In a powerful interview with Pastor Mike Signorelli, Rabbi Kirt Schneider is sharing how modern culture has changed many of the ways that Christians present themselves to the world. Some of it, as Schneider describes, is not for the best.
“Oftentimes, we hear a greasy grace and a sloppy agape that God loves us, but we don’t really know how to walk before Him in holiness,” Schneider explains.
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The Torah, far from being outdated, is God’s self-revelation. As Schneider notes, “We are not under the letter of the law, but the Torah is God’s self-revelation…Paul said it’s helpful for training in righteousness.”
In his book, Decoding the Torah, Schneider walks through over a hundred of these laws, explaining both their original context and how believers—Jew and Gentile alike—can apply them today. He highlights practical lessons even in areas that may seem obscure, such as the clothing of priests. Exodus 20:26 instructs priests to ascend ramps rather than steps so that “their nakedness will not be exposed,” teaching believers that holiness includes modesty. At the same time, God desires beauty and glory: “You shall make holy garments…garments for glory and for beauty.” God calls His people to dress in ways that honor Him, without drawing attention to the flesh.
The Torah also addresses moral courage and resisting cultural compromise. Exodus 23:2 warns, “You shall not follow the masses in doing evil.” Schneider reminds Christians, “Few are willing to be rejected for the Lord…because we want to be accepted and loved, we compromise and yield to the pressure of what the Scripture calls the evil majority.”
Schneider further explains that the Torah teaches believers how to handle fear. Deuteronomy 20:8 instructs that those who are afraid should step aside so their fear doesn’t affect others. Schneider emphasizes, “The command to not be afraid is the most repeated command in the Bible…When we learn how to fear God alone and no one else, you’re going to rise up like a lion.” In a world filled with uncertainty and anxiety, fear can be overcome by choosing to fear God above all else.
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From modesty to courage, the Torah offers timeless wisdom. This is the moment that Christians are being invited to walk in holiness, fear God alone and live in alignment with His eternal design.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
