WHY PREACH ON THE STREET? FROM THE DESK OF RUBEN ISRAEL

[omgamicarnal]

well preacher717 I do support what you do first of all... sometimes in the heat of it though judgements might be made .. i am not accusing you this might just be a warning to .. lets say someone that is stronger in Christ than me.. but it is known that even the weakest of servants can bring knowledge to the wisest kings.. so i want to lay this forth... Romans 14.. Paul talks about the weak and the strong.. and judgements . it might help :)

[BERGERMAN1981]

Mark 8:38

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Luke 9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

I am ashamed to see these men screaming in the street call themselves Christian.

Rueben better check out proverbs more closely. It is better to slit ones throat than succumb to gluttony - gist of one scripture in and amoungst many.

1 John 4.

[BERGERMAN1981]

Please provide some actual scripture

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981 Proverbs 23:2 "...and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony." Proverbs 23:1-3 Proverbs 23 (Whole Chapter) Proverbs 23:21 "......for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags." Proverbs 28:7 Proverbs 28: Matthew 11:19 Matthew 11:18-20 Luke 7:34 Luke 7:33-35 Titus 1:12 Titus 1:11-13

[BERGERMAN1981]

So the reason you're implying is that he is overweight?

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

I am not implying anything. He IS overweight!!!!!

[Preacher717]

Stop checking out his body and listen to what is being said!

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@Preacher717

Can't avoid looking at his obese body. It is an advertisement for gluttony.

He also screams at innocent people and does not preach a true gospel, so he has a few counts against him.

You might do to lose some pounds too, Larry. You guys, look in the mirror, physically and spiritually. Take the beams out of your own eyes, before trying to take slivers out of others.

God Bless

1 John 4

[faithhopelovecor1313]

Gluttony is a visual sin, one cannot hide it.

So one does judge justly.

John 7:24

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@Preacher717

You put that bullhorn down and come face to face with me with real live stories and scripture of HOW Jesus taught, prayed, healed and peformed miracles.

You guys are living in the OT angry wrathful God and forgot that Jesus turned all that around.

Perhaps you guys want to live in the dark ages, we don't.

1 John 4 really is the answer, forcing never works.

btw, those people in Norway heard about God and built their own Churches.

[macroheart]

@faithhopelovecor1313 Sure, true, but obesity can come from other things than eating too much. And if he found Christ and was no longer using food as an idol, good for him. But I'll say this: If lust and sexual immorality caused you to gain weight, I'd be thousands of pounds heavy. But now that I'm in Christ, I don't use these sins anymore, and I'm sure this guy doesn't.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

Besides where is his authority to preach the gospel. I preach the gospel better than he does. I don't scream down innocent people in the street or falsely accuse.

Matthew 25 is good start to show people who a Christian is and not just talking about it.

[BERGERMAN1981]

Where did Prophets Preach? Where did Jesus Preach? You sure you preach the same Gospel I'm reading?

Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

2Timothy 4:2 PREACH THE WORD; be instant in season, out of season; REPROVE, REBUKE, EXHORT with all longsuffering and doctrine.

2Timothy 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

Those who rebuke have a much greater responsibility to be exemplary in their own lives and to do so with charity and accuracy. Rebuking those one does not know? Jesus knew peoples inside and out, you guys don't so you can NEVER compare yourselves to Jesus in that regard. You guys miss a huge portion of Jesus teaching and the bible, so you are still wrong.

1 John 4 is exactly directed to Christians and HOW to preach and internal disposition BEFORE one preaches.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

You still did not acknowledge all my scriptures that are proofs about the problem with gluttony. The bible says don't do that, but Reuben has let himself into that type of sin. It is a deadly sin btw.

He has no right to preach in that condition IMHO.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

So why do you quote that scripture? See, I see through you guys. You think that Reuben is God and you think I have said I am ashamed of God? Wow,

Guess what Reuben is a little fat rotund man who holds pickets and screams invectives at people and walks away with prideful boasting how he told those sinners off.

Well Jesus did not do things that way.

Street preachers are men hold bibles, bashing them over other peoples heads.

I am ashamed those men are Christan.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

But I love God with all my heart, body, mind and soul and love my neighbour as myself.

So in this case correct rebuking is on Reuben for his gluttony and invectives.

He should learn to read all of the bible.

1 John 4.

[BERGERMAN1981]

Matthew 4:17

From that time JESUS began to PREACH, and to say, "REPENT: FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND!"

Matthew 10:32

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Luke 12:8

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

[k8ai]

Thank God for brother Ruben!

[TutsuoAikido]

Silly street preacher, your methods do not get anyone saved.

[scscruzer]

That is not correct. God said make disciple of all nations. You just don;t like living accountable, its ok, that is normal. We are a weak race. It is easier to be a slave to your sins.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@scscruzer

So please go to the ends of the earth and tell me if you do NOT find a Christian family, Church or peoples or Christian groups in those towns and countries. These guys are not preaching anything new to these places, Christianity exists and is practiced, in this day we have a the choice and that is what you guys don't like.

They need to go preach in muslim, islam countries if they are really worried about preaching the gospel to all nations.

[Gottlieber7]

Well spoken Brother Ruben. My Church gives me flack about my street preaching. GOD bless you and Brother Larry.

[Witness4Truth]

Ruben Israel really clarifies what he is doing, he also makes it clear what he does is biblical.

Keep up the good work Ruben

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@Witness4Truth

Jesus never once said to scream at innocent women and youth to insult and harrass them into believing in Him.

Where did Jesus yell at a woman he wishes God blesses her with cancer.

These guys are wrong on many counts,and will be accountable to Jesus.

[stoleninfo]

God bless you for going out in the fields

[johneleven25]

Everything in this video is well said.

[bouke285]

He is speaking like a true man who has never sinned, and never will. :/ Love the people don't judge them, the revenge is God's not yours. The most pushed lesson in the New testament Love, LOVE and faith.

[FireOrGrace]

When people often say love they mean tolerance. A holy God is not tolerant, and the Americans have forgotten that God is a consuming fire.

Secondly, Jesus spoke of hell 2/3 more times than Hell, and said "I have come not to bring peace but a sword."

Loving people is warning them of their sin. We are all wicked by nature, don't forget that.

Also, Jesus taught us to judge: Matthew 7:5; John 7:24.

"But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man." - 1 Cor. 2:15

[FireOrGrace]

I meant He spoke of Hell 2/3 times more than Heaven... Typo.

[bouke285]

Luke6:39Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch? What that Mathew passage is saying can also be found in Luke. 43:For a good tree does not bear bad fruit. nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Just because someone calls on the name of Jesus does not mean they are saved. I agree, but when someone genuinely believing calls on his name he will change, he will bear good fruits, he will show love. Not you Ruben or any human can make someone change it is only God's grace.

[bouke285]

God isn't tolerant!? Then what are you me and every human being alive doing here? Why did God die for us? What was the point of Jesus blood if the true saving comes by US stoping all sin. I guarantee you, me, and ruben sin every day. It hurts God to see us sin, he died so we would not have to face punishment for this sin. When we are saved we turn from the sin, we are no longer bound by our sin. By God's grace! Do not disgrace Jesus name by giving us any credit for our salvation.

[lilcedy511]

God is not tolerant my friend. Don't mix grace/forgiveness with tolerant. For God love's us but hate all evil. As we engage into evilness he flee because he will not tolerate it. When we withdraw from evilness and repent he then forgive us. And that;s where i think you got it mix. We all here by his mercy.

[flightofeagles]

1. Jesus spoke more than 10 times more on heaven and love than hell.

2. The bible has over 500 mentions of heaven and only 54 of hell in the KJV, (which some of the words for hell are misinterpreted shoel = grave or dark place).

3. John 7:24 says "Do NOT judge by appearance, but judge justly"

4.

Read Luke 6:35-37 - by what means does Jesus seem to contradict himself? or are the preachers cherry picking the bible verses to suit their personal agendas.

[BERGERMAN1981]

@flightofeagles

You Should probably finish reading Matthew chapter 7 so you can understand verse 1

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

John 7:24

Jn 7: 51

"Does our law condemn a person before it first hears him and finds out what he is doing?"

Matthew 7 is all about not judging by appearances but by judging ones own self, conduct, life and working on ones own life, before one judges or tries to correct others.

Perhaps you missed that part?

[BERGERMAN1981]

Matthew 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

Jesus is saying first make sure you have yourself in check before you correct others. Jesus warns hypocrites shouldn't from judging. Rueben's warning the wicked, much like every Prophet in the Bible did.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

Passing judgement in spiritual arrogance is at times the problem with these guys, but goes far deeper. They are not to do what they do and we call them on their arrogance and ignorance. Including fact they do misinterpret the bible, many times.

[BERGERMAN1981]

Read some of these verses:

Proverbs 27:3

Proverbs 28:4-5

Ezekiel Chapter 3

Ezekiel Chapter 33

Zachariah 7:9

Matthew 7:24

1 Corinthains 2:15

1Thessalonians 5:14

Christians today wouldn't have liked to live back in Israel when God appointed the Judges over them.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

@BERGERMAN1981

Christians of TODAY don't want to live in some middle eastern countries either.

Those were barbaric men and they were the most vile ignorant people on the face of the earth at times.

Raping and killing women and children. You guys get it right. They were trying to deal with bronze age men who thought women were their property.

Oh, wait you guys still think that women are your property. God help us all.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

On sidebar, what gives Rueben authority to preach? - nothing gives him authority. He takes on his own authority and mandate and has no accountability. In short he is playing christ, rather than working in a group of assenting voices, these guys play little demi gods of their own making.

I want to see their doctrine, dogma and how they live up to those ideals, in addition who oversees their conduct and rules or guides or financial accountability, much less their authority over others.

[NobodySpecial85]

'faithhopelovecor1313'

I noticed you posted against the author of this video numerous times.

Are you holding a grudge against your brother?

Also, which of these are you practicing when you're giving your rebuke:

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Gal 5:23 meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.

I'm also assuming that you have NEVER open air proclaimed the gospel before. Correct me if I'm wrong.

John

[faithhopelovecor1313]

No grudge against Reuben or Larry Keffer.

If you really watch many of their videos they are verbally abusive and harrassing people or forcing them with insults to get them to follow Christ. They are playing god in a way, but with thinking they have to tear people down to nothing in order to get them to repent and believe in Christ.

They are not following the gospel. I follow the gospel best as a sinner can, and proclaim Jesus in my daily walk.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

I don't have to open air preach to believe in the gospel or to show others I believe, or to follow the gospel and at the moments they can see I have courage for my faith, defend my faith, and credit it all to Christ.

I don't fear others, but neither are all called to be hypocrits on street corners as these guys do.

Preaching the gospel in a balanced way, commendable. Preaching as these guys do? hyocricy and arrogant.

They are wrong in this approach.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

I am not going to stand by and watch these guys abuse the word of God for their type of religious fervour that is about an angry vengeful hating God, rather than a loving God who teaches through His many ways to aid other to come to HIM.

John 14:6 - All of John all of 1 John 4 those are starters.

The problem with these guys: they want to force people into belief, they also denigrate people or denigrate other Christians.

I don't tolerate screaming at vulnerable youth in this way.

[NobodySpecial85]

Wait a sec... hold on...

"They are not following the gospel. I follow the gospel best as a sinner can, and proclaim Jesus in my daily walk."

First off, what is the gospel?

Second, why are you a sinner? Didn't that sinful man get crucified on the cross w/ Christ Jesus? No sinner will inherit the kingdom of God. Only His saints.

[NobodySpecial85]

1Pe 4:18 And if the righteous is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear?

1Jn 3:7 My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

1Jn 3:8 he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

If you're a sinner you must repent. Christ can make you an overcomer of sin.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

What is sin?

[faithhopelovecor1313]

Sin is harming self, harming others, turning away from God and transgressions small and large.

I would wonder if any person on earth can say with honesty they are sinsless and spotless?

Do we have little foibles we must work on to be in Christs stead?

The gospel tells us lots of things. Perhaps you have found a eureka to be without sin? Not sure.

I have not. Neglecting ones duty to help others is a form of sin.

Displeasing Christ is a form of sin.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

I am not saying that I do these things. But in a daily and more observant walk with Christ, then we do start realizing that even small things can be improved in life to become a so called Saint?

What is a Saint? some men who are fundamentalitsts say that women cannot be Saints?

So what is a Saint?

Someone who follows Christs words and way of life.

A real Saint might sell all they own and only follow Christ.

But what of those who marry and have children?

[faithhopelovecor1313]

Why don't you tell me why you agree with big (and some are bigger than others) grown men would scream invictives at youth or people in the street to intimidate them to believe in Christ?

You are defending Rueben et all? Why?

They are big fat sinners and they prove it all the time, yet you defend them?

Gluttony, anger, (a deadly sin) and verbal abuse for starters. Tell me where Jesus says that is O.K. in the bible.

Jesus also says to let the little children come.

[faithhopelovecor1313]

First of all what is the gospel? All the words and admonitions of Jesus Christ. That is the short version because this is a youtube casual commentary board of 500 words.

Yes, we are all sinners, that is the bottom line. Jesus was the only sinless one as was Mary.

We sin daily, and although can be saved in Christ, we must make sure to rely daily on Christ to avoid sin and whatever tempts us.

Christ can make us an overcomer of sin, but is anyone sinless and perfect?

[NobodySpecial85]

This is the gospel:

1Co 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

1Co 15:4 and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures;

No, we are not all sinners. You are blind and deceived, as Christ Jesus yelled out against in Matthew 23.

You need to repent. Only overcomers of sin will inherit the kingdom of God. I pray the Lord reveals that to you as well.

[T2Todd2]

@NobodySpecial85 , well just to clarify. Yes you are right we are not all sinners but that is because YAHUSHUA (Jesus) declared us legally righteous when we accepted HIM. And yes you are right that only overcomers of sin inherit the kingdom but we are only overcomers of sin because YAHUSHUA overcame sin and share in that when we are covered by HIS blood. In all who are truly saved, HE will complete a good work within us and chisel away all the filth from our lives until we look like HIM.

[urlilshawty33]

whoa that guy is real fat

[christychica2009]

I love your videos(:

[Bibledefender4u]

This man Ruben is the real deal./He came at my request stayed a week with me and my famil at his own expense.We street preached together,he was on Christian radio here and they couldnt get enough of him they ask him to come back again that evening.People that dont like him are either lost or not doing anything for our Saviour or just reprobates

[VictorLepanto]

Preaching in the street is neither here nor there. Being belligerent, arrogant & yes hateful is the real issue. Your behavior amounts to harrassment. I've seen your videos at Mormon or Catholic or other events w/ your stupid bullhorns etc. Those people weren't there to listen to you. You are interferring w/ people's right to peaceably assemble.

[TheKaveInn]

I'm undecided whether or not I agree with this method. If people aren't called yelled at/called out personally, then maybe they shouldn't be offended unless 1. they take part in any of the stuff you're against on the sign or by what is said or 2. they believe what is said is true (if they think it's a myth, then why not just ignore it?). I do like the fact that you say what you believe and don't water it down. You have just as much right to proclaim what you believe as anyone else.

[TheKaveInn]

correction - minus "called" before "yelled at/called out.."

[yeshua4U]

Not every tool in the shed is a hammer.

Not every job requires a hammer.

Some jobs cannot be done without a hammer ...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Php 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

[newc79]

Thank you Brother that answers a lot

God Bless

[zperra]

Not to be rude but, notice how all these fat street preachers will scream about any sin except gluttony?

Gays, strippers, liars, etc. Any sin but their own.

[rachey638]

1) If he were to preach against gluttony he would be visually disqualified as a hypocrite by everyone who saw him.

2) Who says he doesn't have a thyroid problem or some other health issue that causes him to be overweight?

3) Preaching against grievious sin is a way to get straight to the diseased heart of people and grab their attention.

[zperra]

1. He is a hypocrite.

2. Maybe he does. However many overweight people do not and are only overweight due to lack of proper diet and excersize.

3. Yes it does get people's attention, however it pushes people farther away from your god.

[rachey638]

How effectively do you share you faith? Unless you are out there doing it "better" doesn't that mean that YOU are a hypocrite?

[dazeycutr]

heroes

[sparkleskitty1]

Thank God for Ruban Isreal. Atleast he has the Guts to stand up for Christ Jesus instead of being "politically correct".

[stillsavinglives]

THANKS FOR POSTING!

[dcxJ]

What makes him so arrogant that he thinks he has the right to annoy people? How'd he feel if some hindu or islamic preacher shouted in his face every day? If he wants the intolerant days back then he'd better get ready to be burned in the roman colloseum.

[ProtestantAleksander]

I can learn a lot

thank you

God bless !!!

[GBRELEE]

How Can I donate to your Church Ruben? Your the Man!

[Preacher717]

Go to his youtube site.

His channel name is rubenisrael.

Then you can get in contact with him personally.

[seanpaynedotnet]

Amen brother, amen.

[tudierudielovesJesus]

Awesome. I thank God for you and your ministry. Those who spit on you and curse you out and do vile things for your camera will have to stand before Jesus Christ in judgement unless they take to heart the words you are saying and repent and put their trust in the ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE THEM. I pray to God many lives are forever changed because of your obedience. God bless!

[euphorial]

Excellence!

[darkwinter76]

Ruben is an inspiration

[excatholics]

Spot on!

[MACCAPONE60]

VERY EXCELLENT PERSON

[SAUNDERSacts2618]

God bless guys!

[Eagle776]

does Ruben have his own channel somewhere?

[cmammlj]

Yes - go to my channel & click to the channels I subscribe from - you'll see his pic & his name under his pic. Blessings:+)

[openrebuker]

I have videos of him on my channel, as well as many other street preaching videos.

[chadsummers01]

My only question is, how many have you won to Christ by this method? Just a thought.

[nevets815]

probably a lot. I have seen several people changed for the better because of street preachers.

[AmazingAtheism]

God Bless you Ruben!!!!