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Ryan G Damons
South Africa
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My name is Ryan Damons. I am an ordained Pastor and an aspiring Practical theologian. I love to share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, as well as inform people about all things dealing with the Christian experience.
Are we are called to leave the cities?
I explore the idea of leaving the cities and moving into the country side. I consider Ellen White's view on Country living, as well the Biblical view of leaving the cities. Which option should we choose?
0:00 Introduction
1:13 Ellen White & Country living
2:38 Benefits of Country living
5:06 Bible Examples of Country living
6:07 Bible Examples of City living
8:01 Why leave the cities?
10:15 Must we leave the cities?
11:22 Conclusion
0:00 Introduction
1:13 Ellen White & Country living
2:38 Benefits of Country living
5:06 Bible Examples of Country living
6:07 Bible Examples of City living
8:01 Why leave the cities?
10:15 Must we leave the cities?
11:22 Conclusion
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Can our Diet lead us to Salvation?
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This video seeks to answer the question "Can our diet save us?" Many people think that our diet can either save us or cause us to be lost. I consider the Biblical teaching about our diet and its impact on our relationship with God.
What is the Spirit of Prophecy?
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I explore the concept of the Spirit of Prophecy from the Biblical perspective. A lot of people refer to the writings of Ellen G. White as the spirit of prophecy. However, it is primarily based upon the Bible. I consider other verses which help us understand what the spirit of prophecy is.
Why are some verses missing from the Bible?
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I consider the reason why some verses are possibly missing from the Bible translation you may be using. When we consider the issue of manuscripts, the reason becomes clear as to why some versions of the Bible do not contain some verses, and others do. ua-cam.com/video/fgLOkzUEorg/v-deo.htmlsi=K7hiazjMKMcnBchf - Which Bible Translation should I use?
Is the SDA Church a Cult?
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I evaluate at length and in-depth the teachings of some concerning the Seventh-Day Adventist Church being a cult. I question each allegation against the SDA Church and evaluate its validity according to the Word of God. I pray that you may be blessed as you watch. 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Disclaimer 2:07 Five Common Doctrines 6:27 Ellen White 10:35 The Ten Commandments 22:52 State of the Dead 33:...
Can I lose my Salvation?
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This video explores the possibility of losing our salvation after we have accepted Jesus as our Saviour. Does the Bible teach a "once saved, always saved" theology? Hopefully this video can provide some answers.
Meat-Eaters don't go to heaven?
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I explore a controversial statement by Ellen G. White, who seems to imply that meat-eaters don't go to heaven. Did she really say this? Or do people misunderstand what she actually said? This video will hopefully shed light on the issue. I have attached the Bible Study link below, which assists in understanding this issue. Enjoy. Bible Study #8 - Vegan or Veggie? ua-cam.com/users/liveFMiVXXkoGhg
144 000 - Literal or Symbolic?
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Is the 144 000 in the Book of Revelation a literal number of those who will be saved? Or is it a symbolic number representing God's people? This brief study considers a technique used in the book of Revelation that can help clarify the issue.
Pastor Ryan does not watch THE CHOSEN ... Here's why!
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I analyse 3 scenes from the show "The Chosen" to see their biblical accuracy and share my reasons why I prefer not to watch it. 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Jesus Walks on Water 12:46 Jesus Raises Lazarus 22:42 The Woman at the Well 28:58 Why I don't watch The Chosen
Bible Study 19 How can I be a better Manager? (Stewardship)
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This study focuses on the biblical teaching of Stewardship. I highlight that stewardship is more than just tithes and offerings, but covers all things that has been given to us by God. Enjoy and Share!
Abundant Life Camp Meeting 2024 - ATKV Drakensville with the DJI Mini 2SE
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I attended Abundant Life Camp Meeting 2024 at ATKV Drakensville. Here are a few cinematic drone shots from the event and location.
Bible Study 18 - Principles of the Christian Life
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Bible Study 18 - Principles of the Christian Life
Exploring God's creation from above! First drone flight with Ps Ryan Damons!
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Pastor Ryan reacts to Dr Conrad Vine's problematic sermon
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Pastor Ryan reacts to Dr Conrad Vine's problematic sermon
Pastor Ryan Reacts to Sermons: South African Edition
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Simplicity in Prayer - Chatsworth SDA Youth - Week of Prayer and Fasting
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Simplicity in Prayer - Chatsworth SDA Youth - Week of Prayer and Fasting
Sermon of Fasting and Prayer - Chatsworth SDA Youth Program
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Sermon of Fasting and Prayer - Chatsworth SDA Youth Program
I agree 🙏
Thank you for the clarity 🙏
It's a pleasure😇🙏
Oh boy.. This is why we appreciate independent present truth preachers, because this is all that most conference pastors have to offer, on the subject. One reason for this, i believe is that when members leave cities for the country, the risk of no tithe returning to conference increases significantly.. by extension, Pastor job security becomes a problem...
Powerful and well detailed presentation
If you want to go and live in the country and experience all the benefits of what a country living is, then leave all modern technologies and modern lifestyle including cellphones, laptops and computers!
It was in the mountains that Jesus pray to his fathe, in this time while living the country, you need to share the good of salvation to those in living city just as Jesus.
Amen. Agreed. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Its much appreciated🙏
What do you mean, not yet?!? Are you trying to get more lambs slaughtered? Yikes. It’s like divorce. Never God’s plan but He allows it. Same with diet, why eat things we know make us sicker? I want God’s healing by obeying His instructions for how His creation works. It’s reality. Why make righteousness so much harder? Guard your heart & your home. Leave no open doors for any other spirits. Look to the examples in nature of how God’s kingdom works. Stop being so busy with your own activities. How do you hear the voice of God in so much noise? Be still & Know I am God. Have you seen national news ever? Fear is a liar, clearly the point of news broadcasts. However, we are called to be watchmen, proclaiming present truth. Look at the signs of the times, let the wool be pulled back. We are clearly instructed in the spirit of prophecy to work (evangelize & medical missions) & if possible to live out of the cities. Trust God to give you the means to! Why limit God’s power so greatly? He will never leave you or forsake you! Claim Bible promises & shout them with joy! Look up your redemption draws near!!
This guy don't know what he is saying. You don't understand the Adventist message Pastor.
What is the Adventist message? Is it to leave the cities? Would be interesting to hear how you summarize the Adventist message. Thanks for your comment🙏😇
@ryangdamons pastor leaving the cities is part of the present truth perhaps that's what was meant.
Dont discredit the pastor after this powerful balanced presentation
Revelation 13. Read and understand @@vincentsimuzoshya7013
The servant of the Lord did say “The time has come when, as God opens the way, families should move out of the cities.” (AH 139.4) “Take your families away from the cities is my message.” (AH 139.3) Do you take this as a command under inspiration? I certainly do. It’s imperative that we move now as God opens the way. Blessings.
"As God opens the way, families should move" is that a command or advice? Its in line with what I mention in the video. EGW recommends that we move into the country and out of the cities. I concur.
@ “Take your families away from the cities is my message.” Who gave her this message? Surely there isn’t advice implied in this quote, but urgency from God. What about the previous quote? “The time has come” No one can say it’s “advice” if the time has come. I understand your position on country living, and I believe that you believe we should be practicing country living, but we are way past the time when we should’ve been in the country. Study Matthew 24:15, Luke 21:20,21 and the GC chapter 1. What happened to Jerusalem in AD 70 will be repeated again, but God in His mercy towards us erring children has not permitted the 4 winds of strife to be let loose yet because we, as Lot, have a lingering spirit. But not too long from now, He will begin to let loose the winds of strife and then it will be too late for any to learn how to live off the land and prepare, especially too late to prepare our characters. This is an urgent message brother, not an advisable message. Blessings.
The time to leave the cities is NOW. We have been blessed with the warnings from the word and from the Spirit of Prophecy. Remain in the cities at your own peril. The Christians left Jerusalem when they saw the Romans the first time. We see all the signs now, and respectfully, if you don't then you have been blinded by the enemy. Wrath is about to be unleashed on this planet and the centres of iniquity like Sodom and Gomorrah, were annihilated. They were cities! God bless you all and may you be prepared to face that which is about to come upon all the truly faithful.
Totally wrong,you don’t know what you r playing in?! Warning is done.Just wait the truth will win. In Almighty strong power .had time is coming soon and will be worse than today and before.Maranatha
How am I wrong? I simply quoted EGW and the Bible. I actually supported the idea of moving to the country when the Lord provides. Thanks for your comment 🙏😇
I agree
Amen🙏
The country side i came from is worse than the town i lived in
Yeah that happens. That is true for many people around the world. Understanding and applying this message needs to be done in context. I appreciate your comment🙏😇
Pastor what about the quotation which says get out of the cities is my message noe
Hi Patrick. Yes she says that in the book "Country living" page 29 (Chapter 8). She encourages country living due to the issues in the city. She also does say that Churches are to be established in the cities but not institutions. The country living is for the benefit of avoiding the vices of city living, but she also doesn't want the city people to be neglected - she would encourage us to work the cities from the country side. There's no doubt that her message is for country living. Like I mentioned, it would be ideal, although a lot of people struggle with the transition. Also, some places in the world may not have cities, but are the bedrock of terrible vices such as drug and alcohol abuse. So contextualization is important.
Pastor, thank you for the time you took to respond to the comments. I appreciate your humility, politeness and the tranquil demeanour. It made an immense impression on me.GOD BLESS you richly because it's ONLY the character we will take along to heaven that's why we need to inculcate the JESUS character NOW..Stay blessed.
Amen and amen. Its an honor. All glory to God for this. I appreciate your comment. My main prayer is that Jesus will be glorified at the end of the day. God bless you and thanks for the kind words. 🙏😇
@ryangdamons And I say a loud AMEN to that main prayer. May the LORD HELP us that HE ALONE be glorified through our lives. Let's hold on to that everlasting MIGTY RIGHT ARM OF THE MOST HIGH till we shall meet at the golden shore. The LORD KEEP you steadfast Pastor in HIS truth together with your family in JESUS NAME, AMEN.
STOP PREACHING ERROR God demands that the appetite be cleansed, and that self-denial be practiced in regard to those things which are not good.From what the Lord has shown me, this order of things will be changed, and God's peculiar people will exercise temperance in all things. Those who use flesh meat disregard all the warnings that God has given concerning this question. They have no evidence that they are walking in safe paths. They have not the slightest excuse for eating the flesh of dead animals. God's curse is resting upon the animal creation. Many times when meat is eaten, it decays in the stomach, and creates disease. Cancers, tumors, and pulmonary diseases are largely caused by meat eating. Pacific Union Recorder, October 9, 1902 Animals are becoming more and more diseased, and it will not be long until animal food will be discarded by many besides Seventh-day Adventists. Some will find it as difficult to leave off flesh eating as it is for the drunkard to give up his dram; but they will be the better for the change.-The Ministry of Healing, 316, 1905
At this stage of the earth's history meat-eating is dishonoring to God. BTS part 3 1909 Many who are now only half converted on the question of meat eating will go from God's people to walk no more with them. Counsels on Health, 575, 576 your doctrines and theology about this and other topics are totally screwed up bro rather not make video's than confuse the brethren
Lets look at the situation of those you mentioned living in the city correctly: you mentioned David....Israel was a godly nation at that so there's no issue there to begin with, especially during the reign of David. they weren't in apostacy then. Joseph was educated as a child before being sold into slavery by his brothers he had the right foundation spiritually within him and God was with him. The same can be said for Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah after the prophecy of Isiah about Babylon coming to take them captive the parents of those boys trained them well so they were educated spiritually to face what was to come in the future and it can be seen that they were trained properly. You mentioned Nehemiah also what we must understand more clearly is that Sis White's council about country living is more focus on the proper development of our mental capacity to understand spiritual things. The grave issue today is many of us are developed intellectually and there's literally a lacking of the spiritual connection that we need with heaven. Everyone that you mentioned in the city were trained spiritually to face and fight the spiritual warfare and give God the glory. It's a 1000 times harder today to raise a family in the cities of today (whether Christian or not) compare to back then so we need to keep that in mind. God bless
Thanks so much for the input and insight. I couldn't agree more. The ideal situation would be to raise our kids in the country where the temptations are less. Many members struggle to keep up with the demands of the city, and also sometimes neglect their spirituality and that of their kids. I agree that its important to have the right foundation in God. Its even harder to gain that foundation in the cities. So yeah the ideal situation would be to be in the country. Thats one of the benefits of gaining a clearer understanding of the Scriptures and being away from the interferences of the cities. Its sort of that we need to be further grounded in the Lord in the cities. Its not easy but not impossible. Thanks so much for your comment and for the insight. I really appreciate it. God bless🙏😇
@@ryangdamons Pastor I've been noticing that there's an educational issue with God's people and I'm referring to majority of us! Because if the children are in this situation, it simply means that they're issue too with the parents. They're many who believe in the truths for this time (present truth), but our attitudes, our behaviour, how we response to things said that we don't agree shows that something isn't right with us! Many of us myself included have not been educated spiritually to fight this great warfare we're in. ( Said the angel, "Deny self; ye must step fast." Some of us have had time to get the truth and to advance step by step, and every step we have taken has given us strength to take the next. But now time is almost finished, and what we have been years learning, they will have to learn in a few months. They will also have much to unlearn and much to learn again. EW) there's much for many of us to unlearn that will come with a great sacrifice. I've been praying for spiritual help, praying that Jesus will help us to live like he did while he was on earth. Let us strive for the mind of Jesus Christ to be in us every second. God be with you and God bless
Sorry pastor but you are wrong , I can't be a Christian in a bar
Agreed. But I know some places in South African country sides that have bars/shebeens. People have ways and means of getting what they want. Its unfortunate. However, I agree that the cities are more dangerous and enticing than the country🙏😇
It will be more difficult to come out of the cities when the time of trouble comes
See Lots option, going to Sodoma.
Speak on the topics you fully understand pastor. By beholding you become changed hence the call to leave the cities where sin is prevalent. No buy and no sell is coming before the death Decree, how will people survive in the cities? Do not confuse us. Country living is part of the present truth. The message for our time. Seems you're part of the group who doesn't believe in the authority of Egw writings because these topics are very clear together with the health message.
Thanks for your comment. I actually agreed with EGW in this video. Maybe I didnt make it as clear. However, there will come a time when we need to flee the cities when the time of trouble occurs. Before that time, country living is preferable, however not a command. This is what the EGW estate as well as EGW says herself🙏
@ryangdamons character building is on e of the reasons for country living, how can you build character in a crisis?I honestly don't understand your reasoning on this. Time is now and we have to move as quick as possible and don't be presumptuous.
I agree with you. I was just sharing what Ellen White says about the issue. She does encourage it and its something that we should consider. However, she neither commands it, neither does the Bible. We can also develop character in the cities. It's not an impossibility. Unless we can only develop character in the country? I agree with the urgency of our decision.
It is in the choice of the person to live in the cities or in the country however we learn in the story of lot when they were about to be destroyed lot got out of the city however Very few will make it because even the daughters of lot did not leave the cities because it was in them so lot WA the only one who got saved so decide decide
@ryangdamons pastor I don't know what you exactly mean when you say it's not a command. Personally, I believe every message from God is a command though we have freedom of choice. If leaving the cities is a message from God then I treat it the same way as the message to Noah to build and to enter into the Ark. This is how I treat all the testimonies containing the message for our time.
This pastor has definitely a different agenda all together,, there's more sin in the cities,, from pornografy to crime the pleasure of life greed fast life less time to study the word work work work stress,, and you come here and disregard the idea of moving to the country where it's more peaceful?
Hi Francisco. That's not what I said in the video. I highlighted the benefits of being in the country. In fact, I mentioned it being one of my favourite places to be. 🙏 I agree the cities are crowded with all kinds of sin. However, there are cases of crime and sin in the country side, especially here in South Africa. Farmers are often attacked in the country. I was just trying to be objective in my thinking. But I appreciate your comment and taking the time to watch the video. 😇🙏
Dont discredit the man becuase he holds a different opinion with yours. He did the study sincerely balancing the quotes with scriptures
This is not my understanding. The 144,000 are called the first fruits and the wave sheaf which means that they ripen or reach maturity ahead of the rest. In the type only a handful reach that standard and were waived before the Lord after which the rest of the harvest was reaped. Your explanation does not fit that description of them. The type is the shadow and the antitype is the reality. What is in the type is also in i the antitype, ie the two concur. The 144k serve as priest for 1,000 years and they follow the lamb wherever he goes. That is why they were seen on mount Zion. Only the 144,000 enter the temple on mount Zion, just outside the city. The number is literal not symbolic.
@@LornaDrysdale The Temple is the human Body and 144k is a Frequency. Study the Laws of the Universe
@@MajinZushi All I need to study is the Bible and the SOP. All I need to obey are the commandments of God not the laws of men. I exalt the wisdom of God above the wisdom of men. I am not a humanist. You stay in your corner and let me stay in mine.
@LornaDrysdale The Laws of the Universe are Gods Laws not anything of man. The Bible is METAPHOR about the Human Mind. And the Bible is not one Book. Study the Laws of the Universe. Know Thyself as Jesus Christ said. GOD Bless You
In the days of Moses the Lord led Israel by the mouths of prophets. When the Israelites wished to know anything concerning their welfare, they went to the prophet. The SOP is to us today, what the mouth of the living prophet was to Israel back then, a sure guidance. As long as we accept and use the SOP for guidance we will be safe. The last great effort of Satan will be to make of none effect the SOP. This is because he knows just how important it. Today many are rejecting it and they do so to their peril. God's original plan was to give his message to the prophet; the prophet would give the message to the priests and Levites and they in turn would give it to the people. At times the prophets would go directly to the people with their message and we can understand why.
This Vidoe BEBUNKED AS FALSE> Ellen G. White believed that vegetarianism was a policy to promote health and strength, but that eating meat was not a test question for going to heaven. She advised Adventist colporteurs to avoid eating meat on the Sabbath because it was not healthful, not because it was a sin. She also stated that vegetarianism was not a principle of Christ, the patriarchs, or the prophets of Scripture, as they all ate meat. White's vegetarianism was based on two principles: Preserving the best health and Eating the most nourishing food.
If You EAT PIG,BACON,SAUSAGE,PEPPARONI,HAM , anything unclean,shrimp, lobster,ect yes I agree with you.. It is an ABOMANATION UNTO THE LORD!
“Many who are now only converted on the question of meat eating will go from God’s people and walk on more with them.’ Ellen White, On councils on diet and food, chapter 23 page 382.
Agree.
Why do Adventist condemn other Adventist for eating meat?
Romans 14, 17 20 The kingdom of God is not about food and drink BUT PEACE AND JOY AND RIGHTEOUSNESS
U said dont just read a vrs , understand the entire context by reading the preceeding chapter. I agréé but ADVENTISM TOOK ONE ONE IN DANIEL 8 14 TO BUILD THE INVESTIGATIVE JUDGEMENT 1844 SANCTUARY DOCTRINE. WHEN THE WORD CLEANSE IS A MISTRANSLATION OF THE GREEK
Ezekiel 20 SAYS THE SABBATHS( PLURAL) WAS A SIGN BETWEEN GOD AND ISRAEL NOT MANKIND
Hebrews 8, 13 BY CALLING THIS COVENANT NEW HE MADE THE FIRST OBSOLÈTE AND WHAT IS BECOMING OBSOLÈTE IS VANISHING AWAY. EXODUS 34 28 AND HE WAS THERE WITH THE LORD FOR 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS HE DID NOT EAT BREAD NOR DRANK WATER AND HE WROTE ON THE TABLES OF STONE THE WORDS OF THE COVENANT
Romans 5, 13 FOR SIN WAS IN THE WORLD BEFORE THE LAW WAS GIVEN. SIN IS NOT PREDICATED ON PRIMARILY THE MOSAIC LAW. IS SHOWING PARTIALITY A SIN YES . ITS NOT FOUND IN THE DÉCALOGUE
THE LAW WAS OUR TUTOR ( PAST TENSE) TO BRING US TO CHRIST BUT NOW THAT FAITH HAS COME WE R NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW. FOR THE LAW IS NOT OF FAITH ON THE CONTRARY IT IS FOR THOSE WHO LIVE BY THEM
GALATIANS 4, 21 therefore ye who seek to be under the law do ye not know what the law says ? Vrs
ACTS 21 28 HEAR OH ISRAEL THIS MAN IS TEACHING AGAINST OUR PEOPLE AND AGAINST THE LAW AND BRINGING GENTILES INTO THE HOLY TEMPLE DEFILING IT
GENESIS 1,27 WE WERE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD John 4 24 God is a spirit
Mathew 10,28 Do not fear those that can kill the body , but not the soul
Sir GALATIANS 3, 21 Wherefore THE LAW WAS OUR TUTOR( NOT IS) TO LEAD US TO CHRIST. BUT NOW THAT FAITH HAS COME WE R NO LONGER UNDER THE LAW. What does it mean to be under the law. Romans 3, 19 for what the law says to do is to those who are under the law
Sir can u show me as per the Sabbath REQUIREMENTS given to israel that the keeping of the Sabbath was about corporate worship ?
Kelloggs cereal company...... KELLOGG AN Adventist and eugenics enthusiasts. Battle creek SANITARIUM........heart healthy whole grain LIE..... DIABETES EPIDEMIC....US Food pyramid......alcohol prohibition days.......Adventists are deaply tied in with Gov. Big food and Big Pharma........
God said all i have given for meat food to Noah
It has been clearly presented to me that God's people are to take a firm stand against meat eating. Would God for thirty years give His people the message that if they desire to have pure blood and clear minds they must give up the use of flesh-meat, if He did not want them to heed this message? By the use of flesh-meat the animal nature is strengthened and the spiritual nature weakened. Such men as you, who are engaged in the most solemn and important work ever entrusted to human beings, need to give special heed to what they eat. Remember that when you eat flesh-meat, you are but eating grains and vegetables secondhand; for the animal receives from these things the nutrition that makes it grow and prepares it for market. The life that was in the grains and vegetables passes into the animal and becomes part of its life, and then human beings eat the animal. Why are they so willing to eat their food secondhand? ... MM 278.6 - MM 279.1
Back to God's Design-Again and again I have been shown that God is bringing His people back to His original design, that is, not to subsist on the flesh of dead animals. He would have us teach people a better way.... If meat is discarded, if the taste is not educated in that direction, if a liking for fruits and grains is encouraged, it will soon be as God in the beginning designed it should be. No meat will be used by His people. CG 383.3
The Course of Those Awaiting Christ's Coming-Among those who are waiting for the coming of the Lord, meat eating will eventually be done away; flesh will cease to form a part of their diet. We should ever keep this end in view and endeavor to work steadily toward it. I cannot think that in the practice of flesh eating we are in harmony with the light which God has been pleased to give us. CG 383.2
Greater reforms should be seen among the people who claim to be looking for the soon appearing of Christ. Health reform is to do among our people a work which it has not yet done. There are those who ought to be awake to the danger of meat eating, who are still eating the flesh of animals, thus endangering the physical, mental, and spiritual health. Many who are now only half converted on the question of meat eating will go from God's people, to walk no more with them. CCh 230.7
Ellen G White is not my mediator. Jesus ate fish after HIS RESURRECTION and so the disciples/Apostles...check how she says, "I cannot think that in the practice of flesh eating..." "I think" is not inspired by the Holy Spirit...
No problem - I'll eat meat here on earth as Jesus...that's why Jesus is coming back to eat meat with us down here😅
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