It's for the Culture

As you may have heard by now, I read the Bible in the tone and dialect that is natural to my culture. This just means I read it as relatable to my family because, in reality, it is; the Israelites are my family. One day I was reading the Bible, and it dawned on me that I could probably find the root of why certain behaviors and sayings are stereotypical in the Black culture group. I told my mom about it, and she laughed and agreed and then added her own that she thinks may have come from the Bible too. So I figured, why not add it to the Blog? It is somewhat comical when you think about it. I like to think of my family, even as far back as B.C., as relatable and that everything wasn't as serious as some may try to make it seem, meaning they weren't living a normal life. Those that grew up in the church may be able to relate to my comment. Pastors, Preachers, Deacons, etc., try to instill in many that the people of the Bible are not relatable to us or that the Word is scary. Yes, we should fear Abba YAH, absolutely, but the scripture is not scary. It speaks life and certainty into my future, but clearly, the people of the Bible made many mistakes, and there were a lot of people who did right by YAH, but we should see ourselves in them and act accordingly with discernment.

Obviously, the times were different, but they were still people who lived. I feel like the sentiments of people who may think you cannot make jokes or relate the Word to where we are today are the people who are most lost. Not everything listed below is comical, but it may offer a new perspective for you. As I think of more, I will add to this list, but please comment below some behaviors or sayings that you feel are congruent or rooted in scripture and typical in the Black culture.

Black sayings and behaviors that I believe are rooted in the Bible

1. “I brought you into this world, and I will take you out,” - says a Black Mother, but also our Most High pretty much says that all of the Bible for sure throughout the Old Testament. (Example Deuteronomy 6:15)

2. Pouring out a drink for your dead friends … (Jeremiah 44:19-29 rooted in Paganism)

3. Putting on your Sunday’s best… because Yah states that you must be pure to be in his presence. You need to be consecrated. PLEASE NOTE! The Sabbath is not Sunday, just to clear that up. The last day of the week is Saturday, the seventh day.

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