Be Careful Of This When You Join A Church | Derek Prince

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  • Joining a Church (and specifically another denomination) should not be taken lightly. Be sure to be careful of this when you do.
    This is a clip from the full sermon 'Take Heed That You Are Not Deceived'. Full video: • Take Heed That You Are...
    #derekprince #derekprinceministries
    4340, recorded in Westminster Chapel, London, September 29 1990

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  • @philiplewis7252
    @philiplewis7252 2 роки тому +1135

    Amen! On the night that I was to be initiated into freemasonry, an overwhelming feeling of "Don't do it" washed over me. It was the most extraordinary thing. It was literally an hour or so before the ceremony. I listened, and didn't attend. I am forever grateful to Almighty GOD for intervening,and for keeping me safe. Praise Almighty GOD.

    • @danielbarnard2451
      @danielbarnard2451 2 роки тому +24

      Amen!!!

    • @PsalmThirtynineEleven
      @PsalmThirtynineEleven 2 роки тому +82

      @ Philip Lewis
      I’m so glad you obeyed The Lord, brother! My uncle joined Freemasonry. He was a 3rd degree. His family, including his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, have been absolutely destroyed, because of it and now he’s in hell. It’s a curse. Literally. I’m so glad you don’t have to worry about any of that. I’ll see you up there, one day.
      🤍✝️💟🛐🤍

    • @lientjievanderlinde7254
      @lientjievanderlinde7254 2 роки тому +18

      Amen!

    • @philiplewis7252
      @philiplewis7252 2 роки тому +82

      @@PsalmThirtynineEleven Thank you for your kind words,I truly appreciate them! I was brought up as a Church going child,and was Christened as a baby and then Confirmed during my early teens. Unfortunately, I had completely lost my way at the time that I was approached to join the Freemasons. I was in a completely inappropriate relationship, and had been ostracised by most people I knew. I was told that being a part of their organisation would be the best thing to help me at that time. I almost joined,it was quite literally at the last minute that I pulled out! The Holy Spirit was undoubtedly with me that night. Praise Almighty GOD!

    • @philiplewis7252
      @philiplewis7252 2 роки тому +12

      @@lientjievanderlinde7254 AMEN!

  • @befunkrn
    @befunkrn 2 роки тому +66

    I'm 68 now and up until 7 years ago I'd somehow had always thought I was a some kind of saved Christian that could get away with living a rather worldly life with my back turned to Jesus. I'd made a very flippant decision (in just a matter of seconds) to be baptized at 14 years old and thought that, from then on, that was all that was ever needed. But 7 years ago Jesus started getting my head back on straight showing me how far off the mark I've been. Its been a slow continuos struggle partly because pride has been a central issue. But He's getting me there bit by bit, but only by His grace. Thanks to Him, I'm not who I used to be and look forward to growing closer & closer to Him, hopefully becoming more like Jesus. I thank and praise Him, the Holy Spirit and my Abba Father, and am becoming more confident in my relationship with Jesus everyday.
    Whew, thank You, Lord Jesus, thank you.

    • @krisellis6384
      @krisellis6384 2 роки тому +1

      Befunkrn...hello...
      My Saviour found me in the dung pit.....
      outside the dung gate...down the dung road....when I was 61...I'm 70 in a week...any idea where the dung pit is...
      would you believe it's even in the scripture....blessings....🇦🇺🌏

    • @telefellavision
      @telefellavision 7 місяців тому +1

      Please investigate the different theologies being presented throughout most Protestant churches that are preaching a big contradiction to the true word of God.
      *Excerpt from Derek Prince admitting the need to separate the body of Christ from the promise to Israel/ Gods chosen:
      Prince strongly opposed replacement theology. His book The Destiny of Israel and the Church argues that the Church has not replaced Israel and that the covenant that God made with the nation of Israel still stands today. Prince also believed that the creation of the state of Israel was the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Derek states in his book Promised Land, "The central theme of biblical prophecy, as it is being unfolded in our time, revolves around the land and the people of Israel. God is carrying out His predetermined plan to regather the Jewish people from their worldwide dispersion and restore them to their ancient homeland."
      ‭‭John 14:6 KJV‬‬
      [6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

  • @valeriepat7456
    @valeriepat7456 7 місяців тому

    Thank God I came across this. I only just walked away from a group because I began to feel uncomfortable at how the leader would call everyone prophet and prophetess. I could sense people getting puffed up. Then something happened that didn't add up and I was out of there. Thank God for the Holy Spirit

  • @stephenmichaels6682
    @stephenmichaels6682 2 роки тому +2

    Today we are only saved by BELIEVING The Gospel of Jesus Christ,1 st Corinthians Chapter 15 verse 1-4.Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins,was buried,and rose again on the third day.Jesus Christ Shed Blood is what saves you when you believe this plan of salvation with your heart.

  • @Gandalf-of-many-colors
    @Gandalf-of-many-colors 7 місяців тому

    So I should join Christianity?

  • @befunkrn
    @befunkrn 2 роки тому +224

    I can listen to Derek Prince for hours. It's partly his nice voice,, or unhurried pace, but really it's probably the Holy Spirit.

    • @susannabonke8552
      @susannabonke8552 2 роки тому +5

      authority at its best. yeah I love it.

    • @citigirlie211
      @citigirlie211 7 місяців тому +7

      It's the Holy Spirit and Derek's cooperation with HIM. That's why you can listen for hours.

    • @Alice-Not-In-Chains
      @Alice-Not-In-Chains 7 місяців тому +1

      🫶🏽

    • @michaelminer3157
      @michaelminer3157 5 місяців тому

      Definitely the latter! 😊🙏🏼

  • @ginatriana1523
    @ginatriana1523 2 роки тому +547

    Amen!!!
    God took me out of the Mormon cult 17 years ago, hallelujah!!
    He's led me along humbled me stripped me taught me rescued me saved me loved me, I'm still in awe of why He'd want me a lowly speck of greasy dust...eternity is too short to praise and thank Him😌💚!!!!

    • @paulpranit5148
      @paulpranit5148 2 роки тому +3

      Amen ❤️

    • @trudyseeker3550
      @trudyseeker3550 2 роки тому +11

      Me to darling over 3 decades at 31 free 6 yrs didn't want to join too scared to leave ..I used to say if only it wasn't the only true church xxxxxx love Derek's teaching s there is few I trust xxxx

    • @narellejohnson1230
      @narellejohnson1230 2 роки тому +6

      So encouraging you guys, thank you for sharing 🎁🙏🏼💝🙏🏼. Praise God Almighty

    • @YESYES-qz2ex
      @YESYES-qz2ex 2 роки тому +4

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @nickhybner8485
      @nickhybner8485 2 роки тому +6

      Wow that’s an awesome testimony!

  • @DaddyWarbucksunlimited
    @DaddyWarbucksunlimited 2 роки тому +181

    I thank you Lord Jesus Christ for real Bible teachers like Derek Prince.

  • @dreamerofdreams1167
    @dreamerofdreams1167 2 роки тому +138

    I was born in Jehovah's Witnesses cult and Praise God HALLELUJAH Jesus saved me and broke the chains!🤍🕊️🙌🙏🦅👑🛡️

    • @YenkammaNe
      @YenkammaNe 2 роки тому

      WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU?
      By Francois Gautier.
      Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality.
      1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted
      2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik
      3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak.
      4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman.
      5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools.
      6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it.
      7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure !
      8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead.
      9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest.
      10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion)
      11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi.
      12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy.
      13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic !
      14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship).
      15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy
      16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan.
      17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study !
      18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped.
      19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism!
      "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family)
      20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival.
      Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year.
      21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu.
      22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved.
      23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu!
      24) You know that Hinduism ☺ is a way of life, with considerable freedom.
      25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe!
      26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint.
      27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily)
      You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu!
      This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!
      There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every direction

    • @joyglass4470
      @joyglass4470 2 роки тому

      ​@@YenkammaNe There is one history and one truth of how the universe came to be. Think about it. There is really only one origin and one truth - to EVERYTHING that exists! (besides opinions and feelings of course). What you posted here is based on that there is no truth. If that were ''true'' then everything we have discovered through science is wrong and therefore we should not teach science or math because it is totally frivolous and irrelevant because ''there is no truth'' and everything is just make-believe. But with a little deeper thinking and history we know that is not true at all! There is real Science, real Math, and Real History. Reality does not change based on individual imagination and anyone who uses this premise as their ''spiritual authority'' is in spiritual grave danger. Hinduism is very similar to Satanism with it's anything goes and there is no truth mentality. No Truth= Lies, which lead to The Fall. Satan is the father of lies and as part of his rebellion trying to gain as many followers as possible. Hinduism stands the test of time? Not really. Texts about Hinduism and the Biblical texts were both written relatively near the same time, since all human writing started around 3,400 years ago. Christianity is larger than Hinduism, so all things considered, I'm not sure why you believe Hinduism ''stands the test of time''. Hinduism believes their religion is timeless, yet they don't believe in an ultimate truth, so I suppose, according to Hinduism what they say is true, isn't really true, because according to them there is no truth...🤔 Well the Bible is based on one Truth and the Original Creator of the universe (because if you really study how perfectly everything in this world works, you will know it had creative intelligence behind it!) and His Godly authority and the saving power of his son Jesus' sacrifice to pay our bond for sin after the original fall of mankind and our spiritual eternity depends on that! Please think/pray(to THE Creator)/research about this. 🙏✝ Since your religion doesn't forbid you to pray to the God of the Bible, then try doing so, asking for true revelation for at least a month and see what happens. The true God of the Universe wants his children back and will answer you if your heart is open to His Truth!

    • @abbalives
      @abbalives 2 роки тому +1

      Praise God you got free. Make sure to go through the casting out of demons. David Middleton has great sermons on deliverance. ❤️

    • @truthinthefaceoftyranny
      @truthinthefaceoftyranny 7 місяців тому +4

      that is wonderful, most leave and abandon Christianity completely. Praise Jesus.

  • @kevinclint7588
    @kevinclint7588 2 роки тому +178

    NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,…….. WHY?,………BECAUSE HE NEVER GAVE UP ON US,…………AMEN

    • @fortunatogopez7974
      @fortunatogopez7974 2 роки тому +1

      amen thank you 💝

    • @jimw4337
      @jimw4337 2 роки тому +1

      he gave up and flooded the world, murdering millions,and killing millions of animals...all for nothing....could of did in a way different way....he gave up

    • @YenkammaNe
      @YenkammaNe 2 роки тому

      WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU?
      By Francois Gautier.
      Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality.
      1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted
      2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik
      3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak.
      4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman.
      5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools.
      6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it.
      7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure !
      8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead.
      9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest.
      10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion)
      11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi.
      12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy.
      13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic !
      14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship).
      15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy
      16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan.
      17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study !
      18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped.
      19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism!
      "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family)
      20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival.
      Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year.
      21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu.
      22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved.
      23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu!
      24) You know that Hinduism ☺ is a way of life, with considerable freedom.
      25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe!
      26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint.
      27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily)
      You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu!
      This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!
      There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every direction.

    • @gknight4719
      @gknight4719 7 місяців тому

      I THINK JESUS GAVE UP ON THE 15,000 CHILDREN THAT DIE EVERY DAY!

  • @kellycoleman715
    @kellycoleman715 7 місяців тому +33

    I miss Derek Prince. He bought me a hot fudge sundae at Denny’s when I was a young teen. He and his first wife Ruth used to come here to Midland, Texas often. His series on spiritual warfare is excellent. I think selfishness is the plague of our time now. But it is rooted in pride.

    • @MorganStone-p1f
      @MorganStone-p1f 6 місяців тому

      If you are from midland than you probably know my husband’s grandparents and his dad. Do you know any stones? Jack and Judy and their kids Sarah and Todd?
      Jack used to be the principal of midland high I believe

  • @adoptada12
    @adoptada12 7 місяців тому +46

    The only membership you need is the blood of Christ. Amen.

  • @beryllaing6992
    @beryllaing6992 2 роки тому +190

    I met Derek Prince many years ago when I was a member of a holiness sect. We wore uniforms and were very proud of being “the highest light!” I wondered why Derek was noticeably cold towards me. Now I know why! Such spiritual pride! Thank the Lord we realized that we were sinners saved by Grace and left that sect.

    • @Anon.5216
      @Anon.5216 2 роки тому

      Saved by God's Grace which is Catholic teaching. Not by Faith Alone which is Protestant teaching.

    • @sharonsellers191
      @sharonsellers191 2 роки тому +1

      Pray more folks believe as mr prince did

    • @szilardfineascovasa6144
      @szilardfineascovasa6144 9 місяців тому +10

      @@Anon.5216
      Speak for your sort of Protestantism.
      What else but grace made God bother with sinners like us, to begin with? You could've had all the faith in the world, had God not given, through grace, the Object of your faith.
      Even Abraham had what to have faith for after the Lord's promise to him.
      Drop the legalism and read your Bible.

    • @markc8361
      @markc8361 7 місяців тому +5

      U lucky peach that u got to meet him 😊

    • @renee6685
      @renee6685 7 місяців тому

      Were you in one of The Local Church?

  • @theextreme7134
    @theextreme7134 2 роки тому +211

    Derek Prince really is one of the best. One of the very few worth listening to.

    • @backwaters3660
      @backwaters3660 2 роки тому +6

      I prefer to listen to him.

    • @autumnvalerio1231
      @autumnvalerio1231 2 роки тому +3

      Amen!🕊🔥

    • @jaytee1671
      @jaytee1671 2 роки тому +4

      Agree 100% also David Pawson please seek him for “ unlocking the bible”

    • @autumnvalerio1231
      @autumnvalerio1231 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaytee1671 thank you brother in Christ ...I’ll definitely check him out! God bless you 🕊

    • @heatherdavis5445
      @heatherdavis5445 2 роки тому +9

      David wilkinson great as well

  • @hilya7590
    @hilya7590 2 роки тому +240

    I don't know how I got to Derek Prince videos but I thank the Holy spirit for leading me to him.I was in a very bad space but ever since I started following his teaching,everything change for good.
    I have learnt,I am transformed and I got to know who I am now.
    Thank you man of God..Thank you for your teaching.
    The grass withers but the words of God will always be with us.
    May the LORD,bless your resting soul uncle Prince.😇
    Thank you.

    • @repentancenow
      @repentancenow 2 роки тому +3

      💯same here 🤗

    • @lisamartin2179
      @lisamartin2179 2 роки тому +7

      Please listen to David Wilkerson also
      Wonderful man of God also.

    • @hilya7590
      @hilya7590 2 роки тому +1

      @@lisamartin2179 Thank you..i will do so

    • @SRose-vp6ew
      @SRose-vp6ew 2 роки тому +10

      I love how he articulates things. Sometimes it's just a simple statement I feel I should know already, but for some reason, and I believe it's the Holy Spirit, he is anointed in a way that his teachings can be heard and understood simply. I pray that this anointing spread for this time. May many be used for God to teach deep truths in a simple and clear way that can be heard.

    • @benjaminben6200
      @benjaminben6200 Рік тому +2

      @@lisamartin2179 really

  • @comelonaa4716
    @comelonaa4716 2 роки тому +49

    Also churches that manipulate you into thinking if you leave you go back to the world . Church is a spiritual hospital and if the people who are hurting get manipulated it’s so easy to make them join a cult even if they preach the world . If a pastor talks about how they have helped people , how they are humble 🚩proverbs 27:2”Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.”

    • @YenkammaNe
      @YenkammaNe 2 роки тому

      WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU?
      By Francois Gautier.
      Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality.
      1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted
      2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik
      3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak.
      4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman.
      5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools.
      6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it.
      7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure !
      8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead.
      9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest.
      10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion)
      11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi.
      12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy.
      13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic !
      14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship).
      15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy
      16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan.
      17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study !
      18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped.
      19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism!
      "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family)
      20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival.
      Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year.
      21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu.
      22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved.
      23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu!
      24) You know that Hinduism ☺ is a way of life, with considerable freedom.
      25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe!
      26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint.
      27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily)
      You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu!
      This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!
      There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every direction

  • @m.m9973
    @m.m9973 2 роки тому +109

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I truly need this. I battle pride every day and I hate it. I can’t wait to be home with him and not have to deal with this nasty sin anymore.

    • @godsstruggler8783
      @godsstruggler8783 2 роки тому +10

      You have named the solution, or at least part of it - battling DAILY. When left unattended to for more than a day, if it be a besetting sin, it begins to take root and makes itself comfortable in our lives. Months, years, decades later and that sin looks a lot different to what it did half way through the first day.

    • @lolubusi2022
      @lolubusi2022 2 роки тому +5

      Declare Colossians 3:12 over yourself and renounce pride in Jesus Name, bind it and cast it down in the mighty name of Jesus

    • @trudyseeker3550
      @trudyseeker3550 2 роки тому +4

      Having a low self esteem is just as painful xxx

    • @mihaelahill2968
      @mihaelahill2968 2 роки тому +3

      Like Derek says, one reason we need to fast is that it reduces pride.
      The other thing you can do is do a study from the Bible about the situations with pride. It will probably be very life changing if you take it personally.
      You have the victory by His sacrifice. Walk in faith and He will help you to live it every day. Praise, praise and praise again. Thank you Lord Jesus !

    • @lolubusi2022
      @lolubusi2022 2 роки тому +4

      @Antoinnette Colossians 3:12 (KJV 1900): Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
      Pride is the opposite of what the Apostle describes in this verse. If you renounce pride and declare that you put on the aforementioned character aspects then pride will have no room in you. I hope that helps you 🙂

  • @johnlamond4463
    @johnlamond4463 2 роки тому +77

    Mighty man of God!! Love his teaching. Looking forward to meeting him in Heaven!

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 2 роки тому +3

      No Longer with us, but we are So Blessed to be able to watch His Sermons, Give God Thanks and Praise!

    • @juliettejohnson3510
      @juliettejohnson3510 2 роки тому +2

      me too

  • @IbelongtoJesus.
    @IbelongtoJesus. 2 роки тому +152

    The church I attend chooses not to have a ""membership"" but you are a part of the body of Christ and that is where we all choose to fellowship, and get fed The Word of God together. God led me to this church as I had prayed for direction and guidance.
    I love the pastor and the people.

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 2 роки тому +14

      You are Blessed Sister, Give God Thanks and Praise!

    • @missmystery4525
      @missmystery4525 2 роки тому +5

      you're blessed, I was left by the fellowships whom I had loved. God bless u

    • @BigPixelBiz
      @BigPixelBiz 2 роки тому +18

      Please pray for us. We left our church as a large family because it was saturated with the world .We had fellowshipped there for 30 years. It ran a “membership”scheme. As soon as we left we were deliberately excluded by the pastor from the church prayer updates and news of our brothers an sisters in Christ who we had know a long time. It saddens us to think we cannot continue praying for those in need ! We meet at home but are waiting for the Lord to show us a new Spiritual home. Reading these comments has greatly encouraged. Thank you

    • @MaryofMayberry
      @MaryofMayberry 2 роки тому +2

      Do you live in the USA?

    • @MaryofMayberry
      @MaryofMayberry 2 роки тому +5

      God bless you! I would love to find a church like that.

  • @OliverHoffmannDesign
    @OliverHoffmannDesign 2 роки тому +29

    I love the list "those God chose" in 1 Corinthians 1:26-30, because when I feel rejected and worthless I can remember that I am qualified for service.

  • @laruisenora9588
    @laruisenora9588 2 роки тому +11

    Jesus doesn’t have a super group. 1Corinthians 1:26 No many wise, mighty or noble - but God has chosen the foolish, weak, despised, that no flesh should glory in his presence. Purpose? To eliminate pride.

  • @willcollier6623
    @willcollier6623 2 роки тому +21

    If they tell you that you MUST give to get....RUN AWAY.

    • @willcollier6623
      @willcollier6623 2 роки тому +1

      @@lepidoptera9337 True...that why I ran. Not Away from God but organized religion. Besides....only about half of what they tell you is spiritual...the rest is just doctrine.

    • @willcollier6623
      @willcollier6623 2 роки тому

      @@lepidoptera9337 honest in their deception? They canonized what fit their agenda...did they not ? Why not the other 22 or more books ? And then misinterpreted what they did put in. Yep you are right.

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому +1

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

    • @yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753
      @yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753 4 місяці тому +1

      Robert Morris's teaching called The Blessed Life is the very best teaching about tithing and giving I've ever heard in my 71 years. He goes back and shows us what the bible REALLY says, and it blew me away! One of his comments was "we don't give to get, we get to give!"

  • @harryhopkins1581
    @harryhopkins1581 2 роки тому +56

    As soon as I listen to most other Christian channels they never sit right o always come back to Derek where I feel the truth even when it's challenging uncomfortable I trust it's the truth

    • @emerywilson
      @emerywilson 2 роки тому

      Amen brother!

    • @repentancenow
      @repentancenow 2 роки тому +2

      I definitely appreciate his frankness. Considering the times (people to easily offended).

    • @YenkammaNe
      @YenkammaNe 2 роки тому

      WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU?
      By Francois Gautier.
      Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality.
      1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted
      2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik
      3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak.
      4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman.
      5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools.
      6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it.
      7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure !
      8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead.
      9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest.
      10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion)
      11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi.
      12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy.
      13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic !
      14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship).
      15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy
      16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan.
      17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study !
      18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped.
      19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism!
      "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family)
      20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival.
      Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year.
      21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu.
      22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved.
      23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu!
      24) You know that Hinduism ☺ is a way of life, with considerable freedom.
      25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe!
      26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint.
      27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily)
      You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu!
      This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!
      There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every direction

    • @rosepaul8491
      @rosepaul8491 Рік тому

      Me too.

  • @angloaust1575
    @angloaust1575 2 роки тому +32

    The elect
    The true church
    Body of believers
    Scattered thruout the world!

    • @karinteeples6517
      @karinteeples6517 2 роки тому +1

      Amen! We, the people, are the Ekklesia the True Remnant! 🙌🏻🔥

  • @godsstruggler8783
    @godsstruggler8783 2 роки тому +38

    Behind all deception (getting in and achieving its goal) is pride. Yes, I can attest to that in my own life and have also seen it in the lives of others. Pride comes to a point where we cannot be taught anything contrary to what we think is true and actually enjoy being flattered. Pride can get so ingrained that most all of our doctrine might be correct yet we are no more than a loveless and powerless clanging cymbal useful for nothing except the scrapyard. If we truly belong to God, then He will deal with it and it will be painful - very painful in some cases!

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 2 роки тому +2

      Those who are honest & humble before the Lord, like you, @God’s Struggler listened to this while realizing PRIDE has gotten us all into the troubles we have faced more times than not. No matter how good our church is, we must not get prideful about it thinking WE are the ones in town that are the only ones -

  • @miryambarnabas2424
    @miryambarnabas2424 Рік тому +15

    "God has a motive : To Eliminate Pride!" (Derek Prince)

  • @paulinewhite3273
    @paulinewhite3273 7 місяців тому +15

    Derek Princes teaching of God's Word has been invaluable in my 40 year walk with Christ. How blessed we are, how blessed we've been.

  • @lilray7210
    @lilray7210 2 роки тому +4

    Be careful of Wolves 🐺 in sheep 🐑 clothing. All these people want is your money 💰 they don't really help anyone besides themselves. You might as well keep your money 💰 in your pocket and buy yourself a new "Bentley" 🚘 or A private jet 🛩 because that's all that they are going to do with your "Tithes and Offering Money"

  • @jeremiahkirby6552
    @jeremiahkirby6552 2 роки тому +63

    You were made for such a time. You were personally hand picked. Don't give up! Do NOT give up! We have already won so keep holding on and DON'T GIVE UP! The Devil is working on you because YOU are not his property! Don't listen to the Devil's lies. None of us deserve what we have been given. We all fall short. Not one is good, not even one. Our sins were paid for on the cross. The world hates us hallelujah! Amen! Grace. Grace. GRACE! Hallelujah!
    John 15:18-19
    18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
    19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

    • @777blessed5
      @777blessed5 2 роки тому +3

      Right on ! Love and Blessings ❤️

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 2 роки тому +1

      Amen!

    • @MIGHTYRIVERS19
      @MIGHTYRIVERS19 2 роки тому +1

      yes AMEN ,PRAISE THE LORD ,HALLELUJAH

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your encouragement! Needed that very much today. Satan only goes for the ones he doesn't have already.

  • @barbstenkorang3194
    @barbstenkorang3194 2 роки тому +30

    Yeah, God took me from a miry clay and established me on a mighty rock forever.
    Thank Jesus. Amen!

  • @jamessv5020
    @jamessv5020 2 роки тому +22

    I was fortunate to hear Derek Prince's message, in Mumbai, in my late teens. I don't remember a lot of what he spoke, but I remember being inspired to hold steady to my faith.

  • @baronbattles4681
    @baronbattles4681 2 роки тому +14

    Brilliant sermon! I found it difficult to join groups, not because they wanted me to swear allegiance to Christ Jesus, but because they also wanted me to swear allegiance to the group, ie, to men, that I could not do. It felt like I was breaking the Second Commandment to do so. Why would we ever want middle men, between us and God, when He wants us to be His children? And isn’t Jesus our High Priest, in the order of Melquisedek?

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

    • @baronbattles4681
      @baronbattles4681 7 місяців тому +1

      @@skyqueenworthey1343 The question isn’t church attendance but church membership, they aren’t the same thing, it’s a question of allegiance, isn’t it? Thanks for the book recommendation. Personally I feel comfortable with any group of people truly seeking after God. But, if we belong to Christ Jesus, why are we pledging allegiance to someone else?

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому +2

      @@baronbattles4681 yes the author is making that distinction. He is not against attending church but against the allegiance to the church system. And let's be honest there are very very few churches that don't require membership or church allegiance rather than purely leadership to follow Jesus. After all -- bottom line -- church is a business! So he is definitely making the distinction of allegiance to Jesus rather than the religious system. And is basically saying good luck in finding a Jesus following Church and here is your alternative of what would Jesus do. 🙏😇 It is written in story format and is not preachy or doctrinal at all. A definite thought-provoking read!

    • @baronbattles4681
      @baronbattles4681 7 місяців тому

      @@skyqueenworthey1343 Interesting! Thanks!

    • @cathyann6835
      @cathyann6835 6 місяців тому

      I belonged to a church several years ago. That pastor retired and moved across the country to be with his son. But anyway, if you joined the church, you were able to vote on issues having to do with finances (missionary support, church repairs, outreach, raises for pastor and secretary, donations…), deacons, church programs etc .

  • @violetmullikin1725
    @violetmullikin1725 2 роки тому +37

    Pride I ask that God's will be done in my life, and my children and grandchildren. Pride is so very deceptive. I am nothing without Jesus!

  • @susannabonke8552
    @susannabonke8552 2 роки тому +12

    Be sober and take a step back when visible things are too attractive. we are rooted in heavenly spheres.

  • @jdewit8148
    @jdewit8148 2 роки тому +34

    Well put, no member is more special than another in the body of Christ.

    • @ms.zelman3032
      @ms.zelman3032 2 роки тому

      Men are more special in the body of Christ. They get to be both in the crowd and behind the pulpit and they also get to call all the shots and get to be deacons, overseers and evangelists. Women are not allowed to do those things. That's 100% special treatment right there. Give me a break please.

    • @jdewit8148
      @jdewit8148 2 роки тому +2

      @@ms.zelman3032
      The body of Christ isn't an organisation or congregation.
      The average person on the street is part of that body, both male and female.

    • @ms.zelman3032
      @ms.zelman3032 2 роки тому

      @@jdewit8148 Great the females only get to sit on one side of the church. Men get to sit anywhere they want in the church and on both sides where the pastor is as well.. If that's not favouritism, then I don't know what is.

    • @whatistruth1155
      @whatistruth1155 2 роки тому +2

      Amen. I get so tired of Pastors honoring their wives and family above everybody else.

    • @denisewenke8323
      @denisewenke8323 2 роки тому

      @@ms.zelman3032 Sounds like you may be in a church that honors traditions more than God.

  • @hyeminkwun9523
    @hyeminkwun9523 2 роки тому +18

    Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord" will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father in Heaven (Matt 7:21). Many will say to Me on that day, "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name? (Matt 7:22) Then I will declare to them solemnly, "I never knew you. Depart from Me, you evil doers" (Matt 7:23). You read scriptures, but understand them in your own human way for your own peril and not in the Spirit and Truth. To teach all peoples down to the end of times in the Spirit and Truth, I founded My Church (Matt 16:18) and, before Ascension, gave My Divine Commission to teach all that I have commanded (Matt 28:20). Some of you do not believe (John 6:36) all I have spoken and commanded. These are branches separated from the Vine by their own free will and will be thrown into a fire (John 15:6). Whoever rejects Me and does not accept My Words has something to judge him; the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day (John 12:48). Our Lord is very grieved and suffers by these who persist in believing in heresies and partial truth. Brothers and sisters in Christ, quickly return to the Father's House like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) before it is too late and make Heaven rejoice. Why risk your eternal salvation by remaining in Error? May God bless you and lead you along His Way!

  • @RawH2o
    @RawH2o 2 роки тому +32

    Abba, Father's blessings brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus ☝️

  • @jasong9774
    @jasong9774 7 місяців тому +4

    What he speaks of is increasingly common in otherwise evangelical churches. The leadership boast and display their peacock feathers, and go for virtue seeking victories (photo ops, optics, etc) while the afflicted are further marginalized and cast out. "You, go sit on the ground there".
    How many suicides take place among afflicted crying out for help within churches? I'm not talking about unrepentant ones reveling in their sins, but ones seeking help for their families. How many ask for prayer in serious issues of salvation, surviving, and giving hope to the hopeless and the result is crickets yet there is a flood of prayer, counsel, and material needs met for someone wanting a better car, home, starting a business, or doing well on an exam?
    Imagine kids living in despair and hopelessness facing major surgery, recovering from suicide attempts, and desperately crying out to be loved and included to then be ignored and met with deafening silence. Meanwhile, select others are nearly drowned in affection, fellowship, prayers, and intercession. Imagine the church boasting in the frequent hosting, or visiting of the select few yet refuse to acknowledge neglect of others, much less apologize and make changes.
    "Dad, why can't I be loved? What am I doing wrong?"
    "If I played a guitar or had a suped up car, would that help?"
    Church (ekklecia if preferred) solve, that problem. ^^^ Stop being self serving cowards.

  • @johnmcgregor1449
    @johnmcgregor1449 7 місяців тому +2

    You can’t JOIN the church!! We are born into it by the new birth. We didn’t join our earthly families, we were Born into it. Acts 2:47, The lord added to the church daily, such as should be SAVED.

  • @kippercat123
    @kippercat123 2 роки тому +18

    This guy is so very well spoken and brought a message that stayed on track.

  • @davidrose3737
    @davidrose3737 2 роки тому +11

    Yes God has chosen the foolish the ones the world rejects. So He can manifest His Power through them. So NO ONE can Glory, only in the grace of God!!!

  • @IsaiahEli
    @IsaiahEli 2 роки тому +44

    The Lord is near! Amen. God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! New channel here, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!

    • @teribarnes5605
      @teribarnes5605 2 роки тому +3

    • @jenniferapril9794
      @jenniferapril9794 2 роки тому +1

      Please pray for me since ì start
      Listen to Derrick prince and read his books I realised how ì need JESUS so
      ì don't have a church that ì attend because it's set that ìm mislead now I'm at home ì don't attend a church but I'm fed with the teaching of Derrick prince
      Please pray for me I'm in south Africa

    • @mihaelahill2968
      @mihaelahill2968 2 роки тому +1

      @@jenniferapril9794 God bless you sister, keep the faith; God is faithful and has a good plan; just keep getting fed and following Him and find one or two persons around that wants to share and apply together what you read; go out once a week to share the truth or just share it at work and supermarket and when doing paperwork. Continue close to Him and who knows, maybe He will plant a new church using you in there is n'one real in the neibourhood or maybe you just need to lovingly and persistently speak the truth in your older church and some might be saved and changed . I pray that will clearly guide you, speak clearly to your heart, strengthen you and transforme you, give you peace, humility, boldness and His love. He Who has begun a good work in you will also do it until the end.
      Merci Seigneur Jesus ! Tout est accompli par ton sang!

    • @jenniferapril9794
      @jenniferapril9794 2 роки тому

      @Tableú ?

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

  • @EmmelenePillay-pp5md
    @EmmelenePillay-pp5md Рік тому +9

    Although Derek Prince is long gone.but his teachings are extraordinary..an he's s mighty teacher an simple in his wording. God Thank You for using this Mighty teacher❤

  • @olijomusic2481
    @olijomusic2481 2 роки тому +23

    I feel like these were just the words that I needed to hear right now!

  • @kariay50
    @kariay50 2 роки тому +9

    Wow powerful and eye opening sermon. Praise the Lord🕊 and thank you Lord for Derek Prince's teachings🙏🕊🌈👴🏼

  • @tedb7402
    @tedb7402 2 роки тому +6

    I needed this video. I was thinking of becoming a member at my new church, but I think not. I'm not anyone special and I like it that way, so why change now?

    • @anitan5983
      @anitan5983 7 місяців тому +1

      I felt the same then I came across a passage about fellowship and the Lord put in my heart the importance of fellowship. Ask him to lead you to a church that will feed you and who has a passion or after God's own heart

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

  • @kaleidoscope8743
    @kaleidoscope8743 7 місяців тому +2

    What if the pastor stands in the pulpit and says this church is lucky to have the best members and makes a big ado about how great people are. It's like they're corporately bragging through joking. But I still got the inner feeling that it displeased God.
    I would say ask God whether to stay or leave. But if you stay , you're really gonna have to be very focused that you're staying to please & obey God and not to please people. And in my experience there will be a Jezabelle spirit afoot. And likely there will be clicks, favoritism, gossip, people being slighted. And possibly even sexual immorality in the leadership of some form.
    So you need to watch your step. Remember God wants to bring the church to repentance. But only stay if God directs you to stay. You're gonna be tasked with praying for the repentance and cleansing of the church body. God never instructed me to announce what he showed me. He only instructed me to pray for certain things. And he brought those things to pass.

  • @dorothy792
    @dorothy792 2 роки тому +4

    I wonder what Derek thought about Christmas celebrations for christians.

  • @jankowollman3669
    @jankowollman3669 2 роки тому +11

    It’s funny how we can all relate to this teaching. We all have to overcome the same obstacles and fight the same demons as the rest of society.

    • @rocketman7471
      @rocketman7471 2 роки тому

      That really validates first John 5:19.

  • @Romin.777
    @Romin.777 2 роки тому +15

    Haleluyah for such a great teacher that God has left us with.
    :))

  • @1davidpeter
    @1davidpeter 2 роки тому +12

    Wise and true words from a time when People of or claiming to be of the Ephesians ministries and their disciples set up apparently dynamic churches that seemed so different and exciting, but fell into the trap of arrogance superiority pride and domination of the sheep. Most fell apart and split leaving wreckage instead of the glory promised, but the decendants are still around as denominations in all but name, looking good but with the same cult like leadership dominating an coercing just below the smiling surface, and making a great living/family business in the process.

  • @bnato8209
    @bnato8209 2 роки тому +8

    I met Derek Prince in Paradise Valley AZ at my home church Calvary Church of the Valley with my Pastor Shelly Volk. What a formidable time in my early walk with the Lord to be among and taught by these godly men. Thank you Lord!

  • @kavitabissessur8407
    @kavitabissessur8407 2 роки тому +11

    I have always been rejected by the churches members as if I don't fit in the Body of Christ because they thought that I am too weak and not at their position and I should sit in the corner of the church forever but they love my money.
    Thank you Lord Jesus, I don't join groups, hypocrite groups, prideful groups.

    • @krisellis6384
      @krisellis6384 2 роки тому +2

      Kavitha...hello...
      They didn't like my switched on brain
      AndI asked too many questions...so here I am....on my own...BUT...The
      Father makes it rain and sunshine on the just and unjust....take care..🌏🇦🇺

    • @ms.zelman3032
      @ms.zelman3032 2 роки тому

      Women are supposed to sit in the corner of the church. That's even in the Bible. Men behind the pulpit, AKA Pastors and preachers, evangelists, deacons, and overseers actually tell women to sit in their corner and shut their mouth.

    • @ms.zelman3032
      @ms.zelman3032 2 роки тому +1

      They might as well prepare the shackles, the chains and whip out the duct tape to tape women's mouth or just come up to the women, punch them in the face to make sure that their teeth get knocked out so they don't talk.

    • @ms.zelman3032
      @ms.zelman3032 2 роки тому

      Maybe even better, when all the women try to enter the church, the Pastor should run up as fast as he can to the entrance doors of the church, and slam the doors right in the women's faces. I would love to see that.

    • @krisellis6384
      @krisellis6384 2 роки тому

      @@ms.zelman3032 hello ..
      They have conviently forgotten that there were women judges in the O.T....

  • @Romans219
    @Romans219 2 роки тому +4

    Christianity is a relationship not a religion.

  • @charlesfleming7281
    @charlesfleming7281 2 роки тому +3

    This is the state of these wealthy "TV Preachers" How can you not see it for what it is??

  • @laruisenora9588
    @laruisenora9588 2 роки тому +4

    Preachers are very susceptible to flattery.

  • @memtesin5918
    @memtesin5918 9 місяців тому +3

    Wolves in sheep's clothing have a form of Godliness but deny it's power.

  • @nickhybner8485
    @nickhybner8485 2 роки тому +6

    Indeed The Lord chose me, one of the most foolish people on the planet, that he may teach me true wisdom through the book of Proverbs and other books. And yes a believers life is know by it’s fruit.

  • @fhuerta5660
    @fhuerta5660 7 місяців тому +1

    We have been to many churches through these last 24 years due to moving from our hometown to a couple of new towns and every single church either closed down or went in another direction that didn’t include biblical direction. Believe me if your season is done at a church God will make it obvious for you to see it. We are currently at a church and it’s been ok, the sermons have been good but there is a trust issue. I know people are people and no one church is perfect and we are FAR from perfect. We smile and say hi to people and some say hi and smile back and some just look at us or just go out of their way to ignore us. So it’s a toss up at any church. I believe that the lead pastor of this church is Holy Spirit filled, it’s the demeaner and that glow that is the evidence of this. But where we live has a one sidedness that has been here since we moved here in 2005. I just know that I personally do not place my trust in any man/woman, I placed my trust in God and His biblical scriptures, teachings, and gospel. So this is my advice for anyone who has been hurt or injured by the church. Seek God always and
    Man cannot harm you or your family. 🙏🏼✝️

  • @paulkern8847
    @paulkern8847 2 роки тому +8

    I ran into this when young. I had been taught and discipled well. Helped me from getting entangled

  • @loveisalliam
    @loveisalliam 7 місяців тому +2

    Sounds like all religions that’s why there are all the schisms and breakaway churches all believing their own interpretations of bible teachings. Come to us not them.

  • @mariankeller5852
    @mariankeller5852 2 роки тому +7

    My husband and I joined a new church and he was recently baptized ..the teachings are directly from the Holy Bible and we read along ..I believe a true religion and church follows Gods teachings..not the interpretation of the world..Jesus is my Savior and I will ONLY follow him

    • @lepidoptera9337
      @lepidoptera9337 2 роки тому

      Jesus is dead. Where are you following a dead man to, except to the grave?

    • @Run4Ever77
      @Run4Ever77 2 роки тому +5

      @@lepidoptera9337 False. He is risen! Death could not hold Him. He is the First and the Last, the Alpha & the Omega; the One who died and rose again.
      We follow Him because He is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Him.
      May God bless you with eyes to see the truth.

    • @j.c.6063
      @j.c.6063 2 роки тому

      @@lepidoptera9337 Not only is Jesus not dead, He is coming back very soon to take his children home. The ones That do not believe and follow him will have to stay here and go through the tribulation and survive the anti christ.

    • @lepidoptera9337
      @lepidoptera9337 2 роки тому

      @@Run4Ever77 That he has risen is a fairytale in a book of other fairytales that contains a talking snake, a talking donkey, a man spending days in the belly of a whale etc..
      It takes exceptionally naive people to believe in fairytales as real. Would you like a Harry Potter with that? ;-)

    • @lepidoptera9337
      @lepidoptera9337 2 роки тому

      @@j.c.6063 Very soon as in... during the lifetime of his own disciples? Or very soon as in "Any day now!", which we have heard daily for almost 2000 years.
      OTOH, the universe is only 14 billion years old, the Earth only 4.5 billion, mankind only about 250,000. Why stop a good thing now? That would be outright silly, wouldn't it?
      Would you like a talking donkey with that? I have one in a book full of fairytales. ;-)

  • @thesameCaroline
    @thesameCaroline 2 роки тому +9

    So true: I was and still am a foolish, weak and nothing in this world. Thanks to God. Very happy to be nothing. God bless you all.

  • @narellejohnson1230
    @narellejohnson1230 2 роки тому +28

    I always appreciate all your teachings Mr Prince, I have experienced a Christian cult for my self, it was awful. I too have been along to a mystic group that thought they were superior to Christians.
    There is sooo much deception everywhere.
    Be on guard, know what the scriptures say, and yearn to only hear the Good Shepard's voice, He still speaks to our hearts today. Shalom 🙏🏼

    • @geridannels1701
      @geridannels1701 2 роки тому +4

      Shalom to you. Most denominations are cult like. I like the Hebrew roots home church.

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 2 роки тому

      Amen to that.

    • @lillianholmgaard1355
      @lillianholmgaard1355 2 роки тому +3

      I also have learned so much by Derek Prince.
      Narelle, I have a question for you as you have experienced a cult. My daughter-in-law is a members of an UPC
      Church which is a Oneness church. You can only get saved in their church and they are very legalistic. My son and I have been praying for her leaving this church for six years with no result and she will not discuss it. Only the Holy Spirit can convince her. What do you suggest my son should do.
      Did the Holy Spirit talk to your to get out.
      I will appreciate your reply and praise God for setting you free.

    • @narellejohnson1230
      @narellejohnson1230 2 роки тому

      @@lillianholmgaard1355 I am sorry to hear, it is really painful experiencing a loved one being in a legalistic, controlling cult.
      Honestly for me, it was The Holy Spirit empowering me with discernment, it was a gift, I asked God is what they are saying true? I was a brand new believer in Jesus the beautiful Eternal Christ, I desired truth in my inner most being, like I do now 24 years later, there is so much deception all around each one of us.
      All I can suggest is #1 stop worring, God is so loving, He is Powerful enough to speak to her heart, I have found, worry is unbelief in my life and doesn't help at all🙏🏼💓
      #2 possibly change the way you are praying.? to a position of"( Thank you Father God that you have heard my prayer of concern, I know you are not hard of hearing as the Words declares, thank you for your Word which teaches me about your Character, you are so Loving, Merciful, Compassionate to all of us , you sent Jesus to set the Captives free, and we all shall be free indeed with every step with you, Jesus Thank you that you fulfilled Everything you came to earth to do, God you are more Powerful than my fears and concerns, I put my trust in you and you alone, help me in any area's unbelief 🙏🏼💓🌏
      Father God, I know you are Good in All of your ways, God I love you, Messiah Yeshua you have done everything we need to step into Freedom with you, You Set Us Free for FREEDOM sake 💓🙏🏼) rather than pleading with God in some way. He is faithful, He hears our thoughts and needs before we even say them out loud, keep trusting in God Power💝🙏🏼

    • @narellejohnson1230
      @narellejohnson1230 2 роки тому +4

      @@geridannels1701 yeah I like small home groups too, so many church groups have so many issues that get in the way of all the important things of God...like traditions of man...programs...people wanting to be in control...and so on...happens I find with any group where there is a bunch of human beings really...heehee...I just take it or leave it now, and dont get involved in many groups. Thank God that there are so many great teachers like Mr D. prince, online now days...God rest his soul 🙏🏼

  • @joeyangel6715
    @joeyangel6715 2 роки тому +6

    I believe this is one of the best sermons I have heard from him and I can tell the most kind hearted people by their form of speech in which is a form of swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath. Amen to him and his generation.

  • @maribelaguilar7270
    @maribelaguilar7270 7 місяців тому +4

    Lord Thank you for Jesus Christ and yours scripture , Holly Spirit , and Derek Prince

  • @judsonspruce1768
    @judsonspruce1768 7 місяців тому +2

    Prov 29:5 "A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet."
    Expositor's Bible Commentary - Old Testament says regarding Pr 29:5b, "There is some uncertainty of the referent in the second line: "he spreads [pores] a net for his steps." This could be a net spread for the one flattered or for the flatterer himself. The latter would make the verse more powerful."
    As pastor Prince read verse 29 I wondered who's feet the verse was talking about and the the Expositor's Bible Commentary, as usual, explained it perfectly.

  • @aprilshower7606
    @aprilshower7606 2 роки тому +5

    Lord you are Holy , faithful I trust you. Our footsteps are ordered by a You.

  • @wabachakimani5143
    @wabachakimani5143 7 місяців тому +3

    Amen. Indeed, pride comes before destruction. May God have mercy upon us His children. Thank you for this message

  • @mjtrigg8154
    @mjtrigg8154 2 роки тому +3

    Please pray for my grandchildren. We miss them and want them back so bad. A Mormon family is trying to steal one of my granddaughters my two oldest one's are with the paternal grandpa and he's not good at all and lies to them. My grandson who is very close to me is alone with no siblings around. I pray for them and my daughter and unborn grandson. Please be with each child. In Jesus holy name I pray. Amen 🙏

  • @scooterdooter7123
    @scooterdooter7123 2 роки тому +5

    didnt know how much i needed to hear this delivered in this way, so cool

  • @michellemohr1433
    @michellemohr1433 2 роки тому +14

    God chooses the "base, foolish, and hated" and that is how I knew that He chose me.
    And when I first knew He had chosen me, I would have had pride, but then, life happened.

  • @Undermineded-333
    @Undermineded-333 2 роки тому +3

    Facts,,,if you ain't,,,humble and religious,,,you ain't right,,period!!!

  • @kingsleyperera9655
    @kingsleyperera9655 2 роки тому +1

    " THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IS THE WORST OF ALL TRADES, BUT BEST OF ALL PROFESSIONS " (Isaac Newton) 1642-1727.

  • @miryambarnabas2424
    @miryambarnabas2424 Рік тому +5

    I so love Derek Prince's Teachings! I thank you Lord for Derek! Amen!

  • @martinmartin6300
    @martinmartin6300 Рік тому +2

    While he is right about the attitude behind "elite groups", it is true at the same time that we should discern the spirits, uncover lies and wrong doctrines and to expose the wolves and wrong teachers. So in a certain sense it is okay and even necessary to despise certain groups which consider themselves disciples of Jesus but they are not. Derek is doing the same by calling mormones a cult. Now, I do not want to disagree with brother Derek but I think there is a line where everyone needs to decide whether certain groups can really be considered disciples. Personally, I believe that most of the evangelical circles are basically apostate. Now, someone could call me out saying I am pride. But I have a strong burden because of the things which are going wrong. I am speaking against the poison which intoxicated large parts of the the so called churches. I do nit consider myself "elite", I simply thing I am a disciple of Jesus and thank God, in most places I find some brethren who are really born again.

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"
      The Bible warns about the great falling away in the last days. That is mostly what Revelation is saying to the 7 churches. He is exposing their hypocrisy. You can almost say that any church or pastor who is popular is NOT teaching the full Word of God. People don't want to hear the Truth about their sins!!

  • @johnstalin14
    @johnstalin14 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you holyspirit for guiding me.

  • @paulwild4330
    @paulwild4330 2 роки тому +2

    I joined a church and left in 30 seconds. Went through the door did a once around dance and left by the same door. For some reason the women all had knotted handkerchiefs on their heads.

  • @timothyhollins6010
    @timothyhollins6010 2 роки тому +3

    Amen Pride , l always believed this. Spot on hence why the modern church is so void of the presence of God and correct biblical teaching.

  • @c.a.g.3130
    @c.a.g.3130 2 роки тому +1

    When are preachers going to stop using terms and adopting perspectives of the world? Sons of God do not "join" "a" church. There's only one church: the body of Christ; the indefinite article has no application to it. Further, no one can "join" this body; you must, as our COGIC brothers so aptly put it, be "born in." Maybe if you stop referring to the sovereign election of God who chose His people from before the worlds were formed as "joining 'a' church," people would stop thinking of themselves as "accepting Jesus" like their signing up for membership in Sam's Club. Whoopee!
    Now, that being said (Whew!), Derek makes all very cogent points.

  • @goosedownstory
    @goosedownstory 2 роки тому +4

    The soft voice of a child spoke
    the truth of love with authority and ease.
    His comprehension, so advanced,
    of the struggle I fight, that I bleed.
    I had overcome the worst, I thought.
    But instead, I'd only faced the tip.
    My heart so astonished by His words,
    the comfort and understanding gift.
    He seemed so young, a fresh fig,
    fragrant, handsome, endearing.
    But the wisdom in His eyes,
    His tone commanded all fearing.
    Why me, why this kind youth?
    And why does my heart relent?
    The grief abates to safe islands
    where purpose declares grace sent!
    The open channel once damned!
    The relieved fear of impending sounds!
    Reverse of mistaken to clear sense!
    Release the loosed, bind nurture to ground!
    I sat with Him by the fire burning at my hearth,
    that Child, a perfect Man, God's very Son!
    The day of Peace, I relented all war,
    and the day all true kin won.
    ~ See you in heaven,
    In Jesus' name, Amen.
    ~ kk ©️

  • @blueskies382
    @blueskies382 2 роки тому +2

    Proverbs 29 Be aware of flattery 🙏 Lord I don't want pride in my walk in Jesus name God bless 🙏 Corinthians 1 for you see your calling.. not many mighty are called but has chosen the foolish things of the world, the things the word that are despised.

  • @n9wff
    @n9wff 2 роки тому +2

    My wife has been attending a church and I go just to soothe her but I refuse to be a member or even take part of its "ministry." There are three reasons why:
    1. The pastor tolerates sin. He says he has no problem with homosexuals in "his" church.
    2. They boast of their own work. Matthew 6:1-4 speaks against this.
    3. They teach 2nd grade Christianity and no one grows out of it.
    I cannot feel His presence there, there is no fear of God and the pastors boasts of how to build a church without Jesus by entertaining the goats and drawing them in in that way,

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

  • @laitek7218
    @laitek7218 2 роки тому +4

    We should only join a the Body of Christ. Nothing else will stand. 🙏🏾

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

  • @flowercolourful4718
    @flowercolourful4718 6 місяців тому +1

    We also have to be careful if we are forced to join cell group by any church members. It is ok to be invited to join, to be encouraged to join, but certainly not pushed to joining it. Also, if any cell leader force and keep forcing you to go for deliverance and must be specifically who they dictate you to go under, pls run for your life. And if a church leader look at you with a very fierce angry look and speak to you in a very harsh commanding tone when no others are around, run for your life. I had such bad experiences with my ex-asst cell leader and zone cell pastor. Dominating and controlling spirits in them.

  • @joshualowe959
    @joshualowe959 2 роки тому +5

    Pride comes before destruction

  • @MaryStewartChosen
    @MaryStewartChosen 7 місяців тому +3

    Amen. Amen. I am one who was delivered from pride of the devil. Hallelujah! Thank you Father God.

  • @ok__6441
    @ok__6441 7 місяців тому +2

    No wonder I haven’t even got my high school diploma. If I went to college and got great job, I would have have been soo proud of myself. Even do I have so many weaknesses, got still showing me there’s so much pride in me that needs to be rooted out.

  • @danielsan3681
    @danielsan3681 2 роки тому +5

    I love Derek Prince's teachings. He was a very wish man. 🙏

  • @pratyashakashyap7463
    @pratyashakashyap7463 2 роки тому +6

    Well, Jesus humbled me through this message, in the morning I was repeatedly asking Him, why did you choose me Father, like there must be something good that I have done? And, I clicked on this video to see the criticism on False prophets, got myself humbled instead😅, Glory to the Lord❤️

    • @MishasMarbles
      @MishasMarbles 2 роки тому +4

      Remember Moses didn't want to be chosen either. We all have our purpose even when we doubt why us.

    • @pratyashakashyap7463
      @pratyashakashyap7463 2 роки тому +2

      @@MishasMarbles I pray for all of us to surrender to His will, in the lovely name of Jesus, Amen❤️, thanks for encouraging☺️

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому +1

      ​​@@MishasMarblesJonah didn't want to be chosen either

    • @MishasMarbles
      @MishasMarbles 7 місяців тому

      facts!​@@skyqueenworthey1343

  • @Undermineded-333
    @Undermineded-333 2 роки тому +2

    U shall know them by the fruits of the spirits

  • @OGKILLa9365
    @OGKILLa9365 2 роки тому +2

    I could not have seen this video in my recommended at a better time. Some young ladies came to my house earlier today out of no where,randomly talking to me about God, and inviting me to their church saying they’re Christians, but I looked at what the Bible they had said “the Book of Mormon” I’ll just stay away.

  • @stevetate8476
    @stevetate8476 2 роки тому +2

    I joined the only church recognized by God when I came to Christ, thereby being baptized into the body of Christ. All others are manmade; a result of an unloving spirit, disunity in heart, and the refusal to repent of it.

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      Amen!. may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

  • @barbarajackson3901
    @barbarajackson3901 7 місяців тому +3

    Lord, have Mercy!!!❤

  • @brendacaceres2430
    @brendacaceres2430 8 місяців тому +1

    Me gozo escuchar las enseñanzas, sobre el Evangelio, en la voz del pastor Prince. Demostró que, aunque era un filósofo, inteligente, para Dios solo era, un escogido y lo atrajo hacia Su luz admirable. Él mismo se gozaba de haber sido escogido y lo mismo digo yo, gracias por haberme escogido, Señor. Hallelu JAH.

  • @michaelbrown2583
    @michaelbrown2583 9 місяців тому +1

    Only one name under heaven can save you- Jesus The Son Of God.
    Turn away from sin and evil. And obey The Ten Commandments of God or suffer from The Seven Last Plagues of Gods Wrath- we are living in the final months- years of Earths history.
    The Fourth Commandment we must obey- to keep the Sabbath- Saturday (not Sunday) Holy and Worship God and be baptised in the name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost - Jesus the Son Of God said " I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to The Father except through Me".
    Many will be lost because they choose to reject Jesus who loved us and died on the cross and was raised from death, and gave His Blood as payment to forgive our sins.
    Brothers and Sisters please read The Holy Bible and trust in Jesus, He loves you.
    Amen.

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      I think I posted to you already that the New testament says Jesus is our sabbath!! So it is not a day it is abiding in Jesus for rest. We can do that daily praise God amen❤

  • @JulianCaesaro
    @JulianCaesaro 2 роки тому +3

    Yeah, because pride goes before a fall after all 🤔👍🏾

  • @repentofidols
    @repentofidols 6 місяців тому +1

    There is only one church to join. Just like the scriptures say there is only ONE GOD and ONE LORD JESUS CHRIST, there is only 1 way to be saved
    Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, Matthew 7 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
    15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
    21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
    Acts 22
    14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and BE BAPTIZED, and wash away thy sins, CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD.
    Acts 2 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST
    (NOT TITLES AND NOT THE NAME "JESUS") for the REMISSION OF SINS, and ye shall receive the GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST. 39 For the PROMISE is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
    41 Then they that gladly received his word were BAPTIZED: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ DOCTRINE and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
    44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
    1 Peter 3 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 19 by which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 20 which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by WATER. 21 The like figure whereunto even BAPTISM doth also now SAVE US (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 22 who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
    Acts 4 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is NONE OTHER NAME under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
    Mark 16 14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that BELIEVETH and is BAPTIZED shall be SAVED; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

    • @aadschram5877
      @aadschram5877 6 місяців тому

      That is the Church Jesus founded in Mat 16, 17-19.

  • @marcielong6978
    @marcielong6978 2 роки тому +2

    Certain religions who shun those who do not belong to their group or act like they are the only true "religion" when it's not about religion. Those you definitely stay away from

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому

      may I suggest the book
      "so you don't want to go to church anymore"

  • @BellaServant
    @BellaServant 7 місяців тому +1

    There is some truth here, but I beg to differ concerning pride as the reason for all deception. Deception is used by the enemy, his demons and the people who serve his kingdom to meet a desire or a *need* in the intended victim. Here's an example: a need for love that will lead one day to a good marriage (a godly pursuit), but as a master of trickery and destruction, a remarkable fake is introduced by the devil to meet the need and the desire of the person who wants to find a candidate for a blessed marriage. I've seen it happen to godly Christians, and usually it's the ones who have more humility and more trust, not the ones with pride, who are taken in. Children are often attacked in much the same way. They need love. They also want to make friends. They have little experience of the enemy's methods, so in a case like this pride is clearly evident in the work of the enemy, but the person who is drawn in by him has fallen prey to evil. Jesus said, "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." Matthew 10:16 We are like sheep. Pride is not a leading characteristic of sheep. When we are "as wise as serpents" we are less likely to be deceived because we are on the lookout for deception, and with the help of the Holy Spirit we can see it and avoid it before it attacks us like a wolf. Churches are also known as gathering places for those who come to us in sheep’s clothing, although inside they are hungry and vicious wolves. (Matthew 7: 15) Pray that God increases your discernment, so that you will not be deceived again.

    • @skyqueenworthey1343
      @skyqueenworthey1343 7 місяців тому +1

      He is meaning that pride - - - - - - the false idea that we are better able to meet our needs than God - - - - - - - is what turns us away.