Yeah-this came to mind for me to. So perhaps half heartedly praying for something that is fuelled buy a Godly desire of course is synonymous with being sinful. This is pretty eye-opening- if we believe in all that God is and our request is an overflow of his love and for his glory, it will be done believing we will see it before we do. So by faith. Thoughts?
I'm reminded of something C.S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity (I think it was that book, anyway): That the little actions and decisions we make through life are an adjustment to our heading. As if we're a boat, so to speak. Over a long journey, those minor adjustments can take one waaaay off course - or put you back towards it. Why is God so interested in our hearts - in the inner man - and not just the actual deed being done *right now*? This video covers some great reasons. But also, I think, because He sees the end from the beginning - He sees the dock, or the rocks, at the end of your current heading, and wants you to continuously adjust it towards His kingdom and goodness, not anything else. And to trust in His guidance and power to do so: not your own 'guesstimations', so to speak. Question is: do you want God? Is He 'good', in your eyes, or merely a good thing to be ranked alongside other things on this earth? He is the source of goodness - the Creator of all things. Alpha and Omega. Placing Him appropriately in your prioritization - what the First and Second Commandments are about, i.e. placing Him *first*, and not just by a short margin - is how you right the ship. And while you need His help to do that, He's fully aware of this, else Christ would not have died. Place your trust in Him, seek to glorify (and not shame) Him, and move forward from there to where He leads you. I've a long way to go.
Ultimately that willingness is given by God. . . Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 ESV . .
HOW????!!!!!??? HOW do we “put trust in God”?!??!?? What does that TANGIBLY look like ???? The Country we know and love founded on God is now being taken over by fascist corrupt leaders looking to turn our democracy into COMMUNISM! What do we DO to put trust in God,?!!!! I’ve tried IT ALL
Thank you and God bless you Pastor John, I do sometimes struggle in this area. It is a reminder that we are to live a life that honors God, not because we are called Christians but because it reflects how we truly love God.
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11: 5 NIV
1. The action we are about to do is according to God's word. 2. The action we are about to do is done trusting in God's strength to do it. 3. The action we are about to do is to give glory to God.
Live your life by faith in Jesus Christ. Faith pleases God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.
I listen on RUclips because the podcast app takes internal memory from my not so modern mobile, I love podcasts but the app downloads each episode of the podcasters I like and then I end up running out of memory on my phone. Therefore, the streaming option on youtube is more convenient. And also is easy to access an episode left mid way on the Apple TV since it’s stored in RUclips’s history . Thank you for blessing me once again with the explanation of the text.
I heard every word of that, and still not sure what that means in actual practice. Doing things because they're good...got that part. How do we "rely on Gods power", or "glorify God" in the acts of our everyday lives?
Please pray for me. Im being attacked with guilt from my sin. Im doubting Jesus' forgiveness. I love Jesus so much and im tired of having this attitude towards Him.
When you know your desires are towards pleasing God and when you are aware of your sinfulness and are at war with your old self. Rom6-7. Paul didn't know what covetousness was until he was made alive to God.
Very good teaching. The topic discussed in this video shows just how far mainstream Western culture is from the truth. Most Westerners think that they live pretty decent lives, but they pay little or no attention to God. In reality, their whole lives are saturated by sin and rebellion towards their Maker. This gets me thinking too about film and TV censorship. Films and TV programs are considered appropriate for children if they avoid sex, violence and bad language. If they avoid these things, they are seen as morally fine and not setting a bad example to children. But in God's sight, whatever the characters in films and TV programs do that is not based on faith in Jesus Christ is setting a terribly bad example to children. I am not saying that Christians should avoid all non-Christians films and programs, or even that Christian parents should always keep their children away from them. My point is just that the moral values of mainstream Western culture are extremely distorted. True morality is all about openly and consciously having God and Jesus at the centre of things.
All our righteous acts are as filthy rags, God is not impressed by our good works only our faith in His Son, we are saved to do good works not saved by good works, ie going to church, prayer, fasting etc, we are saved purely by our faith in Jesus Christ
I've always wondered could I as a christian could I live a life that glorifies God if I wanted to get into pro sports. Assuming it's his will for my life
So wait... after my third time replaying this... 2:00-2:45 so basically everything humans do is sin period??? Then how can I rejoice in the Lord ? Knowing that everything I am doing in the natural world is just another thing that crucified him??? Idk... I have to think about that. Idk if I agree with this interpretation of scripture. What about “anyone who gives you even a cup of water in my name shall not lose their reward?” If Jesus isn’t beckoning the whole world and only pleased with religious deeds how is that any different from Islam?? I love pastor Piper so much, I am not trying to be unfair or argumentative. I am struggling with some things and failing miserably and trying not to allow the thorns of life to choke my walk with God. It is hard for me right now. I found comfort in this post but this part made me do a double take. Aren’t we forgiven in Christ? Aren’t we washed in the blood? Will he count me as the goats if I keep doubting what He has said to me? I don’t think so, but I don’t want to bet my Life with Him forever on just one interpretation of scripture. I believe in eternal security, but I don’t want to let him down. I could never be Calvinist, because I would give up striving. Jesus is for everyone.
I have been encouraged lately because I have felt much guilt in my soul for not being good enough for God and that guilt has been such a burden on me but when I look to the cross I see my Saviour who bore the burden of my guilt and took it on himself so I may go free and live by faith in his finished work and his continued love for me. I hope this will encourage you too.
I had been running myself ragged working two jobs and volunteering at my church trying so hard to show that I was a good Christian when I read this “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-10 NKJV. If God prepared the works that I was going to be doing beforehand then why was I running myself into the ground trying so hard to prove to myself I was a good christian? After countless attempts at studying my bible and reading over and over Ephesians I finally read that it is God Himself that prepares the works beforehand that I realized I needed to stop working in vain and enjoy the grace that God gave me. When I did this I realized that I should stop aiming to please Him and enjoy the fact that He chose me before I chose Him. Check out John 10
Put your faith in Jesus Christ and the cross of Calvary, what He finished there, what He accomplished there, that’s where the victory was won, by putting your faith in Christ and the cross this allows The Holy Spirit to work in your life, Christ is the Source, the cross is the means.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them. 1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians? 2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her? 3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence. 4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them? 5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it? 6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination? 7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here? 8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die? 9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves? 10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14) I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging
Remember only way to repent and be saved by Christ act 11:14-18, Luke 11:9-13 just follow only the original gospel tradition teaching not churches but Jesus will guide you personally to the end John 10:1-6, zeph 3:9!
There are no good people in hell. Those who seem to do good with out having faith in Jesus Christ. Will not make it to heaven. For our God looks at the heart and no there is not one righteouse not one. So you need Jesus Christ in your heart. So when God looks thats what he will see. Not those things we do that seem good, but are not. For there is only one that is good.
9:05 Faithfulness in Martyrdom or Brushing your Teeth ??? This kind of equivocation only mounts up inferiority, (bolstered by the sneaky justification "If our eyes are open" and the presumptive distinguishing qualifying prerequisite "we know") it sows doubt and belittles the importance of the right discernment of The Agency of the Holy Ghost.
a "believer" knows he has faith...for he looks to the signs...of the Holy Spirit...these signs...do you cast our devils? do you speak in new tongues..do you lay hands on the sick and they recover...on and on...we need no man to tell us...what faith is...our LORD is our proof...if a teacher does not teach this...find a better teacher!...Mar_16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;...Jesus did not lie...show these things!..show our GOD!
As the child's father said in Mark 9:24 "I believe; help my unbelief!"
Yes!
Thank you
I pray that scripture, my nature doubts so much, but I pray and ask God to help me with my unbelief.
@@andreay9935 Look at this
ruclips.net/video/tAyF0TD-Xec/видео.html
Yeah-this came to mind for me to. So perhaps half heartedly praying for something that is fuelled buy a Godly desire of course is synonymous with being sinful. This is pretty eye-opening- if we believe in all that God is and our request is an overflow of his love and for his glory, it will be done believing we will see it before we do. So by faith. Thoughts?
I'm 22. I listen exclusively on youtube. :)
I have a habit of listening every day at work during my half hour break!
Keep it up young lady
I'm 13, and I also listen exclusively on RUclips.
I'm reminded of something C.S. Lewis wrote in Mere Christianity (I think it was that book, anyway):
That the little actions and decisions we make through life are an adjustment to our heading. As if we're a boat, so to speak.
Over a long journey, those minor adjustments can take one waaaay off course - or put you back towards it.
Why is God so interested in our hearts - in the inner man - and not just the actual deed being done *right now*?
This video covers some great reasons. But also, I think, because He sees the end from the beginning - He sees the dock, or the rocks, at the end of your current heading, and wants you to continuously adjust it towards His kingdom and goodness, not anything else.
And to trust in His guidance and power to do so: not your own 'guesstimations', so to speak.
Question is: do you want God? Is He 'good', in your eyes, or merely a good thing to be ranked alongside other things on this earth?
He is the source of goodness - the Creator of all things. Alpha and Omega.
Placing Him appropriately in your prioritization - what the First and Second Commandments are about, i.e. placing Him *first*, and not just by a short margin - is how you right the ship. And while you need His help to do that, He's fully aware of this, else Christ would not have died.
Place your trust in Him, seek to glorify (and not shame) Him, and move forward from there to where He leads you.
I've a long way to go.
Derek Baumgartner Reading that right now, it’s been really helpful
Derek Baumgartner thx so much- I really needed this
Amen!
Awesome book!
Well said and what a weslth of resource Lewis provided to Christians. Loved Mere Christianity
Faith is putting ones trust in the finished work of what Christ accomplished on the cross...believing it is a challenge.
So to live in faith is to put all trust in Him. With willingness ( which comes from us)
Ultimately that willingness is given by God.
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Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12-13 ESV
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HOW????!!!!!??? HOW do we “put trust in God”?!??!?? What does that TANGIBLY look like ???? The Country we know and love founded on God is now being taken over by fascist corrupt leaders looking to turn our democracy into COMMUNISM! What do we DO to put trust in God,?!!!! I’ve tried IT ALL
Thank you and God bless you Pastor John, I do sometimes struggle in this area. It is a reminder that we are to live a life that honors God, not because we are called Christians but because it reflects how we truly love God.
A resolve to do good
Trusting in God to enable us
To glorify Christ
Thank you Pastor John! God bless you and this ministry!
I needed every ounce of this.... thanks. This is the Holy Spirit
It's the same as the verse that says. "God is spirt, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth ". ❤
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.
Ecclesiastes 11: 5 NIV
I am 28 and been listening since I was 19
RUclips yes
God bless you Pastor John for spreading the good word and helping get my faith back on track 🙏
Spirit given peace to the soul, Glory to God, & good to the world
Thank you Holy Spirit for faith
And not having to rely on others!
Please pray for me everyone that reads this I need the intercession of Gods Children thank you for considering
Amen! Such wisdom in this episode!!
Please pray for me everyone that reads this I need the intercession of Gods Children
1. The action we are about to do is according to God's word.
2. The action we are about to do is done trusting in God's strength to do it.
3. The action we are about to do is to give glory to God.
I love this so much🙌 Glory to God🙌
External conformity is not the heart of faithful obedience. Whew.
That is SUCH an insightful, good question!
Live your life by faith in Jesus Christ. Faith pleases God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.
I listen on RUclips because the podcast app takes internal memory from my not so modern mobile, I love podcasts but the app downloads each episode of the podcasters I like and then I end up running out of memory on my phone. Therefore, the streaming option on youtube is more convenient. And also is easy to access an episode left mid way on the Apple TV since it’s stored in RUclips’s history . Thank you for blessing me once again with the explanation of the text.
BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL CHRIST'S SERVANTS.
Heavy Duty amen!!!
The just shall live by faith!
can God still get glory without public acknowledgement (from good deeds done by faith in Him)
Gabriella Agbochenu
He has plenty of angels for that. Question is...can the same glory be realized in flesh?
No
I heard every word of that, and still not sure what that means in actual practice. Doing things because they're good...got that part. How do we "rely on Gods power", or "glorify God" in the acts of our everyday lives?
Thank you 😊
Please pray for me. Im being attacked with guilt from my sin. Im doubting Jesus' forgiveness. I love Jesus so much and im tired of having this attitude towards Him.
Please answer this " How and when does regeneration takes place ? "
This might help you. ruclips.net/video/L_23bkI2MFs/видео.html
@@chyennoque7682 Thank you so much Brother. It really helped me.
@@afcprasad4203 you're welcome Brother! God bless us all!
When you become born again, read JOHN
When you know your desires are towards pleasing God and when you are aware of your sinfulness and are at war with your old self. Rom6-7. Paul didn't know what covetousness was until he was made alive to God.
Very good teaching.
The topic discussed in this video shows just how far mainstream Western culture is from the truth. Most Westerners think that they live pretty decent lives, but they pay little or no attention to God. In reality, their whole lives are saturated by sin and rebellion towards their Maker.
This gets me thinking too about film and TV censorship. Films and TV programs are considered appropriate for children if they avoid sex, violence and bad language. If they avoid these things, they are seen as morally fine and not setting a bad example to children. But in God's sight, whatever the characters in films and TV programs do that is not based on faith in Jesus Christ is setting a terribly bad example to children.
I am not saying that Christians should avoid all non-Christians films and programs, or even that Christian parents should always keep their children away from them. My point is just that the moral values of mainstream Western culture are extremely distorted. True morality is all about openly and consciously having God and Jesus at the centre of things.
Amen
So anything good we do is a sin if we don’t put our faith in God?
CaseyPlayz It
Of what value is a “good” deed?
All our righteous acts are as filthy rags, God is not impressed by our good works only our faith in His Son, we are saved to do good works not saved by good works, ie going to church, prayer, fasting etc, we are saved purely by our faith in Jesus Christ
I've always wondered could I as a christian could I live a life that glorifies God if I wanted to get into pro sports. Assuming it's his will for my life
So wait... after my third time replaying this... 2:00-2:45 so basically everything humans do is sin period??? Then how can I rejoice in the Lord ? Knowing that everything I am doing in the natural world is just another thing that crucified him??? Idk... I have to think about that. Idk if I agree with this interpretation of scripture. What about “anyone who gives you even a cup of water in my name shall not lose their reward?” If Jesus isn’t beckoning the whole world and only pleased with religious deeds how is that any different from Islam??
I love pastor Piper so much, I am not trying to be unfair or argumentative. I am struggling with some things and failing miserably and trying not to allow the thorns of life to choke my walk with God. It is hard for me right now.
I found comfort in this post but this part made me do a double take.
Aren’t we forgiven in Christ? Aren’t we washed in the blood? Will he count me as the goats if I keep doubting what He has said to me? I don’t think so, but I don’t want to bet my Life with Him forever on just one interpretation of scripture. I believe in eternal security, but I don’t want to let him down. I could never be Calvinist, because I would give up striving. Jesus is for everyone.
I have been encouraged lately because I have felt much guilt in my soul for not being good enough for God and that guilt has been such a burden on me but when I look to the cross I see my Saviour who bore the burden of my guilt and took it on himself so I may go free and live by faith in his finished work and his continued love for me. I hope this will encourage you too.
I had been running myself ragged working two jobs and volunteering at my church trying so hard to show that I was a good Christian when I read this “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Ephesians 2:8-10 NKJV. If God prepared the works that I was going to be doing beforehand then why was I running myself into the ground trying so hard to prove to myself I was a good christian? After countless attempts at studying my bible and reading over and over Ephesians I finally read that it is God Himself that prepares the works beforehand that I realized I needed to stop working in vain and enjoy the grace that God gave me. When I did this I realized that I should stop aiming to please Him and enjoy the fact that He chose me before I chose Him. Check out John 10
Put your faith in Jesus Christ and the cross of Calvary, what He finished there, what He accomplished there, that’s where the victory was won, by putting your faith in Christ and the cross this allows The Holy Spirit to work in your life, Christ is the Source, the cross is the means.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.
1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations.
A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24.
The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.
4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9.
The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death.
Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging
Remember only way to repent and be saved by Christ act 11:14-18, Luke 11:9-13 just follow only the original gospel tradition teaching not churches but Jesus will guide you personally to the end John 10:1-6, zeph 3:9!
There are no good people in hell. Those who seem to do good with out having faith in Jesus Christ. Will not make it to heaven. For our God looks at the heart and no there is not one righteouse not one. So you need Jesus Christ in your heart. So when God looks thats what he will see. Not those things we do that seem good, but are not. For there is only one that is good.
9:05 Faithfulness in Martyrdom or Brushing your Teeth ??? This kind of equivocation only mounts up inferiority, (bolstered by the sneaky justification "If our eyes are open" and the presumptive distinguishing qualifying prerequisite "we know") it sows doubt and belittles the importance of the right discernment of The Agency of the Holy Ghost.
please go to Gene Kim's channel "Real Bible Believers" for primarily correct doctrine
a "believer" knows he has faith...for he looks to the signs...of the Holy Spirit...these signs...do you cast our devils? do you speak in new tongues..do you lay hands on the sick and they recover...on and on...we need no man to tell us...what faith is...our LORD is our proof...if a teacher does not teach this...find a better teacher!...Mar_16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;...Jesus did not lie...show these things!..show our GOD!
K
You are obsessed with gay sex, come out of the closet already!