Am I Too Hard on Myself?

Ask Pastor John
Episode: 1578
Transcript: www.desiringgod.org/interview...

[@kyronnewbury]

I've said it a hundred times. We are much harder on ourselves and each other (especially in the church) than God is. He seems to be far more patient and kind with us then we are.

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

This was my big humbling realisation, especially once I became Christian and had hindsight. I got to know God by seeking truth as an atheist scientist and following a string of at first seemingly serendipitous and eventually undeniably supernatural signs and direct answers over a period of years. I constantly used the excuse of exploration to justify sin and I avoided Christianity because I had abandoned it as a student and it really wasn't socially or egoistically convenient so I practiced worldly religion and tangled with demonic entities before running to God when it culminated in what they call "kundalini awakening" and after that all God's answers came in the form of Bible verses. So I started reading and it was like reading a different story than I remembered because all the humans were sinners like me and prone to messing up and the very same living God who had shown me such patience and love was there treating them the exact same way. Even writing this I've suddenly started weeping. Hallelujah!

[@phillipatteberry9819]

@Kyron Newbury This is true

[@Caleb-fu2kd]

@@colmwhateveryoulike3240 thank you brother, it’s a struggle to see it this way

[@discobunny4eva759]

@@colmwhateveryoulike3240 I have had many similar experiences before turning back to God.

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

@@discobunny4eva759 Thank God for both our souls brother. :)

[@frayfog]

Wow, everything pastor John said about being too hard on ones self in regards to sanctification; I myself am guilty of. And strangely enough this new guilt I find myself in, in of itself is so freeing. I beat myself up for hours and days at a time when I fail, I tell myself “how can I call myself a Christian”, I feel like an out and out phony sometimes. Why can’t I see that this is exactly how the enemy wants me to feel, sometimes it’s so hard to hear God’s voice when all your listening to is the Devil barking guilt and condemnation in your ear. I see the Devils plan now, to break us and make us feel helpless in our own sins, to the point we give up and turn from Christ. Don’t give up, there is no condemnation when you believe and trust in Christ ❤️✝️

[@danielrblend]

You are living my life brother, thank you for sharing!!!

[@hotoven]

I've been struggling with this especially with coming back to work part time after having a baby. I keep finding myself looking back to my past successes and getting paralysed by fear and depression about how I can't achieve as much as I used to, despite having such a blessed life now with the sweetest toddler and husband in my life. Thank you Pastor John for helping people like me figure out how to deal with this sin. Love from Australia

[@selahman1074]

Praying His peace and contentment over you today!

[@InHisImage999]

Dare I say, you have achieved even more! You are doing the best work you can as a follower of Christ and following the first command The Most High ever told us, be fruitful. And you two will raise that baby to follow Christ and that is the greatest success. Your work as a mother and wife is unmatched. Your family, your marriage, and your home is modeling God's greatest hope for us; relationship that models Him. As our lives change, as our families grow, and as we walk longer with God, our definition of "success" changes too. God bless you and your family!

[@recklesslove2880]

Set your priorities straight what is more important ? Do you go by the standards of society or GOD'S standards then you will know because the peace of God brings contentment , peace, self-love and total gratification . I've known of many who live very modest and yet consider themselves blessed.

[@NnalueIfeoma]

There is therefore no condemnation to them who believe in Jesus and who are called by His name

[@naturallygifted2002]

Key part “Who walk NOT after the flesh, but after the Spirit”.

[@easternmcg]

Romans 8:1-2 (LEB): “Consequently, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.” That reading isn’t there pal

[@jcjamlig]

Ahhh, just in time. Thank you Lord

[@TravaTraining]

Forget what lies behind...strive for THE prize.

[@kimberlymartin2314]

💯 Amen!

[@rayomide5642]

I now get good understanding on the teaching that we should not let our pass failure or success destroy our life’s but focus on progressing forward to whom God has called us to be. Thank you and more grace IJN amen.🙏👍

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@rebeccasmith7439]

@@johnpiper2565 this is a scam!!! Shame on you!!!

[@shawnkim8542]

I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of the living God. Amen!

[@victorialeal5847]

Amen!

[@antonioamsouza10]

Oh yeah, and how it IS! Amen

[@blesstv8994]

Amen

[@taihus8881]

True

[@Chirhopher]

That's awesome! Do You believe that HE Is Eternal? -Has existed forever as GOD.

[@Richie016]

A righteous approach to regular life struggles helps grow stronger in faith.

[@MeADow0201]

Thank you. This is really good. I used to struggle with the assurance of salvation as a result of being hard on myself in justification. I think that Christians ought to be hard on ourselves in santification too! Since we are striving to be Christ like:) its a good thing.

[@maxaplin4204]

Good teaching. On the one hand, we are to aim for perfection. As Jesus says in Matt 5:48: 'Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.' Jesus doesn't mean that we can expect to be perfect, just that we should strive for this goal to the best of our ability. But on the other hand, we need to recognise that, even with growth in moral purity, we will continue to sin a lot in this life. As James says in James 3:2: 'For we all stumble in many ways.' In this verse stumbling refers to committing unpremeditated sins of short duration. So it is clear, sadly, that we can expect to do a lot of this. And when we sin, we need to quickly repent and rejoice in God's forgiveness and not get depressed by our failure.

[@301larussomusic]

We are made to be form into the image of Christ. 2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming 1 John 2:28 It really is a spiritual battle we have to face.

[@Truthbetold9254]

Well, I used to understand Matthew 5: 48, as you explained until a man of God (whom I respect so much ) pointed my attention to the verses before, where Jesus was talking about "loving others not as the unbelievers love, but as God loves us". So actually Jesus wants us to be "perfect in loving others the same way he has loved us". Because remember our righteousness is as a filthy rag before him.

[@maxaplin4204]

@@Truthbetold9254 A few points: First, the reference to being perfect in v. 48 certainly INCLUDES a reference to loving others perfectly. However, I believe that in this verse Jesus is broadening things out to refer to more than just love. Having said, in the previous verses, that we must love others, he now expands the reference to say that we must be perfect (in EVERY WAY, by implication) - including, of course, loving perfectly. Second, the fact that he is including a prominent reference to love in his command to be perfect doesn't affect the point I was making. The point I was making is that Jesus doesn't mean that we should expect to actually BE perfect this side of death or the return of the Lord. Rather, it is a goal we should strive to get ever closer to, even though we will not reach it in this life. Third, you are right, of course, that our uprightness is like filthy rags. But that isn't relevant for this verse. This verse is not discussing human depravity or our inability to save ourselves. Rather, the verse is simply instructing us to strive for moral perfection.

[@Truthbetold9254]

@@maxaplin4204 yes I agree with you 100%, May be we’re just using different words or sentence to express the same thing. The main thing is for us to continually strive towards perfection in all that we do. And may God help us.🙏

[@antman43]

In the original text, the word “perfect” meant “whole.” When Jesus said be perfect, He is saying that he wants our character to be whole instead of hypocritical. God bless you all.

[@romesylbelandres9796]

Amen! Praise God!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@BigHornDave]

The last five minutes or so was so extremely helpful in understanding the issue. Thank you for the clear direction and the guidance to Philippians 1:12-13 as a touchstone.

[@nickhybner8485]

The scripture is actually Phil 3:13-14 and it’s humming to need a refresher course regard this passage of scripture. Sometimes we can think we’ve got it all so together then suddenly we realise we so don’t and truly need The Lords mercy new every morning.

[@lovemaybeitslove]

Thank you, beacause I was confused at first haha😂

[@InHisImage999]

This was wonderful. Thank you. I resonate with everything that writer posed. I'm certainly too harsh on myself because, precisely what Pastor John explained, because I'm not allowing myself to live in the promise and in the work that Jesus has already done for me. Thus, sinning. My works cannot make me right with God. It feels like work , trying to convince myself of what I already know to be true. I pray for Elohim's peace.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@Mindset4Excellence]

Deep stuff! You might have to listen to it several times to let it truly sink in...

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@NnalueIfeoma]

Thank You Jesus

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@CommunicationsPC]

Thank you so much Pastor John! I've been asking myself that very question and your answers are spot on for me. This will nourish my soul for some time to come. May God bless you.

[@heidi2415j]

Thank you Pastor John, this message is awesome. I feel my burden are removed and joy starts to sprout 🌱 in my heart!

[@kaliayang1025]

Thank you Pastor John! It’s just what I needed to hear.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@tonyraceva]

Appreciate this topic so much! Love from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@TheAKC98]

Thank you very much!! I needed this so badly

[@dylannealous9449]

Thanks for your word Pastor John.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@ndustries6323]

Thank you for these words pastor John. I genuinely appreciate it.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@sandravarrenti927]

Thank you Pastor John for this insight into why my spirit has gone dry!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen....

[@mmurphy4488]

Thank you for that explanation. It was so clear now and helpful as I struggle with this . I now understand and can release the burden, moving forward with gentleness and humbleness confident in the finished work of Christ...thank you

[@chidovimus]

Dude u always come right on time when I need it. Love desiring god!!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@chidovimus]

@@johnpiper2565 what a scam. Leave me alone!!! I'm not giving you money fake John piper account!!

[@danderth]

Thank you so much for this.

[@trentrutledge4724]

Thank you pastor John, I really needed the perspective you shared in this clip. It is so easy to get angry and feel broken at the thought of last failures. Let us press on in faith

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@robynahgreen1283]

Beautiful 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@annveniece]

learned a lot!! thank you pastor John!!

[@nattytwe]

Oh my God❤️😔this is so on target. Thank you

[@say2577]

Pastor John knows! he is awesome.

[@marksawatzky8562]

Beautiful Lord Jesus thank you!

[@emmanuelk.owusu-mintah529]

God bless you Pastor John

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@Dianaxxz]

Thank you for this 🙌

[@Michael-ee6tl]

Thank you Pastor.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@zurisadaimerazmartinez8980]

I really needed this, thank you so much

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@faith.fitness123]

I'm very thankful for this!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@constanzairazoquicontreras4117]

Thank you so much for this... 😢

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@rontheproton1783]

This was so good. Thank you for rightly dividing scripture and sharing this wisdom. All glory to Lord Jesus

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@rontheproton1783]

@@johnpiper2565 You're not fooling anyone. Especially not God. What you're doing is shameful and I hope you repent before your days are up.

[@kimberlymartin2314]

Great insight for life. Keep the🔥 burning for God!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen....

[@rachaelmondo7672]

high standards are not the problem- it’s the response to the success and failure to meet them.

[@Fricc-sg4np]

That was great. Thanks.

[@kareenacox]

Thankful for this

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@sheldonbass4238]

Very helpful answer. Beginning with justification really places the issue beneath the brilliant light of grace, bringing clarity to the race we run, the trials we face while living with and learning from our failures without allowing them to bog us down going forward. Personally, I still grapple with the synergistic aspect of sanctification in my own life, while knowing that it's ultimately God's power, and work, in me. I've been claiming Phil. 2:13 as a promise, having received the will to please God, I now desperately pray for the power to do so in all areas. "It ain't easy." But using Gal. 2:20 as a daily mantra seems to help-it's like fulfilling Luke 9:23. Blessings all.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@brichi952]

This was super helpful !

[@JulianCaesaro]

God’s timing is always perfect! So glad that I saw this today, while sitting and relaxing and eating a snack, I heard this ever-so-needed message! I’m going to keep pressing forward and stop stressing and worrying about what has happened in the recent past. It’ll take some work, but it’s absolutely pivotal to my future peace and success! 🤔😄😁😇

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@JulianCaesaro]

@@johnpiper2565 Whoa the John Piper commented on my comment! Quick question though, why don’t you have the verification badge next to your name? And why does it say that you’re account is only 8 hours old? 🤔

[@kpballa1009]

At 9:26 - he says "Look to Phil 1:12-13" - this is 3:12-13 for those that were looking up the passage.

[@josiahkrista]

I definitely looked up Philippians 1:12-13 and was wondering if he had a different translation, then I listened again and figured that it wasnt the right passage. Thanks for this!

[@danielrblend]

Very helpful, this has been me for far too long.

[@gennarocirillo9608]

beautiful I really needed to head that

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

Thank you. I have been being too hard on myself, and often been told so but struggled to figure out how to avoid it without giving up Christian standards. I have experienced enough sanctification to refrain from active sins I struggled with but in becoming paralysed for the reasons you outline I have become slothful and gluttonous as a distraction. You addressed my concerns perfectly and now I will make a dedicated effort based on Philippians 3:12-14. May God bless you Pastor John!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

@@johnpiper2565 You are clearly an imposter. Repent and may God have mercy on you. What you're trying to do is sick.

[@TheCreepypro]

may the standards we have Lord be in accordance with your will

[@kskitchen-fw7uy]

😳 this was very eye opening.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@claudiavarghese9247]

Wow.. This is so helpful!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@DSRL]

AMEN!!!

[@williamorr9203]

We are ""hard""with ourselves,by our good or bad decisions. Period !!!

[@janekimreports]

Hello! I believe it's Philippians 3:12-13. Thank you for sharing your insight! It was very helpful.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@victoriabulcock8823]

Its not about standards, its about our reaction to our standards. Amen.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@victoriabulcock8823]

@@johnpiper2565 Thank you for the encouragement, but I do fall for scams sir. Have a good night

[@allanlindsay8369]

victoria bulcock hello and greeting to you. NO, it's about LOVE . . . . . Matt 22 37-40. Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

[@jrobles663]

Amen

[@Ben123pMr]

I think you meant Philippians 3:12. But a big amen. Great message. Very important to move forward, becoming perfected in Christ. God bless.

[@josepharnett7256]

This was for me.

[@Tei_022]

I think I after I’ve sinned I’ve practically just given up and it’s caused me to be more harmful to myself, not others, than good. I’m too hard on myself but I also don’t believe that I am. I think I’m not trying hard enough but I also don’t have enough energy. I don’t know how to have faith. It’s like I pray to God, all I want is a consistent and good relationship with Him, and He just doesn’t answer. I question if my relationship has ever been consistent in the past. Well, it’s consistent now, but it’s bad. Right now, i hate myself. I sin so much and I want to be like the world, but I don’t want to because I can’t bare not knowing God, but, isn’t that what I’m doing now? I’m confused and lost. I just want to give up. I say this to y’all for advice from y’all if you’d like but also to God, if You’re willing to finally answer me.

[@queenaminalivingabundantly4320]

I understand your frustration. Paul in the bible at some point was also frustrated, when he found himself doing things contrary to what he wanted. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. - Romans 7:15-20, ESV. Just keep talking to God. For His promise is we shall find Him, when we seek Him with the whole of our heart. Blessings to you.

[@MeADow0201]

Don't give up! All things work together for good to those who love God and to those who are the called according to His purpose. When you see yourself sin, stop it, turn (run) away from sin and repent to God. Just like David in Ps 51! Pray also for yourself to be open to receiving God's grace in your life and for Him to give you the strength to do this! Consult your leaders in church or find support in your community so that they can be accountable for you in the areas you struggle with sinning. I have prayed for you.

[@Psalm146-2]

You are not alone in your struggle. It may very well be that you are more aware of “the” struggle more than most. And when you talk about giving up - what does that really mean in practical terms? Remember John 6:67-69 “So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”

[@Tei_022]

@@queenaminalivingabundantly4320 that is exactly how I feel. I didn’t know Paul felt the same at one point. Thank you. Edit: what did Paul do when he felt like that? How am I meant to seek Him with my whole heart

[@Tei_022]

@@Psalm146-2 thank you, I understand your point.

[@jmes33579]

Philippians 3, not Philippians 1 if anyone is looking for the passage he’s quoting

[@arturoduarte8973]

Thank you!🙏🏼

[@danielb.1567]

amen

[@danielgiffin3518]

Loved the video! Thanks Pastor John. My only question is, aren’t we supposed to be contrite over our sin? How can we be contrite over our sin and joyful in the Lord at the same time? What’s the evidences of being too hard in yourself vs being righteously contrite over your sin?

[@maxaplin4204]

Being contrite over sin and joyful in the Lord are really different things. I think one way that someone can be too hard on themself is if they dwell on their sins instead of letting them go very soon after repenting.

[@YoKinah]

Ooooooof. This is sooooo good lol what?!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen....

[@YoKinah]

@@johnpiper2565 what is happening... change your password!

[@tawandachristopher]

🙋🏾‍♂️

[@5ivepoints18]

CORRECTION: Philippians 3:12-13

[@michaelhayward9532]

I don't know any born again person here in lavish America that denies themselves the way Christ did for us.

[@ughimtired6439]

Really helpful for those of us with physiological disabilities. Be it blindess or autism or any other neurodivergent brain disorder. You lack trust in your physical or mental ability to perform well, and in that _trained_ doubt your faith in Christ's promise of victory in your life fades away, and now you've sinned.

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@makaylaburrell8438]

There are certain times where I think I'm hard for myself but that's because I want to be more like Christ. I been taking Him seriously for three weeks now and I still dont have the spirit in me which make me a little worried. I dont know is it because my heart isnt genuine or I dont have enough faith but I'll continue to pray.

[@brijjitgundy3081]

I'll pray for you. Can you pray for me too. I just feel so overwhelmed and defeated by God. Ive been in the faith for some time and I'm just so confused.

[@makaylaburrell8438]

@@brijjitgundy3081 Ofcourse I'll pray for you. I hope your confusion disappears.

[@celinemukeba8896]

I can relate

[@KingJonathanThe1st]

How would you know if you have the spirit in you or not?

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@userprecisealt4136]

I’m struggling a little bit with responsibility on me, I loving sharing the word of the truth and telling people about Jesus. However, sometimes I feel like I am forcing myself too much on saying to myself that I need to tell this and that, I don’t know if it’s Gods will but I feel like I am disobeying God at times by not telling people, am I being too harsh?Any tips appreciated. Thanks.

[@daye_lim]

sometimes the Holy Spirit will prepare a Gospel opportunity for you and sometimes He will prevent it, and that’s okay! we won’t always have a chance to tell each person we encounter about Christ. Don’t feel as though you’re disobeying if you don’t tell the Gospel to every single person in your path. In Acts The Holy Spirit prevented Paul from sharing the Gospel in Asia at a specific time. “Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time.” Acts 16:6 This doesn’t mean we should stop wanting to share, but that if there’s not an opportunity to share, we continue praying to God for other opportunities. Ask The Lord for clarity and wisdom so that you might know what to say and when to say something. Read His Word and receive wisdom. He will give you the words and He will lead you if you ask Him to. One way to help when it feels forceful, ask God if you should say something, lean on The Holy Spirit and He will either place it on your heart to say something, or make it clear that you shouldn’t say anything. Ask Him for discernment and He will give it to you!

[@userprecisealt4136]

​@@daye_lim Thank you for your reply. What about having the opportunity to preach about Christ online - I do take some opportunities but not always.

[@daye_lim]

@@userprecisealt4136 you’re so welcome. It’s okay to not take every single opportunity, but if God presents you with one and you feel led to then go for it! Remember we will sometimes miss opportunities, but the goal would be to lead people to Christ with all of the chances we are given. That means also being patient with yourself and taking time to truly understand Scripture so that you may be able to explain the Gospel. Taking time to get wisdom and discernment from God so that you could help others

[@ilovemybabies6908]

🙋

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@manwithnoname777]

All is vanity.

[@jkc5576]

What if I blasphemed God intentionally through a provocation of the devil? I’m very guilty of it right now, somebody pray for me that I find mercy.

[@rajecks]

People who do not know how to keep in step with the Holy Spirit usually have a burdensome Christian walk. Most Calvinists and Reformed Christians have a theoretical/ doctrinal understanding of the HolySpirit but lack the experiential knowledge of him Gal 5:25

[@allanlindsay8369]

May the Holy Spirit move here. Too hard on ourselves . . . . . ? In regard to so, so many Pastors, there has to be problems in reconciling their inordinate wealth and lavish lifestyles with say: Luke 16:20 , Matt 19:24, Matt 19:29, Matt 3 and so on and so on - that must be hard? Much talk and preaching is easy, the real requirement as with Our Blessed Lord is by example.

[@toddyahushua7972]

9/23/11 From The Lord, Our God and Savior The Word of The Lord Spoken to Timothy For All Those Who Have Ears to Hear Thus says The Lord: When I gathered the waters together in one place, was it not so? And is it not so, even to this day? When I called for the locusts to come forth into the land of Egypt, to eat up every green thing, did they not obey My voice? Says The Lord. Behold, did not I, even I, form man from the stuff of the earth and breathe into him life? Am I not He who created the heavens and the earth? Shall I not take what is Mine, and do with it as I please? Shall I not discipline My own children, and strike those who rebel against Me? I AM THE LORD! And there is no God besides Me!... Yet the people kindle fire upon MY altar And steal from MY sanctuary; They cease not from destroying MY holy things!... For they are desolate and have no knowledge! They take not one word into their hearts And ignore My every decree!... They have not known Me, Though I have walked among them. Behold, they are dying and welcome death, though My life was poured out for them! They will not drink, they no longer wish to eat, that I might sustain them! For their every fountain is polluted, and the bread they serve is filled with rottenness!... Therefore, I shall vomit them from My mouth! For the lukewarm have no place at My table, and have no interest in the Truth as it really is; Truth has departed from them! Only pretense remains and is worn proudly. Thus falsehoods rise up, bearing chains of imprisonment; harlotries increase, bringing forth illness, infecting the whole of the body... Therefore shall their fornications eat their flesh as their new wine inflames them! For insolent cords bind the proud, and rebellion is a rope by which the foolish hang themselves, says The Lord. For I am God over all the earth, and lo, I have indeed drawn back My hand that you may fall. Behold, My spirit is removed, that you may do all this wickedness which dwells within your hearts. For the nations have no favor with God, and the people called by My name do not know Me!... Therefore must I also stretch out My arm, and perform all I have spoken against them! I shall bring every word to pass, of which I have spoken in My anger; every Letter shall be accomplished, that My wrath may be satisfied! My people, how long shall you pollute My name?! How long shall you forsake My Sabbaths?! My people forsake My ways and will not hallow My Sabbaths; behold, My Commandments have no place in their hearts! Therefore, the dissident shall never prosper, for My every word is law!... Thus shall I kindle a fire in their courts, and bring upon them a fierce wind; great disaster shall befall them in one day! Woe to those who cry, “Immanu El!”, then break My Commandments by permission in HIS name; you know nothing of grace, and from you My spirit is far removed! Woe to those who say, “We are delivered!”, then persecute those sent to them; that by which you have judged shall return atop your own heads! Woe to those who love their houses of worship and lift up empty praise in My name, then turn their backs on the Word of My mouth and refuse My correction; you have secured your place in the valley! Woe to those who stop their ears to the Voice of God, and follow after men!... Yours shall be a bitter place, Filled with remorse and many tears; Hardship and troubles shall be your daily bread!... Woe to every man who teaches eternal torment And preaches everlasting burning... Woe to all those who embrace wicked And bitter doctrine, and hold it Over the heads of the ignorant!... I DO NOT KNOW YOU! NOR HAVE YOU ANY KNOWLEDGE OF WHO I TRULY AM, AT ALL! For your famine is great, your poverty severe, a very desolate people! Offer up no praises to My glory, and make no open supplications; I will not listen to your cause, nor will I hear your prayers; I do not accept your worship! Says The Lord. For dogs lick up vomit, and maggots devour rotting flesh, and do not swine wallow in their own filth? Yet you have wallowed in your uncleanness days without end, licking up doctrine meet for the dogs! Look now, death is near! The Day of Calamity is here and the Great Day is very near, where the flesh of the harlot shall be eaten and all her dead members shall be torn in pieces and strewn about! - Rotting flesh, maggot’s food, meet to be burned in the fire! Yet you say, “This word is false! For we are fat and very rich; not one of us is desolate. Our every doctrine is well accepted, for we are God’s elect, and our church is the true church and only bride. How dare you say we are filthy and shall be torn in pieces! We will live forever and will never be a widow!” Thus says The Lord: You are a widow already, very poor and desolate, a great number of starving people and very desolate, a perverse people who have made God in their own image. Therefore, because you have eaten Up My people and held My children captive, So shall you eat the flesh of Your own arm in your captivity!... Every house of worship shall be torn down! Every community devastated!... Even as Shiloh![1] www.thevolumesoftruth.com/Shiloh

[@allanlindsay8369]

May the Holy Spirit move here. So, too hard on ourselves? In regard to so, so many Pastors, there has to be problems in reconciling their inordinate wealth and lavish lifestyles with say: Luke 16:20 , Matt 19:24, Matt 19:29, Matt 3:3 and so on and so on - that must be hard? Talk and preaching is easy, the real requirement as with Our Blessed Lord's very own life, is by example.

[@joshuajarod1909]

Not hard enough on myself.

[@paulcimijotti]

Jesus is King 👑‼️

[@allanlindsay8369]

Paul Cimijotti, hello and greetings brother. No, he is "King of Kings" King of ALL and everything. However, far too many Pastors are of Profit, rather than Prophet and milk his name and Love in material matters rather than the Holy and Spiritual. Mark 10: 17-31, Luke 16:20,, Matt 3:3, Matt 19:24, Matt 19:29, and so on and so on.

[@living4christ425]

You don't have to prove yourself to God. He already loves you and He has made you righteous and blameless through His Son Jesus Christ.

[@carmi6831]

💝🙏🎉🎊💖🇵🇭

[@antonioamsouza10]

There are a reality of soulical works and soulish works and so many others realities about the human being design, so real things, search for "The Spiritual Men" by Watchman Nee, if the Holy Spirit show you are at the step that Nee himself describes that is good to read, go on

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen....

[@antonioamsouza10]

@@johnpiper2565 No, this IS NOT in the name of Jesus, I REALLY REJECT what you said some needy guy!

[@dmac2899]

I’d rather make it to Heaven doing things that were not necessary to get there, than to make it by the skin of my teeth.

[@jpg7616]

What if I told you, getting into heaven has nothing to do with what YOU did? For by Grace you have been saved and not of works lest any man should boast. Jesus paid it all.

[@allanlindsay8369]

Brother John,, God Love and bless him something we must wish upon us all, for then may come the Holy Spirit's enlightenment, has an estimated fortune of some 20 million plus dollars and a fantastic lifestyle, It must be Hard reconciling that with,, Mark 10: 17-31, Luke 16:20,, Matt 3:3, Matt 19:24, Matt 19:29, and so on and so on?

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@allanlindsay8369]

@@johnpiper2565 and of course that's a scam, pure and simple.

[@Yankee4ever2]

men!

[@chriscorpening]

Can being too hard on yourself cause you to be too humble?

[@allanlindsay8369]

chriscorpening Hello and greetings to you. NO ONE was or ever has been more humble than Our Blessed Lord himself, and he is the role model of all role models. Pax Christi.

[@sweetsav11]

I've slapped myself on the face before because of all the evil thoughts. I am worried that God wants to torture me.

[@courtneyj9906]

“Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭ESV‬‬ God does not want to torture you, but the enemy does. The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy...

[@Amihumanlol]

I do not believe this is what God wants from us. I deal with similar issues and in my anxiety I tend to cause myself physical pain but the Lord says he desires mercy not sacrifice. I think it's almost like we feel our physical pain is the sacrifice we must make in order to defeat the enemy however its not. Now we will have pain and suffering AND sacrifice but let it be HIS will and not ours. When you have evil thoughts remember you have an enemy out there and he does not want you to be assured that you are a child of God. If you are a child of God, so ask yourself this question. And pray! Hope your day is well

[@J-Has-All]

Obedience is better than sacrifice. Cast out those thoughts using the authority Jesus has given you. I used to do that too but it's better to battle it with verses than hands. God chose you, you didnt choose Him when you became a believer; He loves you too much to torture you. Trust Him.

[@Amihumanlol]

The Holy Spirit is here to comfort us. Why would he torment us? The evidence is in your desire for comfort and these comforting responses. But look up his word! The bible says taste and see his goodness!

[@SaphireSystrine]

Philippians chaper 3, not 1. Got that confused. Stay strong in faith!

[@pedervang8638]

I believe that christ is the son of the living god

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.......

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

I would love to take you seriously, John. But then I think of how you stabbed the prolife community in the back and I simply cannot. Your smooth, comforting voice has all the allure of fingernails on a chalkboard.

[@maxaplin4204]

How do you think he stabbed the prolife community in the back?

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

@@maxaplin4204 See his letter of Oct 22. He suppressed the vote for Trump, arguably the only true anti-abortion president we’ve ever had.

[@williamorr9203]

We are ""hard""with ourselves,by our good or bad decisions. Period !!!

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen.....

[@robine1018]

Amen

[@johnpiper2565]

Child of God Keep your dreams alive and let what God has in stock for you to materialize. God ministered to me when I was in your profile to see things around I saw God's favor, success, joy, breakthrough. Behind that I saw more spiritual attacks, setbacks, laboring in vain and accident from the enemies Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe. (2cor.9v6) you have to connect with the Lord in the realm of spirit by sowing a seed of faith to this orphanage (GLORIOUS ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION) within the space of three days and you will witness a supernatural turn around and financial freedom. Contact or WhatsApp the M: D of the foundation, on ([phone]) God has raised, healed and BLESSED many through these children (luk 6v38) As you believe and do so I pray that ALMIGHTY GOD will multiply your income and cast away all the attacks in your life and I pray for divine Grace ,favor, protection AND Blessings shall be your portion In Jesus name amen......

[@allanlindsay8369]

May the Holy Spirit move here. Too hard on ourselves . . . . . ? In regard to so, so many Pastors, there has to be problems in reconciling their inordinate wealth and lavish lifestyles with say: Luke 16:20 , Matt 19:24, Matt 19:29, Matt 3 and so on and so on - that must be hard? Much talk and preaching is easy, the real requirement as with Our Blessed Lord is by example.