The Testament of the Twelve Tribes of Israel is a collection of the final words and teachings of Jacob's twelve sons-Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Joseph, and Benjamin. Each son speaks to his descendants, recounting their own experiences, lessons learned, and offering moral guidance, focusing on loving YHVH (Aravat) and keeping His commandments. These teachings often address overcoming our temptations of sin, and the struggles we face in our lives. In this writing we have scriptures references linking to the torah and new testament and apocrypha.
The Seven Deadly Sins referred to in Holy Living teachings (which have counterparts in many Hebrew and Torah teachings) are:
Pride - An excessive belief in one's abilities, often disregarding the grace of YHVH.
Greed (Avarice) - An insatiable desire for wealth or material possessions.
Lust - An intense desire, often related to sexual longing but also extending to other cravings.
Envy - Resentment towards others' traits, status, abilities, or rewards.
Gluttony - Overindulgence and overconsumption, especially regarding food or drink.
Wrath (Anger) - Intense emotional response, often leading to violence, revenge, or harm.
Sloth - Laziness or unwillingness to act, especially concerning spiritual or physical duties.
The Testaments of the Twelve Tribes may not refer directly to the seven deadly sins in the same format as Christian theology, but their teachings generally align with these concepts, focusing on virtues of YHVH's Torah, generosity, chastity, contentment, patience, temperance, and diligence as the path to overcoming sin. For sin crouches at your door and it desires you, (Gen 4:7)
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