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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

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f6cf89 No.665934

What do you guys think about A Voice in the Desert? I watched a bunch of his videos and I think he makes lots of sense but it is extremely scary. I feel like if I don't follow the radical commands of Christ is because I am just a coward seeking comfort. I don't know what to do now… How did you guys react to his videos and how did you reconcile your actions with the more radical teaching such as forsaking everything and family for christ?

1e0348 No.666043

>>665934

Everything about Christ was considered radical at the time, but forsaking family is probably one that is difficult for everyone, since society is so heavily built upon the familial unit.

As for A Voice in the Desert, I think he's right. He says that no churches in any denominations actually preach the teachings of Jesus, and the few that do do so in a way that ties them back into giving money to them. I hear this, look out at different churches near me and find it to be true. What the Voice says to do is actually very simple, follow the teachings of Jesus, we just make excuses why we can't.

It always comes back to the love that people have for money, though. We might tell ourselves that we need money to get food, shelter or whatever else we need to stay alive, but really we just enjoy the safety and comfort that money provides us, and so rather than putting our trust and faith in the Lord to keep us safe and fed, we place them in money.

Trust me, I know what you're feeling. I'm on the same brink, unable to take the next step. Hell, I've been planning on contacting Voice through his email address, but I feel like that would be committing myself to that path, and stepping off of it once I start will disappoint both him and God.

The truth is that there is no reconciliation between our inaction and our knowledge. As we are, when we stand before Christ on the day of Judgement, He will say that He does not know us, for we are false believers. We might say that we believe He is the Son of God, or that He is risen, but if we truly had faith, we would follow Christ's command without question.

I'm sorry I could not bear soothing news, but I will pray for God to give you the courage and strength to take the next step. I suggest you pray for the same.


94a130 No.666046

>>665934

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)


f6cf89 No.666145

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>>666043

winnie the pooh


7fae7d No.666147

>voice in the desert

>literally a cult

This is your brain on Protestantism.


26006d No.666157

>>666147

Pretty sure the Pharisees called the followers of Jesus something similar to a cult at one point. He's just telling people to put the teachings of Jesus above all else, which Jesus also tells us to do. Don't insult a man's beliefs because it says that you aren't doing things correctly.


f6cf89 No.666159

>>666147

Like the other poster said, Jesus was most likely seen as a cult leader too. The fact is, if they are the only one truly following the teaching of Jesus and they are called a cult, that just adds more to their claims. They are persecutted and treated like shit for what they do.


220142 No.666169

>>666157

>>666159

Whatever helps you sleep at night.


988f6f No.666198

>>665934

>Comments disabled

>Red letter christianity

>Loosely paraphrase scripture

>1 Corinthians 1:17 disproves water baptism

>"Of course the Bible does contain the teachings of Jesus, so the narrator [of the Bible] is not necessarily wrong in what he's saying" (emphasis his)

This guy rejects the inspiration of the word of God. That's why he keeps repeating "the teachings of Jesus," because he may use other scripture if convenient but he ignores it if it's not written in red letters.


f6cf89 No.666220

>>666198

I know the guy is wrong on many points. I am only talking about the ones of selling everything you have and following him. In that if you work for money you are not working for God. You must rely on God for everything and must not put faith in your own work to survive. I am working a job and have money in the bank so that if something bad happens I can provide. Am I in the wrong? It seems to Jesus I would be… so what do? I sell everything and help the poor? But what if I have a wife? She will flip the winnie the pooh and leave me, is that really a loving act? Also didn't Jesus say that by forcing her in some way to leave me I am committing a grave sin? Opinions please this shit confuse me


9266d8 No.666225

winnie the pooh off eceleb retards


988f6f No.666243

>>666220

>I know the guy is wrong on many points.

Yes he is. He's both taking away from scripture and paraphrasing it to support himself.

>I am only talking about the ones of selling everything you have and following him.

Jesus also said that with men this is impossible but with God all things are possible.

>I am working a job and have money in the bank so that if something bad happens I can provide. Am I in the wrong?

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

2 Thess. 3:10-12

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

>It seems to Jesus I would be… so what do?

Well Jesus said to Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. Also John the Baptist said in Luke 10 that "He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise" and that people should be content with their wages. This all implies that working a job to be able to provide for his household and others is the right course of actions. Yes, this alone is not enough to get into heaven; you can't earn your way according to Romans 3; but remember that with God all things are possible.

>Also didn't Jesus say that by forcing her in some way to leave me I am committing a grave sin?

Being poor shouldn't be a cause for divorce, but nevertheless choosing not to follow 1 Timothy 5:8 and others is definitely not the right thing to do. Hope that helps.


988f6f No.666244

>>666243

>John the Baptist said in Luke 10

Sorry Luke 3.


de18f5 No.666333

>>666244

Then should I give everything that I have extra of? In this verse it says to give off a tunic if I have more than one, same for meat. Should I give every penny I have over the necessities to charity? Should I even own more than 1 set of clothes? I know this sounds like trolling but I am not. Maybe this is religious scrupulosity but I just want to please Christ and be with Him for eternity


429782 No.666336

>>665934

>most popular video

>doesn't know what the word Call means

Great stuff. Very deep theological arguments. Not your average masonic nominalist.


1edc2c No.666356


b318ab No.666474

YouTube embed. Click thumbnail to play.

650dd7 No.666600

>>665934

It's extremely simple dude, if you like something that is not about God or Jesus it is 99% probable that it is Satanic/Sin.

It's all about tastes, God has more in common to an Elitist Otaku than to a president.


eff2a6 No.666605




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