DO YOU KNOW WHY ARE YOU ADDICTED TO BIBLE SHOPPING AND WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? WATCH THIS !

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @henrysmom1742
    @henrysmom1742 5 дней назад +2

    The most Godly, Bible-literate person I ever knew was my great grandfather. He had only one Bible his whole adult life. I feel quite convicted by this video and am in the process of paring down my collection and reading it more !

  • @kathryngrace9038
    @kathryngrace9038 27 дней назад +13

    This video really spoke to me. Not only do I have a Bible buying addiction but also a Christian book buying addiction. I buy way more books than I can possibly read 😬. This is an area of my life I need to focus on contentment. Thanks for this important reminder ❤

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад

      @@kathryngrace9038 Hay Kathryn ❤️I know how hard it is to admitt our shortcomings x so please may the Lord encouradge you and bless you and guide you in all your future purchases xHe is good , He will show you what to buy and what not . Rest in His love sister ❤️

    • @openlybookish
      @openlybookish 23 дня назад

      Hi Kathryn if you would like to have an accountability friend so to speak let me know. I also can relate regarding Christian books let alone Bibles.

  • @Mrsg730
    @Mrsg730 13 дней назад +1

    I have a Bible buying addiction, but I use most of them in my Bible studies. I also buy a new one every year to read.

  • @prayerwarrior9110
    @prayerwarrior9110 22 дня назад +2

    Guilty! When I first became a Christian I was so hungry for the WORD I couldn’t get enough of it. I bought Bibles and books galore. That was in 1999. Now I have Bibles and Christian books that just sit on the bookcase. I have not read them. I had bought more Bibles and books and they are scattered here and there. I bought these in the hopes of reigniting my desire to read the Bible. Not realizing that this had become a distraction from reading the Bible. I believed because it was a Bible or a Christian book it must be alright to own plenty of them. The LORD spoke to my heart: Anything that takes you away from ME, is not from ME.
    I quit watching RUclips channel Bible reviews. I sold or gave away Bibles and books that I had not read.
    I feel better and I’m able to focus. I found a Bible size that works best for me and a Bible translation.
    Thank you so much for addressing this matter. I was wondering if I was the only one that had a problem. ❤️

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  22 дня назад +2

      @@prayerwarrior9110 My dear Sister ❤️thank you for sharing your story with me ❤️🙏Lord is so patient with us ! I am so glad that you were able to walk in victory !

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад

      Love this testimony! Thanks for sharing sister ❤.

  • @jaine2164
    @jaine2164 26 дней назад +3

    CONVICTED! Thank you.

  • @radiantchristina
    @radiantchristina 27 дней назад +5

    All the beautiful Bibles out there are a distraction. My first Bible, which was my only bible at time, is so worn that i need to keep in in a plastic bag to keep it from falling apart. Then, I got into buying different bibles first because I needed a replacement for that one, then using the excuse that I wanted different translations, but all those bibles are barely opened. One day, I looked at them and was convicted. I felt God saying just focus on reading the word daily and don't focus on accumulating. I am now reading from one bible only and not buying any more.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  26 дней назад

      Dear Christina , thank you for sharing your story with us . I am so glad the Lord led you and you hear His voice to help you❤️ His Word in whatever for of paper and cover is sufficient enough for us to be fulfilled ! 😁🙏

  • @jesusphonedme
    @jesusphonedme 28 дней назад +12

    I could (and I literally might) cry!! Thank you Jesus for this video and lovely woman! I probably will come back to this video a lot, I am so glad you made a part 2. I wonder if you have any advice on the role social media plays? Because people on social media do a lot of Bible reviews and that "influences" me to buy more Bibles. I wrestle a lot with should I just quit social media? There is so much good but also bad :-( Thank you for this well thought out video with lots of scriptures to meditate on! I just love the intent of having one Bible and getting to know it and where things are and the layout and being able to preach the gospel fast from it because you've spent time in ONE BIBLE (!!!!!) thank you thank you

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад +1

      Praise Jesus Sister ! ❤️🙏He will lead you into all truth and will help. As you said , social media could be used for good and bad. But like with any addiction : its wise to remove the temptation from your sight. Maybe just turning OFF the follow of some content might help and keeping ON the content that brings you joy and help will help. But be led by your true Master ❤️😁🙏

    • @TheMudPup1
      @TheMudPup1 27 дней назад +4

      I relate to the social media comment. I have been feeling the same way. I went through my FB likes and removed over 400 groups and pages I “liked”. It was a game changer for me. I’ve been praying about removing social media all together as well.

    • @openlybookish
      @openlybookish 23 дня назад +2

      I think Bible review vlogs is a huge reason and the whole Bible aesthetic on social media doesn't help either.

    • @jesusphonedme
      @jesusphonedme 18 дней назад +1

      We can always curate our feeds to flush out that noise and follow others who don't lead us into temptation!

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад +1

      May God help you sister !! ❤

  • @DarleneFimbres-u4k
    @DarleneFimbres-u4k 27 дней назад +3

    So happy you have voiced this video. Having too many bibles and studies is a big distraction and I've seen many RUclips influencers with so many different bibles its not necessary. I admit when I watch those videos it is very tempting so I need to go back and unsubscribe or not look at it. ❤ I really hope this videos helps others because this is what has been convicting me for awhile now and I need to repent and turn away from the things of the flesh

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад +1

      @@DarleneFimbres-u4k Amen ❤️may the Lord lead you x sending loads of blessing and thank you for watching and a lovely comment !

    • @openlybookish
      @openlybookish 23 дня назад

      Great comment. 😊

  • @TheMudPup1
    @TheMudPup1 28 дней назад +5

    You are truly a blessing!!!! I am actually today wrestling with the idea of sending one back. After this video I will be doing just that!
    When I first started reading I had 1 then I bought another and another. I ended up with a total of 9 at one point. It became extremely overwhelming for me. I felt obligated to open each one daily. I wasn’t enjoying the Lords word. I wasn’t sure what was going on.
    I currently have 5 they are all study related and very helpful to me. I also ended up buying The Bible Knowledge Commentary & Holman Illustrated Dictionary. I am very happy with my selection of Bible’s.
    Thank you for such a great video! I will be rewatching this. ❤God bless you!

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад +1

      I am so glad it helped. ❤️Enjoy your time reading it will change your life ! 😁🙏🙏🙏

    • @TheMudPup1
      @TheMudPup1 27 дней назад

      @@lovethatchangedmethank you so much!

  • @pattimoose1
    @pattimoose1 28 дней назад +2

    Thank you for voicing this. I was so troubled with all the bible buying. And they would want you to buy more and more.. Thank you for addressing this!!!

  • @Blubes23
    @Blubes23 27 дней назад +3

    Im currently recently been born again, which is a real shock to me and its a lot to go through. I bought several translations, and some study versions, and devotionals. I am set for yearrrrs. That said I am glad i did it because it is nice to see the differences in the everyday bibles but also really good and safe to have study versions along the way. I don’t always think it’s bad to buy bibles aslong as it’s for a God centered reason. But buying just for buying is not the same. But again i’m a newbie and for me reading and learning about the word in every single way is exciting! It might be easy to go overbored… but it is so much out there, and to be honest how would one ever find «your own» bible without trying and also sometimes do wrong purshases.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад +2

      @@Blubes23 welcome to the family !❤️ I am so glad you enjoying the Word and time with the Lord. Enjoy the Bibles you have and dig deep into the truth ! I bless you sister , the Lord will lead you in everything as you surrender all to HIM x

  • @kaylahamilton801
    @kaylahamilton801 28 дней назад +3

    Honestly I'm not sure how your videos came up in my RUclips suggestions. (I saw part 1 of this first)
    But I'm so thankful to Lord that it did! This second video spoke right to my heart and brought so much conviction. I don't physically purchase a lot of bibles. But and constantly searching for the next thing or the "best" bible. May the Lord teach me to be content and satisfied in Him alone. 🙏

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад

      Praise the Lord , He is truly good ! ❤️I am so glad you find this helping you . ! Rest in Him😁

  • @heatherrae4126
    @heatherrae4126 28 дней назад +3

    I watched your other video yesterday and last night I was looking through all my bibles….so many! I really needed to see your video. This follow up was very good as well.
    I think for me, it started when I saw a RUclips video saying how KJV is only Bible should read but I just couldn’t get into it. I’ve been searching for years to find the “perfect” translation and Bible. I like my simple niv. I will stick with that the rest of this year and see how it goes 😊
    Thank you sister

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад +1

      @@heatherrae4126 Heather , I am glad that you found my videos helpfull, can’t wait to hear how it changed yout time with the Lord ❤️

  • @ashanticoleman7379
    @ashanticoleman7379 27 дней назад +3

    Wow! I just placed an Amazon order and scroll past this video. I went back and canceled my order 😫🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад +1

      Praise Jesus , He will guide you as you anjoy the Bible you alreday have ❤️🙏

  • @22BetsM
    @22BetsM 27 дней назад +3

    I pray that someone I know comes across this video or one similar to it. She hasn't spoken to me in a couple months because our last conversations was about this exactly. She had shared she had just bought a new bible. She already has a collection of them. This "new" one was "different" because not only was it a journaling bible but also color the art within the pages. She got upset that I bluntly said it was just a coloring book built into that bible. She got defensive. 🤷‍♀️

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  26 дней назад +2

      Pray sister , He will help her ❤️

    • @openlybookish
      @openlybookish 23 дня назад +2

      I'm so sorry your friend got defensive. It shows you hit a conviction and she didn't want to hear it.

  • @frazikat
    @frazikat 28 дней назад +2

    I was waiting for this! Thank you so much for making this video - your words were much needed today. God bless you!

  • @mitziwhite878
    @mitziwhite878 12 дней назад

    I am a Bible buying woman. I've finally come to the conclusion that I don't need any more. I don't have the compulsion to buy anymore. I have Bibles just sitting on my shelf and have been convicted to give them away to someone who will read and use them. I will say it is hard to give them away. God is still working on me.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  11 дней назад

      @@mitziwhite878 Lovely Sister , the Lord will lead you and help you ❤️🙏someone will be so blessed , trust me you will become more focused and enjoing reading the one or few you already have x

  • @SM-JIL
    @SM-JIL 27 дней назад +3

    This is the first time I have been on your channel. Thank you so much for opening up on this topic. As someone who has many Bibles, I have stopped buying them after seven years of continual purchases based on how Bibles look, their commentaries, and even the type of covers that they have. Recently travelling overseas, I could only really take one or two smaller Bibles with me. And I have to say that after six weeks, in one Bible, it opened me up to a different experience. I started knowing where to find certain passages in that Bible and getting past the way it looked to what the Word said. This is not to say that my other reading was in vain, because I learnt quite a lot from my readings. But I also wasted time and money buying Bibles for the sake of buying them, for the lust of the eyes, rather than spending that time reading it. It pains me to say this, but I think that I was find Bibles as a way unconsciously to confirm that I am a Christian. To confirm my relationship with God. This is all on a subconscious level I feel combined with good marketing and consumerism. We are feeding the lust of the eyes and the lust of the flesh by being part of the world and having more than we need. A recent break into our property revealed that whatever I was wearing at the time, whatever I had with me at the time, was the most valuable and all that I needed. Thank you so much again for making such a video. Being a Christian isn’t about how many Bibles we have. Being a Christian is reading the word of God and obeying it❤

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад +1

      Thank you Sister for sharing your story with me ❤️Yes you are right ! The Lord had shown you the truth and led you to live according to His Word and ways. Please share your revelation with others it will be a great help for them. I can only reach few women here on my channel , but you can reach even more and help them to read instead of buying! ❤️bless you sister !🙏

    • @jesusphonedme
      @jesusphonedme 27 дней назад +1

      @@SM-JIL inspiring, thanks for sharing!!

    • @openlybookish
      @openlybookish 23 дня назад +1

      Your comment really hits home. I think also it's a comfort thing. Like a spiritual security blanket of sorts.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  23 дня назад +1

      @ True ❤️

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад

      @@lovethatchangedmethanks sister, ❤ I know that other sisters will find you (and I’ve shared your channel with friends) just as I did, when God revealed what I needed to do.

  • @SM-JIL
    @SM-JIL 27 дней назад +1

    Also, you captured the shame element very well - there were times that I had to forgo most of my bible reading session because I couldn’t decide which bible colour cover I would choose and will it go with my current aesthetic vibe! I am so ashamed of this but it’s true. I then realised - with the trip that I took where I could only take 2 small bibles ( can you imagine how long it took me to choose??) - that I had a problem. A problem fed by the temptations of the bible groups I joined on social media (ironically to connect with other Bible loving women) and also the publishers. I just have to have this limited edition or that one, just in case I can’t buy it and want to read it later). ugh… exhausted just thinking about it. So I have resolved with Gods help and watching videos like yours to stop and be so grateful for having Gods Word. I will aim to use every single bible I have , sell or giveaway, but ultimately stay in one for the long haul.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад +1

      @@SM-JIL There is no condemnation for you sister ❤️just let the Lord lead you , heal you from that shame and just enjoy the time with Him x

    • @openlybookish
      @openlybookish 23 дня назад +1

      I have a feeling I know which group you might have been in. Another reason to not be in those kind of groups because every time someone share their new Bible it's like ohh a new shiny one to acquire. 🥺

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад

      @@openlybookishyes yes! I have avoided the groups lately and feel soooo much better! I thought I’d go there and we’d be sharing our love for our bibles. I saw people frothing over the latest premium bible release and thought, nope that won’t be me. Pride came before the fall. Because I then fell for the frenzied buys thinking it’s the Woes of God, this doesn’t count. I will collect them for the future. And it was draining our bank account as well as my enjoyment in reading the word! Which one to read? Allan, Schuyler or a non premium?? It was taking time away from reading and that is just what the enemy wants! Thank you to Olga and another YTer (All Glory to God channel) for posting the real purpose of a bible - to read and no,d the truths in our hearts (versus our bookshelves).

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад

      @@lovethatchangedmethank you sister xx ❤

  • @susanjones77755
    @susanjones77755 28 дней назад

    James 3:17
    A good word! Wisdom from above..thanks for sharing..I am inspired!

  • @huporhaha1
    @huporhaha1 26 дней назад

    You are very astute. Here in the UK, books and bibles abound. I rather fell out with my local Christian bookshop because they sold books promoting opposing theological views as far back as the 1990s. I went through the "hungry stage" buying all sort of books and thirty years ago thought I was "God's woman of power for the hour" possessing a huge library and video library of all sorts of teachings. It was a blessing that my husband was a staying influence on me and I came to my senses. We are not more spiritual because we own lots of Bibles and Christian books. My husband passed away three months ago and I really miss his quiet wisdom. I have one old leather Bible that I use. It is dog eared and familiar. Christian literature can be big business. Observing things from across the pond, I am aware that many "Christian" publications are really just self help manuals on how to have a more comfortable life in the here and now. We just need the pure and unadulterated Word!

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  26 дней назад +1

      My husband was very patient with me too❤️he wasn’t against it , just rently reminding me : How many bibles can you read at once? 😁🙏 but the Lord is so good He led me to realize that all is needed is Him and His Word in whatever form or cover as long as I spend time with Him ! Sending you loads of blessings from Northern Ireland !

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  26 дней назад +1

      @@huporhaha1 I forgot to say my dear Sister , that I am really sorry that you lost your life long husband and friend ❤️May the Lord give you all comfort that you need and hope and joy of meeting him again in the future HOME ❤️I am here for you if you need a friend to talk about the Lord 🙏

    • @huporhaha1
      @huporhaha1 24 дня назад

      @@lovethatchangedme Bless you too from deepest Cornwall.

  • @VictoriaB834
    @VictoriaB834 28 дней назад +3

    Thank you so much. I constantly bye new bibles from which I hope it will be the holy grail (size, fond size, color, translation, who the bible feels in my hand), but I don't read. That is so sad, I really want to change it 😞

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад +2

      @@VictoriaB834 Hay Victoria ❤️today is your day , you can chose one out of all that you already have and start reading today . Put all the other ones somewhere safe and cosy , out of your sight for a time and be free ❤️Jesus will meet you at your time of need x

    • @VictoriaB834
      @VictoriaB834 28 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words ❤

    • @deni-gibbs
      @deni-gibbs 27 дней назад

      ​@@lovethatchangedmeI give mine to the church... Or someone who needs one

  • @maryellenburk9619
    @maryellenburk9619 28 дней назад +1

    This was a great video. Thank you

  • @carolsferra3582
    @carolsferra3582 27 дней назад

    So nice to see you......I miss your Bible studies!!!!

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  27 дней назад +1

      @@carolsferra3582 Hay Carol , I miss them too , but I will need to wait on the Lord little longer and see how He leads me into the New Year 2025 xxx

  • @Mrs.G-Claus
    @Mrs.G-Claus 28 дней назад +1

    Excellent content.

  • @openlybookish
    @openlybookish 23 дня назад +2

    Thank you for talking about this. This is a topic not mentioned often, but is rampant within Christianity. Most believers say there is nothing wrong with having this addiction. They feel it's ok because it's the Bible and what else is the most important book to own? I have this addiction and I have cut way back, but it's an itch that when it hits is maddening. I think for me part of the challenge is the whole translation quandary. Once you settle on one then it does ease up. Bible review vlogs don't help. I've unsubscribed because I don't need any encouragement. No matter then stating you don't have to buy said Bible being reviewed which is baloney since that is the whole point of reviewing. Premium Bibles is a whole other topic.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  23 дня назад +2

      Thank you Sister for sharing your story with us ❤️🙏we are free in Christ to say no to anything that is trying to control us 🙏may the Lord lead you always into victory x

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад +1

      Agree…premium bibles are a whole other topic. Esp the companies constantly feeding us with new and limited covers. I have collected over 100 premiums over the last 7 years 😭😫. This was a fact that I was once pleased about as I hungered for the Word and got caught up in the groups and review vlogs. I don’t frequent those groups anymore or channels. I don’t need another bible, premium or otherwise. I need Gods word continually inside me, to meditate day and.night. I need to speak Gods word continually. God bless you sister in this journey away from addiction. ❤

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 15 дней назад +1

      @@lovethatchangedmeyes…anything that tries to control us, to appease the flesh (over our spirit) and causes distraction and confusion isn’t godly. I now get it ! ❤❤❤

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  15 дней назад +1

      @ I am so glad the Lord is giving you freedom ❤️🙏as you read His word you will be so blessed and changed ❤️thank you for watching sister x

  • @mjc32991
    @mjc32991 21 день назад

    I was just wanting to buy a new one! A couple years ago I donated a big box of bibles, I know it’s an addiction and it’s not good. But yet I keep falling back into the habit.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  21 день назад

      @@mjc32991 there is freedom❤️🙏be led by the Spirit dear Sister , He will lead you with peace not with a habit that you have not control of 🙏❤️

  • @kimberlymorash3250
    @kimberlymorash3250 28 дней назад +1

    this is me everthing you talked about is ME

  • @kimberlymorash3250
    @kimberlymorash3250 28 дней назад +1

    I find that when I watch bible stacks or how many bibles i have I see a new bible I want it , or when someone has had there bible for years and rave about it and how close they are to jesus i think mabe thi bible can help me .

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад +1

      @@kimberlymorash3250 Yes , it happened to me also x I undrestand❤️

    • @SM-JIL
      @SM-JIL 27 дней назад

      This is very much in the back of my mind too when buying bibles

    • @mjc32991
      @mjc32991 21 день назад

      Me too

  • @angelmeier8290
    @angelmeier8290 28 дней назад

    😂😮 I just ordered another one a little one and then I found your video

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад

      Funny ❤️😁🙏 I know right? But you have free will to return your order xxxx Lord will help you !

  • @TamiJo6708
    @TamiJo6708 28 дней назад

    ❤thanks for talking about this.

  • @innovati
    @innovati 13 дней назад

    If you have bibles that you aren't reading - give them to people who need them :)

  • @manalipatel13
    @manalipatel13 28 дней назад +1

    Hello! Which Bible are you using? Can you please send me a link or the name ?? I really like the size of your Bible. Thank you for the great video. I put away all my bibles except one! I am ready to read! Thank you once again.

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  28 дней назад +2

      Ohh my dear sister , I am so sorry , but I cant share that with you x ❤️I am so glad you will start reading yours , loads of blessings !

    • @manalipatel13
      @manalipatel13 28 дней назад

      Ok, no worries sister! I am currently using NKJV Bible as my just one Bible journey! Blessings! ❤

    • @Candice_Stevens
      @Candice_Stevens 25 дней назад

      @@lovethatchangedmehello! New to your channel and it is wonderful. Forgive me if I am being too nosey but why can’t you say? Just curious!

    • @lovethatchangedme
      @lovethatchangedme  25 дней назад

      @ ohh Candice ❤️thank you for watching. I am trying to prevent from women buying many bibles so I don’t share my ISBNs anymore xxx hope thats ok x

    • @Candice_Stevens
      @Candice_Stevens 25 дней назад

      @@lovethatchangedme that is smart. Thank you for all your hard work on your videos and for your heart for the Lord. God bless you!