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Holy Ones - Council Around the King

TEACHING POST · HOLY ONES: COUNCIL

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No heavenly being compares with Yahweh; this is the resounding message of the Scriptures. The psalmist proclaims, "Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD... a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones." This declaration clearly states that while there are other beings in the spiritual realm, none are on par with the Lord.

The Scripture’s teaching about the unseen world, including terms like "elohim" or "holy ones," consistently points to the existence of inhabitants in the spiritual domain. However, their presence and their gathering around God in council do not diminish His supreme and unparalleled nature. Instead, their very existence and their assembly before Him serve to amplify and magnify His distinctiveness and unique greatness, showing that there is no one like Him, either in the heavens or on earth.

This understanding is vital for your faith because it clarifies that the existence of other spiritual beings should never lead to any perception of competition with Yahweh. Rather, the truth of a populated heavenly realm, as described in Scripture, should actually intensify your worship and deepen your reverence for God. It compels you to recognize that even in the highest spiritual councils, He remains the incomparable, greatly-to-be-feared God, prompting a more profound adoration for His singular holiness and power.

What the Scripture Says

  • Psalm 89:5-7ESV

    Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD... a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones.

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