Good Person (What Answer would you Give to God?)

[YaleBreaker]

I'm a bit confused. Why would God judge us on whether or not we believed in Him, as opposed to doing our best to be nice people? I don't see why God would put people on Earth just to believe he existed.

[Allayed]

I love your keen point of view of love and truth of way i love you in GOD.

[davidtimof]

If the question'd be "What gift would you give to God" I'd give him my word that I won't betray him

And now I don't lie

[dome1234321]

this is a nice video thanks

[Greatcommissioners]

keep up the fire for Jesus brother, great is ur reward in heaven.

[d0y0uth1nks0]

really?

[d0y0uth1nks0]

omg dude you scared me i like your ddr vids better i dont wanna go to hell i didnt think iwas a bad person.

[bonandrea31]

well consider the sources: you have someone who is bitter and angry about religion overall and you have someone who has reaped the benefit knowing Jesus. religion can be used incorrectly to guilt people into things unknowingly, but if it's your own decision based on what you'r confronted with then more power to you. Jesus preached about Heaven & Hell (compare John 14 and Mark 9)

[silverplatypus0]

Praise God for your work, keep going and walking in the light of the Lord.

[gamer2k1]

i would like to let you know that a comment you made was incorrect, its not just one book that has eye witness accounts(the bible is a group of books, or a library) also it's not just in the bible, they have found other writings talking about seeing him walking around after his death. and ever notice how whenever someone tries to disprove the bible they find evidence that backs it up? P.S. who says he didnt know people would hate him for showing them their sin?

ill be praying for you.

[YaleBreaker]

@gamer2k1 You can find eyewitness accounts for a lot of fun stuff in history if you look hard enough.

[saleebyman]

@gamer2k1

just letting you know when you say your praying to the non christians when the non christian is that person it tends to do more harm then good....just saying

think about it tho: if iwas to end this comment by saying "ill be praying for you" how would u feel

[6gording6]

We are now under grace.We are under love that we do not deserve but he still loves us.He loves the world and is waiting for them to repent and love like him.Love is not of this world.

[rondoarando]

i like the video

[djsterf]

What were the Amalekites being brought to justice for as mentioned a verse prior also from Exodus 17 and Deuteronomy 25? They wiped out the least of the Israelites, so in judgment, they were to wipe out all the Amalekites, including the very least. Not much different from, say, Obadiah, Joel, or any of the other minor prophets with negative themes. It's a matter of 'parallel judgment' for deeds they had done in the past, as is found throughout the MPs.

[bonandrea31]

Spam central? Are you past YT limits yet? You can get your acct suspended that way (too much spam). Phew whatevs, tomorrow, that requires a longer post.

[bonandrea31]

God would rather that all come to repentance (as in 2 Peter 3:9), so I don't see a disconnect.

[bonandrea31]

Again with the language, man. Your comments seem very coarse. It's the Book + how I see it to embody truth in the real world. It's the emptiness of everything else that I see which compounds that. Buddha hadn't found the way, Lao Tzu said there is a way, and Jesus said that He WAS the Way! And once I saw my heavenly Father and who Jesus was and who I was too, that was life changing. I am a sinner, but I'm forgiven through the Blood of Jesus. Sorry if you see that as gross, but it's true.

[bonandrea31]

so hopefully one day, you'll give the good ol' Book an honest read. Most people don't, not even so-called "Christians." I am going to head off to bed now, but I'll leave you with a verse. Romans 5:8 - 'But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' That's a big connection to make -- Jesus' death and God's love. But it's important. God bless you. :)

[bonandrea31]

Christianity is believing in and accepting Jesus, and in response because of that faith, living a clean life, helping others (see the end of James 1), feeding the hungry, clothing the homeless (see Matthew 25), loving God and loving others with your whole heart, becoming more Christlike. It's not a 'get out of hell free card' - it's a life commitment

Untestable? if you analyze the arguments for Jesus as Savior from the epistles, much is based on eyewitness of Jesus' Resurrection (evidence).

[bonandrea31]

and yes, I've had a vision of angels before, also my sister was healed of a nasty flu pretty immediately after elders laid hands on her when I took her to church. That's one reason she became a Christian eventually. most of those are not reasons why I believe, but they do back up why I believe. I believe and see that Jesus has power. That's a little bit of the angle I come from, man.

Buddha did not really make any bold claims, cuz he couldn't.

I also didn't sense peace in the Quran.

[bonandrea31]

and you can ask, why do you believe when your father abused you? does that not make you mad at God?

I realized that day at CCC that there is a heavenly Father who loved me so much and wanted me to come to him so much that he gave his Son to die for me. Jesus lived anyway. That doesn't bug me. My sinfulness does, but I'm free now. Jesus said He was the Way. Buddha never made such a claim.

[bonandrea31]

You shouldn't make stereotypical generalizations about someone you don't know. You two seem to be doing that quite a bit here in a very incoherent manner, and I respectfully ask for you to stop making them. I grew up in a foster home after being abused as a child and running away. I went to three Buddhist temples, there's one even here in Miami. Another in Tampa I went to on a project, don't remember which city the other one was in. I went to a CCC meeting and saw Life.

[bonandrea31]

actually it was at Miami ;)

yes and yes

1. life = suffering

2. attachment/desire --> suffering

3. you can possibly be released from suffering

4. Eightfold path to a better life

which I actually believe is a cop out of dealing with suffering.

but yeah, I read through the 400+ how many ever passages back in HS a few times

but then I met Jesus, which I know doesn't mean anything to you yet.

Does to me for sure.

[ddrfiend998]

It's a conscious decision and acceptance, but it's a lifelong commitment. It shows how serious the love of Christ is.

[ddrfiend998]

sweet video; this message is hard to take for some, but good analysis -- we can't get to God by our own good deeds. It's only through Jesus that we have hope! Great vid.

[bonandrea31]

(1) Man disobeys God.

(2) God is just: man's disobedience deserves punishment.

(2b) Nothing impure can dwell in God's sight.

(2c) Man cannot stand in God's presence as-is.

(3) God is merciful: He wants man to dwell in His presence.

(3b) God provides even His own Son for us to take our place as the sacrice for our sins.

(3c) Man can dwell in God's presence through Jesus.

[bonandrea31]

I have, a lot of others have, as well. I studied comparative religion, as I dabbled in buddhist thought before coming to Jesus.

[Chuloloc]

Well, I'm just expressing myself and addressing things the way they should be addressed. Nothing too difficult.

[bonandrea31]

What, love God and love others wholeheartedly?

[somasight]

I never ASKED to be here. Never. I dont need a saviour cause I will be happy to be in eternity without biblegod!

[djsterf]

So if it came down to an eternity in hell or an eternity with 'Biblegod,' you would endure eternal punishment in hell? What if you misunderstood the character of 'Biblegod'?

[bonandrea31]

You didn't even make an effort to interact with anybody. You just posted your hate comments about somebody you don't know. This isn't even "Way of the Master" material, but I guess you won't be back. I hope you do find Jesus, though you could have found Him here! :)

[skitblendz]

i thought these were common sense

do not commit adultery

do not steal

do not kill

to name a few

sorry you had bad experiences in the past

i hope you can objectively decide on whether

jesus was really the son of god like he

claimed to be or not.

peace man

[skitblendz]

faith is assurance and evidence see hebrews 11.1

did you actually watch the video the message is good anyway have good night! :-)

[goldsmithstudent]

christ said why callest thou me good there is but one good that is the father in heaven. so i dont have to try to be good because there is but one good thats the father.what a relief no pressure

[skitblendz]

craggles80 - yes he does - john 14.6 - jesus claims to be the only way to god - and i think you are setting up straw men but that is just me

goldsmithstudent - i dont know the refrence but should we sin so that grace may abound, god forbid - but if we do sin we have jesus for forgiveness - the video does speak about grace and faith and not worksrighteousness - it makes sense to me at least

[skitblendz]

great message - yes let us realize our own works fall short - very true - thanks

[flav4flav]

do you believe in judgment day? i do. the kingdom of heaven is here and is to come. thank the lord for faith in jesus

[frumpytuin]

amen lol. im catholic, also have teny bit of autism, and im learning to live with it because im a good person, sorta funny and stuff. great speech(is that spelt right?)and im glad that you care about people because i care about people including my friends.

[bonandrea31]

wow and it's amazing how God knows the heart, may we all get our hearts right before him before it is too late.

[djsterf]

Not true -- Jesus stressed that He was the only Way, Truth, and Life, and that believing on Him was necessary for Salvation (see John 3:16-18, 3:36, 14:5-6). Jesus did preach good works, but not Pharisaical good works -- rather, works that stem from Belief in Him.

Question: What answer would YOU give God if He asked why He should let you into Heaven?

[craggles80]

That does not apply to me because I am not a Christian and do not believe in God. However, why would jesus use a Samaritan when none did nor could ever have believed in Jesus? Why did Jesus use the parable given this knowledge, and why did jesus ask who showed he loved his neighbour in the parable? Because while the Samaritan may not have been a follower of Jesus, he still did what jesus would have expected in that situation. So regardless of who taught it, it was the right thing to do.

[rondoarando]

nice video man, yes praise the lord i am saved may the lord bless this video

[djsterf]

The Levite and the priest were hypocrites. Jesus used a looked-down-upon example of the Samaritan to show that he did the compassionate thing (as irony), and that we should love our neighbors as ourselves -- not be as the Pharisee. Belief means everything (see John 3:16-18 -- Believe and not perish in 3:16 vs. Don't believe and stand condemned before God in 3:18). Jesus preached, 'Repent' -- but He also preached True faith, which includes good works.

[craggles80]

So if good works have no purpose, why did he teach them? Secondly, Jews had been at odds with Samaritans for years, and jews were the only one of the lot who believed in a singular God.

[djsterf]

I've never debated that good works have no purpose. They do have purpose, but they won't get you into Heaven. 'It is by Grace through Faith that you are saved, and that not of yourselves -- it is the Gift of God, not of Works, lest any man should boast' (Eph. 2:8-9)

[craggles80]

Note the difference between Grace and faith. You also assume that those who are not Christians boast. There you are wrong. As for this conversation, it ends here.

[djsterf]

The issue is forgiveness -- those in Faith have received forgiveness, yet those outside have yet to receive it from God, remaining as His enemies (see Romans 5). That's a dangerous place to be.

If we could get to Heaven on our own good deeds, then we would be able to brag about it. Jesus' Work on the Cross was the sacrifice for our sins that we need to accept.

Ok, but one important question to consider over time: Who is Jesus to you? Thanks for your comments.

[djsterf]

The NT was written in Koine Greek, kalos and agathos being two words found in the NT text over 100 times each, translated as 'good' or 'excellent.' The theoretical Samaritan was neighborly in Luke 10, not self-sufficient to Salvation. James 2 talks about faith without works being useless. Good works stem from faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes the relationship between faith, salvation, and works clear, as well -- we are granted Salvation by faith from God, not by our own works.

[djsterf]

Again, read Luke 10. The naming of the section is not from the NT text.

[craggles80]

I am a former professor and lecturer in ancient language. So I would like to get into a debate over ancient language if you wish.

[ddrfiend998]

Cool man - so good samaritan is just a catchy title, and I never knew that until I just read that chapter. *Good* stuff heh

[ddrfiend998]

hey and nice new video

[flav4flav]

yea i like the new one too

[bonandrea31]

parable of the "good samaritan" -- he's never called good by anyone in the Bible, Jesus used him as an example of how we should be a neighbor to one another in love. the title "good samaritan" was givn later by commentators, it is not in the Bible as part of the origianl work.

[bonandrea31]

n/m read ster'fs comment haha

[djsterf]

Also note that Romans 3, Psalm 14, and Psalm 53 all mention nobody can get to Heaven by their own works, as they are have all fallen short. Relating to another Samaritan in particular, the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 had faith that Jesus was the Messiah. Faith was always a personal determination, regardless of Jew/Samaritan/Gentile/etc. Faith is the only way to reach God -- He's reached down to us, thankfully, because we can't reach to Him elsewise. Hope that helps! God bless.

[djsterf]

You should read through the text of Luke 10. Jesus showed that the Samaritan man with compassion did the right thing in Luke 10, but He never said that He was a good person who could get to Heaven because of his lack of fault in the situation (note that 'agathos' and 'kalos' are never used in the passage). In Mark 10, Jesus says that nobody is good but God alone.

[craggles80]

Also not the parable is about the GOOD Samaritan.

[bonandrea31]

I had a rough childhood myself (especially relating to abuse) but I am thankful to have a Father in heaven who cares enough to give his Son for me. Great vid -5 stars-

[TiffanyLye]

I believe that there's a purpose in everything that happened to each person including a child... All for the goodness of God... Which ever place a child was raised in, God is there... ^_^

[ddrfiend998]

this is a cool vid - it gets u thinking!

[ddrfiend998]

i don't know if this helps but i heard a quote once: you can't look to the future if you're stuck on the past. God help us all!

[djsterf]

Faith in God has inspired many to save lives. Google 'Christian charities' or 'Christian orphanages' for a few results. You definitely are seeing the effects of sin in the horror stories you've encountered, but there are people who are trying to better society, much with the help of God's strength.

[Bizziboy]

orphanages again are some of the biggest problems with foster care and the snatching of other peoples children. Adoption is passing a child getting money called fees for that child that is child trafficking.. no matter the pretty name it's given.. orphanages have been documented as the worse place a child can live.

[Bizziboy]

The most sacred thing is ones family. If Christianity supports the destruction of families with the storage of stolen children in orphanages then there is nuthing more to be said to me. I respect your religion. God does not bring change people do.

[djsterf]

If a child has no father, mother, or family, an orphanage tries to give the child a family. It's not a perfect solution, but it is in many cases a better solution than having a child roaming the streets with nobody to help. I agree with you that family is sacred.

[djsterf]

But I guess a good question that I'd be interested to hear back about -- how would you work toward solving this problem in society?  I'd be interested to know. God bless, hope to hear back.

[Bizziboy]

Check my channel many of us are working on it..

To improve the system it must be shut down investigated. Figure out what children belong in care and which ones were stolen. If parents abuse their children they deserve to go to court a criminal court with the same rights to a laywer as a rapist or murder etc.. as it stand they are brought to family court where they have no rights.

[Bizziboy]

Indeed that is what they are supposed to do but that is not the reality check my channel and my friends channels.. Foster care and adoption are not what they seem. What started out as something to help has taken a wrong turn somewhere and now people and families are suffering..

[Bizziboy]

Then the kids in care that are being feed 3 different kids of psychotropic drugs not even approved for adults be weened off of them. Then the people who feed these kids these drugs be put behind bars. The family courts need to be opened and the Adoption targets encouraged by government that caused this adoption to get out of control be removed.

[Bizziboy]

I am working on a video that will explain in more detail... I am doing everything I can.. but when your government thinks they have the right to do this to people .... you can't stop them with out other peoples help.

[djsterf]

It definitely sounds like you've been through a lot of pain. Regarding pain in Heaven, I hope this passage is reassuring: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Rev. 21:3-4

[djsterf]

Though if I may add, whether or not someone will be in Heaven is personally-based: do they have to account for their own sins (which they can't on their own), or do they have Jesus' sacrifice, paying for their sins. We must individually select the second of the two in order to enter Heaven! Thanks for the comment, and I pray that you can find joy in the midst of all your pain and can see God's hand working for your benefit. God bless you!

[Bizziboy]

Foster care steals faith in god and sells it to the upper-class and their friends.

[royalsteven]

I don't think u would have to say much cause God can read you're mind. I would answer: I dont deserve your mercy and I've made mistakes so please forgive me. I wanted to meet you my whole life and I want to get in. Something like that. Anyone should be looking forward to go to heaven. Because who wants a worrying afterlife?

[djsterf]

True, none of us deserve His mercy. Thankfully we can have forgiveness through our acceptance of Jesus' sacrifice here on earth! God is good.

[diverse04]

This a great video brother. Keep up the good work and may the Lord be with you always.