Mussar is the Hebrew word behind discipline, correction, and Isaiah 53's "chastisement for our shalom." Learn the word, the practice, and why it changes everything.
How does mussar line up with Hebrews 12:7-11, v. 11 - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Your lesson brings to mind the fruit of the Holy Spirit in Gal 5:22-23. A work of God's Spirit to be sure but followed by instruction verbs that are all in the active voice. Have crucified. Live by the Spirit. Keep in step with the Spirit. Thank you for your instruction!
This could be a useful discussion to pursue! Might flesh out the dynamism in such a compact language as Hebrew\Ivrith. Think of the many superficially conflicting ways in which the word "discipleship" could be fleshed or spirited out of "mussar..." The many intra-communal and inter-tribal skills that need to be formed with words being stretched in so many straining directions from their roots at once given the freedoms of the human condition and the myriad ways since youth that we each find for evading 'accountability...'
Is joining the vault a practical option for folk in UK please?
Absolutely. I have Vault members from across the globe!
Where do we find the Mussar teachings? I'm a paid subbie.
How does mussar line up with Hebrews 12:7-11, v. 11 - No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Is there a connection?
Your lesson brings to mind the fruit of the Holy Spirit in Gal 5:22-23. A work of God's Spirit to be sure but followed by instruction verbs that are all in the active voice. Have crucified. Live by the Spirit. Keep in step with the Spirit. Thank you for your instruction!
What English word have you been using as a substitute for mussar, and does knowing the full Hebrew range shift anything for you?
The closest thing to mussar that comes to my mind is discipleship. The shift for me is the concept of mussar provides a more complete “why” and “how”.
This could be a useful discussion to pursue! Might flesh out the dynamism in such a compact language as Hebrew\Ivrith. Think of the many superficially conflicting ways in which the word "discipleship" could be fleshed or spirited out of "mussar..." The many intra-communal and inter-tribal skills that need to be formed with words being stretched in so many straining directions from their roots at once given the freedoms of the human condition and the myriad ways since youth that we each find for evading 'accountability...'
Tio Mitchito
TM
Thank you for your insight Mitch!!