How to Live Set-Apart in Yahuwah

Introduction

• Based on 1 Peter 1:16: "Be set apart as I am set apart."
• Aim: Live a set-apart lifestyle for spiritual well-being and as a testimony to others.

Key Practices for Living Set-Apart

1. Keep Yahuwah's Commandments

• No Other Mighty Ones: Only serve Yahuwah.
  • Example: Mixing Christianity with ancestral practices = idolatry.
• No Graven Images: Do not worship or serve them.
  • Cross as a graven image; Messiah died on a stake (Greek: stodos).
• Do Not Take Yahuwah's Name in Vain: Preserve the use of His name.
  • Critique of using 'Lord' as a tradition of men.
• Observe the Sabbath: Rest and keep it set apart from sundown on 6th to 7th day.
• Honor Parents: Key societal principle.
• Avoid Murder and Adultery: Adultery includes divorce and remarriage.
• Do Not Steal or Bear False Witness: Uphold truth and integrity.
• Do Not Covet: Avoid jealousy.

2. Eat Scripturally Clean

• Avoid non-kosher foods (e.g. pork, shrimp) for health reasons.
  • These foods contain parasites and bacteria.
• Consume clean foods (red meat, fish with fins and scales, certain birds).

3. Stay Sober

• Avoid Alcohol and Drugs: Remain vigilant as per 1 Peter 5:8.
  • Break spirit of bondage; maintain physical and spiritual safety.

4. Avoid Worldly Influences

• Distance from those not seeking Yahuwah.
  • Engage with those new to faith who are seeking guidance.

5. Fast Occasionally

• Fasting builds spiritual reliance and purifies the body.
  • Start with a one-day water fast, progress to longer durations.

6. Read Scripture Daily

• Feed and strengthen the spirit daily.
  • Even a few chapters daily help maintain spiritual nourishment.

7. Pray for Yahuwah's Will

• Align personal will with Yahuwah's.
  • Use the Yahuwah prayer as a guide.

8. Be Unashamed of Yahushua's Teachings

• Publicly uphold Yahushua's words and commandments.

9. Avoid Fornication and Related Sins

• Avoid Pornography and Masturbation: These lead to spiritual and physical issues.
  • Encourage practices like semen retention for men.

10. Put Yahuwah First

• Acknowledge Yahuwah in all achievements and provisions.

Conclusion

• Encourage to live set apart according to 1 Peter 1:16.
• Invitation to feedback and subscription for more videos.