Lord, thank you for Dinner. Lord, thank you for a place to lay my head. Lord, thank you for covers. Lord, thank you for clothes to wear. Lord, thank you for fans. Lord, thank you for a shower that works. Lord, thank you for a toilet that works. Lord, thank you for air conditioning. Lord, thank you for sight. Lord, thank you for air. Lord, thank you hearing. Lord, thank you for tasting. Lord, thank you for a brain that works. Lord, thank you for thought. Lord, thank you for memories. Lord, thank you for that breeze on a hot Summer day. Lord, thank you for family. Lord, thank you for friends. Lord, thank you for communion. Lord, thank you for the gift of forgiveness. Lord, thank you for the gift of repenting. Lord, thank you for love. Lord, thank you for a vehicle that runs. Lord, thank you for money in the bank. Lord, thank you for shoes without holes. Lord, thank you for providing a place to wash my clothes. Lord, thank you for friends that bring me clothes. I could go ON and ON as my blessings far outnumber anything this world may throw at me. Most of all Thank you Lord for paying the price for me. Lord, thank you for making it so easy for me. Lord, thank you for loving me before I entered existence. Lord thank you for dying for us, big brother I can never pay you back. One day I'll hug you and thank you and I'll wait until then.
I’m jealous of a family member. He has a beautiful wife. She seems like the perfect type of girl any guy could ask for. Me and him are in a band and he gets a lot of credit for his voice. I love music and us both have always helped each other out with that. But I get jealous of him. He gets the attention I want. I feel disappointed with myself. I shouldn’t want any of that. If anything I should be happy for him and nothing else. I just want to feel free from this feeling and be happy for him without being tempted to compare myself to him
My advice is not to stay too much in that same environment or else you're going to stay stuck and frustrated. Get tight with God and start doing things on your own, get some new hobby or activity, meet different people. Change your routine, if you were to meet the perfect girl would she go for you? If you have doubts, work on becoming the better version of yourself, hold yourself to a higher standard and trust that the Lord will lead you through it all. God bless.
Good teaching. The only thing I would differ on is in the definitions of words. John Piper uses the word 'envy' and the word 'jealousy' to mean different things. However, I think most English speakers would see the meanings of these words as having quite a lot of overlap, with 'jealousy' having a broader range of meanings that includes what 'envy' means. For example, one man might say that he is envious of someone who has a nice car, while another man in the same situation might say that he is jealous of someone who has a nice car. I believe that Christians should use language in the same way that people generally use it. This makes it easiest for people to understand what we are talking about. That said, I do think the subject matter of this video is something that most people would describe as 'jealousy' but not as 'envy'. So for this video 'jealousy' has rightly been chosen as a better word than 'envy'. In Piper's recent video, I think he could have used 'envy' or 'jealousy' (a different kind of jealousy than in this video).
You started it John, so I'll ask. Do you think that a whole system based on envy and making all people equally miserable is a good political system? A system that, when done "right" goes against anything biblical? If so, vote for socialism. If not, vote for the guy who say bad words sometimes.
How do I stop this you guys. I like this guy his Mexican and he likes this girl who is very physically attractive and has a great figure. She's also great at her wardrobe choices and hairstyle and makeup and she's adventurous, sweet, full of personality. And it makes sense he would like her, she's Mexican like him and it's not wrong for people to date within their own race or to think that's their preference isn't wrong. But growing up I was always ugly and I am Filipino, I'm Asian. I don't really have any characteristics that's like way out of the ordinary to get someone to see me hardly any guy has ever liked me and I'm 23. I see them and think she's the right match for him. Alot of guys like her too and find her attractive because she really is that stunning and a complete package. She's one of those really beautiful latinas. Me I'm just some random ugly looking Asian girl and we'll yeah I can't be mad at God for making me my race or choosing me to be this way. It's just that look Jacob really loved Rachel yes she was beautiful but when her beauty faded and she got old he still really loved her and Leah not at all. I'm a Leah I don't get why God would make Leah's. Honestly there's Rachel's in this world who do love Jesus and full of personality and are kind, sweet, not stuck up or vain. But what can you do when your so ugly and you'd like to think your heart is at least pretty but it's even more ugly who you are deep inside. It's hard not to be jealous. Because she looks like and is the kind of girl I would've wished was me. I wish I wasnt some Asian girl, some Filipino, I wish I wasn't so boring and a plain Jane below average looking girl. She's pretty with a really nice heart. It's hard. I don't hate her for it. He does deserve her and should find his happiness. I know I can't be mad at God for making Leah that way and her sister very beautiful but I am mad at God actually. And nobody choose their color or skin. Some just have it it's God given. Why I really don't want to resent God. I don't hate her just think she's so awesome and me I'm so just worthless really. This guy even hates me because not only am I not his type but he sees just how rotten and ugly I am on the inside too.
Hi Myka. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. Good on you for asking for help. That's the right thing. First off, you need to become grounded in God. Pray and read the Bible to become secure. The more we learn who God is the more we take to heart that He loves us. As we become secure in Him, we become secure in ourselves. If you do not do that, then nothing I'm about to tell you will work. You'll see physical changes. Yes. But you wont feel emotionally or spritually secure in those changes. That is the most important thing. My other advice below is just window dressing. So, you mentioned skin tone a few times. People from one race are not prettier than others. You're Asian. It's okay to happy about looking like an Asian person. No race of people is "ugly." Also, you mentioned that you were jealous of the girl's wardrobe, hairstyle, and makeup. If you are unhappy with your style of dress, your hairstyle, or makeup then those things are changeable. I am in the process of going through a "glowup" myself. I've started watching fashion UA-cam videos to learn how to dress for my body type. I really like Classically Abby, Audrey Coyne, and Kaiti Yoo. Kaiti has a video titled "I look bad in everything I wear." I would recommend searching that video. Also check out Abby and Audrey. I recently spoke with a Holistic doctor about skincare and changed my skincare routine in accordance with her instructions. I am going to get a facial in the coming weeks and will ask my facialist about make up recommendations. I think my makeup brand is making my acne worse. I've also started working with a personal trainer. I've always been really sensitive about my shape and had trouble getting into shape myself, so I asked for help. I'm also seeing a therapist to work on my mental health. If you don't like your makeup, then watch make up tutorials on UA-cam or go to a makeup counter at the mall and ask for a lesson. If you don't like your haircut, then go to a hairstylist and ask for a recommendation. Ask "What is a hairstyle that is suitable for my bone structure? I am open to changes in cut, style, color, or anything else that would be appropriate." If money is an issue, then do a google search for all the local hair shops. Look up their prices and go with what's affordable. Same thing with the makeup and clothes. The price of the items you use isn't important. The important thing is the WAY in which you use them. You learn the "way" from videos and the professionals at the store. You'll make mistakes and that's fine. I'm experimenting and stumbling and learning from my mistakes. You can too. I know you've got this and I'll pray for you. One thing I've learned though. . . even as I make progress on my "glow up" journey, I never feel as good as I do when I feel close to Jesus. Studying the bible, watching Christian podcosts, listening to worship music, etc. Doing anything I can to learn who God is makes me feel whole. The changes my body is going through, the improvements in my acne, etc. These things are just window dressing. When I feel distance between God and me, these things no longer make me happy. I feel sad, in spite of them. My "glow up" makes me look more like a Rachel, but I never feel like one unless I am close to God. He is the only being in this world that will make you or I happy. Some Christian podcasts/channels on UA-cam that help me on my getting-closer-to-God journey are. . . . Sadie Robertson's Podcast called "Woah That's Good" "Apply God's Word" from Mark Ballenger "Happy and Healthy" from Jeanine Amapola Jeanine has a facebook group called Abide Tribe where Christian girls go to encourage one another and gain support. They'll be having an online Bible Study over the summer, but the date hasn't been posted yet. I know I've thrown a lot at you, but I think it just might help. I have faith in you and know you are prettier than you think you are. You can get through this. Just look at it one step at a time. Baby steps. I'll pray for you.
@@felicia1763 Thank you sister. I love your advice. I think this past weeks I've been trying to take care of my self like being conscious about what I eat. And taking care of my skin because I'm acne prone. But I want to dress well now and take care of my body, not because of men and not because of people or the world. At times I still do get conscious like when going to church or going out, like what Im wearing or my hair but I also have come to finally understand that it's not in my hands. There's always going to be someone prettier or younger regardless of how well I dress or put on makeup and I agree with you, being well put on the outside like I was at 21 having my hair bleached, piercings on my ears, makeup, and skinny toned body, wearing a dress and heal with jewelry still made me feel ugly because I didn't have God and still didn't value his opinion of me more than my opinion of self or opinion of others. It is in this months and weeks were I realized I'll take care of the temple I'm given but also knowing worth like you said is really about knowing God and knowing his worth enables me to know my worth. I saw on yahoo there's also a few people who commented that Candice Swanepoel in Victoria Secret isn't all the beautiful when in fact she too me and by many is stunning. That me realize I really don't want to let my self be defined by the world's standards and it would be a shame if I do end up having a husband and loving him more than God. Truly God is better then all and I can only really feel good making my self look good when I have the attitude that this body God carefully made so I have to be gentle with it, I have to clean my teeth well, brush my hair softly and be kind. I agree with you and I do know Sadie Robertson I haven't watched her Christian videos I only know her from the show. I'll look into it. I want to share sister Tiffany's video, this to me helped me I've known her from sometime when her ministry first started on UA-cam and this video helped me and freed me I also hope it will bless you also . ua-cam.com/video/I_vkx6Ft8SY/v-deo.html Thank you ! 💜
Why does something about us always need fixing or improved on? It’s no wonder people grow tired of Christianity. My god has no rules or expectations...he’s a REAL father!
@Mr. C What strange god could that be - and how unloving. To love is to will the good of another. What father loves their kids so little that they are not desirous to help their kids be rid of stumblingblocks? (Proverbs 3:12) To love them as they are, first (John 3:16), to call them into relationship (Romans 10:9), and then to push them forward to be better as well? (Philippians 2:12) Please carefully consider your position and what your definition of love is. What you describe sounds more like mere fondness - or worse, apathy. Even I have greater love than that god you describe.
@@Derek_Baumgartner Attempting to define love is at best a risky proposition. How can one ever know that they qualify for any such definition/s? Love is actually the residual effect of knowing the self. “Love your neighbor as yourself”..is the golden rule. Question is...how much do we love ourselves? That REALIZATION...not definition...will provide all the information necessary to make the claim. Many claim to love their neighbor but do so out of a sense of obligation and not from the wisdom provided by realization. How else can one know if they truly possess that kind of selfless love or if what they think is helping the other person is really helping? Many well meaning people do more harm than good using definitions/rules/regulations. These have the appearance of knowledge but deny the power thereof.
This is why we need Jesus Christ, to show we can’t do anything by ourselves but need his help in all things. We aren’t working to look better in front of God rather working because of the love he has for us. The golden rule is Love your neighbor right ? Well along that or before is Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. - Mark 12:30 Before we even love our neighbor property as you have said, let us first love the One True living God and get his help to love our neighbor the proper way, the way that comes from Christ, not our own moral compass rather His. 🤝
I don't think it's true that a mom or sister who feels jealous of their son or brother is sinning. It's a feeling. You can not control whether you feel that way or not. You are responsible for how you act. I think viewing jealousy as sin is cultural. I lived with a Christian family in South America, and they view these jealousies as something normal to be acknowledged and worked through. Because us North Americans are afraid that our feelings are sinful, we don't acknowledge them and it's hard to deal with them in our culture.
God be with you Abi I too was perplexed at the idea presented in this podcast and reading your comment I found myself agreeing with you. There was this verse that came to mind about man leaving father and mother to his/her partner..in the text it used as "he". Here is the entire text for you and it is Jesus answering as well: 3 And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?” 4 He answered, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, 5 and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 6 So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” 7 They said to him, “Why then did Moses. command one to give a certificate of divorce and to send her away?” 8 He said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. 9 And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” The key on this passage is " let no man separate" , at least in terms of what we are discussing, the word "Man" is both man and female. That applies to everyone including a father, brother, cousin, mother and sister. Finally, the 10 commandments: “You shall not covet(AD) your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” When the son finds his wife, the girlfriend, and the mother feels the way she feels, the jealousy, that, I believe, is why he calls it sinful. Thank you for your comment it made me go in-depth in my research and thought process over this matter and the bible....I should read more, make more time for Him. I hope this helps you Abi. Talk soon, God bless you. Edit: forgot to ask where did you go to stay in South America and how was it? :D
I think you are confusing 2 things. If a mother feels some pain when her son starts spending time with a girlfriend and no longer spends as much time with her, her feelings are not wrong and are very understandable. However, if that pain leads to resentment and a kind of low-level hatred for the girlfriend, then it has become jealousy. That is what John Piper is (rightly) criticising in this video.
@@AbigailRoseify Hello ma'am, Perú, now that is awesome to hear, I imagine it was for a foreign exchange student program or something? Those programs bring so much joy to people, I met this awesome individual back in high school, Alejandro, that was from Chile, a great friend that I lost touch with..truly wish that wasn't so. Also had a teacher in high school, she taught Spanish, that came to love a foreign student like one of her own. Those programs they truly do build relationships that last a life time in some cases. That teacher ended up helping the kid become an American citizen, a blessing. Edit: I just noticed that I assumed it was a foreign exchange program....my bad lol
Jealousy is fear of having something of yours taken away. Envy is wanting something that belongs to another person.
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So when God refers to Himself as a “jealous God”, is He in fear that something of His is being taken away?
Lord, thank you for Dinner.
Lord, thank you for a place to lay my head.
Lord, thank you for covers.
Lord, thank you for clothes to wear.
Lord, thank you for fans.
Lord, thank you for a shower that works.
Lord, thank you for a toilet that works.
Lord, thank you for air conditioning.
Lord, thank you for sight.
Lord, thank you for air.
Lord, thank you hearing.
Lord, thank you for tasting.
Lord, thank you for a brain that works.
Lord, thank you for thought.
Lord, thank you for memories.
Lord, thank you for that breeze on a hot Summer day.
Lord, thank you for family.
Lord, thank you for friends.
Lord, thank you for communion.
Lord, thank you for the gift of forgiveness.
Lord, thank you for the gift of repenting.
Lord, thank you for love.
Lord, thank you for a vehicle that runs.
Lord, thank you for money in the bank.
Lord, thank you for shoes without holes.
Lord, thank you for providing a place to wash my clothes.
Lord, thank you for friends that bring me clothes.
I could go ON and ON as my blessings far outnumber anything this world may throw at me. Most of all Thank you Lord for paying the price for me.
Lord, thank you for making it so easy for me.
Lord, thank you for loving me before I entered existence.
Lord thank you for dying for us, big brother I can never pay you back. One day I'll hug you and thank you and
I'll wait until then.
Jeremiah Kirby Thank God for your humility.
Please pray for me.
PLEASE
how are you ?
Jealously is such an evil sin that clings so closely.
No more "evil " than many many other sins though brother
Yes, and the world encourages us to think that it is such a minor thing, although it isn't in the Lord's sight.
I’m jealous of a family member. He has a beautiful wife. She seems like the perfect type of girl any guy could ask for. Me and him are in a band and he gets a lot of credit for his voice. I love music and us both have always helped each other out with that. But I get jealous of him. He gets the attention I want. I feel disappointed with myself. I shouldn’t want any of that. If anything I should be happy for him and nothing else. I just want to feel free from this feeling and be happy for him without being tempted to compare myself to him
My advice is not to stay too much in that same environment or else you're going to stay stuck and frustrated. Get tight with God and start doing things on your own, get some new hobby or activity, meet different people. Change your routine, if you were to meet the perfect girl would she go for you? If you have doubts, work on becoming the better version of yourself, hold yourself to a higher standard and trust that the Lord will lead you through it all. God bless.
Thank you for this. Understanding the term jealousy - and how the sin of jealousy is a corruption of the real deal - is helpful.
When I get jealous I feel sick to my stomach . All my reasonings goes out the door and I just want to puke. God help me.
Very timely, thank you pastor John. Praise God
An excellent sermon clarifies the distinctiveness of the types of jealousy.
It's an answer , rather than a sermon 🙂
Love not the world nor the things in the world.if any man loves the world the love of God is not in him.
Amen great message
Good teaching.
The only thing I would differ on is in the definitions of words. John Piper uses the word 'envy' and the word 'jealousy' to mean different things. However, I think most English speakers would see the meanings of these words as having quite a lot of overlap, with 'jealousy' having a broader range of meanings that includes what 'envy' means.
For example, one man might say that he is envious of someone who has a nice car, while another man in the same situation might say that he is jealous of someone who has a nice car.
I believe that Christians should use language in the same way that people generally use it. This makes it easiest for people to understand what we are talking about.
That said, I do think the subject matter of this video is something that most people would describe as 'jealousy' but not as 'envy'. So for this video 'jealousy' has rightly been chosen as a better word than 'envy'.
In Piper's recent video, I think he could have used 'envy' or 'jealousy' (a different kind of jealousy than in this video).
You started it John, so I'll ask. Do you think that a whole system based on envy and making all people equally miserable is a good political system? A system that, when done "right" goes against anything biblical? If so, vote for socialism. If not, vote for the guy who say bad words sometimes.
How do I stop this you guys. I like this guy his Mexican and he likes this girl who is very physically attractive and has a great figure. She's also great at her wardrobe choices and hairstyle and makeup and she's adventurous, sweet, full of personality. And it makes sense he would like her, she's Mexican like him and it's not wrong for people to date within their own race or to think that's their preference isn't wrong. But growing up I was always ugly and I am Filipino, I'm Asian. I don't really have any characteristics that's like way out of the ordinary to get someone to see me hardly any guy has ever liked me and I'm 23. I see them and think she's the right match for him. Alot of guys like her too and find her attractive because she really is that stunning and a complete package. She's one of those really beautiful latinas. Me I'm just some random ugly looking Asian girl and we'll yeah I can't be mad at God for making me my race or choosing me to be this way. It's just that look Jacob really loved Rachel yes she was beautiful but when her beauty faded and she got old he still really loved her and Leah not at all. I'm a Leah I don't get why God would make Leah's. Honestly there's Rachel's in this world who do love Jesus and full of personality and are kind, sweet, not stuck up or vain. But what can you do when your so ugly and you'd like to think your heart is at least pretty but it's even more ugly who you are deep inside. It's hard not to be jealous. Because she looks like and is the kind of girl I would've wished was me. I wish I wasnt some Asian girl, some Filipino, I wish I wasn't so boring and a plain Jane below average looking girl. She's pretty with a really nice heart. It's hard. I don't hate her for it. He does deserve her and should find his happiness. I know I can't be mad at God for making Leah that way and her sister very beautiful but I am mad at God actually. And nobody choose their color or skin. Some just have it it's God given. Why I really don't want to resent God. I don't hate her just think she's so awesome and me I'm so just worthless really. This guy even hates me because not only am I not his type but he sees just how rotten and ugly I am on the inside too.
Hi Myka. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. Good on you for asking for help. That's the right thing. First off, you need to become grounded in God. Pray and read the Bible to become secure. The more we learn who God is the more we take to heart that He loves us. As we become secure in Him, we become secure in ourselves. If you do not do that, then nothing I'm about to tell you will work. You'll see physical changes. Yes. But you wont feel emotionally or spritually secure in those changes. That is the most important thing. My other advice below is just window dressing.
So, you mentioned skin tone a few times. People from one race are not prettier than others. You're Asian. It's okay to happy about looking like an Asian person. No race of people is "ugly."
Also, you mentioned that you were jealous of the girl's wardrobe, hairstyle, and makeup. If you are unhappy with your style of dress, your hairstyle, or makeup then those things are changeable.
I am in the process of going through a "glowup" myself. I've started watching fashion UA-cam videos to learn how to dress for my body type. I really like Classically Abby, Audrey Coyne, and Kaiti Yoo. Kaiti has a video titled "I look bad in everything I wear." I would recommend searching that video. Also check out Abby and Audrey. I recently spoke with a Holistic doctor about skincare and changed my skincare routine in accordance with her instructions. I am going to get a facial in the coming weeks and will ask my facialist about make up recommendations. I think my makeup brand is making my acne worse. I've also started working with a personal trainer. I've always been really sensitive about my shape and had trouble getting into shape myself, so I asked for help. I'm also seeing a therapist to work on my mental health.
If you don't like your makeup, then watch make up tutorials on UA-cam or go to a makeup counter at the mall and ask for a lesson. If you don't like your haircut, then go to a hairstylist and ask for a recommendation. Ask "What is a hairstyle that is suitable for my bone structure? I am open to changes in cut, style, color, or anything else that would be appropriate."
If money is an issue, then do a google search for all the local hair shops. Look up their prices and go with what's affordable. Same thing with the makeup and clothes. The price of the items you use isn't important. The important thing is the WAY in which you use them. You learn the "way" from videos and the professionals at the store. You'll make mistakes and that's fine. I'm experimenting and stumbling and learning from my mistakes. You can too. I know you've got this and I'll pray for you.
One thing I've learned though. . . even as I make progress on my "glow up" journey, I never feel as good as I do when I feel close to Jesus. Studying the bible, watching Christian podcosts, listening to worship music, etc. Doing anything I can to learn who God is makes me feel whole. The changes my body is going through, the improvements in my acne, etc. These things are just window dressing. When I feel distance between God and me, these things no longer make me happy. I feel sad, in spite of them. My "glow up" makes me look more like a Rachel, but I never feel like one unless I am close to God. He is the only being in this world that will make you or I happy.
Some Christian podcasts/channels on UA-cam that help me on my getting-closer-to-God journey are. . . .
Sadie Robertson's Podcast called "Woah That's Good"
"Apply God's Word" from Mark Ballenger
"Happy and Healthy" from Jeanine Amapola
Jeanine has a facebook group called Abide Tribe where Christian girls go to encourage one another and gain support. They'll be having an online Bible Study over the summer, but the date hasn't been posted yet.
I know I've thrown a lot at you, but I think it just might help. I have faith in you and know you are prettier than you think you are. You can get through this. Just look at it one step at a time. Baby steps. I'll pray for you.
@@felicia1763 Thank you sister. I love your advice. I think this past weeks I've been trying to take care of my self like being conscious about what I eat. And taking care of my skin because I'm acne prone. But I want to dress well now and take care of my body, not because of men and not because of people or the world. At times I still do get conscious like when going to church or going out, like what Im wearing or my hair but I also have come to finally understand that it's not in my hands. There's always going to be someone prettier or younger regardless of how well I dress or put on makeup and I agree with you, being well put on the outside like I was at 21 having my hair bleached, piercings on my ears, makeup, and skinny toned body, wearing a dress and heal with jewelry still made me feel ugly because I didn't have God and still didn't value his opinion of me more than my opinion of self or opinion of others. It is in this months and weeks were I realized I'll take care of the temple I'm given but also knowing worth like you said is really about knowing God and knowing his worth enables me to know my worth. I saw on yahoo there's also a few people who commented that Candice Swanepoel in Victoria Secret isn't all the beautiful when in fact she too me and by many is stunning. That me realize I really don't want to let my self be defined by the world's standards and it would be a shame if I do end up having a husband and loving him more than God. Truly God is better then all and I can only really feel good making my self look good when I have the attitude that this body God carefully made so I have to be gentle with it, I have to clean my teeth well, brush my hair softly and be kind. I agree with you and I do know Sadie Robertson I haven't watched her Christian videos I only know her from the show. I'll look into it. I want to share sister Tiffany's video, this to me helped me I've known her from sometime when her ministry first started on UA-cam and this video helped me and freed me I also hope it will bless you also . ua-cam.com/video/I_vkx6Ft8SY/v-deo.html
Thank you ! 💜
Why does something about us always need fixing or improved on? It’s no wonder people grow tired of Christianity. My god has no rules or expectations...he’s a REAL father!
@Mr. C
What strange god could that be - and how unloving.
To love is to will the good of another.
What father loves their kids so little that they are not desirous to help their kids be rid of stumblingblocks?
(Proverbs 3:12)
To love them as they are, first (John 3:16), to call them into relationship (Romans 10:9), and then to push them forward to be better as well? (Philippians 2:12)
Please carefully consider your position and what your definition of love is.
What you describe sounds more like mere fondness - or worse, apathy.
Even I have greater love than that god you describe.
@@Derek_Baumgartner
Attempting to define love is at best a risky proposition. How can one ever know that they qualify for any such definition/s? Love is actually the residual effect of knowing the self. “Love your neighbor as yourself”..is the golden rule. Question is...how much do we love ourselves? That REALIZATION...not definition...will provide all the information necessary to make the claim. Many claim to love their neighbor but do so out of a sense of obligation and not from the wisdom provided by realization. How else can one know if they truly possess that kind of selfless love or if what they think is helping the other person is really helping? Many well meaning people do more harm than good using definitions/rules/regulations. These have the appearance of knowledge but deny the power thereof.
This is why we need Jesus Christ, to show we can’t do anything by ourselves but need his help in all things. We aren’t working to look better in front of God rather working because of the love he has for us. The golden rule is Love your neighbor right ? Well along that or before is Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. - Mark 12:30 Before we even love our neighbor property as you have said, let us first love the One True living God and get his help to love our neighbor the proper way, the way that comes from Christ, not our own moral compass rather His. 🤝
MAGA2020
I don't think it's true that a mom or sister who feels jealous of their son or brother is sinning. It's a feeling. You can not control whether you feel that way or not. You are responsible for how you act. I think viewing jealousy as sin is cultural. I lived with a Christian family in South America, and they view these jealousies as something normal to be acknowledged and worked through. Because us North Americans are afraid that our feelings are sinful, we don't acknowledge them and it's hard to deal with them in our culture.
God be with you Abi
I too was perplexed at the idea presented in this podcast and reading your comment I found myself agreeing with you. There was this verse that came to mind about man leaving father and mother to his/her partner..in the text it used as "he". Here is the entire text for you and it is Jesus answering as well:
3 And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?” 4 He answered, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, 5 and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 6 So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” 7 They said to him, “Why then did Moses. command one to give a certificate of divorce and to send her away?” 8 He said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. 9 And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.”
The key on this passage is " let no man separate" , at least in terms of what we are discussing, the word "Man" is both man and female. That applies to everyone including a father, brother, cousin, mother and sister. Finally, the 10 commandments:
“You shall not covet(AD) your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
When the son finds his wife, the girlfriend, and the mother feels the way she feels, the jealousy, that, I believe, is why he calls it sinful.
Thank you for your comment it made me go in-depth in my research and thought process over this matter and the bible....I should read more, make more time for Him. I hope this helps you Abi.
Talk soon, God bless you.
Edit: forgot to ask where did you go to stay in South America and how was it? :D
I think you are confusing 2 things.
If a mother feels some pain when her son starts spending time with a girlfriend and no longer spends as much time with her, her feelings are not wrong and are very understandable.
However, if that pain leads to resentment and a kind of low-level hatred for the girlfriend, then it has become jealousy. That is what John Piper is (rightly) criticising in this video.
@@maxaplin4204 I very much agree with this thank you for your comment and sharing your perspective.
@@bboyg1
Hello Sir.
I was in Perú. I loved those people and the time I had with them.
Thanks for your thoughts.
@@AbigailRoseify Hello ma'am,
Perú, now that is awesome to hear, I imagine it was for a foreign exchange student program or something?
Those programs bring so much joy to people, I met this awesome individual back in high school, Alejandro, that was from Chile, a great friend that I lost touch with..truly wish that wasn't so. Also had a teacher in high school, she taught Spanish, that came to love a foreign student like one of her own.
Those programs they truly do build relationships that last a life time in some cases. That teacher ended up helping the kid become an American citizen, a blessing.
Edit: I just noticed that I assumed it was a foreign exchange program....my bad lol