A Man & His Idols | Spoken Word

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июн 2013
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Комментарии • 1,4 тыс.

  • @kutsu8600
    @kutsu8600 9 лет назад +89

    My strong belief in Jesus has helped me overcome my addiction to sex, porn, masturbation and adultery. Every prayer has made me stronger and now i feel free, free of my addictions, free of my idols, free of my slavery

    • @kutsu8600
      @kutsu8600 9 лет назад +1

      Yeah man thanks. Lust is something really hard to fight and you will often want to give up. I suggest you find a hobby like video gaming or working out. You will also need to remind yourself of how much damage it will do to your soul. I will pray for you and dont worry because god is here for you. :)

    • @kutsu8600
      @kutsu8600 9 лет назад

      Heres a website that can help you: www.howtostopmasturbation.com/pt-13-stopping-masturbation-with-prayer.html

    • @kutsu8600
      @kutsu8600 9 лет назад

      dominick Hodges god bless you

    • @chloebear25
      @chloebear25 9 лет назад

      dominick Hodges Look up fight the new drug. It might help you.

    • @ValentinArnaudov
      @ValentinArnaudov 8 лет назад

      +Dominick Hodges I prayed for you ! God bless !

  • @Positivelymimi
    @Positivelymimi 10 лет назад +25

    When you have a relationship with God it hurts you to see such spiteful hurtful comments about him. He has so much hope and love for us that he even died for people knowing many of them would deny and mock him. Just goes to show how much he loves his children. Jesus is returning soon, repent and accept him into your life now before its too late. God bless.

    • @cubanita365
      @cubanita365 9 лет назад +3

      ***** amen pedro. It's hurts to see so many people so far away from the truth, but they have the right to their choice, and their choice must be respected.

    • @Shadowflare10
      @Shadowflare10 9 лет назад

      Are you talking about Jeff because he isn't saying any hurtful things about God?

    • @Shadowflare10
      @Shadowflare10 9 лет назад

      How do you know, because he said comments, comments aren't just something in under a video, until he says who "You" is, I won't know for certain.

  • @AustinBrownOutSpoken
    @AustinBrownOutSpoken 8 лет назад +62

    After almost dying in the hospital this past week, God has made it very clear to me that he wants me to pursue him in ministry. You give me so much hope and encouragement. I'm 21, but I've never been more determined to do anything in my life. Thank you Jeff.

  • @BrittanyJheanelle
    @BrittanyJheanelle 10 лет назад +22

    The truth in this brought tears to my eyes

  • @MBRSims
    @MBRSims 9 лет назад +60

    This is probably my favourite of your Spoken Word series, Jeff. You managed to sum up the nature of this fallen, broken world that offers us nothing but empty promises. Christ is the only one who delivers.

  • @John-co6mo
    @John-co6mo 10 лет назад +22

    Amen brother Jeff, u nailed it in under 5 mins, what most human fools cant understand after a whole life time

  • @eromedaniel2
    @eromedaniel2 11 лет назад +1

    "Idols they over-promise and under-deliver" This is sooooo true!!

  • @lulul0r
    @lulul0r 10 лет назад +11

    I officially love poetry. God is good

  • @eulaliekamara5736
    @eulaliekamara5736 10 лет назад +27

    Your poems are so motivating!!!!!!!

  • @zyo2502
    @zyo2502 8 лет назад +13

    How can someone possibly not love Yeshua? If religious or not.
    He was the most loving man ever to walk this earth!

    • @phngluimglwnafhcthulhurlye5131
      @phngluimglwnafhcthulhurlye5131 8 лет назад

      +Football Skillz In fact he did never "walk this Earth". There is no evidence for that person. But i kind of like that fictional character of Jesus, I am have to give you that point. But it is the way you like Harry Potter, not the way you like your family.

    • @ThexDodgerx
      @ThexDodgerx 8 лет назад +4

      +ph'nglui mglw'nafh cthulhu r'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
      There's more evidence for Jesus' existence then Julius Caesar. One scholar once said "If we can know anything about history we know he died on a cross"

  • @stinger34airsoft
    @stinger34airsoft 4 года назад +1

    Remembering back in 2013 when I was so far from God but he kept calling me through these videos. Now it’s 2020 and I’m SAVED🙌🏼 thank you Jesus!

  • @Imagionable
    @Imagionable 11 лет назад +1

    Everything you say is not only powerful and intense, but also the truth.
    The emotion you place on each word adds another dimension to what you say, and it makes your whole theme inevitable; I love watching you preach from your heart!
    Continue to walk in Jesus' path because you're truly blessed!

  • @debbieesterhuizen5662
    @debbieesterhuizen5662 10 лет назад +16

    YOU are such an inspiration.......never stop what ur doing!!

  • @jenniferlocher
    @jenniferlocher 9 лет назад +6

    Amen, My Brother in Christ!

  • @lisachanggg
    @lisachanggg 11 лет назад +2

    "Treat my job like my wife, and my wife like a slave" This really just cuts at the heart! I think this poem can be equally applicable to women as well, just with different issues women struggle with. Thanks for speaking hard truths! :)

  • @petranokelainen3618
    @petranokelainen3618 11 лет назад

    Those 4.32 minutes went by like 20 seconds, my heart just dropped. In a good way. Praise God.

  • @keith_hudson
    @keith_hudson 9 лет назад +10

    Man I love your spoken word. Very authentic.

  • @skwurrel5390
    @skwurrel5390 8 лет назад +25

    Dude you get me so pumped

  • @lex94jp
    @lex94jp 11 лет назад

    I just want to say, thank you. I'm a girl that has lost faith long ago but watching your videos listening to your words it gives me hope. I doubt you'll ever read this but you are a true inspiration. And I want you to know you've made a difference in one broken girls life.

  • @amanda263121
    @amanda263121 9 лет назад +1

    I wish all of humanity thought this way,
    Realizng and accepting the words that you share
    Breath taking, positive truth and with style!
    Brought me to tears..
    Thank you

  • @SuperLululu12
    @SuperLululu12 9 лет назад +13

    How could someone dislike this video.

  • @jeremyebers8886
    @jeremyebers8886 9 лет назад +10

    You keep delivering the message GOD gives you brother I can't get enough of it! Stay hungry

  • @acewilliampasion9331
    @acewilliampasion9331 Год назад +1

    7 years after first seeing this, I could significantly compare how I understood this message then, and now that I am following Jesus. And again sir, thanks for this.

  • @Aqsajs
    @Aqsajs 11 лет назад

    I can even count how many times i got chills watching this.

  • @tony47278
    @tony47278 10 лет назад +4

    Amen brother!

  • @JCG1093
    @JCG1093 10 лет назад +19

    Jefferson, you are always on point my dude!

    • @shaq_dean372
      @shaq_dean372 10 лет назад

      Hey if you enjoy Spoken Word please check out my channel. Free.Your.Mind_SpokenWord. Thanks

  • @ctrocks726
    @ctrocks726 11 лет назад

    I've watched this over and over. still gives me chills. great work man.

  • @jamieconlin6123
    @jamieconlin6123 3 года назад

    I just want to let you know that I just got out of prison, and I start everyday out with one of your videos. It helps me have strength and Hope, it gives me things to study on. Your a true inspiration to me , your words speak to me and help me everyday. Thank you.

  • @m-zap1332
    @m-zap1332 10 лет назад +7

    Woah I like the music on this video. Makes it sound so much more mighty.

  • @purple16ave
    @purple16ave 9 лет назад +4

    Well said...nothing but the cold hard truth!

  • @blowitupjimbo5643
    @blowitupjimbo5643 10 лет назад

    This guy has opened my life even more i can't get enough

  • @icautfire123
    @icautfire123 11 лет назад

    This guy never fails to give me chills

  • @janettsanchez8953
    @janettsanchez8953 10 лет назад +5

    YOUR WORDS ARE SO POWEFUL I BEEN HAVING A LOT OF THINGS CROSSING MY MIND, I'M A SINGLE MOM TO A 2YR OLD BOY, I ATTEND CHURCH & I AM INVOLVED IN OUTREACHES ETC. BUT BECAUSE OF HOW THE WORLD PERTRAITS TO BE, I SOME TIMES FEEL THAT I AM FOOLING MYSELF BEING A CHRISTIAN?,. I RECENTLY GOT SAT DOWN FROM MINISTRY & HAVE SEEN THAT I HAVE HAD PUT OTHER THINGS BEFORE MY SON.. YOUR WORDS JUST HAVE A WAY TO LET US SEE TRUTH & CONVICT US, THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS YOU MAKE

  • @marypaulsen7285
    @marypaulsen7285 8 лет назад +3

    Wow....i stubbled on to this gentleman, days ago and what a powerful witness. I have forwarded more of his amazing poetry that is speaks truth so creatively. In Jesus's name i pray that my family and friends may be more solid in truth and move forward in life with the Lord as their Savior. I know we should only boast in the cross, praise to God that uses us for good and sharing the gospel... so.thank you Jefferson Blake for being a faithful messenger.

  • @chrismorgan7911
    @chrismorgan7911 9 лет назад +2

    Brought a tear to my eye man. God Bless you all

  • @SAVUFILMS
    @SAVUFILMS 10 лет назад

    HE GETS TO THE CORE EVERYTIME THATS GOOD!!! GOD BLESS

  • @dereklockhart4186
    @dereklockhart4186 10 лет назад +5

    I was reading Romans Chapter 1 last night, then for the first time watched this video for the first time tonight. Wow!

  • @thedoor5248
    @thedoor5248 9 лет назад +3

    we've all traded the Creator for something created.

  • @sllm2915
    @sllm2915 6 лет назад +1

    i have a celebrity idol in my life and i'm so obsessed with him. i went to his concert too. i knew it wasnt right but i ignored god and went anyway. during summer i grew closer to god and painfully deleted all my videos i took on that day. however, i enjoyed that day and i want to keep 4-5 pictures of that day as a memory, and i'm trying to feed on him less and less until i'm completely over him.
    i feel like i should throw those pictures away too. But my flesh and spirit is battling so hard..

  • @EscapeTheHold
    @EscapeTheHold 11 лет назад

    This is brilliant, praise God for speaking through this man!

  • @sweetgyal66
    @sweetgyal66 10 лет назад +9

    Subscribed. Wish there were guys like Jefferson... "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" matt 9:37

  • @nwandolawal
    @nwandolawal 9 лет назад +3

    Hey man, this is so cool. I'd seen your stuff on TV once but now I have this link! Keep on being close to the Father, so he'll keep reaching many through you..

  • @meganmoen780
    @meganmoen780 11 лет назад

    I've memorized half his videos! His truth blows me away...

  • @maritzah.4039
    @maritzah.4039 9 лет назад +2

    Jeff, thank you for these messages. They are so real and I feel God smiling. Beautiful words and wisdom that have so obviously come from your love for God and his love for you, have transferred into spreading love and wisdom to others around the world. That's a beautiful thing

  • @mahirahmariam
    @mahirahmariam 10 лет назад +11

    I am a muslim but I LOVE LOVE watching your videos :)

    • @MrCDinis
      @MrCDinis 10 лет назад +7

      There's no problem with that. I'm an atheist and I quite enjoyed it because despite the religious part of it, it speaks out the truth and what nowadays society has worst.
      Cheers :)

    • @timothyplumley
      @timothyplumley 10 лет назад

      MrCDinis
      hey reality of the situation is that something beyond mankind is the ultimate... just look into it for yourself, dont take others interpretation for yourself ever.

    • @MrCDinis
      @MrCDinis 10 лет назад

      Timothy Plumley
      what do you mean by "dont take others interpretation for yourself"? ??

    • @timothyplumley
      @timothyplumley 10 лет назад

      i mean read your own bible and then get into a group to discern the points being made.

    • @MrCDinis
      @MrCDinis 10 лет назад

      But... I have no bible xD

  • @bronsonyau
    @bronsonyau 10 лет назад +3

    good work well spoken

  • @BecomingTheJames
    @BecomingTheJames 11 лет назад

    You are truly a living vessel. Even as a young woman and unmarried mother ...you encourage to never give up!

  • @Stephanie-ho3xb
    @Stephanie-ho3xb 8 лет назад +2

    Jefferson, you're amazing and a blessing. praise God for creating you. I always learn something new while rewatching you. So much is God breathed. Thank you brother!

  • @JeffersonBethkepage
    @JeffersonBethkepage  10 лет назад +15

    Hey guys! You can get my audiobook for free right now when u sign up for free trial at jeffbethke.com/audible

    • @jemiin.1842
      @jemiin.1842 8 лет назад +1

      The power, the wisdom and most of all the love of God are in you. 1 Timothy 1:7 Please, always let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit because this was a great example of how God works. God bless you💕✊✊

  • @dogeeatsveggies
    @dogeeatsveggies 10 лет назад +6

    never mind the haters :)

  • @Daniel_Ovidiu
    @Daniel_Ovidiu 10 лет назад

    This should be shown daily on the TV.God bless.

  • @coolmonstermak
    @coolmonstermak 11 лет назад

    Your poems always hit me, and put me back in the right direction.

  • @tuckerthompson3413
    @tuckerthompson3413 8 лет назад +9

    Wow looks like atheist's have nothing else to do but comment on videos on RUclips

    • @phngluimglwnafhcthulhurlye5131
      @phngluimglwnafhcthulhurlye5131 8 лет назад

      +Tucker Thompson Yep. It is forbiden to learn about Jesus, even if i think he is myth!? It i like, if i said you cannot read about Zeus.

  • @lordtomosdecree
    @lordtomosdecree 10 лет назад +3

    I can't look up to Jesus, I mean he gave up and just got nailed in the end hahaha

    • @topcityres
      @topcityres 10 лет назад +30

      He's still looking at you.

    • @KEVINundGIOVY1
      @KEVINundGIOVY1 10 лет назад +34

      And then he rose from the dead.

    • @MurderMyFlesh
      @MurderMyFlesh 10 лет назад +33

      Gave up? You've got to be kidding me! If Jesus would have given up, he would have called on his father to send battalions of angels to save him! Gave up. Ha! You've got it twisted, bro. See, his mission was to die on the cross for us. He persevered and continued forward through the beatings and the torment. He never once gave up. He succeeded! And defeated death! So who are you to say he gave up?

    • @Rayvvvone
      @Rayvvvone 10 лет назад

      Tripwire_ If Jesus would have given up, he would have called on his father to send battalions of angels to save him!
      oh god, why did you forsake me... yeah, right... whatever.. your jesus is a precious idol... he is perfect in every way... and anyone disagreeing with you is possessed by satan or some such stupidity.. it all makes perfect sense... except that it's completely bogus and delusional....
      And horrible bad art.

    • @churchina13
      @churchina13 10 лет назад +7

      You haven't heard the end of the story. Jesus Christ did die on the cross with nails pierced through his hands, and a crown of thorns on His head. God sent Jesus, His Son, to come to earth for this reason - so that Jesus Christ could die on that cross for your sins and for my sins. Three days after Jesus Christ was killed, He rose from the grave! He defeated death! He couldn't have done that without dying for us. The best part? No matter how much we deny Him, He still loves us. It's our choice to come to Him, our choice to live for Him or to deny Him. Please, finish reading the Bible until the end. In the end, He wins.

  • @millionminimagicmice
    @millionminimagicmice 11 лет назад

    This video needed to be uploaded. Everyone needs to hear this...

  • @dottiebox1
    @dottiebox1 11 лет назад

    Its writtian all over your face.You just shine with the light of God.His message comes through u and it just makes me smile.

  • @unitedfilmmakerspro
    @unitedfilmmakerspro 8 лет назад +7

    this dude has ridiculous skills... Ridiculous

  • @anairalexandra
    @anairalexandra 11 лет назад

    Gave me the chills. Thank you Jeff for all you do, God bless and keep spreading Gods word

  • @OccupyHeaven
    @OccupyHeaven 10 лет назад +1

    All praise to The Most High! He's blessed you with great talent brother. May He continue to use you and shine His light so bright. Shalom to the brotherhood ♥

  • @calvarydominique
    @calvarydominique 11 лет назад +1

    "You treat your job like your wife, and your wife like your slave."
    That was really powerful and deep.

  • @salenaklaut2126
    @salenaklaut2126 11 лет назад

    Amen ! I respect this guy so much !

  • @marygrainger597
    @marygrainger597 5 лет назад

    Praise God,hallelujah!!! Amen
    Thank you Jefferson for shinning our LORD JESUS LIGHT so bright,my hope is that we do not end up while trying to learn to learn,understand,discern making someone else our idols,but rather run back to JESUS feets and at His side like Mary did was listened what He was gifting her with,thank you again for your salt,may our LORD GOD In JESUS Mighty name keep on shinning through you, amen,amen, amen

  • @1011moneymike
    @1011moneymike 11 лет назад

    You truly sound like a modern day prophet. Everything just makes sense when you speak. Thank you for uploading these videos they truly inspire me to be better.

  • @geeannie2011
    @geeannie2011 11 лет назад

    Your (God's) poetry is so powerful! Favorite line- Treat my job like my wife and my wife like my slave. . . You are so Blessed Jefferson! My you continue to be Blessed. Your wife is a very Blessed to have you!

  • @kissmeniley1
    @kissmeniley1 11 лет назад

    Woah...I definitely heard him speak right into my heart

  • @Peekingduck
    @Peekingduck 11 лет назад

    Thanks mate, this is crystal clear... what preaching should be like. If church had been like this I would have put up a tent and refused to leave !
    Never been touch by anyone speaking of Jesus, until now... brought tears to my eyes

  • @brentmatthews9416
    @brentmatthews9416 11 лет назад

    I love this guy he opens my eyes

  • @andreslopez4213
    @andreslopez4213 10 лет назад

    I really like how you're addressing the facts, not the religion. Word, great!

  • @Jobros127
    @Jobros127 11 лет назад

    gives me chills.

  • @nickssmith91
    @nickssmith91 11 лет назад

    you are truly blessing. your words cut deep. God bless man.

  • @jackiejohnston6902
    @jackiejohnston6902 11 лет назад

    Jeff's faith in God has really enlightened me and inspired me to be a better child of God. I thank him for this because as far away as I had gotten from The Lord, I was so blind of the grace that God gives to every one of his children and now that my heart is open, I give every problem and small addiction to Jesus and I know that with my willpower He will help me push through it.

  • @DontReadMyNameMarvin
    @DontReadMyNameMarvin 11 лет назад

    This one gave me the chills. True right down to every word. Good job Jeff, keep on moving!

  • @kraezd1
    @kraezd1 9 лет назад +1

    so much truth in one video i cant even handle

  • @ArrieLove101
    @ArrieLove101 11 лет назад

    YOUR VERY LAST LINE. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. i love your spoken word.

  • @msjfarrow8700
    @msjfarrow8700 6 лет назад

    Thank You Jeff for allowing God to use you. Your words are inspired by your love of Jesus. Thanks

  • @emilynicole161
    @emilynicole161 11 лет назад

    Wow. What an amazing message. I am making a bible study at my school and I am using this video!!!! You are so great at speaking. God has blessed you with that gift. Continue to use it!

  • @_CydneyJ
    @_CydneyJ 11 лет назад

    Ugh your spoken word is always good ! I love it

  • @maribyalbanez8705
    @maribyalbanez8705 9 лет назад

    Dude I don't even know how to explain how amazing this was.

  • @thisnurseplans4041
    @thisnurseplans4041 11 лет назад

    God is using you!! What a powerful message.

  • @nyarie.m
    @nyarie.m 10 лет назад +1

    How do some people manage to dislike such a message, like for real guys...smh

  • @Malitubee
    @Malitubee 11 лет назад

    Every single word he said was about me I'm 17. This is simply amazing

  • @PolarBear1192
    @PolarBear1192 11 лет назад

    Im on a Jeff Bethke marathon, very encouraging stuff.

  • @j_njugunason
    @j_njugunason 10 лет назад

    SUCH a strong message, thank you!

  • @bigalexman65
    @bigalexman65 10 лет назад

    so true im crying

  • @lgough90
    @lgough90 11 лет назад

    got chills watching this

  • @staceyelyse3922
    @staceyelyse3922 11 лет назад

    Jeff speaking so much truth its ridiculous!! Take it as a compliment that people "hate" on you...its verification your speaking Gods truths!! God bless you!!

  • @jediscum42
    @jediscum42 11 лет назад

    You and Alyssa always seem to deliver what I need to hear -- you guys are truly a light in a world of mindless entertainment. God bless and keep it up! (:

  • @1jennifer89
    @1jennifer89 11 лет назад

    LOOK HERE,
    I am so thankful you chose to allow God to lead your life because you are helping us, your brothers and sisters. Thank you for hitting us with the TRUTH and I pray that you continue to be led by God in the ways he wants to take you. GOD BLESS!

  • @IamJoyCherry
    @IamJoyCherry 11 лет назад

    AMEN! HALLELUJAH! Thank you Jesus!

  • @xokstar3000x
    @xokstar3000x 11 лет назад

    He's done it again. God bless you

  • @chriswisham7974
    @chriswisham7974 11 лет назад

    amen you spoke to us all

  • @georgekonetes5148
    @georgekonetes5148 11 лет назад

    Great Video! I love how you don't pull ANY punches. Praise on.

  • @bethanythomas1234
    @bethanythomas1234 11 лет назад

    Goosebumps - Thank You! Amen

  • @JeffreyEttie
    @JeffreyEttie 11 лет назад

    Only truth can reach one's marrow! You said it jeff!

  • @zanzeph15
    @zanzeph15 11 лет назад

    it took him to long to come out with a new poem, i. i love this one

  • @RossFrazer46
    @RossFrazer46 11 лет назад

    POWERFUL!! Absolutely Powerful!!! Thank you for opening up my eyes!!

  • @Jobros127
    @Jobros127 11 лет назад

    in a good way! praise Him!

  • @iamhallo68
    @iamhallo68 11 лет назад

    This is deep , life .. I don't know how I found this channel ,thank God I did

  • @ashleyusvat7291
    @ashleyusvat7291 10 лет назад

    This is so true!!!

  • @SuperCool1963
    @SuperCool1963 11 лет назад

    Preachhhhhhhhhh i feel so enpowered