Good message - timeless. And with presidential elections right around the corner, and so many people allowing themselves to become distracted with politics - the manufactured dichoctomy of Rep vs. Dem, Lib vs. Con etc.(divide and conquer scheme) careful what you "spend time with" remember instead Who's actually "in-charge" and keep your focus on Him.
When Christ is no longer first in what we do, man is exalted and all of it is just an EMPTY MESS. Exalt Christ alone, and be humble. Don't worry about carnal thoughts or man's opinion. It's all about Jesus. If you believe this, you surely will grow in Christ with wisdom. Isn't it time we started surrendering and truly see the Glory of Christ, instead of the sin of pride.
Kudos to the Spirit of God working through Pastor John here!
I can't even begin to count how many Christians (myself included at times), have taken greater joy in something designed to be a means to the end (God's glory), and made it an end in and of itself, thereby contaminating the ministry, movement, church and even doctrine.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power! 1 Cor. 4:20
wow...that was a kick to the balls. how often do we turn our church into our god saying my church did this for that such and such and never turn to say it was god ib us, i've done it for years. i am once again humbled by god. thank you mr. piper for allowing god to use you.
Good message - timeless. And with presidential elections right around the corner, and so many people allowing themselves to become distracted with politics - the manufactured dichoctomy of Rep vs. Dem, Lib vs. Con etc.(divide and conquer scheme) careful what you "spend time with" remember instead Who's actually "in-charge" and keep your focus on Him.
tinketteful 6 months ago
YESYESYESSS. This is my pet peeve!
janeym 1 year ago
I totally agree with Piper.
He always says what I want to say.
We are to exalt Christ....bottom line.
When Christ is no longer first in what we do, man is exalted and all of it is just an EMPTY MESS. Exalt Christ alone, and be humble. Don't worry about carnal thoughts or man's opinion. It's all about Jesus. If you believe this, you surely will grow in Christ with wisdom. Isn't it time we started surrendering and truly see the Glory of Christ, instead of the sin of pride.
RedHatBlueShoe 2 years ago 4
Well said, Mr. Piper. Thank you.
OneAvidity 2 years ago
Kudos to the Spirit of God working through Pastor John here!
I can't even begin to count how many Christians (myself included at times), have taken greater joy in something designed to be a means to the end (God's glory), and made it an end in and of itself, thereby contaminating the ministry, movement, church and even doctrine.
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power! 1 Cor. 4:20
truthckur 2 years ago 2
Wow. God's timing for me to see this video is perfect. Sometimes he just reaches out and gives my heart a pump and says, "Hey, I'm here."
Minime13e2 2 years ago 17
bingo.
HumanoidComplex 2 years ago 6
Truly a blessing. Amen Mr. Piper.
TheOtherSickestKid 2 years ago 3
wow...that was a kick to the balls. how often do we turn our church into our god saying my church did this for that such and such and never turn to say it was god ib us, i've done it for years. i am once again humbled by god. thank you mr. piper for allowing god to use you.
theragamuffin405 2 years ago 12