📜 Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
📖 TESTAMENT OF REUBEN
Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob and Leah, said:
“Give ear, my sons, to the things which I command you.”
“For I fell into sin through lust, and defiled my father’s bed.”
“And I suffered greatly because of it.”
“Flee fornication, and guard your thoughts.”
“For evil thoughts lead to destruction.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF SIMEON
Simeon said:
“I was jealous of my brother Joseph, and hatred grew in my heart.”
“And I desired to kill him.”
“But the Lord did not permit it.”
“Jealousy blinds the soul.”
“Love one another, and do not give place to envy.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF LEVI
Levi said:
“I saw the heavens opened, and I beheld the Most High.”
“And I was appointed to the priesthood.”
“And I saw judgment upon the wicked.”
“And I was commanded to walk in righteousness.”
“Keep the law, my sons, and serve the Lord.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF JUDAH
Judah said:
“I was strong among my brothers, yet I fell into sin.”
“And I learned that strength without righteousness leads to ruin.”
“Be courageous, but also humble.”
“For the Lord exalts the righteous and casts down the proud.”
“And from my seed shall come a ruler.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF ISSACHAR
Issachar said:
“Hearken, my sons, unto Issachar your father, and give heed to the words of him that loveth righteousness.”
“I was a laborer, and I tilled the ground.”
“And I sought not riches, nor did I envy the possessions of others.”
“But I labored in simplicity, and the Lord blessed my work.”
“Be diligent in your labor, and seek contentment.”
“For simplicity and righteousness are pleasing unto the Lord.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF ZEBULUN
Zebulun said:
“I had compassion upon the poor and the needy.”
“And I shared my bread with those who had nothing.”
“And I did not turn away from those in distress.”
“For the Lord loveth mercy.”
“Give unto the poor, and do not withhold your hand.”
“And the Lord will remember your kindness.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF DAN
Dan said:
“I was inclined toward anger, and wrath took hold of me.”
“And I was deceived by the spirit of error.”
“For anger is blindness of the soul.”
“It leadeth to hatred and destruction.”
“Put away wrath, my sons, and do not let anger rule over you.”
“For the Lord is slow to anger and abounding in mercy.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF NAPHTALI
Naphtali said:
“I walked in sincerity of heart.”
“And I did not hold deceit within me.”
“For the Lord loveth truth.”
“Do not be double-minded, nor speak with a divided heart.”
“But let your words be true, and your deeds righteous.”
“And the Lord will bless you.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF GAD
Gad said:
“Hearken, my sons, unto the words of Gad your father.”
“I was overcome by hatred against Joseph.”
“And I desired to shed his blood.”
“But I repented of my evil.”
“For hatred is a deadly poison, and it destroyeth the soul.”
“Love one another, and put away hatred.”
“For the Lord judgeth the thoughts of the heart.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF ASHER
Asher said:
“There are two ways, my sons, the way of light and the way of darkness.”
“And each man walketh in one of these.”
“Choose righteousness, that you may live.”
“For the Lord loveth those who walk in truth.”
“And the double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF JOSEPH
Joseph said:
“I was sold into Egypt by my brethren, yet I did not hate them.”
“And though I was tempted, I did not fall into sin.”
“For the fear of the Lord preserved me.”
“And I forgave my brethren, and I showed mercy unto them.”
“Be merciful, my sons, and do not repay evil for evil.”
“For the Lord rewardeth those who do good.”
📖 TESTAMENT OF BENJAMIN
Benjamin said:
“I loved my brother Joseph, and I kept my heart pure.”
“And I did not walk in deceit nor in wickedness.”
“For the good man hath no darkness in him.”
“Do good, my sons, and the Lord will dwell with you.”
“And truth shall guide your paths.”