving lies, and this pleases the Lord; the deeds and words of men and women convict them in the sight of the Holy One who is the judge of both the living and the dead. What have I witnessed? The triumph of the Lord from the darkest of times and days, and the unspeakable evil of man from the comfort of security. The poor and needy slashed by the knives of the insolent... preachers of righteousness who are workers of iniquity... and the destitute who give thanks to the Lord of glory for a cup of water or something to eat. I marvel at the wisdom of the Lord, Orion. Let the insolent seek after the desire of their hearts. I pray that I never weary of doing good.

You're referring to different movements: "KJV Only" groups and the "Jesus Name Only" movement which is mostly comprised of followers of William Branham and Oneness Pentacostalism. There isn't a stated preference here at Worthy. Individual members have their opinions and preferences, and this doesn't become an issue unless someone makes it an issue. I have referred to my Lord as Yahshua, Jesus Christ, the Holy One, the Son of the living God, Christ, the Almighty, the Lord God Almighty but mostly, the Lord. He doesn't require ritual observance from me. He knows me and I know Him.

You assume much, my friend. I addressed the Sacred Name movement for the benefit of others who are reading the topic seeing as how I referenced it earlier. It was needful. At no time did I assert that you're an adherent of that movement. I did ask if your belief was such that anyone who fails to meet your expectation --- which is referring to Christ by a specific name (which itself is a matter of dispute) --- doesn't know the Lord or, are disobedient. You indicate that isn't the case. Of course I believe you. Why would I not? Your opinion is noted. Thank you for sharing that with us.

For those reading the topic, the Sacred Name movement believes that God must be referred to by a specific name; typically what they understand as His (biblical) Hebrew name. They extend this belief to include the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. Referring to the Son of God by any other name is blasphemy according to their doctrine. While it's true that the Sacred Name movement is an offshoot of Adventism, modern iterations have cropped up from different sources. Note that no such commandment was placed upon the Body of Christ following the day of Pentecost. Refer to the 15th chapter of Acts to learn what the Spirit mandates for His beloved; if uttering a specific name was required by the Lord, this would have been recorded in that chapter. Don't be deceived.

I appreciate the answer. Am I correct in understanding that anyone who does not abide by your expectation is disobedient to the Lord? Here is your expectation: referring to the Son of the living God in a specific manner.

The 15th chapter of Acts articulates what the Lord expects of us as a whole. With regard to expectations that are unique to those works which we were created to walk in, He communicates those to us as well. Each member of His Body has a specific purpose which contributes to the whole. The Lord is not limited by man, my friend. He alone knows the hearts and minds of us all. Adhering to names dictated by various sects of the Sacred Name movement are not a burden the Lord placed upon us. The Lord is known primarily through His atrributes.

It's poor etiquette to expect others to answer your questions when you refuse to answer questions that were asked of you first. I'll repeat it: Is it your belief that if others fail to meet your expectations, they don't know the Lord nor are known by Him?

I'm familiar with the Sacred Name movement; is it your belief that those who do not conform to your expectations don't know the Lord, or are not known by Him?

You didn't answer the questions posed to you, my friend: show us where the Holy Spirit instructs us to pronounce certain names a specific way. Note that other questions were asked as well. Thank you. As for the remainder of your post, take care not to accuse others so carelessly. You truly have no idea.

The so-called Sacred Name movement insists upon conventions such as these, as if no other language apart from their favored tongue matters. Mankind speaks many different languages and so the Lord is accordingly known by names unique to a specific language. Is the Lord limited by man? Does He only understand one specific language? Did He ever command us to refer to Him by a specific name? Read Acts 15 to discover what the Lord requires of us. Notice how knowledge of a specific language is absent from His judgment.

I remained silent for many years, @Edward429451. While it's certainly not needful to share everything, it's good to share that which edifies and builds up. In the beginning, I asked the Lord to judge what I should and should not divulge. Over time His instruction liberated me to judge such matters myself, always keeping in mind what purpose testifying will serve. This pleased Him. We may ask the Lord whatever we wish at any time, confident that He will answer. He does indeed and just like how He taught me to judge a matter properly, I also learned what He will answer or refuse to answer. The Lord refuses to reveal when my time upon this earth will end, only that it will; also that when my time has come, He will let me know. This relates to how close I came to the end of my time years ago, only for Him to reverse what was ushering this flesh to the grave. What does He say? That's not for you to know. All I need to concern myself with is this: walking in what Christ has me doing today. The wisdom of the Lord arms us to overcome this flesh and walk in the Spirit.

The language we use on the forum is pagan in origin.

Did you start a thread on one of the video forums? I haven't seen anything pending, so I'm certain that you didn't do that.

@Orion is correct with regard to Enoch's identity. Jude's epistle specifies Enoch, of the seventh generation from Adam; this is the same Enoch whom God took (Genesis 5:24).

Heh, you're not in "trouble" nor under review, my friend. Videos that are posted to the appropriate forum are hidden while they are reviewed by staff.