Page 153 - Attractive Deception - The False Hope of the Hebrew Roots Movement

The Hebrew Roots churches are merely one more iteration of apostate Christianity. They are offering
up an attractive substitute for the costly discipleship which Yahshua called all men unto. There is a
special attractiveness in this movement, for many are led to falsely equate observance of various Laws
of the Old Testament with the will of the Father for their life. The Law contained no more than a
shadow of the will of God. Those who embrace the Law as their substitute for the voice of the Holy
Spirit will inevitably find themselves spending their lives following ordinances and rules that cannot
make them perfect.

Hebrews 7:18-19
For, on the one hand, there is a setting aside of a former commandment because of its weakness and
uselessness (for the Law made nothing perfect), and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better
hope, through which we draw near to God.

The subject of the Law and its relationship to the Christian is a complex topic whose explication is
beyond the scope of this book. Those who are interested in a thorough address of this subject are
invited to read Laying Down the Law. The apostle Paul revealed one of the motives driving some to
embrace circumcision and an observance of the Law as a substitute for a Spirit directed life.

Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised,
only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

Observing the Law, or making a pretense of doing so, permits men and women to appear righteous
in the eyes of others, while enabling them to escape persecution. The Law, however, though divinely
inspired, is not a substitute for a Spirit directed life. The Law was given UNTIL Christ should come,
fulfill all the righteous requirements of the Law, offer up His soul as an atoning sacrifice for man, rise
from the dead and send forth His Spirit to indwell all who believe upon Him.

Galatians 3:19, 23-25
Why the Law then? It was added because of transgressions, having been ordained through angels by