Journey to the Citadel

The N Word in the Bible

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Topic: The N word in the Bible

Scripture:

Numbers 6:1-8

The N word familiar to most of us is considered vulgar and a put down to others.

Using the N word is devaluing and disrespecting God as he created us all.

There is a positive N word in the Bible. Nazarite.

Nazarite and Nazarene are not the same. Hebrew meaning if of Nazarite is “dedication by separation “. Nazarite mase a vow for worldly separation. The Nazarite consecration was not routine, it contained 5 elements.

  1. Inclusive - everyone could be a Nazarite regardless of sex or economic status
  2. Personal - individuals made the choice to separate themselves. They could choose to be a Nazarite. The highest expression of one’s personal devotion.
  3. Voluntary - was not forced. Was done if someone wanted to make the ultimate dedication. Much as salvation is a personal choice that is not forced upon us.
  4. Special - was marked by a specific time of devotion to God. There are times that we take a time to consecrate ourselves to God.
  5. Positive- was a positive separation to God and not a negative separation of isolation society. The separation is dealing with the consecration. Our holiness is exemplified during every day living among others. We are separated from sin, not society.

    6. The Nazarite agreed to some limiting prohibition.

    3 Things were required during their period of separation.

    1.Appetite - no grapes or derivatives

    2.Appearance -no cutting of hair

    3.Association - no contact going near corpses

    The 1st and 3rd were of the priest of the services. Refer to Leviticus 21.

    The 2nd was a visible sign to the public of the consecration.

    What are the implications for today and what is the takeaway?

    Consecration conditions is to be able to be where God wants us to be.

    1. God wants us to be fueled by His Spirit. Don’t allow yourself to surrender other than the spirit of God
    2. God wants us to be fortified with strength. Don’t allow things that will snap and zap your strength.
    3. God wants us to be fit for service. Be careful who you come in contact with. Don’t hang out in contaminated environments where you cannot grow. Be careful choosing your crew.


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