4 SUBTLE Ways to Tell Whether You Are Living in the Flesh as a Christian

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  • What does it mean to live in the flesh? The Bible has a lot to say about living in the flesh versus walking in the spirit. This is part one of a 2-part series. In the next video I’ll talk about what it looks like to walk in the spirit. I encourage you to take the test in this video and post your score in the comments section.
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  • @thebeatagp
    @thebeatagp  2 года назад +73

    Hey family happy Friday! I challenge you to watch this video and put your score below! I’m sure we all have work to do but be encouraged!

    • @NBTony
      @NBTony 2 года назад +6

      I like this video. But of course our works can't save us. It's by faith we are saved. That's acknowledging our sins, taking it before God and confessing it and having the faith He will heal us.
      God wants a willing heart, he as the power to give it to us..

    • @kcutie359
      @kcutie359 2 года назад +1

      God bless u, I’m glad God sent u to me!

    • @frankiec2765
      @frankiec2765 2 года назад +1

      Happy Friday to you sir!

    • @justingary5322
      @justingary5322 2 года назад +4

      Awesome putting yourself out there on the spot for self evaluation and judgement brother Allen Parr I really appreciate your Christ centered and Scripturally accurate content for the furtherance of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️👊. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college student. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
      I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
      Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
      Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
      ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of but not macro or micro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
      Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant.

    • @frankiec2765
      @frankiec2765 2 года назад +1

      @@justingary5322 Excellent post Justin! God Bless.

  • @WalkWithFaith7
    @WalkWithFaith7 2 года назад +39

    Really need to work on not yelling and cussing at my childrens hurts my heart even messaging this I use to have a lot of anger Jesus has helped me a lot but that stuck out to me, didn’t think to much of it ☹️

    • @anthonyvasquez8924
      @anthonyvasquez8924 Год назад +4

      You got it! It’s hard but love is the way! Ask yourself “is this an act of love or hate?”

  • @hobidescisions553
    @hobidescisions553 2 года назад +127

    i am struggling with majority of this, but im thankful to get the clarity on what i need to work on.

    • @KFP617
      @KFP617 Год назад +2

      Same.
      Most of us are. Stay blessed🙏🏾

  • @praisethemosthigh8047
    @praisethemosthigh8047 2 года назад +7

    When you spoke of idolatry I honestly said to myself, 'no I don't have any of these issues he has mentioned here' until seconds later the Ruach (Spirit) reminded me of when I place my own fears above God and His Word. Sometimes idolatry doesn't come in the most obvious of ways. I pray this serves as a reminder to anyone else who may be in need of the same reminder I received. I pray if anyone is dealing with their own fears as I have and do, that it flees from you now in the name of Yahusha (Jesus). Be blessed!

  • @CharmeleSuccess
    @CharmeleSuccess 2 года назад +92

    I scored 15. I have been struggling with fantasizing ALOT!Thanks to you, I figured out today that goes into impurity. I’ll be praying and studying on it.

    • @juliagrace1242
      @juliagrace1242 2 года назад +20

      I can relate to your struggle with fantasizing. Most of the time, I'll wake up in the morning with my thoughts completely unchecked as it goes straight to a whole new world created by me. And it's hard, but the indwelling Holy Spirit strengthens us through the rememberance of the word to overcome these things of the flesh. Praying for your victory in this area!

    • @Actavella
      @Actavella 2 года назад +15

      I’m glad I’m not alone! I create relationships that literally do not exist, it’s very troubling to me!

    • @ericaconner5567
      @ericaconner5567 2 года назад

      I got a 14

    • @KurosakiLuvar01
      @KurosakiLuvar01 Год назад

      But what is wrong with imagination? So I can’t paint, play video games and draw?

    • @boardst8086
      @boardst8086 Год назад

      @@Actavella same

  • @butterflyygirl
    @butterflyygirl 2 года назад +80

    I have 11/20 on this
    Sexual sin - 3 (Ive struggled for years and i want to improve)
    Spiritual - 1 (I listen to secular music every day and i idolise one famous person and ive done so for years)
    Social sin - 3 (I am rude outwardly and can be angry inwardly)
    Societyal - 4 (I fall of when theres a party, but i dont party very often)
    I have just recently joined a church so soon i might be better please pray for me.

    • @harrietbih2238
      @harrietbih2238 2 года назад +13

      You're so honest. God loves that

    • @wendyjenkins6076
      @wendyjenkins6076 2 года назад +1

      @@harrietbih2238 I'm praying for you

    • @MrClean-ml5sv
      @MrClean-ml5sv 2 года назад +5

      First step is admitting you need to step up ur game. It’s good you’re being honest. Just keep praying and working hard bro. My score is around that aswell, it’s tuff but we got it.

    • @isakayyik966
      @isakayyik966 2 года назад

      What type of sekularisme music?

    • @garrettahern3813
      @garrettahern3813 2 года назад +1

      I got like a 7 bro, not good but I have to be honest with myself

  • @geebee1514
    @geebee1514 2 года назад +191

    LIVING IN THE FLESH
    1. 3- sexual sin - masturbatIon
    2. 3- spiritual sin - too much social media and TV
    3. 5 - Social sin
    4. 5 - Societal sin
    Thank you Bro. Parr for being so transparent and honest.

    • @michelleadebiyi2341
      @michelleadebiyi2341 2 года назад

      i pray lord delivers you from masturbation. i used to do it and I’m happy to say I’m completely off it now. Your time is coming🙏🏾.

    • @paulnwankwo488
      @paulnwankwo488 2 года назад +9

      1. 2 Sexual sin
      2. 4 Spiritual Sin
      3. 4 social sin
      4. 5 Societal sin

    • @thebeatagp
      @thebeatagp  2 года назад +13

      Great job my friend! Thanks for sharing.

    • @wendyjenkins6076
      @wendyjenkins6076 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for sharing 👊

    • @Ode_the_Sage
      @Ode_the_Sage 2 года назад +6

      1.3- sexual sin ( I sometimes the lewd jokes and some impure thoughts)
      2.5- spiritual sin( i spend a lot of time with god)
      3.5- social sin( I'm content with what i got )
      4.5- Societal sin (I am a very introverted person)

  • @anointedanomaly3282
    @anointedanomaly3282 2 года назад +41

    I sometimes struggle with #1 when dating due to my marriage being placed on hold. My now ex wife filed for a divorce against me after 10 years of marriage. We were separated, but still talking in 8 years of separation co parenting our daughter. It took time and growth with God for me to realize my sin which caused the separation and divorce, but by the time I realized my error, it was too late in 2021. I wanted to keep our household together and not be another divorced husband. I sought God for restoration, but He revealed unto me that He wanted to restore us, but He also gave us freewill and to move on. We both grew stronger in our relationship with God, but we grew apart. I also struggled with alcohol addiction, but I overcame it by the grace of God.

    • @issic_evolve
      @issic_evolve Год назад +1

      This is my situation also brother but only been married for 3 years separated for 1 have a 2 year old daughter it sucks cuz my daughter is suffering me also because of my actions n hers but imma let God handle it 🙏💖

  • @Diskifaith
    @Diskifaith 2 года назад +64

    We all need God's grace in all those areas. Thank you, brother Allan.

  • @jdkingsly
    @jdkingsly 2 года назад +108

    I scored lower than I would have thought when you first mentioned there would be a quiz. Praise the Lord for his mercy, forgiveness, patience, and grace during the sanctification process. Thanks for taking the lead and being honest about where you are. Looking forward to the second video for sure.

  • @donaldbrown6829
    @donaldbrown6829 2 года назад +93

    My Score
    Sexual - 3 (I admit I do have some lustful thoughts, I pray everyday several times per day, confessing and repenting, asking forgiveness & to be delivered from this sin .)
    Spiritual - 4
    Social - 3 (no hatred, occasional swearing.)
    Societal - 5
    Overall - 15
    Brothers and Sisters please pray for me and I am praying for you as well, I can't wait for the 2nd video... Thank you Pastor Parr for this and all your teachings and videos....

    • @wendyjenkins6076
      @wendyjenkins6076 2 года назад +2

      Praying for you my brother

    • @kelseykjarsgaard5774
      @kelseykjarsgaard5774 2 года назад

      Maybe its just natural and not sinner

    • @KM-zn3lx
      @KM-zn3lx Год назад

      He used percentages and not number score so it's a little confusing.

  • @FineWineFletch
    @FineWineFletch 2 года назад +2

    Let's just say I need more Jesus! Pray for me yall and I'll do the same for yall!

  • @ayuk4Jesus
    @ayuk4Jesus 2 года назад +24

    i struggle with sexual sins but slowly thanks to the Lord is becoming less and less of a problem. my biggest area where i struggle with is either idolatry just putting little things before God or just loosing my temper and cussing at a friend or family member.

  • @helenperez9828
    @helenperez9828 2 года назад +76

    Your humility is always refreshing, it reminds me they’ll will always have something to work on this side of heaven! May God continue to bless you brother 😊

    • @fredarroyo7429
      @fredarroyo7429 2 года назад

      Being honest about being in sin is being humble? False humility

    • @helenperez9828
      @helenperez9828 2 года назад +2

      @@fredarroyo7429 absolutely! Many ppl struggle with the sin of PRIDE! And is hard for em to see the sin that’s truly hindering their walk with God!

    • @fredarroyo7429
      @fredarroyo7429 2 года назад

      @@helenperez9828 But the root of every sin is pride, so the people that don't confess their sins and refuse to see the sins they do have have pride , and the ones who are honest and say that they have sins they struggle with have pride also, there is no humility in both cases.

    • @helenperez9828
      @helenperez9828 2 года назад

      @@fredarroyo7429 I don’t see it that way, the only way one can come before the Lord in repentance is in humility

    • @fredarroyo7429
      @fredarroyo7429 2 года назад

      @@helenperez9828 yes, they have to forsake it , if you don't forsake it , then you arent truly sorry for it, just being honest about it and not forsaking it shows no humility , just fake humility.

  • @ivonnegutierrez9744
    @ivonnegutierrez9744 2 года назад +47

    Perfectionist here even in the Lord. Gave myself 5 in all categoris but a 2 in the category of Idolary. I put fam,work, and cleaning the house as priority in many ocassions limiting time in prayer and even church worship. Very eye opening and convicting video. Pastor Allen, I just want too add that your channel, videos, teaching, community and programs and the impact they have in people who are hungry for God(not just followers), cannot be measured with just a simple like or views. Continue doing God's work, His opinion is the only one that matters.

    • @gabrielatallent7576
      @gabrielatallent7576 2 года назад +12

      I wonder if there's anyone on this earth really who doesn't struggle with idolatry in some form or fashion. I feel like we all have something that we tend to put before God at times.

    • @markforsyth1984
      @markforsyth1984 2 года назад +1

      @@gabrielatallent7576 Very good point. Just trying to dig a little here. God holds each person accountable for their sins and he will not put the sins of a parent on the children and vice versa...but I do believe that the verse that mentions the curse to the third and fourth generation is due to the parent pursuing idolatry. Theres something to be said about that and I'll need to study that more.

    • @markforsyth1984
      @markforsyth1984 2 года назад +5

      @@gabrielatallent7576 Also. Its said that we should spend some time in the word. 10 or 15 minutes to start. Do a quick devotional..in our walk with God. That is a process. Our time spent with Him will increase as our faith increases and we will want to meditate on His Word day and night. Our faith overcomes this world. We'll want more of Him and less of us. But this is the area that takes diligence because it involves time and our time is short and today is the day of salvation. As imitators of Christ Jesus. We have to be about the fathers business and I tell you what..distractions are everywhere.

    • @thebeatagp
      @thebeatagp  2 года назад +5

      That was so kind of you. You have no idea how encouraging that is to hear. Blessings to you Ivonne.

    • @messalinavozza7928
      @messalinavozza7928 2 года назад +1

      @@HasanUnknown very happy that you believe in Christ thats faith... that most Christian still struggle with... but i would love you to spend time with more Christans and learn more of who Jesus was, and why is died for all mankind including Muslims... not only thats he alive in heaven... hes power is still operating in faith... hes love, and mercy is on this earth.. ❤️

  • @chaserichardson3357
    @chaserichardson3357 2 года назад +16

    I scored a 16/20 I struggle with impure thoughts sometimes and you know here and there I might get jealous or there is division with certain people or I might put something above god you know like give that certain thing more time. But just a reminder that everyone struggles with sin and I still need tons of work in my life but nobody’s perfect and that day will come when we will beat sin together with Jesus but until then the spirit will sustain you and heal you and save you from sin. God bless.

  • @birddude2000
    @birddude2000 2 года назад +38

    My Sin Score
    Sexual - 4 (Occasional lustful thoughts and viewing questionable images.)
    Spiritual - 5
    Social - 2 (Hatred, resentment, occasional swearing.)
    Societal - 5
    Overall - 16
    Not too shabby, but room for improvement. I’m not used to commenting but I feel safe here. 👍

    • @tonebonebgky2
      @tonebonebgky2 2 года назад +2

      Don't worry my Christian brother or sister, we're all struggling here, I'm myself graded a 16 or so, if you had said 19 or 20 I would have worried about you not being honest with yourself.

    • @rohithjacob4699
      @rohithjacob4699 2 года назад +1

      I have 8/20🥲

    • @teacherify1168
      @teacherify1168 2 года назад +2

      thank you for being honest with yourself even if it's tough but it's good to be so that you can see what to work on. BTW I got 11

    • @SkyyLight7
      @SkyyLight7 2 года назад

      Sin score
      Sexual-4 (unhappily married so fantasize abit)
      Spiritual - 3 way too busy with work. Allow others to hinder my time with God. NO MORE!
      SOCIAL 1
      Much fighting with husband; much strife,; resentment, anger
      Societal 2
      Drink to cope
      Horrifying score 😢 pray for me yall

  • @thehandleishothott
    @thehandleishothott 2 года назад +11

    I think this is a good exercise as it is bible based but there can be danger in living out life with a checklist like this. One can strive towards being self righteous. I say this with Rom 3:23 in mind

  • @joshuarivera4657
    @joshuarivera4657 2 года назад +26

    Thank you for this video, I definitely needed it! I scored 65%, a few of your breakdowns on types of sin were eye opening for me. Didn't realize how much of a struggle Idolatry is for me.

    • @XeroDLight
      @XeroDLight 2 года назад +2

      Woot! Same score too. Pray that we both improve in our areas we struggle the most.

  • @gurujimmy4536
    @gurujimmy4536 2 года назад +4

    My scores are 2,3,3,5 respectively. That is a 13/20. Which is barely passing. I thank God for His grace and love to keep working on me, my mind and heart. Thank you brother Allen for making this content.

  • @joeyhackney3017
    @joeyhackney3017 2 года назад +2

    Six, yes a 6.
    I struggle a lot with a lot.
    I ask forgiveness EVERY DAY.
    He, JESUS, blesses Me EVERY DAY by waking Me up.
    I am never going to get to 20, but I am trying.
    Thanks Allen.

  • @schterica11
    @schterica11 2 года назад +5

    Scored a 10. Need to get it together, through Christ Jesus. Thank you Lord. ❤🙏🏽

    • @tiff1622
      @tiff1622 2 года назад +1

      Praise God! 👐

  • @meanstreak1986
    @meanstreak1986 2 года назад +13

    Thank you brother Allen for another inspired video! I am in full time ministry as a missionary. My lowest score was a 3 on Spiritual sins and I identified the exact same things you did. Idolatry specifically. I can often put my work/ministry, personal hobby’s and entertainment before God. Forgive me Lord Jesus and help us all move closer to You!

  • @sasuberson
    @sasuberson 2 года назад +1

    Score 17/20
    Sometimes lash out at my siblings when we get into arguments. God will help me work on this area of my life. Also prioritizing him in my day, I too easily get distracted by social media and school that I don't read my Bible often. God is merciful and he will help me improve. For anyone reading this don't be too hard on yourself. Life is not easy. Let's try to stay in prayer so we can have the weapons to fight off all of these fleshly desires. We can do it with God's help.

  • @letsprayandfasttogether9618
    @letsprayandfasttogether9618 2 года назад +5

    Pray God strengthens His children, pours more fire upon them and gives them more discernment

    • @darrellpenn5341
      @darrellpenn5341 2 года назад

      Not fire 🔥🔥 😢 that represents judgement you mean mercy mercy mercy 😭😭

    • @letsprayandfasttogether9618
      @letsprayandfasttogether9618 2 года назад

      @@darrellpenn5341 Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

    • @darrellpenn5341
      @darrellpenn5341 2 года назад

      @@letsprayandfasttogether9618 Yes my brother I know that verse but noticed what John said the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire but the wheat he will gather into his barn. Jesus talked Alot about Judgement and that what is scary especially Matthew 7 and 15 so his words are very scary and sometimes confusing but I hope he has forgiven me and I hope when I die ⚰️💀 it won't be a surprise. I hope faith in him is enough and there wasn't some secret deed I had to do otherwise I'm doomed. Also John 15 is to he takes away the branch that does not bear good fruit

    • @justingary5322
      @justingary5322 2 года назад

      Awesome putting yourself out there on the spot for self evaluation and judgement brother Allen Parr I really appreciate your Christ centered and Scripturally accurate content for the furtherance of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️👊. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college student. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
      I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
      Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
      Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
      ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of but not macro or micro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
      Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant.

  • @SUMITJOHN
    @SUMITJOHN 2 года назад +6

    I appreciate your honesty and transparency, bro. Please pray for me. I wanna be led by the Holy Spirit in every area of my life.

  • @zedebs5044
    @zedebs5044 2 года назад +14

    This is my score
    1. sexual sin: 3
    it is what i struggled with the most. Its better than what it was. I pray to the lord to help me through it
    i feel more free and forgiven.
    2. Spiritual sins: 3
    im trying to build back my relationship with God, i've been distracted from him for so long and getting back to
    him fills me with happiness. i want more than anything to better my relationship with him 😊.
    3. Social sins: 5
    i feel great where i am. I am inpired by people instead of being jealous and i know that if God is with me, everything
    will be possible for me. I shall follow God's plan for me.
    4. Societal sins: 5
    im an ambivert with a good head on her shoulders. I will never find myself in those sins, tbh they are repulsive to me.
    overall I want to heal my relationship with God and with eye opening Christian content such as this video i feel like
    im on the right path. Thank you brother Parr

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 2 года назад

      What he failed to mention in this video, and maybe he will address it in the summary of this series, is that God said He would never leave us nor forsake us, and that no one can snatch us from His hand! Praise God for that! He said He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.... and He said "it is God in you both to desire and to do accoring to His will..." It doesn't say, "I will never leave you, unless you are weak, as I have made you, and you struggle, and I know that you have, are, and will struggle with particular areas during this life." I must have missed THAT Scripture. I will close with this, if my relationship with God is based on my tenuous grasp of Him, and not His eternal grasp of me, then I am lost, have been lost, and will be lost. But God..... HALLELUJAH!

  • @wendyjenkins6076
    @wendyjenkins6076 2 года назад +13

    Thank you brother Allen for being so honest 🙏

  • @Rick51
    @Rick51 2 года назад +21

    I'm just going to be straight up, this is what I graded myself:
    2.5/5
    3/5
    5/5
    5/5
    I got a lot of work to do and you brother Allen have made me realize that, so for that I thank you.

  • @jahzyjase
    @jahzyjase 2 года назад +10

    Love those video!!!! welcome back to your first love teaching the Word!!!!🙏🏽💞 God bless you pastor!!

  • @inspiration28
    @inspiration28 2 года назад +4

    Allen, I almost wish I could tell you this in person....THANK YOU. This was was a very very huge blessing to my life. And I so respect you more for even being more open about your spiritual life. It has really blessed me. God bless you and your family Sir! You helped me 🙏

  • @coryg5753
    @coryg5753 Год назад +1

    I love your honesty Mr. Parr; something that's lacking in today's society.

  • @mackenziebell9937
    @mackenziebell9937 2 года назад +7

    Thank you so much for making this video. It really has opened up my eyes to see the areas of my life I need to work on. Thank you!

  • @katherineprice96
    @katherineprice96 2 года назад +6

    I just want to encourage you brother. Your channel is needed in these days. Thank you for starting this channel and sharing God’s Word boldly. This is blessing many.

    • @-HolySpiritDove-
      @-HolySpiritDove- 2 года назад

      Prayer Request
      Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!
      I wish you well, my fellow sisters and brothers in Christ.
      Islam has approximately 1.8 billion people in captivity in the world.
      This can change.
      Scripture, Lord Jesus:
      ‘Must first Bind the strongman before can do anything else.’ (Mark 3)
      ‘If Believe in Me, you will do Greater things (Miracles) through My Name,
      so Father is Glorified.’ (John 14)
      ‘Woke, rebuked the wind, raging waters, & storm subsided, “where is the Faith?”’ (Luke 8)
      ‘Faith to move mountains.’ (Matthew 17)
      Please consider Praying on Islam
      related to this Prayer, regarding the Pillar of Islam, for our Lord Jesus Christ
      (The Lord will know what you mean, when you & others Pray on it).
      Everyone will know that this Prayer is successful, when we see-hear it happen in the world.
      So please consider the possibility of any combination of items below:
      of Praying everyday for the next 2 weeks (14 days, June 14-27),
      with maybe 44 minutes in Prayer & Joyful Hopeful Song Praise;
      & optionally doing at least 1 half-meal (or full meal) fasting per day if able to
      (not for: the pregnant, nor children & teenagers);
      while finding something of benefit/desirable to sacrifice (give-up) on;
      etc.
      The more devout the better.
      Now let us all be coordinated as 1 body
      from across the world for God together,
      and see this Miracle happen soon!
      If uncertain, please Pray to Verify. 🙏
      In Christ,
      God Bless! ⛅💖😇✨💫

  • @jacobredmon171
    @jacobredmon171 2 года назад +12

    Amazing video as always, thank you so much for being vulnerable! I scored a 13/20 or 65% so I’m barely passing… oof
    I scored a 3 on the first section, a 3 on the second section a 3 on the third section and a 4 on the last section. Really valuable quiz and shows me the areas I need to work at!

  • @drewhall6569
    @drewhall6569 2 года назад +2

    9 out of 20 so a 45%
    I got a lot that the Lord is working on in my life but I thank God for His grace and still loving me and wanting to work on me

  • @cherylanderson482
    @cherylanderson482 2 года назад +1

    I did pretty well, but I struggle with letting go of resentment and bitterness towards some family members. I don't see them often, but it would be an obstacle to developing a closer relationship with them. I also struggle with coveting other people's seemingly easier live. Of course, I know they have problems and issues I cannot see. I am asking God to help me see myself honestly and point out any other areas of struggle I may be blind to. Thanks for this open discussion.

  • @PillarOfGrace
    @PillarOfGrace 2 года назад +4

    This was such an honest and pure video. Thank you for this.

  • @TandZAptLife
    @TandZAptLife 2 года назад +5

    We just studied this in our Sunday school lesson this week! Great message!

  • @thekeytokrissy1305
    @thekeytokrissy1305 2 года назад

    Allen I just want to thank you for being so open and honest with your viewers!

  • @Toyz3578
    @Toyz3578 2 месяца назад

    This was an excellent teaching. Definitely shed light on some sins that I’ve hidden and downplayed. Working on the drinking/turning up, doesn’t happen often but it’s still a stronghold that I want to turn over in Jesus name ♥️🙏🏽

  • @karvind
    @karvind 2 года назад +5

    Thank your for this teaching.

  • @rachelseay
    @rachelseay 2 года назад +12

    I got 16/20 so an 80%, which shows me there is always room to grow. I scored myself a 3 in spiritual sins and social sins cause I know I often put things before God (being my husband, my kids, my work, or my school) I am developing that area of my life. 3 for social sins cause sometimes I get angry in the flesh and occasionally cuss, and I know I fight with some levels of resentment deep within me, not to the point of hatred, but I notice it especially when I get angry how that resentment towards someone who has hurt me will creep it’s ugly head up or at least tries to.
    Sexual and social sins I rated myself 5, I use to struggle with both of those but God has really worked within me on those two areas and it’s no longer areas that I struggle with. PTL.

  • @Jasmine-zt3hy
    @Jasmine-zt3hy 2 года назад +1

    I love how Allen is continuously posting things like this so we can keep checking and testing ourselves as Christians. It’s so important to never get too comfortable. We need to constantly keep testing ourselves to make sure we’re fulfilling God’s will.

  • @n_hayo6125
    @n_hayo6125 2 года назад +2

    #1 sexual sins - 1 ( lustful thoughts and images leading to masturbation)
    #2 spiritual sins - 2 ( idolatry)
    #3 Social sins - 3 ( rage,envy ,hatred, unforgiveness, resentment, self ambition)
    #4 Societal sins - 5
    Final score -11/20
    55%
    I come from the most broken places but I am blessed to say that I am a new creature in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is my testimony :)

  • @agustinrodriguez5058
    @agustinrodriguez5058 2 года назад +6

    Great video brother thank you!

  • @zachs23
    @zachs23 2 года назад +14

    Hello Allen, I just now found your channel and I wanted to say that I absolutely love your personality

  • @ryanshuell
    @ryanshuell 2 года назад +2

    You and I scored almost the same. I tend to drink beer or wine a little too much. I told myself today that I need to cut back in this area, and indeed I will do exactly that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here!

  • @MaidenLion717
    @MaidenLion717 2 года назад +1

    I love how you explain these topics, it is so easy to understand. I scored a 15.5/20. It's because I do struggle with anger, and getting stuck on things (which is especially hard with my ADHD). However, after this video I know what I need to work on. Thank you so much, and may God bless you!

  • @lifeinchrist8061
    @lifeinchrist8061 2 года назад +3

    I scored about 60%. I struggle with some of these every day, but I ask God to forgive me for all of them and work better to fix these problems.

    • @jw2442
      @jw2442 2 года назад +1

      This here is the true Gospel, in my opinion. You're relying on God's grace and mercy, not on your own work. I think what Paul referring to was people who has zero care for a holy life, not for those who struggle. Otherwise, by faith alone goes straight of the window and once again it becomes work based, i.e., the law.

    • @markforsyth1984
      @markforsyth1984 2 года назад

      @@jw2442 Well. This is one of those big topics for me personally in my own mind. God does know our thoughts and even our intentions. However. I do not believe in "once saved always saved." If I continue to practice my sin..I do feel guilty and convicted. Grace abounds where sin abounds but I do not have the right to trample on God's grace though I have many times. I can be forgiven of that but at some point I can't just say...well I'm struggling so God will forgive me. Jesus will save His people from their sins. Not necessarily...in their sins. Remember. He told the adulteress that He didn't condemn her but to go and sin no more. We can fall down seven times and get back up. But at some point we've got to quit practicing sin and labeling it struggling. I'm preaching to myself for motivation as well. I don't want to be a hypocrite.

  • @The_Mighty_Chicken_Man
    @The_Mighty_Chicken_Man 2 года назад +9

    These are my results
    Sexual sins: 1
    Spiritual sins: 2
    Social sins: 2
    Societal sins: 5
    I’m such a sinner and I need to change this

    • @logandys9441
      @logandys9441 2 года назад +3

      You got this man God will help you, the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom, I got a 65%

    • @CountDooku24
      @CountDooku24 2 года назад +1

      I’m praying for you. Their are some days where Im so broken I doubt if God loves me. He loves you brother! I do too.✝️

    • @The_Mighty_Chicken_Man
      @The_Mighty_Chicken_Man 2 года назад

      @@logandys9441 thanks for the encouragement, God bless

    • @logandys9441
      @logandys9441 2 года назад +1

      I did some math and I think you got 50% but that’s ok keep on going man you got boy

    • @The_Mighty_Chicken_Man
      @The_Mighty_Chicken_Man 2 года назад

      @@CountDooku24 Thank you so much for the encouragement. I’ll pray for you as well and everyone who sees this video that we may all be changed by it. God bless you

  • @ninajensen246
    @ninajensen246 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm clean..I have the Holy Spirit and He is in control...

  • @pollyannabailey-kumara2804
    @pollyannabailey-kumara2804 2 года назад +1

    I give myself 90% because I do not continuously struggle but flashes of fantazing and and dissensions occur. Thank you for that message Allen,

  • @Dave77220
    @Dave77220 2 года назад +13

    Thanks brother Allen. This is a really useful exercise because it forces us to examine ourselves. My weakness is definitely impure thoughts or adultery in the heart. I think the best way to combat this is to contemplate that Christ suffered for me on the cross for such a sin which makes me sad about my sin. I'd be interested to hear what others have to say about combatting such sin.

    • @tristanhodgden4286
      @tristanhodgden4286 2 года назад

      Scripture memorization

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 2 года назад +1

      What he failed to mention in this video, and maybe he will address it in the summary of this series, is that God said He would never leave us nor forsake us, and that no one can snatch us from His hand! Praise God for that! He said He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.... and He said "it is God in you both to desire and to do accoring to His will..." It doesn't say, "I will never leave you, unless you are weak, as I have made you, and you struggle, and I know that you have, are, and will struggle with particular areas during this life." I must have missed THAT Scripture. I will close with this, if my relationship with God is based on my tenuous grasp of Him, and not His eternal grasp of me, then I am lost, have been lost, and will be lost. But God..... HALLELUJAH!

    • @bryanadamik9892
      @bryanadamik9892 2 года назад +1

      It's a daily battle. Asking God Himself in sincerity to help you overcome this problem is what helped me. It is a struggle at times, but it's worth it. Also walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the desires of the flesh. Is another verse that helps me. I think of things I like to do that are worth much more than this sin is to me, like playing my guitar 🎸 😌 and looking forward to having fellowship with the Lord when I read His Word and meditate on it. Also in the psalms, David says " I have hidden your word in my heart, that I may not sin against You. Also weep and wail over your sins,and purify your hearts, you double minded." Fight the good fight of the faith. Also, look at Moses, who chose to obey God, and suffer with his people, rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. I hope this can help you. May God bless you.

  • @the116chick
    @the116chick 2 года назад +12

    This is exactly what I’m struggling with right now! Thank you.

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 2 года назад +1

      What he failed to mention in this video, and maybe he will address it in the summary of this series, is that God said He would never leave us nor forsake us, and that no one can snatch us from His hand! Praise God for that! He said He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.... and He said "it is God in you both to desire and to do accoring to His will..." It doesn't say, "I will never leave you, unless you are weak, as I have made you, and you struggle, and I know that you have, are, and will struggle with particular areas during this life." I must have missed THAT Scripture. I will close with this, if my relationship with God is based on my tenuous grasp of Him, and not His eternal grasp of me, then I am lost, have been lost, and will be lost. But God..... HALLELUJAH!

    • @the116chick
      @the116chick 2 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitarrmann Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to send that! What a beautiful comment to read and wake up to. I really needed to hear those words today. Blessings!

    • @TheGuitarrmann
      @TheGuitarrmann 2 года назад +1

      @@the116chick All the glory to God! Much love, sweet sister.

  • @michaellastname3924
    @michaellastname3924 2 года назад +1

    Though I feel similarly to brother Parr, I feel listing a score is non profitable because we all seem to asses by different metrics. Instead I'll say "my brothers who battle lust, let's keep fighting the good fight and put on the armor of God daily." I'm greatfup to the LORD for the progress I've seen in pornography addiction, temper, and media over indulgence but it feels like an uphill battle in western culture. Don't ever let shame interfere with your persuit of daily renewal and stay strong brothers and sisters!

  • @virtuouswoman4life555
    @virtuouswoman4life555 2 года назад

    I am so glad that Allen is open about his struggles. That is the sign of a true man of God.

  • @samragill306
    @samragill306 2 года назад +4

    GOD BLESS U PASTOR

  • @cardinalmcqueen7400
    @cardinalmcqueen7400 2 года назад +28

    I scored 16 and I had the same score line up as you pastor except I gave my self a 4 for spiritual sin. However I have so much work to do. I will keep you in prayer 🙏🏾 and thank you for the awesome content it’s been a huge help in my walk with Christ, helping me understand to word.

    • @redroses9053
      @redroses9053 Год назад +1

      It’s not your work give it to God

  • @gershomacheampong944
    @gershomacheampong944 2 года назад

    Thank you Papa Parr. You've been a blessing to me since I joined you channel not long ago. Continue to help us revive in this ministry, may the good Lord bless you.
    I scored 2,2,4,4=12.
    It's my prayer the lord strengthens me and keep me on my toes
    Amen🙏

  • @SittingPrettyH2T
    @SittingPrettyH2T 2 года назад +1

    It’s your honesty for me!! Thanks for your videos 💕

  • @DEXTERGAJADHAR
    @DEXTERGAJADHAR 2 года назад +3

    Hi thank you for this evaluation I graded myself at 80% I struggled with #2 but I am improving

  • @jasonbowman8269
    @jasonbowman8269 2 года назад +5

    I finished with around the same score. I struggle with impure thoughts that stem from my past sexual sins and past porn addiction. I'm not sure how to successfully combat these, but am trying my best to do so. I also struggle with telling dirty jokes. I struggle with internal thoughts when others don't behave the way I think they should as well, but this area is improving. I covet a relationship and am putting finding one as a top priority when I should trust in God and His timing.

    • @susanedghill609
      @susanedghill609 2 года назад +1

      try memorizing scripture....start with one verse and build on it......it may take a couple of weeks to even learn one verse properly and ask the Lord to embed the verses in your heart.....you may be surprised at how powerful the Word is when even your mind begins to go in a wrong direction ..

  • @JerrickMonte1
    @JerrickMonte1 2 года назад

    What a blessing! very rarely do I not agree with you Brother.... this is not one of those times and I have been so Blessed and impressed by your guidance and faithfulness. PEACE be with you.

  • @cxnqueryt7880
    @cxnqueryt7880 2 года назад +2

    This was much needed for me . Lately have been struggling feeling my connection with God and it makes sense . The more I relate to these the further I’ll be away from walking with the Holy Spirit . I struggle with lust the most . It has been my biggest struggle for awhile now

  • @JesusSaves7810
    @JesusSaves7810 2 года назад +3

    Thank you Lord Jesus for guiding me to this video .
    allen did a great job 👍 with this one .
    I really struggled in my younger years with almost all of these sins and mostly before I was saved.
    I am older now and I realize that those things I struggled with and acted out on was hurting me more and my life and was delaying me from having a relationship with GOD.
    But when I first became a Christian most the struggles with was still there
    I was still trying to party / going clubbing and drink alcohol while engaging in flirting and listening to explicit music
    Which my alcohol drinking almost lead me to being r*ped.
    and hooking up with others in a promiscuous way which led to heartbreak 💔 because it was something I wanted to do but when I drank it blacked me out so I caused myself to become a target of date r*pe or one night stands . yes in the morning the walk of shame is real .
    I smoked cigars too which did some damage and caused me to get seriously I'll in the hospital and caused severe pneumonia.
    The alcohol caused something in my stomach lining to inflame up
    I still struggle immoral sexual thoughts, from time to time but I am free now of it having a strong hold on my life Thanks to GOD .
    as for spiritual sin I believe I put more effort into my marriage at times I believe it consumes me so much that I become more distracted from GOD'S plans for me .
    Which my marriage is not like any other relationship I ever had in my life . Rather Peculiar and super stressful .
    I think my relationship was more Stronger with GOD before I got married and wasn't stressed at all or having more mental issues. Everything was so calm and peaceful in my life then.
    Now I find myself going through more of a struggle with my mental health right now due my marriage it has caused triggers for me such as daily PTSD , hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, su*cidal ideations, crying spells, angry outburst, yelling , etc... I know that thinking of my past and constantly being hurt by it is not going help my future one bit and do receive therapy yes I am shame tell about my marriage because is not your typical marriage it's rather a odd one very unique where I stay with my spouse because I am married I know he is trying to get better himself he struggles with PTSD also from being in law enforcement he says . I wasn't ready for marriage and he was and he wanted to get married right away so we did after a short time of knowing each other. ( Which I wanted to get to know him better) and I wished I did . 😢
    He does have a temper sometimes violent , he made a mistake and hit me a few times . I did go to the hospital for him almost k*lling me and i went to the hospital by ambulance . But I still care ❤️ about him a lot . he sometimes calls me names from time to time . he sometimes withheld s*x and that's and my fault because he says that I am always sick mentally and I do have issues with acid reflux. I know TMI
    I thought even " putting my foot down would help" by shouting back , harshly critiquing and threatening to leave will stop let me tell you that was the worse I could have done almost d*Ed from that so now I learning it is my job to stay quiet and calm and rational around him but my mental illness won't seem to work in my favor sometimes causes my spouses anger to flare worse .
    But I know as a woman of GOD I must stay quiet calm and peaceful and communicate no matter what . I now use softer gestures and I am now desecalate the situation and change the subject and so far so good .
    My cortisol levels are at its highest but it is working now
    I just got my spouse a car 🚗 he said he needed
    And help with his legal fees
    So I am doing my job as a wife .
    We just miscarried in march which was a rough time for me and him he was very angry I know I am the blame because my womb wasn't strong enough . 😢
    my spouse says that because of my sins/ actions GOD is " punishing" us and do Not believe this at all
    I told him that GOD is not punishing us
    That we are punishing ourselves
    We are the ones who have to work on our marriage as a team but my spouse says he doesn't believe that the culprit is me .
    And I know arguing back is not the key and it never will be
    My marriage will get better
    I know so
    As long as I do my part and have self control and get help with my mental health like my spouse tells me I will be better in my marriage
    I have to remember that sins do not help any situation
    I will continue to pray 🙏 ❤️ for my husband to grow spiritually and become a great leader in this marriage that he can be so that one day he can start leading me to Christ .
    GOD wants us to have peace and be loving towards each other and I am trying everyday
    And I know today these sins not only can hurt me but severely hurt my relationship with GOD .
    I am Thankful that GOD showed His Loving and Amazing Grace and Mercy on a Wretch like me
    For I was once lost and now I am Saved by The ALMIGHTY SOVEREIGN TRIUNE GOD IN HEAVEN.
    LET ALL POWER HONOR GLORY PRAISE AND THANKS BE TO THE ALMIGHTY SOVEREIGN TRIUNE GOD IN HEAVEN FOREVER AND EVER AND ALWAYS
    IN JESUS NAME
    AMEN 🙏♥️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @elizabethjohn5480
    @elizabethjohn5480 2 года назад +3

    I got an 18 out of 20 . That's 90%. Though it's a good score, I've been struggling with that 10 % way too long. Wish I could victory over these sooner.
    Areas of struggle: 1. Not giving enough time in prayer and study of the word 2. Raising voice in protest or anger

  • @darlenemoragne-sheaff5794
    @darlenemoragne-sheaff5794 2 года назад

    I scored the same as you Allen.
    I do struggle with putting my business before God and having some resentment over past hurts. I'm so much better than I was, but improvement is always needed. Thanks for this test and sharing your score. Let's keep growing together and submitting our hearts before the Lord. Amen.

  • @CG99523
    @CG99523 2 года назад +1

    Needed this video! Thank you brother Allen!

  • @Dsingis
    @Dsingis 2 года назад +4

    My score from 1-5:
    Sexual sins: 0

    • @briantrevino9706
      @briantrevino9706 2 года назад

      Me too brother, I used to struggle with pronography and lust. Still fight thoughts. confessing it to your local pastor, finding a way to eliminate access to it with apps through an accountability partner, and spending genuine time in prayer and worship has helped me overcome this! God bless you.

  • @kdrealtor74
    @kdrealtor74 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for this eye opening exercise pastor Parr!
    For nearly the first time in my life I can say that I do not struggle with any sexual sin. So I gave myself a 5.
    For idolatry, I gave myself a 3 because I most definitely put my job before the time spent with my Lord and for that I am ashamed. I also struggle with fits of rage with my preteen children and husband. Sometimes they push me and I fly off the deep end. And lastly, I never thought of covetness as secretly wishing someone didn’t have something. Not just me not wanting it!
    Praise God for his grace and mercy! 🙏 thank you again!

  • @shaleencullors9648
    @shaleencullors9648 2 года назад

    Wow Holy Spirit. Just praying about a self evaluation this morning..will go over this again...

  • @kissisummitt
    @kissisummitt 2 года назад

    I’m thankful that Jesus covers my Mediocre score! God is so good!!

  • @justingary5322
    @justingary5322 2 года назад +3

    I had a 19/20 SOOOO YEAH 👍🤣. Awesome putting yourself out there on the spot for self evaluation and judgement brother Allen Parr I really appreciate your Christ centered and Scripturally accurate content for the furtherance of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️👊. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college student. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
    I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
    Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
    Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
    ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of but not macro or micro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
    Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant.

  • @theobeegee7750
    @theobeegee7750 2 года назад +1

    Thank you pastor Allen. This video has opened my eyes to areas in my life that I need to work on

  • @LilCaliMojo
    @LilCaliMojo 2 года назад

    Wow. Thank you for being so transparent. Makes me not feel so bad about my scores. This quiz definitely opens my eyes to some things that I need to work on for sure.

  • @justingary5322
    @justingary5322 2 года назад +3

    Awesome putting yourself out there on the spot for self evaluation and judgement brother Allen Parr I really appreciate your Christ centered and Scripturally accurate content for the furtherance of The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏❤️👊. This has nothing to do with the video but please listen if you want to otherwise leave it alone and ignore it. Hello my name is Justin and I'm a Christian and Apologist but I'm also a college student. I'm not a closed minded Theist as I have nothing against Atheists or unbelievers as I speak to them often to understand their reasons for unbelief but we as Christians are convinced of God's Existence due to many real factors). I'm not trying to convert anyone or convince anyone to become Christians as that's The Holy Spirit's job to help people believe but only explain why I believe in Jesus Christ. There's actually evidence of God's Existence in Christianity. First of all there's proof that Jesus of Nazareth existed in history since the writings of Tacitus, Josephus Flavius, Pliny the younger and other historical documents prove that He was living two thousand years ago that even scholars both religious and Atheists agree with historically speaking but not that He's The Divine Son of God because obviously they don't.
    I'm going to give you historical and archeological evidence for God's Existence as The Scriptures have prophecies that predate the events recorded in them by several millennia including Matthew, Hosea and Zechariah which prophesy accurately of the people of Israel becoming a nation again after over 1900 years of being scattered around the nations since the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 A.D. spoken of by Christ in Matthew 23:29-24:3 and returning to their homeland after The Holocaust with Jerusalem as their capital in 1948 exactly as Jesus The Christ said. The prophets including Daniel spoke of the time where several world empires would arise and fall including the Babylonian kingdom, Medes and Persians, Roman Empire, and Saladin and the Muslims which went in consecutive order for the past few millennia. The people of Israel becoming a nation after The Holocaust in 1948 (ironically the melting point of gold as God compares Israel to gold that's tested in fire in Zechariah 13:8 and Jeremiah 16:15) exactly how Jesus The Christ said would happen since God us everything to come in The Scriptures and not just because people were working towards as Atheists claim which are impossible for any regular man to predict.
    Just before anyone says Christianity is a white man's religion made to oppress blacks during slavery you obviously aren't aware that the first Christians were Jews in The Middle East and that Christianity just like any religion can be used by evil and corrupt people to oppress others but you forget that the first Abolitionists/Civil Rights activists were Christians who sought to abolish slavery, racism, segregation, injustice and prejudice throughout American history. Jesus The Christ loves you enough not to give you what we all deserve which is God's Wrath by His Own Blood. Charles Darwin didn't originally come up with The Theory of Evolution over 200 years ago as it is mentioned in the writings of Ancient Greeks who believed in Demons that gave knowledge to philosophers.
    Evolution makes no sense when nothing has evolved after thousands of years of human history and supposedly the first creature came from primordial sludge several millions of years
    ago funny how they won't believe that God an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being created us from the Earth) which came from a supermassive expansion of matter at high temperature that inexplicably created everything in the known universe that supposedly came from nothing billions of years ago. How did the organs evolve before there were bones, skin, substance and how did any creatures see before eyes evolved? I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" I've studied evolution and abiogenesis in the past and read Darwin's " Origin of The Species" and I'm not convinced of but not macro or micro Evolution because there's no evidence of it nor clear observable examples of it where living creatures evolve into other kinds of species plus the fact that fossils don't show evidence of evolution and genetic entropy rules out evolution. The question begs how did two genders evolve from a common ancestor with a perfectly hospitable and sustainable environment with breathable oxygen and resources to survive on inexplicably? Atheists have the burden of proof to explain how everything came to be and why our existence is possible without the Existence of God from an godless perspective just as Christians have to provide evidence of God's Existence and the validity of His Word.
    Evolution requires life to already exist in order to take any effect in living organisms so it doesn't account for the existence of Life and reality. Also evolution is impossible because it goes against The Law of entropy and the second Law of thermodynamics because evolution makes things better whereas nothing continues to get better but decays and turns to absolute destruction in the end. Mark Ridley an Evolutionist said "No evolutionist whether gradualist or punctuationist uses the fossil record as evidence in favor of The Theory of Darwinian Evolution as opposed to special Creation". God's Existence is made perfectly known and observable in the universe as demonstrated in His Handiwork in the intelligently designed manner that Creation was made, human consciences and consciousness historical and archaeological evidence of God's Word being valid history, fulfillment of Bible Prophecies God in His Holiness and Righteousness could give us what we deserve in Hell for our since but He's merciful to give us free will to choose to accept or reject His gift of salvation by grace through faith in His Son Jesus. I don't mean this is any condescending manner but if you'd like to discuss The Scriptures with me or have me listen to your view on anything my instagram account is Savage Christian Kombatant.

  • @lukeharris2622
    @lukeharris2622 2 года назад +3

    Gluttony as well. You probably didn’t have time though

  • @reginanyambo3059
    @reginanyambo3059 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much, continue to be guided by the spirit I did not know alot of things you mentioned. I needed this❤️

  • @frozenstone1787
    @frozenstone1787 2 года назад +1

    I gave my self 4325 I struggle with rage. I am not reading and study God's word the way I should. Thank you for helping me see the problem so I can strive to get into the word of God more🙏❣🙃

  • @butterpecan5642
    @butterpecan5642 2 года назад +3

    My scores:
    Sexual sin- 4 (impure thoughts that just pop up in my mind/impure dreams.
    Spiritual sin- 2 ( being so busy that God isn't first)
    Social sin- 3 (jealousy, envy, strife, fits of anger)
    Societal sin- 5 ( I stay away from all that junk)

  • @mandoparra3487
    @mandoparra3487 2 года назад

    Thanks for being so honest and sharing your thoughts. Keep up the good work.

  • @manoloelizalde8021
    @manoloelizalde8021 Год назад

    Brother Paar - I thank the Lord for your ministry, you are taking me to a deeper understanding of the bible.

  • @kylefritts7709
    @kylefritts7709 2 года назад

    Allen you helped me today find some sins in my life. I'm thankful for this video showing me what they were and to help put me back on the right track. Thank you

  • @antoinestroman3431
    @antoinestroman3431 2 года назад

    This was cool. Giving me direction for what to pray for. Appreciate your boldness and honesty!

  • @beelos1982
    @beelos1982 2 года назад

    Amen . Good stuff my bro!!!
    My grade was identical to yours yet I still need to pruning in my life but I know He is faithful to finish a good work He has begun. Praise God and thank you for the truth you share and your boldness in Jesus Mighty name!
    Unashamed 4 life!!!

  • @DiscoveringJapan1
    @DiscoveringJapan1 2 года назад +1

    I'm thankful to be saved by grace, but also thankful that Holy Spirit convicts me to know that I can always improve. I'll never be a perfect 5 on this side of heaven, but that doesn't mean I stop seeking. Thank you for your commitment to Christ. I recently found your channel and love the teaching! ❤

  • @stephanyv.9256
    @stephanyv.9256 2 года назад

    I got the same score, lots of work to do but this helped me distinguish where I need to start in order to submit fully to the spirit and not my flesh. I had my lowest score in social sin as well, I know it wasn’t mentioned but gossip is something I struggle with so i considered it when scoring myself and it brought me down by a lot. I am excited to start growing in and with God and to see where he takes me for his glory alone!

  • @nancy-lyncarriere4819
    @nancy-lyncarriere4819 2 года назад

    Love how honest you are

  • @angelicaabante8470
    @angelicaabante8470 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this video, it's really relevant to my situation right now, I'm dealing with every kind of sin, sexual sin 4, idolatry3, spiritual sin 4& societal sin4, wowwww i never thought i could this be vulnerable. I need the Holy Spirit every single minute... i'm struggling from time to time...God Blessed you good health &provision Ptr. PARR for the expansion of God's Kindom.. im from Philippines btw.

    • @triciaperry2234
      @triciaperry2234 2 года назад

      Angelica how to get back to God. The holy Spirit I was so deceived and stupid. I feel spiritually cut and given over. I got into world and fornication. I want my soul and body BACK. I NEED GOD and clean. I was so deceived. Please I don't want this. I feel as a pastor kid this is horrible. Why didn't I STOP? I was well made and normal PRETTY and energetic healthy vibrant. I didn't have to keep going. I need to backtrack and get back in HIM. I DON'T REMEMBER a lot. Spiritually broken
      Just not Myself

  • @Jessica-qj2vn
    @Jessica-qj2vn 2 года назад

    Thank you brother Allen for this video. I am currently deployed and the team lead where I am. I have let the stressor of the military and all the extra responsibility get to me to the point of putting the military over my relationship with God in the past month or so. I am trying to get back on track and focus more on my relationship with God and not my problems here or back home with family. Brothers and sisters, please pray for me. God bless you brother Allen, your family, your team and and all your viewers.

  • @peterlicata620
    @peterlicata620 2 года назад

    Repenting and referring back Roman’s 12 to renew my mind in Christ and work to better God bless brother thank you.

  • @zoeyedo6521
    @zoeyedo6521 2 года назад

    my overall score was 13
    thank you for sharing this message,
    god bless you
    and God perfect us in his light 🙏

  • @GODSPEAKS898
    @GODSPEAKS898 2 года назад +1

    Yep! I would say I rate myself at about a 72% There are areas in my life such as my thought life, anger and frustration (especially because of the pandemic), arguments between my daughter and I, however we definitely come together and talk about it and we forgive each other afterwards. My thought life 💭 is sometimes violent because I relate things going on in the world, or because things going on the the political arena and not being able to see my family as well as other things my life is. I praise God that when we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness (First John 1:7-10). I find myself confessing my sins before I go to bed as well. It’s a struggle but I Thank God for our great Comforter, The Holy Spirit. Thank you Allen for sharing this video it’s very helpful. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

  • @kennyfeh5224
    @kennyfeh5224 Год назад

    60%. Sexual sin has always been a struggle but God used an event recently to open eyes and receive deliverance. I’m ashamed, embarrassed but ready to step toward God and leave this particular sin behind me forever. Please pray for me.

  • @ripper12322
    @ripper12322 Год назад

    Thank you for your honesty at the end Mr Parr! It is a hard look into yourself and what you can grow in spiritually. My score was relevantly the same as you.

  • @elainecole9862
    @elainecole9862 2 года назад

    Thank you! This is exactly what I needed and thanks for your transparency.

  • @kvsartist8245
    @kvsartist8245 2 года назад

    God bless you Mr Allen. Your honesty is truly appreciated. May God's grace be with you in the struggles
    I scored a 60%,mainly because I struggle with social sins. I do tend to lord it over others and be argumentative when speaking to people about the Word. I also struggle with my mind running loose when it comes to women, and sometimes mt urge to be in a romantic relationship can become unhealthy.
    May our honesty guide us to grow and thirst for The Spirit!

  • @itsjuicenotwine
    @itsjuicenotwine 2 года назад +1

    I needed this...

  • @lynettelove6712
    @lynettelove6712 2 года назад

    I can’t grade myself because I am not very active. I’m working on my knowledge and skills as I wait on the Lord’s plan for my life. Additionally, I have been able to work on my spirituality and I seek the Holy Spirit, pray, and study my Bible on everything I feel. I alienate myself from worldly things and people as well. I don’t get every decision right because I not omniscient. So I lean on the One who is. So I can’t take this test because I would pass with flying colors. It’s something I can come back to when God deliver me to the final destination of His purpose for me. This was a really good one. I’m going to share it in my various Bible study groups. God bless you!