Ever felt conflicted about giving up certain foods while trying to follow Torah? I just watched a video by TJ from Bear Independent where he dives into a couple of foundational aspects of Torah observance that could spark some really interesting discussions. If you’re curious about living out Yahweh’s commandments or just want to explore the connection between obedience and blessings, this is a great conversation starter.
TJ kicks things off (0:01) by emphasizing two primary steps for anyone beginning their Torah journey: keeping the Sabbath on Saturday and following the biblical food laws. Both are core pillars of obedience, but the second one, especially, seems to strike a chord with people. Let’s be real—how many times have you heard someone say, “I can’t give up bacon!”? TJ doesn’t shy away from this challenge, and he comes with a pretty interesting solution.
At (0:46), TJ introduces beef bacon as an alternative to pork bacon, showcasing Ralph's Beef Bacon as an example. He calls it “the best bacon you’ve ever had,” and honestly, he makes it sound pretty tempting. He even goes on to demonstrate how he uses it to make a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito, staying entirely in line with Yahweh’s food laws. He wraps it up (1:48) with a heartfelt encouragement: obedience to Yahweh brings blessings, and there are plenty of options out there to make the transition easier.
This brings up some questions worth pondering:
Let’s dig into this together—whether you’ve tried beef bacon or not, this feels like one of those small but meaningful steps in aligning our lives with His will. What are your thoughts? Have you found practical alternatives or new ways to live out obedience to Yahweh’s commandments?
Shabbat Shalom, and I look forward to hearing your perspectives!
TJ kicks things off (0:01) by emphasizing two primary steps for anyone beginning their Torah journey: keeping the Sabbath on Saturday and following the biblical food laws. Both are core pillars of obedience, but the second one, especially, seems to strike a chord with people. Let’s be real—how many times have you heard someone say, “I can’t give up bacon!”? TJ doesn’t shy away from this challenge, and he comes with a pretty interesting solution.
At (0:46), TJ introduces beef bacon as an alternative to pork bacon, showcasing Ralph's Beef Bacon as an example. He calls it “the best bacon you’ve ever had,” and honestly, he makes it sound pretty tempting. He even goes on to demonstrate how he uses it to make a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito, staying entirely in line with Yahweh’s food laws. He wraps it up (1:48) with a heartfelt encouragement: obedience to Yahweh brings blessings, and there are plenty of options out there to make the transition easier.
This brings up some questions worth pondering:
- How do we navigate the practical challenges of Torah observance in modern life?
- What does it mean for us to embrace obedience in areas like food laws or Sabbath keeping, and how has this impacted your life?
- TJ mentions, “obedience brings blessing.” How do you interpret that in light of your personal experiences?
Let’s dig into this together—whether you’ve tried beef bacon or not, this feels like one of those small but meaningful steps in aligning our lives with His will. What are your thoughts? Have you found practical alternatives or new ways to live out obedience to Yahweh’s commandments?
Shabbat Shalom, and I look forward to hearing your perspectives!