I thank Pastor Skeete for his answer to the drum /music etc. He has restored me to EGW, people either misquote her words or the meaning of what she says. The quote that the man read had me thinking other things...
But you shouldn't let people get you far from God and his word. What the pastor said is something you would have decoded yourself and be the one correcting others, not to give up on the word because you didn't like what another individual said. But it's good he explained it well
I do perceive that brother and Pastor Skeete was being a bit diplomatic in his response regarding the drums/music. Though it is true that God convicts individuals at different points in their Christian journey, it is for those who have had the maturity and experience with God to teach those who are living in error, to observe all things which Christ has commanded us to observe. I do not usually have an issue with brother Skeets responses but this one was taken out of context and was not addressed properly. Sister White clearly states that at the *_"close of probation"_* by which music is demarcated by the loudness and manner in which the instruments are being played, gives strong evidence about where we are in reference to the timeline concerning eternity. So we clearly see and hear the identifying marks written by the pen of the prophetess concerning this very topic, given by the Spirit of Truth to warn God's people of an error, how can we then downplay the significance of the signs and counsels comcerning those who are partaking of this obvious abomination? Had it not only been an issue but also an abomination, why would there be given an identifying mark about the close of probation where musick, specifically, is mentioned? It is something for us to deeply consider and prayerfully ask God for complete clarity on. It is not as light a matter as some, or most, are making it out to seem.
@@sambulelongwenyama9563 I read Southern Work. After that book came out many Black people left the church. There are things EGW said that have me scratching my head. Please find that book and read it. I will not tolerate excuses for some of the things written in that book. After all, she was human. God was angry with Moses once or twice for things that came out of his mouth. David was a man after God's Heart but did vile things, these too, were humans.
Pastor Skeet is always bold in his statements but on these questions and answers he was restraining himself. As long as you are saying what the bible says just say it as it is of course truth hurts but God will be happy that you have warned them.
Pastor Skeet always refers to the Bible. His duty as a pastor is to teach God's people the word of God. For things not specifically referenced in the Bible I believe he restrain himself yes because he understands people are at different stages of conversion and so will not do the work of the holy spirit-which is to convict the heart. He will give wise councils if that specific question is not addressed in the Bible. The thing is people want to hear a "yes" or "no" to satisfy the conscience, to quote that a pastor said it or justify the action of someone else. But let the spirit do his work...he's a man of "thus saith the Lord" God bless🎉
Contemporary worship is in the church now Song are sang repeatedly I was in a church in London UK One song lasted for all 1/2hour thru repetitions and songs are not from the hymn Book Are we supposed to be all singing hymns from the hymn book congratulations and just the worship team We don’t want to sing the Hill songs Chorus Worship thru feeling We want to worship thru the indwelling spirit
Dear Pastor, I converted from hindu. Now Im an Adventist Im listening your preach. I need Tamil Subtitles. Can you Help Sorry for my bad English. Tamilnadu State India
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What do you mean get pass the first day, if you read and understand the commands of God you would know that Sunday is not the day God asked us to keep holy, but some of us insist on pleasing the enemy buy the end result will be bitter...
A lot of people were hoping that the pastor condemns. People are disappointed at his responses to the questions about music. Listen to the responses again. Pray again for understanding. Fill your heart with love for others
Jesus ate fish also there are God's faithful people who has gone on before and were faithful more that some persons who don't eat meat. However we must strive for the better which is obstaining from meat and other armful substances
I didn't like how the cameraman kept focusing on the young man with dreads when the question about how one should wear their hair was asked. You don't have to put people in the spot light. Oh and he looked very well put together. I don't think his hairstyle was outrageous. (imo)
@@valeriedavis6735 I agree! Camera focusing on him was not wise. That being said, Rastafarianism is a religion whose members worship a different God. It is also a fashion of the world. "Thou shalt not have no other gods before me" Exodus 20:3
@@camilleanselm7788 They’re SDAs, or were raised as SDAs. They just don’t have the traditional look anymore. Have you seen the Oakwood University Church pews lately? You send your kids there and the next thing you know is, there’s jewelry everywhere. They’re so bold now that the choir members/Praise Team members wear them on the podium. I have also noticed many who may be Professors decked out when they are not in the Praise Cafe or participating in podium activities. Salvation is an individual path; we must look to Jesus, and Jesus only. We need to study the Bible, read microscopically and ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Ted Wilson has a UA-cam message about the current situation in our churches. Are the musicians Adventist? I don’t know, let God be their Judge. However my prayer is that we all keep striving towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus. The matter of jewelry has been a topic of discussion for eons in our church. I am ambivalent and understand Isaiah 3:16-24 and Timothy on clothing and accessories differently as I don’t pick out what I want from those Scriptures to make my point on whether jewelry is salvific or not. I love the old fashioned clean look of SDAs for which we are known and keep in mind that every time the children of Israel needed to recommit themselves, the jewelry had to be taken off…
"Do not hire worldly musicians IF THIS CAN POSSIBLY BE AVOIDED" {EV 509.2} Sis. White points out the ideal but her statement shows us that there maybe times where a non SDA musician would be useful for the services of God. Obviously much prayer, counsel & clear communication as to expectations would be well in such circumstances but good can come out of it. The musician maybe touched by the service themselves also. Everything we do should be in the lines of soul winning. All else is chaff. See Testimonies for the Church volume 6 page 62 where she says instruments should be used for our services to add to the interest. Music when done properly can be a powerful influence in soul winning but it is an art and a science that many do not understand nor take the time to, thus it is often left to the wayside in our churches and/or conducted in a slipshod bungling manner. May we apply wisdom and balance to all our positions. God bless you brethen 📖✍🏻⚖️🙏
On the question of whether christian women should wear pants or not, in addition to what the bible already stated my answer is: "BROKEN WINDOWS THEORY..." they have gone from wearing "soft" pants to wearing tightly fitted jeans. "To obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of lambs" saith the Lord
Listen, yes, you will go to heaven if you are faithful and eat clean meat. Jesus ate broiled fish before His ascension. Camera person was wrong for focusing on that young brother with dreads. We are losing so many of our young people, especially our young men, leave that baby boy alone. Samson had long hair, and committed suicide to boot, yet his name is in the roll call of the righteous. I hope he will not be embarrased out of the church. Lord please do not let the devil win this battle. Keep that young man in Your care Jesus. May Your people take the plank out of their eye and just love on each other.
Whilst God did allow man to eat meat to shorten their life, he gave 3 conditions for it. Needs to be clean meat, no fat and no blood in it. There is no partial obedience. If you are observing that the meat is clean but are continuing to eat it with the fat and blood in it, then you are disobeying
@@RTG1031where did you read that Samson is in the roll call? Also being able to eat "clean meat" has its ending. When you cannot buy and sell, where will you get "clean meat" from? The correct diet is the one that God gave in Genesis chp 1. Now He permits or allows the eating of meat but in due course the Holy Spirit will convict the individual(s) of when it is time to come off of it.
@@alexandershaw2378 Please read the Faith chapter Hebrews 11. Jesus should not be in heaven then by your logic, He ate fish before His ascension Luke 24:40
@@pauliec7133 did you even read what I typed? Or are you seeking to start a controversy? Because I read and understood what you were saying but I am confident I cannot say the same thing in reverse. There *will come a time* when even the "meat" that is "clean" will be removed from the diet of believers. What is so difficult to understand that everything has its appointed time?
I have a question for Randy Skeete but, I don't know how to have it reach to him, so will place it here. What is the difference between the gift of evangelists and pastors mentioned in Ephesians 4:11? I already have an idea of the differences but would like a deeper explanation with Biblical citations to get a clearer view.
Question: Is it to the glory of God to read off the many / laundry list of worldly accomplishments of the pastors/speakers before they present the words of “God” each Sabbath? Where did this practice originate from?
This is a great observation/question. It has always bothered me that this practice is the opposite of the humility that Jesus demonstrated. I don’t need to know or care to know about any of their accomplishments, because it’s not about them. I would be so much more impressed by a Pastor who prohibited the person making the introduction from saying anything other than “Pastor so and so loves Jesus”. That visiting pastor is obviously the one that wrote the flowery biography and gave it because that is what they wanted shared. That is the opposite of humility.
God has not given His ministers the work of setting the churches right. No sooner is this work done, apparently, than it has to be done over again. Church members that are thus looked after and labored for become religious weaklings. If nine tenths of the effort that has been put forth for those who know the truth had been put forth for those who have never heard the truth, how much greater would have been the advancement made! God has withheld His blessings because His people have not worked in harmony with His directions. 7T 18.2
I'd like context on the EGW reference at 28:00-29:05. Is Elder Skeete talking about people in general or babies specifically? We know that the Holy Spirit writes the law on the hearts of all who choose to accept its principles. This includes young ones, although not necessarily babies. I have not heard that God would leave a certain group of people in the grave and not resurrect them for judgment. Every eye shall see him. Every eye in the universe according to scriptures. Every eye shall bear witness to God's justice. I can't see that anyone would be excluded from that, although in the case of babies, I can sympathize with the sentiment that that might be the case. If the EGW reference could be expounded on in context, I'd be much appreciated.
@ndumisoduma1240 This is based on the understanding of what various text have informed us of, regarding the history of what happened before the creation of the world and what is to happen after the judgment. It is the same understanding that tells us that the angel of the Lord many times in scripture, refers to a pre-incarnate Christ. The Word talks about the unfallen worlds and Revelation talks about how all manner of heavenly creatures will proclaim how they are redeemed from the earth. When we understand that Lucifer's plot affected the entire universe, we understand that the unfallen worlds that make up the universe have a stake in our salvation. The heavenly council, which is made up of the sons of God who govern the unfallen worlds, delineated a few times in scripture concerning earthly matters. Sin entered into the universe before the creation of the earth and the judgement of Lucifer and the fallen angels also occured before creation. It was in heaven that Lucifer sought to destroy God's law and tarnish the name of The Creator. God has allowed Satan to altogether reveal himself so that there could be no doubt that God is just. Everyone is affected by sin and at it's conclusion, everyone will witness the justice of God.
@@ndumisoduma1240 Don't be silly. You know exactly what Revelation 1:7 means. And yes, every eye in the universe will see the grandiose event of the 2nd coming. Remember the unfallen worlds...
Pastor when you went to that church u went to share the Gospel, but if she went only to play music I don't think she was making a difference because even our sda church we sing songs and don't mean or do what the songs say. By the fruits you shall know them.
How should someone who has the knowledge of God sit week after week listening to error just to get money to play? I personally cannot accept this is OK
The person who wants to go back to their former church, with the expectation of going to hell with the "teaching of God's truth" from there, makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE!!!" Because if it was truth, the EXPECTATED DESTINATION COULD NEVER BE HELL!
58:06 You shouldn't fall in love inside of the church too. There's absolutely no difference between adventist men and women and the world! As a matter of fact, I find more sincere and godly people outside of the adventist church.
Randy Skeete usually preaches to minorities. And we are more likely to listen to what he preaches than typical Americans. I may be wrong but this is targeted.
Can someone give me the scripture that says eating flesh food that God bless will keep me out of heaven? Food and drink are not what will keep us out of heaven. Is the double life that some of us are living. Some of us have three husbands and three wives alive from several marriages. And we think it's okay. We are kidding ourselves. That's what will keep us out of heaven. Hello
not only adultery will keep you out of heaven but violation of any of the ten commandments of God. Because sin is the transgression of God's law. No sin could be admitted to heaven. Because sin is of the devil. The father of lies.
There is none ... No Not one... There are verses regarding... Gluttony... Lusting after whatever it may be... But regarding your question on eating meat... There is none... God does not change... His Word stands from the beginning to the end... A very prayerfull study of 1 Timothy 4:1-11 with the truth of Leviticus 11, is much needed by all God's people... Truth & law must be backed up by truth & law... As it is written in Isaiah 28:10 precept much be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little. Pray & ask of God... Let God lead you in Jesus name, asking for His Holy Spirit to Guide you. We need to be convicted & have faith in God's Word & stand in the conviction of His truth, using the Bible & the Bible along... Never obey man over God. EGW. Said go to the Bible & see what the LORD has said, & do what He commands... As for the rest you asked use the same principal go to the bible and see what the LORD has said.
I do not agree that she should go and play for the sunday church, if you have control over what you are asked to do it may be Ok, but to play music that may promote disorder in the church, could be compromising
It is not proper that Pastors or leaders in the church tallk to a woman privately ( I mean just the two of them). Is it the same principle in using our cellphones?
The imperfect question was not answered properly we are perfected by accepting Christ righteousness and His perfection this is spiritual perfection our physical perfection comes when Jesus returns and we shall be changed in the twinkle of an eye and this mortal put on immorality and this corruption put on incorruption .
Adventists are really great at making adultery as the only grounds for divorce based on Mark 10:11-12 disregarding everything else the Bible says about divorce. Exodus 21:10-11 clearly states a woman can go free if a man fails to provide three things, food, clothing, and marital rights. Read 1 Corinthians 7. Emotional and physical neglect are also acceptable reasons for divorce.
I respectfully disagree with having someone to work the emotions in rhythm lift hands in worship in babel , when God stated for for His people to come out of her (Sunday church). Getting paid to make people emotional and move to the beat, is just to get paid, there is no teaching there. Only the Holy Spirit can move the people out of Babylon.
We should worship everyday. We are to worship everyday. There is no enabling. Worship is not for Sabbath only. It is an everyday thing. If Sabbath keeper can get pass first day worshipping as wrong and embrace everyday worship, everyday worship as a part of God's plan of salvation. For me there is nothing wrong with first day worship why then do Sabbath keeper go to Sunday night (which is is Biblical Monday) service. Stop pray and ask for enlightening of these people minds.
We are to worship everyday, but not all days of the week is holy. It is only the seventh day which is holy. You can worship from Sunday to Friday but it is not a holy day. Only Saturday is holy day because it is the seventh day which the Lord blessed. Read exodus 20:8-11.
The Sabbath Day(Friday sunset to Saturday sunset)is a HOLY day and one of the commandments. It's in the Bible. Nothing wrong with reading and studying the Bible throughout the week but he specifically set aside Sabbath and declared it to be a HOLY day.
Of course we are to worship on a daily basis, when Jesus was on earth He did the same, but on the Sabbath He went into the synagogue to worship, and teach, St. Luke 4:16
SDA takes everything that Ellen White says. If she hates dancing and singing loud for praising God why must I feel the same? She is not God. She does not know our hearts, only God knows
This makes no sense. How can you be expected to tithed on a loan. A loan is not an increase because you have to pay interest which is an actual decrease. It is not money earned by labor. After paying the loan then the house would be considered an increase but that’s after you are absolutely debt free. I noticed that every and I mean every Adventist pastor promotes giving money m to the church no matter what.🙄 Soooooooo annoying.
Pastor I like you so much but I am not agreeing with some of these answers. Do not go to the Sunday ministry to play music or even to speak. It should be your church or mutual space to be so you can’t be a member of their church.
So why Paul was preaching in the aeropee to the Greek ? Again, your opinion is irrelevant. Only the word of God. And he say to go and preach EVERYWHERE.
I HONESTY DON'T AGREE WITH HER GOING TO PLAY @ THE SPUROUS SABBATH. THE COMPARISON YOU GAVE ISN'T A GOOD ONE. NOTING YOU CONTROL WHAT YOU SPOKE. BUT THE PLAYER IS PAID TO PLAY ACCORDINGLY. THEREFORE I DON'T SUPPORT OUR RESPONSE
The society of unbelievers will do us no harm if we mingle with them for the purpose of connecting them with God and are strong enough spiritually to withstand their influence.-(Testimonies for the Church 5:112, 113.)
@@franklineemacar4734 I don't they will either. But because you'll be going to work to collect your salary. You'll have to do what You're paid to do. They can't be singing at an upbeat tempo and You're playing at slow or normal tempo. That's where the error in pastor's response is. The determines his sermon noting he didn't charge them for holding the services for them. Thus that was NOT A GOOD EXAMPLE. I don't think GOD WAS ON THE RESPONSE
@@mkhululimnisi ARE you saying GOD IS A LIAR.I CAN HONESTLY SAY GOD IS A PROMISE KEEPER. WASN'T DAVID WHO SAID HE'S NEVA SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN NOR HIS SEED BEGGING BREAD. We need to put our faith to the TEST.
48:26 We can see the persons on this church are very judgmental. Instead of praying for this young man that God help him made the right decision for his haircut, they exposed him, even the guy who filmed. This is disgusting. This church are part of the people who exposed but none of them edified and elevate. I will not be surprised that this young man does not go to church after this. Shame on you.
This was the worst Q & A that I ever seen with pastor Skeete. All the questions were about others clothes / hairstyles/ choice. What about the sin in ourselves ? What about the battle that take place in ourselves ? I pray that we look in our heart and stop judging people look.
God is not looking for truth because He is truth. What God is looking for is obedience from us.
I like how the Guyanese brothers and sisters ask good relevant questions!
I thank Pastor Skeete for his answer to the drum /music etc. He has restored me to EGW, people either misquote her words or the meaning of what she says. The quote that the man read had me thinking other things...
But you shouldn't let people get you far from God and his word. What the pastor said is something you would have decoded yourself and be the one correcting others, not to give up on the word because you didn't like what another individual said. But it's good he explained it well
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I do perceive that brother and Pastor Skeete was being a bit diplomatic in his response regarding the drums/music.
Though it is true that God convicts individuals at different points in their Christian journey, it is for those who have had the maturity and experience with God to teach those who are living in error, to observe all things which Christ has commanded us to observe.
I do not usually have an issue with brother Skeets responses but this one was taken out of context and was not addressed properly.
Sister White clearly states that at the *_"close of probation"_* by which music is demarcated by the loudness and manner in which the instruments are being played, gives strong evidence about where we are in reference to the timeline concerning eternity.
So we clearly see and hear the identifying marks written by the pen of the prophetess concerning this very topic, given by the Spirit of Truth to warn God's people of an error, how can we then downplay the significance of the signs and counsels comcerning those who are partaking of this obvious abomination?
Had it not only been an issue but also an abomination, why would there be given an identifying mark about the close of probation where musick, specifically, is mentioned?
It is something for us to deeply consider and prayerfully ask God for complete clarity on.
It is not as light a matter as some, or most, are making it out to seem.
@@sambulelongwenyama9563 I read Southern Work. After that book came out many Black people left the church. There are things EGW said that have me scratching my head. Please find that book and read it. I will not tolerate excuses for some of the things written in that book. After all, she was human. God was angry with Moses once or twice for things that came out of his mouth. David was a man after God's Heart but did vile things, these too, were humans.
Happy and a pleasant sabbath to all of my brothers and sisters in christ around the world from Guyana 🇬🇾
Persons asked questions based on what is affecting them. I believe these questions are relevant.
We are becoming like the world.
Amen Pastor, God bless you for doing His work!!
Thank you pastor i really enjoyed this discussion
Sabbath blessings from Jamaica
Thanks Pr Randy for the Q&A session I was truly blessed
Real good questions and answers session. Thank you everyone. ❤👏🙏
Happy sabbath from the beautiful isle of the Solomon Islands.. in the pacific😇🙏🇸🇧
Happy Sabbath..watching from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
Happy Sabbath everyone God is Love
In all thy ways acknowledge thy Lord and he shall direct thy path. Pastor gives her the word of God. She must consult God for directions.
Happy Sabbath to all my brothers and sisters. NYC
Happy Sabbath day from Uganda!
Pastor Skeet is always bold in his statements but on these questions and answers he was restraining himself. As long as you are saying what the bible says just say it as it is of course truth hurts but God will be happy that you have warned them.
True, but following Christ's example explained in Steps to Christ chapter 1, he spoke the truth in love, eas never rude and used tact🙏🏽
Pastor Skeet always refers to the Bible. His duty as a pastor is to teach God's people the word of God. For things not specifically referenced in the Bible I believe he restrain himself yes because he understands people are at different stages of conversion and so will not do the work of the holy spirit-which is to convict the heart. He will give wise councils if that specific question is not addressed in the Bible. The thing is people want to hear a "yes" or "no" to satisfy the conscience, to quote that a pastor said it or justify the action of someone else. But let the spirit do his work...he's a man of "thus saith the Lord"
God bless🎉
HAPPY SABBATH FROM JAMAICA 🇯🇲
Solid words paster about the marriage good answer
Amen, pastor! We must remember God called Abraham out of paganism. For God knows sincere worshippers
Yes I am Sda and we have a dress code no earring no purely but is your dressing is what is in your heart I am from the old school hallelujah
Happy Sabbath
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Happy sabbath from PAPUA New Guinea
watching from Philippines.
I concur with you Pastor.
I believe the standard of the music should be expressed in the initial stage to all.
I agreed with the brother
There are times when I am in church, and I have to be constrained
The music is not to the honour and glory of God
Be ye perfect even as your father which is in heaven.
Thank you thst was complete
The young lady is working on sunday just like any other job..I agree with the pastor 👍🏾
Amen and Amen
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Happy Sabbath from Uganda
Happy question and answer sabbath members
watching from Malawi ❤
HAPPY SABBATH FROM SPANISH TOWN, JAMAICA
Smart Pastor
Contemporary worship is in the church now Song are sang repeatedly I was in a church in London UK One song lasted for all
1/2hour thru repetitions and songs are not from the hymn Book Are we supposed to be all singing hymns from the hymn book congratulations and just the worship team
We don’t want to sing the Hill songs Chorus Worship thru feeling We want to worship thru the indwelling spirit
Happy Sabbath
Hallelujah!!!
Amen amen
Happy Sabbath day for all
Amen!!!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏✝️😊
Happy Sabbath from Papua New Guinea
Amen
Dear Pastor, I converted from hindu.
Now Im an Adventist
Im listening your preach.
I need Tamil Subtitles.
Can you Help
Sorry for my bad English.
Tamilnadu State
India
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What do you mean get pass the first day, if you read and understand the commands of God you would know that Sunday is not the day God asked us to keep holy, but some of us insist on pleasing the enemy buy the end result will be bitter...
❤❤❤ Amen
Pastor Skeete please elaborate on your point about the reciprocal talent of musician
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Yes amen
A lot of people were hoping that the pastor condemns. People are disappointed at his responses to the questions about music. Listen to the responses again. Pray again for understanding. Fill your heart with love for others
We MUST trust the power of the Holy Spirit, not the power of culture 🙏.
Happy sabbath🙏🙌🙏
happy sabbath yall
Jesus ate fish also there are God's faithful people who has gone on before and were faithful more that some persons who don't eat meat. However we must strive for the better which is obstaining from meat and other armful substances
From Lusaka, Zambia,hello??
I didn't like how the cameraman kept focusing on the young man with dreads when the question about how one should wear their hair was asked. You don't have to put people in the spot light. Oh and he looked very well put together. I don't think his hairstyle was outrageous. (imo)
@@valeriedavis6735 I agree! Camera focusing on him was not wise. That being said, Rastafarianism is a religion whose members worship a different God. It is also a fashion of the world. "Thou shalt not have no other gods before me" Exodus 20:3
I’ve noticed that in the US the musicians I’ve seen in most SDA churches are not Adventist, even the praise and worship leaders…
Yes, that's the trend thats been going on and many of them say they're SDA but their apparels show otherwise...
@@cbvagabond....that's very trendy in some black churches around the country these days
Is that really so?
@@camilleanselm7788 They’re SDAs, or were raised as SDAs. They just don’t have the traditional look anymore. Have you seen the Oakwood University Church pews lately? You send your kids there and the next thing you know is, there’s jewelry everywhere. They’re so bold now that the choir members/Praise Team members wear them on the podium. I have also noticed many who may be Professors decked out when they are not in the Praise Cafe or participating in podium activities. Salvation is an individual path; we must look to Jesus, and Jesus only. We need to study the Bible, read microscopically and ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Ted Wilson has a UA-cam message about the current situation in our churches. Are the musicians Adventist? I don’t know, let God be their Judge. However my prayer is that we all keep striving towards the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus. The matter of jewelry has been a topic of discussion for eons in our church. I am ambivalent and understand Isaiah 3:16-24 and Timothy on clothing and accessories differently as I don’t pick out what I want from those Scriptures to make my point on whether jewelry is salvific or not. I love the old fashioned clean look of SDAs for which we are known and keep in mind that every time the children of Israel needed to recommit themselves, the jewelry had to be taken off…
"Do not hire worldly musicians IF THIS CAN POSSIBLY BE AVOIDED" {EV 509.2} Sis. White points out the ideal but her statement shows us that there maybe times where a non SDA musician would be useful for the services of God. Obviously much prayer, counsel & clear communication as to expectations would be well in such circumstances but good can come out of it. The musician maybe touched by the service themselves also. Everything we do should be in the lines of soul winning. All else is chaff. See Testimonies for the Church volume 6 page 62 where she says instruments should be used for our services to add to the interest. Music when done properly can be a powerful influence in soul winning but it is an art and a science that many do not understand nor take the time to, thus it is often left to the wayside in our churches and/or conducted in a slipshod bungling manner. May we apply wisdom and balance to all our positions. God bless you brethen 📖✍🏻⚖️🙏
On the question of whether christian women should wear pants or not, in addition to what the bible already stated my answer is: "BROKEN WINDOWS THEORY..." they have gone from wearing "soft" pants to wearing tightly fitted jeans. "To obey is better than sacrifice and to hearken than the fat of lambs" saith the Lord
Loan is not your income you don’t return tithes from a borrowed loan but yes you can give an offering if possible
Listen, yes, you will go to heaven if you are faithful and eat clean meat. Jesus ate broiled fish before His ascension. Camera person was wrong for focusing on that young brother with dreads. We are losing so many of our young people, especially our young men, leave that baby boy alone. Samson had long hair, and committed suicide to boot, yet his name is in the roll call of the righteous. I hope he will not be embarrased out of the church. Lord please do not let the devil win this battle. Keep that young man in Your care Jesus. May Your people take the plank out of their eye and just love on each other.
Whilst God did allow man to eat meat to shorten their life, he gave 3 conditions for it. Needs to be clean meat, no fat and no blood in it. There is no partial obedience. If you are observing that the meat is clean but are continuing to eat it with the fat and blood in it, then you are disobeying
@@RTG1031where did you read that Samson is in the roll call?
Also being able to eat "clean meat" has its ending. When you cannot buy and sell, where will you get "clean meat" from?
The correct diet is the one that God gave in Genesis chp 1. Now He permits or allows the eating of meat but in due course the Holy Spirit will convict the individual(s) of when it is time to come off of it.
@@alexandershaw2378 Please read the Faith chapter Hebrews 11. Jesus should not be in heaven then by your logic, He ate fish before His ascension Luke 24:40
@@pauliec7133 did you even read what I typed? Or are you seeking to start a controversy?
Because I read and understood what you were saying but I am confident I cannot say the same thing in reverse.
There *will come a time* when even the "meat" that is "clean" will be removed from the diet of believers.
What is so difficult to understand that everything has its appointed time?
Samson long hair was God doing He told his parents not to put any razor on his head it was is strength to fight the philistine
By their fruits you will know who was called by God or who just went😮
1st Cor.11:14 men and long hair
1st Peter 3:3&1st Tim 2:9 women who profess to be Christians.
I have a question for Randy Skeete but, I don't know how to have it reach to him, so will place it here. What is the difference between the gift of evangelists and pastors mentioned in Ephesians 4:11? I already have an idea of the differences but would like a deeper explanation with Biblical citations to get a clearer view.
The Question well noted 👍
Why did that camera person held the camera on the young man, focusing on him for a lengthy period?
That was not Christian like!
😂😂😂😂
😅😅😅😅, indeed that was not Christlike. Also it Could be his best friend trying to mess with him.
Selected Messages Book 2
"Every uncouth thing will be demonstrated. There will be shouting, with drums, music, and dancing"
It is good to take present truth to the 1st day churches not to go to be taught by them I have been to 1st day church more than once to teach them
Question:
Is it to the glory of God to read off the many / laundry list of worldly accomplishments of the pastors/speakers before they present the words of “God” each Sabbath?
Where did this practice originate from?
This is a great observation/question. It has always bothered me that this practice is the opposite of the humility that Jesus demonstrated. I don’t need to know or care to know about any of their accomplishments, because it’s not about them. I would be so much more impressed by a Pastor who prohibited the person making the introduction from saying anything other than “Pastor so and so loves Jesus”. That visiting pastor is obviously the one that wrote the flowery biography and gave it because that is what they wanted shared. That is the opposite of humility.
God has not given His ministers the work of setting the churches right. No sooner is this work done, apparently, than it has to be done over again. Church members that are thus looked after and labored for become religious weaklings. If nine tenths of the effort that has been put forth for those who know the truth had been put forth for those who have never heard the truth, how much greater would have been the advancement made! God has withheld His blessings because His people have not worked in harmony with His directions. 7T 18.2
I'd like context on the EGW reference at 28:00-29:05. Is Elder Skeete talking about people in general or babies specifically?
We know that the Holy Spirit writes the law on the hearts of all who choose to accept its principles. This includes young ones, although not necessarily babies.
I have not heard that God would leave a certain group of people in the grave and not resurrect them for judgment. Every eye shall see him. Every eye in the universe according to scriptures. Every eye shall bear witness to God's justice. I can't see that anyone would be excluded from that, although in the case of babies, I can sympathize with the sentiment that that might be the case.
If the EGW reference could be expounded on in context, I'd be much appreciated.
Where in the scriptures does it say "every eye in the universe"?
@ndumisoduma1240 This is based on the understanding of what various text have informed us of, regarding the history of what happened before the creation of the world and what is to happen after the judgment.
It is the same understanding that tells us that the angel of the Lord many times in scripture, refers to a pre-incarnate Christ.
The Word talks about the unfallen worlds and Revelation talks about how all manner of heavenly creatures will proclaim how they are redeemed from the earth.
When we understand that Lucifer's plot affected the entire universe, we understand that the unfallen worlds that make up the universe have a stake in our salvation. The heavenly council, which is made up of the sons of God who govern the unfallen worlds, delineated a few times in scripture concerning earthly matters.
Sin entered into the universe before the creation of the earth and the judgement of Lucifer and the fallen angels also occured before creation. It was in heaven that Lucifer sought to destroy God's law and tarnish the name of The Creator. God has allowed Satan to altogether reveal himself so that there could be no doubt that God is just. Everyone is affected by sin and at it's conclusion, everyone will witness the justice of God.
@@ndumisoduma1240 Don't be silly. You know exactly what Revelation 1:7 means. And yes, every eye in the universe will see the grandiose event of the 2nd coming. Remember the unfallen worlds...
Creation was there because Adam and Eve was created before satan was cast out of heaven and went to deceive them
I wish I can also ask questions. ...
Me too!!❤
Pastor when you went to that church u went to share the Gospel, but if she went only to play music I don't think she was making a difference because even our sda church we sing songs and don't mean or do what the songs say. By the fruits you shall know them.
« I don’t think ». As you said « I », we do not care. Only the word of God to her count. Your opinion is irrelevant.
Dont know wat us saying
This church is interesting... Speaking on dreeds, the cameraman quickly found a young man with dreeds. Wow... very distastful.
How should someone who has the knowledge of God sit week after week listening to error just to get money to play? I personally cannot accept this is OK
The person who wants to go back to their former church, with the expectation of going to hell with the "teaching of God's truth" from there, makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE!!!" Because if it was truth, the EXPECTATED DESTINATION COULD NEVER BE HELL!
My wife died and I got married to another woman who has divorce her husband is my marriage okay thanks pastor
58:06 You shouldn't fall in love inside of the church too. There's absolutely no difference between adventist men and women and the world! As a matter of fact, I find more sincere and godly people outside of the adventist church.
Randy Skeete usually preaches to minorities. And we are more likely to listen to what he preaches than typical Americans. I may be wrong but this is targeted.
Can someone give me the scripture that says eating flesh food that God bless will keep me out of heaven? Food and drink are not what will keep us out of heaven. Is the double life that some of us are living. Some of us have three husbands and three wives alive from several marriages. And we think it's okay. We are kidding ourselves. That's what will keep us out of heaven. Hello
Adultery will keep you out of heaven. Because adultery is a sin.
not only adultery will keep you out of heaven but violation of any of the ten commandments of God. Because sin is the transgression of God's law. No sin could be admitted to heaven. Because sin is of the devil. The father of lies.
There is none ... No Not one... There are verses regarding... Gluttony... Lusting after whatever it may be... But regarding your question on eating meat... There is none... God does not change... His Word stands from the beginning to the end... A very prayerfull study of 1 Timothy 4:1-11 with the truth of Leviticus 11, is much needed by all God's people... Truth & law must be backed up by truth & law... As it is written in Isaiah 28:10 precept much be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little. Pray & ask of God... Let God lead you in Jesus name, asking for His Holy Spirit to Guide you. We need to be convicted & have faith in God's Word & stand in the conviction of His truth, using the Bible & the Bible along... Never obey man over God. EGW. Said go to the Bible & see what the LORD has said, & do what He commands... As for the rest you asked use the same principal go to the bible and see what the LORD has said.
Eating food will not keep you out of heaven, but disobedience will. If you know you are eating what God told you not to eat, it is disobedience.
@@RightdoingisofGodall sins will keep us out of heaven
I do not agree that she should go
and play for the sunday church, if you have control over what you are asked to do it may be Ok, but to play music that may promote disorder in the church, could be compromising
But you are nothing. Your opinion is irrelevant. God only can speak to her and tell her what’s to do.
Drum is used in paganism worship Drum was not one of the musical instruments that God inspired David to make
SDAsm: repent of your false gospel. May God have mercy on us.
It is not proper that Pastors or leaders in the church tallk to a woman privately ( I mean just the two of them). Is it the same principle in using our cellphones?
why can't an adult man and an adult woman have a conversation in private? Is it written in the Bible that they can't?
You quickly answer questions but think first.Don't say if you are professional musician no problem if you play non Adventist member.😂
The imperfect question was not answered properly we are perfected by accepting Christ righteousness and His perfection this is spiritual perfection our physical perfection comes when Jesus returns and we shall be changed in the twinkle of an eye and this mortal put on immorality and this corruption put on incorruption .
Adventists are really great at making adultery as the only grounds for divorce based on Mark 10:11-12 disregarding everything else the Bible says about divorce. Exodus 21:10-11 clearly states a woman can go free if a man fails to provide three things, food, clothing, and marital rights. Read 1 Corinthians 7. Emotional and physical neglect are also acceptable reasons for divorce.
Christ came and abolish those laws whn He died on the cross
I respectfully disagree with having someone to work the emotions in rhythm lift hands in worship in babel , when God stated for for His people to come out of her (Sunday church). Getting paid to make people emotional and move to the beat, is just to get paid, there is no teaching there. Only the Holy Spirit can move the people out of Babylon.
We should worship everyday. We are to worship everyday. There is no enabling. Worship is not for Sabbath only. It is an everyday thing. If Sabbath keeper can get pass first day worshipping as wrong and embrace everyday worship, everyday worship as a part of God's plan of salvation. For me there is nothing wrong with first day worship why then do Sabbath keeper go to Sunday night (which is is Biblical Monday) service. Stop pray and ask for enlightening of these people minds.
We are to worship everyday, but not all days of the week is holy. It is only the seventh day which is holy. You can worship from Sunday to Friday but it is not a holy day. Only Saturday is holy day because it is the seventh day which the Lord blessed. Read exodus 20:8-11.
The Sabbath Day(Friday sunset to Saturday sunset)is a HOLY day and one of the commandments. It's in the Bible. Nothing wrong with reading and studying the Bible throughout the week but he specifically set aside Sabbath and declared it to be a HOLY day.
Of course we are to worship on a daily basis, when Jesus was on earth He did the same, but on the Sabbath He went into the synagogue to worship, and teach, St. Luke 4:16
Yes there is something wrong with first day worship, Jesus said, Remember the Sabbath day, man says, Remember Sunday to keep it holy.
The Bible makes it clear about the day of worship no question about that
Read line upon line for yourself
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SDA takes everything that Ellen White says. If she hates dancing and singing loud for praising God why must I feel the same? She is not God. She does not know our hearts, only God knows
This makes no sense. How can you be expected to tithed on a loan. A loan is not an increase because you have to pay interest which is an actual decrease.
It is not money earned by labor.
After paying the loan then the house would be considered an increase but that’s after you are absolutely debt free.
I noticed that every and I mean every Adventist pastor promotes giving money m to the church no matter what.🙄
Soooooooo annoying.
Pastor I like you so much but I am not agreeing with some of these answers. Do not go to the Sunday ministry to play music or even to speak. It should be your church or mutual space to be so you can’t be a member of their church.
So why Paul was preaching in the aeropee to the Greek ? Again, your opinion is irrelevant. Only the word of God. And he say to go and preach EVERYWHERE.
@@Sarah-Bcl sis, you can’t attack someone because they see a different from you! Peace be unto you.
You can go and minister to them but it depends on the kind of invitation
Why do people have too be racist!!!mostly of dark skin!!!!
It’s the spirit of satan.
I HONESTY DON'T AGREE WITH HER GOING TO PLAY @ THE SPUROUS SABBATH. THE COMPARISON YOU GAVE ISN'T A GOOD ONE. NOTING YOU CONTROL WHAT YOU SPOKE. BUT THE PLAYER IS PAID TO PLAY ACCORDINGLY. THEREFORE I DON'T SUPPORT OUR RESPONSE
The society of unbelievers will do us no harm if we mingle with them for the purpose of connecting them with God and are strong enough spiritually to withstand their influence.-(Testimonies for the Church 5:112, 113.)
@@franklineemacar4734 I don't they will either. But because you'll be going to work to collect your salary. You'll have to do what You're paid to do. They can't be singing at an upbeat tempo and You're playing at slow or normal tempo. That's where the error in pastor's response is. The determines his sermon noting he didn't charge them for holding the services for them. Thus that was NOT A GOOD EXAMPLE. I don't think GOD WAS ON THE RESPONSE
@@DoreenEllis-l6i so since she plays music professionally, and that is how she puts bread on her table, how do you expect her to make a living?
31:20 😅😢 31:35 😢9?9a 😅😅😅o😅o😅7 32:38 😅😅😢😅 33:12 😮 33:39 😅😢
@@mkhululimnisi ARE you saying GOD IS A LIAR.I CAN HONESTLY SAY GOD IS A PROMISE KEEPER. WASN'T DAVID WHO SAID HE'S NEVA SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN NOR HIS SEED BEGGING BREAD. We need to put our faith to the TEST.
48:26 We can see the persons on this church are very judgmental. Instead of praying for this young man that God help him made the right decision for his haircut, they exposed him, even the guy who filmed. This is disgusting. This church are part of the people who exposed but none of them edified and elevate. I will not be surprised that this young man does not go to church after this. Shame on you.
I was thinking the same thing!!!
In fact it discussed me!! How dare they!
This was the worst Q & A that I ever seen with pastor Skeete. All the questions were about others clothes / hairstyles/ choice. What about the sin in ourselves ? What about the battle that take place in ourselves ? I pray that we look in our heart and stop judging people look.
Although I might agree with you but to an extent I think people asked questions based on what's affecting them.
I so agree. These members don’t get it. Some might even lose thier salvation because of these people!!!!🥲🥲🥲
Happy Sabbath from Uganda.
Amen