A Wing and a Prayer
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024
- A wing and a prayer
or
the enemy
(this has to stop)
God lift me from the intolerable burden of my ignorance, arrogance, wilful blindness, bitterness and resentment
As I pray that others rise above the same faults and temptations
I watched Fox News release a message this week:
There are terrible things afoot under the surface of our society, and the perpetrators are coming for you
And coming for us
And then I watched the Democrats respond in panic and anger, saying:
There are terrible things afoot under the surface of our society, and the perpetrators are coming for you
And coming for us
Are there terrible things afoot, bubbling under the surface?
Is something coming for you?
And for us?
Ask yourself how true that is of yourself and your own life
Have you addressed all that?
Are you concerning yourself with the dust in your enemy’s eyes, instead of attending to the filth that obscures your own sight?
Do we want accusation, suspicion, discord, derision and hatred?
Or the peace and prosperity and happiness that beckons to us at this moment like never before?
Who’s the enemy here?
Is it the basket of deplorables?
Is it the freaks and the queers?
Is it the plumbers and carpenters and tradesmen and managers who work honestly and diligently during the day and the soldiers who stalwartly defend the borders and protect us?
Is it the artists and visionaries whose expressions of unbridled creativity entertain and rejuvenate us and who continually offer to us an unending panoply of technological miracle?
Is it the institutions that guide and protect us that so many lived and died to erect and establish which for all their faults have served us so well?
Do we want revenge or justice?
Do we want contempt or mercy?
Do we want war-or peace?
And what are you aiming at in your heart of hearts?
I see even the best of men degenerating into the exchange of blows.
I see even the best of men identifying the enemy in our neighbours and friends.
I see even the best of men falling prey to cowardice and self-righteous anger.
It needs to stop.
I need to stop.
You need to stop.
Before it’s too late.
Who is the enemy here?
The snake in your heart?
The lies on your tongue?
The arrogance of your intellect?
The cowardice of our refusal to see?
The enemy is that which divides to sow discord.
The enemy is the pride and fear that stops us from lending a hand acoss the divide.
The enemy is the great and eternal adversary of mankind.
And if we demonize our brothers, our comrades-in-arms, do we not precisely call that dread spirit forth?
Have we not yet learned?
Courage
Trust
Truth
Love
Even unto your enemy.
Which is you.
God forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
May what is highest guide our vision
May what is highest open our ears
May what is highest guide our tongues
And may we pray
Fearful of the hell we could so easily and carelessly create
Deliver us from evil
Shine a light into the corners of our dark hearts
For thine is the Kingdom
The Power and the Glory
For Ever and Ever
Amen
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“In every story there’s a hero and a villain, in your story you’re both” - Jung
As if we don't know that, if we only think on it for 2 minutes.
Brilliant quote!
Don Binkley I probably couldn’t so easily, or rather, it is a truth most people know deep within, but a truth that is not so easy to integrate and live by
@@prybarknives Funny how it takes a genius to articulate the obvious sometimes.
Jesus was just a hero and died on the cross for the villian in all of us. That’s why you put your faith in him. Faith in the hero/ redeemer is what guides the collective conscience towards heaven on earth. Thy kingdom come.
“The truth is like a lion. You don't have to defend it. Let it loose. It will defend itself.”
― Saint Augustine
Beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Wow. That's a good one. Thanks. I'm gonna hold on to that. 😊
Damn I have to read Saint Augustine now
@@eliseofernandez8116 I read his letters to Pope Gregory in college. One of his messages was to quit preaching at people and just live a good life, treat people well and generously, and people will flock to the faith.
That's great until you remember there are poachers trying to kill the truth and sell its skin for profit. Truth must be actively defended at all costs.
“Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.” How arrogant I’ve been to think he wasn’t talking about me.
It’s human nature to want to avoid the fact that we can be wrong. We have to fight that tendency in order to have self awareness and to improve.
@@ronniemouser9752 Respect. I'm in.
@@jtjones4081 I’m a little confused by what you’re saying, but maybe I didn’t make myself clear. I’m not saying that people are all evil or anything. Like everything in life, there is a balance. In some the balance skews heavily toward the good, and in others toward the bad. Some are around the middle. My point is that it is human nature to want to avoid the part of yourself that is leaning toward the bad. If this response reflects a poor understanding of your argument, please elaborate so that I can understand what you have to say.
Wow man. This is deep. It hit me like a sledgehammer. Thank you
@@jtjones4081 Jesus already did die for the world 🙏 we just have to follow his teachings unconditional LOVE (emotional intelligence)
As a young father with little money, who is about to go back to university to study so I can provide better for my family, your words have ignited a flame within my heart. I have been watching your lectures lately and have found renewed hope for the future. In addition, I am finding my way back to Christ. Never stop doing what you're doing, because you are changing hearts and lives.
Be sure of what you're going to college for, make sure you can find a job after you graduate. If you're not completely sure about either of these things, college maybe a scam for you.
A lot of time and money wasted.
@@jacknifebarca7763 Absolutely! I'm going to be studying for history teacher. Teachers are in high demand here in my country. So much, that they're even asking half the college tuition. As someone who loves history and sharing knowledge, this feels like a duty.
@@nook969 Good luck, to you. I assumed you were an American, and in this country you need to careful about this sort of thing.
There are horror stories about college debt and a lack of prospects here.
@@adamz8314 Absolutely. We just don't have a lot and I want my son to have a good financial foundation for when he eventually grows up.
@@adamz8314 You misunderstand me. I am not seeking money, this study is something I am passionate about and the job will be better paid than my current job, which gives us more flexibility in life.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Religious or not reading the sermon on the mountain can bring wisdom to anyone if they're willing to wonder
@@bradbecker8982 Huh ? Where did you get that from what he said ?
@@bradbecker8982 or vice versa.
@@bradbecker8982 if only you knew how meaningful your life could be
Welcome to earth in 2021. Peacemakers are bad, racist and aggressive because they have an opinion.
_“It is not for nothing that our age cries out for the redeemer personality, for the one who can emancipate himself from the grip of the collective [psychosis] and save at least his own soul, who lights a beacon of hope for others, proclaiming that here is at least one man who has succeeded in extricating himself from the fatal identity with the group psyche.”_
~ Carl Jung
Deadly. That Jung....
Where is the quote from?
This is the definition of a prophet… one who shows the true path
JP…. Our prophet? I think so…
@@ruben12121993 It's from Collected Works of C.G. Jung, Volume 17: Development of Personality, par. 303.
There is wisdom here. We should all listen carefully.
God bless DR.Peterson
@LC_33 AMDG amen 🙏
The sad thing is he's not saying anything new, and people will ignore it as they always ignore people with this same message. It's a never ending cycle.
@@holyhandgrenades5529 maybe it is never ending. Maybe they won’t listen. But we must envision Sisyphus happy. Maybe just maybe they will listen this time.
God bless Professor Peterson. 🙌
So update.
Doctor Peterson ❤️’d a comment on the feed. Just knowing he saw several 400+ likes on positive comment on his video made my whole week. A genuine thank you to all of you.
Dr. Peterson, you likely won’t see this, but there’s a chance someone will, and this may help.
I started watching you four years ago, while my parents underwent their first divorce out of two. I didn’t know much about you, only that you’d appeared along voices like Ben Shapiro, and made some comments on political correctness. I was interested to hear your thoughts, and I was surprised to hear a wide range of topics with views I never heard and be provided a sense meaning I never thought I needed. In one two hour lecture (I forget which), I never heard you say “um” or “uh” once. I saw how articulated you were, and I’ve been trying for the past few years to replicate that.
You helped me through my parents’ divorces, helped me amend my relationship with my father (cliché I know, but true). You helped me find who I was. I articulate my thoughts much more clearly than I used to. I find myself to be less of a reactionary. I’ve been cleaning my room more consistently. I feel like I can be the best person at my father’s funeral. I’ve grown as a person because of you.
I never thought I’d meet you. I thought the best chance to have a word or some semblance of half a conversation was to become popular with a podcast of my own and invite you on.
But a few weeks ago, you came to my campus, Bucknell, and spoke with us. I was ecstatic when my friend told me you were to come here, and I still can’t help but smile when I think of that night I ran to my room and called my parents, excitedly telling them of your visit.
I remember that night you spoke, and I remember the morning after (I hope you remember me; I’m Jack, the one whose lobster you signed). Even if you don’t, though, I wanted to say thank you. This prayer moved me to tears, and I feel incredibly blessed to have watched your videos, let alone met you in person. I love you.
I love him too friend. I am happy to read your story xoxo
@@GlowofaGhost Thank you for reading it! I appreciate it
Thanks for sharing that.🙏
@@gwennk4962 Thanks for reading!
I love him too Jack. I love your story & appreciate openness in sharing it. He has helped me for a few years as well since discovering him only on RUclips.
Jordan Peterson you are a beloved man with a beautiful mind and humbled heart. So wonderful to see. Thank you for your prayer over this world, and Amen. 🙏❤️🔥
This man has grown on me. Critical thinking, wisdom and great sensitivity to the spiritual side of being human. A real blessing.
He’s is a genius of truth in our times.
@Darren Judge not, that ye be not judged. ... For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
@Darren You've been watching Cody Johnson, haven't you?
@Darren what do we have here?? Not another Christian who believes he knows the truth? Surely not? Shhhhh🤫
I know you’ll probably never read this out of the thousands of comments you get, but here goes. I’m a 17 year of old girl from New Mexico and your ability to express your thoughts in an extraordinarily clear way and your bravery to always speak up for what you believe in inspires me every day. Nothing makes me happier than seeing you come to Christ.
Even if mr Peterson never sees this, I have and others have,
and I just prayed for you from across the globe.
Let's pray for the Peterson family and for each other.
Best wishes to you Illiana,
Pick me
Listen to what you say my girl and don't say anything you don't want to hear yourself say. Start young. You won't regret it.
👏🏽❤️ Thank God for you and all of you here. I am so grateful you are with us Dr Peterson.
I agree with you. JBP has been an inspiration and in this call for mercy and self reflection once again shows Godly wisdom.
"LOVE. Even unto your enemy...which is YOURSELF."
Bars. This is touching, and so so human, and so, so very true.
Its purely not human to love your enemy. Its divine, from the lips of Jesus. -Much love.
i always doubt this .. what is the meaning of that .. the enemy which is evil people or enemy inside ? wats inside enemy ? so can we hate outside enemies 🥺🤔
@@bradbecker8982 What on earth are you talking about? The whole speech he just gave is about how we should NOT be looking to the collectivization of the enemy group - but that the true blocker of wisdom and peace is within ourselves, and we must conquer continuously our own demons of envy, bitterness, resentment and evil in order to manifest good.
I like Chesterton's spin on this. “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.”
@@bradbecker8982 Or are you actually fighting yourself? Even in America, we are a society collectively advancing our individualist natures. Everyone has battles with themselves, especially in times like these. We are all experiencing a hell out of our individual control, and could use these words in many better ways than the way you chose to.
Dear Dr. Peterson
Your pain, your struggles, your tears, have been clearly not in vain. You have stood up to all these. Your life and enlightenment has many similarities with many Biblical stories. Where others would have drank resentment and hate you have found love and prayers.
God bless you in your personal quest for God and truth.
Mystery Man, it's beautifully said !
And lobsters
When a genius psychologist finds a deeply concealed poet and philosopher within, it is a beautiful thing.
Doesn't hurt he also took from the bible as well. Just sayin.,
If what you say is true, try reading the Bible, your mind will be blown!
Khalil Gibran once wrote:
"There lies a green field between the scholar and the poet; should the scholar cross it he becomes a wise man; should the poet cross it, he becomes a prophet."
I think it's safe to say that Jordan Peterson is becoming that wise man.
@@watzimagiga Faith does not hold any place for fear. Abraham trusted God to provide a sacrifice, and He did.
@@watzimagiga Wait... you mean to tell me that book has a story about a flawed human who makes bad decisions, a moral stance on homosexuality being a sin, and a test of a man by the creator of the universe to see whether he was truly worthy to be the father of *all* nations by asking him to sacrifice the very thing that the creator DOES end up sacrificing for all humanity?
No way... It's almost like... like it's a book that tries to tell multi-dimensional stories about existence in ways that simple people can grasp.
"If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?"
-Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
This quote stood out to me.
Amen.
In jesus name
Amen.
*Ephesians 2:3-5 TPT -*
The corruption that was in us from birth was expressed through the deeds and desires of our self-life. We lived by whatever natural cravings and thoughts our minds dictated, living as rebellious children subject to God’s wrath like everyone else. But God still loved us with such great love. He is so rich in compassion and mercy. Even when we were dead and doomed in our many sins, he united us into the very life of Christ and saved us by his wonderful grace!
Amen.
Amen
There seems to be a revival of Christianity and a growing rejection of authoritarianism and modernity, I'm beginning to have hope for humanity after all. Much love to you and your family Dr. Peterson, you've done more for this generation of young people than you could ever imagine. ❤🙏
I believe you are missing the message of JBP, and that's disturbing to me. He speaks as firmly about pre-Christian archetypes as he does Christian ones.
God bless you Dr Peterson. 🙏 God saw your earnest quest for truth and He revealed Him to you. You are now proof of the truth of God's Word (Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:13-14, and so on). I have been following you for a while, I too could see you were searching for truth and I prayed for you. Welcome to the family brother. ❤️
@@poundlandbandit6124 That's not the point. Without a transcendent moral standard (being?) you have no basis upon which to define "moral" or "corrupt."
@@nuqwestr While JBP does not (yet) seem to a Christian in the "orthodox" sense of the faith, he certainly gives greater weight to the Judeo-Christian narratives/themes/archetypes for Western society than any other archetypes.
Christianity is based of Existence. He has said it before we don't have a choice. These story's subconsciously come up in movies if we push it away. Idk what it is but it's godlike
I am a Christian of many years. This just brought me to tears in a way few sermons have. This was a sermon that spoke right to my soul, and I pray that it speaks to the soul of all mankind.
Ditto! Praise Him
even I, a leftist atheist appreciate this call for peace. i think jp is finally aware of the hate that is spread on his name,maybe bc of all the hardships he faced the last two years, and i respect that he tries to hold back his fans.
If you liked this you should check out; sermon and garfunkel.
@@danielclough86 Thanks for the recommendation, Dan! I looked them up ;) lol
This man continues to enlighten me and touches my soul
I needed this today… I know I am not alone. With tears falling down my face, I feel you saying the words I cannot find alone.
We decide what we feed our minds.
I feel blessed to watch and listen to you Jordan. Thank you
I'm for truth and love. But I will not stand down in the face of lies, I will not love those who are evil. There is an inherent division in creation - between good and bad, between true and false - these are the most basic ones (next to male and female). I will not ignore this division for the sake of a nihilistic peace. I will not stop believing in truth for the sake of not having an argument. I can not and I will not do that. There is plenty of bad afoot and it came for me, comes for me but I fight! And there is plenty of bad afoot that came for humans in general - usually it was other humans. Vigilance was and is key. Surrendering to God does not imply surrendering all other believes. Quite the opposite.. surrendering to god implies that you know there is good and bad and that you have to act accordingly.
Remember Jesus on the cross. He did not forgive both of the criminals. He only forgave the one who recognized him as what he is and was truely sorry and owning up to his mistakes and his fate. He did not forgive the other one, who mocked that "no son of god would be in such a situation". There is a difference between not casting a stone and forgiving. Judgement is okay, excecution can be problematic. The best of people have been getting nailed to crosses for as long as we know. Everything we achieved, all the peace we reached, all the quality of life we gathered didn't come from ignorance. They came from vigilance and action. And sometimes justice and revenge are found in the same action.
I'm ashamed to say that, growing up, I mocked Christianity. I celebrated its demise as evidence of the increasing enlightenment of society.
I lived decades as an atheist, but over the past 5 years, particularly the past 2, I feel like a veil has been lifted from my eyes.
It began with me recognising and acknowledging the complete and utter degeneracy, immorality, insanity all around me, asking myself why, how could this happen?
Then I'd sometimes catch myself praying, just thinking it, mentally asking someone for help and guidance, but not knowing who.
Eventually I realised it was God. I was asking Him. I realised why society had sunk so low. Then I started to read the Bible, and I began to pray.
Now I realise just how naive, ignorant and wrong I was, and I feel ashamed that I could ever have mocked something so beautiful.
Such a beautiful testimony our lord truly is amazing
God Bless you. I testify that God lives, Jesus Christ is our saviour and the Bible is the word of God.
Thanks Chad, almost a carbon copy of my own experience. I can't say that I now am a believer in God, I don't suppose it matters what you call it, but I now am finding faith in something.
@Darren How do you personally benefit from attempts to diminish the respect, and continued hope, for Jordan and his development as a Christian? You are impressing me as being someone who very much dislikes the "Love thy Neighbor" and "Do not bear false witness against thy Neighbor" Commandments.
Such a beautiful testimony. I call you the prodigal son - always loved by a Father yearning for your return. You are blessed indeed to have heard His voice and to be welcomed home in such grand style.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” -Ephesians 6:12-17, ESV
Amen
Amen
Amen
“Only the man who has had to face despair is really convinced that he needs mercy. Those who do not want mercy never seek it. It is better to find God on the threshold of despair than to risk our lives in a complacency that has never felt the need of forgiveness.”
Thomas Merton
Yes indeed
Thanks for sharing those words by Thomas Merton. So true.
"And when God is done with me, I shall come forth as gold." - Job.
omein
Truth well spoken.
I feel blessed when I listen to you Jordan. May God bless you!
"I feel blessed when I listen to you Jordan. May God bless you!"
- Humanity, looking back in 100/1000 years.
A suprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Omg you’re here too
Nice to see you here!
Didn’t expect to see you here. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
I have been praying for Mr Peterson since his illness last year. I was thrilled to hear that his daughter now calls herself a believer. "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?" from the book of Mark chapter 8. I see a beautiful heart in these two and I pray for their souls.
What illness?😔
@@realmsabovetheclouds3619 He was suffering from central sleep apnea and was in debilitating pain as a result (not to mention the mental/emotional burden that his deep insight and awareness puts upon him). His wife was also very ill at the time, as was his daughter.
@@realmsabovetheclouds3619 Actually... He was put on xanax or one of those anxiety drugs and had a terrible reaction to them. He had to seek treatment in Russia. It nearly ended him. Thank God he pulled through. But he hasn't been the same since. It has been hell on him. But he has managed to, as he would say, "muddle through". But hes still the man.
@@echofoxtrot2.051 thanks, gee!
@@robertpillowjr7833 thanks for that. So glad he us still here🙏
Mr. Peterson, I have listened to you for quite some time now. However, after your health struggles, I was very hesitant to return to listening to you. I was afraid the expectations of your followers and others, and the resentments of those who opposed your ideas may have caused a brokenness in you. I didn't want to see it as it would be painful to witness that. However, I felt compelled to listen and watch this video. I am so touched by your words, your humbleness, and by your growing faith. I prayed for you while you were away and when I first knew of you being back. I would have your videos "suggested " to me bu the algorithms and while I wouldn't watch them, I would whisper a prayer for you. I never put people on a very high pedestal as I know all humans have fallacies, but, I believe you have a calling. I am glad I am overcoming my JP hesitancy and will return to listening to you often. Please be well and continue the good fight.
Beautiful!
When we are weak God is strong. I do get what you say here about JP and him being broken. But for the sake of our souls which is more important than our body or our reputation we have to become less so God can be more.
I had some of the exact some concerns, but Jordan Peterson has way too many people praying for Him to just disappear.
even if He did fall under the pressure, who hasn't! We can always get back up. It's our own self hatred that keeps us down.
Jordan Peterson is just one voice in a growing movement of discontentment against division and ideological warfare.
Our culture might ebb towards chaos at times, but people know the truth. Some people don't like to call it God,
but we keep coming back to the same principles, the same Father that loves us...
Or we just continue to believe the lie that theres no hope, we are hopeless and God isn't actually crazy in love with us.
@@phillipyoung1421 💓💓
Thank you Elizabeth.
Wasn't expecting that. With deep admiration, respect and gratitude, I thank God to be sharing this collective journey with you. Many thanks, Dr. Peterson.
“The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either -- but right through every human heart"
---- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956
Yes indeed. We are the priblem. I am the problem!
Thank you Jordan. My faith has been so weak in recent years, but your words remind me why I feebly continue to hang onto Jesus. We are hopelessly lost without him. I can't believe he loves us. It's a miracle.
Keep pursuing Jesus!
Never let him out of your sight. Read the gospels daily and increase your prayer life.
“Self is the worst enemy a Christian has”
-Charles Spurgeon
It hurts my heart to see my brothers in the faith struggling. You are so correct, we are hopelessly lost without him.
I hope you continue to grow as a faithful Christian.
"I will never leave you nor forsake you." - God
“Arrogance of my intellect”. This hit me hard. I know I’m somewhat intelligent; and sometimes I use that gift to eviscerate people I disagree with in ways that shut them down instead of promoting edifying discussion. And yes: this has to stop.
Finding this out about yourself and actually accepting it is a great step forward. And yes, you can stop it now that you know it and have accepted it.
Tad bit pretentious dont you think?
I can’t tell if this is irony satire or a complete lack of self awareness but it’s definitely arrogant.
I know what you mean man. I thought the same thing.
"We were keeping our eye on 1984. When the year came and the prophecy didn't, thoughtful Americans sang softly in praise of themselves. The roots of liberal democracy had held. Wherever else the terror had happened, we, at least, had not been visited by Orwellian nightmares.
"But we had forgotten that alongside Orwell's dark vision, there was another - slightly older, slightly less well known, equally chilling: Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Contrary to common belief even among the educated, Huxley and Orwell did not prophesy the same thing. Orwell warns that we will be overcome by an externally imposed oppression. But in Huxley's vision, no Big Brother is required to deprive people of their autonomy, maturity and history. As he saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.
"What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would deprive us of information. Huxley feared those who would give us so much that we would be reduced to passivity and egoism. Orwell feared that the truth would be concealed from us. Huxley feared the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevance. Orwell feared we would become a captive culture. Huxley feared we would become a trivial culture, preoccupied with some equivalent of the feelies, the orgy porgy, and the centrifugal bumblepuppy. As Huxley remarked in Brave New World Revisited, the civil libertarians and rationalists who are ever on the alert to oppose tyranny "failed to take into account man's almost infinite appetite for distractions." In 1984, Orwell added, people are controlled by inflicting pain. In Brave New World, they are controlled by inflicting pleasure. In short, Orwell feared that what we fear will ruin us. Huxley feared that what we desire will ruin us."
From "Amusing Ourselves to Death".
The true enemy is amathia. Always has been, always will be.
thanks for this 👍
Well thought out!
Great. Every mistake comes from greed or fear
Amathia = ‘disknowledge’ instilled into the soul by bad upbringing and bad education, consisting in false values and notions and beliefs.
From Massimo
@@zetdota3163 or false knowledge
As I was watching this video, I realized that I was never a leftist at heart. Thank you Jordan Peterson, for illuminating me regarding the left. I am responsible for my own life, not America, nor racism. I'm no longer woke.
Welcome home 🏡
This prayer for everyone. He isn’t against the left. We all need to work together and know all sides have their flaws. God bless all
Great message
I would finish with "I am awake"
Wokeism is not left .....
Dr. Peterson, you have single-handedly saved me from slipping into the grips of nihilism, and maintained my hope of the transcendent. I can't thank you enough for making me the man I am today and for what you have done for the millions just like me.
Like Dr peterson wisely said: “i act as if God exists” very beautiful.
@Commendatore just recently, a few things happened in the last couple years that have drawn him close to God
@Brett Watts I think he just knows it’s an impossible question “does god exist” and that it means different things to different people, but he chooses to behave in a higher way striving to be better as though there were higher living principles and possibilities, because really there are, where ever they “come from” we can’t deny they exist in us and can be cultivated in us
@Brett Watts I'd say agnostic. I sense that he'd like to believe but struggles with making that leap of faith and surrender.
@@oksanaml9279 Or he knows what I know.
@@apreviousseagle836 oh do tell.
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Amen, psalm 100.
Amen!
It’s a beautiful day to be alive, if only we care to pay attention. Thank you doc. 🌊🙏🌊
Yes Akira! 🌊🌊🌊
You should remix this brother. I know it will be another masterpiece. Rain that meaning on us 🌧️
Git after it
The weight of this world is not yours alone to bear Jordan. You have carried many on your back. Lighten your load and let them walk straighter and taller as you have guided and encouraged them to do. Take care of yourself and let your family and the prayers of millions help carry you for awhile til you are strong once again.
I believe here that Jordan is bearing weight due to his massive heart and wisdom, yet I believe that he shares his truth in great strength as it exudes from his huge spirit. Allow him to inspire us still at this time of global shakiness and darkness, for what could be greater.
I don't think he's coming from the place from ur perspective...have you read the prophets - this man is gifted, actually giving warning to the saints of God.
@Jeff Peate You are completely right. We all need to find out own path to that & trust that God will guide us there.
I saw Jordan walking to that goal consistently since a long time ago & I'm joyful every step closer he gets to his destination
Peterson is the professor of piffle. He's the stupid man’s smart person. Jordan's a youtuber, he ain't no scholar. Don't be fooled folks.
@@frankjohnston8901 I guess that makes me a stupid man. I'll try better for myself and you Frank. Hope you have a good day.
Well, Mr Peterson, you never cease to amaze me. I have watched you for so long and seen the inner struggle you have been having in regards to the Lord and believe me i know where your coming from. I have suspected for some time now that the holy spirit was at work on you, personally my heart is full with so much joy for you, you found him. Sir i wish blessings and love for you and your family and may you all be filled with the grace of the Lord. Jordon, thank you for being you, stand tall you are a good man. God bless.
Thank you Tony.
@JordanBPeterson How do I ask for help when the people who surround me tell me I'm their inspiration?
“Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.” - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Is America a Democracy?
… If so, why didn’t they offer er the citizens the right to VOTE FOR THE MANDATES? 🤔
Instead they let a senile President DICTATE AND BULLY them over those vaccines that don’t even immunise you against getting and spreading the virus to others????
Which party advocates auditable elections and voter ID?
Which party fights audits and requires ID for MANDATED jabs, but not to vote?
Which party censors information on therapeutics and dissent and is holding people’s jobs hostage over an experimental medical procedure?
I so appreciate JP’s effort here and wholeheartedly agree humility and unity is THE key to survival as a nation.
But the two sides are NOT equal.
One is hellbent on complete, permanent domination of the other and has fooled and frightened many into following.
The other just wants liberty and freedom of speech back. You know, the Constitution.
*Many of our issues would dissolve if we had an honest, unbiased media.*
Dr. Peterson,
Could you please edify those who have not seen the Fox piece to which you refer. Context would help.
Bless you and yours,
Melanie Soules
Yes we are witnessing this first hand in New Zealand these days. Apparently all the current BIG decisions are being made by approx 5 individuals .
@@melaniesoules4955 I think it is a metaphor meant to emphasize the endlessness of the conflicts between conservatives and postmodernists
Thank you, Dr. Peterson. This message made me weep. I will pray to no longer hate myself. I will pray to not project that hatred as a shadow onto others. I will pray for memory: to remember that those who hurt me, because they are blinded by fear, do not know what they do. I will pray for open eyes to know the evil I do. I will pray for healing, and I will pray for courage to feel the pain in healing. And I will pray for love, for the love that links opposites together as a transcendent function of the psyche, the love of the cross, of the mandala, of the serpent on a pole.
We love you, Dr. Peterson, or at least I do. Please be kind to yourself. You taught me today to be kind to myself.
You have changed the world more than anyone alive today can understand, not even you. We thank you for wrestling with God, and so does He.
Beautiful words, friend.
Thank you for these words, Christian!
And your prayer just made me weep Christian ✨
"The enemy is the pride and fear that stops us from lending a hand across the divide”...a message that is needed more than ever.
one side thinks pride is a virtue. I wish the masses could see how dangerous pride and fear are
Every fourth or fifth time I hear this man speak... He does so with a wavering voice and tears in his eyes. His compassion is nearly impossible for me to understand. Yet, each time this happens... It has an effect on me. I start to feel the same way. In some small way, I start to understand. Now I am holding back tears. Now I have more compassion. It is hard to know how to make things right. Fortunately, for now, we have Mr. Peterson. He knows the right path, but trying to describe it to average people like me must be difficult. I hope he knows that I, and many others, really appreciate it.
I have listened to Jordan Peterson for about 4 years straight, and every time I listen to him (even if it’s the same video for the 100th time) I always take something away profoundly important and new. I am sure I will be listening to this one a hundred times more. Thank you for the content you provide to the world. We all dearly thank you for it.
I have gone from a staunch atheist at the beginning of 2 years ago to finding faith now. These two years gave been very bad for me, I've felt suicidal at times, then slowly I became more agnostic, praying to God occasionally but only when desperate (there's no such thing as an atheist in a fox hole!). I've recently started praying regularly. I humbly asked God to grant me wisdom and strength to overcome my obstacles last night. I feel like this granted me the serious wisdom and strength I need that will help me through through a very scary spot I've found myself in recently. This was genuinely powerful to hear because it's exactly what I needed to hear and prayed for ❤
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
These words found in the Bible do promise and will comfort your soul as you put your hope and trust in the eternal God, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sorry to hear about your experience. When you have God in your heart, you will never be alone. You are part of his army of faith. Bless you ❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
Go straight to Jesus, my friend. You can call On God by name. Yeshua Messiah Hamashiach. YHWH. Emmanuel.
Pontius Pilot, who gave the order to crucify Jesus asked him the question what is truth? In Matthew 6 in the Bible it says seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be opened, ask and it will be given to you. Jordan is a truth seeker, I believe the holy scripture will reveal Jesus and the truth you seek. Read it and you will gain life, it’s words give light and life.
HE will never leave us or forsake us! Always trust HIM🙏🏻
At last, when we needed it most
The Beard has returned.
Pretty sure this is an unannounced exit
I think he made this video few months back , when he returned from the hospital, he look much better now and no Beard :) God bless him, we need him well.
@@ageofdecadence5661 I hope he hasn’t bad news, of a more personal nature.
Can anyone explain what exactly happened? I know he was ill to some degree.
Lmao
I’ve always thought it’s silly to leave testimonies in RUclips comments, but this is really more a reminder to myself. It’s around one AM and when he said that I needed to love my enemy, which is myself, I couldn’t help crying. I have very little appreciation for what I know I am, a sinner most of all, but also a sexually depraved, mentally unstable, cowardly, uncontrolled, anger prone, soul of pride and at the same time of self pity and loathing. I can’t stand myself. But I’m so sick of being sick. I think if I can learn to love myself, even while having the clearest vision of everything that I am, I can learn to love anyone. Loving doesn’t mean praise either, it means care. My favorite words I ever heard my God tell me, were that humility is not self loathing and confidence is not pride, but both humility and confidence are the remedy to their corrupted counterparts. Thank you Jordan for sharing this prayer.
"Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen."
Amen!
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Amen
Bless us oh god as we sit together, bless the food we eat today, bless the hands that made the food, bless us oh god amen
God, help to me to a brave soldier of Christ. Help me to be manful and upright, valiant and honest, courageous and full of all virtue. The world would have me follow its standard; to live and easy life, to give in to my whims and fancies, to be weak-willed and lazy, selfish and false, but I will follow the banner of Christ the King even if it means I will have to suffer the scorn of the worldly. I wish not only to follow Christ's banner, but to fight for it. To fight against the powers of darkness, the false maxims of the world, and my own weakness. Give me Thy grace, of Lord, and They strength, that I may not shirk my duty, but always prove myself a worthy soldier of thine. Amen.
I have been praying for a long time that God will bless Jordan Peterson with restorative sleep. He had mentioned awhile ago that he was not sleeping well. God Bless and protect and comfort this man who has done so much for so many.
Godbless you, I pray for him too. 💜
I pray he can find the peace that passes understanding
well. i can imagine it is difficult to be a very bright person and see many things in a time of blindness. youd want to wake people up for their own good, that clearly seems to be what he is attempting. he seems to be very empathic as well so i can imagine the whole world worries him. i dont know the man personally, but yknow...
Please join the Iglesia Ni Cristo before all is lost.
Dr Peterson, I've been a caregiver for family members for most of my adult life while living with my own chronic illnesses and have very little support. I've experienced a fair amount of betrayal and social rejection. Life has been tough. Your advice, wisdom, and encouragement gives me strength and has carried me through many dark times. Your voice and face brings me peace. As I type this, overwhelming emotion - gratitude. "Pick up your suffering, and bear it". I'm trying. From the deepest part of my heart, thank you.
Bless you Ray. It is well. Keep looking at the positive, until it cancels & tops above all the burden of evil & rejection. Find something within to smile about. One day, a step of pain, shall turn into a mile of joy. Be blessed too Ray.
Good luck to you Ray. Wishing you sunnier times ahead ....forever. Sounds like you so very much deserve it. 🤗
God bless you.
May God bless you and give you strength. Caregiving is profoundly challenging and can really test us on all levels. I have great respect for you.
How we have prayed for this man. Thank you Lord Jesus. He is back home
@Brett Watts we shall keep praying.
This was uncomfortable to hear... which is how it was so clearly identifiable as the truth. Among the many great pieces you have offered us, dear Doctor, this may be the finest yet. God, help us. God, help me. God bless you.
I agree. I really needed to hear what he said. It's so important and hardly anybody's saying it.
@@aftersolo I agree too. I seldom listen to Jordan Peterson but this openness from his heart really speaks to my heart. And I could see the truth of his words reflecting from his eyes.
Jordan Peterson, whether he fully realizes it or not (and I suspect he doesn't), is a true gift of God for the rest of us. No ideology. No religion. Just spiritual honesty and directness. Christ-like. As one black preacher from Harlem that I used to listen to used to say, "In Christ we are neither black nor white - we're Shining Light!" Our beloved Dr. Peterson surely is that Shining Light. But that Light comes from Christ. who is revealing Himself to Dr. Peterson. "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12) May it be for us all.
It’s weak nonsense. Left going to roll over centrists. What is message here? Meet at table with Democrats that support systematic abortion, medical experimentation on the masses, and a minimum of three bathrooms?
So true. We need to watch our own hearts if we want to create anything new and wholesome. Thank you.
"Courage, trust, truth, love. Even unto your enemy... which is yourself". This gave me chills
Read the Bible then.
no it didnt dont lie
What a timing and what a message, God bless you Dr. Peterson. You touch so many hearts and spirits.
Deeply personal for him, for you, for me, for us.
I read this at my Grandads funeral 2 years ago, while recovering from a recently absent father and a broken partnership. Dr Peterson helped through the darkness and into the light and has maintained an inspiration and powerful role model for me in life and will hopefully influence those I love and care about around me.
"God and devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man."
-Dostoevsky
Whats the book called?
@@Lmi109 The Brothers Karamazov
God doesn't fight a battle that's already won, the devil persists in defeat and man allows it.
@@reign5276 If God doesn't fight the battle then the battle is lost, the reason he already win is because he fought the battle.
@@jonathanhauhnar8434 amen
"The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either- but right through every human heart- and through all human hearts. This line shifts. Inside us. It oscillates with the years. And even within hearts overwhelmed by evil, one small bridgehead of good is retained. And even in the best of all hearts, there remains... an un-uprooted small corner of evil." -Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
One of the greatest quotes ever conceived by one of the greatest moral thinkers ever given us by God.
Dan Logan Australia,
I was blessed to hear this man when he visited on his world tour. I remember saying to a friend about his books, the earth is crying out for Truth.
Dr. Peterson continues his message.
@@Gilfanon-2 I had never read those words by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. They are indeed excellent words. Words that I need to reflect upon.
I am glad to hear your heart felt words, and what the Lord passed to us as well. I am deeply moved and so happy that you shared your Faith in the Lord. The enemy is not flesh and blood.
But the enemy is flesh and blood - that which has been smote with sin from the beginning.
@@davedoe6445 Ephesians 6:12
HERE is Salvation and YES, it is this Simple
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)”
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man”
NO human female involved WHATSOEVER
- Hebrew Book of Isaiah
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
If you have followed JP for any length of time you will know that he deeply respects the person and words of Christ and that he sees the value of reminding believers and unbelievers alike what Jesus said when he walked among us. However, to say that he is sharing "his Faith" is doubtful. Oh, how I pray it were true. If JP ever meets the risen JC, it will be transformative and will be a day to celebrate. No, I don't know JP's heart, but a man who plainly states, "I try to behave AS IF I believe that God exists" has not crossed over from death unto life. What we all need to hear from JP's own mouth, is "Jesus is Lord!" (Romans 10:9). Then, and only then, can we be confident that he has shared his "Faith in the Lord"... our faith in the Lord. What a day that will be!
@@JasonDaase give him time... He's more close than far
This really left me with critical evaluation of myself. It's so easy to fall into the trap of "Us vs. Them" mentality that is so prevalent in today's society and if it doesn't stop the outcome for all of us will be dark to say the least. Positive change starts with the power of one, thank you Mr. Peterson for the wise words and hopeful that power of one grows into the power of many soon.
We need to pray for Mr Peterson, the weight of the world is weighing him down. Imo
It's on his back as he tries to ferry us across.
Here here. Been praying for him for a few years now.
Many of us have been for some time now. It's incredible to see how he's been humbled over the past few years - all that remains now is his proud insistence on rationalizing Jesus' divinity. I know how tough that is to let go of, so I'll keep patiently praying until He breaks though to Dr. Peterson.
Will be praying tonight.
@@einarabelc5 how about accepting him for who he is? This way you can take what treasures he has to give, without the disdain for his lack of faith. His religious beliefs or lack of them is nobody's business except his and (if you believe) God"s.
Beyond intellect is character. And Dr. Peterson continues to reveal his as he walks his path with courage. Lovely to see and hear.
I would speak for multitudes saying, we need to open our own bibles before we criticize.
I’ve heard the Lord’s Prayer recited 10,000 times in my life in school and in church. Then Jordan says it for the 10,001th time, and I could finally hear the the words. Brought tears to my eyes
I stopped in my tracks too and had to have a min. He brought up recently that the Israelites were basically named after "those who struggle with God". That's is who we all are. I dk who you are, but I saw your comment and wanted to say same! Stay at home mom literally cleaning a kitchen while my daughter is at preschool. He's just reminding us of what we should be thinking about.
I'll proudly admit that I too shed tears for this similar reason. Some of sadness but mostly of joy.
Did he read the Lord's Prayer from a king James bible?
Amen!
Amen.
Gratitude and praise to the highest for answering these two prayers we join in. We pray the wisdom in between be received, we lift up the people of all nations and even so the enemies of truth and love that they may repent from their dark ways.
Hallelujah!!!
Amen.
I believe God has put this on my heart recently. I've drastically shifted my focus from a daily dose of fear and outrage to my own health and relationship with God. I fear we are becoming what we hate through this culture war. If I lose my soul in pursuit of victory, what have I won? Thank you for so eloquently summarizing this.
“Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster... for when you gaze long into the abyss. The abyss gazes also into you.” - Friedrich W. Nietzsche
With you, Joseph L. We do have a choice in whether we are driven by the fear and outrage mongers or by tapping into The Love. You are wise.
They are putting their full effort into dividing us with a cacophony of constant chaos. It keeps one off balance, distracted, in a heightened emotional state. This allows them so much more control as we fail to gather, speak to each other with like mindedness. We can’t let them win the battle.
Man that 2nd to last sentence hit me hard.
Well said.
Blessing to you, Dr. Peterson. When we hit rock bottom we find THE rock of ages under our feet.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I remember that song from the 80s. Rock of Ages. I still remember every word from my childhood. Kind of a goofy track, but the words are very powerful and come mostly from scripture.
Well said! I'm going to use that line 👍🏽
"when we hit rock bottom..."
Just as my anger about the division we find ourselves in was beginning to boil, this prayer was offered to God by you. Thank you for leading us in prayer, Jordan
@@tayzk5929 maybe, if so then it would be the hateful and the loving that are divided
what is this about??????
Please remember that republicans are not conservatives.
True conservatives don't vote for those who cheat on their pregnant wife.
True conservatives don't vote for those who refuse to prepare for a crisis.
True conservatives understand the importance of bodily autonomy, especially concerning reproductive health.
Republicans are not conservatives.
Republicans are anti-Americans.
That's an intriguing simplification @@brando3342 ... but the reality of the situation is much more complex. There is good, and there is evil. Sometimes there is righteous hatred and anger mixed in with the illusory or delusional kind, and vice versa, but fault and blame can only be weighed and rendered by the innocent. Who is innocent? To what degree? At what point does complacence become complicity become cooperation? And how do we assign and divvy up the guilt and recompense?
@@ebog4841 I agree, but a true conservative can still use their civic duty to support what they determine in good conscience to be the lesser of two evils, which may unfortunately be an adulterer. We must be vigilant of that reality, though
Jordan, thank you. I am so humbled and broken and yet you have picked me up and put me back on track. These times have taken away so much freedom and joy for me. No more seeing my grandkids, going to the library, eating out, workouts at Trent , my beloved church and all the relationships that go with them. I seem to circle through anger, depression and hopelessness as I see our beautiful Canada change. I look at my ancestry album that I made for me and all our 6 kids and I see the old pictures of my father and great grandfather in uniform and the hellish things they saw and endured. And now, to see their legacy spat upon, is a knife in my heart.. For the first time I will not be there for my daughter as she gives birth in a few weeks. So I get up early in the morning and pray and meditate to settle my aching soul and gain courage for the day (feeling shame that I have gotten so weak and worn down). Then this morning I hear and listen to this video and I feel like you have reached down and picked up the strings of our humanity and woven us into a chord of hope and peace. You have blown away the fog for me this day and through tears I profoundly thank you.
💗💗
Dear Gail, I join with you in your grief and heartbreak witnessing all we are witnessing together during these times. I am in the United States. I join with you in affirming Love and Goodness. You are not alone.
Thank you UnMe. I have 6 grand children in Georgia and Utah, so hard . None of this is a surprise to God so I must as you say affirm Love and Goodness and trust. Thank you not making me feel less alone.
It is a terrible thing to see our beloved country change in the manner it has. But perhaps safer and wiser heads will prevail.
Know what you mean, what damage has been done to this country by assorted bad actors is incalculable. But we take heart, knowing that many people like those responding in this forum are keeping the flame alive.
Love, Truth, Light, Life, and Kindness will prevail in the end.
Seek God while He may be found.
Thank you for this solemn prayer, Dr. Peterson.
I need to say how deep and emotion felt that was. Nothing comes out in such a way without having done some serious soul searching... You are a beautiful man of Creation Jordan B Peterson. Thank you and with much Love, may God Bless you, always.
@Darren Clearly, we do not "see" things the same way... What is Christ all about if not purely Love and Compassion? These are precisely what I see in Jordan, however, not what I see in you. Do you not know that not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will find eternal salvation? Jordan is a Child of God and my Spirit is very clear on this. It's all about pure Love Darren. Everything is about Love... God Bless You.
"For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. For ever and ever. Amen." Humble us, O Lord, and soften our hearts.
This moved me in a way I did not expect. I needed to hear this.
I pray Dr. Peterson, for you and your whole family, peace, strength, blessings, joy, and good health in Jesus' name. Cast your burdens to God and He will give you rest. Knowing Him more and more each day. How wonderful life is with Him!
Amen
The world is a better place with Dr J Peterson in it and we're lucky to be able to hear from him so easily.
"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God- having a form of godliness but denying its power..."
2 Timothy 3:1-5
But good news..
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
Being a "lover of God" is no different and NO MORE NOBLE than all those other "lovers of ~" descriptions you prattled off.
More EVIL has been committed in the NAME OF GOD than in the names of multiple dark deities combined.
Let that sink in. Perhaps if successful, it will sober you up from the perpetual drunken stupor of sanctimonious superstition you push like a common dealer pushes drugs.
"OMG! IT'S JUST LIKE NOW!! WE'RE IN THE END OF DAYS!!!"
If you thought that, congratulations, you just fell for the biblical equivalent of a horoscope.
I keep revisiting that last days verse every so often, and keep thinking how relevant it is right now.
And thanks for including that second verse also. We need some hope right now!
@@sbeast64 I hear you. It has been a REALLY challenging season, but I'm so grateful for the hope we have in Jesus!
One thing this past year and a half has done, is shown where people's hearts are truly at. It has made the angry more angry, and shown just how lost humanity is and how badly they need a savior....but at the same time, it has allowed those with the character of God's Spirit to shine all the brighter. Keep the faith. 💕
@jaffa 360
Why are only MEN "sinners"? Why not any other creature on the planet? What the hell makes humans so damn "special"? Or should I say, WHO?
I'll tell you "who" : HUMANS declared themselves "special" and yet "flawed". But not universally, of course. No no, "we" are among the flawed, while "they" (and their clan) are the "special" lot who don't always (if ever) have to follow the same rules they preach unto others.
Are people not seeing how utterly CONVENIENT it all is?
That WE, over any other creature on the planet, were the ones "made in God's image"?
Where is the PROOF of this?
No one has ever even SEEN God, beyond what they imagine in their own minds!
And right there, that explains how this "made in his own image" crap came about... It might very well be true, but it is BACKWARDS.
"God" never created anything in "His" own image ; MAN did.
MAN created every god ever known through out history, PURELY out of HIS OWN EGO and zeal for controlling others through FEAR and coercion, via the right measures of boogeymen and superstition.
Man wants to live forever, so he creates gods that promise them "everlasting life"... under certain CONDITIONS.
Man wants power and rule over his brother, so he also invents all this "sin" bullshit, invoking shame and fear over things which oddly includes many attributes that are part (if not core) of our human nature... like sexual proclivities, whatever those may be (hetero, home, bi, monogamous, polygamous, etc).
And as times pass and outlooks change and ideas evolve... so do the "gods".
HOW CONVENIENT!
Conclusion : There IS NO "GOD". We are just another evolutionary accident/mistake of existence, just like anything else that lives and breathes, now, or ever.
We are no more nor less special than anything else on the planet.
We are all vulnerable to harm, and we all grow old and DIE - doesn't matter how many legs you walk on or what appendages you have or anything else.
We might have a higher level of consciousness, but that doesn't mean anything beyond what it is ; a heightened level of self-awareness.
If anything, it just means we should know better than the average beast how to conduct ourselves in a situation, and not just give into primal/paranoid instinct every time.
Which is not the same as submitting to ENSLAVEMENT unto a pack of LIES and mythological FICTION.
Bah, I'm wasting my time and breath over here.
Someone in here is gonna get a chapped ass over this, cos they're probably so brainwashed with all the God and bible babble bullshit, common sense and objective reasoning will never penetrate their cement-like cranium.
I'm out. I got better things to do than waste time and energy imparting reason to the unreasonable, logic to the illogical, and wisdom to the foolish (aka : argue with religitards and superstitious suckers).
I pray he delivers me from all evil beyond and within. Amen
May he give you ...us, strength to endure!
These words cut me to the bone!
Thank you JP!
Dr peterson. Thank you for this..
Thank you for telling the truth we were not humble ennuf to admit to ourself.
You remind me a lot of my father in a way . Boy was he right all along. I now understand a lot of things i did not back than. Thank you for that gift
The pain in his eyes is that of an intelligent man, watching a society needlessly unravel before him
Modern day Socrates.
Dave Murphy...no truer words were ever fuckin spoken brother..
Im not so intelligent but i see that same look in the mirror..thanks
The more u know the more painful it gets
Or an angry unbalanced person who has displayed highly emotional philosophical convictions that on some level he knows are perhaps not correct.
There is only one who seeks to steal, kill and destroy. He is the true enemy not our fellow brothers and sisters and ourselves that have been deceived. This is truly a spiritual war and it cannot be won by physical means but by walking according to the light as Dr Peterson is pointing out. The Sermon on the Mount is a good place to start as well as all of Christ's teachings.
Frank Faz - So true! Gandhi himself said that everyone should read the Sermon on the Mount at least once a week. For me, personally, I love the book of Isaiah, and the Gospel of John.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood.But, spiritual wickedness in high places.
@Darren Iv'e seen plenty of believers act far more foolishly than Jordan.
This is fantastic advice, if I may say 🙂
I currently preach the sacred 10 LOVE Commandments.
These 10 steps are BLESSED beyond belief...
Blessed are those who PAY these steps forward 🙏❤️
@@Pomiferous I think he is just pointing out that we are instructed that if any point a teacher makes comes into conflict with the core messages of christianity, Paul says we are to treat them as "anathema".
He's officially taken up the mantle and staff. Good.
Finally
I had a similar thought myself.
He took it up before the pageau conversation.
I am 29 from South Africa 🇿🇦 thank you for your inspiration. Don't ever listen to anyone who tries to shut you down. Your light makes their darkness uncomfortable. Bless you Jordan
I think people on both sides of the isle can find truth here in Jordan's words. If I ever get the privilege to meet him I'll tell him how much he has impacted my life. Thank you!
Just for clarity: It would be ‘Aisle’.
I have no idea what I would say to him other than a heart felt "thankyou".
Reasonable people.
Aisle.
I mean kinda but the mainstream left isnt actually the radical caricature that the right has made it seem like it is so this wouldn't be beneficial. The radical left IS THE MINORITY in leftwing politics. People on both sides of the isle can find some truth in his words but that isn't saying much since there's always gonna be radicals on both sides lol
I'm an atheist. When you said "love the enemy, which is yourself," I cried. Thank you.
Classical philosophy is your friend.
It probably was the most touching moment for many of us. I have constantly struggled with self-love, acceptance, and self-criticism. How can I look at my own defects, my own failures, and not feel disdain for myself? My own therapist has a hard time conveying this to me. How can they be compatible? Acceptance always feels like lowering my standards. Like choosing to not care. I can't help but feel there's something wrong with it.
Loving our enemies means to love those who wish us destruction, suffering and death, and isn't that person us, most of the time? If we may deal with those who wish us suffering and pain, doesn't love guide us to justice better than hate? What does hating ourselves accomplish? What does hating others accomplish?
If we can't love someone who wishes us pain and despair, how can we love ourselves?
"Courage
Trust
Truth
Love
Even unto your enemy.
Which is you."
I'm an atheist too. If this is what Christianity is, count me in. It makes me grit my teeth and my blood boil. We need the Christian mythos explained in secular terms. I'm tired of this mysticism. I don't get it, we can't get it. We need it explained like the Stoics did, or like Lao Tsu did.
@@jtjones4081 people like you are what gave us the French reign of terror. What sort of evil do you feel justified to do?
sorry to break it to you but that my friend is a religious experience. you might be more christian that you think.
The real point of spirituality is a journey to realize that you are one with everything and there is no point in anything but loving those who appear to be different from you. That’s what God is, truly. I respect your path, old soul. Follow it honestly and you will know the truth of it all, no matter what that means to you.
Calling out the Enemy is a courageous and fearful thing. Peace be upon you Dr. Peterson. Amen and thank you.
Dear professor Peterson, may God bless you, I will pray for your faith. It is the only thing that matters. To me, the best news is that the Good we seek isn't ours, but a gift from God. Thank you also for your great intellectual work, I wish you the best.
One of the most wise, sincere and true 5 minutes I've heard in quite some time. I'm extremely confident in saying, on behalf of many many people, Thank you JP!
what is happening...is he getting insane? he does not look healthy to me
@@jJust_NO_ noo. He's just concerned. He's sick of what's going on and knows how to fix it. But nobody listens. Feels like a weight on his shoulders
@@jJust_NO_ for a moment I wondered what must he be going thru internally to read us his most recent thoughts 🤔
oh jee there would always be something since the dawn of humanity. the world does not consist of only one minded people.
just like the kind of food you consume affects you, so as the mental food.
eating too much depressing memories, these information have become his constant state when in reality, nothing is static.
@@jJust_NO_ This is the process of coming from death to Life...from the temporal to the eternal. It is the work of The Holy Spirit, I believe.
This made me tear up. As someone who deeply understands human’s capacity for evil, Dr. Peterson pulls every ounce of his strengthen calling for our eyes to be opened. I pray that God be with him and allows his words to awaken the willfully blind.
Agreed ❤
Amen♥️
Gods army seems to be growing in strength and numbers in this season.
All glory to God.
@Darren Check your pride, Darren. He might actually be closer than you.
@Darren Even the first can be the last and the last the first!
Amen.
I woke up with this in my suggestion column this morning, saw it and was moved by it, as I always am by Dr. Peterson. Three hours later I answered a phone call from a stranger and was informed of my father dying this morning. In that I have lost my mother and sister as well in the past two years I handled it and went on with the day. I have learned quite a bit from Dr. Peterson in the past five years and am thankful for his insight and bravery. The Prayer Of Saint Francis is the answer and I hear so much of it's sentiments echoed is this video. Carry fire, Dr. Peterson.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. First saw it last evening; listened again while making my coffee first thing today, again just now after feeling battered in the world. I am grateful to you Dr. Peterson, for what you put out into the world. This one will be on repeat for me. It came back to me throughout the day, reminding me in my interactions of how I want to walk in this world.
To hear you say a prayer stopped me in my tracks. Praise the Lord of Heaven most high. Thank you Jesus Christ. Beautiful
@Freedom 19 Jesus is God
@Freedom 19 true we are free to choose whatever we want to believe and I agree with you that God has no equals. If you’re not Christian then disregard this message but if you’re a Christian; the early church and orthodox understanding is that God is one being in 3 persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God gave u free will and so you can believe whatever heresy you want, which to me from our brief interaction seems to be Arianism. This was a big problem for Christianity in the 3rd and 4th century which was settled to be heretical at the second ecumenical council. I would suggest brushing up on you church history and theology by reading the church fathers. But either way blessings to you and yours and have a nice day.
Hoping and praying you are well Mr. Peterson. The expressions in your eyes and your voice says a lot. I just can’t put it into words myself 😢 Thank you for your words of wisdom!
I know… :( this man is suffering… he is a hero to so many! I am praying for him
@@jtjones4081 Please don’t bring Trump shit into this. You are shouting in a temple.
@@jtjones4081 you are sowing further discord with your comments.
We're definitely praying for this man.
his expression and tone resonates, emanating that which we all feel the discord of the planet and its inhabitants, emotional heart felt like it is.
Dr. Peterson, thank-you for your perceptive and wise words, yet again. Thank-you for sharing your deep care for humanity, yet again! You and your words are very much needed at this time - so moving and heart-felt. Do take care of you and your family. Stay well.
God this brought a tear to my eye, I have surrounded myself for so long with people that put me down and I had little to no self confidence. If it wasn't for your teachings and guidance who knows what hell I would be enduring today. So thank you Jordan and god bless you and your family.
Don't worry about people trying to put you down. They may have their own issues to deal with. You know who you are.
I've heard more generous kindliness and sense from Prof. Petersen than I have ever heard from a pulpit. His talks are a level above. Have great day to yourself. Take care!
@Darren don’t be too quick to deal out criticism and judgment brother, simply pray that he does fully accept Christ as lord and continue to support and guide him in that effort.
Guys, HERE is Salvation and YES, it is this Simple
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)”
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man”
NO human female involved WHATSOEVER
- Hebrew Book of Isaiah
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
Thank you, Dr. Peterson. Fantastic poetic prayer. I love the integration of The Lord's Prayer in there, too. [Update: Yes, I follow Jesus AND I have zero interest in debating anybody. I'd rather build relationships].
@@Truth-Is-a-Hard-Pill you dumb
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
John 10:9
I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
Matthew 11:27
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him
@@isadsales
*YOUR FAITH made Jesus the Misdirection, the Lie and the Death*
YOUR scriptures testify.
The Way, The Truth and The Life aka Jesus gave the testimony that THE FATHER IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD but YOU Christians testify otherwise. YOU testify that the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity / Godhead / Triune-God) is the true God.
What's more, it's THE FATHER who COMMANDED Jesus to give the testimony that THE FATHER IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD. It's the doctrine of THE FATHER that HE (THE FATHER) HIMSELF IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD. YOU made a 🚩 *LIAR* of THE FATHER too.
Is that how YOU go to THE FATHER? 🤔
@@isadsales
See how deliberately and desperately YOU didn't go to the subject of God.
On the subject of GOD and worship:
Jesus and the Muslim are ALREADY on the same side. UNFORTUNATELY, Christianity / Christians are AGAINST Jesus.
The Muslim worships whom Jesus worships.
UNFORTUNATELY, misguided by false teachers, YOU'RE 🚩 AGAINST Jesus. *Christianity made a 🚩 LIAR of Jesus OF THE BIBLE* . The Bible testifies 🔥
Jesus gave the Trinity-DESTROYING testimony that THE FATHER IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD but YOU Christians testify that the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity) is the true God.
John 4:21-22
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, *WORSHIP THE FATHER* .
Ye worship ye know not what: *WE* know what *WE WORSHIP* : for salvation is of the Jews.
Have another look:
*WE WORSHIP*
(The Jews INCLUDING ME - Jesus)
“And this is life eternal, that they might know *YOU THE ONLY TRUE GOD* , and Jesus Christ, whom *YOU* have sent.”
John 17:3
John 20:17: “Jesus saith unto her, ...I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and TO MY GOD, AND YOUR GOD.”
Have another look!
".... *TO MY GOD and YOUR GOD* "
ME and YOU 👉 *WE*
*WE WORSHIP*
THE ONLY TRUE GOD - THE FATHER who is THE GOD OF ME (Jesus) and YOU 👉 *OUR GOD*
And Jesus answered him, THE FIRST OF ALL the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord *OUR GOD* is one Lord
Mark 12:29
Jesus teaches: “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and *HIM ONLY* shalt thou serve” Luke 4:8. Notice the words: “HIM ONLY.” Jesus did not say “US only,” or “Him and I only.” How could he possibly i it more clear than that? Jesus told to worship ONLY THE FATHER - who is THE GOD of Jesus too.
@@Truth-Is-a-Hard-Pill
John 14:10
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.
John 14:11
Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me--or at least believe on account of the works themselves.
John 14:20
On that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you.
The bible is at least 400 years older than the Quran. Jesus said I am in the Father and the Father is in Me. He is the Son of God, and the Verb made flash, who was with the Father since the beginning of time. I advise you to read the Bible, and also to meditate on the words of Jesus, and maybe the Truth will free you :)
Since his mental break down he really has got carried away with this god pretending bs! He even did it before when he had the mental capability to know better now hes lost it!
I love this man and truly believe we'd be lost without his selfless gift of insight. Eternally grateful for Doctor Jordan Peterson.
Agreed. He has helped so many people
@Darren how dare you speak for God or presume to know his will. you dare to hold yourself above the good works of others. you stand on the shoulders of great men and call yourself tall. sheer hubris. go away.
@Darren Why should people be grateful to someone that never existed?
What’s the logic in that?
@@ubermalice9589 You have to prove something exists before you can disparage someone else for speaking for an imaginary thing…
You are literally no better than he is.
@@JROD082384 gaslighting huh? never said I was better than he is. so there's that.
"You have to prove something exists before you can disparage someone else for speaking for an imaginary thing"... yea, ok. your point? I made no assertion to the contrary. it's all right there, plain as day; read it again and stop making shit up. or don't. I don't care.
"Why should people be grateful to someone that never existed?" I was going to say something like, "sorta like your father" but decided against it. You get my point though. Wouldn't want people walking around being grateful for the profound effect fictional characters have on their lives. Finding joy and inspiration from long dead possibly never existed people, yea that's pointless. Do I need to spell out that I'm making fun of you? You'll be ok, they're just jokes. Your father abandoning you though, that's very real and probably not funny. Probably.
I've watched this 10 times tonight. It makes me cry with joy and renewed hope.
Thank you Dr. Peterson for being you and for inspiring us with your humility and courage.
Jesus was not kidding when he said: "This then is how you should pray." because it's so true and beautifully reflected in this poem. Our proclivity for evil is innate and we must be constantly vigilant and humble, taking regular inventory of our hearts, so that we do not become what we claim to be against.
Believe me, I wish that I didn’t intimately know just how precise this observation is.
huff, last sentence. well said!
im pretty sure jesus was kidding. pretttyy sure
Bailey, if you see something evil happen, and you don't stop it because you would be harming someone on doing so, is that good? Is that Christian?
“Yesterday I was cleaver so I wanted to change the world, today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” - Rumi
Such a fine trajectory Dr Peterson; in a time when evil is good and good is evil; when a man ends up on his knees he is ready to pray; when a man is reborn, the world changes around him; my Lord, in my weakness your grace abounds all the more!
I'm in awe and wonder of the way God led this highly intelligent man, who has been a voice craving for truth for so many of us and for so many years, to His one and only Truth. Thank you Dr Peterson for sharing your way to the truth with us. May God bless you and keep you!
Amen.
I grew up praying the Lord's prayer, not realizing the depth of each petition and the timelessness of the needs it addressed. Recently the final petition has been the most meaningful.
Father God, deliver us from evil.
Yes, that includes the evil we bring upon ourselves and others. Let's repent and bring our sins to the cross, where justice and mercy meet.
Guys, HERE is Salvation and YES, it is this Simple
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)”
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man”
NO human female involved WHATSOEVER
- Hebrew Book of Isaiah
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
Amen
@Darren He is not a fool. The fool has said in his heart there is no God. He acknowledges that God does indeed exist, he recognizes the worth and value of the words in the Bible and of the Lord's prayer. He has not fully surrendered to Jesus he doesn't fully understand that he needs to make a personal commitment to God to really live the life that God has called us to live as is demonstrated in His Word. So we need to pray for him, tearing him down is not the answer.
Your indoctrinated
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
~J.R.R. Tolkien
This comment brought me to tears as I remember the scene from the books and the movie. True wisdom!
Let us turn to the One who can save us, the identity of our Good God made flesh and sacrificed and risen. Praise Jesus!! And thank you for this profound and rescuing message Jordan. I was lost for so long before Jesus turned around the crack in my self-righteous angry redemption machine I had carved out of a world that is already passing away anyways. He picked me up, lives in me, and by His leading I am made upright and walking everyday with Him!! God bless you and anyone reading this.
HERE is Salvation and YES, it is this Simple
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)”
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man”
NO human female involved WHATSOEVER
- Hebrew Book of Isaiah
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
Only God knows a mans heart. Quit playing God.
Mr Jordon Peterson your light is truly shining for all to see for the Glory of Almighty God, I thank God he has chosen someone to speak truth so that they to may have a light that shines. May God Bless you and your family and all those touched by your words given by God. 🙏🏻🕊