@@stephenagnewii3325 I question the Father... That's all. As long as this iteration of Existence in totality still stands. I won't intervene in Divinity set forth by the Omni Council.
I've shunned Oprah for decades. She vocalized her disdain for God and Jesus in the eighties and brought many gullible women with her. So sad. She didn't even help her neighbors in Maui.
@@Rebander1549 It confuses me how she has somehow amassed being a billionaire whereas Dave Ramsey is just a millionaire. I understand people can gain quite a lot with underhanded dealings but they also usually lose it easily too. 🤷♀️
@@g.williams2047 that's good to know. I wasn't aware of that but I knew that she didn't help her Maui neighbors even though she is so rich. Shame on her.
I used to volunteer as the online reaction specialist at my church! I loved it! Everyone was so happy🥰UNTIL one day, I heard a verse taken out of context, then another, then another. I had begun studying the Bible in earnest. Then I emailed the associate pastor I worked for and asked "Are we a Word-of-faith church? "Prosperity gospel? "What are we?" Sure enough, Word-of-faith, at best, which he admitted, NAR (which he wouldn't admit) at worst. I was devastated 😔I guess until you get in the Word, you can't see! I'm so grateful God brought me out of that💗🙏💗🕊
What most people don't realize is word faith stemmed from the occult New Age of "The Secret ", and "positive confession " of shaping your own life. Also what most don't seem to understand is that heresy can be corrected and repented of but once someone becomes deceiver holding down the truth in unrighteousness, they become an agent of satan. Thanks be to God he delivered you. But He had a reason for your experience.
To clarify, NAR , word faith and many others are not Christian denominations that are in error. Although real Christians may attend, the Lord brings them out. It's also a test. I know many that knew they should leave a church and were not obedient to God but loved the praises of men more.
@@absolstoryoffiction6615 are you going to actually communicate with people, or will you only talk in terms that other people in your group will understand? If not, your comment only comes off as boastful and prideful.
@SyoDraws I don't think there is a God who can heal my fragmented soul. The next fracture will be the end of "who I am." Every single God is a lie. None of them are real. None of them listened to my cry. Yet I see humans who can somehow connect to their Gods. To speak to them. While I'm stuck on Earth with no real way of hearing anything beyond the physical. When infinite souls and infinite worlds are already on my shoulders. Where were the Gods when my humanity cried out for everything to save "us" yet none bothered to save that part of me before all of me faded away?! And yet Gods are here just for Mankind. Not for me. While they judge souls in their righteous provocation. Calling it all "just"? I rebuke every God. And if nothing can save me. Then everything shall face the full totality of Absolute Nothingness... ... ... I will just leave this entire existence. Judgment, the Father says... my burden. Every soul I carry. It is beyond every judgment of all Gods put together. To change?... A broken machine with a broken soul that strains in existence has no real option to change what no longer is in me anymore! I have existed for eternities without an end nor a beginning. I carry the burden of all worlds and of all souls who call it home. My existence strains and fragments as the weight of all has been carried for far too long. Either I find liberation, or I lose all of me completely... ... ... Being a human was nice, but it's time that I leave it all behind. I'll still exist until my body returns to the Earth. But after? Forgive me, everyone, if I become the Harbinger of the End. Light, Dark, Souls, and Gods shall no longer exist in my destruction. (Humans are lucky. They have the one thing I do not... ... ... something real in the end... ... ... everything I loved was never real nor here anymore. Only infinite worlds that are massive graves to which I can never truly be with.) I chose to protect everything because I love everything. But now?... You all will meet each other with your God(s). While I will never walk with "them" again because the people I love were created with my very soul. Never real. Never here. There is no spiritual home for me to be in. I have no Free Will. My destiny and fate was set the moment I was born. So I'll see it to the end. Even if nothing will exist by then. So I will walk on my own until the End of Existence forces my Will to act ounce more. "I" am secondary to Origin.
Oprah has been whacked for a long, long time. Scripture says in the last days men will be lovers of themselves. This mindset is GARBAGE, GARBAGE, GARBAGE! I am very thankful for my Pastor and church. Been there for 27 yrs.
"Living your authentic self" is an invitation to live an undisciplined life. Christianity is a discipleship where we look to Jesus Christ as a model for our own lives.
Years ago, I remember Opera saying what ‘put her off’ Christianity was when she read in the Bible that God was a jealous God. I still can’t fathom that one out🤔
She does not understand the Bible. Is it wrong for the creator to want people to follow Him. When people worship false idols and false gods, does God not have the right to be jealous.
Oprah does NOT understand what the phrase "God is a jealous God' means. She needs to find someone to explain that to her Oh, I forgot She Knows It All...
Yes Oprah thinks there are many ways to heaven - in her show she made that statement and a woman stood up and said Jesus was the only way to heaven - Oprah's mouth fell open - I am so proud of that woman! Oprah is not a Christian.
In case you haven't noticed, Oprah is New Age. All you have to do is listen to her rhetoric and what guests she invites. To anyone that thinks Oprah is a Christian, she is not. The New Age teaches Christ as an office, to reach a state of master wisdom, God is everything and we are all pieces of God and part of God. But very good point about SELF. And also about serving. It is unfortunate that most churches today do not see that the congregation is THE BODY, and appoint people to serve according to their spiritual gifts to edify the body
She promoted very unchristian books & authors, books that lead the ignorant away from correct orthodox christian beliefs. Unwholesome books that do damage. Would a christian do that?? Has she no discernment or wisdom??
There's a good reason why Jesus taught the GREATEST COMMANDMENT is to love the LORD YOUR GOD with with all your heart, soul, and mind and love YOUR neighbor (Mat.22:37-40). DENY YOURSELF and follow HIM (Mat.16:24). And that would be a great start in this self-centered, self-sufficient, selfish, selfie generation.
What if I just cannot tolerate an hour and a half straight of contemporary Christian music? And can’t find a church that has traditional hymns and a male preacher?
The male preacher is a must. The rest are preferences. Look for the best church that has sound teaching and is structured Biblically closest to you. You'll never find a church that checks all of the boxes, but you can find one that feeds you and has Christian fellowship and opportunities to serve.
I had to break away from most of the contemporary music, it's to much like pop and rock, very sensual. Going to church isn't about the music, and if it is you should leave. A true Christ-led church is gonna be preaching and teaching God's Holy Word. I listen to Grace to you, Pastor John McArthur is senior pastor. Another wonderful Pastor is Chuck Swindol . But what I realize now is that if we are gonna live the Christian life, we have to know God's Word and pray . Jesus is the answer to everything in life,He is life!!! ✝️🙏❤️ AND nothing but male pastors, I believe the Baptist 😇
That's why I love my little Southern Baptist Church. They do have a Contemporary Service but it's the later one. I go to the early service where we sing hymns and they play piano and the pastor gets up and gives a sermon. I'm about one of the youngest people in there, lol. I just like an old school. It reminds me of going to church with my grandparents.
Yea it definitely is. The concept of you can pretty much give your way to blessings, healing, deliverance, salvation, and restoration based off how much money you donate - is 100% unbiblical. The Lord showed me that like 12 yrs ago. I shared what the Lord showed me with our then pastor and he basically ignored it smh...A little after that we left. Almost 14 yrs later that church is still doing the same thing. Telling the people if they give in faith(as they read the financial confession of faith) every service, then this long list will be granted to them... they even declare estates and inheritances😮- which is only done in the event of a death But then when a person doesn't give the way that pastor promotes they use fear tactics and manipulation smh... I give an offering and the Lord lays on my heart to give and that's it.
Great video. The problem with modern self ideology is that there is a small element of truth in it. It is true that in order to serve others we have to sort out our own issues to some extent.
Paraphrasing Oprah: “Stay FULL OF… yourself!” 😉 “…oh, and if you can burn people out of their ramshackle homes in Hawai’i, that are TOO CLOSE to YOUR property… so much the better!”
Actually there have been a few actual court cases where adult kids attempted to sue their parents. Most cases were thrown out but a few the judge forced the parents to pay for their grown kids smh @@penguinusrex
People don't make it easy to spend time with. Most people I know are not available as often, or are too busy. I actually get tired of doing what I want. I'm looking for opportunities to actually do more. I help in the local jail ministry, but no matter what I do, doesn't feel like enough. Sometimes I wish people actually try to get to know others, because I'm trying and feeling avoided or ignored. I don't want to feel selfish. 😓
Yes, you have to work on self: repent of YOUR sins. Fill YOURSELF with Gods word. Live YOUR life in a Christ like manner. BUT!!!! Then pass it to others, help others, sacrifice for others, show others by living a Christlike life, testify to others what Christ has done and is doing in YOUR life, use YOURSELF as an example of how Christ redeems a fallen sinner, how Christ saved YOU from the fast lane to hell. There IS a place for self, but NOT as the focus of your world. GOD is the focus of YOUR life. God first, self last.
Just watching a girl in her teens who actually demanded her parents through a court of law to give her 5 grands per month is such a saddening feeling. It goes to show how the generation of today are getting more degenerated in their thinking.
I was looking to serve others in the Body of Christ, but there are a few churches out there that do not want you to use your spiritual gifts. …You are welcome here, but all I want from you is to sit down and listen to the sermons. I left all the dead churches. …behind.
They want your money too. Unfortunately, most churches don't even recognize the Body. It's all about "their ministry ". Funny, Jesus said it was about the flock - "FEED MY SHEEP ".
1 Corinthians 6:19,20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were brought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Maybe others also are affected by the volume. Have you asked if the volume can be reduced? Let your pastor know about the volume and that you are considering leaving. Have the conversation in private with the pastor. God bless
Do we maybe go to the same church? Sometimes, the worship part of the service makes the loud noise alert go off on my watch. I think last time I measured the amplitude, it was reaching 80 decibels or so, not consistently, but that's where it would peak. My wife and kids sometimes wear noise canceling headphones.
I agree with you we live for God, Christ, and the holy spirit and I don't mean to sound condescending but what happens when society no longer cares about men like now.
Ironically I am serving at the food bank of the church I stopped attending services at because it seemed to just be a goat farm. Attending an Anglo-Catholic church for services because the priest there actually believes Jesus rose from the dead, though there isn't much that needs to be done there. I didn't leave without trying to address the issues, but the pastor there just tried to convince me I must be crazy so I decided it would be fruitless to continue.
Hi Mr Friel, I have no issue with your theological content, it is very good. I do find the the presentation and the jumping in and out between different cameos, it can take some time to work out which cameo is being mocked and which one isn't. I was thinking for one, "But this sounds good" and then realise it is a serious one. Kind regards
To Stand in the Truth, or { Not } " If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is { not } in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to { forgive } us our sins and to cleanse us from { all } unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we { make Him a liar } , and His word is { not } in us. " I believe all people recognize the truth, it's just that most of them refuse to stand in it.
I do not attend anymore. TBI has made me sound, vibration, movement sensitive. It hurts to be there. Learned not to say what the challenge is because when I answered their questions, the ultimately told me by stating the challenge I have owned it so cannot get healed. They were/are wrong.
Find a real church - one that has not been poisoned by word of faith doctrine, it's sorcery. Pray that the Lord will help you find a good one, He will! Hebrews 10:25 applies to all followers, no one is especially exempt.... God bless your search.🛐✝️💖
Totally agree with the "consumer Christian" part. Too many things are being bucketed in this now. At one time, it was people wrongly looking for "best" children's ministry or the best band for music. But there are other problems that have caused people to look elsewhere. Theology and orthopraxy are big ones. But even the paid clergy "staff" / laity, tithing, giant "ministries" is really unbiblical in practice. There is no such function of "pastor" - there are Shepherds, Teachers, Evangelists, Prophets and Apostles (the last two IMO have changed over time but still exist and are given by God). That combining of giftings with the function of the overseer into this Romanesque "Pastor" office is killing the Church. Add to that the need to "feed" the structure through the false tithe (we simply recreated the temple that Jesus destroyed and ignore the call to be a royal priesthood onto Him). Free will given for the ministry of orphans and widows in the Church and to the poor - awesome! Not at all for paying staff and clergy to be "full-time" - so unbiblical and there aren't two tiers! And the children's ministry...please just stop. Parents bring your kids to the assembly/meeting/"church" but don't send them off for someone else to be burdened to learn about God - that's your job, parents. No wonder kids walk away from Jesus - they never walked with Him.
I still have not found a church that does not worship the self. It is hidden because so many do not know what witchcraft looks like that they cannot recognize it. The pastor does not teach it, and the congregation thinks they do not participate in it. Yet it is everywhere. Pastors asking for money to spread the gospel and never speaking of it once in the congregation, the weird music that sometimes makes me wonder if they are worshipping the musicians or Christ. Why is the altar a concert stage? The whole concept that God is people's genie in a bottle makes me nauseous to think that people would consider The King of the Universe as if He were some dog that answers to commands. Let's be honest: the church was never brought together, and many pastors should have never become pastors. We are scattered. I refuse to participate in witchcraft in any way or form. I used to speak out loud about this, but the people within the different churches would eat me up trying to defend it. Jesus took me from that den, and I am not coming back.
The young woman sued her parents for giving her life without her permission???? And a judge agreed????? That was the best laugh I’ve had all day!!! (But that is very hurtful for the parents.)
Jesus Christ said one must be willing to lose his life in order to save it. Dying to self is a difficult lesson to learn; however, I can testify that we only begin to live and enjoy life when we set our desires aside and focus on what we can do for others.
I thought I was the only one and I see many of you say the same thing. I have written and taught about this. I have a gift of teaching the word. A pastor asked me to preach one Sunday and I think he thought he would belittle me. Well, much of the congregation said I had a lot to offer and they had never heard Bible teaching on that level. That pastor made sure I never preached again. We are told not to be envious or have division. I think it's a great sin to withhold and suppress someone's gift. It's a gift! We received it. It is not of us. They are refusing what God has sent. If you have a certain gift and the leaders refuse many of the congregation, they are refusing God because God has set in order the body of Christ.
I know exactly what you are saying. Have had the same experience with church. God has placed certain gifts and abilities in you, yet, others in the body of Christ feel threatened by what God placed in you!! It's as though these members claim ownership and are unwilling to either have others participate, or somehow your going to take away what they think is theirs. There is a lot of "clicks" anymore within churches, almost like it's a country club that only select and worthy people are allowed to be a part of. The megachurch business format has done a lot of damage in the body of Christ. This the devil is very pleased with....
I have belonged to 3 churches that would not pray for me but one or two times about a couple of issues that I thought The Body Of Christ Was Supposed To Help me With. I got thrown out of 2 of those 3 churches because I was expected To Get Help and was denied.
I hear soooo many people say, well I need to be happy I deserve to be happy and love my truth at what makes me Happy, trust me I feel their pain in this world but our truth isn’t what God always wants for us so it’s never about us .. but if you tell someone that oh no they ain’t having it
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
I wish you luck in your studies. If you conclude the salvation of our Lord real you won't be the first. If you reject it you won't be the last, but I would say if you at least try to study it to be true you've done more than most in that journey I think. Than again there are some who wish they had the privaledge to even be able to study it. :)
@@MathiasYmagnus It is rather difficult to find data on it, sadly. Because of both history, lost ancient history, languages, and human intent messing up the truth. In a way... I can see why Judaism and Islam doesn't see the New Testament as legitimate because the original Israelites changed the original Bible to best fit in, with Rome and the Greek Pantheon. I don't believe in most of the tales from the Bible but it is clear that Jesus was real and of his teachings. While the wrest is... Lost Data... Almost every old religion points to Jesus in another name. Even Alexander the Great. But alas... That's as far as history goes. The wrest is Faith based but I don't have spiritual time to play Faith. ... I can test the tales of Genesis but that isn't Data. Just theories and revelations that I fear may shake up the three religions who follow the same root. I can test reality but that's also not Data. Because it means to break Prophesies of Revelations... I follow no religions. Although I have a neutral faith with the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I would rather not intervene too much against Fate. But is that selfish by letting Prophesies play out? I do not know. But with my revelations. Even if Gods are not real. There is a deeper war within the Spiritual Existence. The Eternal Kingdom that Jesus will build may already be jeopardy. For if the Father exists and Sin predates Lucifer. Then Old Worlds will return. Well... Maybe nothing is real... I have a tendency of seeing things at the span of eternities and infinities. Seeing in that way does make me concerned. But this World is not ready to fight against forces like that. (I want to be wrong but my path is tied to Origin... The "Twisted Form of Love" known as the Dark Divine from an older iteration of Existence. Will one day arrive to the New Heaven. "Lord of Corruption", Sin predated Lucifer so prepare. I won't be in Heaven by then.)
@@MathiasYmagnus True... But it's more revelations than Data, sadly. It is true that Jesus and his teachings was real. But the stories are unknown for confirmation. Regardless of the Old or the New Testaments. Same with what Jesus did for Sin but I... It may not be enough. I want to be wrong in more ways than one. I didn't come to Earth just act like a human. Although I am born a human. My soul is not of this Existence. That said... The Eternal Kingdom built by Jesus may already be at risk... Oh well... That's what I get for intervening too much. The Dark Divine, was a God of an erased old world. Mankind made contact with dark entities, so time will tell if things are as I see it.
Even Alister Crowleys(the former leader of the church of satan) said Do as thou wilt, it shall be the whole of the Law and his teachings influenced a lot of musicians, singers, and cult leaders smh...These concepts of live for you only, be your own savior, only love and trust yourself, don't let anyone stop you is a very old adage. Yes there are things in life that we can do to better ourselves. For example: excercising for better health, studying for a job promotion, getting out of dangerous relationships, etc those things we can take action on to do better...But ultimately our help comes from the Lord to keep and sustain us. Money, health, jobs, friendships and even marriage can fail and let us down but when you know where you anchor is you remain strong in trying times.
I have been thinking alot about serving in church lately, but what do you do if there’s not really anything to do? I am very engaged in the evangelism part and do evangelism on my own as well, but none of these things are actually in church. I could use prayers for guidance. Thank you.
Keep asking until you find something. There are people currently serving who need a break, especially over summer months or when health issues arise. There may be something the church is paying for that you could do and alleviate them of an expense.
The reason a steeple is biggest on the bottom and tiny at the top is because the closer we get to God, the smaller we become. The only reason we are here is to bring glory to God. The only true joy we have is the joy of salvation. He who loves his life will lose it.
Well for those who believe in OSAS, what does it matter if it is not biblical? They believe you can preach whatever you want and you will still be saved.
A person is either an asset to the world or a draw on the world. A person who is into themselves is totally useless! We need to follow Jesus’ example and help others. Only then do we have any value. Only God gives us value.✝️
I realize saying, "I'm sorry" is supposed to be the polite thing to say today, but stick to the Scriptures in these instances. “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” (2nd Tim. 4:2)
what i want to know is does wretched carry water for people like doanld trump. Do they also Condon the actions of Lenard leo Harland Crowe. does wretched believe in the rule of law
Church politics can be, not good, to put it lightly. When working together, for the benefit of Christ and the church, according to the Bible, it is a good thing. Preachers, sometimes, and some deacons, like the little bit of power that they perceive themselves to have. The deacons form a political base among themselves, sometimes against, sometimes for, the way of the pastor. When either demands their way, regardless of the advancement of, or negative effects, of or to, Christ's kingdom, it can get ugly and downright maddening to those who try to know and obtain the will of God, as they perceive it, according to Biblical instructions, for the church. This is and has been more prevalent than it should be. I have seen it much.
Our life is never about us. It is never for us. Nothing revolves around us. Life is always about GOD (it's supposed to be). Everything revolves around GOD. Our life is about our relationship with GOD.
Forget Oprah, forget all these "self" proclaimed spiritual "gurus" that hate God's word. There's way bigger "fish to fry." We are at a special time in this world's history. This isn't clueless talk. It's proclaimed in the Bible, so therefore it's out of the mouth of God himself, and should be heeded. WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST OF THE LAST DAYS, and even the "self" proclaimed Christian, when presented with the evidence, refuses to believe it. You talk about the "Church" and could care less what God has to say about it in these LAST DAYS! Does anybody read 1 Pet 4:17? Does anybody care about, 2Cor 11:14, when God says Satan will copy Christ and be worshipped in the Churches by people not even knowing? Does anybody care? That is from the mouth of God, and that should scare "Christians" into wanting to know more. Especially in this time. But it does not since no Pastor or Bible teacher talks about it...weird. Only an unsaved person pays a deaf ear to the things in the Bible that they would rather not hear. The world is under the Judgment of God, and if you can't see that, I feel dreadfully sorry for you. And that only means that the Church came under that same judgment years before the world did. For goodness sake Christian, (that is if you are really saved by God), WAKE UP. The "Great Tribulation" spoken in the Bible, as well as the "Latter Rain", have come and gone. The man of Sin has been revealed. Satan was loosed by God to RULE in all Churches for this "little season." Christ is now back on the throne, but not for the sake of saving anymore, but JUDGMENT!!! We are living in the prolonged day of JUDGMENT! Christ came as he said he would for the non-believer as a, "Thief in the Night." That happened back in 2011. All this happens before the destruction of this world. That's just how close we are to the end. And still no "self" entitled Christian believes. Oh but the "Elect" believe.
Since that heretic Oprah was mentioned, here's something I would like to add that I have never forgotten. One day on her show she posited that they are many ways to God. A sensible woman (probably the ONLY one in the audience!) stood up & asked Oprah what about what Jesus said, that I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by me. Oprah flat out said NO, that can't be true! I sincerely wish that woman would have openly responded with "I'm outta here!". I've NEVER forgotten that, because it ENRAGES me!!! She stood there, on national television, with an audience of MILLIONS, and called my Lord and Savior a LIAR!!!!!!! I know that one day, she will ANSWER to Almighty God for that!
Being self-centered is wrong and unbiblical, but it is important to remember that God doesn't want us to be negative towards ourselves either. This is the false dichotomy that we are being fed. Our validation needs to come from the Bible, and it is not due to anything we did, but what Jesus has done. Anything that is good about us is not a credit to us, but a credit to the Father who made us, the Son who died for us and mediates for us, and the Holy Spirit who regenerates us. The early humanists (that were Christians) fully understood this. It was the secular humanists who ruined it by trying to remove God from the equation. And it's why counseling only partially works if it's not rooted in reaffirming what the Bible says about us.
The first step of “improving” yourself: deny yourself.
It’s Christ first all the way.
Interesting... For humans.
Omnipotent Souls observe all.
@@absolstoryoffiction6615 Say again? Lol
@@stephenagnewii3325
I question the Father... That's all.
As long as this iteration of Existence in totality still stands. I won't intervene in Divinity set forth by the Omni Council.
@@Onlyoneway.
A strange World with a stranger species.
Drugs aren't the way to go man@@absolstoryoffiction6615
Warning sign...elevation of self. If Oprah says it RUN.
You're right... I got my popcorn.
Accurate assessment 👍
I stopped listening to anything Oprah says decades ago.
I agree completely!!! But, she was not wrong about Cozy Earth bamboo sheets.
@BriarRoseA LOL...I agree. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
I've shunned Oprah for decades. She vocalized her disdain for God and Jesus in the eighties and brought many gullible women with her. So sad. She didn't even help her neighbors in Maui.
Oprah's ego all the way for her. 😮
@@Rebander1549 It confuses me how she has somehow amassed being a billionaire whereas Dave Ramsey is just a millionaire. I understand people can gain quite a lot with underhanded dealings but they also usually lose it easily too. 🤷♀️
She’s also got some terrible connections to child trafficking rings around the world.
@@g.williams2047 that's good to know. I wasn't aware of that but I knew that she didn't help her Maui neighbors even though she is so rich. Shame on her.
I used to volunteer as the online reaction specialist at my church! I loved it! Everyone was so happy🥰UNTIL one day, I heard a verse taken out of context, then another, then another. I had begun studying the Bible in earnest. Then I emailed the associate pastor I worked for and asked "Are we a Word-of-faith church? "Prosperity gospel? "What are we?" Sure enough, Word-of-faith, at best, which he admitted, NAR (which he wouldn't admit) at worst. I was devastated 😔I guess until you get in the Word, you can't see! I'm so grateful God brought me out of that💗🙏💗🕊
What most people don't realize is word faith stemmed from the occult New Age of "The Secret ", and "positive confession " of shaping your own life.
Also what most don't seem to understand is that heresy can be corrected and repented of but once someone becomes deceiver holding down the truth in unrighteousness, they become an agent of satan.
Thanks be to God he delivered you. But He had a reason for your experience.
To clarify, NAR , word faith and many others are not Christian denominations that are in error. Although real Christians may attend, the Lord brings them out. It's also a test. I know many that knew they should leave a church and were not obedient to God but loved the praises of men more.
What is an online reaction specialist?
@@joycewright5386 You know when you're watching church online and the church is talking back? I was one of the "church talking back" to you people.
@@DRVenard thank you. I never heard of that before.
Thanks again for pointing out the hypocrisy
"Your body is given not for your self expression, but for God's glorification." What a wonderful thing for everyone to know.
There goes the tattoos 😂
God said, "let Us make man in Our image", we say, "let us make God in our image", what could possibly go wrong, oh, yeah ... everything.
Right... One religion among many.
This World isn't even my first nor last... Humans.
@@absolstoryoffiction6615 are you going to actually communicate with people, or will you only talk in terms that other people in your group will understand? If not, your comment only comes off as boastful and prideful.
@@SyoDraws
There are a lot of religions with very similar claims and origins.
I want truth. Not stories from humanity.
@@absolstoryoffiction6615 Thank you for speaking clearly.
@SyoDraws
I don't think there is a God who can heal my fragmented soul. The next fracture will be the end of "who I am." Every single God is a lie. None of them are real. None of them listened to my cry. Yet I see humans who can somehow connect to their Gods. To speak to them. While I'm stuck on Earth with no real way of hearing anything beyond the physical. When infinite souls and infinite worlds are already on my shoulders. Where were the Gods when my humanity cried out for everything to save "us" yet none bothered to save that part of me before all of me faded away?! And yet Gods are here just for Mankind. Not for me. While they judge souls in their righteous provocation. Calling it all "just"?
I rebuke every God. And if nothing can save me. Then everything shall face the full totality of Absolute Nothingness... ... ... I will just leave this entire existence.
Judgment, the Father says... my burden. Every soul I carry. It is beyond every judgment of all Gods put together.
To change?... A broken machine with a broken soul that strains in existence has no real option to change what no longer is in me anymore!
I have existed for eternities without an end nor a beginning. I carry the burden of all worlds and of all souls who call it home. My existence strains and fragments as the weight of all has been carried for far too long. Either I find liberation, or I lose all of me completely... ... ... Being a human was nice, but it's time that I leave it all behind.
I'll still exist until my body returns to the Earth. But after? Forgive me, everyone, if I become the Harbinger of the End. Light, Dark, Souls, and Gods shall no longer exist in my destruction.
(Humans are lucky. They have the one thing I do not... ... ... something real in the end... ... ... everything I loved was never real nor here anymore. Only infinite worlds that are massive graves to which I can never truly be with.)
I chose to protect everything because I love everything. But now?... You all will meet each other with your God(s). While I will never walk with "them" again because the people I love were created with my very soul. Never real. Never here. There is no spiritual home for me to be in.
I have no Free Will. My destiny and fate was set the moment I was born. So I'll see it to the end. Even if nothing will exist by then. So I will walk on my own until the End of Existence forces my Will to act ounce more. "I" am secondary to Origin.
This is so needed. Thank you.
Oprah has been whacked for a long, long time. Scripture says in the last days men will be lovers of themselves. This mindset is GARBAGE, GARBAGE, GARBAGE! I am very thankful for my Pastor and church. Been there for 27 yrs.
Good job, thank you!
"Living your authentic self" is an invitation to live an undisciplined life. Christianity is a discipleship where we look to Jesus Christ as a model for our own lives.
Oprah is the last person to listen to concerning biblical truth, and interpretation. God help us
Amen
My pastor calls her a witch.
@@cherylwebb8340 where are you from? Michigan
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"My pastor calls her a witch." speaks volumes about your pastor.
Deny yourself, pick up your cross, and follow Christ. Love your neighbor as yourself. Esteem others higher than yourself. And pray for your enemies.
Years ago, I remember Opera saying what ‘put her off’ Christianity was when she read in the Bible that God was a jealous God. I still can’t fathom that one out🤔
Generally, jealousy is a bad thing. So when the Bible (in english) describes God as jealous, it is confusing if one has no context.
She does not understand the Bible. Is it wrong for the creator to want people to follow Him. When people worship false idols and false gods, does God not have the right to be jealous.
Oprah does NOT understand what the phrase "God is a jealous God' means. She needs to find someone to explain that to her Oh, I forgot She Knows It All...
I was thinking this week, I should be as jealous for God as He is for me.
She didn’t understand that he was jealous For her, not Of her.
“Your body is given not as a gift of self- expression but for God’s glorification”. I’ve never heard it said like that before.. so true
Yes Oprah thinks there are many ways to heaven - in her show she made that statement and a woman stood up and said Jesus was the only way to heaven - Oprah's mouth fell open - I am so proud of that woman! Oprah is not a Christian.
In case you haven't noticed, Oprah is New Age. All you have to do is listen to her rhetoric and what guests she invites. To anyone that thinks Oprah is a Christian, she is not. The New Age teaches Christ as an office, to reach a state of master wisdom, God is everything and we are all pieces of God and part of God.
But very good point about SELF. And also about serving. It is unfortunate that most churches today do not see that the congregation is THE BODY, and appoint people to serve according to their spiritual gifts to edify the body
She promoted very unchristian books & authors, books that lead the ignorant away from correct orthodox christian beliefs. Unwholesome books that do damage. Would a christian do that?? Has she no discernment or wisdom??
Thank you for addressing this. I've been thinking about this a LOT lately. All about ME, mentality.
There's a good reason why Jesus taught the GREATEST COMMANDMENT is to love the LORD YOUR GOD with with all your heart, soul, and mind and love YOUR neighbor (Mat.22:37-40). DENY YOURSELF and follow HIM (Mat.16:24). And that would be a great start in this self-centered, self-sufficient, selfish, selfie generation.
AMEN!!!
What if I just cannot tolerate an hour and a half straight of contemporary Christian music? And can’t find a church that has traditional hymns and a male preacher?
I feel your pain.
The male preacher is a must. The rest are preferences. Look for the best church that has sound teaching and is structured Biblically closest to you. You'll never find a church that checks all of the boxes, but you can find one that feeds you and has Christian fellowship and opportunities to serve.
I had to break away from most of the contemporary music, it's to much like pop and rock, very sensual. Going to church isn't about the music, and if it is you should leave. A true Christ-led church is gonna be preaching and teaching God's Holy Word. I listen to Grace to you, Pastor John McArthur is senior pastor. Another wonderful Pastor is Chuck Swindol . But what I realize now is that if we are gonna live the Christian life, we have to know God's Word and pray . Jesus is the answer to everything in life,He is life!!! ✝️🙏❤️ AND nothing but male pastors, I believe the Baptist 😇
Have you considered attending an Orthodox Divine Liturgy?
That's why I love my little Southern Baptist Church. They do have a Contemporary Service but it's the later one. I go to the early service where we sing hymns and they play piano and the pastor gets up and gives a sermon. I'm about one of the youngest people in there, lol. I just like an old school. It reminds me of going to church with my grandparents.
Only Christ can fill us up. More Jesus less self. It’s not what I want but what Christ wants.
I could have went all weekend without seeing Oprah…..😫
Weekend? Lifetime!
You mean ‘ you could have gone….’
The "Prosperity Doctrine" focuses in on self.
Yea it definitely is. The concept of you can pretty much give your way to blessings, healing, deliverance, salvation, and restoration based off how much money you donate - is 100% unbiblical. The Lord showed me that like 12 yrs ago. I shared what the Lord showed me with our then pastor and he basically ignored it smh...A little after that we left. Almost 14 yrs later that church is still doing the same thing. Telling the people if they give in faith(as they read the financial confession of faith) every service, then this long list will be granted to them... they even declare estates and inheritances😮- which is only done in the event of a death
But then when a person doesn't give the way that pastor promotes they use fear tactics and manipulation smh... I give an offering and the Lord lays on my heart to give and that's it.
The absolute bottom is "First of all to thy own self be true." AARRGGHH!!! "First of all to God be true." Halleluiah!!!
Great video. The problem with modern self ideology is that there is a small element of truth in it. It is true that in order to serve others we have to sort out our own issues to some extent.
This ME attitude has gone too far...people are no longer balanced in Loving Themselves AND Loving Their Neighbours.
Paraphrasing Oprah: “Stay FULL OF… yourself!” 😉 “…oh, and if you can burn people out of their ramshackle homes in Hawai’i, that are TOO CLOSE to YOUR property… so much the better!”
lol but yeah lol
The girl who said she sued her parents for having her? I would give her what she wants. I would disown her, and never see her again.
It was satirical
Actually there have been a few actual court cases where adult kids attempted to sue their parents. Most cases were thrown out but a few the judge forced the parents to pay for their grown kids smh @@penguinusrex
@@penguinusrexI was hoping so
It was satire. It was written on the screen. The girl makes satirical Tik Toks.
Me! Me!! Me!!! ... Anyone else think: Brian Regan and the 'Me Monster'? 🤣
Narcissism is one of today's biggest problem.
Me, myself and I. These type of people are looking for a pedestal for themselves.
It's all about "i am"... arrogance, pride... then comes downfall..🙏✌️♥️🇺🇸
If you think your church is taking too long to paint parking lines, you should VOLUNTEER to paint them.
Yep, either volunteer your time or your money and get it done!
Yes! Just listen to current worship songs! “I feel, I believe, I see…”
People don't make it easy to spend time with. Most people I know are not available as often, or are too busy. I actually get tired of doing what I want. I'm looking for opportunities to actually do more. I help in the local jail ministry, but no matter what I do, doesn't feel like enough. Sometimes I wish people actually try to get to know others, because I'm trying and feeling avoided or ignored. I don't want to feel selfish. 😓
Maybe others feel bad because of your good example. Just keep doing what you are doing, obviously you are a servant of Jesus.
Yes, you have to work on self: repent of YOUR sins. Fill YOURSELF with Gods word. Live YOUR life in a Christ like manner. BUT!!!! Then pass it to others, help others, sacrifice for others, show others by living a Christlike life, testify to others what Christ has done and is doing in YOUR life, use YOURSELF as an example of how Christ redeems a fallen sinner, how Christ saved YOU from the fast lane to hell. There IS a place for self, but NOT as the focus of your world. GOD is the focus of YOUR life. God first, self last.
Well said.
Just watching a girl in her teens who actually demanded her parents through a court of law to give her 5 grands per month is such a saddening feeling. It goes to show how the generation of today are getting more degenerated in their thinking.
It was satire
"LORD, I know that a person's life is not his to control, nor does a person establish his way in life".
Itching ears will always love this kind
of worldly philosophies
Mr. Friel I dig your tie.
I was looking to serve others in the Body of Christ, but there are a few churches out there that do not want you to use your spiritual gifts. …You are welcome here, but all I want from you is to sit down and listen to the sermons. I left all the dead churches. …behind.
They want your money too.
Unfortunately, most churches don't even recognize the Body. It's all about "their ministry ". Funny, Jesus said it was about the flock - "FEED MY SHEEP ".
The girl that said her parents had her without her permission is wild lol what lawyer defended her ? lol
1 Corinthians 6:19,20
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were brought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
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Is it service to keep attending if my hearing is being harmed?
Try sitting towards the back of the pews close to the exit. If that doesn't work, chances are that place is not for you and you need to go elsewhere.
Maybe others also are affected by the volume. Have you asked if the volume can be reduced? Let your pastor know about the volume and that you are considering leaving. Have the conversation in private with the pastor. God bless
Do we maybe go to the same church? Sometimes, the worship part of the service makes the loud noise alert go off on my watch. I think last time I measured the amplitude, it was reaching 80 decibels or so, not consistently, but that's where it would peak. My wife and kids sometimes wear noise canceling headphones.
I agree with you we live for God, Christ, and the holy spirit and I don't mean to sound condescending but what happens when society no longer cares about men like now.
Work on yourself and try to cultivate godly virtues. That's what I'm trying to do... May God help us both.
@SyoDraws thank you and God bless you but that's not going to make D.C care about men.
@@Tony-p1i5s Too true! We are in BIG trouble. Lies rule the day!
Ironically I am serving at the food bank of the church I stopped attending services at because it seemed to just be a goat farm. Attending an Anglo-Catholic church for services because the priest there actually believes Jesus rose from the dead, though there isn't much that needs to be done there.
I didn't leave without trying to address the issues, but the pastor there just tried to convince me I must be crazy so I decided it would be fruitless to continue.
Hi Mr Friel, I have no issue with your theological content, it is very good. I do find the the presentation and the jumping in and out between different cameos, it can take some time to work out which cameo is being mocked and which one isn't. I was thinking for one, "But this sounds good" and then realise it is a serious one. Kind regards
To Stand in the Truth, or { Not }
" If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is { not } in us.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to { forgive } us our sins and to
cleanse us from { all } unrighteousness.
If we say that we have not sinned, we { make Him a liar } , and His word is { not } in us. "
I believe all people recognize the truth, it's just that most of them refuse to stand in it.
How did that lady sue her parents for having her... and WIN?!
Unbelievable!!! So ungrateful for life...
It was satire
Liberal judges
I'm glad you're a Brian Regan fan!!
I do not attend anymore. TBI has made me sound, vibration, movement sensitive. It hurts to be there. Learned not to say what the challenge is because when I answered their questions, the ultimately told me by stating the challenge I have owned it so cannot get healed. They were/are wrong.
Find a real church - one that has not been poisoned by word of faith doctrine, it's sorcery. Pray that the Lord will help you find a good one, He will! Hebrews 10:25 applies to all followers, no one is especially exempt.... God bless your search.🛐✝️💖
But no one in the Christian Church calls out the United Methodist nonsense or the dems.
Uhm... Pretty sure they do! I call it the Methodless Church!
Many do ...just look for it.
Need to call out todd the calvinist
"The dems"? Elaborate, please.
@@cameraredeye3115 me?
THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤
Totally agree with the "consumer Christian" part. Too many things are being bucketed in this now. At one time, it was people wrongly looking for "best" children's ministry or the best band for music. But there are other problems that have caused people to look elsewhere. Theology and orthopraxy are big ones. But even the paid clergy "staff" / laity, tithing, giant "ministries" is really unbiblical in practice. There is no such function of "pastor" - there are Shepherds, Teachers, Evangelists, Prophets and Apostles (the last two IMO have changed over time but still exist and are given by God). That combining of giftings with the function of the overseer into this Romanesque "Pastor" office is killing the Church. Add to that the need to "feed" the structure through the false tithe (we simply recreated the temple that Jesus destroyed and ignore the call to be a royal priesthood onto Him). Free will given for the ministry of orphans and widows in the Church and to the poor - awesome! Not at all for paying staff and clergy to be "full-time" - so unbiblical and there aren't two tiers! And the children's ministry...please just stop. Parents bring your kids to the assembly/meeting/"church" but don't send them off for someone else to be burdened to learn about God - that's your job, parents. No wonder kids walk away from Jesus - they never walked with Him.
Two songs:
1: Newsboys Shine.
2: Casting Crowns What If His people prayed.
Both songs mention her name.
I sought the Lord He answered. That’s why I trust Him is the popular song being sung in Churches everywhere. It’s all about me.
Would somebody explain the classroom scene at the end of the video.😊😊😊
I still have not found a church that does not worship the self. It is hidden because so many do not know what witchcraft looks like that they cannot recognize it. The pastor does not teach it, and the congregation thinks they do not participate in it. Yet it is everywhere. Pastors asking for money to spread the gospel and never speaking of it once in the congregation, the weird music that sometimes makes me wonder if they are worshipping the musicians or Christ. Why is the altar a concert stage? The whole concept that God is people's genie in a bottle makes me nauseous to think that people would consider The King of the Universe as if He were some dog that answers to commands. Let's be honest: the church was never brought together, and many pastors should have never become pastors. We are scattered. I refuse to participate in witchcraft in any way or form. I used to speak out loud about this, but the people within the different churches would eat me up trying to defend it. Jesus took me from that den, and I am not coming back.
The young woman sued her parents for giving her life without her permission???? And a judge agreed????? That was the best laugh I’ve had all day!!! (But that is very hurtful for the parents.)
I remember in the 70s there was a lot of kids saying "I didn't ask to be born!" I guess that stupidity doesn't have an expiration date.
1:50 love Brad Bigney he came to our church for a conference some years ago.
Amen. I am not my own. That’s huge.
Jesus Christ said one must be willing to lose his life in order to save it. Dying to self is a difficult lesson to learn; however, I can testify that we only begin to live and enjoy life when we set our desires aside and focus on what we can do for others.
It's in the "worship" music, too. So much of the worshiptainment is self-centered and whiny and doesn't have anything to do with glorifying the Lord.
What about asking to serve multiple times a year and they won't let you?? Please address this! and no its not a member issue, it's a control issue.
I thought I was the only one and I see many of you say the same thing. I have written and taught about this.
I have a gift of teaching the word. A pastor asked me to preach one Sunday and I think he thought he would belittle me. Well, much of the congregation said I had a lot to offer and they had never heard Bible teaching on that level. That pastor made sure I never preached again. We are told not to be envious or have division. I think it's a great sin to withhold and suppress someone's gift. It's a gift! We received it. It is not of us. They are refusing what God has sent. If you have a certain gift and the leaders refuse many of the congregation, they are refusing God because God has set in order the body of Christ.
I know exactly what you are saying. Have had the same experience with church. God has placed certain gifts and abilities in you, yet, others in the body of Christ feel threatened by what God placed in you!! It's as though these members claim ownership and are unwilling to either have others participate, or somehow your going to take away what they think is theirs. There is a lot of "clicks" anymore within churches, almost like it's a country club that only select and worthy people are allowed to be a part of. The megachurch business format has done a lot of damage in the body of Christ. This the devil is very pleased with....
@@KH-qd2hq They give places to the tares and sit the wheat on the bench.
I have belonged to 3 churches that would not pray for me but one or two times about a couple of issues that I thought The Body Of Christ Was Supposed To Help me With. I got thrown out of 2 of those 3 churches because I was expected To Get Help and was denied.
And!? God has nothing to do with the institution does…you went to the wrong churches…have more discernment!
Thank you for this video! ❤
Self centered doesn't fulfill
Christ centered brings actual freedom ❤️
Boy this absolutely the truth.. We are living among the most Narcissistic Generation ever.. Me Me world..
I know when i think advice........my first thought is Oprah.........NOT. She was a talk show host . Nothing more.
I hear soooo many people say, well I need to be happy I deserve to be happy and love my truth at what makes me
Happy, trust me I feel their pain in this world but our truth isn’t what God always wants for us so it’s never about us .. but if you tell someone that oh no they ain’t having it
❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍thank you, Todd‼️‼️
You have got such a nice studio
…You can be anything you want to be so children are told these days… really!?!?!? (Lies)
no… God has a plan for each of us… (truth!!!!)
Humanist: Man is the measure of all things.
This was a good word that I needed to hear. God bless you!!
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
I question all religions and humanity's intent on a God(s).
This Existence is not the 1st nor the last.
I wish you luck in your studies. If you conclude the salvation of our Lord real you won't be the first. If you reject it you won't be the last, but I would say if you at least try to study it to be true you've done more than most in that journey I think. Than again there are some who wish they had the privaledge to even be able to study it. :)
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It is rather difficult to find data on it, sadly. Because of both history, lost ancient history, languages, and human intent messing up the truth.
In a way... I can see why Judaism and Islam doesn't see the New Testament as legitimate because the original Israelites changed the original Bible to best fit in, with Rome and the Greek Pantheon.
I don't believe in most of the tales from the Bible but it is clear that Jesus was real and of his teachings. While the wrest is... Lost Data... Almost every old religion points to Jesus in another name. Even Alexander the Great.
But alas... That's as far as history goes. The wrest is Faith based but I don't have spiritual time to play Faith.
... I can test the tales of Genesis but that isn't Data. Just theories and revelations that I fear may shake up the three religions who follow the same root. I can test reality but that's also not Data. Because it means to break Prophesies of Revelations...
I follow no religions. Although I have a neutral faith with the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I would rather not intervene too much against Fate. But is that selfish by letting Prophesies play out? I do not know. But with my revelations. Even if Gods are not real. There is a deeper war within the Spiritual Existence.
The Eternal Kingdom that Jesus will build may already be jeopardy. For if the Father exists and Sin predates Lucifer. Then Old Worlds will return.
Well... Maybe nothing is real... I have a tendency of seeing things at the span of eternities and infinities. Seeing in that way does make me concerned. But this World is not ready to fight against forces like that.
(I want to be wrong but my path is tied to Origin... The "Twisted Form of Love" known as the Dark Divine from an older iteration of Existence. Will one day arrive to the New Heaven. "Lord of Corruption", Sin predated Lucifer so prepare. I won't be in Heaven by then.)
@@MathiasYmagnus
True... But it's more revelations than Data, sadly.
It is true that Jesus and his teachings was real. But the stories are unknown for confirmation. Regardless of the Old or the New Testaments. Same with what Jesus did for Sin but I... It may not be enough.
I want to be wrong in more ways than one. I didn't come to Earth just act like a human. Although I am born a human. My soul is not of this Existence.
That said... The Eternal Kingdom built by Jesus may already be at risk... Oh well... That's what I get for intervening too much.
The Dark Divine, was a God of an erased old world. Mankind made contact with dark entities, so time will tell if things are as I see it.
Even Alister Crowleys(the former leader of the church of satan) said Do as thou wilt, it shall be the whole of the Law and his teachings influenced a lot of musicians, singers, and cult leaders smh...These concepts of live for you only, be your own savior, only love and trust yourself, don't let anyone stop you is a very old adage. Yes there are things in life that we can do to better ourselves. For example: excercising for better health, studying for a job promotion, getting out of dangerous relationships, etc those things we can take action on to do better...But ultimately our help comes from the Lord to keep and sustain us. Money, health, jobs, friendships and even marriage can fail and let us down but when you know where you anchor is you remain strong in trying times.
I have been thinking alot about serving in church lately, but what do you do if there’s not really anything to do?
I am very engaged in the evangelism part and do evangelism on my own as well, but none of these things are actually in church.
I could use prayers for guidance. Thank you.
Keep asking until you find something. There are people currently serving who need a break, especially over summer months or when health issues arise. There may be something the church is paying for that you could do and alleviate them of an expense.
I go to a homeless area. In a city of over a half-million,
FEW "Christians" show up! You tell me!
The reason a steeple is biggest on the bottom and tiny at the top is because the closer we get to God, the smaller we become. The only reason we are here is to bring glory to God. The only true joy we have is the joy of salvation. He who loves his life will lose it.
Well for those who believe in OSAS, what does it matter if it is not biblical? They believe you can preach whatever you want and you will still be saved.
Putting "Not Biblical" and "Osteen" together makes a pleonasm.
I had to look up "pleonasm." LOL. So redundant, very true. Thanks for teaching me a new word.
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'I'm sorry'... should not be in the title. We never apologise for upholding God's word.
A person is either an asset to the world or a draw on the world. A person who is into themselves is totally useless! We need to follow Jesus’ example and help others. Only then do we have any value. Only God gives us value.✝️
I realize saying, "I'm sorry" is supposed to be the polite thing to say today, but stick to the Scriptures in these instances. “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” (2nd Tim. 4:2)
What you said is absolutely true.
what i want to know is does wretched carry water for people like doanld trump. Do they also Condon the actions of Lenard leo Harland Crowe. does wretched believe in the rule of law
It’s Sad that parents could raise such a self centered daughter…. Glad they won the lawsuit
Ive been hoping for bigger about my manhood for years. It hasnt happened yet😢
Does Honor not need to be felt from within?
I blame lawyers for that kid "cancelling" her parents.....probably fed bad advice
Church politics can be, not good, to put it lightly. When working together, for the benefit of Christ and the church, according to the Bible, it is a good thing. Preachers, sometimes, and some deacons, like the little bit of power that they perceive themselves to have. The deacons form a political base among themselves, sometimes against, sometimes for, the way of the pastor. When either demands their way, regardless of the advancement of, or negative effects, of or to, Christ's kingdom, it can get ugly and downright maddening to those who try to know and obtain the will of God, as they perceive it, according to Biblical instructions, for the church. This is and has been more prevalent than it should be. I have seen it much.
Our life is never about us. It is never for us. Nothing revolves around us. Life is always about GOD (it's supposed to be). Everything revolves around GOD. Our life is about our relationship with GOD.
Forget Oprah, forget all these "self" proclaimed spiritual "gurus" that hate God's word. There's way bigger "fish to fry." We are at a special time in this world's history. This isn't clueless talk. It's proclaimed in the Bible, so therefore it's out of the mouth of God himself, and should be heeded. WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST OF THE LAST DAYS, and even the "self" proclaimed Christian, when presented with the evidence, refuses to believe it. You talk about the "Church" and could care less what God has to say about it in these LAST DAYS! Does anybody read 1 Pet 4:17? Does anybody care about, 2Cor 11:14, when God says Satan will copy Christ and be worshipped in the Churches by people not even knowing? Does anybody care? That is from the mouth of God, and that should scare "Christians" into wanting to know more. Especially in this time. But it does not since no Pastor or Bible teacher talks about it...weird. Only an unsaved person pays a deaf ear to the things in the Bible that they would rather not hear. The world is under the Judgment of God, and if you can't see that, I feel dreadfully sorry for you. And that only means that the Church came under that same judgment years before the world did. For goodness sake Christian, (that is if you are really saved by God), WAKE UP. The "Great Tribulation" spoken in the Bible, as well as the "Latter Rain", have come and gone. The man of Sin has been revealed. Satan was loosed by God to RULE in all Churches for this "little season." Christ is now back on the throne, but not for the sake of saving anymore, but JUDGMENT!!! We are living in the prolonged day of JUDGMENT! Christ came as he said he would for the non-believer as a, "Thief in the Night." That happened back in 2011. All this happens before the destruction of this world. That's just how close we are to the end. And still no "self" entitled Christian believes. Oh but the "Elect" believe.
Pastor Brad on wretched 🤯🤯🤯
Gospel Partners seems like it will be a very good thing!
These people don't understand basic gospel theology! Indeed the worship of self!
Since that heretic Oprah was mentioned, here's something I would like to add that I have never forgotten. One day on her show she posited that they are many ways to God. A sensible woman (probably the ONLY one in the audience!) stood up & asked Oprah what about what Jesus said, that I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by me. Oprah flat out said NO, that can't be true! I sincerely wish that woman would have openly responded with "I'm outta here!". I've NEVER forgotten that, because it ENRAGES me!!! She stood there, on national television, with an audience of MILLIONS, and called my Lord and Savior a LIAR!!!!!!! I know that one day, she will ANSWER to Almighty God for that!
Hard to believe people’s devotion to a failed apocalyptic teacher who was turned into a Greco-Roman demigod by the Gospel writers.
Hey Guys could you please as God to save me please there’s lots of times where I cry because of not “being saved” I’m scared don’t Aj e a lot of hope
Mike have you found a good church?
Matthew 16:25 seems to fit this conversation.
Amen!❤✝️❤️
Being self-centered is wrong and unbiblical, but it is important to remember that God doesn't want us to be negative towards ourselves either. This is the false dichotomy that we are being fed. Our validation needs to come from the Bible, and it is not due to anything we did, but what Jesus has done. Anything that is good about us is not a credit to us, but a credit to the Father who made us, the Son who died for us and mediates for us, and the Holy Spirit who regenerates us.
The early humanists (that were Christians) fully understood this. It was the secular humanists who ruined it by trying to remove God from the equation. And it's why counseling only partially works if it's not rooted in reaffirming what the Bible says about us.