‘I Am Distracted and Divided’: Four Obstacles in Bible Reading, Part 3

[@AlexandraNMorgan]

Pastor John, you are such a blessing. You break scripture and Christian principles down in a detailed way that makes it make sense to me. You and Dallas Willard have both been so helpful to me in learning to be a disciple

[@dianjohnson1]

This has been so good and so timely as I head into (prayerfully) 2020. Thank you Pastor John and thank you Lord for Your Word! It is better than anything!

[@gearbarrel6237]

So good! Thank you Dr. Piper

[@Progamerjay100]

This is a timely message. Goes with what God has been speaking to me. God bless you, John Piper.

[@anamartins3749]

Right on time

[@jailahbryel305]

Jesus paid the price for our sins so we wouldn’t have to! So trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Also repent so you don’t perish!

[@mr.c2485]

If piper really knew the truth he would tell us how to illuminate doubt. Easy to say” don’t doubt”. It’s quite another thing to know how. Again ....piper tells us WHAT to believe but fails at telling us HOW.

[@harryh7564]

John Piper often tells us how. The only way we can have real faith is by God's work. We have to be brokenhearted, seeing how sinful we are and unable to eliminate doubt ourselves. We should pray what John Piper tells us to pray so that when we do read the Bible, God may open our eyes to how real He is, how trustworthy He really is. This eye opening by God is done because of His grace.

[@mr.c2485]

Harry H Your response is as vague as his. Don’t just tell us that god does this and that...be specific. What is brokenheartedness? How do you know that your perception of sin is correct?

[@b4ller97]

It seems you don’t really care and would rather just start a dispute.

[@kathleenwharton2139]

You Really Do Not Need to Read All Mans laws and commentary..and all the things people Did to Disobey Gods Laws in order to Know What God Wants You to Do. I listened to men quote bible verses..Was very Mislead..and made many mistakes in my life because I believed them. You Can Do..Just as Jesus Told us..the Narrow Way..Teach and Obey Gods Laws..Not mans laws..and Seek God..Not men. And God Will Prepare You for the Kingdom of God.

[@Yesica1993]

What?

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+Yesica..It is amazing! People can read the whole bible and listen to preachers for years..And Never even Know What Jesus Said! He is God..You know!

[@petripat5979]

@@kathleenwharton2139 Hi 🙋‍♂️ Have a blessed day Sister

[@HearGodsWord]

Psalm 86:11, Matthew 6:24 and the other quotes here aren't 'mans laws' and in fact this video is talking about reading God's Word

[@kathleenwharton2139]

+petri pat..Thank You! I am having a Blessed Day! Gods Will Be Done! This has been One Hard Correction from God! But..I am to the other end! I Hope You are Doing Well Too!

[@mr.c2485]

FAITH: gratitude and humility where they should not exist. This is NOT pipers definition. His is merely a useless belief system.

[@C777plus0]

Mr C - please elaborate

[@mr.c2485]

Chris777 His is a compliance message. That’s why he doesn’t teach perfection although I have heard him use the word in vague generalities.

[@C777plus0]

Mr. C - many thanks - I have not read or heard much of Piper but have always had a bit of a check at the mere mention of his name, along with Keller - I have since done a bit more research and think I will probably unsubscribe from this channel - I keep trying to whittle down those I listen to a small nucleus of solid Bible teachers who are not teaching ‘WORKS’. Thanks again.

[@mr.c2485]

Chris777 It’s good to have a mix of channels for comparison purposes.

[@C777plus0]

Mr. C - oh yes, for sure but I’ve got way too many!

[@davidcrane6593]

im distracted by someone trying to incorporate the filthy word "hedonism" with the pure word "Christian".

[@Yesica1993]

Which statement in this video did you disagree with, and upon what basis? Give the time stamp.

[@davidcrane6593]

@@Yesica1993 i believe my statement is CLEAR .he·don·ism /ˈhēdəˌnizəm,ˈhedənˌizəm/ Learn to pronounce noun noun: hedonism the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.

[@HearGodsWord]

David if you can't understand by now then you never will. Maybe you don't want to seek the LORD with all your heart

[@Derek_Baumgartner]

@@davidcrane6593 This seem to me more an excuse to avoid the teachings by pointing to a name you disagree with. If you cannot find *content of the teachings* awry (as indicated by your failure to respond to what Yesica actually asked, and instead pointed to something that isn't even mentioned in the video), but rather find such content helpful or burning within your heart, why fight it just because you disagree with a title that one man gave to it? Or have you even watched it? I hope so, and that you're not merely here to mock. If that is the case, the post continues, even if it's for others' sake and not yours. John Piper repeatedly has said that no-one has to use that name for it. I too find that name disturbing. I understand *why* he chose it (the literal definition combined with 'Christianity' to imply that seeking joy in God should be foundational to your lifestyle), but still think the term ill-advised. Indeed, the very imagery that the word 'hedonism' brings to my mind (and doubtless to the minds of others) regardless of the literal definition also seems to me ill-suited to pair with the name of Christ. Even so, I often find value in what and how John teaches, and again John repeatedly has stated no-one has to use that name for it. But this said: would you flee Jesus because some men called Him possessed of demons? I imagine part of the motivation of those men was to avoid the conclusions they'd have to draw if they followed what Jesus taught. Let God be the judge, not me: you've very very little to gain in impressing or persuading me one way or the other. === If something as small as getting caught on up on a name is holding you or anyone else reading this back from seeking a fuller and better relationship with God through His Word, then please listen as I lovingly but firmly say this: *get over it*. Seek God's help on the issue, but *get over it*. Let God be the judge, not any of our temperaments. Don't seek an excuse to flee God just because you don't like how someone non-authoritatively named something.

[@davidcrane6593]

@@HearGodsWord i pray for you.

[@mick5940]

There’s no proof of God or any demons. Why be concerned?

[@thetragicghostking]

Why be concerned living if we are going to die one day? How long is three score and ten. We live hard to be buried one day.

[@ericpantalone5229]

Sure there is. You just havent looked. The joke is on you.

[@cinnamon4you]

@@ericpantalone5229 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. Romans 1:19‭-‬23 ESV bible.com/bible/59/rom.1.19-23.ESV

[@mick5940]

SSK SamSeb Kierkegaard because if this life is it, then make the most of it. And following a 2000 year old book written by an elite to gain control isn’t making the most of life.

[@mr.c2485]

JOHN 14:6 What are some examples of his eternal power and divine nature?