Although I have issues with the top LDS / Brighamite church leaders, I do believe that Yeshua / Jesus called Joseph Smith as a prophet of the Elohim / God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.
The LDS / Brighamite church leaders give us clues of who they are serving if we are willing to pay attention. One example is the shape of the LDS / Brighamite Church Office Building also know as the COB, how it is the largest phallic / dick / obelisk I am aware of, complete with a rounded top and two balls.
Despite the fact this is a huge clue of who they are following, it is not what I want to focus on right now. I want to talk about Beelzebub, also known as Lord of the Flies, and how he is mentioned in the talk Choosing Righteous Desires given by Elder Robert C Gay who was in the Presidency of the Seventy for the LDS / Brighamite church when the talk Choosing Righteous Desires was given.
First thing I want to make sure pepole know is that Beelzebub is another name for Satan.
BibleHub, Hebrew 1176: Baal Zebub:
Strong’s Concordance:
Baal Zebub: “Baal of flies,” a Philistine god
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
NAS Exhaustive Concordance:
Word Origin: from Baal [H1168] and zebub [H2070]
Definition: “Baal of flies,” a Philistine godBibleHub, Hebrew 1168: Baal:
Strong’s Concordance:
Definition: a heathen godBibleHub, Hebrew 2070: zebub:
Strong’s Concordance:
Definition: a fly… made themselves Baal-berith for a god”; by Baal-berith is meant the Zebub (fly) idol of Ekron, and every idolater (at that time) made an image of his idol in miniature in order to keep it constantly at hand and to be able at any time to take it out …
The Babylonian Talmud, Vol. 1 of 9: Tract Sabbath, Page 186In Christianity, the name Beelzebub or Beelzebul may appear as an alternate name for Satan, or else may refer to the name of a lesser devil. This apparently derives from the New Testament’s preservation of an otherwise unknown Jewish tradition in which Baal Zebub was thought of as the “prince of demons.”
BeelzebubThe Devil, also referred to as Satan, is best known as the personification of evil and the nemesis of good people everywhere. His image and story have evolved over the years, and the Devil has been called different names in various cultures, including Beelzebub, Lucifer, Satan, Baphomet and Mephistopheles, with various physical descriptions including horns and cloven hooves instead of feet. But this malevolent being—and his legion of demons—continue to strike fear in people as the antithesis of all things good.
The DevilNames for the Devil are numerous: Besides Lucifer, he may be referred to as the Prince of Darkness, Beelzebub, Mephistopheles, Baphomet, Lord of the Flies, the Antichrist, Father of Lies, Moloch or simply Satan.
The DevilBEELZEBUB, BEELZEBUL (BAALZEBUB) be ĕl’-ze bəb, be ĕl’ ze bəl (bōōl), Βεελζεβούλ, G1015, lord of dung or filth (from rabbinic word זְבוּלdung, and בָּעַל֮, H1250, lord). The spelling “Beelzebub” came from the Vul. tr. which derives the word from the Heb. בָּעַל זְבוּב, Baalzebub, “Lord of the flies” (q.v.) KJV and ASV follow the Vul. here, but RSV follows the Gr. of the best MSS and renders it “Beelzebul.”
The term is used first in the NT by Jesus, but evidently was a name applied to Jesus by the Jewish leaders (Matt 10:25). The Gr. οἰ κοδεσπότην, “lord of the house” would be in Heb. בָּעַל הַבַּיִת. Possibly here a play on words was intended by Jesus. Jesus then contrasts His true identity with this degrading epithet hurled at Him by His enemies. He is “Lord of the house,” but they have called him “Lord of the dung heaps.”
In another context, Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul (12:24). Here Beelzebul is further defined as the prince of demons. This would be tantamount to accusing Jesus of being a demon (δαιμόνιον, G1228) under subjection to the prince of demons, Beelzebul. It cannot be established, however, whether Beelzebul was considered to be Satan himself or some lesser prince.
Beelzebub (Beelzebul, Baalzebub)Merriam Websterer Dictionary, Beelzebub:
1) devilIn Scripture, Satan is referred to as Lucifer or the devil, to name a few. The evolution of the Beelzebub as a reference to Satan is linked to the Pharisees. The name became a bitter, scornful word, and Jews began to use it as a reference to Satan.
Who is Beelzebub in the Bible? Name Meaning and Bible Significancebe-el’-ze-bub (in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) is an error (after the Vulgate) for Beelzebul (Revised Version margin) Beelzeboul; Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek, Beezeboul):
In the time of Christ this was the current name for the chief or prince of demons, and was identified with SATAN (which see) and the DEVIL (which see). The Jews committed the unpardonable sin of ascribing Christ’s work of casting out demons to Beelzebul, thus ascribing to the worst source the supreme manifestation of goodness (Matthew 10:25; 12:24,27; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15,18,19). There can be little doubt that it is the same name as BAALZEBUB (which see). It is a well-known phenomenon in the history of religions that the gods of one nation become the devils of its neighbors and enemies. When the Aryans divided into Indians and Iranians, the Devas remained gods for the Indians, but became devils (daevas) for the Iranians, while the Ahuras remained gods for the Iranians and became devils (asuras) for the Indians. Why Baalzebub became Beelzebul, why the b changed into l, is a matter of conjecture. It may have been an accident of popular pronunciation, or a conscious perversion (Beelzebul in Syriac = “lord of dung”), or Old Testament zebhubh may have been a perversion, accidental or intentional of zebhul (= “house”), so that Baalzebul meant “lord of the house.” These are the chief theories offered (Cheyne in EB; Barton in Hastings, ERE).
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia – Beelzebub, Bible Study Tools
There are various aliases for Beelzebub and they exist for multiple reasons. One reason is because of translation issues and the Septuagint along with the Israelites doing wordplay. Needless to say it is the same false god, Satan, just different names for him. Different Bibles translate the same name differently.
The name “Beelzebub,” written also “Beelzebul,” which occurs nowhere else in Jewish literature, is a variant form of “Baal Zebub,” the god of Eḳron, whose oracle King Ahaziah consulted during his illness, provoking thereby the wrath of God (II Kings i. 2-16); the name is commonly explained after the Septuagint and Josephus, “Ant.” ix. 2, § 1, as the “Lord of Flies” (see Baal-zebub).
BEELZEBUB or BEELZEBUL(Gr. form Beel’zebul), the name given to Satan, and found only in the New Testament ( Matthew 10:25 ; Matthew 12:24 Matthew 12:27 ; Mark 3:22 ). It is probably the same as Baalzebub (q.v.), the god of Ekron, meaning “the lord of flies,” or, as others think, “the lord of dung,” or “the dung-god.”
Easton’s Bible Dictionary – Beelzebub, Bible Study Toolsbe-el’-ze-bub (in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) is an error (after the Vulgate) for Beelzebul (Revised Version margin) Beelzeboul; Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek, Beezeboul):
In the time of Christ this was the current name for the chief or prince of demons, and was identified with SATAN (which see) and the DEVIL (which see). The Jews committed the unpardonable sin of ascribing Christ’s work of casting out demons to Beelzebul, thus ascribing to the worst source the supreme manifestation of goodness (Matthew 10:25; 12:24,27; Mark 3:22; Luke 11:15,18,19). There can be little doubt that it is the same name as BAALZEBUB (which see). It is a well-known phenomenon in the history of religions that the gods of one nation become the devils of its neighbors and enemies. When the Aryans divided into Indians and Iranians, the Devas remained gods for the Indians, but became devils (daevas) for the Iranians, while the Ahuras remained gods for the Iranians and became devils (asuras) for the Indians. Why Baalzebub became Beelzebul, why the b changed into l, is a matter of conjecture. It may have been an accident of popular pronunciation, or a conscious perversion (Beelzebul in Syriac = “lord of dung”), or Old Testament zebhubh may have been a perversion, accidental or intentional of zebhul (= “house”), so that Baalzebul meant “lord of the house.” These are the chief theories offered (Cheyne in EB; Barton in Hastings, ERE).
T. Rees
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia – Beelzebub, Bible Study ToolsBeelzebub is the Greek version of the name Baal-zebub, a pagan deity worshipped in the ancient Philistine city of Ekron during Old Testament times. The name means “the lord of flies” (2 Kings 1:2), which is significant as golden fly images have been discovered during excavations at ancient Philistine sites. After the Philistines, the Jews changed the name to “Beelzeboul,” as used in the Greek New Testament, which means “lord of dung” and refers to the fly god that was worshipped for protection from fly bites. According to certain biblical scholars, Beelzebub was also known as the “god of filth,” which later became a term of contempt in the mouth of the Pharisees. As a result, Beelzebub was a particularly despised deity, and his name was used by the Jews as another name for Satan.
Who is Beelzebub in the Bible? Name Meaning and Bible SignificanceWe should also note that Beelzebub is the Greek form of the word Baal-zebub. There are strong connections to Baal worship in conjunction with the worship of Beelzebub.
Who is Beelzebub in the Bible? Name Meaning and Bible SignificanceBeelzebub is the Greek form of the name Baal-zebub, a pagan Philistine god worshiped in the ancient Philistine city of Ekron during the Old Testament times. It is a term signifying “the lord of flies” (2 Kings 1:2). Archaeological excavations at ancient Philistine sites have uncovered golden images of flies. After the time of the Philistines, the Jews changed the name to “Beelzeboul,” as used in the Greek New Testament, meaning “lord of dung.” This name referenced the god of the fly that was worshiped to obtain deliverance from the injuries of that insect. Some biblical scholars believe Beelzebub was also known as the “god of filth,” which later became a name of bitter scorn in the mouth of the Pharisees. As a result, Beelzebub was a particularly contemptible deity, and his name was used by the Jews as an epithet for Satan.
Who was Beelzebub?, Got QuestionsBEELZEBUB, BEELZEBUL (BAALZEBUB) be ĕl’-ze bəb, be ĕl’ ze bəl (bōōl), Βεελζεβούλ, G1015, lord of dung or filth (from rabbinic word זְבוּלdung, and בָּעַל֮, H1250, lord). The spelling “Beelzebub” came from the Vul. tr. which derives the word from the Heb. בָּעַל זְבוּב, Baalzebub, “Lord of the flies” (q.v.) KJV and ASV follow the Vul. here, but RSV follows the Gr. of the best MSS and renders it “Beelzebul.”
The term is used first in the NT by Jesus, but evidently was a name applied to Jesus by the Jewish leaders (Matt 10:25). The Gr. οἰ κοδεσπότην, “lord of the house” would be in Heb. בָּעַל הַבַּיִת. Possibly here a play on words was intended by Jesus. Jesus then contrasts His true identity with this degrading epithet hurled at Him by His enemies. He is “Lord of the house,” but they have called him “Lord of the dung heaps.”
In another context, Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul (12:24). Here Beelzebul is further defined as the prince of demons. This would be tantamount to accusing Jesus of being a demon (δαιμόνιον, G1228) under subjection to the prince of demons, Beelzebul. It cannot be established, however, whether Beelzebul was considered to be Satan himself or some lesser prince.
Beelzebub (Beelzebul, Baalzebub)Beelzebub, also Ba‘al Zebûb or Ba‘al Zəvûv (Hebrew בעל זבוב, with numerous variants—in addition to Beelzebub, Ba‘al Zebûb, and Ba‘al Zəvûv, (בעל זבוב), there are several variants such as Belzebud, Beezelbub, Beezlebub, Beazlebub, Belzaboul, Beelzeboul, Baalsebul, Baalzebubg, Belzebuth Beelzebuth, and Beelzebus) was reportedly the name of a deity worshiped in the Philistine city of Ekron. Little is known about this god and his worship, and the name itself appears to be a Hebrew variation designed to denigrate the deity as the “Lord of the Flies.” Originally, it may have referred to a “Lord of the High Place (Zebul)” or possibly the god of a place called Zebub. The term appears in Christian texts as the name of a demon or devil, often interchanged with Beelzebul.
BeelzebubIn Christianity, the name Beelzebub or Beelzebul may appear as an alternate name for Satan, or else may refer to the name of a lesser devil. This apparently derives from the New Testament’s preservation of an otherwise unknown Jewish tradition in which Baal Zebub was thought of as the “prince of demons.”
BeelzebubIn Mark 3:22, the scribes accuse Jesus Christ of driving out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. The name also appears in the expanded version in Matthew 12:24,27 and Luke 11:15, 18–19, as well as in Matthew 10:25.
Beelzebub
In the Old Testament / Tanak / Hebrew Bible the word Beelzebub is only used in 2 Kings 1, but allusions are drawn in other places. In 2 King 1, YHWH Elohim had Elijah tell king Ahaziah that he was going to die in his bed because Ahaziah sought after Satan / Beelzebub instead of YHWH Elohim. This is still very applicable today in that those who seek Satan’s counsel will die the second death which is being seperated from YHWH Elohim. In verse 14 the second D stanza it even brings out how fire came out of heaven consuming those who were listening and obeying king Ahaziah, who was a seeker of Satan’s counsel, just like the Lord of Hosts will send fire and brimestone in judgement of those who follow Satan seekers in the end times, see Important Coming Dates of when this will happen.
JST 2 Kings 1 [Bold are JST / Inspired Version / New Translation of the Bible]
AA 1 Then Moab rebelled
AB against Israel
AC after the death of Ahab.
-BA 2 And Ahaziah fell down
-B-B through a lattice [barrier] in his [Ahaziah] upper chamber
-B–C that was in Samaria,
-B—D and was sick:
-B–CA and he sent messengers,
-B–CB and said unto them,
-B-B Go, inquire of Baal-zebub [Lord of Flies] the god of Ekron
-BA whether I [Ahaziah] shall recover of this disease.
–CAA 3 But the angel of the Lord [YHWH] said to Elijah the Tishbite,
–CA-B Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria,
–CA–C and say unto them,
–CA-B Is it not because there is not a God [Elohim] in Israel,
–CAA that ye go to inquire of Baal-zebub [Lord of Flies] the god of Ekron?
–CBA 4 Now therefore thus saith the Lord [YHWH],
–CB-B Thou shalt not come down from that bed
–CB–C on which thou art gone up,
–CB-B but shalt surely die.
–CBA And Elijah departed.
—DAA 5 And when the messengers
—DAB turned back unto him [Ahaziah],
—DBA he [Ahaziah] said unto them [messengers],
—DBB Why are ye [messengers] now turned back?
—-EA 6 And they [messengers] said unto him [Ahaziah],
—-E-B There came a man [Elijah] up to meet us [messengers],
—-E–C and said unto us [messengers],
—-E—D Go, turn again unto the king [Ahaziah] that sent you [messengers],
—-E—-E and say unto him [Ahaziah],
—-E—–F Thus saith the Lord [YHWH],
—-E—-E Is it not because there is not a God [Elohim] in Israel,
—-E—D that thou [Ahaziah] sendest to inquire of Baal-zebub [Lord of Flies] the god of Ekron?
—-E–C therefore thou [Ahaziah] shalt not come down from that bed
—-E-B on which thou [Ahaziah] art gone up,
—-EA but shalt surely die.
—–FA 7 And he [Ahaziah] said unto them [messengers],
—–F-B What manner of man
—–F–C was he [Elijah]
—–F-B which came up to meet you [messengers],
—–FA and told you [messengers] these words?
——GAAA 8 And they [messengers] answered him [Ahaziah],
——GAA-B He [Elijah] was an hairy [authority] man,
——GAA–C and girt with a girdle [belt] of leather
——GAA–C about his [Elijah] loins.
——GAA-B And he [Elijah] said,
——GAA It is Elijah the Tishbite.
——GABAA 9 Then the king [Ahaziah] sent unto him [Elijah]
——GABAB a captain of fifty with his [captain] fifty.
——GAB-B And he [captain] went up to him [Elijah]:
——GAB–C and, behold, he [captain] sat on the top of an hill.
——GAB–C And he spake unto him [Elijah],
——GAB-B Thou man of God [Elohim],
——GABAA the king [Ahaziah] hath said,
——GABAB Come down.
——GBAAA 10 And Elijah answered and said
——GBAAB to the captain of fifty,
——GBA-B If I [Elijah] be a man of God [Elohim],
——GBA–C then let fire come down out of heaven,
——GBA–C and consume thee [captain] and thy [captain] fifty.
——GBA-B And there came down fire out of heaven,
——GBAAA and consumed him [captain]
——GBAAB and his [captain] fifty.
——GBBA 11 Again also he [Ahaziah] sent unto him [Elijah]
——GBB-B another captain of fifty with his [captain] fifty.
——GBB–C And he [captain] answered and said unto him [Elijah],
——GBB–C O man of God [Elohim],
——GBB-B thus hath the king [Ahaziah] said,
——GBBA Come down quickly.
—–FA 12 And Elijah answered and said unto them [captain],
—–F-B If I [Elijah] be a man of God [Elohim],
—–F–C let fire come down out of heaven,
—–F–C and consume thee [captain] and thy [captain] fifty.
—–F-B And the fire of God [Elohim] came down out of heaven,
—–FA and consumed him [captain] and his [captain] fifty.
—-EA 13 And he [Ahaziah] sent again
—-E-B a captain of the third fifty with his [captain] fifty.
—-E–C And the third captain of fifty went up,
—-E—D and came and fell on his [captain] knees before Elijah,
—-E—-E and besought him [Elijah],
—-E—–F and said unto him [Elijah],
—-E—-E O man of God [Elohim],
—-E—D I [captain] pray thee [Elijah],
—-E–C let my [captain] life,
—-E-B and the life of these fifty thy [Elijah] servants,
—-EA be precious in thy [Elijah] sight.
—DA 14 Behold, there came fire down out of heaven,
—D-B and burnt up the two captains
—D-B of the former fifties with their fifties;
—DA therefore let my [captain] life now be precious in thy [Elijah] sight.
–CAA 15 And the angel of the Lord [YHWH] said unto Elijah,
–CA-B Go down with him [captain]:
–CA–C be not afraid of him [captain].
–CA–C And he [Elijah] arose,
–CA-B and went down with him [captain]
–CAA unto the king [Ahaziah].
–CBAA 16 And he [Elijah] said unto him [captain],
–CBAB Thus saith the Lord [YHWH],
–CB-B Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers
–CB–C to inquire of Baal-zebub [Lord of Flies] the god of Ekron,
–CB—DA is it not because
–CB—DB there is no God [Elohim] in Israel
–CB—DC to inquire of His [YHWH] word?
–CB–C therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed
–CB-B on which thou art gone up,
–CBA but shalt surely die.
-BA 17 So he [Ahaziah] died
-B-BA according to the word of the Lord [YHWH]
-B-BB which Elijah had spoken.
-B–C And Jehoram reigned in his stead
-B-BA in the second year of Jehoram
-B-BB the son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah;
-BA because he had no son.
AA 18 Now the rest of the acts of Ahaziah which he did,
AB are they not written
AC in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
These types of allusions to Satan are still alive and well in todays culture. One example is from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
This picture of Willy Wonka, who represents Satan, is right after those who were praising him are burned by fire just like what will happen during the Second Coming, see Important Coming Dates. Interesting to note is how the the dolls that represent people who were praising Willy Wonka / Satan have a skin issue that looks like leprosy which is symbolic of sinning.
For those who don’t understand why that picture of Willy Wonka is relevant to the discussion. Let me explain, the glasses that Willy Wonka has on make it look like he has bug eyes or in other words it make it look like he has the eyes of a fly. The image is designed to make Milly Wonka look like Beelzebub the Lord of the Flies also know as the Lord of the demons.
This transcript of what is being said around the picture is very telling also. First Willy Wonka declares how he is the son of the morning that fell from Heaven to Earth. Then it is shown how Willy Wonka won’t shake hands because he is immitating how Satan can’t shake our hands because he doesn’t have a tabernacle of flesh. The transcript also shows Willy Wonka doesn’t care about these kids, who represent the nations from Daniel’s prophecies, just as Satan doesn’t care for his followers. At the end of this little section it is brought out how Willy Wonka’s workers are used to hot climate just like hell is described as hot in the Hebrew scriptures. There are other scenes in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that the fly eyes are used such as the song about Greece from 01:07:54 to 01:09:41. Rome in the TV Room from 01:24:22 – 01:34:21. And the AntiChrist / Moon Child shining Satan’s shoes to make his sinful ways look good from 01:43:06 to 01:45:04. For those who are interested I go scene by scene expounding what this movie is promoting in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
00:36:32 Wasn’t that just magnificent?
00:36:34 I was worried it was getting dodgy in the middle part, but then that finale….
00:36:39 Wow!
00:36:43 Who are you?
00:36:45 -He’s Willy Wonka. -Really?
00:36:58 “Good morning, starshine.
00:37:01 The Earth says hello.”
00:37:11 “Dear guests, greetings.
00:37:14 Welcome to the factory. I shake you warmly by the hand.
00:37:22 My name is Willy Wonka.”
00:37:25 Then shouldn’t you be up there?
00:37:27 I couldn’t very well watch the show from up there, now, could I, little girl?
00:37:31 Mr. Wonka, l don’t know if you’ll remember me…
00:37:35 …but l used to work here in the factory.
00:37:39 Were you one of those despicable spies who tried to steal…
00:37:42 …my life’s work and sell it to parasitic, copycat, candy-making cads?
00:37:46 No, sir.
00:37:48 Then wonderful. Welcome back.
00:37:49 Let’s get a move on, kids.
00:37:54 AUGUSTUS: Don’t you want to know our names?
00:37:56 Can’t imagine how it would matter. Come quickly. Far too much to see.
00:38:07 WONKA: Just drop your coats anywhere.
00:38:15 -Mr. Wonka? Sure is toasty in here. -What?
00:38:19 Oh, l have to keep it warm. My workers are used to an extremely hot climate.
Gnats are simply a specific type of fly.
Some entomologists consider only non-biting flies to be gnats. Certain universities and institutes also distinguish eye gnats: the Smithsonian Institution describes them as “non-biting flies, no bigger than a few grains of salt, … attracted to fluids secreted by your eyes”.
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As nematoceran flies, adult gnats have antennae with at least six segments that are often long and slender. They are generally slender-bodied with long and narrow wings.
Black fly (Simuliidae) and biting midges (Ceratopogonidae), also belonging to the gnat category, are small, sometimes barely visible, blood-sucking flies commonly known in many areas as biting gnats, sand flies, punkies or “no-see-ums”, among other names.
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In general, gnats go through the four life stages of egg, larva, pupa and adult, similar to other flies.
Gnat – WikipediaGnats are a group of tiny, winged flies. They belong to the fly order Diptera, which includes mosquitoes, flies, and maggots. You may also hear them called biting midges or blackflies, among other names.
Gnats: What to KnowGnats, also known as no-see-ums, are small flies in the Mycetophilidae family and suborder Nematocera, which includes midges, biting gnats, mosquitoes, crane flies, and black gnats.
What are Gnats?Gnats are a diverse group of small, flying insects that belong to the order Diptera, which also includes mosquitoes and flies.
Gnat: What You Need to Knowgnat, any member of several species of small flies that bite and annoy humans. Several nonbiting insects, such as the midges, which resemble mosquitoes, are also sometimes known as gnats. In North America the name is often applied to the black fly, midge, fungus gnat, biting midge, fruit fly (qq.v.), and other small flies that hover about the eyes of humans and other animals. In Great Britain the name usually refers to mosquitoes or less commonly to crane flies (family Tipulidae).
Gnat: insect“Gnats” is not actually a scientific classification. Instead, it’s a loose term for a number of different species of very small, flying insects. These flies lay their eggs in damp organic environments such as potting soil, pipe drains, or rotting produce.
How to get rid of Gnats
As I bring out in Joseph Smith’s Last Dream mires are symbolic of sin and the despair that comes from sinning. Mires are full of dead and decaying plant matter which is what gnats, which are flies, live off off. Just like how demons thrive when they trick us into committing sins. Gnats, which are flies, thrive off of areas and food that are symbolic of a sinful nature. Dead leaves are symbolic of judgements from YHWH Elohim because they fall off dead or hibernating aka sleeping [sinning] trees and trees are symbolic of people see Tree of Life Follow Him Chiasmus. Gnats also like rotten roots, which is among decaying plant matter, but it is more because the root goes back to Torah see Scripture Study 2023-04-19, rotten roots are going against Torah. Rotten fruit is symbolic of works that are contrary or breaking Torah. Overripe fruit goes back to how YHWH Elohim the Lord of Hosts will destroy nations when they are ripe with sins.
While the usurper was threatening to MURDER Joseph additional noisy and vulgar men came to fight the others for the premises [restoration] and forgot about Joseph and what he taught. The fighting among themselves is what those of the Abominable church does as stated in 1 Nephi (LDS 22:13-16) (RLDS 7:26-35). In the Book of Mormon when two different churches of God [Elohim], Zarahemla and Alma the elder, find out about each other they did not fight with each other or create a council of churches, they joined together and became one church of God [Elohim]. Another word for mud is mire (see tit H2916 and 1828 Webster’s Dictionary MIRE). There are two things that the mud / mire represents. First the wickedness in the restoration from not keeping God’s [Elohim’s] laws. And second how these men, which represent branches of the restoration, hate Joseph Smith and what he restored. They have allowed the false doctrines from the sea beast to come in and decay the truth. “Mires are nutrient-poor and acidic” and are full of decay according to Mire, Wikipedia. Anther aspect of mires/peatlands have stagnant aka dead or not flowing water as brought out in Peatlands and marshes, remarkable wetlands, which otherwise would have cleaned out the decaying matter. Hence the need for real revelation [water] from YHWH and to publish it according to the scriptures.
Joseph Smith’s Last DreamGnats have been known to eat algae, decaying plant matter, fungi, nectar, and plant roots. For some species, the female requires a blood meal in order to lay eggs.
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Houseplants attract fungus gnats, especially if the soil is retaining a lot of moisture or holds decaying plant matter.
Gnats: What to KnowFor fungus gnats: Fungus gnats live and breed in the soil of your potted indoor plants. Remove dead leaves on top of the soil. If you suspect mold or fungus, replace the pot liner, the soil, or both. If the root has rotted, consider replacing the plant altogether.
For fruit flies: Remove rotten or overripe fruit from the kitchen. Dispose of all organic foods outside. Tie the plastic bag tightly and properly close the trash bin to prevent gnats from getting attracted to the smell and breeding inside the trash can.
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Decaying organic material: Fungus gnats love rotting plants and flowers. Things they feed on include fungus, mold, moss, and compost. They typically live in your potting soil where they can feed on either root rot or decaying leaves.
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Remove dead material on top of the soil. Pick up and discard dead leaves, twigs, flowers, etc.
What Causes Gnats and How to Get Rid of ThemWhen the eggs hatch, the gnat larvae will feed on the decaying organic matter around them.
What are Gnats?They are attracted to the scent of decaying organic matter, which serves as a food source for many species. This explains why they are often found near compost piles, rotting fruit, and other areas where organic material is breaking down.
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They feed on decaying organic matter, breaking it down and returning valuable nutrients to the soil.
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Fungus gnats, as their name suggests, are often found in areas with decaying organic matter, such as potted plants or damp soil. They are attracted to the fungi that grow on decomposing material and can become a nuisance in indoor settings.
Drain gnats, on the other hand, are commonly found near drains, sewage systems, and other moist areas. They are attracted to the organic matter that accumulates in these locations and can become a problem in homes and commercial buildings.
Sand gnats, also known as sand flies or biting midges, are a different type of gnat that can cause annoyance and discomfort. Found in sandy coastal areas, these gnats are known for their painful bites, which can leave itchy welts on their victims.
Gnat: What You Need to Know“Gnats” is not actually a scientific classification. Instead, it’s a loose term for a number of different species of very small, flying insects. These flies lay their eggs in damp organic environments such as potting soil, pipe drains, or rotting produce.
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Once indoors, gnats often infest trash cans, rotten fruit, and other moist places where decomposing organic matter exists.
How to get rid of Gnats
With all this in mind I now want to move onto Elder Robert C Gay‘s talk Choosing Righteous Desires where he states how he prayed to bring back a gnat which is a fly, which is symbolic of Satan, to come back in power.
I close with this personal experience and testimony from my life. Years ago, as a college sophomore, I was studying for final exams in an apartment by myself. It was a warm day, and as I was reviewing my papers, a gnat started buzzing in front of my face. The persistence of the gnat began to really annoy me. Finally, I had enough. I raised my hands and slapped them together and killed the gnat. I cannot explain to this day what happened next: I looked down at the dead gnat in the palm of my hand and felt great compassion. I said to myself, “That gnat did not need to die. It is only dead because of my frustration and impatience.” I then knelt and prayed to God to forgive me and let that gnat live again. As I finished that prayer, the gnat flew from my hand.
Elder Robert C Gay, Choosing Righteous Desires
A gnat, which is a fly, is simply another level of obfuscation that Elder Robert C Gay is using in his talk Choosing Righteous Desires to hid in plain sight from the uninitiated who he is really talking about while at the same time signaling who he is following to the initiated.
Studying for the final exams points to how this life is a test to see if we will keep YHWH’s / Yeshua’s / Jesus’ Torah.
Abraham 3:25
A And we will prove them herewith,
-B to see if they will do all things [Torah]
-B whatsoever the Lord [YHWH] their God [Elohim]
A shall command them;Ecclesiastes 12:13
A Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
-B Fear [revere] God [Elohim],
-B and KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS:
A for this is the WHOLE DUTY [PURPOSE] of man.Jacob (LDS 2:21) (RLDS 2:26-28)
A Do ye not suppose that such things are abominable unto Him who created all flesh?
-B And the one being is as precious in His sight as the other.
–C And all flesh is of the dust;
-B and for the selfsame END [PURPOSE / GOAL] hath He created them,
C THAT THEY SHOULD KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS [LAW / TORAH] AND GLORIFY HIM FOREVER.2 Nephi (LDS 26:27) (RLDS 11:102-103)
A Hath He commanded any that they should not partake of His salvation?
-B Behold I say unto you, Nay;
-B but He hath given it free for all men;
A and He hath commanded His people that THEY SHOULD PERSUADE ALL MEN TO REPENT.Alma (LDS 34:32) (RLDS 16:228)
A For behold, this life is the time for men to prepare to meet God [Elohim];
B yea, behold the day of this life is the day for men to perform their labors.D&C (LDS 15:6) (RLDS 13) (1833 13) (1835 40) (1844 40) And now, behold, I say unto you, that the thing which will be of the most worth unto you will be to declare repentance unto this people, that you may bring souls unto me, that you may rest with them in the kingdom of my Father. Amen.
Being a warm day and being annoyed by the gnat, which is a fly, brings out how initially he did not like Satan or want to go to hell. Which is why Elder Robert C Gay used to fight against Satan noted how the gnat, which is a fly was dead in his hand and hands are symbolic of works. I said used to because in the end Elder Robert C Gay gave in to Satan’s temptations and worked to bring power back to the gnat which is a fly and is symbolic of Satan. For the gnat which is a fly, to fly way means he had wings, and wings are symbolic of power. Elder Robert C Gay is seeking to give power back to Satan through his lying and deceitful words which weakens our desire to keep YHWH’s ancient and eternal Torah which teaches us how to be like Yeshua / Jesus such that we will reconize Him because we will be like Him see Catch and Understand.
There are other troubling statements in Elder Robert C Gay talk Choosing Righteous Desires such as the following:
Those who live by covenant do not by any means live perfect lives, but they refine their lives through daily repentance.
Elder Robert C Gay, Choosing Righteous Desires
Initially on the surface this seems like a good statement. But as we dig into the details of this statement from the prospective of what YHWH’s holy prophets have stated you will begin to see the problems with it.
Repentance is a thing that cannot be trifled with every day. Daily transgression and DAILY REPENTANCE IS NOT THAT WHICH IS PLEASING IN THE SIGHT OF GOD [ELOHIM].
Joseph Smith, Words of Joseph Smith – Deluxe Study Edition, Kindle Locations 10455-10456Matthew (JST 5:50) (KJV 48) [Bold are JST / Inspired Version / New Translation of the Bible]
A Ye are therefore commanded to be perfect,
B even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.3 Nephi (LDS 12:48) (RLDS 5:92)
A Therefore I [Yeshua] would that ye should be perfect
B even as I [Yeshua], or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.2 Corinthians 13:11
AA Finally, brethren, farewell.
AB Be perfect,
-B be of good comfort,
–C be of one mind [Torah],
–C live in peace;
-B and the God [Elohim] of love and peace
A shall be with you.Lectures on Faith 5:2 … and descended in suffering below that which man can suffer, or, in other words, suffered greater sufferings, and was exposed to more powerful contradictions than any man can be. But notwithstanding all this, he kept the law of God, and remained without sin: SHOWING THEREBY THAT IT IS IN THE POWER OF MAN TO KEEP THE LAW [TORAH] AND REMAIN ALSO WITHOUT SIN. …
Joseph Smith, the modern day Elijah see Mighty and Strong One, boldly states that “daily repentance” is not something we should be doing which is in direct contradiction to what Elder Robert C Gay taught. Keep in mind that in Matthew (JST 5:50) (KJV 5:48) Yeshua / Jesus is commanding us to perfect or in otherwords to stop sinning. And as Nephi brings out when YHWH Elohim commands something He provides a way for us to do it.
1 Nephi (LDS 3:7) (RLDS 1:65)
AA And it came to pass that I, Nephi,
AB said unto my father:
BA I will go and do the things which the Lord [YHWH] hath commanded,
B-B for I know that the Lord [YHWH] giveth no commandments unto the children of men,
B-B save He [YHWH] shall prepare a way for them
BA that they may accomplish the thing which He [YHWH] commandeth them.
The way to be now perfect is to do that which is perfect, and king David in Psalm 19:7 tells us that which is perfect and it is Torah. If we do not become perfect and keep doing our sinful ways, Yeshua / Jesus will tell us that we need to depart from Him.
Psalm 19:7
A The law [H8451: Torah] of the Lord [YHWH] is perfect,
B converting the soul:
A the testimony [Torah] of the Lord [YHWH] is sure,
B making wise the simple.Matthew (JST 7:30-33) (KJV 7:21-23) [Bold are JST / Inspired Version / New Translation of the Bible]
AA 30 21 Verily I [Yeshua] say unto you,
AB it is not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord,
AC that shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;
-BA but he that doeth the will [Torah]
-BB of My Father who is in heaven.
–CA 31 For the day soon cometh,
–C-B that men shall come before Me [Yeshua] to judgment,
–CA to be judged according to their works.
-BA 32 22 And many will say to unto me in that day, Lord, Lord,
-B-B have we not prophesied in Thy [Yeshua] name;
-B-B and in Thy [Yeshua] name cast out devils;
-BA and in Thy [Yeshua] name done many wonderful works?
AA 33 23 And then will I [Yeshua] say
AB Ye never knew Me [Yeshua];
AC depart from me ye that work iniquity [break Torah].
The scriptures defines saints as those who are striving to keep YHWH Elohim’s Torah. The most clear verse for this principle is D&C (LDS 125:2), there are many other passages from the Hebrew scripture that this is taught in.
D&C (LDS 125:2)
AA Verily, thus saith the Lord [YHWH],
AB I [YHWH] say unto you,
-BA if those who call themselves by My [YHWH] name [character]
-BB and are essaying [trying] to be My [YHWH] saints,
–CA if they will do My [YHWH] will [Torah]
–CB and keep My [YHWH] commandments [Torah] concerning them,
—DA let them gather themselves together
—DB unto the places which I [YHWH] shall appoint unto them
–CA by My [YHWH] servant Joseph,
–CB and build up cities
-BA unto My [YHWH]
-BB name [character],
AA that they may be prepared
AB for that which is in store for a time to come.Deuteronomy 33:2-3
AA 2 And he said, The Lord [YHWH]
A-B came from Sinai [Torah],
A-B and rose up from Seir unto them;
AA He [YHWH] shined forth from mount Paran,
-B and He [YHWH] came with ten thousands of saints:
-B from His [YHWH] right hand went a fiery [judging] law [Torah] for them.
AA 3 Yea, He [YHWH] loved the people;
A-B all His [YHWH] saints are in Thy [YHWH] hand:
A-B and they sat down at Thy [YHWH] feet [path];
AA every one shall receive of Thy [YHWH] words [Torah].1 Samuel 2:9
A He [YHWH] will keep the feet [path / Torah] of His [YHWH] saints,
B and the wicked shall be silent in darkness [sins];
C for by [their own] strength shall no man prevail.2 Chronicles 6:41
AA Now therefore arise [obey Torah], O Lord [YHWH] God [Elohim],
AB into Thy [YHWH] resting place,
-BA Thou [YHWH],
-BB and the ark [Torah] of Thy [YHWH] strength:
-BA let Thy [YHWH] priests, O Lord [YHWH] God [Elohim],
-BB be clothed with salvation,
AA and let Thy [YHWH] saints rejoice
AB in goodness [Torah].Proverbs 2:8
A He keepeth the paths of judgment [Torah],
B and preserveth the way of his saints.Daniel 7:22
A Until the Ancient of days came,
B and judgment [Torah] was given to the saints of the most High;
C and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.Ephesians 4:12
A For the perfecting [Torahing] of the saints,
-B for the work of the ministry,
A for the edifying of the body of Christ [Messiah]:Ephesians 5:3
AA But fornication [Torah commandment],
AB and all uncleanness [Torah ritual],
AC or covetousness [Torah commandment],
BA let it not be once
BB named among you,
BC as becometh saints;Colossians 1:2
AA To the saintsand[even] faithful brethren
AB in Christ [Messiah] which are at Colosse:
-BA Grace be unto you [given to those who strive to keep Torah],
-BB and peace [given to those who strive to keep Torah],
AA from God [Elohim] our Father
ABand[even] the Lord [YHWH] Jesus [Yeshua] Christ [the Messiah].Colossians 1:12
A Giving thanks unto the Father,
B which hath made us meet to be partakers
C of the inheritance of the saints in light [Torah see All Things you Should DO]:1 Thessalonians 3:13
A To the end He [YHWH] may stablish your hearts [Torah is to be written on our hearts]
-B unblameable in holiness [Torah] before God [Elohim],
–C even our Father,
-B at the coming of our Lord [YHWH] Jesus [Yeshua] Christ [the Messiah]
A with all His [YHWH] saints.Revelation 14:12
A Here is the patience of the saints:
-B here are they that keep the commandments [Torah] of God [Elohim],
A and the faith of Jesus [Yeshua].Revelation 19:8
A And to her was granted that
-B she should be arrayed in fine linen,
–C clean and white:
-B for the fine linen
A is the righteousness [keeping Torah] of saints.1 Nephi (LDS 14:14) (RLDS 3:230-241)
A And it came to pass that I, Nephi,
-B beheld the power of the Lamb of God [Torah],
–C that it descended upon the saints of the church of the Lamb,
—D and [even] upon the covenant people of the Lord [YHWH],
–C who were scattered upon all the face of the earth;
-B and they were armed with righteousness [Torah]
A and with the power of God [Torah] in great glory.2 Nephi (LDS 9:18) (RLDS 6:42)
AA But, behold, the righteous [Torah],
AB the saints of the Holy One of Israel,
-B they who have believed in the Holy One of Israel,
–C they who have endured the crosses of the world,
–C and despised the shame of it,
-B they shall inherit the kingdom of God [Elohim],
AA which was prepared for them from the foundation of the world,
AB and their joy shall be full forever.Mosiah (LDS 3:19) (RLDS 1:119-120)
AA For the natural man is an enemy to God [Elohim],
AB and has been from the fall of Adam,
AC and will be, forever and ever,
-BAA unless he yields to the enticings of the Holy Spirit [Torah],
-BAB and putteth off the natural man
-BBA and becometh a saint
-BBB through the atonement of Christ [Messiah] the Lord [YHWH],
AA and becometh as a child,
A-B submissive,
A–C meek,
A—D humble,
A—D patient,
A–C full of love,
A-BA willing to submit to all things [Torah]
A-BB which the Lord [YHWH] seeth fit to inflict upon him,
AA even as a child doth submit to his father.3 Nephi (LDS 9:11) (RLDS 4:39)
A And because they did cast them all out,
-BA that there were none
-BB righteous among them,
–CA I [YHWH] did send down fire [judgement]
–CB and destroy them,
—D that their wickedness
—D and abominations
–CA might be hid
–CB from before My [YHWH] face,
-BA that the blood of the prophets and the saints
-BB whom I [YHWH] sent among them
A might not cry unto Me [YHWH] from the ground against them.D&C (LDS 89:18) (RLDS 86) (1835 80) (1844 81)
A And all saints who remember to KEEP and DO these sayings,
-B walking in obedience to the commandments [Torah],
A shall receive health [promise in Torah] in their navel and marrow to their bones [Torah];
One thing to keep in mind is how saints become sanctified, and it is by keeping Torah after they have accepted Yeshua / Jesus as their Messiah. Accepting Yeshua / Jesus as the Messiah needs to happen first because, like me, all have sinned in the past and come short of the glory of YHWH Elohim except Yeshua, so we all need His redeeming blood to overcome the wages of sin which is death.
D&C (LDS 88:34-35) (RLDS 85) (1835 7) (1844)
A 34 And again, verily I say unto you, that which is GOVERNED by LAW
B is also PRESERVED [JUSTIFIED] by LAW
C and PERFECTED and SANCTIFIED by the SAME [LAW].
AA 35 That which BREAKETH a LAW,
AB and ABIDETH NOT by LAW,
BA but seeketh to BECOME A LAW UNTO ITSELF,
B-B and WILLETH to abide in SIN,
BA and altogether abideth in SIN,
CA CANNOT be SANCTIFIED BY LAW,
C-B neither by mercy, justice, nor judgment.
CA Therefore, they must REMAIN FILTHY still.1828 Webster’s Dictionary, PRESERVE:
1. To keep or save from injury or destruction; to defend from evil.
2. To uphold; to sustain.
3. To save from decay; to keep in a sound state; as, to preserve fruit in winter. SALT is used to preserve meat.
4. To season with sugar or other substances for preservation; as, to preserve plums, quinces or other fruit.
5. To keep or defend from corruption; as, to preserve youth from vice.1828 Webster’s Dictionary, JUSTIFICATION:
1) The act of justifying; a showing to be just or conformable to law, rectitude or propriety; vindication; defense. The court listened to the evidence and arguments in justification of the prisoner’s conduct. Our disobedience to God’s commands admits no justification
2) Absolution.
3) In law, the showing of a sufficient reason in court why a defendant did what he is called to answer. Pleas in justification must set forth some special matter.
4) In theology, remission of sin and absolution from guilt and punishment; or an act of free grace by which God pardons the sinner and accepts him as righteous, on account of the atonement of Christ.1828 Webster’s Dictionary, SANCTIFICATION:
1) The act of making holy. In an evangelical sense, the act of God’s grace by which the affections of men are purified or alienated from sin and the world, and exalted to a supreme love to God.
2) The act of consecrating or of setting apart for a sacred purpose; consecration.
Yes, Elder Robert C Gay does say some good and true things in his talk Choosing Righteous Desires. But if he only taught bad and evil things in his talks it would be too obvious who’s side he is on. Not to mention how Satan’s tree is the tree of GOOD AND EVIL not just evil.
2 Nephi (LDS 28:14) (RLDS 12:16-17) They wear stiff necks and high heads; yea, and because of pride, and wickedness, and abominations, and whoredoms, they have all gone astray save it be a few, who are the humble followers of Christ; nevertheless, they are led, that in many instances they do err because they are taught by the precepts of men.
Genesis (JST 2:12,) (KJV 2:9) [Bold are JST / Inspired Version / New Translation of the Bible]
12 9 And I, the Lord [YHWH] God [Elohim], planted the tree of life also, in the midst of the garden; and also the TREE of knowledege [intimate] of GOOD AND EVIL.
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20 17 But of the TREE of the knowledge [intimate] of GOOD AND EVIL, thou shalt not eat of it:
Seeking YHWH 