Hi Alan, you start the video talking about the algorithms, subscribers, view etc...and THEN get to how it affects you in your family life, pretty much says it all. Its so easy to get seduced by the world...."the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life".....until suddenly we are basing our worth on what the world (and that includes 'christians') thinks of us rather that what God says about us. Trying to monetize the gifts God gives rather than offering them in service as God leads (which is why numbers are SO important. Doesn't Jesus talk about leaving the 99 to find the ONE). Honestly, you even call yourselves 'influencers' just like every other youtuber....with your merch and shopping lists. I am not saying this to be mean, but as someone older who has learned by experience. God is MORE interested in YOU and fulfilling what He has determined for you....your PERSONAL relationship with God and family being the priority. Given everything you have said, workaholism may well be an issue to look at. Influencers are just that..committed Christians ARE being fed through the WORD, reformed speakers....seek the truth as a way of life. I listener occasionally to 'influencers' as a 'snack'. The influence is on those who are unsure, adrift or looking for drama (sometimes in order to tear down their fellow believers). We are in a CONSTANT spiritual battle Allen...make sure you are fighting for the RIGHT thing, your soul, your family and the faith.....NOT algorithms. God bless and guide you
The heart of a shepherd, this man hears the heart of his Lord
At 37 min. Amen. Living and Active, Word eternal, whispered, shouted, ever transforming
Divine afflatus.
Brilliant.
Hi Alan, you start the video talking about the algorithms, subscribers, view etc...and THEN get to how it affects you in your family life, pretty much says it all. Its so easy to get seduced by the world...."the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life".....until suddenly we are basing our worth on what the world (and that includes 'christians') thinks of us rather that what God says about us. Trying to monetize the gifts God gives rather than offering them in service as God leads (which is why numbers are SO important. Doesn't Jesus talk about leaving the 99 to find the ONE). Honestly, you even call yourselves 'influencers' just like every other youtuber....with your merch and shopping lists. I am not saying this to be mean, but as someone older who has learned by experience. God is MORE interested in YOU and fulfilling what He has determined for you....your PERSONAL relationship with God and family being the priority. Given everything you have said, workaholism may well be an issue to look at. Influencers are just that..committed Christians ARE being fed through the WORD, reformed speakers....seek the truth as a way of life. I listener occasionally to 'influencers' as a 'snack'. The influence is on those who are unsure, adrift or looking for drama (sometimes in order to tear down their fellow believers). We are in a CONSTANT spiritual battle Allen...make sure you are fighting for the RIGHT thing, your soul, your family and the faith.....NOT algorithms. God bless and guide you