1. Satan will tempt you to jump to the extremes 2. Satan will tempt you to compromise on your Christian convictions 3. Satan will tempt you to have a pass or fail mindset towards marriage 4. Satan will tempt you to be impatient or too passive
Satan may try, but will not succeed .. if one is obedient, God brings blessings. Disobedience = Consequences.. don’t learn the hard way like I did (what I tell my children), Choose obedience.. Lucky for me, I do not have a hard time speaking w the opposite sex.. the only thing satan can do to me is keep me from pursuing new gentleman and/or a relationship. However, God is in control of that too..
Twice divorced due to infidelity on their side. For a long time this caused me to have lack of worth and only accepting something that felt safe not loving or biblical. Thanks Mark for these videos. This time around I WANT to take the right steps, have a God centered relationship/friendship first and wait till marriage for sex. Not easy but I know it will be worth it. Not giving up!!
Interesting. There is a girl I work with who I've started to like alot. We talked about going on a date last week and she said she would "love too". But I haven't brought it up since. Im hoping to start the New Year with her and see where it goes. Pray for Gods will in this for me. Thank you and be blessed!
Needed this. I've been in a new relationship and it has been really great, but it has been tough within these boundaries of laying things down on the alter. Please pray, I want a Godly marriage but I am sinful at the moment.
Just got blocked today out of nothing, nothing! talked to her for 7 months and now, nothing... Just got home, saw your video, then figured out iv been idolizing her for 7 months "she was the one" Everyone around me aswell, "yeah go for her she is the one etc etc" everyone except god...wooow do I feel stupid haha but most importantly relieved, I didn`t know i could be this delusional. Thank you Mark and thank you Jesus, im much lighter now.
There's this girl that I met that lives 60 miles away from me that I absolutely care about. But she never gets days off and works 16 hour days on top of being so far away. I have feelings for her but I also feel I must ignore them because there's just no way we could possibly make it work. I believe the door has been closed despite my feelings.
I finally got into a relationship again after being single for a long time. All I want to do is put GOD first because of mistakes I made from past experiences, unfortunately me putting GOD first is now affecting this new relationship especially that we have opposite views on sexual purity. I love him and I got quickly attached to him 😔 but at the same time I know I have to remain obedient to my LORD and Savior 😔.
I saw someone that exchanged a strong energy with me when we crossed our eyes. I am converted christian, this is my second year so I am strong in the things that I cleaned myself from, such as sexual immorality and going for appearence instead of getting to know the person. So I spent all the time deviating my eyes from his, I was scared that he would just be a counterfeit or a tentacion, and when I knew he listens to christian songs I had more doubts because this is not all.😂 such strong emotions. I wanna please God and I value the process we had together🙏❤
Always enjoy your videos, Mark, you seem like such a lovely person, as does your wife 🙂 enjoyed the videos of you both a while back. Thank you for speaking into my life with godly wisdom & principles for it must be over a year now since I came across your channel. I can def resonate with this one, I rushed into a 'deep friendship' (mainly thru email/text) with a non-Christian guy & lived in hope that he would become a Christian really quickly & it would all work out well etc etc. I guess I can say I've learned lessons from it, so that's a good thing. God bless you & your family this Christmas season ☺
Thank you, Good advice and by following can avoid much heart ache. God Bless and Merry Christmas may the New Year be filled with Blessings, Happiness, Safety, Fun and much Peace in Jesus Christs Holy Precious Name.
Thank you so much for being sensitive to the Holy Spirit because I was just scrolling through your videos about liking your crushes lol Honestly I gave up cause I was too confused and decided to stop asking God about him. But then this video pop up again thank you for being obedient this is confirmation to me.
Mark! This video was so good and convincing! Learning to grow and follow the will of God daily. Thank you. Keep sharing the love, grace and truth of Jesus. God Blessed Mark
So good I had to watch it twice! The part about satan wanting you to be too passive was something I had never heard before but I'm definitely guilty of! I also love the point that clarity should be the goal! Great video!
Thank you Mark, i think i been too passive for a long time and missed plenty of opportunities, having the misconception of "waiting for the right one" as literally waiting for God to send someone to knock my door, in the last minutes you mentioned being "Biblically Bold", it's a term that never occurred to me, i don't remember ever hearing about it, perhaps you have videos about it? Or maybe some other material you could point me to?
I think another one to add is Satan will tap into your deepest insecurities. He LOVES to tell me that I am not good enough for this person or that I am not attractive. I honestly have never felt like I wasn't good enough for someone, and I don't think I am ugly. I know that God created me in His wonderful image, and the right person will be able to see that in the qualities that I do have. I have to remind myself when I am worrying about whether this person likes me or not, that all I need to do is to try to get to know this person better as a friend. As time goes by and I get to know this well and he gets to know me, he may grow attracted to me too. The devil will always try to speed things up and go fast. God will let things go slow and grow gradually.
I was rewatching this video and like I've been seeing in my life, God's timing is so perfect. I was recently getting to know a co-worker better but found out that she's not a Christian. While it would be tempting to "missionary date" her, I know that God doesn't want me to settle for someone that's unequally yoked with me. Thanks for the reminder Mark! God bless :)
Thank you brother Mark this video woke me up to the truth I have been in fear of what if God doesn't want me to be married but I have a disability though I trust in Jesus
I would love to have some sort of progression with the seminarian I like. I’m trying to distract myself these two weeks since he’s at home and hasn’t texted me. I can’t stop thinking about him, but I also don’t want to text him first all the time
Could you make a video explaining what Paul talked meant that women should be silent in the church as well as the roles that women can have in the church & if they can be pastors?
It’s quite difficult to tell whether or not I’m making the right move with someone after being rejected and abandon so many times. Even when there are signs of interest, or other positive signs, it always ends up becoming a fail. It’s even harder when I’m always the one reaching out to a woman that I may be interested in, or I’m keeping that conversation going with her. This has resulted in trust issues with others, but definitely no trust issues in Christ. But I often wonder, how would I know if I’m not being led on?
Someone might like you but may not want to contact you or reach out first. I have been the person to like someone but not want to reach out because i know (or believe very strongly) it won't work. And pray about it, ask for God's will, God doesn't play games
Hello…when will the online course class open again? I really want to enroll. Since i just knew your videos this las December, none of the class opened anymore..thank you!
2017 i like this person , i didnt even realize its already idolatry . Now i still like this person but everytime he pops up in my mind i go and pray for him and his family and i always pray that the center of their hearts will be Jesus . My love for him become more calm its not always about him or how many interest we have in common anymore .
I've never expressed my self in a rude way to any girl, infact the girl I liked always gets angry when I am next to her, I keep asking for clarity day and night, but I don't know what to do.😔
1. I *want* to marry this specific person, but I am unsure whether or not God will allow it to happen. Praying about it! 🙏 2. I haven't compromised about anything like laying down my life with God for anyone, but I am not sure if he has became an idol. 3. My goal isn't marriage, it is GOD! Marriage with my sp would be one of the best times ever though. 4. Yes, I don't want to rush the dating, or wait too long. I am 15 and my age is the main reason I'm concerned with timing of when I should tell this person or greatly hint that I like him in that way.
Thank you Mark I hear your RUclips videos from time to time and I enjoy them, I like your name because at times it helps me think what Paul said about Mark in the Bible how he was profitable
Does God only have one person for someone to marry (and if they miss out they're going to be single for a lifetime)? Or does God give us many options on who we marry (as long as the other person is within God's kingdom)? I hope that makes sense.
@@MrSuperUltimate Thank you for your response. I literally cried tears of joy when you said that. I'm not sure. I think God gives us options as long as they're within his kingdom.
I still wonder why God allowed for me to fall in love with a married man. He was my supervisor and a pastor. At work, most of the time he would behave like a jerk.
You need to get out of that situation ASAP God gives us free-will and falling in love with a married man is adultery I pray that the best works out for you remember always choose God over Anything and everything!
6:45 That always happens with people nowadays. They fail at one relationship and be afraid to date anymore. Like the KAM community. That think that the one failed relationship makes all men or that certain gender be a typical thing.
All these points are really good I’m struggling with some of them . Mark I got your book the one . And you pose a question where it says. What should be the balance between Waiting on the Lord to bring your spouse and acting in faith as you search for a spouse . What are your thoughts on this ?? I’ve been pondering this same question for months now b/c I feel as if I’m not showing interest back to the person I belive is showing interest to me. … I feel as if I’m kinda fearful. But it’s a bit complicated we serve in the same ministry together .
Why should you Christians always blame satan when it is something you want to do but instead blame yourself for it being satan's fault ?? Take it with music, for example, it is Satan's pain, why do you then sing in church and play ?? Why can you not just stand for the fact that you are just like the rest of us and that you carry filthy thoughts? We dare to admit it anyway, but you are lying about it.
Christians shouldn't blame Satan as all sin is our choice (James 1:13). But the Bible is clear that Satan does tempt people into sin. Just like a person who is out to get you, you have a role in your choices but to ignore the reality that someone is against you is foolish . . . 1 Peter 5
1. Satan will tempt you to jump to the extremes
2. Satan will tempt you to compromise on your Christian convictions
3. Satan will tempt you to have a pass or fail mindset towards marriage
4. Satan will tempt you to be impatient or too passive
God bless :)
Satan may try, but will not succeed .. if one is obedient, God brings blessings. Disobedience =
Consequences.. don’t learn the hard way like I did (what I tell my children), Choose obedience.. Lucky for me, I do not have a hard time speaking w the opposite sex.. the only thing satan can do to me is keep me from pursuing new gentleman and/or a relationship. However, God is in control of that too..
“Have clarity as your goal”- exactly what I needed to hear 😯 thank you Mark
You're so welcome!
Perfect timing! I'm crushing on my mechanic & need the Lord's clarity & to keep my emotions in check for the stage which we are at. GREAT video!
Twice divorced due to infidelity on their side. For a long time this caused me to have lack of worth and only accepting something that felt safe not loving or biblical. Thanks Mark for these videos. This time around I WANT to take the right steps, have a God centered relationship/friendship first and wait till marriage for sex. Not easy but I know it will be worth it. Not giving up!!
Don't give up on Love (God's love)
Quit loving fluzees!
Amen!
Interesting. There is a girl I work with who I've started to like alot. We talked about going on a date last week and she said she would "love too". But I haven't brought it up since. Im hoping to start the New Year with her and see where it goes. Pray for Gods will in this for me. Thank you and be blessed!
God bless!
Don't hold back..go for her.
This would’ve been useful advice SEVEN YEARS AGO! But I had to learn this lesson the hard way.
Glad you learned it though. Some people never do
Thank you for your biblical wisdom and advice. God’s timing is always perfect:)
Amen! So glad this was timely!
Needed this. I've been in a new relationship and it has been really great, but it has been tough within these boundaries of laying things down on the alter.
Please pray, I want a Godly marriage but I am sinful at the moment.
God bless Jay as you follow the Lord!
Just got blocked today out of nothing, nothing! talked to her for 7 months and now, nothing... Just got home, saw your video, then figured out iv been idolizing her for 7 months "she was the one" Everyone around me aswell, "yeah go for her she is the one etc etc" everyone except god...wooow do I feel stupid haha but most importantly relieved, I didn`t know i could be this delusional. Thank you Mark and thank you Jesus, im much lighter now.
This is definetely an answer to my prayer. Thank you, brother Mark, for sharing your biblical wisdom. God bless :)
So glad it was helpful!
It happened to me… Thank God we realized it and are taking it slow now… Thank you Mark, God bless you
God bless you too!
I'm 17 and have never dated. I really didn't want to hear this but thanks for sharing.
My pleasure :)
He doesn’t want us to be biblically patient or bold in our relationships! This is just for me.
God bless!
I find your videos to be very logical and separate feelings from facts which is so appreciated!
So glad you find them useful!
There's this girl that I met that lives 60 miles away from me that I absolutely care about. But she never gets days off and works 16 hour days on top of being so far away. I have feelings for her but I also feel I must ignore them because there's just no way we could possibly make it work. I believe the door has been closed despite my feelings.
I finally got into a relationship again after being single for a long time. All I want to do is put GOD first because of mistakes I made from past experiences, unfortunately me putting GOD first is now affecting this new relationship especially that we have opposite views on sexual purity. I love him and I got quickly attached to him 😔 but at the same time I know I have to remain obedient to my LORD and Savior 😔.
May God help you 🙏
yeah, it won't work if he wants sex before marriage. Can't please God in sin
I saw someone that exchanged a strong energy with me when we crossed our eyes. I am converted christian, this is my second year so I am strong in the things that I cleaned myself from, such as sexual immorality and going for appearence instead of getting to know the person. So I spent all the time deviating my eyes from his, I was scared that he would just be a counterfeit or a tentacion, and when I knew he listens to christian songs I had more doubts because this is not all.😂 such strong emotions. I wanna please God and I value the process we had together🙏❤
Always enjoy your videos, Mark, you seem like such a lovely person, as does your wife 🙂 enjoyed the videos of you both a while back. Thank you for speaking into my life with godly wisdom & principles for it must be over a year now since I came across your channel. I can def resonate with this one, I rushed into a 'deep friendship' (mainly thru email/text) with a non-Christian guy & lived in hope that he would become a Christian really quickly & it would all work out well etc etc. I guess I can say I've learned lessons from it, so that's a good thing. God bless you & your family this Christmas season ☺
So glad you have been enjoying the content :) Merry Christmas too you too!
Random, but your hair looks good bro 🙏
lol, random yes. But do I appreciate the compliment? Also yes :) God bless!
😂very very random.
I looked at his hair too and thought similarly. 😅
Dude... you made this video just in time for me 😌
I'm so glad!
Thank you, Good advice and by following can avoid much heart ache. God Bless and Merry Christmas may the New Year be filled with Blessings, Happiness, Safety, Fun and much Peace in Jesus Christs Holy Precious Name.
God bless you too David!
Loved this one. Thanks for your insights. Especially nr. 3 and 4 just brought peace into my spirit
So glad it was helpful!
Where do you find men where we can be equally yoked? Most men don't want to get married.
Thank you so much for being sensitive to the Holy Spirit because I was just scrolling through your videos about liking your crushes lol Honestly I gave up cause I was too confused and decided to stop asking God about him. But then this video pop up again thank you for being obedient this is confirmation to me.
So glad it was relevant! All glory to God!
Michelle Davis, this video was right on time for me too!!
Wow 😳 I really thank God for putting this on your heart to make a video about because this has been troubling me for the last month.
So glad it was useful to you!
Mark! This video was so good and convincing! Learning to grow and follow the will of God daily. Thank you. Keep sharing the love, grace and truth of Jesus. God Blessed Mark
So good I had to watch it twice! The part about satan wanting you to be too passive was something I had never heard before but I'm definitely guilty of! I also love the point that clarity should be the goal! Great video!
Thank you Mark, i think i been too passive for a long time and missed plenty of opportunities, having the misconception of "waiting for the right one" as literally waiting for God to send someone to knock my door, in the last minutes you mentioned being "Biblically Bold", it's a term that never occurred to me, i don't remember ever hearing about it, perhaps you have videos about it? Or maybe some other material you could point me to?
Great question, I am also curious about being "biblically bold"
Yes, I see it as doing what the Bible says regardless of the consequences. Perhaps I can do a video on this to expand the idea more :)
POWERFUL!
Happy Christmas Eve Eve, God Bless!
And to you as well!
WOW!! Right timing for this moment am going through!!; Thank you so much and be blessed 🙏
Thank you for sharing your insights... food for thought 🤔
My pleasure!
Powerful powerful word hallelujah hallelujah thank you man of God
God bless! All glory to God!
Keeping myself for marriage. Enjoying singleness rn
singleness is a gift too! 1 Corinthians 7:7
I think another one to add is Satan will tap into your deepest insecurities. He LOVES to tell me that I am not good enough for this person or that I am not attractive.
I honestly have never felt like I wasn't good enough for someone, and I don't think I am ugly. I know that God created me in His wonderful image, and the right person will be able to see that in the qualities that I do have.
I have to remind myself when I am worrying about whether this person likes me or not, that all I need to do is to try to get to know this person better as a friend. As time goes by and I get to know this well and he gets to know me, he may grow attracted to me too. The devil will always try to speed things up and go fast. God will let things go slow and grow gradually.
I was rewatching this video and like I've been seeing in my life, God's timing is so perfect. I was recently getting to know a co-worker better but found out that she's not a Christian. While it would be tempting to "missionary date" her, I know that God doesn't want me to settle for someone that's unequally yoked with me.
Thanks for the reminder Mark! God bless :)
Really needed this right now.
Thank you 🙏🏽
So glad it was relevant for you!
Thank you brother Mark this video woke me up to the truth I have been in fear of what if God doesn't want me to be married but I have a disability though I trust in Jesus
Thank you so much for this Blessing video. Thank you, Jesus! God Bless you!!!
I needed to hear that!
Thank You so much!❤🙏🏾
So glad it was helpful!
I would love to have some sort of progression with the seminarian I like. I’m trying to distract myself these two weeks since he’s at home and hasn’t texted me. I can’t stop thinking about him, but I also don’t want to text him first all the time
Could you make a video explaining what Paul talked meant that women should be silent in the church as well as the roles that women can have in the church & if they can be pastors?
this article I wrote may help: applygodsword.com/complementarianism-in-context/
It’s quite difficult to tell whether or not I’m making the right move with someone after being rejected and abandon so many times. Even when there are signs of interest, or other positive signs, it always ends up becoming a fail. It’s even harder when I’m always the one reaching out to a woman that I may be interested in, or I’m keeping that conversation going with her. This has resulted in trust issues with others, but definitely no trust issues in Christ. But I often wonder, how would I know if I’m not being led on?
Someone might like you but may not want to contact you or reach out first. I have been the person to like someone but not want to reach out because i know (or believe very strongly) it won't work. And pray about it, ask for God's will, God doesn't play games
Have a great day God love you
Hello…when will the online course class open again? I really want to enroll. Since i just knew your videos this las December, none of the class opened anymore..thank you!
I usually open them up in February for 10 days. I haven't fully planned this upcoming year though :)
Thanks for the reply. Merry Christmas to you and everyone
What a powerhouse!
2017 i like this person , i didnt even realize its already idolatry . Now i still like this person but everytime he pops up in my mind i go and pray for him and his family and i always pray that the center of their hearts will be Jesus . My love for him become more calm its not always about him or how many interest we have in common anymore .
Definelty come across a lot of nonbelievers that have tried to drift me away from God … thanks for sharing
This video was made for me. Every single point highlights what I am going through in some sort of sense
So glad it was helpful to you!
I believe you had some recent inspiration for this video brother
Great content as always
Merry Christmas to you and your family
God bless
The man knows his stuff don't he?!
So glad this was useful! All glory to God!
Thank you for making this video
I've never expressed my self in a rude way to any girl, infact the girl I liked always gets angry when I am next to her, I keep asking for clarity day and night, but I don't know what to do.😔
Live life too, too much thinking leads to confusion. Focus on other parts of life :)
1. I *want* to marry this specific person, but I am unsure whether or not God will allow it to happen. Praying about it! 🙏
2. I haven't compromised about anything like laying down my life with God for anyone, but I am not sure if he has became an idol.
3. My goal isn't marriage, it is GOD! Marriage with my sp would be one of the best times ever though.
4. Yes, I don't want to rush the dating, or wait too long. I am 15 and my age is the main reason I'm concerned with timing of when I should tell this person or greatly hint that I like him in that way.
Good video mark!
Glad you enjoyed it!
❤️Excellent video❤️
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks very much Sir, this piece is of great help to me. Thanks plenty 🙏🏾
You are very welcome! All glory to God!
Thank you I really needed this and have been struggling with it.
So glad it was useful!
This one is for me in the season I’m in right now! Thanks Mark!!
So glad it was helpful!
Good practical tips with a lot of substance. Thanks, Mark. Merry Christmas to you, Bethany and the kiddies!! 🎁🎄🎅🏽✝️
Merry Christmas to you too Matthew!
Thank you Mark I hear your RUclips videos from time to time and I enjoy them, I like your name because at times it helps me think what Paul said about Mark in the Bible how he was profitable
I love this. God bless you
Great word, Mark! I absolutely agree! I love your videos. Thank you so much for blessing me with them. Merry Christmas :)🎁🎄
Patient and Bold at the same time? That's not confusing at all
Yup. All of this has been happening lately.
Does God only have one person for someone to marry (and if they miss out they're going to be single for a lifetime)? Or does God give us many options on who we marry (as long as the other person is within God's kingdom)? I hope that makes sense.
I like that question👏
I answer that here: ruclips.net/video/ba5uqQdsL6Q/видео.html
@@MrSuperUltimate Thank you for your response. I literally cried tears of joy when you said that. I'm not sure. I think God gives us options as long as they're within his kingdom.
@Mandy Gee Very well said. Thank you Mandy for you words of wisdom.
I needed this!🙏🏾🔥
So glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for these God-led teaching videos!!
Anyone else ever feel like love, or even living for God is such a daunting test that you will never pass successfully?.....No? Just me?
You are awesome
So glad you are enjoying the content! All glory to God!
Amen. This is just so timely to myself..
I've learned to slow down, but I still need clarity.
Yes, keep walking with the Lord, he will lead you
That was GREAT!
Lol appearance wise the girl in the thumbnail is exactly my type.
I still wonder why God allowed for me to fall in love with a married man. He was my supervisor and a pastor. At work, most of the time he would behave like a jerk.
You need to get out of that situation ASAP God gives us free-will and falling in love with a married man is adultery I pray that the best works out for you remember always choose God over Anything and everything!
Looking forward to seeing my sweetheart soldier girl when I get to the gates of heaven.xo
6:45 That always happens with people nowadays. They fail at one relationship and be afraid to date anymore. Like the KAM community. That think that the one failed relationship makes all men or that certain gender be a typical thing.
This is a tough one to understand as I have anxiety and deal with all of this all the time. I feel like the being passive could be discernment tho.
discernment is good, passivity is not
You are right Mark, but where can I find a Christian God fearing woman ?
be a Christian God fearing man and participate in a Christian community.
China
Glory be to God
Thank you!
Well said 🔥🔥
Noone likes me so... 🤷🏾♀️
Or the wrong ones will like us 🙄🤦🏾♀️
YES they Do. 😄
you don't know that :)
@@cecep7477 right!
@@cecep7477 shoot then I rather be alone then to have the wrong ones flocking to me
All these points are really good I’m struggling with some of them . Mark I got your book the one . And you pose a question where it says.
What should be the balance between Waiting on the Lord to bring your spouse and acting in faith as you search for a spouse . What are your thoughts on this ?? I’ve been pondering this same question for months now b/c I feel as if I’m not showing interest back to the person I belive is showing interest to me. … I feel as if I’m kinda fearful. But it’s a bit complicated we serve in the same ministry together .
God bless you 🙏🏻✝️💖
Amen
God bless!
Hey guys , in a teenager ,16 yrs I need advice on relationships
I wish i saw this video earlier
What does being EQUALLY yoked with unbelievers mean?
New subscriber
and thank you
Welcome!
How can you be biblically bold?
Do what the Bible says no matter the consequence
Thank you!
❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼🙏
1 Corinthians 7:12-14
Bro is correcting us and does not even mean it
Lmao 🤣🤣
Why should you Christians always blame satan when it is something you want to do but instead blame yourself for it being satan's fault ?? Take it with music, for example, it is Satan's pain, why do you then sing in church and play ?? Why can you not just stand for the fact that you are just like the rest of us and that you carry filthy thoughts? We dare to admit it anyway, but you are lying about it.
Christians shouldn't blame Satan as all sin is our choice (James 1:13). But the Bible is clear that Satan does tempt people into sin. Just like a person who is out to get you, you have a role in your choices but to ignore the reality that someone is against you is foolish . . . 1 Peter 5
WOW!! Right timing for this moment am going through!!; Thank you so much and be blessed 🙏
Thank you for this!
Thank you
God bless you
God bless Ron!
Amen
Amen thank u so much