Basic | Alex & Lokelani Wilson

Are you a basic Christian? In slang, when someone is "basic" they are unoriginal, unexceptional, and mainstream. Jesus was nothing of the sort. To be like Him is to be unique, free, simple, confident, mature and so much more. What makes Jesus so attractive is that He is unlike anyone, yet so much like us at the same time. In this episode, Alex preaches on "How to not be a basic Christian" from Matthew 5;34-48 and Lokelani confesses her struggle with self-righteousness. ⁠
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Are you basic?

[@gingerbloxplays]

No

[@heyaa5083]

At times, when I'm angry I easily lose my patience to the point I say things that are cruel,rude😢 and when I'm don't feel like reading the gospel I instead scroll through social media and put off horse chores and regresi it in the end but the way to get out it to deny myself, like even I don't want to, I have to do it

[@nani-py7pe]

This makes my little Indigenous heart so happy, because of the way you share God's word. He has led me back to the Church and man how much I missed being there!! 🎉❤❤ much love all the way from Walpole Island

[@julianj_7]

To be honest yeah sometimes I am basic because at times it is just easier to fit in and be like everybody else because i don’t know I just wanna fit in with the crowd. I need to stop being basic because God made me set apart so why would I want to fit in ? I gotta work on standing out at times yeah it’s hard but I gotta let God work through me and be the salt and light of the earth that HE calls me to be ❤

[@armyofthefaithful]

Same bro

[@BossdomChronicals]

God showed me basic is loving with conditions, he’s really been showing me “I want you to love in spite of “ just as I love you….with that I was able to be there for my Mom as she was transitioning a few months ago after having a love hurt relationship for years..I’m able to still pray for my daughter’s father even though he left when I was pregnant 17 years ago, and I’ve had to raise my daughter as a single parent. Because I strive to not be basic…I’m able to help her with father hurt and encourage her to genuinely pray for him and their relationship. Not because you’re a Christian, but because you have the heart of Christ. Now I’m basic at times when my soul is tired of turning the other cheek, and my flesh wants to protect my heart, but then I remember The cross when Jesus said the ultimate I Love You…thank God he wasn’t basic ….you two preached a word with this one.

[@kyliemcdermott4538]

Amen

[@keaonisrealskief2323]

Hallelujah!!!

[@benitaenwoutdegraaf7700]

Beautiful words, thank you for sharing your experience❤

[@kristencobb230]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thanks for sharing ❤🙏🏻

[@zelixcheva7736]

I'm a brother in Christ from malaysia, and i want to thank you brother and sister for the podcast. All of your podcast i've watched really help me in my growth as a christian. Glory be to God.

[@dawgithanisgood5447]

Amen!😊

[@dawgithanisgood5447]

❤

[@1ysav]

powerful message!! i feel like there are times we’re i’m basic because when there are people who dislike me i tend to get feelings of disliking them back instead of loving them as Jesus would.

[@isaiahives6186]

Please pray for me and my family. We just found out that my Mom may have cancer so please pray that we would continue to fix our eyes on Jesus. Thank you Alex for the amazing sermon!

[@sneakypeakyblinders]

love this! somehow, both you guys and my church have been going through the same passage every week, so it’s great to just hear the same passage talked about from different people. helps me learn so much! thank you alex and lokelani!

[@philangcamu]

You're really good at breaking down verses to describe being "basic". Thank you, Alex and Lokelani for a great episode.

[@dorthealivingston5755]

Blessings! ✝️Thank You for a powerful teaching. Sorry for the late response. I 🙏appreciate you both 🙏Brother Alex ,and Sister Loki Loni. ✝️👑👑✝️🛐✝️Amen!!😊

[@Logos2k]

Amen! Thank You God, I Wish To Be More Close To You Now & Forever Always! Don’t Be Basic Or Afraid To Stand Out! Be Proud Of Your Love For Our Heavenly Father! Show & Spread The Word As Much As Possible Even When It’s Hard.

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

[@l.c.8798]

Thank you for these videos ❤

[@evasccl7846]

What Lokelani said at the end has profoundly touched me Nd reminded me of how lost i once was and God in His love sent Jesus to find me and make me His... Love, grace, mercy and forgiveness given to me .... there is no way to measure that at all and it is because of Jesus that we are able to love, forgive, give grace and mercy to others. I find it easier to do that with unbelievers for they remind me of who i once was... yet i struggle at times to do it with fellow believers or relatives... and as i type this... i believe we sadden and hurt God's heart when He sees us behaving like that... we forget we are sinners , redeemed, and in a walk of sanctification... each being at different stages and therefore, we arw bound to come across instances where we REALLY find it hard to give the grace, mercy love and forgiveness to them.... we forget we are to please God above all... and He told us to love our enemies, it means we can in Jesus alone because He loved us first. I want to grow in loving people believers, non-believers, ALL like Jesus loved and loves us ❤ Whenever i find this hard... i am going to stop and ask myself what would Jesus do in such situation trusting the Holy Spirit will show me, because i want to live the way that pleases God even if it is seen weird to others!! 😂 That reminded me a short Alex made that God loves weirdoes 😂😂 We surely are seen And treated as weirdoes in the eyes of many, but hey! so was Jesus in the eyes of many who did not believe in Him! I also thank God and all those who help make it possible for your podcasts not to be interrupted ... It has helped me inmensely to focus on the message without loosing thread... I love you ALL and pray God to grant us the blessing of loving others despite all, like Jesus loves us, with His love. May we be fountains of God's love that lead others to Jesus, closer to Him each day. I love you both and your babies ❤❤ God less you beyond measure!!

[@andygarcia_]

Just found your guys’ channel/ podcast and you guys inspire to dive deeper into my faith as well as to do KZbin. I am trying to spread the message through my words and I am still learning every day. You guys are truly doing God’s work and I hope to be in a place similar to you guys one day. ❤

[@UT00BE]

Your preachings are clear and relatable. Alex is really good at articulating his words and I like that at the end you give examples of how you can apply the word in real life. Another great thing is the calmness in your voice and videos, it's truly amazing and peaceful. May God bless you both and your Family and all Podcast listeners.❤

[@yuealhagos8867]

Amen✝May everybody be saved✝

[@keaonisrealskief2323]

LESSGOOOO

[@DrwtrPodcast]

Amen this commandment from Jesus is so revolutionary especially in this polarizing age

[@shawnpeddy2218]

Soooo Grateful!!! In my journey, I’ve often heard Christians say of the acronym for Bible =Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth….every time I’ve heard that, an immediate check in my Spirit happened…Basic =Beloved….& BE-LOVE…Be so made perfect….So Thankful for the Life expression that Holy Spirit gave You My Brother & Sister 🙏🏼🎯💯🕊️🙌🏼😇🤩🦅

[@latoyagane4533]

Thank you for not being basic and sharing these counsels with us! I truly needed this word today!

[@rispudins]

Thx for all these podcast there awsome and i love watching them, keep it up love from a small country Latvia

[@iamangela171]

I understand about commercials because I get irritated when I'm watching videos with constant commercials. Yes, I've been basic before many times, I thank God for leading me to your videos ❤many times

[@risingstarmeline8162]

True. I appreciate your love and spreading the good news of God.

[@kuumakanaalohatavita455]

Thank you JESUS!!!!! And thank you brother and sister in Christ for this beautiful message.

[@dthomas112993]

Thank you guys for this message, much needed! I can say Ive had a lot of times of being a basic Christian. Thinking I was above others cause He chose me, not realizing that’s very prideful and not Jesus way at all. He’s humbled me and showed me true ways to love others. Everyday He is sanctifying me, showing me different areas in myself that I don’t like but resting in Him knowing He’s working on me, showing me how to truly love others as I love myself. In parenthood as well, to not allow frustration to lead in parenting, but unconditional love ❤.

[@tdstara7988]

You guys are awesome! Your are being a open vessel for God to move, please keep it up. Would love to meet you guys and chat!

[@dannyreborn]

Thank you for this message, it’s such a simple but profound message. It made me realize a lot of things. It can be hard to forgive others but Christ forgave us.

[@thegoods799]

“if God has favor and gives common grace to all people whether they deserve it or not, shouldn’t we be able to give grace to our enemies”

[@mugabedavid4845]

GOD BLESS you brother and sister

[@petrasizer2966]

You guys are so encouraging.. Thank you!

[@chrismaxie2864]

Love this ❤

[@Rockitnow]

God bless you brother

[@uglypie670]

I am guilty of being a basic Christian at times. I will find myself wavering back and forth between ideas based on who I am talking with. Or I just believe what the mainstream ideas of Christianity are and I didn’t actually put effort into my faith. However, every time I listen to this podcast, I feel encouraged to put effort into my faith and learn more while at the same time I feel called out and convicted which is a good thing. I’ve cried while listening to the podcast. I’ve felt angry at myself. Regardless, this podcast helps me to keep going and encourages me everytime I listen. Most of all it reminds me of how much work I have to do if I ever want to be a servant worthy of serving our Lord. Thank you for all that you guys do. May the Lord bless you as your family continues to grow and as you reach more and more people.

[@syncc1407]

Love how the quality Keeps getting better and the Videos are Outside. Love it !

[@Xyz123idk]

Amen. God bless you both and your family. 😊😇❤️🙌🏻

[@annacampos6827]

Lok really blessed me with her answer!! It was so good 👏🏼👏🏼☺️

[@willsonwang3618]

❤ powerful

[@alexandrialinney]

I cannot say enough good things about this podcast!♡ It has been such a tool in growing my relationship with Christ! I always look forward to a new episode!

[@justinwilson957]

Great episode !!

[@winstonmohamedkomeh]

I like this program trust me

[@nunuallen4327]

Awesome.

[@Yuefoh]

Amen!

[@whoisjaystan]

Awesome pod❤

[@ANYTHINGISPOSSIBLEAPRIL]

Amen❤

[@nokuthabalunga8598]

Indeed, this is no basic podcast ! God bless your family

[@WalkwithChristnottheworld]

Amen

[@louisecooking890]

Salamatvsa pag bahagi ng itonf bidyo ingat palagi God bless yoy more

[@adamroach8103]

amen

[@gingerbloxplays]

Amen 🙏

[@lilagua2931]

I'm very basic... Meaning I do hate those who hate me and and love those who love me. I try to love my enemies but it's like they decided to put a thorn in my heart and when I pray "help me God to love them" they just go and do something to hurt me and it's so bothersome. And thank you guys for this podcasts because i know God spoke today :) it was a "I'll help you but don't give up" preaching for me :) God bless

[@MalishaCasey]

Thanks!

[@jeunewidekelly8211]

❤❤❤

[@diaz4080]

Thanks

[@siaswatt]

Im more than bless with my family around me and zHods prescence

[@JulianCaesaro]

By way of comparison I’d seem pretty basic, or I’d see the worst of myself in the past, but being basic would be to keep following that way of life and not going forward knowing that I’m saved by my faith in Christ alone and I don’t have to be in comparison mode, because that’s missing the point of being saved

[@francknoah2397]

you guys are the cutest couple everr❤

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

John 13:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

[@gianninibezerracarvalho]

Hey Mr 'Amen Podcast' totally original. Nobody knows where that came from then (OF COURSE)

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

[@bridgettepollock8160]

The Hebrews also had a "limited" time to spend with God because of the society they lived in.. it's no different today we've just been taught it is. LET MY PEOPLE GO!

[@armyofthefaithful]

Im definitely basic i only love people when its convient to me, ive had good friendships that i've messed up from thinking self righteously and wanting to be the person that's right all the time, I suck😂😂

[@justachildofgod5070]

Ask God to help you.❤

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

Revelation 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

[@lionofjudah4114]

Hi. I am in a cburch where the padtor was a cstholic before. He seems very mean and just speaks wrongly. My husband will not come out of there. Hubby is an usher and has become quite mean also like the padtor is and the other so so lesders of the church. It is a small church. Lot of wicked people coming in and trying to put curses on our marriage. While being in our church whikst been married we have had no end of things happening to us. Hubby becomes someone else when he hsd been there. It dont seem good for him at sll. Why is this. What is happening to him

[@Aiden-ly6ru]

Jesus Christ is king

[@lionofjudah4114]

I have been praying for husband to come out of the church and we go to another whrre God is. Why is husbnsd mean toward me when we have been to our church. It really isnt God. There a woman in the church who goes nesr my hubby and then he is someone else to me. Like he has picked up a spirit from her and then he attacks me with it

[@sneakypeakyblinders]

love this! somehow, both you guys and my church have been going through the same passage every week, so it’s great to just hear the same passage talker about from different people. helps me learn so much! thank you alex and lokelani!