“Niceness” can be a great evil in disguise; it may appear as “love”, but by withholding Truth, it allows men to walk the broad road unto their own destruction! “Niceness” is more concerned with our self-esteem, while Truth is more concerned with our eternal well-being. We are saved, not through the “word of niceness”, but “The Word of Truth”. James 1:18 nasb
My husband & I were just talking about this last night. Western "Christianity" seems to believe that if you're basically act "nice" and you go sit in a pew most Sundays, that covers it. Lord God forgive us, convict us, and teach us.
"Every sin is an inside job. It's not, "the Devil made me do it." It's, maybe, "I was born this way", that's why we must be born again. It is said, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." I'm trying to reconcile that statement with my lifestyle. Please pray for me as I do battle with my selfish nature.
Amen! Recently I’ve been struggling with this, true love does not always come off as nice. The gospel is offensive to those who are perishing. But to water down the gospel into an ear tickling easy believism is a hateful thing. We’ve bought into a lie conceived in the pit of hell that true love means not offending others.
Almost every morning I first listen to Dutch Sheets to pray with the early bird prayer warriors and then feed my mind and soul with the soundest of doctrines as I listen to Alistair Begg. He is my favorite preacher and teacher but our young associate pastor also has his name on the short list of the GOATs (greatest of all times). May all of you listening and responding so enthusiastically to such wisdom be blessed and be used by the Lord for His glory and honor.
ugurjames ozuner I feel the same way. I live in Columbus, Ohio and visited his church for a Men’s conference and then actually thought about moving to sit under such teaching.....Praise God for this man!
Thank you, Pastor, for your faithfulness to the Word of God. And by the way, you convicted me to get back to my church, even with Covid and masks and all the rest....to show up and be faithful. If I can do it battling cancer, we all can :) God bless you from Southern California.
I am happy to say Every sermon which I have heard has been an encouragement to me . Especially the sermon which was preached to the students. As anxiety attacks all ages even our babies. Nevertheless the comfort of the Holy Ghost is our comfort and guide when we are fixing to land over in this glorious land which we have been getting ready for al our christian life. Thank ful to our Heavenly Fsther for his teachers and his preachers who truly want to please him.
This sermon is thrilling! The gospel is so clear. I have shared it with many people. Thank you Alistair. Medicine for the soul, Dr. Begg. It is obvious that you are going to God as an individual to get this kind of message. Thank you for that discipline you exercise. Without that there would be no message. I like you so much because the message does not come just from your head. It is not unprocessed or cliche. Glory be to God, our Father!
Lost in the "niceness" of life and lost to the profoundness of the Gospel; You almost become this Saul of Tarsus when we should have the mindset of Paul a bond-servant of Christ
I am so thankful that there are still pastor/teachers who speak the truth and challenge us. If I am not challenged when listening to a preacher, then I stop listening. These are evil days of multiple voices which are deceptive. Lies never challenge us toward obedience to scripture/Christ.
God bless you AB for sharing the truth and doing it so plainly. The truth of Gods word will free us from worry, despair and the burdens of this world. Hard as it may be to hear, it's the only thing that will set us free. Follow Jesus and you'll never be sorry you did in this life or the next one to come.
Great sermon. But what in the world is with the dude in the background from 43:20 on in the video? Going up to play after he finishes I get it, but dude starts playing right in the middle of the prayer, that was weird...
Ive been a Christian for 16 years, I have watched a weak willed church crumble and never challenge a single thing that is contrary to the word of God. Ive had to go to church regularly to a church whos leadership invite every heresy into the church. After over 10 years Im out. The reason is I could see what was going on and not one person inclding my spouse could not even relate to me because they did not listen or care about the world so they hid and treated anyone that mentioned anything as fools. Shame 😢
“Niceness” can be a great evil in disguise; it may appear as “love”, but by withholding Truth, it allows men to walk the broad road unto their own destruction! “Niceness” is more concerned with our self-esteem, while Truth is more concerned with our eternal well-being. We are saved, not through the “word of niceness”, but “The Word of Truth”. James 1:18 nasb
My husband & I were just talking about this last night. Western "Christianity" seems to believe that if you're basically act "nice" and you go sit in a pew most Sundays, that covers it. Lord God forgive us, convict us, and teach us.
Amen
Amen to that... Lord search my heart that I may not be guilty of this. True conversion is missing in most relationships with God.
Deletosa yes I agree... Western Christianity is : making sure all the nice boxes are checked😪
it's part of the East as well, somewhat inevitable and reoccuring
Sunday Christianity will save no one. Walking with the Lord is a 24/7 job. Salvation is the work of faith and sanctification is the walk of faith
"Every sin is an inside job. It's not, "the Devil made me do it." It's, maybe, "I was born this way", that's why we must be born again.
It is said, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." I'm trying to reconcile that statement with my lifestyle. Please pray for me as I do battle with my selfish nature.
Amen! Recently I’ve been struggling with this, true love does not always come off as nice. The gospel is offensive to those who are perishing. But to water down the gospel into an ear tickling easy believism is a hateful thing. We’ve bought into a lie conceived in the pit of hell that true love means not offending others.
Niceness is passive and ineffective and it saves no one. Christ was never "nice." He was kind and good, yet he spoke the truth.
If only we know our need for the mercy of God!
Another brilliant sermon. Praise be to God for A.B.
Almost every morning I first listen to Dutch Sheets to pray with the early bird prayer warriors and then feed my mind and soul with the soundest of doctrines as I listen to Alistair Begg. He is my favorite preacher and teacher but our young associate pastor also has his name on the short list of the GOATs (greatest of all times). May all of you listening and responding so enthusiastically to such wisdom be blessed and be used by the Lord for His glory and honor.
If I can find a teacher like this where I live I be bushing people out the way to get in
ugurjames ozuner I feel the same way. I live in Columbus, Ohio and visited his church for a Men’s conference and then actually thought about moving to sit under such teaching.....Praise God for this man!
Real preaching directly from the Bible. I haven't heard this in a very long time. Thank you Lord.
Real preaching; real teaching.
Thank you, Pastor, for your faithfulness to the Word of God.
And by the way, you convicted me to get back to my church, even with Covid and masks and all the rest....to show up and be faithful. If I can do it battling cancer, we all can :)
God bless you from Southern California.
Real preaching directly from the WORD OF GOD-- God bless this message and the messenger. amen.
Just as brilliant 10 years later... I LOVE his sermons... A kind of raw truth wrapped in literary poetry...
I am happy to say Every sermon which I have heard has been an encouragement to me . Especially the sermon which was preached to the students. As anxiety attacks all ages even our babies. Nevertheless the comfort of the Holy Ghost is our comfort and guide when we are fixing to land over in this glorious land which we have been getting ready for al our christian life. Thank ful to our Heavenly Fsther for his teachers and his preachers who truly want to please him.
the joy of the Gospel. (6:50) Thank you Jesus, Our King!
Thank You Lord Jesus for Alistair. : ) Amen.
Thank you God and the Lord Jesus Christ for your love and mercy.❤
Could listen to his beautiful accent/voice for hours. Great preaching.
Thank you Jesus 🙏🏼
Wow! wonderful preaching. Amen!
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ABUNDANTLY!!!
Such an important message for such a time as this.
Amen and Amen... You got me, help me Lord God to correct my heart
So happy to hear Alistair expound Gods word
This sermon is thrilling! The gospel is so clear. I have shared it with many people. Thank you Alistair. Medicine for the soul, Dr. Begg. It is obvious that you are going to God as an individual to get this kind of message. Thank you for that discipline you exercise. Without that there would be no message. I like you so much because the message does not come just from your head. It is not unprocessed or cliche. Glory be to God, our Father!
I truly thank God for Dr Begg
Hmmmmm! What a merciful God we serve.
Lost in the "niceness" of life and lost to the profoundness of the Gospel; You almost become this Saul of Tarsus when we should have the mindset of Paul a bond-servant of Christ
Praise The Lord! Truth!!!
Thank you for your message Alistair
Spending appreciation for your teaching from Southern California!
I am so thankful that there are still pastor/teachers who speak the truth and challenge us. If I am not challenged when listening to a preacher, then I stop listening. These are evil days of multiple voices which are deceptive. Lies never challenge us toward obedience to scripture/Christ.
God bless you!
Wonderful sermon🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I love that analogy that Pastor Begg used about going to the doctor. Jesus nailed it with love.
Spot on Pastor Begg. Blessings on you. Thanks for the encouragement and fine delivery. GB
Keep it up Alistair you give many hope!
God bless you AB for sharing the truth and doing it so plainly. The truth of Gods word will free us from worry, despair and the burdens of this world. Hard as it may be to hear, it's the only thing that will set us free. Follow Jesus and you'll never be sorry you did in this life or the next one to come.
I love and respect this man of GOD
Powerful message
This pastor makes me understand, and that’s a blessing thank you🙏😊
Wow! Self righteousness is a sham. There is hope in no one except Jesus. Thank you. Nice is just fake.
Amen!
Shared this on my FB Wall. Amen!
Love you AB.
Love pastor Begg
Great sermon! Thank you for sharing ~
Great messages.
What is impossible with man is possible with God
Wow, I ve heard this mans name.Ive never heardh i m.He really teches preaches it!
Interesting sermon.
A wonderful & interesting speaker.
I always learn so much! Thanks!!!!!
wow!
🙏🧡. Amen! (Not just being nice) 😊
Amen!
I really like this, it doesn’t matter what others say or do but it’s all about the condition of my own heart….but what do I do?
Great sermon. But what in the world is with the dude in the background from 43:20 on in the video? Going up to play after he finishes I get it, but dude starts playing right in the middle of the prayer, that was weird...
@30:11 Truth!
Ive been a Christian for 16 years, I have watched a weak willed church crumble and never challenge a single thing that is contrary to the word of God. Ive had to go to church regularly to a church whos leadership invite every heresy into the church. After over 10 years Im out. The reason is I could see what was going on and not one person inclding my spouse could not even relate to me because they did not listen or care about the world so they hid and treated anyone that mentioned anything as fools.
Shame 😢
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Amen p.s. #VinceBantu
I have it proposed that the rich young man may have been Saul of Tarsus… if true, what an irony!!!
Maarvelous incisive preaching/teaching: unfolds Biblical truths that may be obscure to some
Good Message, but Jesus said in Mark 16:16...He that believeth and is Baptized shall be saved...
There really is no nice way to present the Gospel. It's a hard reality to accept and a narrow road that few find