Set Apart for a Purpose The Most High did not call Israel to blend in with the nations. Hebrew Israelites are called to be set apart, chosen by YAH to walk in holiness and live differently from the nations. Yet, many Hebrew Israelites are still following the ways of the nations — their holidays, fashion, music, and lifestyles — as if we have forgotten who we are. “For thou art an holy people unto YAHUAH thy Elohim: YAHUAH thy Elohim hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”— Deuteronomy 7:6 Following the Nations Leads to Spiritual Death The Bible warns repeatedly that following the nations’ ways leads to idolatry and destruction. 📖 To understand this balance of faith and obedience, see our book The Symbiotic Relationship: Grace & Law. Why YAH Calls Israel “A Holy Nation” To be “holy” means to be set apart — different in every way. Our diet, worship, clothing, and behavior are supposed to reflect YAH’s commandments, not the culture around us. 📖 For practical guidance, read The Path of Righteousness, which teaches how to remain set apart. Imitating Their Customs Is Spiritual Slavery When we adopt the customs of other nations, we are returning to the same spiritual slavery that caused us to be scattered in the first place. 📖 Learn how to overcome worldly influence in Peace Be Still: John 14:27 – Peace for Everyday Living. Israel’s Role: To Lead, Not Follow Israel was never meant to copy the nations — we were called to be a light to them. The Dangers of Wanting to Be “Like Everyone Else” Israel has made this mistake before. In 1 Samuel 8, the people demanded a king so they could “be like the nations.” How to Remain Chosen and Different Keep YAH’s Commandments – The Torah defines what sets us apart (Exodus 19:5–6). Reject Pagan Customs – Refuse to celebrate holidays rooted in idolatry. Dress Set Apart – Modesty and fringes (Numbers 15:38) remind us who we are. Live Righteously – Show love, justice, and integrity in all we do. Teach Our Children – Pass down our culture, laws, and history faithfully. 📖 For a Torah-based roadmap, see The Path of Righteousness. We Are Chosen — So We Must Live Like It “Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”— 1 Peter 2:9 It’s time to stop imitating the nations. It’s time to embrace our identity, our Torah, and our Messiah. We are Chosen and Different, that is why Hebrew Israelites cannot follow the other nations. 📖 Dive deeper into spiritual peace with Peace Be Still: John 14:27 – Peace for Everyday Living. Stay Connected 📚 Browse the full Unknown Hebrew Collection of books to grow in covenant truth. ✍ Receive updates by joining our Unknown Hebrew Substack. 📖 Read weekly teachings by following Unknown Hebrew on Substack. 📧 Have questions? Contact Unknown Hebrew directly here. Shalom.