@@awnage A couple millennia earlier: "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” -Christ Jesus (Luke 14:11)
That's awesome sir. Jesus is the Son of God who died for our sins and rose from the dead. If you believe that, you will receive the gift of everlasting life 🙂
This is a fantastic list. The one thing I might add to it is gratitude. When people don't take things for granted and truly appreciate what others do for them, it says a lot about their character.
It's gotten very frustrating to see mainstream media paint good things as bad and insane people as healthy. Good info here. Hopefully people can carry on building a world with more moral character as people open their eyes up to the subversion in the public eye.
It bothered me for a while, but now it's a blessing. It's allowing people to really show who they truly are. The past few years have been very telling on a lot of folks I've known. Folk who'll fall right in line with what they're told, including demonizing those who don't.. and the folks who'd rather face the suffering head on, rather then bow down. Ain't good or bad, just clarity.
@jamesborek8125 "Woe to those that call evil good and good evil..." Isaiah 5:20 And that's what the world is doing. Not just in politics, but the media, education, everywhere. But like you said, when they reveal themselves as immoral, low quality people, they're actually doing you a favor. For instance, if you're a young man or woman looking for a high quality life partner, pay attention to that girl/woman's or guy's social media photos and posts. If there's pictures of them partying hard and getting completely plastered that's a major red flag they're gifting you with. Pay attention to that. And the mixed messages. If they've posted on their page, wall or whatever that they're a Christian and "...living for Jesus" but on same page they've got pictures from the crazy keg party and sexually suggestive photos and comments or the same from someone they hooked up with over the weekend, that doesn't jive with their Christian "witness" that's another tell or reveal about their true character. Always pay attention to those things. Because they're essentially telling you to avoid them like the plague. If you choose to ignore all those red flags/warning signs you're in for a world of hurt. Any guy or gal who chooses to ignore all those warning signs will only have himself/herself to blame later.
What I have grown to despise is the "Sympathetic Villain" in most movies these days. They create these villains that had something make them bad as to absolve them of their responsibility and then its not their fault that they are evil, like the modern take on The Joker.
Thank you for all you do John! I have been an atheist my entire life, from a family of atheists. Hearing you speak on Christ and manhood has inspired me to start taking my family to church and am beginning to go to the gym. Keep it up. You represent what a man should strive to be!
Congratulations on your decision, brother!!! Well done!! I'm welcoming you into the family now, because I know that God is about to do a great thing with you!! God bless you brother.
Blessings to you on your journey…. I came to faith at 29 and I’m grateful to God for it! It’s been almost 24 years now and He has helped me become a better man, husband, and father. Praying that you find peace, joy, and contentment only found in Jesus.
I'd challenge that you likely weren't an atheist and were instead an agnostic. As you began to find an inkling of proof, you drew closer. Peace be with you.
I really have to work on my ego. I find myself being less than humble on some days, and having self esteem issues the next. This and my temper are what I’m working on right now. Appreciate all you do John.
My Grandpa used to say "You can tell a lot about a man by the way he treats his horse." Outdated, but wise, and it has a lot of common themes with your video today.
Does it? Well.. it might if a horse is your only family, but I bet you will find quite a few men who will treat their horse a lot better than their kids.. so, not so sure about this one.
@moparman1619 Back in the day you didn't get a horse cause you thought they were so cute, cool, and special. You got them for utility and necessity. Basically any animal that you only own out of utility and necessity, you can abuse if you're narcissistic or have temper issues. And plenty of people did back in the day. Nowadays we get road rage and cusd out our stupid car when it doesn't work right. :p
I seem to have Iost my way the past few years and have become more & more isoIated. I put fear over faith, but am slowly coming back. John's advice is perfect and applies to women, as well. I have to get back to person I'd want to be friends with before I seek out those friendships. PlTY is never a good basis for any heaIthy reIationship. Thank You so much & Many Blessings to You All.
@@69mwhite I'm really sorry you're struggIing, too. I've found a Bible study online I really like & that's helping a lot. So is prayer & helping others (what littIe I can do). People are amazingly supportive when you just let them know what's going on. Thanks for your comment. Many Blessings to You & Yours. PS. Don't ever give up hope. There's aIways a way & God aIways has a plan.
That is such a true assessment. I, as a man, try and live that way. The last attribute is probably the most important. Love and take care of your family.
Best way to tell if someone is bad is that you walk up and they already have a guy in a black hoodie in a choke hold and they are telling that guy an advertisement about sportsmans guide and then they finally choke them out and while on the ground they steal said hoodie off their body and run away. Kinda nuts if you ask me. Would not trust that kind of person. 😇
John, we have never met, but I take my hat off to you and really appreciate you speaking out in regards to how good men should be, pointing out toxic influencers and generally showing yourself to be in what is sadly the minority of what a warrior poet protector should be. Thank you you are appreciated Lee Morrison
I am 32 years old and this was another reminder of all the things ive still to learn, and all the things I thought I learned. Ive done alot of bad things in my life, I carry more regret than I should. I dont hold myself in high regard. I was humbled by the C.S. Lewis quotes in the comments because it made me think. As I stated, I dont hold myself in high regard. I hate and feel very uncomfortable speaking highly of myself or when others complement me, but objectively speaking, speaking truth, I am a selfish person. "Not thinking less of yourself, its thinking of yourself less." I desperately want it said of my that I was a Godly, courages, humble, selfless person when I die. Where it stands now...I dont think that can be said of me
I do know a few very good people whose kids grew up to go sadly astray. Especially these last few years, where mindless fear replaced faith, and people were willing to do terrible things to their own family members. It did bring out the worst in a lot of people.
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Great video brother. We are called to be “fruit inspectors”. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Just finished reading The Warrior Poet Way, John. Superb book! Thanks for helping to make me a better Warrior and Poet. It's working, and my wife, the love of my life, is noticing, too!
@@zeroneutral There are two things I'm remembering well. First, keep your warrior skills sharp, but be quiet about your capabilities, and second, make sure your wife knows she's your beloved, by your appreciation and your protection, which you will work on constantly to improve.
I watched this twice. I realized halfway through the first time that I was comparing myself to each one. I watched for the second time for the sole purpose of learning, not comparing. Good stuff.
I can immediately spot a judgmental person just by looking at them. I deliberately run reckless drivers off the road to protect other drivers. I am also a remarkably humble person considering my amazing abilities. I’m pretty sure that someone like me only comes along once every 100 years or so. And that my friend is what makes my humbleness so remarkable.
These character traits come out when you get to observe them. If you want to get the truth faster get em drunk or angry, they will tell/ show you what they really think.
Drinking changes a person. I would argue that drinking produces lies; it is not a truth serum. If you spend enough time intoxicated, you may think that it’s a normal acceptable state of consciousness. Anyone drinking and ‘observing’ other people for a baseline on character traits is lying to themselves. Intoxicated people are just intoxicated. Angry people on the other hand; suffer from a different type of condition. Confusion is the root of most anger. 🃏
I've observed Pride is the root of all sin so its only fitting that humility is the Main ingredient to unconditional Love the only way and means by which courage can be summoned
The funny thing is my situation is the reverse. My mother and sisters always considered themselves to be right in all regards. They never regarded anyting I did as good and when I did screw up even when I apologized and tried to make amends they drove me into the ground. When you find out that family members cannot accept or forgive you you need to walk away.
Thank you, John. I needed to hear this. I wouldn't consider myself 'worthy' by any means. God will tell me my worthiness. But my family loves me and my parents are proud of me. And I'm trying as hard as I can in this confusing world. Keep up the good work.
I struggled with this. I felt guilty by being rewarded by Jesus. How silly is this? If God thinks I deserve something, allows me to have it (whether tangible, financial, or spiritual), who am I to deny God saying I am worthy. For me, I remove the "worthy" word and replace it with thankful. HE thinks I am worthy, but I am truly thankful for His thinking so!
John, I had a friend who is no longer a friend and he checked off all of your boxes with red flags. I never thought of it this way or put it into words like you did but it makes sense. We were friends up until the day he turned those negative traits on me and I could see through the hypocrisy. After hearing your criteria, I know that you and I would be friends, just ask my lovely wife or 3 really great kids who we got complimented on their whole lives and are now 23,22 and 19. Thank you.
That's golden brother from one John to another. We Are The Voice from the Wilderness shouting. Blessings and honor and glory to the father I Repent with you everyday. You are a man amongst men you are set apart the father truly has blessed you much love and respect
When mom and dad are in harmony and know their roll in the family, treat each other with respect and honor. The kids are happy, content, and have a sense of peace and security. In families where this is not the case, the children are apprehensive, discontent and are usually in trouble at school and have no security or peace.
Sometimes people are just having a bad day and aren't perfect. You can't make a snap judgement about people without context and based off only one situation. It may be that usually they are good to each other. Maybe it's an off day because they are stressed about a death in the family or something. You don't know what you don't know.
@@StinkyGringoI’m not perfect, I have bad days all the time, who doesn’t? Just because I’m having a bad day doesn’t mean I can disrespect my wife and children. A man that disrespects his family isn’t a man at all. But boys learn from the actions of their fathers and lots of boys with no fathers or weak fathers think it’s okay to treat women and children poorly.
I really like this video. Personally all my life I was treated very bad by people I treated very well. Most people when something bad happened to me they didn't care, even though I always helped them. With age sadly I only see this worse and worse.
It takes a minimum of 90/120 days to even start to know anyone. I cannot stand people who judge other people in just a few minutes. We are all different and it takes time to really understand someone.
John, I needed this today. I'm going to have to move my family from somewhere I can afford currently, to something unknown due to state AWB. It's been hard to be courageous knowing if I'm making the right decision. Seeing you open with that boosted my faith.
Gee, thanks, John. You're only 35 or so years too late. My family is none of this so I was taught none of this growing up. My father was a hard worker but that's about all. I was taught rudeness and arrogance. Fortunately I didn't take after their fondness of partying. Starting around 2017, 43 years old, various things happened that started to humble me. Some my doing, some beyond my control, some results of betrayal by people I should have known better than to trust. I think I found your channel around 4 years ago. When I saw what the WPS way was all about I knew that was what I always wanted to be but didn't know how. WPS has helped me tremendously to learn how to be the man that I was meant to be. Thank you.
I could not agree more. I completely understand where your words are coming from. Part of our internal security mechanism inate in each of us should surface some warning to you when danger lurks. I believe this sense is stronger in few than others. It is relative to understanding and being aware of your surroundings. On another note, we should always be watching for the good in people; the warning surfaces when you see the absence of it. I appreciate your post. Sam, USMC Ret.
Wow, absolutely loved this video, thank you! Made me think of the verse: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. God bless you and your family.
There was a question on your Warrior Poet Episode on Books, She asked who would be good gun-woman to follow. She Equips Herself on RUclips helped me with conceal tactics, clothing, and gun reviews. Thanks for your thoughtful answers!
On humility, I think this is more specific to the younger generations, but self-deprecation is often more of an outward manifestation of insecurities which is a different manifestation of pride. Viewing self deprecation in tandem with the other points you lined out, it makes sense and is a good sign, I just notice too many people nowadays with that insecure self-deprecation and it bugs me.
"He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8
Thank you for these thoughts John! I always enjoy your content and have truly enjoyed reading your book! I was so excited when I heard about your book that I pre-ordered an extra copy to send to my older sons (from a previous marriage). I wish I could have been able to afford more than the two copies, because I hope to send them to as many of the other men and young men I know as possible. I plan to by one or two copies every 2-4 weeks, so that I can send them out as Christmas presents. I truly admire and appreciate what you do and the message you share. I have overcome a lot in my life, but I still have a long way to go. Videos like this are a great reminder to stop and evaluate the places I still have plenty of room for improvement. I have a great relationship with my children and a very respectful and courteous relationship with my wife, but there is plenty of room for improvement on my part for our relationship to be more "friendly and playful". It's so easy in our world to get burdened and weighed down by the "have too's" and "need too's" these gentle reminders go a long way to self evaluating where we are at and what is truly important!
I really appreciate your message & assessments here. A quibble - by 4:47, I was really unwilling to put up with the background "music" anymore. Look fwd to your videos as yet unseen. Subscribed, long ago. Cheers!
This was fantastic to listen to and reflect on in my own personal life with who I am, and in those around me in my life that I have lost, or that I have gained. Many of these behaviors are usually incorporated into single individuals. They are people who refuse to evolve spiritually. a man who fights only for convenience is a selfish man and dishonest with those around them, using them. To them there is no struggle that is worth anything including their own family. Someone who is overly egoic believes they hold the keys to the Gates of heaven and hell. People who place themselves above everyone else preach a life of no humility, and will help no one, they will not listen to you, they do not see inside of you as a person, they only see parts of themselves that reflect back at their own ego. You must always speak the truth, and have the courage to die with that truth, but you must be equally mindful of what you're willing to sacrifice and for what. Speaking on how a man treats his family is a very good point. The truth is always in the details. Some things are easier to spot than others. Sometimes everything good is a smokescreen to hide the truth. The truth itself will always reveal, Especially in actions. Thank you for posting this, it's a great reminder to keep the self sharpened and intentional, and to observe the same in those around you.
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. -C.S. Lewis
CS Lewis was something else. An intellectual giant but also very spiritually aware.
Very Good!!
“A humble person does not think less of themselves; they just think of themselves, less.”
-Zig Ziglar
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A few decades earlier: "True humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." -C.S. Lewis
@@awnage A couple millennia earlier: "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” -Christ Jesus (Luke 14:11)
Zig zig🔥
The apostle Paul said that first
The 3 marks from the video:
1. Courage
2. Humility
3. Family
Anti-leftist points
Cuz the leftists do not have these characteristics.
@@kukaliemikalie8157so leftist are cowards?
Arrogant/prideful?
Anti family?
This man and many like him has gave me new out look on Christians . I’m not religious. working on my journey. This video is exactly what I needed
If you like John, you’ll love Jesus. Praying for your journey!
That's awesome sir. Jesus is the Son of God who died for our sins and rose from the dead. If you believe that, you will receive the gift of everlasting life 🙂
Remember it isn't about the religion, it's about the relationship with Jesus. Prayers for your journey!
God loves you and believes in you. He is with you always, all you have to do is make room for him in your life so you are on the right journey.
@@tje5553 100% we must decrease, He must increase!
This is a fantastic list. The one thing I might add to it is gratitude. When people don't take things for granted and truly appreciate what others do for them, it says a lot about their character.
It's gotten very frustrating to see mainstream media paint good things as bad and insane people as healthy. Good info here. Hopefully people can carry on building a world with more moral character as people open their eyes up to the subversion in the public eye.
I feel even more frustrated that people let the media influence them more than a media that lies.
It bothered me for a while, but now it's a blessing. It's allowing people to really show who they truly are. The past few years have been very telling on a lot of folks I've known. Folk who'll fall right in line with what they're told, including demonizing those who don't.. and the folks who'd rather face the suffering head on, rather then bow down. Ain't good or bad, just clarity.
@jamesborek8125 "Woe to those that call evil good and good evil..."
Isaiah 5:20
And that's what the world is doing. Not just in politics, but the media, education, everywhere.
But like you said, when they reveal themselves as immoral, low quality people, they're actually doing you a favor. For instance, if you're a young man or woman looking for a high quality life partner, pay attention to that girl/woman's or guy's social media photos and posts.
If there's pictures of them partying hard and getting completely plastered that's a major red flag they're gifting you with. Pay attention to that. And the mixed messages. If they've posted on their page, wall or whatever that they're a Christian and "...living for Jesus" but on same page they've got pictures from the crazy keg party and sexually suggestive photos and comments or the same from someone they hooked up with over the weekend, that doesn't jive with their Christian "witness" that's another tell or reveal about their true character.
Always pay attention to those things. Because they're essentially telling you to avoid them like the plague. If you choose to ignore all those red flags/warning signs you're in for a world of hurt. Any guy or gal who chooses to ignore all those warning signs will only have himself/herself to blame later.
What I have grown to despise is the "Sympathetic Villain" in most movies these days. They create these villains that had something make them bad as to absolve them of their responsibility and then its not their fault that they are evil, like the modern take on The Joker.
Thank you for all you do John!
I have been an atheist my entire life, from a family of atheists.
Hearing you speak on Christ and manhood has inspired me to start taking my family to church and am beginning to go to the gym.
Keep it up. You represent what a man should strive to be!
❤❤❤❤❤ I love your comment
Congratulations on your decision, brother!!! Well done!! I'm welcoming you into the family now, because I know that God is about to do a great thing with you!! God bless you brother.
Praying for you!
Blessings to you on your journey…. I came to faith at 29 and I’m grateful to God for it! It’s been almost 24 years now and He has helped me become a better man, husband, and father. Praying that you find peace, joy, and contentment only found in Jesus.
I'd challenge that you likely weren't an atheist and were instead an agnostic. As you began to find an inkling of proof, you drew closer. Peace be with you.
I really have to work on my ego. I find myself being less than humble on some days, and having self esteem issues the next. This and my temper are what I’m working on right now. Appreciate all you do John.
My Grandpa used to say "You can tell a lot about a man by the way he treats his horse." Outdated, but wise, and it has a lot of common themes with your video today.
👍 Same with dogs, or other animals in general.
Does it? Well.. it might if a horse is your only family, but I bet you will find quite a few men who will treat their horse a lot better than their kids.. so, not so sure about this one.
@moparman1619 Back in the day you didn't get a horse cause you thought they were so cute, cool, and special. You got them for utility and necessity. Basically any animal that you only own out of utility and necessity, you can abuse if you're narcissistic or have temper issues. And plenty of people did back in the day. Nowadays we get road rage and cusd out our stupid car when it doesn't work right. :p
empathy, fairness, loyalty, kindness, respects boundaries, reliable, speaks the truth, positivity, honesty
I seem to have Iost my way the past few years and have become more & more isoIated. I put fear over faith, but am slowly coming back. John's advice is perfect and applies to women, as well. I have to get back to person I'd want to be friends with before I seek out those friendships. PlTY is never a good basis for any heaIthy reIationship.
Thank You so much & Many Blessings to You All.
This world has got us all down. Don't lose heart. Trust God, He's in control of all things. Praying for you.
@@johntoddstewart2183 Thank You so much. Your kind words & prayers mean a lot to me.
@@johntoddstewart2183 Trust the imaginary Daddy Bro in the sky... Yup.
You said what I’m feeling, thanks
@@69mwhite I'm really sorry you're struggIing, too. I've found a Bible study online I really like & that's helping a lot. So is prayer & helping others (what littIe I can do). People are amazingly supportive when you just let them know what's going on.
Thanks for your comment. Many Blessings to You & Yours.
PS. Don't ever give up hope. There's aIways a way & God aIways has a plan.
Spitting facts, Ranger!
That is such a true assessment. I, as a man, try and live that way. The last attribute is probably the most important. Love and take care of your family.
Love it. “You con the whole world. But you can’t con your family.”
Best way to tell if someone is bad is that you walk up and they already have a guy in a black hoodie in a choke hold and they are telling that guy an advertisement about sportsmans guide and then they finally choke them out and while on the ground they steal said hoodie off their body and run away. Kinda nuts if you ask me. Would not trust that kind of person. 😇
Character! Spot on from beginning to end, John.
That's always been a gift of mine I feel lucky to have, being a very good judge of character. It can go a long way
John, we have never met, but I take my hat off to you and really appreciate you speaking out in regards to how good men should be, pointing out toxic influencers and generally showing yourself to be in what is sadly the minority of what a warrior poet protector should be. Thank you you are appreciated Lee Morrison
Courage, Humilty, Kindness. Exactly brother.
Micah 6:8 “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” Great Video WP!
Spot on, John. Keep it up.
I am 32 years old and this was another reminder of all the things ive still to learn, and all the things I thought I learned. Ive done alot of bad things in my life, I carry more regret than I should. I dont hold myself in high regard. I was humbled by the C.S. Lewis quotes in the comments because it made me think. As I stated, I dont hold myself in high regard. I hate and feel very uncomfortable speaking highly of myself or when others complement me, but objectively speaking, speaking truth, I am a selfish person. "Not thinking less of yourself, its thinking of yourself less." I desperately want it said of my that I was a Godly, courages, humble, selfless person when I die. Where it stands now...I dont think that can be said of me
And as you say, better to be good than great.
May God bless you and yours John. Late to the video but a great one indeed. Thank you for your time and effort.
Spot on! I love the value placed on speaking about family!
Wellnsaid John..well said. Thanks for all you do..
Add: 1) How they treat animals/pets, esp. dogs and 2) how they treat their waiter/waitress
I do know a few very good people whose kids grew up to go sadly astray. Especially these last few years, where mindless fear replaced faith, and people were willing to do terrible things to their own family members. It did bring out the worst in a lot of people.
Walking in someone else’s shoes is a reminder to practice a little empathy before judging someone.
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
Great video brother. We are called to be “fruit inspectors”. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Has the law passed away?
Jesus became the Sabbath and God's word made flesh.
@@DoubtingThomasTestsEverything It has been fulfilled.
Is that really what Jesus said in Matthew Chapter 5? @@micah6-8
Just finished reading The Warrior Poet Way, John. Superb book! Thanks for helping to make me a better Warrior and Poet. It's working, and my wife, the love of my life, is noticing, too!
Cool, sounds like I should read that book. Blessings on your journey
I'm interested in this book, could you describe one profound thing from it that impacted you?
@@zeroneutral There are two things I'm remembering well. First, keep your warrior skills sharp, but be quiet about your capabilities, and second, make sure your wife knows she's your beloved, by your appreciation and your protection, which you will work on constantly to improve.
@@jefftensfeldt2199 Thank you sir.
Need another 100000 thousand like you brother. And brothers because we aint alone
Perfect. A (roughly) 5 minute, easy to digest and accurate, download of valuable information for ANY man. Job well done, Sir Lovell and crew.
Self-deprecating can also be a sign of weakness and low confidence. The context of this statement matters.
John,
I'm so thankful to know that people like you still exist in this otherwise mad world.
Great content as always!
I watched this twice. I realized halfway through the first time that I was comparing myself to each one. I watched for the second time for the sole purpose of learning, not comparing. Good stuff.
You my Friend are a National Treasure!
(Faith, Family, Freedom!)
You never fail to make me laugh uncontrollably followed by deep sincere contemplation! Keep shining the light brightly :)
Trusting your instincts and being observant are essential in life
Thank you for spreading the good news. God Bless You John
Wow, never thought I'd hear "good people repent, always" from anyone besides myself and my brother preachers...
Absolutely Jonh! Continue with the great job to the community! Greetings from Portugal!
In other words, men of younger generations, try to be like the man he's describing.
Always enjoy your content
I can immediately spot a judgmental person just by looking at them. I deliberately run reckless drivers off the road to protect other drivers. I am also a remarkably humble person considering my amazing abilities. I’m pretty sure that someone like me only comes along once every 100 years or so. And that my friend is what makes my humbleness so remarkable.
"You can fool some people sometimes but you can't fool all the people all the time" - Bob ❤💛💚
John, you just get better and better. I am so glad I came across you all those years ago. Keep on, brother!
These character traits come out when you get to observe them.
If you want to get the truth faster get em drunk or angry, they will tell/ show you what they really think.
Drinking changes a person. I would argue that drinking produces lies; it is not a truth serum. If you spend enough time intoxicated, you may think that it’s a normal acceptable state of consciousness. Anyone drinking and ‘observing’ other people for a baseline on character traits is lying to themselves. Intoxicated people are just intoxicated. Angry people on the other hand; suffer from a different type of condition. Confusion is the root of most anger. 🃏
I've observed Pride is the root of all sin so its only fitting that humility is the Main ingredient to unconditional Love the only way and means by which courage can be summoned
DANG SKIPPY JL! Thank you for putting this up and out..
The funny thing is my situation is the reverse. My mother and sisters always considered themselves to be right in all regards. They never regarded anyting I did as good and when I did screw up even when I apologized and tried to make amends they drove me into the ground. When you find out that family members cannot accept or forgive you you need to walk away.
Thank you, John. I needed to hear this. I wouldn't consider myself 'worthy' by any means. God will tell me my worthiness.
But my family loves me and my parents are proud of me. And I'm trying as hard as I can in this confusing world. Keep up the good work.
I struggled with this. I felt guilty by being rewarded by Jesus. How silly is this? If God thinks I deserve something, allows me to have it (whether tangible, financial, or spiritual), who am I to deny God saying I am worthy. For me, I remove the "worthy" word and replace it with thankful. HE thinks I am worthy, but I am truly thankful for His thinking so!
John, I had a friend who is no longer a friend and he checked off all of your boxes with red flags. I never thought of it this way or put it into words like you did but it makes sense. We were friends up until the day he turned those negative traits on me and I could see through the hypocrisy. After hearing your criteria, I know that you and I would be friends, just ask my lovely wife or 3 really great kids who we got complimented on their whole lives and are now 23,22 and 19. Thank you.
Solid advice
Great Analysis, I think it does reflects the four stoic Virtues too, Wisdom, Courage, Temperance and Justice,.
Amor fati🌴
Expert advice sir. Keep praying for wisdom God is answering. Don't ask me how I know.
Thank you for clarifying the qualities of a good person.
That's golden brother from one John to another. We Are The Voice from the Wilderness shouting. Blessings and honor and glory to the father I Repent with you everyday. You are a man amongst men you are set apart the father truly has blessed you much love and respect
Thank you 👍.
I concur, John, with all your points.
When mom and dad are in harmony and know their roll in the family, treat each other with respect and honor. The kids are happy, content, and have a sense of peace and security. In families where this is not the case, the children are apprehensive, discontent and are usually in trouble at school and have no security or peace.
Sometimes people are just having a bad day and aren't perfect. You can't make a snap judgement about people without context and based off only one situation. It may be that usually they are good to each other. Maybe it's an off day because they are stressed about a death in the family or something. You don't know what you don't know.
@@StinkyGringoI’m not perfect, I have bad days all the time, who doesn’t? Just because I’m having a bad day doesn’t mean I can disrespect my wife and children. A man that disrespects his family isn’t a man at all. But boys learn from the actions of their fathers and lots of boys with no fathers or weak fathers think it’s okay to treat women and children poorly.
I really like this video. Personally all my life I was treated very bad by people I treated very well. Most people when something bad happened to me they didn't care, even though I always helped them. With age sadly I only see this worse and worse.
I know a lot of good people who are not courageous but they do admit it and are working on it
This is Prime stuff... Well done!! I needed to hear this, today. Keep up the good work.......
Well said and great attributes to assess people by.
Amen - Churches need to play this video
It takes a minimum of 90/120 days to even start to know anyone. I cannot stand people who judge other people in just a few minutes. We are all different and it takes time to really understand someone.
what, no spidey sense in you?
Thank you Pastor John ❤
Telling it like it is! Thank you for putting this out to reach others brother!
John, I needed this today. I'm going to have to move my family from somewhere I can afford currently, to something unknown due to state AWB. It's been hard to be courageous knowing if I'm making the right decision. Seeing you open with that boosted my faith.
Gee, thanks, John. You're only 35 or so years too late. My family is none of this so I was taught none of this growing up. My father was a hard worker but that's about all. I was taught rudeness and arrogance. Fortunately I didn't take after their fondness of partying. Starting around 2017, 43 years old, various things happened that started to humble me. Some my doing, some beyond my control, some results of betrayal by people I should have known better than to trust. I think I found your channel around 4 years ago. When I saw what the WPS way was all about I knew that was what I always wanted to be but didn't know how. WPS has helped me tremendously to learn how to be the man that I was meant to be. Thank you.
Apparently, there's a reply to my comment that RUclips won't let me see. F'n RUclips...
Just ordered the book, can't wait to get into it. Greets from the Netherlands.
you accurately quoted pr 28:1..in context
new sub…thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights
GREAT MESSAGE. TRYING TO LIVE BY IT
"Not thinking about himself much at all". That's definitely true.
Thank you John.
Truth!, I listened to your breakdown on Rich Men North of Richmond, and this video here, you have a new subscriber.
Thank You, I love Character and your ideas for recognizing character‼
This hits home for me, especially this morning. I needed to hear this. Thanks John.
I could not agree more. I completely understand where your words are coming from. Part of our internal security mechanism inate in each of us should surface some warning to you when danger lurks. I believe this sense is stronger in few than others. It is relative to understanding and being aware of your surroundings. On another note, we should always be watching for the good in people; the warning surfaces when you see the absence of it. I appreciate your post. Sam, USMC Ret.
Awesome video one of the best i have seen in awhile.
Dead on! Thanks
Good stuff, I’m sure we would work well together should our paths ever meet. Keep fighting the good fight.
Wow, absolutely loved this video, thank you! Made me think of the verse: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. God bless you and your family.
John
He lives in you .
Rtight on time .
Thanks .
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WPS is a refreshing channel to visit. Please keep it up.
Thank you John. This is gold!
Please make more videos like this, brother.
Thank You Poet Daddy.
Inside group is family only. Gotta be that way.
There was a question on your Warrior Poet Episode on Books, She asked who would be good gun-woman to follow. She Equips Herself on RUclips helped me with conceal tactics, clothing, and gun reviews. Thanks for your thoughtful answers!
On humility, I think this is more specific to the younger generations, but self-deprecation is often more of an outward manifestation of insecurities which is a different manifestation of pride. Viewing self deprecation in tandem with the other points you lined out, it makes sense and is a good sign, I just notice too many people nowadays with that insecure self-deprecation and it bugs me.
Well said sir.
"He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8
Appreciate you, John. Thanks for the video 👍🏻
Truth never insisted itself upon anything
Thank you for these thoughts John! I always enjoy your content and have truly enjoyed reading your book! I was so excited when I heard about your book that I pre-ordered an extra copy to send to my older sons (from a previous marriage). I wish I could have been able to afford more than the two copies, because I hope to send them to as many of the other men and young men I know as possible. I plan to by one or two copies every 2-4 weeks, so that I can send them out as Christmas presents. I truly admire and appreciate what you do and the message you share. I have overcome a lot in my life, but I still have a long way to go. Videos like this are a great reminder to stop and evaluate the places I still have plenty of room for improvement. I have a great relationship with my children and a very respectful and courteous relationship with my wife, but there is plenty of room for improvement on my part for our relationship to be more "friendly and playful". It's so easy in our world to get burdened and weighed down by the "have too's" and "need too's" these gentle reminders go a long way to self evaluating where we are at and what is truly important!
💯 the wrong person can have the right message and pull you in.
this podcast I found called the FPVPodcast, the guys sounds like a good person. Good points and now days it really is hard to tell.
I really appreciate your message & assessments here. A quibble - by 4:47, I was really unwilling to put up with the background "music" anymore. Look fwd to your videos as yet unseen. Subscribed, long ago. Cheers!
Solid advice, thanks for your time👍🏽
This was fantastic to listen to and reflect on in my own personal life with who I am, and in those around me in my life that I have lost, or that I have gained.
Many of these behaviors are usually incorporated into single individuals. They are people who refuse to evolve spiritually.
a man who fights only for convenience is a selfish man and dishonest with those around them, using them. To them there is no struggle that is worth anything including their own family.
Someone who is overly egoic believes they hold the keys to the Gates of heaven and hell. People who place themselves above everyone else preach a life of no humility, and will help no one, they will not listen to you, they do not see inside of you as a person, they only see parts of themselves that reflect back at their own ego.
You must always speak the truth, and have the courage to die with that truth, but you must be equally mindful of what you're willing to sacrifice and for what.
Speaking on how a man treats his family is a very good point. The truth is always in the details. Some things are easier to spot than others. Sometimes everything good is a smokescreen to hide the truth.
The truth itself will always reveal, Especially in actions.
Thank you for posting this, it's a great reminder to keep the self sharpened and intentional, and to observe the same in those around you.