Why God Allows Us to Learn from Our Mistakes
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2021
- God is quick to forgive, and he’s given us the gift of confession so we can return to a relationship with him after sin. But this love he has for us is so great that he never wants us to be caught by sin again, which is why he allows our sins to have consequences. Just like your parents would teach you why something is wrong, God helps us build knowledge of sin and its consequences by letting us experience them. Without learning from our mistakes, we would just keep falling into the same sins, separating us from a relationship with God.
Today, Fr. Mike explains why God lets us learn from our mistakes, and how it shows the depth of his mercy.
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"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men."
suffering helps build character....
I want to become a big strong hairy man.
JFK quote?
So true sometimes i feel in desolation because of falling in the same sin but God's mercy picks me up again and also shows me I have to learn from my choices
6:11. "It still costs them something. There's a difference between forgiveness and reconciliation." I need this marked to remind myself.
My driving instructor says this to me, he lets me make mistakes to learn from them, and only intervenes if someone is in danger
I’ll never not be sorry for my sins, but I’ll always be ready for the consequences and lessons God gives me in return
The fall from God's Grace was also a Blessing from God. By seeing our own imperfections we learn from our mistakes in which we repent for our sins. A lesson which only can be learned by failure in order to be perfected by Christ.
You like Castlevania don't you? Aside from that, God bless.
It's just like the prodigal son...
That was my first thought as well.
@@thisgustin story of my life, over and over again...:)
Our modern version….. so good!
wanna hug this father as father for this one video sooo warm to my heart ugh. even tou i know he will never be a father
You're a better priest than the ones back home. Thank you
I can relate to this. I identify as this way of parenting. I'm often seen as mean or cold hearted. I love my children but truly believe they must learn from their mistakes. They must fall to get back up. God gives us free will and I allow them to practice it to an extent. I make it clear that their actions have consequences and the consequences are their responsibility. I've prayed that I have been doing the right thing. I now believe I am :)
My parents did the same thing as your friend's parents except that they gave it to me monthly. It worked very well and I really learned how to handle money well
Good for you. I wished they taught me that.
“Have a great week!” God bless you Father Mike.
Matthew 23:9
@@jesuslovesu3948 thanks
Just make your own decisions. Nothing can guarantee success. Don’t waste your life always looking for answers, the answer is within not outside
God teaches us to do things for the common good by the process you spoke about, Fr. Mike!
Listening from North Ireland
Right on Father, right on.
We are so Blessed to have a great Forgiving Heavenly Father, Amen. Thank you Father. Vivat Jesus.
Matthew 23:9
Thank you father Mike! I really love how the lord speaks to me through you ! God bless you !
Matthew 23:9
Thank you I feel a bit more optimistic about having consequences now and learning from them in peace
What his parents were practicing is called controlled floundering. They knew what was going to happen. They knew their child, but they chose to teach him a lesson in a very bold way. One of the things that I don’t like about controlled floundering although it’s great for getting results is the frustration level that comes out of it? Sometimes I wonder if it’s really worth it.
Father Mike, why does it feel like you are directly talking to me 😢 i made alot of mistakes that i really regret. i think i just have to accept the consequences. I am trying to pray to Mary, the undoer of knots, to ask for help. i will still continue to pray.
Fr. Mike, your infectious and uplifting way of looking at our worldly lives, with God’s paternal gaze, is unusually healing. If possible, I do wish you could share this gift with your brother priests who are suffering as their faculties are being suspended, and often permanently removed. We have previously seen tragedies among our clergy, undeniably, but sin has consequences, as you just said. Yet who among your brothers are truthfully being dismissed now and in recent years because of sin or transgression against Canon Law? Can you lend them your theological and moral support? I feel you could support them, perhaps, when so few are able to do so.
Thank you Fr. Mike, you are a blessing to me and many of us!
Just want to add a little opinion, I believe we tend to see consequences of sin as "bad" and good things as "good", but that is not always the case in the short terms; some people do have "a good life" by doing sinful things (so to speak), but in the end of course the wage of sin is death; and those who follow Jesus, that is the best thing one can do, will suffer certain "bad" consequences like being rejected, persecuted, etc., but will have eternal life in the end. (Ecclesiastes 7 :15, Proverbs 10: 16, Romans 6: 23)
God bless you Fr. Mike.
Thank you again.
Word!
So true!
Good for these parents!
Thank you for this! Need this reminder almost daily.
That is so true! Actions have consequences, as the cliche goes.
Wow, I never watched a 2021 RUclips video by Fr. Mike. Didn't know they exist. Thanks Fr. Mike.
Love this video 1000% agree 🙏
I like your explanation of the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation!
Such a great lesson to teach him.
I loved thisss video, God notices the good we do and whatever is the consequence of our decisions is always lead towards growth and healing
May god bless and guide Father Mike.
Thank you Fr. Mike. Your videos are always so enlightening and a gentle reminder that the Lord Our God is with us always. And we matter.
It was good to hear this as I, like many others, have made 'mistakes' or the wrong decisions in the past.
Thank you for this video it is very informative! Thank you for all that you do! And thank you Ascension Presents! And I thank all of the people that help you! God is good all of the time! 🙏🙌😁
Thank you for helping to strengthen my faith and understanding. I have also been listening to your bible in a year podcast. I look forward to it everyday. Your joy in our Lord shines through. God bless you
Pray for me fam. I have failed in this life
May God bless you and keep you now and forever. In Jesus' name. Amen.
As long as you are breathing God has forgiveness. His love is everlasting. God bless you
Failure is when you give up on yourself.
As others above have said, you still have time and chance to link back to God.
Do not give up Ever. You can make it :)
Sometimes it takes to genuine love to show the young person means a person who doesn't know God's real love for us. 💯❣
Brilliant parenting idea
Wow this is amazing advice thanks father Mike. God bless you
Matthew 23:9
Beautiful idea 😊 When my son was younger (age 6-10) we had an issue with him losing things at school (mitts and warm ones are expensive, and other items). I said he would have to use his own money to purchase another pair if he lost one more pair. Amazing, he respected his things more!
In over 6 years your background have not changed God bless 🙏
Thank you Father Mike🙏❣️
Matthew 23:9
@@jesuslovesu3948 Should I explain again at every comment you write here trying to misinterpretate the verse?
Thank You Father. God bless you!
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@@jesuslovesu3948 father Mike cry harder
Thank you Father Mike 💫
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@@jesuslovesu3948 troll. Cut and paste much smh
Thanks for reminding us, Father Mike! Woah! ❤️
Matthew 23:9
@@jesuslovesu3948 can little crybaby color in the lines and use big bit scissors, mommy is so proud you matters you mastered cut and paste. Here is your reward 🧷
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I have to admit, I don't always benefit from experience. My daughter, and Grandaughter both have ASD, I think I too, am on the autistic spectrum. I regret every single sin, everytime I offended and hurt others. But especially, everytime I offended and hurt God. Finally at 52, I have stopped giving money to everyone, and left myself without. I have finally recognised the Majesty and Glory of God. I have learnt I have wasted my Blessings. Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a poor sinner. I am truly sorry. 😢
Amen!
The gift of consequences!
December 10, 2022
PLEASE make that other video!
Hi Fr. Mike, this might be the most random comment on one of your videos could you do a video on Catholicism and Orthodoxy and why the Catholic position in relation to the Orthodoxy is what is.
God bless
father Mike Schmitz, Father Jeffrey Kirby, Father James Altman, Father Edward Meeks, Matt Fradd (hold my Beer recipient for sure!), Patrick Coffin, Taylor Marshall to name only a few but there are so many more!
Trent Horn
Card. Raymund Burke, Card. Robert Sarah, Card. Muller, Mons. Athanasius Schneider...
Thumbs down to most of that list.
Father Frank Pavone as well
Matthew 23:9
Thank you, Father Mike. 🙏
Matthew 23:9
@@jesuslovesu3948 I agree, but I am Catholic and appreciate priests. :)
@@luisanaacevedo2003 So? does the Bible count for
@@jesuslovesu3948 no, sir! Or madam! :) you are very correct. :)
Wait, actually, I’m not sure I understand your question. Could you rephrase it, please?
What about people who don't learn from their mistakes, Father? Some people never learn. It's heartbreaking.
Thanks father Mike
Matthew 23:9
@@jesuslovesu3948 Don't we call our male ancestors fathers? I have a father and a mother so you can't interpreter that "no one on the earth should be called a father, because "no one" includes your dad.
It's obvious that Jesus was talking about the role of the heavenly Father, not calling some else father instead of Him, and putting yoir trust in earthly lords instead of the almighty God.
Stop this modern herecy of misinterpreting God's word.
@@philipgligorov5848 there is a difference between calling someone 'father' and being a father (of some sort = an 'ancestor').
@@jesuslovesu3948 Of course there is. But you still call "father" the one that is being a father.
@@philipgligorov5848 as a mans ancestor, I can, yes, for other reasons, the Bible clearly says: NO it can't!
Fr. Mike, I pray to God that if you should ever come to Connecticut, I pray and wish to receive the Bread/Blood of the host for myself and my 93year old mom. We can not go to our priest, his ideas are not in his religious upbringing, if you cannot hear what is happening to religious life to our father Jesus Christ. I have so much to tell you, called cardinal Dolan never heard back from him. If no reply back from you, don;t take it hard have seen one-sided Zombie Clergy. If we can keep it private my 93 year old mother very disappointment with the catholic religion. We look at you "Take The Time and do It Right". love/blessings
Gosh I did this but weekly. Perhaps i should have let it evolve to monthly.
What you are saying on this video is true. However what about when someone while being competitive with others refuses to act in good faith while constant changing means of communicating with competing nations and then after seeing the reputation of others ruined because of it then on top of it encouraging anyone who didn't direct experience that kind of gas lighting to be reminding the person who was making only honest mistakes over and over again about why in their own minds the person with the ruined reputation deserved it.
December 10, 2022
Happy birthday John Paul Mireles! 12/10/1985
Someone always has to pay the price for sin. Seeing that there’s no takers, looks like I have to do it - Jesus
Consequences: Luke 15:20-32
Unwise spending: Mark 12:42-44
God is quick to forgive, but I think the real question is how is reconciliation effected between persons?
God cares
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18 months ago 😢
Hi Fr.Mike. Would you be able to make a video on the nature of God the Father? I feel as though I understand the nature of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, but God the Father always appears as a menacing figure in my mind - as a judgmental and severe person. I struggle with my faith because of my image of God the Father. Help.
This man is not 'a father'...
This may help you. The Bible says that Jesus is God in the flesh. So when you think of God the Father, look at what Jesus was like. Jesus was God revealed to mankind. Remember Jesus said "I and the Father are one." 🙂
@@alyssal.4672 Indeed: Jesus is, this man in the video is NOT!
I think it's worth remembering that a good portion of the harsh things done by Yahweh in the old testament weren't actually done by The Father. There are a few examples, but this is one of the easier ones to explain..
You said that you understand the nature of Jesus, so you're probably familiar with John 8:40. It's one of the go-to verses when you want to show that Christ is God. Because the only situation that he could be referring to here is when Yahweh appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18.
Well there's a verse in Genesis 19 that's worded in an interesting way. It's in verse 24 when Yahweh rained down fire upon Sodom and Gamorrah. But it isn't worded that way, it actually says "Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the Lord out of heaven." It may not look that important at first, but you have two 'Lords' in this verse. You have the Lord on Earth who was just talking to Abraham, and you have the Lord in Heaven that the first Lord rained fire from. The implication of this is that The Father let The Son decide what to do with Sodom and Gamorrah, and The Son decided to call down fire and sulfur from The Father to destroy them. Jesus was the one who decided to pass judgement and kill everyone in Sodom and Gamorrah.
And that's just one example, there are a few more examples I can think of (the killing of the first born sons of Egypt, the 3 days of pestilence after David sinned, etc). So if Jesus had the capacity to do those things, then why should we think less of The Father for doing the same?
@@jesuslovesu3948 would you myob prot.we call him Father if you don’t it that is A YOU issue. Troll elsewhere. Call your dad dip who knocked up mom than and dont celebrate Father’s Day
Question: what happens to people who do not hear the gospel? I think the just and good ones are kept in a waiting room of sorts like the non Jews before Christ and when Jesus come again they will be let into heaven, but that is just my theory as I cant find a explanation that makes sense, if I'm wrong please anyone correct me.
I'd like to see the video in which you explain the death of David and Bathsheba's first child as that does bother me. Where is it please.
I made a mistake it’s in chapter 12 of second Samuel’s
They posssed me not passed me
Is it true, if we make the *same* mistake over and over, does that make it a sin! No a one time mistake, of course that is not a sin!
I love this priest way of teaching Godly-related matter. He's doing it with his contagious smile instead of being serious. Keep feeding Jesus lambs and sheep, father Mike ( coincidentally ,you have the same name as my husband)
Matthew 23:9
@@jesuslovesu3948 On that chapter, Paul was telling the Corinthians.....'" For though, you might have ten thousands Instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many FATHERS, for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel"
Paul was the FATHER of the Gospel to the early Christians( ALL disciples were , since they were the very first ones to spread it).
Was Paul called FATHER by the early Christians? Most possibly, yes !!
He was the FATHER of the Gospel, just like the Pope/Cardinals/Bishops and Priests are the FATHERS of the Gospel today, since the REAL gospel of Jesus can only be found inside the CATHOLIC CHURCH.
@@rosalindaworsham9322 Even if Paul was called "father", if he could would he not have told those ppl not to stop calling him 'father'?
Btw: Paul was not in any way the father or writer or anything of the Gospel, so certainly not 'father' in any way...
Even less than him the Pope/Cardinals/Bishops and Priests would be FATHERS of the Gospel today in any way, why would they? makes no sense!!
Tell me: what is 'the Gospel of Jesus'? and why is it inside your church and not written in the Bible?
@@jesuslovesu3948 What do you mean by not written inside the bible?
Have you read the entire bible?if you did, then you should have known the history of this church as being the one and ONLY church founded by Jesus HIMSELF.
There are THREE undeniable chapters/verses written inside the bible that are undeniable PROOFS of this church foundational history.Will write them down after I eat my dinner .
@@jesuslovesu3948 Let me answer your question first pertaining to.....
" what is the gospel of Jesus"?
The GOSPEL of Jesus is about his entire life,...... from nativity, ministry, ,ALL of the miraculous/Jaw-dropping and Godly works he did, his sufferings, death, Resurrection and SALVATION, that whosoever BELIEVES in him and DO the GOOD WORKS that he did might be save.That's his command to his disciples and that command is what the Catholic church is doing today and tomorrow..
Read on as I will share with you the THREE chapters that show the undeniable and authentic foundation of this church and why this church is being referred/called as the most........
Traditional
Legendary
Customary
Original
Genuine
Real
Authentic
and Masterbuilt by the GODman himself who was/is Jesus.
Dear Fr. Mike would you consider talking in a calm, slower pace , I can hear you very well, however I feel like I'm in an auction 😂. It's unecessarily rapid
WHO HIT THE DISLIKE BUTTON!!!!!???????
A child of God with freewill.
May God bless them and keep them now and forever. Amen .
Good Lord , You're hilarious !:With all capitalized letters:):)
@@rosalindaworsham9322 JUST JOKING! 🤣🤣🤣
@@cathycarter4772 Joke accepted:)
@@rosalindaworsham9322 😂😂😂😂
This temporary world actually are devil gaming only 👹
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I don't want a skateboard.
Yikes. I do not like experiencing the consequences of my private and/or personal sin. Maybe I should stop sinning altogether. I can be so foolish sometimes or short-sighted. These videos are terrifying. I fear the Lord's judgment so much. Not to be weird, what are the consequences of masturbating?
Fr. Mike - you mention reconciliation doesn't follow forgiveness ( necessarily) & I've watched your video on forgiveness, where you talk about trust as opposed to reconciliation.
I've always thought or understood that forgiveness does involve reconciliation, in most circumstances, otherwise you are bearing a grudge, surely?
If there is no reconciliation then you are treating that person as if they are still in sin against you.
If you are reconciled then you will even trust that person again.
There are situations when it may be inappropriate to be reconciled eg with people who burgled you, or assaulted you etc.
If a partner betrayed you ( in whatever way) & you forgive them, and you decide to reconcile then you agree to trust them & "forget" their sin ie it's not a topic you throw back at them when you're cross.
Forgiveness is difficult - because reconciliation is the best place to be as opposed to I forgive you but I'm no longer your friend, or sibling, or parent/child or partner & I will never trust you again.
That sounds like a grudge & not forgiveness. That sounds like holding onto the pain.
That type of forgiveness anyone can do with little or no effort.
But that is not a soul-deep forgiveness.
Isn't that our eventual aim with forgiveness? A real deep down "letting go" & healing of one's soul. And then to love them on top of it all.
No easy feat.
I agree. Forgiveness without reconciliation is just a tactful way of saying that he doesn't believe in forgiveness. Fr. Mike better be careful when he prays the Our Father: "Forgive us in exactly the same way we forgive others".
@@tomislavostojich9748
Didn't South Africa have "Reconciliation " events after the overthrow of the De Clerk government & release of Mandela ?
The idea being not just to express the horrors and to try to forgive and then to put them down, but to reconcile the whole nation, black & white in order to move forward ?
I feel Christians are too busy patting themselves on the back to actually stop & see how they can, or rather should, go the extra mile & ask the Holy Spirit to do this for them ! By his power, by his might, not theirs.
For me these lessons in virtue are a lifelong battle & I'm often in disbelief at how many imperfect Christians appear so self - satisfied !
They've stopped their journey prematurely.
@@tomislavostojich9748
Didn't South Africa have "Reconciliation " events after the overthrow of the De Clerk government & release of Mandela ?
The idea being not just to express the horrors and to try to forgive and then to put them down, but to reconcile the whole nation, black & white in order to move forward ?
I feel Christians are too busy patting themselves on the back to actually stop & see how they can, or rather should, go the extra mile & ask the Holy Spirit to do this for them ! By his power, by his might, not theirs.
For me these lessons in virtue are a lifelong battle & I'm often in disbelief at how many imperfect Christians appear so self - satisfied !
They've stopped their journey prematurely.
Mothers who were raised by their mothers in single parent homes cannot stand to see their children disciplined. they spoil their children fearing to lose their friendship. Our 2 thirty something sons can't even pay the light bill in the free house we provide for them.
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Men have the worst desires tours women's life. What is the logical things of thinking....
Not good.
Why not just teach us what's wrong without having us make mistakes?
1. If we didn't make mistakes (a.k.a. sin), God would be forcing this on us, and we wouldn't have free will. He gave us free will because he doesn't want to force us to love Him. 2. A good father allows us to learn on our own without forcing us to do good, but helps us when we fall down.
I'm wondering, how would he do this? Any suggestions?
@@highqueengdg4046 I'm not saying we can't have free will. I'm just saying clearly god can teach us the lessons we need without letting us go through such horrible things. You don't need to teach how important parents are by letting a kids parents die, there's other ways to do it. So why does god teach that way sometimes?
@@Topazdemonia So now you're not talking about why God allows mistakes, but why He allows suffering. This is a more complex issue, but the biggest answer would be, He knows something better will result from this. (But he doesn't cause evil, and that's another topic that we'll only fully understand in heaven.) Taking your example, the "purpose," if you will, of a kid's parents dying will not *only* involve teaching that kid. Perhaps their parents' mission was completed, and it was time for heaven. Like Fr. Mike once said, there are no "side characters" to God. Back to your question: God has His ways. He sees the bigger picture, and what He allows is the absolute best way.
@@highqueengdg4046 I mean they're very similar issues. Obviously we learn from our mistakes because they cause of suffering to some degree, otherwise we wouldn't learn from them. I'm asking why can't god just teach us what's right and wrong before we make the mistake. Why add the extra step of mistakes (which does include suffering as stated above) when he could simply just not
His tan on his face is terrible
And it is your business because …….
He sure allows child rapists and traffickers many opportunities to make their mistakes thats for sure lol, at the expense of the victims
*WHERE ARE YOUR EYEBROWS BRO ARE YOU DOING DRAG?????* 👀✍️
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