amen and God bless you too my brother! even though i dont have a doubt this man Larry is saved, he is however a very poor witness to unbelievers and the image he portrays is of this world and thats not right.. i cant believe tattoos and piercings are even a debate to a lot of christians.. and this is coming from a person who got a tattoo when he was 15, accepted Jesus at 19 and realized i had put a stamp that stands for sin on my body.
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." (1 John 2:15-17 KJV) The devil rules over this fallen world. That includes fashion.
I think this video is great. Ray is not "quizzing Larry on his faith," he put Larry on the spot in order to teach him how to share the good news. If people don't understand the "bad news" that they're are sinners first, they won't care about the good news that Christ can be their Savior. For anyone who is offended by Larry's appearance or his jewelry, read John 7:24 and then study universal, personal, and conditional convictions.
What about Larry's nose tusks would disqualify him from being a "real" Christian?
Are you a believer who thinks "real" Christians have to look, dress, act, think, worship, and attend the same type (denomination) church as you?
Learn what universal, personal, and conditional convictions are, then review the video where Larry says he removes his jewelry and dresses down when he reaches out to some people. Also read what Jesus said in John 7:24. Much Agape!
I really hope Larry sees this and knows how much he is loved not just by God, but by other followers. The way he talks and his physical features, not the tattoes, remind me of my 11 year olds. I pray my son one day is as faithful and courageous enough to be like Larry...we should all be so courageous. God has blessed his soul and has made him appear the way he does to reach those like himself in appearance but different in the heart. Thank you Larry for your testimony.
The pastor of my church said that people who appear like this are usually just looking for an identity. I have found that people who appear this way are normally very open and easy to talk with. Larry was awesome - so was Ray. God bless them both!
While it is indeed very important not to judge someone’s character by their outward appearance, we must always remember (primarily for the sake of our own conduct) that the major undertaking of the Holy Spirit is to make us more like Jesus in every way—inwardly as well as outwardly (Romans 8:29). While that does not necessarily mean that we should walk around in first-century robes and sandals, it does call us to maintain a moderate and modest outward appearance.
@cledezma3 no it doesnt thats what your getting from the scripturtes your still not listening not was just said actly to back up scripture for people to understand God says do not judge them by there appearance but judge them righteously if you judge at all so bassically your fail in saying we have to be modest to judge to one another no not unless your molly day mormon then yeah sure put on the suit and the tie and act like your perfect then yeah sure.
@cledezma3 how ever if your going to share the gospel look how ever you want was john the baptist modest when he preached the Gospel where do you hear paul was being modest when the holy Spirit preached to the people through him?
Awesome... Larry is absolutly correct. It has nothing to do with outward apperance. I don't think he should have to dress down if he is more comfortable with the tattoes and the peircings.
Awesome Job Larry! I think Ray came at it him pretty hard and cought him off gaurd, but he handled it well.
I dont agree with the one sided way of witnessing that Ray was pushing on him. There are many different people and many different circumstances and each situation may require a different approach. The way Ray was presenting would not work in ALL situations....just my take on things.
hey Guys what abaut after you lead people to Christ in "this way" what hapens to then after? they go and live a life like nathing has happend? sinning the same way? were is the dicipleship?
Brother!!! Aww, this video was great. He was very sweet and I'm glad he is saved! God can reach and use anyone. He just needed a little tweaking in sharing his faith! Like he said, always growing!
i wonder if ray, or kirk, or mark, or tony, or any of these people who expect people to consider their world view when they preach, would seriously consider someone else's worldview if they were being preached to, because it absolutely seems like they would not.
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This was a great video. Also, a great training tool for myself and others. So often I run into something, like this, and my mind just goes blank or dwells on how to either get off the appearance, to the heart, and then how to move forward in the conversation. This was an encouragement and a lesson. Thank you for your service, to the team at Living Waters... Praise God...
Bout time guys! You finally found a brother! It's awesome that you could share your methods with him. I'm sure it was a refreshing surprise, and mostly a blessing from God in showing the way of the master team a change of pace in seeing someone's heart by their outer appearance. This is awesome!
this really got me thinking thank God it takes away the better than thou mentality when evangelizing, thanks Ray for showing the truth as you encountered it. learnt a lot.
So many Christians dont know how to share the faith or explain why we have faith. This would be a good instructional video to use in training saints to be a witness. I love way of the master.
Why is Ray badgering him almost trying to quiz his faith. I don't know about Ray, he seems to think he's better than everyone. He needs to humble himself! Or he will be humbled!
hes a cool dude, i hope he's really saved even though people will give him a hard time! God bless him
patriciacarrasco 2 days ago
Lev 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
1Co 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
Tatoos and piercing have a cult/satanic orgin. Please, do a research on this before you start talking about it.
God bless you
forthegloryofthelord 5 days ago
@forthegloryofthelord
amen and God bless you too my brother! even though i dont have a doubt this man Larry is saved, he is however a very poor witness to unbelievers and the image he portrays is of this world and thats not right.. i cant believe tattoos and piercings are even a debate to a lot of christians.. and this is coming from a person who got a tattoo when he was 15, accepted Jesus at 19 and realized i had put a stamp that stands for sin on my body.
JusJuiceIt 4 days ago
More Christians need to role play like this. Love it
taoistwarrior 1 week ago
He uses it to twist God's creation any way he can (including destroying the beauty that God gave to people.)
VSergeyevich 1 week ago
"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." (1 John 2:15-17 KJV) The devil rules over this fallen world. That includes fashion.
VSergeyevich 1 week ago
I think this video is great. Ray is not "quizzing Larry on his faith," he put Larry on the spot in order to teach him how to share the good news. If people don't understand the "bad news" that they're are sinners first, they won't care about the good news that Christ can be their Savior. For anyone who is offended by Larry's appearance or his jewelry, read John 7:24 and then study universal, personal, and conditional convictions.
james3v6 2 weeks ago
I so want to meet this Brother one day, Glory to God He saves all sorts of people for His Glory.
TheDavekush12 3 weeks ago 3
excellent!
sldeyo 3 weeks ago
If Larry is a real christian why is he wearing those tusks still through his nose?
shpikieboy1 3 weeks ago
@shpikieboy1
What about Larry's nose tusks would disqualify him from being a "real" Christian?
Are you a believer who thinks "real" Christians have to look, dress, act, think, worship, and attend the same type (denomination) church as you?
Learn what universal, personal, and conditional convictions are, then review the video where Larry says he removes his jewelry and dresses down when he reaches out to some people. Also read what Jesus said in John 7:24. Much Agape!
james3v6 2 weeks ago
AMEN
rockodubbz 4 weeks ago
Did anybody else notice he had "Jesus Freak" tattooed on his neck? haha! I bet Ray didn't!
Glennfariss 4 weeks ago
Great video! God bless you guys!
Oh and that "Theres a heaven right here" in the end makes me always think how her heaven is so little.
Fantasticlist 4 weeks ago
I really hope Larry sees this and knows how much he is loved not just by God, but by other followers. The way he talks and his physical features, not the tattoes, remind me of my 11 year olds. I pray my son one day is as faithful and courageous enough to be like Larry...we should all be so courageous. God has blessed his soul and has made him appear the way he does to reach those like himself in appearance but different in the heart. Thank you Larry for your testimony.
dawnadellsmith 4 weeks ago
@dawnadellsmith amen.
h0lystrike 3 weeks ago
Amen.
chrissy07cook 1 month ago
The pastor of my church said that people who appear like this are usually just looking for an identity. I have found that people who appear this way are normally very open and easy to talk with. Larry was awesome - so was Ray. God bless them both!
edadan2009 1 month ago 6
This clip is really great!!
Col323WebDesign 1 month ago
While it is indeed very important not to judge someone’s character by their outward appearance, we must always remember (primarily for the sake of our own conduct) that the major undertaking of the Holy Spirit is to make us more like Jesus in every way—inwardly as well as outwardly (Romans 8:29). While that does not necessarily mean that we should walk around in first-century robes and sandals, it does call us to maintain a moderate and modest outward appearance.
cledezma3 1 month ago
@cledezma3 no it doesnt thats what your getting from the scripturtes your still not listening not was just said actly to back up scripture for people to understand God says do not judge them by there appearance but judge them righteously if you judge at all so bassically your fail in saying we have to be modest to judge to one another no not unless your molly day mormon then yeah sure put on the suit and the tie and act like your perfect then yeah sure.
BoTBPoRSoTGSoFSoTS 1 month ago
@cledezma3 how ever if your going to share the gospel look how ever you want was john the baptist modest when he preached the Gospel where do you hear paul was being modest when the holy Spirit preached to the people through him?
BoTBPoRSoTGSoFSoTS 1 month ago
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cledezma3 1 month ago
I love this guy!
WordMan247 1 month ago
Wow. :) Like.
dawnadellsmith 1 month ago
Way to go Lar-Bear!
casnosk8r 1 month ago
@BeyondTheVeil4ever Lol judging a book(video) by its cover shame on you!
bossoftheblock 1 month ago
Rock on Lare Bare!!! Keep on shining your light in this dark world! You're a Star!!! xx
sonocat 1 month ago
Money has never made me a happier person. Not for any valid length of time really.
duke4eva84 1 month ago
Awesome... Larry is absolutly correct. It has nothing to do with outward apperance. I don't think he should have to dress down if he is more comfortable with the tattoes and the peircings.
duke4eva84 1 month ago
@duke4eva84 Amen
BoTBPoRSoTGSoFSoTS 1 month ago
Awesome Job Larry! I think Ray came at it him pretty hard and cought him off gaurd, but he handled it well.
I dont agree with the one sided way of witnessing that Ray was pushing on him. There are many different people and many different circumstances and each situation may require a different approach. The way Ray was presenting would not work in ALL situations....just my take on things.
jwcummer 1 month ago
hey Guys what abaut after you lead people to Christ in "this way" what hapens to then after? they go and live a life like nathing has happend? sinning the same way? were is the dicipleship?
BeyondTheVeil4ever 1 month ago 3
@BeyondTheVeil4ever u do realize that they trade contact info after the vid is over, they have sed it.
PastorTrue93 3 weeks ago
Oh, my goodness. Lord bless him. I love him so much.
Godzgyrl7 1 month ago in playlist Living Waters University
Brother!!! Aww, this video was great. He was very sweet and I'm glad he is saved! God can reach and use anyone. He just needed a little tweaking in sharing his faith! Like he said, always growing!
debrasusan73 1 month ago
i wonder if ray, or kirk, or mark, or tony, or any of these people who expect people to consider their world view when they preach, would seriously consider someone else's worldview if they were being preached to, because it absolutely seems like they would not.
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FriedOrangeJuice 1 month ago
I know God will you anyone He wants for His glory and that includes me! Thank you for posting this video!
Justified444 1 month ago
This was a great video. Also, a great training tool for myself and others. So often I run into something, like this, and my mind just goes blank or dwells on how to either get off the appearance, to the heart, and then how to move forward in the conversation. This was an encouragement and a lesson. Thank you for your service, to the team at Living Waters... Praise God...
craftedashes 1 month ago
Linked to my main website..
ChristiansofAsia 1 month ago
Bout time guys! You finally found a brother! It's awesome that you could share your methods with him. I'm sure it was a refreshing surprise, and mostly a blessing from God in showing the way of the master team a change of pace in seeing someone's heart by their outer appearance. This is awesome!
333steeven 1 month ago
He seems like a down-to-earth guy!
ShalimJacob 1 month ago
This is an amazing video
sheikzelda 1 month ago
this really got me thinking thank God it takes away the better than thou mentality when evangelizing, thanks Ray for showing the truth as you encountered it. learnt a lot.
TheMthoe 1 month ago
God just used Larry to bless me. I will try to never "judge a book by its cover" again. Thank you for sharing this!
TheJeanFam 1 month ago in playlist More videos from thewayofthemaster 21
So many Christians dont know how to share the faith or explain why we have faith. This would be a good instructional video to use in training saints to be a witness. I love way of the master.
Preachateacha 1 month ago
I used to go to Knott Ave. Christian church...good church :)
ForcedAgenda 1 month ago
This is brilliant ... Lord You truly are The Man ! . I Love You .....
the1mightygod 1 month ago
@Pablo113: There is only one God.
JagCreed4 1 month ago in playlist Living Waters University
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bajiggleykigs 1 month ago
Which Gods name did we take in vain? Thor, Apollo, Yahweh?
Pablo113 1 month ago
Why is Ray badgering him almost trying to quiz his faith. I don't know about Ray, he seems to think he's better than everyone. He needs to humble himself! Or he will be humbled!
watchmanoftruth 1 month ago
@watchmanoftruth
Ray asked the man how he would convince a non-Christian to become a Christian. The man said that he didn't really know.
Then Ray and the man reversed roles and Ray showed the man how to convince people to become Christian.
karozans 1 month ago
NICE :D
drakgrotta 1 month ago
Awesome!!!
belovedgirltoHim 1 month ago
Awesome.
Daniel1RG 1 month ago
this guy is awesome
jjajpro 1 month ago in playlist Living Waters University
Good video!
ishellreal 1 month ago
wow, looks can be deceiving
MissLeanaFaith 1 month ago 2