SEPARATING THE SPIRITUAL FROM THE PHYSICAL
THE HIDDEN MEANING
INTRODUCTION
In theses next scriptures, we at VAL-TE’ believe refers to the belief that those who came before us – family members, elders, and our collective memory and identity, a treasure chest from the past that we cherish, enjoy, and are responsible for passing on to the future, who have passed away – are not truly gone.”There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’ “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, and he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment. Abraham said to him, “They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’” Luke 16: 19-31 NKJV
Biblical Word
ANCESTOR – When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the LORD your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I command you today, then the LORD your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you. Even if you have been banished to the most distant land that belonged to your fathers, and you will take possession of it. He will make you more prosperous and numerous than your fathers. Deuteronomy 30: 1-5 NIV
Reference
Maccabees 2: 49-51 – When the time came for Mattathias to die, he said to his sons, “These are times of violence and distress. Arrogant people are in control and have made us an object of ridicule. But you, my sons, must be devoted to the Law and ready to die to defend God’s covenant without ancestors. Remember what our ancestors did and how much they accomplished in their day. Follow their example, and you will be rewarded with great glory and undying fame. GNT
Significance
Example (We are continually re-created and helping to re-create anew as we influence each other) – We at VAL-TE’ also believe they exist in a spiritual realm, acting as a “living dead” support system, guiding, protecting, and influencing the lives of their living descendants. Is about recognizing that we are the product of many lives and, by acknowledging them, you gain a support system that helps us navigate life’s challenges. Emphasizes honoring the faithful ones, learning from their examples, and recognizing generational impact, while strictly forbidding recognizing that family ties don[t end with death or trying to get advice from someone who died, directing people to show deep love and respect, and honor for God alone through Immanuel as the sole mediator, your whole life,
