How many believers have you seen shock you. People you thought you'd ride out this life with, turn on you?
When you look at the world & there's 7 billion people, 2 billion claim to be Christian. Round that to a 1/3 of the people claim to believe the same reason why we are here, where we are going & how we get there,
How many of those 1/3 are on youtube being vocal about what & why they believe. Basic point it's a sliver of the people.
In the grand scheme of things they're a few people on youtube who are vocal about their Christian beliefs & each one of us can give you 10 reasons why the other Christian video makers are totally apostate & only they have it all right. I include myself guilty in this list.
Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector
9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10"Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. 11The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayerb: 'I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don't cheat, I don't sin, and I don't commit adultery. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! 12I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.'
13"But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, 'O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.' 14I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Evangelism & Defending what you think is right we're all for. Show mercy to those who you think are wrong anyway. We're all fragile none of our lives our their great we're all lucky if God gives us another chance. Very high opinion of god very low opinion of man. I know how weak & fragile I am , I don't admire myself or other men, God alone deserves that.
Say hypothetically we might be heading for interment camps soon, & it's harder to be vocal, to research what some doctrine some one says is true inside
Few things to ask yourself about other believers valid now or then,
Two things it's not.
1. Would you like to fellowship with this person. Atheist can get together & enjoy each other's company. It's not hard to put on a mask & be chummy.
2nd it's not what denomination they are etc...
1) IS there treasure in heaven or here on earth, what are they invested in. are they talking people into the kingdom of heaven about losing their life here, testifying to how this world is evil & under Satan's rule, how sinful each & everyone of us is or are they kissing up to this world system defending capitalism or socialism & American exceptionalism or any earthly kingdom elitism teaching people how to get defend their private property & self defense, no Jesus says those who are his aren't trying to save their mortal bodies or earthly possessions they are ready to get up on a cross & die for their faith period.
2) If you were in a bad place very dangerous & you could only make a few phone calls would you call them & ask them to pray for you? Despite what ever issues you might have with them do you think God pays close attention to their prayers. For me I know people I disagree with but I'm pretty sure God listens them anyway even more then me, because they do what God wants them to do better, then how I do what Gods wants me to do & so on.
3) If you were to die who want raising your kids up in Lord?
4) Who you want to go witnessing with in the most hostile environment?
Good talk. Isah:19 Many don't read bible in the way The Father instructed it must be done. What's up with the background noise? Is it behind all your vids? You'd be better if you got rid of that. It's uncomfortable when focusing. Love, jerry!
job65taiwan 1 month ago
@job65taiwan Thanks for the tip on the background noise, I don't know what it is. Usually we overdub music overtop the vids, but it was shot just on the labtop camera.
miking193 1 month ago
I hate to diminish your hopes, but I believe there are less than a million true believers in this so called "christian" nation of the United States. And a small fraction of that is on youtube. Modern churchianity has become do what you want during the week & go to church on Sunday a true Apostacy of what the Messiah taught. The church is already "controlled" by the federal gov through the 501c3 & the wicked men that desire positions of prominence. In His body, there is only ONE that is exalted.
notyranny1 1 month ago
@notyranny1 No worries you didn't diminish any of my hopes. We did a video called 2012 Utopia all about how the US is not & never has been a Christian nation, just a nation that a number of people who claim to be christian reside in. We did a video called mega church needs mega money all about the ills of churchianity. Basically I'm in agreement with much of what you wrote. My hope is life in the kingdom of heaven, I have no hope here.
miking193 1 month ago
I would take you as a partner anyday brother! I love this.. so well said. Favorited. Thank you for sharing this truth.
photohelix 1 month ago
@photohelix In regards to your last your video, we watched it to the end.
miking193 1 month ago