Dr. Peterson on His Belief in God

In this video, Dr. Peterson contemplates the significance of claiming to believe in God and the moral responsibility that accompanies it.
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[@JohnGodwin777]

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭10‬

[@sukwarsiemanym]

"TRUST in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and he will make your path straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

[@IlenElla]

Amen 🙏Proverbs 2:6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

[@sophiarevel6952]

You only fear evil not God. That's an incorrect transaction from either the Aramaic or the ancient Greek.

[@SalvationIsInChristAlone]

@@sophiarevel6952no, It’s not. It’s fear in a different sense (holy reverence, more like).

[@sophiarevel6952]

@@SalvationIsInChristAlone that I can accept. But remember the bible has been translated from ancient languages.

[@PianoMyHeart]

how fascinating that Jordan has organically connected the necessity of believing in God to obeying Him perfectly. Yes, there is an objective truth. No, we do not uphold that perfectly. We all fall short. He fully understands what the reality of there being a God means-that there is a standard. But to not hit that standard doesn’t mean you don’t believe.

[@Georegle]

yes and therefore Jesus, and the Death and Resurrection.

[@iBMcFly]

Believing is obeying though. God is is creator and redeemer, and as both of those roles he has moral authority over us. To say “we won’t be perfect” so we aren’t hitting the standard of obedience isn’t logical, because God knows the ones trying to walk in obedience and the once making excuses for not even trying.

[@PianoMyHeart]

​@@iBMcFly Agreed, but Jordan here (I would argue) is conflating belief with obedience. You believe in God? Then you must be perfect! Because naturally you would act within God’s will. That’s my one hang-up with Jordan’s aversion to the original question, “Do you believe in God?” because it still feels like he’s avoiding the question. Yes, you believe, but no you’re not perfect. He doesn’t seem to think that both can be true.

[@oldsmobilethompson1658]

I believe that what one says is more of their belief than what they do, in causalities or ego stuff or whatever.

[@joelanderson907]

Anyone who believes they obey God perfectly has deceived themself and does not understand the gospel

[@joshuatree3106]

Wow Jordan!! The change that would occur if every " believer " would examine themselves in this way would be absolutey profound!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!! God bless you and your family ❤

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

This man continues to think himself to Hell by needlessly parsing words that are palin to everyone to avoid answering the one important question on the planet.

[@Shanksz]

How to accept Islam? You have to believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created the entire universe, and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his final messenger on earth. If you say no god but allah and Muhammad(pboh) is his final messenger with total sincerity, you have become a Muslim. It really is as simple as that And if you can’t bcz your family members Then Be Muslim in secret and don’t tell any one

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

@@Shanksz You missed a few steps. 1) Get a lobotomy so you will believe this crap. 2) Never read either the Bible or the Koran so you will not discover that while Mohammed claimed that the Bible was true, he then botched his retelling of every Bible story he attempted to relate. 3) Be stupid enough that you reject all the eyewitness testimony in the New Testament that Jesus is God who was crucified and returned from the dead in order to believe Mohammed's account 600 years later where M. claims Jesus was a prophet of Allah and WAS born of a virgin BUT is inferior to Mohammed himself.

[@ELMQ]

​@@johnbreitmeier3268 The one important question is not "Does God exist?". It's not even a proper question, that's why he's struggling with it. Here's an allegory: Kid wants to buy some ice cream: "Do you have my favourite type?" "What is your favourite type?" "You're avoiding my question." Christian walks right up to me: "Do you believe in God?" "Please specify." "You're avoiding my question." Most Christians never ask themselves why they believe. They just believe because others believe. They use God as an idol or a puppet. A self made pocket God to hide behind because it's most comfortable. And by doing so they glorify their relationship with themselves.

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

@@ELMQ Your very bad allegory shows that you are a very chaotic thinker. You don't show at all why you think "Does God exist ?" is an improper question. THEN you tell an allegory that has zero relevance to that question. The proper analogy would be the atheist/skeptic who. like you, goes up to an ice cream stand and shouts loudly that ice cream does not exist while a whole line of customers are walking out with ice cream cones. So the first and most fundamental question IS do you believe in the existence of at least some sort of god or gods (or ice cream) before we begin to have a discussion. There is no point having a discussion about "flavors", tiny child, if you don't think there is such a thing as ice cream. It is a very different discussion with very different proofs and 99% of sane people do not even need to have that discussion. If you are one of the crazy minority, it is on you to make that clear rather than wasting the time of the 99% of us that are discussing flavors. If someone asks you the first question, they are just asking are you a foolish atheist. IF you are not and want to move on to the what "flavor" discussion, just say so. See that was not so hard, little ignorant one.

[@samlupo100]

As I listen to this man and I have heard him speak in other videos he sounds very compelling. Telling the truth of what he says and explains. He is crafting the words to bring his message to those who want to hear what he says. Now for me I want to say this. I have what I call not just a knowledge of the God but something more important. I have what I call a relationship with him. He treats me as his child someone who listens to him and tries to do what he commands. I am not perfect I am flawed but I know he loves me and I love him. He is more than God to me but he is my Lord and Savior who came to the world to save those who need him.

[@craigwills3219]

Amen well said! God Bless!

[@rosieb471]

♥️

[@justinjensen4376]

Needed that

[@creativeape8994]

How do you hear god?

[@lucasgabriel709]

I think that the main reason Jordan Peterson is saying this is because he know or he sees that there are a lot if people who say they believe but they don’t act it out. Sometimes you can’t even tell people apart from who believes and who doesn’t. Believing in God and his word is such a powerful responsibility or burden to handle, to act out what you’re called to do.

[@StinkyGringo]

This is such a huge debate in christian circles but while you are expected to do your best, the bible goes on and on about how God's standard is *perfect* obedience, and that *no one* can do that. That is the very reason we need Christ and his sacrifice for us. Far too many people are self righteous and think they can earn it. That's the problem.

[@sher1864]

Those that are Real w GOD are not on KZbin

[@michaelbarry755]

Why is God such a liability, you make him sound like an anchor to be dragged around. God is fun loving and easy going. If you think God requires a sacrifice, hard work etc then one of us has the wrong God, and it's not me 😂

[@geridannels1701]

​@michaelbarry755 when we first come to Jesus you make sacrifice of the old man. It's true that it is a joy to follow the lord but don't kid yourself there aren't things we give up for the Lord.

[@SalvationIsInChristAlone]

@@michaelbarry755the burden doesn’t come from God (OP worded that bad), it comes from denying both ourselves and the temptations of darkness. The burden comes from the plague that is the old man, rearing it’s ugly head (as Paul alluded to). The burden comes from wanting to be with our lord and savior but still being in a body of flesh, walking the narrow road with and to he, the one truth and life. Taking up one’s *cross* is NOT easy, but we are told to do so in JOY, for our savior has overcome this world!!!!!

[@redhammer9910]

This man never ceases to amaze me. One can take what one wants from these wise words. For me it places thought front and center and a question, how do we individually, privately ponder the question, what does God mean to you ? As we watch this dark cloud lifting above the horizon and our souls stir, now is a good time to answer it and be prepared within yourself for what is rapidly ascending upon all of humanity.

[@sura_jongs]

I'm starting to invest most of my time watching his content.

[@Game_Changer362]

Are we all up for the ascending truth? God only knows? 🙏

[@johnferranti3566]

“What does god mean to you?” Nobody can seriously be impressed by this question or the concept behind it. It’s completely useless and gets us nowhere because anybody can just come up with some non normative bat shit crazy idea of god and say that’s what god means to them. It’s completely meaningless

[@elunico13]

He has the weight of his sin on his shoulders. None of us have the right to make that proclamation, because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Dr. Peterson still has the veil over his eyes so that he doesn't understand the gospel. The gift of salvation is a free gift because Jesus Christ became sin for us. He died on the cross for that sin and 3 days later rose from the dead. Trusting in what Christ did for you will make you perfectly righteousness just like Christ is. God will forgive all your sin for what Christ did in our place. Don't trust in the sinner (to do better) and make things right. TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR SALVATION. You will be saved from the wrath of God against all sin. Do you wanna be judged for how you lived or be seen perfectly righteous for what Christ did on the cross ✝️

[@HarryHafsak]

@@elunico13I guess you've never seen him talk about the Bible then. About how he talks about how it's truer than true.

[@bettyboop3206]

He's so much more Christian than many who are smug, setteled and confident..😆 All the encouragement posted here cracks me up. I've never heard a more humble and contientious person speak. If he's not right-with-God no one is.

[@jameskeahey7153]

If I could say one thing to Dr Peterson it would be this: Take heart, and continue to pursue Him as He pursues you. He will never force you into His presence because he loves you that much. And I actively pray for you, Dr Peterson (though I have the sneaking suspicion that I am far from the only one) My Hope is that you begin to see the sacrifice of Christ as an unwarranted, utterly undeserved gift that we NEVER achieve worthiness of by way of our own actions, regardless of how ethical or moral we believe them to be. Finally, I would tell you that you now find yourself in the very spot where C.S. Lewis once stood, trying to square the circle of what you have known philosophically, and the idea that a God could love you enough to forgive you, not only for what you have done.. but all that you might do. And all He asks is that you believe in His sacrifice by accepting His gift and then try as best you can (knowing you WILL fail often) to be that person you see as being worthy of even claiming belief in the first place.

[@j.j.riverhill2831]

god is a female

[@MrBearitall]

Wow dude…this is what I love about JP. I have the same kinds of feelings but the way he can formulate his thoughts into words and then in a manner where people actually understand is amazing.

[@antoniovitor2107]

I think the same. His ability to express complex feelings into cohesive thoughts are impressive.

[@leovolont]

He mumbled and stammered through the entire video, and you loved it because he sounds just like what you think. Sad. Maybe you both need to study Philosophy, Comparative Religion, and find some Path into actual Spirituality, you know, find out how to visit the Astral Plane and see how Heaven really works.

[@MrBearitall]

@@leovolont bye boo

[@DJSilver88]

​@@leovolontYour arrogance is sad and it lacks brotherly love to be useful.

[@leovolont]

@@DJSilver88 Your lecturing me on my arrogance is rude and patronizing, and yet you speak of Brotherly Love. How does that compare to your readiness for Hate and Online Bullying. You know what Brotherly Love is? It is Fitting In. But what you are doing is Gate Keeping. Your Rudeness was intended to drive me away. Besides, I don't want to fit in. I am the KZbin Messiah, to start off with, but Meeiahs need to lead. What good is a Messiah that is humble and never speaks up. Going Along With Everything will only lead to the Extinction of Humanity. Besides, being Arrogant lets me know who my Enemies are, and now I know who you are. You will get what you deserve.

[@oldchannel2015]

I just want you to know Jordan how deeply loved you are by many... Thank you for being you and for doing God's calling even though you may not acknowledge yet that that is what you are, and have been doing! : ) Thank you for stimulating my mind and heart that has been much needed 🙏 Just want you to know that you are very much loved 💓💓💓 : )

[@colossihitman]

Tedious arrogance, thinking you know what he's doing on behalf of God as if you have some divine insight which you don't.

[@PaladinDaniel]

​@@colossihitmanPlease don't call this person arrogant my friend for it is not arrogance. If you had Godly wisdom then you would understand that he has been helping people better understand their minds and come to terms with reality in a healthy way and you would see that this clearly is in line with God's will for us. He desires all to live healthy and ethical lives in service to Him and one another. Friend, please think about what you post before posting it or I fear your words will be used against you. God bless you😊🙏❤

[@PaladinDaniel]

Amen to that

[@jayshay87]

I always love listening to JP...he's so great at challenging my thinking (in good ways), and he so danged articulate that I increase my vocabulary every time I hear him. He often puts words to things that I personally fail to articulate well. I must say, however, regarding the misquote at 9:15 and forward... Jesus did not refuse to be called "good." He was addressed by the man as "good teacher," and Jesus responded with, "why do you call me good? There is no one good but God." He was drawing attention to that word because the correlation here was accurate--Jesus is good because Jesus is God. Jesus was not unwilling, He never once denied His divinity.

[@elunico13]

He has the weight of his sin on his shoulders. None of us have the right to make that proclamation, because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Dr. Peterson still has the veil over his eyes so that he doesn't understand the gospel. The gift of salvation is a free gift because Jesus Christ became sin for us. He died on the cross for that sin and 3 days later rose from the dead. Trusting in what Christ did for you will make you perfectly righteousness just like Christ is. God will forgive all your sin for what Christ did in our place. Don't trust in the sinner (to do better) and make things right. TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR SALVATION. You will be saved from the wrath of God against all sin. Do you wanna be judged for how you lived or be seen perfectly righteous for what Christ did on the cross ✝️

[@71000bh]

Jesus was a messenger of God’s word.

[@jayshay87]

@@71000bh Actually, Jesus is Himself the Word of God. Read John 1:1-14 for starters. The "He" and the "Word" being referred to there is Jesus Christ. He is God, and He is the Word of God. He didn't just convey the message, He is the message. This isn't meant as a reprimand, just to clarify. It's a pretty important distinction. 😊

[@joshjahncke4178]

I also came to the comments to point out how his misquote of Mark 10:18 causes him to get the whole purpose of the conversation backward. Far from being unwilling, that is a verse where Jesus is very plainly and specifically claiming to be God.

[@Shanksz]

How to accept Islam? You have to believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created the entire universe, and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his final messenger on earth. If you say no god but allah and Muhammad(pboh) is his final messenger with total sincerity, you have become a Muslim. It really is as simple as that And if you can’t bcz your family members Then Be Muslim in secret and don’t tell any one

[@nicholasdodson7823]

Dr. Peterson has similiar feelings and priorities that I do. It sometimes feels like I'm the only one that understands and/or cares about the most important things. I feel the responsibility to lead my brothers and sisters to truth. Knowing that there are others brings me courage. Thank you Dr. Peterson. Thank you everyone

[@stefanjovanovic9911]

You are not alone brother and you never were and you will never be. And you shall find the truth and the truth shall set you free. 💙

[@jimscott9974]

"I feel the responsibility to lead my brothers and sisters to truth," said every theist ever. And yet there is no consensus among religions, and within religions, on what the "truth" actually is.

[@ovandograham7793]

You aren’t responsible for any adults actions. You can only live out the truth and Gods will for you and help those that are seeking along the way

[@elunico13]

He has the weight of his sin on his shoulders. None of us have the right to make that proclamation, because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Dr. Peterson still has the veil over his eyes so that he doesn't understand the gospel. The gift of salvation is a free gift because Jesus Christ became sin for us. He died on the cross for that sin and 3 days later rose from the dead. Trusting in what Christ did for you will make you perfectly righteousness just like Christ is. God will forgive all your sin for what Christ did in our place. Don't trust in the sinner (to do better) and make things right. TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR SALVATION. You will be saved from the wrath of God against all sin. Do you wanna be judged for how you lived or be seen perfectly righteous for what Christ did on the cross ✝️

[@FriendofDorothy]

@@elunico13 Do you wanna be judged for supporting an adulterous criminal for POTUS? (as most evangelicals are Repubs who are in denial about what the Bible says about rich men who worship money). I hope you are one of the few people these days who identify as Christian who actually walk the walk rather than just talking the talk..

[@davidsimpson4486]

I love you, Jordan! You’re my mentor in many ways. The first and most important step in belief is TRUST - to trust in Jesus to save you. Everything beyond that is the journey of faith, ie, reading/understanding scripture, historical evidence, discipleship, etc. These are not requirements of salvation, they are natural out growth of God through the Holy Spirit working inside us - each in His own timing and pace. To recap: Trust in Jesus to save you. Let Him change you from the inside out. John 3:16-18

[@Mr196710]

Starkly beautiful and accurate.

[@davidsimpson4486]

@@Mr196710 - thank you!

[@belialpig3567]

how can you place trust in a fictional character?

[@davidsimpson4486]

@@belialpig3567 - there’s more historical evidence for the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ than any other event in antiquity. I challenge you to prove it didn’t happen. You can start by studying former skeptics Simon Greenleaf, C.S. Lewis, Josh McDowell, and Lee Strobel who all came to a saving faith in Jesus after failing to prove Him a “fictional character”.

[@GodofDisco]

@@belialpig3567 by recognizing he's not fictional of course

[@lastknownsurvivor9009]

One of the beautiful things about God "and there are many" is that you can pass on his love knowingly and unknowingly many times without a word spoken.

[@Jocelynjmeza]

It is perceived (by me at least) he’d be a great preacher! God gave him gifts that can be used for his kingdom! How great it is that he is even considering to bring God into conversation on his platforms! 🙏🏼 PRAISE GOD

[@Pedro-ny8zt]

@Thawne1338 that doesnt matter, God gave us all different roles in the big scheme of things. He gave women the power to give new life. And none more prominent than Mary who was givin the title mother of God

[@j.j.riverhill2831]

gods a chick

[@94villianvp96]

Psalm 150

[@shad0w2393]

it probably doesn't have a gender since it's just energy @@j.j.riverhill2831

[@philipormond1862]

Mr. Peterson in my opinion is the intellectually interesting person of our time. The more i listen to him the more I want to read and learn more.

[@LorianandLothric]

That's DR Peterson to you lol

[@consciousartlife]

Jordan is a beautiful soul, but also a brilliant example of how much the human soul fears love. In every interview I’ve seen of him, where god and the divine appears in him, he bursts into tears, and resist the grace that really wants to work, and be with him, as he teaches with grace without knowing it. He resists it, but is a great communictor of it.

[@MetaKnight964]

Fearing love makes as much sense as embracing being hated.

[@Beekind799]

the soul isnot human,the soul is love the soul is god

[@karls4937]

He still refuses to accept Christ in his heart, his not saved yet, it would be heartbreaking to lose someone like this to hell.

[@Beekind799]

@@karls4937 oh shut up,adolf hitler went to heavan when he died,there is no devil and hell doesnot exist,read the conversations with god books 1 ,2 and 3 ,the bull shit bible and its god to be feared has had you right over

[@severanceflames2201]

That is foolish thinking. Remember that only God knows his heart, do not attempt to judge him yourself when you barely know him.

[@G.lazaridis1993]

As a Greek Orthodox, i totally agree. And i like and appreciate the perspective you gave. In fact motivating and self reflecting for all of us. The problem is, even if you wanted to, the society is making it almost impossible to act in Gods way.

[@CIST3]

Christians are supposed to be counter-cultural. Jesus taught us that if he was persecuted, as his followers, we should expect the same treatment.

[@cel42321]

In reality, faith is not a lifestyle choice "For by the grace of God you are saved through faith. And this is not from yourselves. It is the gift of God. It is not from works so that no one can boast" Ephesians 2:8-9 the path is narrow

[@Whatintheworlt]

The only way Jordan would become a Christian is through the Orthodox Church. While seemingly accidental, he already has too proper an understanding of historical Christian doctrine (the Logos) to end up an evangelical Protestant or a Roman Catholic. I don't mean any offense by the comment, people are where they are, but the Orthodox Church is the only church I've come across that makes the world make sense both spiritually and philosophically and he will need that.

[@noxlighter]

@@Whatintheworlt I'm curious as to exactly how you determined this or what you mean.

[@dobrodika]

@@Whatintheworlt 👍🏼 JP is too sincere, intelligent and insightful to be anything else but Orthodox.

[@JerryA676]

Four years ago I nearly died in a house fire. I now believe in God because he saved me from dying that night. Trauma from the house fire led me to a stay in a mental hospital. I floated through the hospitalization with ease and through the miracles of grace I was placed in new accommodation in a very short space of time. I love my father Jesus so much for he saved my physical life ...I read his word regularly and can hear him talking to me in whispers in the dead of night. It brings me so much joy to see his works of creation around me every minute of every day To breathe his air alone brings tears of happiness to my eyes. .

[@Psychiatricnerd]

Happy to hear you are okay and that you are saved man (in all ways).

[@JerryA676]

@@Psychiatricnerd thanks

[@professorlogos5459]

Jordan consistently fails to understand that believing in God doesn’t eliminate those of our appetites that are disordered. Real Christian’s believe but struggle to overcome sin every day. Sometimes we succeed and other times we fail. This is precisely why we understand ourselves as entirely dependent on the grace of God. Waiting until we are perfect to give ourselves to God is ignoring God’s call. He loves us and saves us as we are. He is demanding but at the same time understands our struggles in the way a good parent understands that kids will fail.

[@michaelbarry755]

God isn't demanding, whoever told you this never knew God. God is fun loving, easy going, and frankly doesn't give a damn about your sin, because he's too busy loving life.

[@DJSilver88]

​@@michaelbarry755You are a liar‼️ There's no truth in you, son of Cain, whose father is the master of deception. YHVH's Savior, Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, paid for the remission of sin with His stripes on the cross so that upon repentance, we may receive eternal life when we believe in Him. Yeshua died, so we may live. How dare you say that God doesn't give a DAMN about sin. Even a Kenite can seek God and repent of their sins. Get to know God, He wants to hear from you. Father is very forgiving❣️ I am the way, the truth and the life. JOHN 14:6

[@fixityahnow1252]

He isnt saying we shouldnt worship god while we are sinning or try to be better. He is saying claiming that you are a follower or a believer of him while having poor self control especially commiting big sins is not right. In essense saying u believe in god is saying u follow gods law strictly. If your lawless, u demonstrate that the religion is lawless and discourage disbelievers from coming toknow god.

[@michaellemmen]

@@michaelbarry755you need to read the Bible

[@michaellemmen]

⁠@@michaelbarry755 “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers” God doesn’t care about your sin?

[@DagenSkagen]

“I’m afraid He might exist and that’s the most comical of the three answers but probably the most accurate one.” Unbeknownst to himself, he just answered the question if you paid attention.

[@the2ndcoming135]

I can imagine what position that puts him in having proof😎

[@DarkPacmanC]

So not "yes", & not "no". Just a long "maybe". Which means he's not sure. He talks about "God" all the time, but he's not sure "God" exists. Cool.

[@daniellevy2272]

How I would love to interview Prof. Peterson, so as for a change help him as he has helped so many others

[@Brathole]

I was an atheist. I'm a recovering addict. The gift of desperation is an undeniable truth. Thank you.

[@brianbridges8124]

desperation is the worst time to make a decision, you're brain isn't working efficiently and is clouded by many things. Its always funny to me how many people become religious when they've gotten thrugh a bad situation and this is somehow evidence that god exists and he loves you, if god existed you never would have gone through such suffering in the first place and god would have shown you the way without any need for you to become addicted to drugs.

[@tommieirl1]

So desperate you clung on to the first best thing that reached out. Let me tell you a secret; YOU changed your life for the better, not 'God'.

[@MTech07]

Please don't feel discouraged by the comments. Only someone who has gone through a deep fall can fully understand what you mean. I'm a recovering atheist. Nihilism and arrogance were making me miserable. There is wisdom to be gained in despair. I wish you good fortune in your path and fortitude for redirecting up.

[@tommieirl1]

​@@MTech07 you and everyone's subjective feelings towards their belief doesn't make it anymore true or reasonable than a child believing in Santa Claus and feeling the excitement during Christmas. I'm happy for all of you able to find joy and gratitude in an obvious lie, but I would sooner suffer than purposely ignore the facts and spit on reality. 'god bless.'

[@GeoX242]

​@@brianbridges8124this argument is always hilarious to me. "If God exists why do people suffer" is essentially answers within the first 10 chapters of the bible. How can God help someone who doesn't even believe that he's real? Often times God *does* show us a way that is least harmful and then we ignore it and choose what we want to do. When the consequences come we blame it on God or say he doesn't exist and do it all over again. Almost all suffering on earth stems from sin and what is sin? Seperation from God. In a perfect world everyone would do their best to avoid sin but unfortunately we do not live in such a world currently.

[@lauracherebullock7288]

I can't speak for Jordan, i feel like he is on his journey to build a relationship and i think its absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@Adultingwithgrace]

That’s where grace comes through, none of us are worthy like he said but God gives us grace in our pursuit

[@Shanksz]

How to accept Islam? You have to believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created the entire universe, and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his final messenger on earth. If you say no god but allah and Muhammad(pboh) is his final messenger with total sincerity, you have become a Muslim. It really is as simple as that And if you can’t bcz your family members Then Be Muslim in secret and don’t tell any one

[@NTJedi]

@@Shanksz The Muslim religion uses the religious history of the Christians and Jews and was *started 600 years AFTERWARDS.* That's like someone taking oranges from an orchard which has been around for hundreds of years... using those seeds to plant orange trees and then claiming to have the best oranges.

[@Shanksz]

@@NTJedi That’s actually not true All religions is the same God sent prophet to worship him alone But Christianity worships there prophet Jesus that’s why god sent Islam to worship him alone

[@Shanksz]

@@NTJedi I know that Jesus is a prophet not a god or son of a god Plz worship God alone don’t be in hell Look what God said in Quran Quran 5:72 And surely they disbelieved when they said: ‘Christ, the son of Mary, is indeed God’; whereas Christ had said: ‘Children of Israel! Serve Allah, Who is your Lord and my Lord.’ Allah has forbidden Paradise to those who associate anything with Him in His divinity and their refuge shall be the Fire. No one will be able to help such wrong-doers. Quran 5:73 Those who say, “Allah is one in a Trinity,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. There is only One God. If they do not stop saying this, those who disbelieve among them will be afflicted with a painful punishment. Quran 5:74 Will they not turn to Allah in repentance and seek His forgiveness? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

[@Shanksz]

@@NTJedi How can Jesus be GOD Almighty in the light of the following verses? If Jesus was GOD, then why in Mark 12:29 Jesus said "Here, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord." The words "our God" indicate that Jesus had a higher God over him, a stronger God than him. Jesus didn't say "Your God". He said "our God" which includes Jesus as the creation of GOD. If Jesus was GOD, then why did he ask for GOD's Forgiveness in Luke 23:34? Luke 23:34 " Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots." If Jesus was GOD, then why Mark 15:34 says "And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" If Jesus was GOD, then did Paul say in 1 Corinthians 8:6 "yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we VAclive." If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 20:17 Jesus said "Do not hold on to me, forl have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, 'l am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. '" If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 8:28 Jesus said "I do nothing of myself" ? Can't GOD do anything he wills? John 8:28 " Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things." If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 14:28 Jesus said "My Father (GOD) is greater than "? John 14:28 " Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than |." If Jesus was GOD, then why in Luke 23:46 Jesus said "Father (GOD), into thy hands I commend my spirit"? Luke 23:46 " And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost." If Jesus was GOD, then why in Mark 10:18 Jesus said "And Jesus said to him, 'Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone"? Also in Luke 18:19 Jesus said only GOD Almighty is Good: ""Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good except God alone." If Jesus was GOD, then why in Matthew 26:39 Jesus begged his GOD to have mercy on him and to pass the cup to death (kill Jesus in another words) before Jesus goes through the pain of crucifixion? If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 18:38 he didn't reply when he was asked about the truth? If Jesus was GOD, then why in Matthew 24:36 Jesus said "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Jesus told his followers that no one (including Jesus) knows when the judgment day will come, only GOD knows? •..... If Jesus was GOD, then why in Isaiah 11:2-3 GOD had put the spirit of fearing GOD in Jesus? Also see GOD's Spirit in the many others beside Jesus. (And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him) Isaiah 11:2 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mark 16:19 If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 5:31 Jesus told his followers that if he (Jesus) bears witness of himself, then his record is not true? If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 5:30 Jesus told his followers that he can't do a single thing of his own initiative? John 5:30 " I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, Ijudge: and my judgment is just; because l seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me." If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 5:36-38 Jesus said that GOD had assigned him (Jesus) work and GOD is a witness on Jesus? If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 5:37 Jesus told his followers that they have never seen GOD at anytime nor ever heard his voice? John 5:37 " And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape" If Jesus was GOD, then why did he pray to his GOD in Luke 5:16? Luke 5:16 "And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed." If Jesus was GOD, then why in Matthew 26:39 Jesus fel on his face and prayed to his GOD? Matthew 26:39 "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. If Jesus was GOD, then how come in Hebrew 5:7 he prayed and cried for GOD to hear him and give him mercy by saving him from death? If Jesus was GOD, then how come in John 1:18 he said "No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the FATHER'S side, has made HIM known." Where do you see Trinity in this Verse? If Jesus was GOD, then how come in John 5:37 he said "And the FATHER who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard HIS voice nor seen HIS form," Jesus and the GOD are different. People heard Jesus, but never heard GOD. If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 17:3 he said " And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." John 17:3 (Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.) If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 8:40 he said " But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham." If Jesus was GOD, then why in Numbers 23:19 he said (GOD is not a man neither the Son of man) " God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" If Jesus was GOD, then why in John 17:25 he said ( and these have known that thou hast sent me.) "O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me" If Jesus was GOD, then why in Matthew 15:24 he said “ But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Is the lord sends another god or messenger to guide people?

[@EllenSmyth]

I genuinely believe that honesty is always the best policy while still struggling to be 100% honest. Or, an analogy that hits closer to home, I wholeheartedly believe that my physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health and well being would be dramatically improved by following the principles exactly as they are laid out by my favorite doctor's diet, but I struggle every single day to stick to those principles. While faith should drive actions, wrestling with our actions and obedience is not only natural but inevitable, especially when it comes to perfecting an ideal in imperfect flesh, which is why God named His own people Israel, meaning to wrestle with God. And yet to give up on belief entirely is to give up on salvation entirely. “Let us weigh the gain and the loss in wagering that God is. Let us estimate these two chances. If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation that He is.” -Blaise Pascal

[@franknuzzo2576]

Honestly, what does Jordan Peterson believe?

[@EllenSmyth]

​@@franknuzzo2576 That's an excellent question. I would guess, and this is only my best guess, that Jordan believes the Bible might be the best book ever written with great morals and ingenious stories, but mostly metaphorical. I would guess that Jordan believes that Jesus might be the best human to ever live but does not see Jesus as a perfectly righteous God incapable of anything but goodness. Peterson appears to be chasing God intellectually rather than loving God with all of his heart, soul, and strength, the greatest commandment ever given. (Deu 6:5)

[@pkayVIP]

What an amazing fear of the Lord mr Jordan has. It cannot get any more serious and responsible than that. He searched and he understood the magnitude of God. And his doubts I understand so well. I was there once. God knows very well that even if we aim to do everything perfectly we can't reach it. But in His magnitude He came up with a solution. His love for us is so big that He wants us to reach this perfection, so in essence He want us to reach Him. That is why He gave His only Son, Jesus, that whoever believes in Him should not die, but have eternal life. In other words, be able to reach Him and spend the rest of eternity with Him. Jesus closes this gap that exists between God and us. We do us as best as we can, and Jesus, the intercessor, Son of God, God Himself, is there to do the rest. Imagine you are on your way to God, driving the highway to heaven, but your car broke down, so God sent His Son to pick you up xD It's that easy.

[@MothmanMotsu]

Except Jesus doesn't "do the rest" he pays in full for all the sins of those who believe, you get to go to heaven because of what Jesus did for you, and not because of what you did, put your trust fully in him and not on yourself.

[@jrocker152]

​@YYZUnderbelly described in epistles and elsewhere. They were already in an "in between" place called Sheol where Jesus personally brought them out during his time dead for approx 3 days.

[@david-spliso1928]

Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast. Works based salvation is absolutely incorrect. We cannot bribe the Judge. Grace through faith was there all along in the scripture. Christ did all the work on the cross. Sin paid in full. Believe and receive His saving grace and mercy. Unfortunately Jordan like so many are still stuck in a works based theology where moral deeds must outweigh immoral deeds in order for God to provide salvation from damnation.

[@catalinmihaicristescu6244]

@@david-spliso1928 This is the truth

[@jrocker152]

@YYZUnderbelly 1 Peter 3:18-19. Google still helps with this. At the time of commenting, I didn't remember where, this morning I straight up just Google search for it and bam. There you go.

[@PureCapsaicin]

God has proven himself to me through visions and overwhelming feelings of the peace that surpasses all understanding. I use to be skeptical but while worshipping one time I really tried to solo out and dedicate it to God and that’s when he proved himself.

[@Thebigdogg123]

I kind of laughed at the relationship I have with God because no matter how difficult I get no matter how angry I get no matter how hopeless I feel he always has a way of reminding me he's there and it instantly makes me feel so silly because I know I should be trusting in him a whole heartedly but instead I have faith in myself and I end up making a mess of my life and there he is ready to pick up the pieces.... I guess it's just funny that no matter how many times I mess up he never leaves my side and even though sometimes I feel like I don't he's always there for me and he's proven himself to me so many times.... Actually writing this has me tearing up in my car before work LOL God is good and I'm so thankful that he doesn't give up on me

[@supergaugesicht9981]

I also once ate so much donuts I went into food coma. But do I treat farts, being too full with endorphines and halucinations as a proof for an entity? Hell no, I'm not retarded...

[@Softlol]

@@supergaugesicht9981God “exists”, I’ve met it. I 100% understand your doubts. I was a judgmental atheist up until the very moment where I met God. The thing is, the vision/feeling I had where more real then real life. It is impossible to explain, but I have never felt something more true. If you wanna try yourself, its probably gonna be a long and hard journey. You need to do a lot of reflection on where your emotions are coming from, and you need to look deep inside your unconscious mind. In order to look this deep you have to stop thinking, you need to totally empty your mind. If you do this you will meet God as well.

[@bcataiji]

That is a very thoughtful approach to that question. I cannot think of a better answer.

[@saulobarbosa8364]

This Lecture happened 4 years ago. Today, I believe doctor Peterson's response would be even greater.

[@laststand6420]

I don't think this was 4 years ago, his exodus series is more recent I believe

[@lordiboy69]

His response these days would be closer to "I don't care what you believe, go to church. Fuck you."

[@FrancisL2211]

@@lordiboy69 why?

[@killerking2346]

​@@lordiboy69This is your brain on CNN.

[@lordiboy69]

@@FrancisL2211 from what I've been seeing of him recently he's gotten very pushy on religion/Christianity

[@randy_jams]

I SO admire his integrity on that issue.

[@EdoKwin]

It's definitely more self-aware and intellectually honest than a lot of people's answers/positions in this area.

[@reynemanzano]

That’s the precise word to describe his answer. It’s seems as though many of the commenters missed his point at @4:30 his stance is a humble one that avoids receiving undo praise for simply invoking “belief in God.” He’s careful not to use the Lord’s name in vain. Many think that principle only applies to denigration of God. It also applies to unworthy reference in a positive manner

[@jordinward8694]

Brilliant! To take the stirrings of the soul & to make them sing & stand tall such that they mirror our own. That is probably the most comprehensive public colloquial answer I have yet seen to that question; a question that is taken by so many as solid when it is rather tricky. I love that he doesn’t collapse the question into its most expedient pathway. That he is comfortable scattering in a organised manner into multiple pathways to address the question. To summarise for myself & perhaps others he wonderfully gives us 4 options. Answer 1: The Privacy Answer 1) None of your Damn Business Answer 2: The Reframing Answer 1) That depends on what you mean by Believe - And although he didn’t say it explicitly I am guessing the same kind of reframing would apply to the concept of God. Given it can mean so many things to so many different people, secular or religious. Answer 3: The Comical Answer 1) I’m Afraid that he might exist Answer 4: The Suppositional Answer Suppose that you do What are you called upon What are you called upon (Christian) What are you called upon (Christian: Declarative & Embodied) 0) Act out (Spark of) Divinity 1) Logos 2) Sacrifices 3) Arc in Order 4) Burden of Being 5) The Garden 6) The Golden Rule I thought his distinction between acting out & saying or what I would say embodied and declarative was brilliant. Furthermore the Suppositional answer despite having heavy Christian connotations further brilliance & speaks to his understanding of The Bible in a Psychological Context. Often when I am asked this question I tend to answer with a variant of Answer 2. It is good to have some other tools in the toolbox!

[@ewonubaripaul7960]

This is by far one of your most intelligent argument sir. And you have made a lot of them

[@adrianmasters250]

This was an amazing response from Jordan, he takes this question very seriously, as one should, and really challenges anyone who throws around their belief in God as some free moral superiority pass to actually look in the mirror and see if they're really living by their so called belief

[@reynemanzano]

This is a sermon by all means. It’s truly self-reflective, humble, and implies an immense and true respect for God. This is what I wish to hear from pastors and priests in church.

[@dabzprincess92]

For the last three years I've watched and listened to you and your guests/lectures. You have come so far. I watched Jesus work on you. I prayed and prayed you would finally accept and truly step into the light the dioor the only way to heaven and the bigger picture. You're juat to smart not to. I knew you needed something big to finally nudge you to Jesus and Christianity. It's been an amazing transformation. When i watch you and your daughter do the interview and her wanting to even go as far as trying haciena ( i Hope i spelled that right probably not😅) to find a higher being or possibly God. I said to myself if they only knew they didn't need that to connect to Jesus. Short of it is for 3 solid years you've been more vocal about God until you got really sick. That too i believe had an affect in the lord working on you. Because only he can make something happen that really convinces anybody. For a lack of a better way to explain it. But the seeds were being water the entire time and it was amazing to watch and sometimes it was nail-biting and on the edge of the seat 🙏 to God somehow someway tp make you see and accept the water given to you to drink. We all lead you to the water but it was you that had to form that relationship with God yourself and ask him to come onto you and your heart. I see the difference. More and more when you would really get into it with your guests. But then something changed. At which poiint i said to a friend Jesus is working on Peterson. We actually had a chuckle then prayed for your salvation and that you would one day truly accept Jesus as your lord and savior. ❤

[@brandonmshrock]

Jordan and Neichze had a real point. No one is able to obtain that level of virtue other than Christ. But that is the main point of Christianity, that Christ takes our place and we take His. He dies to take our unrighteousness and in response we get His righteousness to cover us. Then once we have been imputed with that Godly righteousness, we get to conform ourselves more and more into the image of it

[@lizlarson9682]

He's SO CLOSE. Once he understands and accepts the radical grace that defies all human logic, he'll have it. This is and will remain my prayer for this man in his search for truth ❤

[@marektruper4242]

Pls go to your nearest hospital with terminal ill 5-year-old kids and show the love of your "God" and tell the parents that your God does it because he loves them. Post a video.

[@KINO.-_-.]

​@@marektruper4242the third dimension is a place where consciousness temporarily maniftests from another realm and exists to learn what love is through all the pain and joy. If there was nothing but love in this world then who would be able know and identify the difference between what love and evil is.

[@LiterallyArchusWake]

@@marektruper4242 Yeah, I bet you'd love to see that. Disgusting.

[@marektruper4242]

@@KINO.-_-. "the third dimension is a place where consciousness temporarily maniftests from another realm" - ok - any resources or 'trust me, I believe it it'

[@greywolf9783]

@@marektruper4242 hey, be nice man. I see what you mean but that was unnecessary here

[@DevilFisch]

I had an awakening yesterday. A mix between the holy trinity. It feels to private to talk about my meeting, or god reaching out to me. I had a moment of this epihihany? fullfilment, all pieces fit. Im a 30 yr danish man. Longing for the values you discuss, and for years, maybe sure , god? Never thought of religion doing impact on me like this Jordan. But I actually believe, god reached out and touched my soul. A flash of symbols/sign. My town church. America and individuialism / nature in its rawness and truth. I've come to admit now, after yesterday. That im not sure, but it sure feels like i had a very impactfuld meeting with a higher power. I think god told me, Casper - You are good enough, you are beatufil. Im going to a priest today , and i see this scary thing. Telling my mom, friends, anyone. Like I feel like i woke up.??? i must think for long and talk for long and see. but thank you Jordan. I needed this in my life, and somehow i feel transcended. filled with love, encouragement and no need for bad habits, joy,fullfilment. satisfied. - the narrative is so beautiful in so many ways in many religous stories. I understand, that i dont understand, and i must listen. just listen. i must not push my beliefs and would never upon others, before im sure of what i feel - In other ways, political systems, and conections understand of language wokeness also ringed a bell in this ephinany. Dancing with wolves, america , my own country denmark. Our history and religion therin symbols/signs/virtues.- there is def a sort of wanting this for me.

[@the_infinity_channel]

This man gets better from years and years. I always said for myseld I am not so kind of beliver in God I am full of sin I may not be a good beliver and I never understood people who did tereible things claims to be a beliver...

[@bneihaneviim]

Thank you! I love the high level of thought that goes into your responses, and the honest articulation. Just a thought: When one commits to 'knowing' God truly, that means in action, speech, and thought - in public and behind closed doors. It is fully understood that humans slip up from time to time - as God created our nature. However, when one's slip-ups become repetitive over a substantial duration, OR when they involve the abuse / manipulation of other individuals, you should realize that your flaw is foundational - and you should really do some repentance before you utter another prayer / show yourself to be a big believer in God to others.

[@Mr196710]

Beautiful and insightful.

[@Beekind799]

yee are gods said jesus

[@arekisan5239]

Non sense, a lot of to say few. Believe and thrust humanity instead of imagination. There isn't a reason to support any type of religion. You only have to look at the past and today's hypocrisy to see that it may bring morals, but can we talk about all the blood and catastrophe any religion made ? oh but it did more good than bad ? and it wasn't us at that time, no you support something that did those horrible things, you believe in what others said but it can't be proven, but morals can be teach outside of religions. Believers forsake peoples, they are hypocrite, they think they are good, when every actions they make are selfish and egoistic. Because when you make a action that make others happy, you do it because it make you happy. So you only do it cause it make you happy. The good is in the bad and the bad in the good. People should be teach of how to be a better human, instead of a profiling of how good people should be by the say of a imaginary being.

[@bneihaneviim]

@@arekisan5239 So you haven't listened to anything Professor Peterson has said in this clip, or any other lecture, I take it? I'll let you take your qualms up with him - would love to see him in a 'debate' with you XD Yes, human beings do bad and even terrible things. God has given us FREE WILL for a purpose. Even atheists do terrible things behind closed doors, and yes, even in public. Keep ignoring the good of humanity, and focus on the negative, see where it takes you my friend.

[@Beekind799]

@@arekisan5239 you lack spiritual wisdom,please read the conversations with god books 1 ,2 and 3 and let me know what you think,they area trilogy and meant to be taken as a whole ,yee are gods said jesus,when you can explain that fully,you have great spiritual wisdom,if i told you god is all there is there is nothing but god,the purpose of this created reality is too seem so real that you truly believe it exist,god is very clever

[@solaveritas2]

This was 2018, I think he's grown in his belief since then, through his illness and his wife's faith journey.

[@George-sl5jq]

his illness was a drug addiction to xanax. bro should have just smoked some weed 🤓

[@shoveitindiaz7972]

@@George-sl5jqno it wasn’t you sausage

[@ronin1648]

He used to have something interesting to say about self-improvement, but after his drug addiction/induced coma, he has become unhinged.

[@oy-wb8jv]

belief is the child of intellect; knowing is the gift of experience the shift occurs when we allow both to dance in balanced union

[@jtrevm]

The more I examine 'belief in God', I sense his total belief - and love for me. A matter of the eternal. His work in and for me.

[@zenon3021]

when people think about god their brains give them dopamine (happy chemicals). The loving feeling you're feeling is just your brain giving you happy chemicals. The feeling is real even though the supernatural entity is imaginary.

[@hogansnyder9217]

Very well explained especiallly in the end. To believe in God properly, to believe in that high of all values, you must act it.

[@JimBobDewayne]

Wrong. No one can be without sin. You have it backwards. Everyone sins. The believers admit it and beg forgiveness. The others see no need.

[@qrious786]

I'm a Muslim and I must confess that I haven't heard a most touching and true explanation of belief than this.

[@struggle29]

I'm Muslim as well and I believe the quote at 9:10 refutes the claim that Jesus is God.

[@Sam-ew8kt]

@struggle29 Good day, Muslim brother. I don't think it refutes that Jesus is God. Because Jesus never said "I'm not good". And if you read the Bible, He didn't even say "Don't call me good" like JP misquoted from the Bible. But what Jesus really said was: "Why are you calling me good? Because only God is good" So Jesus was provoking, making the man realize who He really is. In other words, the person was right to call Jesus good. But the reason for calling Jesus good would be wrong without acknowledging that Jesus is God. Because calling Jesus good must come with acknowledging that Jesus is God.

[@Sam-ew8kt]

@@westofcrestwood2557 Hey, Thanks for telling. I guess I'll remove it then (the last part). I now see that maybe some could find it annoying. But my main point was Jesus was not denying that He is good

[@Eunjiiimo2]

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. J o h n 3 :16

[@Sam-ew8kt]

@@BishrBadenjky-um1hx Hello, be careful to say that someone is lying. God only sees what's in our hearts. Now I'm not saying this to defend myself because I don't care what people say about me. But I'm just worried for you, really. And also, These verses you pasted are literally what I enclosed in quotations in my 1st comment. "Why are you calling me good? Because only God is good" is what I enclosed in quotations in my 1st comment. As for the interpretation, I never said interpretation is in the Bible. Of course interpretation is not in the Bible. Because interpretation is the probable explanation of what's in the Bible. If it's in the Bible, why call it "interpretation" ???

[@JW-ns8sl]

😂😂😂 ‘Afraid he might exist’ laughed my ass off, nice

[@annieabraham1379]

We all fall short, but we do our imperfect best. When we fall, we listen for Him and He never fails to come and raise us up. And so we live as strangers and pilgrims, always looking for that heavenly country whose builder is God.

[@ashinch0r]

Constantly working to do all I can to make myself live up to the standard set by Jesus, trying to keep his commandments like he asked me to do.

[@AFringedGentian]

It’s good to remember that this clip is from a lecture from a number of years ago, and that he has gone through a good deal since then and would perhaps answer the question very differently today.

[@Bishopaaronbeachy]

To be fair his channel reposted the clip today suggesting he’s still of the same mindset

[@StinkyGringo]

@@Bishopaaronbeachy is this channel actually his?

[@joelanderson907]

He mentioned he’s been racing through the Old Testament so it can’t be that old.

[@AFringedGentian]

@@joelanderson907 I recognize this lecture. It’s from his 2018 Twelve Rules tour. Entitled “Who dares say he believes in God?” It’s in Australia.

[@joeblow5365]

All I can say is, Thank Our Creator for Dr. Jordan Peterson . . . God Bless You Sir ! ! ! ! . . .

[@langleybeliever7789]

I thank the Creator for the earth, and heavens.

[@applefish745]

@@langleybeliever7789 And all the misery in the world too, if I may ask?

[@langleybeliever7789]

@@applefish745 Its going to get a lot worse, prepare yourself. It won't get solved until the second coming of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

[@applefish745]

@@langleybeliever7789 Well, while we wait, we can do our best to be good human beings

[@langleybeliever7789]

@@applefish745 Of course that is a commandment, but unfortunatley what you do or not will not change what will happen ( big picture).

[@kimlersue]

You know Jordan..I believed in..loved and feared their just punishments. And with all that I was still tempted to be willful! My parents loved me..and I counted on that. God loves me..and I count on that!

[@denniscwarren]

Ten years ago I started doing exactly what he is talking about, garden and everything. I’m amazed every day. I pursued death for so long that when I found true life I changed. I am not who I was and still have work to do. Life is the Pilgrims Progress.

[@ambcfoxe4171]

Amen

[@Softlol]

Look inside yourself, you will eventually meet God. And you will definitely no longer fear death. Working with nature or people is the best way to feel connected with God for sure

[@denniscwarren]

@@Softlol I embraced death, as many do, falling into a sort of nihilism and realized I was dead already and hadn’t truly lived. I was chaff in the wind. Now my roots are deep, my direction is clear, and I can stand tall in knowing that we all have a purpose. Own your past and help others learn from it. Love to you all!

[@Softlol]

@@denniscwarren very true! The past and future doesn’t exist, the present moment is all that is, and if you give it all you have you can enjoy every second of life! Even when it’s bad, you can use this as a tool to handle it! Hardship is a great learner, we should also appreciate hardship! Sending love💙

[@jmoney6652]

I truly love this man

[@tenderlovellcare]

I would love to sit and talk with Mr. Peterson about this and explore his views.

[@patriciaramos8703]

My life is much better now with God in it.I pray everyday to keep my faith alive.

[@anya7014]

Doctor, take your own advice and don't beat yourself to death. We love you.

[@lilyluna4155]

started my journey into the evangelic believe a few months ago and this is exactly how i feel

[@vharboe]

Once you let yourself go and accept the Lord - become child like, as Jesus told us to be - these thoughts will vanish. I believe in God, but I am not perfect. Faaaar from it! But I do live in His mercy, thus I don't need to be perfect. In fact, I can't because I am a human being. I am sinful, but not a sinner. This is the core of what Jesus did. When He took our sins upon Him, we got freedom in return. We are free to be a believer even though we are not perfect. I've been a Christian all my life, but it is just recently (the last decade or so - I am now 45) that I have really gotten down deep in my faith; in my understanding of the mysteries in faith. And through that, I am slowly becoming a better person because I want to live my life like He wants me to. All of this time, I _know_ that when I die, He will welcome me into Paradise. Because I believe in God, that Jesus died and is risen - and I am here proclaiming just that. Therefore I have a claim in eternal life in Heaven, because Jesus said so. Look up "the man on the middle cross said I could come", a short KZbin clip with Allistair Begg. That story tells everything there is to know about His mercy. People who is new to the faith, or are just starting to acknowledge their faith, are like babies. You don't serve a baby a platter of beef, veggies and gravy - the baby cannot process such food. In stead, we feed babies milk, then introduce solid food over time, then gradually the baby can digest "grown up food". And waaaay later in life, the baby learns to enjoy coffee. :D If you are new to the faith, don't expect to be able to handle steak just yet. It'll come, and maybe it will take a long time. But it'll come. I want to confirm something for you (and everybody like you), as a believer myself. Believe in God, and believe that all your sins are forgiven forever! Believe that you are a child of God and that you have His mercy. Just believe it, and become child like - let Jesus take the wheel while you take care of rowing, and your boat will find safe haven. Your life will be transformed through Him. Because there is nothing you yourself can do. That's what Jesus said in the verse about the camel and the eye of the needle. No acts will save you, only His Mercy. And that you shall have, now and forever! Amen! God bless you, my friend! :)

[@motiyona]

Because there is no believing in God, there is only knowing God, as in the consummation of an ever present relationship that each of us has to come to know for ourselves 🙏💛🙏

[@StinkyGringo]

"if you *really* believe in God you'd be perfectly obedient" That would require me to be a perfect person. Come on now.

[@JoyfulUniter]

If God wanted perfect obedience you'd have no free will.

[@nicolasvasquez8048]

@@JoyfulUniter That does not make much sense to me. What value would obedience have if it is not a free choice? It seems to me that in any case, God would want us to obey out of love for him, not out of fear or because we are forced to do so.

[@JoyfulUniter]

@@nicolasvasquez8048 He wants to be your friend it's a relationship not slavery. You get what you want. God gets what God wants, everyone wins. Obey is what a slave does, and God never wanted slaves.

[@JoyfulUniter]

@@nicolasvasquez8048 Recontextualize it, what would God want for you if he was your friend and not some overlord? For both sides to be happy, and get what they want, like a friendship, right? Consult your own heart on it, ask God yourself f*** what I think he told me that.

[@nicolasvasquez8048]

@@JoyfulUniter But it isn't only slaves that obey. Children that respect, love or fear their parents obey. That doesn't make them slaves... because in the end it is a choice they have to make on their own. And we are children of God, not friends. If a father proves himself to be worthy of your respect and love, then you simply obey... And I don't think there is anyone more worthy than God. Anyway, that's what I would say if I believed in God. Good night... or morning if you're from the other side of the globe.

[@youtubesucks3811]

He brings up a really good point. This was really well put and just shows a mirror. I fail all the time at being a Christian, so this hits the nail on the head. How much do you actually believe?

[@rickywestley6820]

I understand where he’s at with this. I was the similar. Didn’t want to make the commitment to Christianity because I didn’t think I could do it.

[@nl8784]

Because us humans are complicated. And one way or the other there will be choices and desires that can be view as selfish. The path to go 100% belief in is extremely difficult. I am also working on (as I just started) and I have to try to believe to see if i can finally fix my shattered life

[@DoubleJesusChurch]

As we reflect upon philosophical matters in greater depth. Imagine... just image... a world where more people get interested in challenging traditional thinking.

[@AS-fu1kd]

I adore how genuine this man is. Long live Jordan Peterson

[@langleybeliever7789]

He will die like every other man, unless he is saved and the LORD returns soon.

[@furkanfy3444]

This man is the hero we needed

[@Apphus144]

Psalms 118:8 “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” King James Version (KJV)

[@truthhunterhawk3932]

​@@Apphus144Too true. And "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"

[@sadhu7191]

Then he pulls pants down to show he's a women now and we look in shock

[@MariaDeBard]

Too bad Canadians cannot become American presidents. Lol..,. He is truly an amazing human.

[@nicholyse]

It has to be incredibly difficult to be JBP. I have gone through this in my own head and to have to question everything so critically is so exhausting. Nothing is linear or simple…

[@XnonTheGodd]

He is a clown trying to answer a simple question by twisting it so that he won't lose his beloved Christian followers.

[@nothanksplease]

yes! keep praying saints!

[@lesleebay3787]

Amen. I see and feel the aspects of a God when words and behavior match.

[@jacobus57]

That is simply integrity. It has less than nothing to do with belief.

[@lisac4375]

Romans 1:21-22 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

[@themistoverthelake7883]

So Mr. Peterson I think I am genuine person who is indeed qualified to not lie about my experience and admit that I know that God is good and that God is real.

[@arthurwohlleben961]

It could be said as well (purely my opinion) that believing in God is faith in His ability to make us more Christlike. This among many things is a process of learning while growing.

[@lafoivictorieuse1]

Thank you for this teaching. It is by His grace that we are saved when we commit our lives to Jesus and the same grace enables us to live according to His standards.

[@Shanksz]

How to accept Islam? You have to believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created the entire universe, and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his final messenger on earth. If you say no god but allah and Muhammad(pboh) is his final messenger with total sincerity, you have become a Muslim. It really is as simple as that And if you can’t bcz your family members Then Be Muslim in secret and don’t tell any one

[@spreadtheword8337]

SO MANY PEOPLE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR SALVATION!

[@michaelbarry755]

God calls those people "the peanut gallery" 😂

[@Slippard101]

Interesting video, it's encouraging to see Jordan wrestling and articulating with these issues because there aren't more important issues to think about, there are a few things he says about the bible that aren't technically accurate but one thing he says though that I feel can be dangerous to anyone watching that isn't much of a biblical scholar is around 9:05 when he is describing the Rich Young Man interaction with Christ as recorded in Mark 10:18 and Luke 18:19 is that 1. The question that the Young man asks is not "how can I be a good person?" but rather "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Which is an important distinction to be made. 2.) Christ's response is not "Don't call me good" as Peterson takes to be him not claiming divinity but distancing himself from it. But rather "why do you call me good? Nobody is Good but God alone" it is an important distinction because Jesus is essentially Catechising the Man with that response (which is how most great teachers will teach) be forcing him to challenge his preconceptions about Morality and essentially put him in a position where he either, A. Admits that Jesus is Divine, or B. Rejects Jesus' Divinity due to a lack of faith on the basis that people are Made Righteous by their works (which was the prevailing sentiment among the Jewish Pharisees at the time and still relevant in the world today), Jesus then challenges the "Works-based" Morality standpoint by quoting the Law of Moses as outlined in Deuteronomy 5, essentially saying if anyone would claim to be "Good" they must adhere perfectly to the entire Law (an obvious impossibility for anyone that has enough humility to recognize that it is an impossible standard (like Jordan points out earlier when he is discussing the implication of the question) but despite that the rich young ruler doesn't have the humility to recognize or admit to his own shortcomings and claims to have kept the law "since his youth" (essentially claiming to be a "good" person himself) to which Christ then challenges him to sell his possessions and give to the poor, hitting him where it would hurt the hardest and the reason the ruler goes away sad because "he had a great many possesions" ultimately prompting Christ to explain to the Disciples the famous statement that it is "Easier for a Camel to entire through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to entire the kingdom of heaven". "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forefeit his soul." Long response I know but I felt it might be worth the clarification to anyone else struggling with the issues that Jordan describes here.

[@Slippard101]

I know it's a bit tacky to reply to your own comment but felt the need to expound on Christ's response a bit and why it is significant. Essentially since we live in a fallen world that tends to stray toward "Moral Relativism." If anyone would claim to be a "good person" as I have heard many people claim to be in my own life, they can always be "better" or more good. Which is what Jesus is also addressing here in that particular passage. We might like to think of ourselves as "Good" people relative to someone else because we do more "good" things, or we don't do as many "bad" things but there is such a thing as absolute Morality and relative to God's goodness we are not good at all and could never claim to be. Hence why recognition for the need of a perfect sacrifice or savior can only come through a conviction (from the Holy Spirit) of our own sinful shortfall. "For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God." Romans 3:23

[@wenburke7974]

Well, I was looking for God everywhere desperately and he knew and I found him he is so powerful that it is terrifying. If you experienced his power--No one can go up against him and win, but he is so good yes he is real if you keep looking, you will find that out. I emphasized I experienced his power. I felt it there’s no way anyone can ever go up against him and win.

[@zenon3021]

all claims and no evidence

[@darrell3643]

I could say the same thing about the Flying Spaghetti Monster

[@CadeLand011]

Amazing. You must earn the right to believe in God. What an insightful position.

[@howardronkin3721]

Believing in God isn't a right, its a gift given to us by God. All we need to do is choose to accept it.

[@fredgarv79]

Or, be at least open to this gift, at least give it a chance, even it it takes a while or is a gradual process, you can't expect it to be some sort of a flash like saul on the road

[@jtjones4081]

Longest running virtue signaling in history. Catholic church and Trump evangelicals behave the same way. Interesting that JP hangs out with the latter, like Prager.

[@Joe-gf5mw]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tommieirl1]

@howard I rather suffer in the truth than live a happy lie.

[@cheesesvideosstorage8070]

Yeah! This right here!

[@TinyGoHomes]

Believing in God is the starting foundation and the knowledge is the building blocks to life itself.

[@elainelksuabernet]

Sometimes you don’t have to ask a lot of questions or questions yourself so many times. We just have to let God speak with silent prayer no words. Detach everything from your minds and focus only to him and wait for his glorious divine present.

[@Falpastymonster]

James 2:26 "so also faith without works is dead"

[@michaelkreisel3573]

ALL fall short of the Glory of God. It is by His grace we are saved

[@silverlining6259]

I know he exists after a near dearth experience. He saved my soul

[@8Platinum8]

ty for sharing never hesitate so refreshing

[@XnonTheGodd]

Yes, i saw Zeus yesterday. He told me words of wisdom that shall not be Heard by any man. He saved my soul too, i know he exists.

[@greghefley3626]

​@@XnonTheGoddhow u know it was zeus? Did he say I am zeus? Did he have the lightning hands?

[@XnonTheGodd]

@@greghefley3626 He revealed a verse to me: Massages 23:12 "I, Lord Zues, The king of kings, The God of Gods, The one whose feet encompasses all heavens, I command you to be worthy of my fruits, For i shall not bear the weight of the world for the unworthy" This verse is highly encrypted and there are hidden massages all over, but he also mentioned, he'll come back to reveal more information about his absolutely true divine existence.

[@ahmeddourid4293]

Thank you.Within Koranic spectrum the believer is liable to commit sin and he has 'tawba' door, redemption chance door to be entered seriously and with commitment.The believer has to build progressively a strong faith within his interractions with life to reach a stage of 'takwa' piety , transcendence .Human being , the creation of God, is described as frail in the Koran as he idols desire , power and megalomania.And the outlet to purification and transcendence is to build a strong relationship with God through communication- an ongoing conscious link between him and God, called 'assalate' ( prayers) wich are two types ; 1-mental /psychological prayers ( less known) .2.ritual prayers ( most known in the world now).

[@user-ex4ky7te1p]

It's not a private question, at all. When you believe and God touches your heart it will never be too private to proclaim what he has done and will do for you. May God bless all readers of this comment.

[@applefish745]

It is a private question, cause christianity is a personal religion

[@brockgeorge6437]

I love Jordan to death, and he is right to say that you must properly clarify a question before answering it. But at the same time, this is the definition of question dodging. If someone less wise and well-intentioned than Jordan were to do this, people would tear him apart.

[@felynecomrade]

He didn't dodge the question in this instance because it wasn't actually asked in this instance. He merely discussed it and what it could potentially mean and why he doesn't like it.

[@jackjones3657]

Jim Caviezel, the "Sound of Freedom" actor, has stated the problem today is more people are afraid of the devil than they are of God. The 'fear' of God is the beginning of wisdom. That is a reverential esteem for His Word that requires an embracing response of It that delivers us from our own nature.

[@robertcampbell1540]

I simply love this man in how he answers a question, He makes you think . But in reality folks ask this question just so that they feel comfortable within themselves . They want to put Jordon Peters in there backyard of thinking, as if they believe in God so perfectly. And they want to judge him on that alone. When people ask me if I believe in God , I ask; why do you need to know if I believe in God. Yeah sometimes i say Yes, and then a guy will cut me off in traffic, and that belief in God just went out the window. I'm so thankful that God is merciful, and can see that when we say that you believe in God, be careful because the rooster will crow three times before God proves you might just not. Peter walked with God and denied him. I love Jordon Peters because he is a critical thinker, and his belief in God is his business, not mind. Its the walk not the talk. RobertC

[@dooglitas]

This is the most amazing example of prevarication I have ever seen. The only thing that is more amazing is the number of people in the comment section who seem to think that this man is the very definition of wisdom. Amazing!

[@GATEKEEPERpVVq347]

It’s good to know that you have been staying in the Word Dr. J

[@Softlol]

You can meet God, everyone can, you just have to look deep inside yourself. In order to do this you need to have been working on yourself and have control over your emotions and let the notion of your ego “die”. I have personally met God, it is the single most life changing experience I’ve ever had. So far it has (still) cured me of depression and anxiety among many other things. It gives you a new understanding of everything. (and yes, I know this sounds crazy).

[@Ba7choucha]

Pr jordan is a wise man i hope that he will read about islam and embrace it to complete his wisdom❤️

[@tonyr3090]

As a Muslim, Jordan is describing the difference between a "believer" and a "munafiq" (poorly mistranslated to 'hypocrite'). It's not uncommon that many Muslims hold the opinion that most of us, as Muslim believers, are in fact hypocrites, because belief resides in the heart and not in the brain. We can all *think* we believe, but we won't know what our hearts will reveal when we die. Thus the only three answers I can think of regarding the question, "Do you believe in God?" are: 1) I don't know. 2) I hope so. 3) I'll find out when I die.

[@anaszaaroura2353]

But you must say you are from the muslimeen do not play tricks brother stay strong and fair god since you beleive in him ghats it igonore your nafs, and shytan, and follow god word

[@ruwhite1316]

“Do you believe in God?” Yes, nigga 😂

[@audone5551]

One of the best sermons I've ever heard!

[@AliceBrowning-tz3ge]

Thanks!

[@albin6126]

to say that i believe in god is not about me being sinless all the time but to believe that there is meaning for this life and we must live in a sensible and meaningful way and judge our decisions based on moral values of the church and not from a materialistic view .

[@danielanderson4777]

His wife: do you love me? Him: I dont like that question, But i was reading Neichze!

[@NoobRideseMTB]

Such a force - a modern day prophet. Keep your spirits high, JP 🫡

[@wkylegreen]

Very interesting. I would love to see a conversation about the gospel between Sean McDowell and Jordan Peterson… there’s so many great questions here that Sean could answer well.

[@captex360]

Wow. Well said Brother.

[@bradjennings8714]

I know God exists. The Holy Spirit cannot lie.