If Christ is THE Way, Why Is the Path SO Hard?

[@CrossExamined]

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[@maggiegoossens1894]

You are a disgusting person using this site and God’s name to promote selfish materialism! And without even telling the truth: this devious scheme of yours will cost people money. Money they can’t afford to lose! But God knows and God remembers…..

[@bartleon]

Romans 8: 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

[@craigstanton4803]

Romans 8:7-8

[@deprogrammershepherd1234]

Amen

[@And-vc3xg]

Since there 1,3k comments noone would notice. It is really not about working to achieve rather its just a will to live, and matter of love. Dont mislead it with survival instinct. Like to accept that youve been put into a body and have to sustain it with food gaining money for it. The rest is just a will to live. If you dont wanna be alive , those achievements would make you want to be alive? If its just Pain to gain , but you dont really want to achieve it , its just muscles to deteriorate , money and possesions to leave behind here , witnessing wars not being able to do anything ,only good deeds are left there after , and if its said that theres such big consequence of this life it just like , if you want to gain something here do it , be satisfied with it , if you dont want it you have to accept that you have to, becuase if you dont , you really dont wanna find about what you gonna get in return for refusal Nobody will force you to want to be alive and nobody will force you to kys. I just wanna leave , but I have to get up and work for food. So basically in eyes of someone like this guy not wanting to be alive is a blashpemy , becuase this life is a gift that you refuse. Discipline can be forced but Love cannot be forced. Btw im most grateful for things that came easy and it was lucky , like missing someone at very high speed on roundabout , or missing hitting a pedestrain that just breached on a pass, just luck of not harming others. And about achieving for example achieving passing college , cause i didnt want to work , then work to have money that you only need for food and bills , then to build your career , a house etc , but all the time thinking about death. Achievements doesnt mean totally anything if you dont want to be alive , and you dont have love inside yourself. Christ loved , so He achieved a passage for us. So how can you achieve love when you dont wanna be alive? Being gratefull and with acceptance doesnt change that. Its just rather a guilt motive that if someone has it worse and want to be alive , you just cant be wanting to die.

[@nunah7977]

This young man is speaking from the heart. He wants to follow Christ and needs a mentor to help guide him. His question was sincere. I pray he finds one. Maybe there were people there who reached out to him I sure hope so.

[@lamasabachthani2132]

Jesus said: John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus said he is the way, therefore he was not the destination. The destination was the father, the only true god as Jesus himself said: “John 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and whom you have sent, Jesus Christ. » In Jesus' day, Jesus was the way for the lost sheep of the sons of Israel, his people, and the only true god was still God, the Father. In Noah's day, Noah was the way for his people and the one true god was still God, the Father. In Abraham's day, Abraham was the way for his people and the one true god was still God, the Father. In the days of Moses, Moses was the way for his people and the one true god was still God, the Father. And if Christians say that only Jesus is the way, then he made a big mistake: he should have come from the beginning and not using the womb of Mary but the womb of Eve to reach the world so that all the descendants of Adam and without exception and from the beginning have this important information that Jesus is the only way and no one else!!!

[@ORSkie]

Well, he did get a clear answer, which is the truth: "Thy word have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against Thee. "

[@wavemaker2077]

Well, didn't Frank guide him here? The answer of Frank here is very clear and true.

[@randomthoughtstoday]

He isn't. He is clearly mocking.

[@nunah7977]

@@wavemaker2077 yes he gave a clear answer and a good answer. Hopefully it does not stop there for this boy.

[@karenworley241]

It's sure not as hard as living without Him✝️📖🙏🏼🗡️

[@Iamthewarner557]

"Proof from Bible Jesus is not God': How can God say this? *“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”* (John 5:30) *Also Jesus said, “...for my Father is greater than I.”* (John 14:28) If Jesus and God were the same then he would not have said what he said in the above verses. There is NOT a single verse in the complete Bible, where Jesus Christ himself says "I am God" or "Worship me." *“And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is God.”* (Mark 10:18). *Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.* (Mark 12:29) *Jesus declared, “I am truly a servant of Allah. He has destined me to be given the Scripture and to be a prophet.* Qur’an 19:30 [Jesus said], *“And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.”* Qur’an 19:36

[@Tony-gg3nd]

How do you live with him?

[@Iamthewarner557]

@@Tony-gg3nd *“Worship none but Allah. Surely I am a warner and deliverer of good news to you from Him.* *And seek your Lord’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. He will grant you a good provision for an appointed term and graciously reward the doers of good.* *But if you turn away, then I truly fear for you the torment of a formidable Day. To Allah is your return. And He is Most Capable of everything.”* Qur'an 11(2:4)

[@Tony-gg3nd]

@@Iamthewarner557 do you consider this evidence?

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

@@Iamthewarner557stop spamming all over the place.

[@thehelpdesk4051]

Following Christ is a decision I guarantee you will not regret.

[@florencealvarez6451]

AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@thehelpdesk4051]

@arfermo853 Jesus promised to never leave us....we lean on his word, which is always true....we are the ones who stray... God is as close as you want Him to be.

[@arfermo853]

@@thehelpdesk4051 nice words but facts are what you live by. Last 5 years for me has seen my christian daughter raped by her christian police officer husband to be,then my other daughters baptised husband decided to bully her the three children and the dogs untill she found out he was wearing womens underwear, then my wife was rushed into hospital and expected to die and as i sat with her the phone went and it was my mother dieing so my wife sent me to my mother and i had to give my wife to the Lord ( she survived and is ok ) then my dog died then i got vertigo from the covid jabs and lost my driving job so we have struggled financially since and as im 69 so nobody wants to employ me . Trusting God at what he says is hard at times but last year ,,( been saved for 30+ years) he laid it on my heart that he loved me and since then i cannot blame him for anything ,so i know the issue is with me but boy oh boy it is tough at times because we belong to the one and only God and he is all powerful and all that exists is his ,so heeeeeeelp 😇😇 is what i shout and feel . There are many true children of God out there struggling with life and their walk with God. When i hear or read that somebody says its a walk in the park i fear for them

[@OragansKontsin_TheKretyen14]

​@@arfermo853 Yes some people do have it rough. God is alive and is always with Christians. I trust the bible through an experience I had with it. May God give you great faith as He has given me in Jesus name! HalleluYah Amen!

[@tylerbuck9347]

​@@OragansKontsin_TheKretyen14 "halleluYah" 😊😊

[@eileenha4833]

Many years ago I yelled to God why is it so hard to follow you! He responded clearly just carry your cross and follow me.

[@hypersonicnl]

But what does carrying one's cross actually mean? Does it mean to just stay close to Jesus or does it mean something else? Do you know? Honest question

[@jessedierick141]

@@hypersonicnl To "pick up the cross" is a call from Jesus to His followers, encapsulating the depth of commitment required to follow Him. This concept is mentioned in several places in the Gospels; for instance, in Matthew 16:24, Jesus told His disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Picking up one's cross means to willingly accept and endure the trials, sufferings, and persecutions that come with living a life committed to Jesus Christ. It's an invitation to total surrender, putting God's will above one's own desires and comforts. This metaphor of the cross, which is a symbol of suffering, sacrifice, and ultimately the execution of Jesus, emphasizes the cost of discipleship. Taking up the cross is not about bearing burdens or enduring hardships in general life. Instead, it specifically refers to the sacrifices made for the sake of the Gospel, living out one's faith in a way that may invite opposition, misunderstanding, or even hostility from the world. Moreover, this command to pick up the cross and follow Jesus is rooted in the understanding that true life and salvation are found in Him. As Jesus continued in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." This paradoxical statement reveals that true fulfillment and eternal life come not from seeking one's own interests and safety, but from surrendering to Jesus, sometimes at great personal cost. In essence, to pick up the cross is to live a life of self-denial, sacrificial love, and unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ, trusting that despite the hardships, God's purposes are being fulfilled and that eternal joy awaits those who follow Him faithfully.

[@HeavensCupid]

@@hypersonicnldenying your sinful desires and choosing his will. Choosing the righteous path of living rather than choosing the cravings of your corrupt human nature.

[@eileenha4833]

@@hypersonicnl i took it that with all my difficulties in life I just keep my thoughts and eyes on him as he overcame this world. When i go through hard times I feel like drowning but when I do as he says in his word he works everything for good.

[@ronniemead805]

There is a hymn with these words: Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free; there is a cross for you and there is a cross for me.

[@GhostShooz]

Because of the devil, the flesh, and the world. But take heart, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world!

[@ari3lz3pp]

I think both are hard in their own ways. It's super hard and unpleasant when you live without Jesus. It's just that most don't recognize it because in denial, the comfort of their familiar worldly temptations. 😢 Being with Jesus means giving that up as much as possible, working to better yourself for Jesus and the eternal kingdom. It means being hated because they first hated Him. But we also have access to that unworldly peace He gives and our spiritual armor...the fruit of the spirit. ❤ That's irreplaceable.

[@GhostShooz]

@@Soyebakhtar0105 Countless times in scripture we see Jesus claiming to be more than a prophet. He claimed to be God. He also never corrected anyone who worshipped Him as God. Muhammed wrote that Allah loves people who are good. The Bible says the good news of Jesus Christ is that God loved people so much, even while we were still sinners, He sent his Son to die for us. Now by faith ALONE in Jesus we can be made clean and holy. So that He could show the undeserved His own love and change their hearts to also love. Muhammed’s message offers an unattainable hope that your own goodness might out weigh your sins before you die, to enter into eternal life. Jesus offers to cover those who look to Him with His own perfect righteousness. To forgive us ours sins if we turn to Him in humility. He also promises to fill any who trust in Him with the living Holy Spirit of God. Jesus was the once and for all sacrifice for our sin because He was the only Holy God who could do so. Jesus offers grace to sinners. Islam offers no such hope. This hope in Jesus is for YOU. He knows you by name and loves you. He waits every day for you to turn to Him so He can show you His mercy and grace. There is no sin Jesus cannot and will not forgive if we confess them to Him. Go to him in prayer and He will reveal Himself to you. He promises that. Jesus loves you. God bless you.

[@GhostShooz]

@@Soyebakhtar0105 Lol not sure what happened to my response. Jesus claimed to be God in the Bible numerous times. He also never corrected anyone who worshipped Him as God. Jesus offers grace and mercy. Where Jesus’s own righteousness is applied to you by humbly trusting in Him. Islam offers works salvation. Hoping your good out weighs your bad. Jesus is indeed Lord.

[@GhostShooz]

@@Soyebakhtar0105 When you die, and stand before God, how will you justify any of your sinfulness before Him? Why should He pardon you?

[@Sparrow-u9r]

Amen

[@Jude_Emmanuel]

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

[@gladysvogel9442]

One of my favorite verses of Scripture!!

[@23Pioro]

Love the humility in his question. May the Lord strengthen his heart.

[@MrSuperedd23]

I felt the same about the way he asked the questions thats how many of us feel when we want to know Christ more and need him more

[@NickOtis0707]

I agree I pray that the Lord will work in this young kid just like many others on this world. That the Lord will keep saying our hearts especially the ones that reject God through Christ Jesus. The Lord said that he will give visions and dreams to people if it's his will to do so but he will give visions to people meaning his children but also sometimes the Lord will give visions and atheist dreams for some reason dreams and visions to certain people.. I was thinking to myself why couldn't the Lord give visions and dreams to all people and I came up with the question because even if the Lord does some people wouldn't believe anyway and go their own separate ways. I pray almost every day when I could remind myself that more people will get saved. But also we need to trust the Lord sovereignty his grace and mercy and forgiveness but also his holiness...

[@fs960]

and his beautiful friend who ran to hug him. God bless them.

[@LifebluLifs]

All holy books have changed over time, they were written by human hands, the contents were filled with wrong information. Allah gave Islam as the last religion and in Islam, Allah has no partner and no son.

[@DorrisAtu]

AMEN

[@simonbelmont1986]

God didn't come to take pain away. He came to fill the moments of suffering with himself. Truly God is with us. Immanuel

[@TheSilentEntity]

Lol what kind of creator would create this sick game.

[@simonbelmont1986]

@@TheSilentEntity we did this to ourselves 🗿

[@TheSilentEntity]

@@simonbelmont1986 trust me even without all the evil in the world, your God created a sick and twisted reality.

[@JuneRighter]

@@TheSilentEntityhow

[@jhedjoardumago7691]

​@@TheSilentEntityGod made the decision to give us free will so we can experience love Him and each other. I don't think anyone can disagree the genuine love is the best feeling we can experience, right? Well free will is required to love. Without it, "love" is pre-programmed for us. God does not want humanity to follow Him because He made them lose autonomy. No, God wants to have a true loving relationship to flourish between us and Him and us with each other.

[@BellaJoyeuse]

Here's very sincerely soul searching. May the Lord bless him and know him!

[@silive4067]

God is answering my prayers. I literally had this same question of why do we have to struggle so much on this path wether it’s physical, mental, giving up desires. While other people seem to be out here living care free. We are in a constant battle. Thank you Jesus for answering my prayers 🙏🏽

[@saved217]

Seems to live carefree, and actually being carefree, are not one in the same. One can have all the money in the world, and not be carefree. In someway , everyone is worried about something. As far as Christians, it's not about God, getting us out of the storm, or even keeping us from the storm, but to trust Him, to get us through the storm.

[@silive4067]

@@saved217 I agree. But when I say seems to live carefree I know in reality they’re not actually carefree but I’m specifically talking about the constant physical and mental battle against sin as Christians that we have. I prayed about this because I struggle with my sin and I hate it. But I know this struggle only grows our faith and makes us realize our need and dependence for God to help us through 🙏🏽

[@saved217]

@@silive4067 It's diffently easier to sin, than not. The majority of the world , takes the easy way out, not careing , or worrying, about what comes after death.

[@Breakerchannel1]

I have the same thought too Sin is like a strong grip difficult to let go. Why? Fear and other stuff like that...

[@DM-dk7js]

So what was the answer?

[@CDLClassA]

I love the sincerity of his questions.

[@midlander4]

@@Pneumatheos 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@piotrmiszczyk4714]

So do I! Be blessed 🕊️

[@craigmayberry1147]

@@Pneumatheos the fact that he is so broken and so concerned about it tells me he has that relationship, it just might be a lil stale. i can so relate to his question. One part that i wish Frank wouldve mentioned is that there will always be that war between the flesh and spiriit, and the more torn up we are about it, the more it shows we're growing inn holiness

[@IronSharpensIron127]

​@@craigmayberry1147I hope you are right, because I hate not being able to get rid of these sinful thoughts.

[@asinegaasinega]

@@Pneumatheos did you see the guy answering having his heart broken?

[@itsbrotherG]

Oh boy have I experienced some pain and suffering as a follower of our Lord, but this walk is the only walk I want. This walk is the only walk that’s worth dying for. Nothing else compares, the reward on the other side will be incomprehensible.

[@doubleedgedfist1535]

That reward is not guaranteed.

[@ari3lz3pp]

​@@doubleedgedfist1535God says those who are saved shall not be snatched from his hands.

[@oliviaortiz5157]

🙏I agree 💯 I've been in a black hole for a few years already, waiting for my deliverance from the valley‼️ But can't imagine, the what if, I wasn't his❓😳 absolutely nothing comes to mind... That's a good thing, I am 100 sure I wouldn't have made it, to even half of my years now‼️my sins would have killed me long ago‼️

[@jimmyquck]

i feel this question so much. so much.

[@bellagrace9812]

I think many Christians feel like this young man. Though we are saved by grace it is a struggle to live the Christian life in a world that is so broken and we constantly battle against the flesh and at times feel we are never good enough to please God. I just want to take a deep breath, rest in him, and know my salvation is sealed until Christ returns.

[@cassiebennet4262]

Amen.

[@gerardsolers]

HE IS THE ONLY RIGHT MAN AND LOYAL OF ALL. Others are lambs /childs.

[@cindyhurd5488]

This young man just had the courage to ask what we ALL HAVE. My heart really goes out to him. 🙏💗

[@katg5369]

this young man says what we all thinK at times as believers. Our modern Christianity doesn’t want to say suffering is what grows us but it is true.

[@vladtheinpaler1214]

God came to me , he waited for the right moment in time,my life suddenly changed, & through meditation, prayer & isolation, i am now born again & have the holy spirit in me,& it changed my life completely, it was through struggles ,& hardships & i was lonely & lost in the wilderness, but after that God found me..praise God through Jesus Christ our Lord.. Amen 🙏

[@christinasubramoniam8829]

It's true, ever since I have been saved. Sticking to my faith gets harder and harder. Walking in faith when circumstances are adverse, is hard. But where else can I go when I know he is the only true way. I just hope I finish my work and go to him ASAP

[@vp-systems4375]

Remember hard times will grow your character. There is no sufferings in Heaven thus not so good options to gain your character. There is clear purpose of this life to know God so no hurry to leave from this life. Training is not over yet. Be blessed!

[@MyBurnerAccount227]

I pray that young man find his way, I can feel he’s almost there!

[@mattr.1887]

Almost where?

[@goldenbear8250]

@@mattr.1887 Miles away from you...

[@mattslater2603]

​@@goldenbear8250 Wow what a garbage response

[@astrogate1]

​@@goldenbear8250That was not a Christian answer, and let me try to answer @matt 1887?. He is almost there, which means that he is starting a personal relationship with Jesus, and you can tell that the young man wants to really have such a relationship!

[@randomthoughtstoday]

almost? hes mocking everyone lol

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

It’s much harder to die without him! GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

I'm ready to die

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

Suffering is a crossroad, we grow more mature and closer to God, or we take the long road back to the same crossroad. This is life, you are not going to change or escape it. So buckle up Buttercup and take the hard, right road and you will have unspeakable joy at the end. Take the wrong road, and your suffering multiplies.

[@CritixalLegend]

Thank you for this honest truth I needed to read this.

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

@@CritixalLegendGod bless you. We are all in this together.

[@CritixalLegend]

@@kennethschweighardt4920 we sure are God Bless you too.

[@jle857]

We have been given everything we need including the blood shed by Jesus for us

[@wilkesreid]

Everyone in the world is suffering, not just Christians. Comparatively, the suffering of a believer is so much less. But we also grow to be sufficiently sensitive to it that we may think we’re suffering more. “My yoke is easy and my burden is light”

[@lisasovik572]

1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul says to Be ye followers of me, as also I am of Christ. It is easy to follow Christ in this present Dispensation of the Grace of God, because today, we are not under the law but under grace. Be ye reconciled to God. We are freely justified by His Grace. God bless you for asking such a good question.

[@jeffouellette9946]

But that's not all of it. Grace teaches a person to deny all ungodliness and worldly lust and to live a righteous life in this present age. Most Christians deny Grace. They reject the power thereof. That's why most Christians are still living in sin. And of the devil

[@MrRumengan]

i can feel his heaviness, as sometimes I feel the same way. But at the same time, I wholeheartedly agree with Frank. Thank you to the young man who asked the question and to Frank

[@marieta777]

The young man's question was simple and direct. The answer is also very simple. It is actually not hard at all to follow Jesus if your own will and desires are in perfect agreement and in harmony with God's WILL. The reason why it is so hard for believers is because they cannot fully surrender their will to God and learn to see things His way. God says that His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than ours. When I went through a time of having to be disciplined by the Lord, I earnestly prayed asking the Lord to discipline me and correct me so that I would align myself with His perfect will in everything. I prayed asking the Lord to reveal to me His higher ways and higher thoughts so that I could measure upto His standards and expectations instead of trying to bring God down to my level and expect Him to understand me. This prayer changed my whole life and helped me to become so strong in my divine purpose , be disciplined and help me set the bar high for my own walk with God. When you are a child of the King you learn to train yourself and walk like royalty to keep with Kingdom standards and principles and not lower the bar. The Holy Spirit personally trains you in this and transforms you from nature to character. It all depends on the CONTENT OF YOUR PRAYER. The answer is in what you pray for. I found my answer in what I prayed for. I deeply desired to know God's perfect will in everything so that I could change and align myself with His will. When we refuse to surrender our will and want God to love us inspite of our own selfish will and rebellious ways, that's when there is a clash because then it becomes a BATTLE OF THE WILLS. HIS WILL VS. YOUR WILL. Jesus said, whoever does the Father's will is His brother and sister. If Christ is in us then we need to train ourselves to do the Father's will just as Christ did.

[@Musicfiend4ever]

Spot on question and spot on answer! Our sinful flesh is the hardest thing to overcome. Forget the Devil. We are our own devil. God be merciful to us sinners trying to navégate through this mess. We are born of the spirit, love Jesus to the death but still have to contend with this sinful nature. Come Lord Jesus and deliver us from this body of death.

[@tjoneztjz]

Amazing explanation, and amazing to see this young man trying! I pray he wholeheartedly comes to Jesus Christ and God bless the speaker and all the work he’s doing 🙏🏽✝️

[@Iamthewarner557]

"Proof from Bible Jesus is not God': How can God say this? *“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”* (John 5:30) *Also Jesus said, “...for my Father is greater than I.”* (John 14:28) If Jesus and God were the same then he would not have said what he said in the above verses. There is NOT a single verse in the complete Bible, where Jesus Christ himself says "I am God" or "Worship me." *“And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is God.”* (Mark 10:18). *Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.* (Mark 12:29) *Jesus declared, “I am truly a servant of Allah. He has destined me to be given the Scripture and to be a prophet.* Qur’an 19:30 [Jesus said], *“And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.”* Qur’an 19:36

[@FilmFlicks3358]

​@@Iamthewarner557 I can respond and give you context and explanations etc, but if I am right you are set in your ways and even if someone explained it thoroughly you wouldn't listen.

[@2llaird]

Some people can't accept the truth cause there eyes are blind and ears are deaf

[@Iamthewarner557]

@@FilmFlicks3358 "This is my way. I invite you to Allah. I myself see my Way in full light and my followers see it, too. And Allah is free from any defect, and I am not among those who associate partners with Allah." Qur'an (12:108)

[@FilmFlicks3358]

@@Iamthewarner557 that didn't have anything to do with my response, just another quote

[@jacobgroves9274]

This video has truly made me believe the Lord is watching over me. I've just started reading the Bible. I know Jesus's story and believe it wholeheartedly. There's no other explanation that explains why we're here, how we're here. And so many other questions. And this question has been in the back of my mind and here this video comes. Bless you Lord Jesus for showing me the way, and please allow to repent of my sin and join you in eternity

[@danielanthony8373]

Suffering and Struggle breed Greatness

[@doubleedgedfist1535]

Or defeat. It depends on the person. Some people have it harder than others.

[@jeramepinchalk243]

Because a successful path is never an easy path.

[@fxulla]

Amen, I’ve been feeling this ever since I came to Christ; God has been getting me through the storms and it’s getting better!

[@daddada2984]

To God be the glory.

[@JiraiyaSama86]

That's something to think about. How He gives us a chance to be grateful. As for how Frank mentions that God talks to us through the Bible, it's a reminder of how God remains consistent and has given us all that we need.

[@Georgia-Vic]

👍

[@thetinker3924]

Its because the ways of the world are so; tempting! Jesus way of life is so much better and you will have a healthier way of life

[@raythomas2628]

Frank you answer those questions like a pro. The Lord is with you, and continues to use you. Keep fighting the good fight. God bless you my brother in Christ! 🙏❤️‍🔥✝️🙏❤️‍🔥✝️🙏

[@kirksamuels4388]

HALLELUJAH AMEN AND AMEN SHALOM 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖💞💕💝

[@Everykneebows]

Salvation by grace thru faith, it’s easy. Discipleship by suffering, not easy…

[@Crich_Leslie]

Salvation by grace thru faith - not as easy as we might think. Because the work of salvation is Godʼs, not ours, doesnʼt mean itʼs easy to let Him do it. «None of you can be my disciple unless you give up everything you have.» (Luke 14:33) Itʼs like a pre-requisite. Jesus told the rich young man to sell all he had & give to the poor, _then_ come & follow Him. (Luke 18:22) Giving up your most cherished possessions & desires is the hardest thing for a human being to do. Suffering is not always that hard. It might be painful, but it does not require effort - it comes to you. But self-denial can require every ounce of will-power you can muster, and many just donʼt bother.

[@epicpieho]

@@Crich_Leslie It is infact easy for us to say it, because its not us who do it. Christ finished it for everyone himself. Speaking about it after the fact is boasting in Christ, not ourselves. We already KNOW he won at the Cross. So it stands to reason that if you find it difficult, or perceive it in such a way, its because of the pride of man, that of which detests and hates Grace, just as the judaizers and Pharisee did. Its sort of ironic, how pride wants an impossible challenge, aslong as its allowed to boast, it doesn't even care if it makes the cut or not. This is precisely why Pride is regarded as the most deadly sin, because not only does it allow all other sin, it arrogantly resists the truth even when it is self evident. If you believe in Christ, you are sealed with the Holy Spirit, and placed under grace in that instant. The Will of The Father is to believe on The Son, if you manage to do that you have conquered all of creation by your faith in Christ, you have overcome Satan's illusions. In all cases, discipleship will cost you alot, because it involves total conformity to Christ. But you are promised a 100 fold return of your feat in rewards. Not just heavenly ones, but immediate blessings. There is a reason why i consider myself a part of the 30 fold, because while i may have the tenacity to expect that i can do such things, Paul himself even as an apostle struggled with the flesh. I would expect very few disciples managed to land it perfectly, of course, if they did it wasn't even them doing it, it was the will of Christ in them. So verily, as Paul said, i will boast in my weaknesses because Christ's power is made perfect in weakness.

[@vincents3463]

@@epicpieho Spot on. To follow him in suffering is hard. But the work HE did on the cross was sufficient. Our works and striving do not add a single drop to the free gift of grace offered to us through his son. His victory, our reward.

[@snowconeman512]

@@epicpiehoit gives me joy knowing there are people out there spreading the true gospel. Some think discipleship is required to enter into heaven and it grieves my heart.

[@ReligiousG]

​@@epicpiehoagreed. Salvation by grace through faith is trusting Jesus' finished work on the cross. Why else would He have said "It is finished" just before He died? "For by grace are ye saved through faith: and not that of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast."

[@rickybosman6158]

If you really love Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you will walk to the ends of the earth for him✝️💟🛐

[@jeffouellette9946]

In His way.

[@SwordOfFaith888]

May God bless them both, amen.

[@Tony-gg3nd]

Which god? Their is about 3500 gods to roughly 4500 religions.

[@SwordOfFaith888]

@@Tony-gg3nd If you read carefully, at the end of the sentence I said 'amen'.

[@Tony-gg3nd]

@@SwordOfFaith888 and your point is?

[@SwordOfFaith888]

@@Tony-gg3nd Amen is derived from the Hebrew āmēn, which means “certainty,” “truth,” and “verily.” It is found in the Hebrew Bible, and in both the Old and New Testament. In English, the word has two primary pronunciations: [ ah-men ] or [ ey-men ]. But, it can be expressed in endless ways, from a soft whisper to a joyous shout.

[@Tony-gg3nd]

@@SwordOfFaith888 I know what it means. What’s your point? Are you suggesting that saying amen is evidence of a deity?

[@anamry4514]

I do believe suffering is what takes us closer to God if no suffering we don't know God's importance ❤

[@snackyxchan]

Dang that was deep, Psalms is a way to talk to God, the scriptures are a way God talks to us.

[@NineToes19]

Jesus gave and showed us a path. God gave us freedom of choice. Our choices determine whether following Jesus is easy or hard. Simple, yet complex.

[@jorgeoyola7420]

Trying to follow Jesus is suffering on it's own 😢

[@buffalocares_]

Amen, we need more of these talks with people of Christ who really know. I LIKE THIS.

[@jeffphelps1355]

Why is it hard to follow Jesus? Our natural tendencies are to serve ourselves before others. Listen to today's philosophy. "My life, my choice , my body, my rights , " its all about self .

[@JiraiyaSama86]

You forgot, "My feelings" and "I want..." The schools teach a lot of that. Unfortunately. Parents really gotta vet the schools before sending their child in.

[@mattslater2603]

​@@JiraiyaSama86 Yet you feel that Christianity is true... and you want to be like Jesus.

[@jackalsgate1146]

You - Today's philosophy is all about: my life, my choice, my body, my rights, it's all about self. How dare they concern themselves with their selves. Chrstns - • I decided on my own to give my life to god. • I decided on my own to choose Yahweh. • I decided on my own to give my body to god. • I decided on my own to use my rights to make the decision to follow Yahweh. Also Chrstns - How dare these kids decide to use their rights to make decisions for themselves. They are so selfish for not believing in the god I want them to believe in. Response - What about freedom of religion.? Chrstns - What's that.? Is that some kind of secular propaganda.?

[@Masowe.]

​@@jackalsgate1146notice how you are just proving the point. Christians say there is someone better who is moral perfect and is perfectly loving whom I will trust and have faith in. The philosophy today is well we all know we are not perfect but we can still trust ourselves to make the best decisions for humanity and generations amd I know what's best for my baby in womb, its to deny the child the opportunity to live at all to protect them from pain😢😢😢

[@jackalsgate1146]

@@Masowe. And you came to that conclusion, that there is something higher, on your own; but betch, when other people decide otherwise (on their own). Thank you for proving that Chrstns are narcissistic.

[@rpol8787]

Healthy relationship with God, Healthy relationship with others, Healthy relationship with ourself.

[@dwrod24]

God bless this young man!! Great question

[@phillully4472]

CHRIST, went to the cross on our behalf.. then so we shall go through the fires too!

[@rachelhayhurst-mason7846]

I love how this guy's friend just ran up and hugged him! What a beautiful moment and such deep, heartfelt questions 💜 Frank, your answers are so perfect. Thank you!

[@randomthoughtstoday]

its mockery at its finest

[@rachelhayhurst-mason7846]

@@randomthoughtstoday What do you mean?

[@ltlsWhatltIs]

​@@rachelhayhurst-mason7846 Randomthoughts is notorious for having invalid arguments I have come to find out.

[@shane316]

Jesus paid it all so we don't have to. We need to rest in Him.

[@jaymichael91]

I'm crazy I guess but I thoroughly enjoyed the hard time. It strengthened my pectoral chest muscles. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow.

[@mattr.1887]

Sounds more like Thor 👍

[@sampsonlittle7368]

It’s harder to not follow Jesus, then to follow Him.

[@rc....]

Everything in life that is good is difficult, to be healthy is difficult, to be knowledgeable is difficult, to get to a good school is difficult. It isn't just being a Christian. Good answer about things made easy and the young man learned something today, praise God and thank you Frank.

[@Georgia-Vic]

👍

[@arcguardian]

All that depends. plenty of ppl do those good things with little to no difficulty, and there are plenty of bad things that are just as difficult to do, that doesn't inherently make them good things...

[@Georgia-Vic]

@@arcguardian no, but let's put it a different and more simplistic way. Robbing a bank is easier than saving up your money. Saving your money is a good thing compared to stealing from other people, which we all know is bad! Just a general overview,even a child can understand!😉

[@mattr.1887]

How many people do you know that rob banks?

[@harryfaber]

@@mattr.1887 I know a lot that rob insurance companies. I used to know a couple of men who had robbed banks 'old style', walk in with shooters and demand money. I know an awful lot of people who steal from their employers, mainly managers.

[@Jerryman1158]

❤During the great depression, a man lost his job, exhausted his savings and forfeited his home. His grief was multiplied by the sudden death of his precious wife. The only thing he had left was his faith--and it was weakening. One day he was combing the neighborhood looking for work, and stopped to watch some men who were doing the stonework on a church building. One of them was skillfully chiseling a triangular piece of rock. Not seeing a spot where it would fit, the man asked, "Where are you going to put that?" The stonemason pointed toward the top of the building and said, "See that little opening up near the spire? That's where it goes. I'm shaping it down here so it will fit in up there." Tears came to the man's eyes as he walked away. It was as though God was reassuring him--"Shaping it down here so it will fit in up there." God was chiseling away at his life down here to prepare him for a more glorious place in heaven.

[@mount-of-olives]

Where much is given, much is required 🙏🏻

[@B1GJOHNSTUD]

praise da lord!!

[@patriciawaisaac4885]

Through those difficulties we know He is living , no matter how big is it solved within 0 second like a magic .

[@RoughRaider87]

Beautifully said ❤

[@TLOH7]

Jesus never said it was meant to be easy; but trust me, the compensation are indescriptibles. Is it worthy? IT WORTH every second of it. God bless you! Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”

[@gi169]

Thank you CrossExamined

[@UR2Compliant]

It's very difficult to maintain a boat on rough seas, but the struggle to stay the course and maintain being afloat, brings life. Walking with Jesus, while here on earth, is similar.

[@faithreasoning-hn4cm]

Great job frank! You inspire me to start my own youtube channel. People need to talk about Jesus. The more we talk about Jesus the better chance they think about Jesus! thanks for all your insights!!! Jesus bless you!

[@asinegaasinega]

Please, I beg you, please don't. Please dont. There's already a cacaphony of voices from which no one has truly listened to the Holy Spirit before they start their channels. Please, please, if God's spirit says so and He tells you a message, by all means do so. But, don't if He has not sent you, like specifically has confirmed for you.

[@rushrush6754]

I just subscribed and I am your 1st subscriber

[@lucylucy2171]

​@@asinegaasinega you don't have to be "called " to talk about Jesus. We live and we learn. To speak to others allows you an opportunity to learn and ponder as well. Speaking doesn't mean going around preaching, which is what I think you meant

[@faithreasoning-hn4cm]

​@@rushrush6754awesome thank you!

[@faithreasoning-hn4cm]

​@@asinegaasinegaHi there, thanks for your opinion, but my opinion is thst this world needs to hear and talk about Jesus constantly. I may not know everything, but i also learn as i'll do my channel, and we build each other up as iron sharpens iron. Plus, alot of my videos will be using others christian youtubers great messages and i just replaying the message in another form.

[@lordscrewtape2897]

" Christianity has not been tried and found wanting...it has been found difficult...and left untried"... G.K. Chesterton...

[@jason_odonnell]

It’s not hard once you become committed. Suffering is way worse without Christ.

[@nonyabidness5708]

This is a dismissive lie... there are plenty of people who are committed but struggle for a variety of reasons. Just because YOU don't doesn't mean you're the standard. Even Paul had struggles.

[@Masowe.]

Its not a lie but i would say its not universal to every Christian. I struggled to believe because i knew my parents would rather i am dead than i become a Christian. It was a very sad challenging period until i decided to confess Jesus as Romans10 says. The fear i had and navigating the mocks, insults and being told that its better to not be alive by own father has been hard but when i pray about it, the fear and stress goes away and i actually want them to have the peace i feel and to be saved. The stress i had before and fear was taken away from the moment of confession. I would affirm this to be true and also afirm that not every person who commits themselves to Christ will feel or have the same result❤❤❤​@nonyabidness5708

[@mattslater2603]

Commited? In an asylum?

[@knxcholx]

Pff. Bull

[@wavemaker2077]

@@nonyabidness5708 But what he said is indeed true. You suffer less if you commit your life to God. You worry less knowing that God will guide you.

[@Alove9]

Following Christ is not for the weak. Push through y'all, push through!

[@a.q.365]

This was a WONDERFUL video. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@michaelstevenson6103]

Jesus is Lord Amen ❤️❤️✝️✝️🌠🌠🎇🎇😭😭

[@billybob-ro6qf]

Jesus said My yoke is EASY & My burden is LIGHT. Doing the will of God is easy. Problem is in our flesh that wants to war with our spirit-man. Our spirit is willing to be obedient, but our flesh is weak & wants to rebel & sin against God. Which is why we must die daily to our flesh & allow Jesus to live, rule, & reign in our lives. Also to put on the FULL ARMOR of GOD & to leave it on. The helmet of Salvation knowing we are SAVED that God is Ours & we are His let NO doubt come into our minds. The Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (the bible) we are to live by God's word & speak it forth to combat the lies of the enemy satan. Put on the shield of Faith, be faithful unto God in all we do. Shod your feet with the gospel of peace...be peaceful with everyone even your enemies & try to make peace when people do have strife against one another. Gird your loins with righteousness. Live holy, righteous, & acceptable lives before the Lord & shun from even the appearance of evil. Alone these things are impossible, but WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE to accomplish. GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US & GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!

[@sbee985]

Amen!

[@arcguardian]

Ur conflating what is needed for salvation (easy), with what discipleship is (hard). If it were easy, as u say it is, no one would struggle and we'd all be perfect.

[@billybob-ro6qf]

@@arcguardian None of us will be made perfect until we reach Heaven. Even though we are Saved we still live in this sinful world & in our old sinful Adamic bodies. Salvation is very easy to obtain. Simply call upon the name of Jesus & you shall be saved. But Jesus never promised this life would be easy. No matter how hard things may get in this world as long as we are saved Jesus will always be with us & see us through all this life throws our way. And nothing can come our way without God first knowing about it & allowing it to happen.

[@samk833]

It is hard when we are walking in the dark... We all need guidance from a living prophet and to feast on the words of God daily to have the Spirit change us. Without the spirit, it won't happen.

[@JackDemoraz-lq4rd]

Romans 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Salvation is by faith alone. In Christ alone.

[@knxcholx]

Stop with that Shakespearean weird English. Nobody understands that now

[@aliciaguidry466]

Amen God bless

[@Shawn-363]

Ask yourself this…why when Jesus came his message turned the world upside down? Why was his message so resisted by not just his own people, but Gentiles as well? We are use to the loud, the proud, and the elite being uplifted in our culture. But Jesus said blessed are the meek and the lowly. Jesus spoke against the attitudes of the elites, and the rich, that their money buying good deeds wasn’t going to earn them salvation. The way of Christ is against everything this world is about. We have been conditioned to operate exactly how the world around us has progressed for thousands of years, that when Jesus came and showed us the way, it was difficult to fathom. You are joining a kingdom that is not of this world, but is heavenly. A kingdom that you cannot see with your eyes but it’s king rules right now in the hearts of the people. Jesus himself said that narrow is the way, and few find their way to it. Broad is the way and many go down it. So ultimately many people will end up in hell, because ultimately they couldn’t let go of serving themselves and are in love with this world. But as Christians we’ve come to see the world the way God sees it. It’s upside down, evil and very wrong. Don’t be a part of it.

[@mattr.1887]

Is it God's will to tolerate evil?

[@sbee985]

So well articulated Shawn! Thank you for sharing the wisdom God’s taught you ❤

[@TheGuy..]

@@mattr.1887 For a season (an unknown to us period of time). But if scripture is true, it will be trashed in the proverbial lake of fire.

[@willp.8120]

Thinking you have to earn your salvation through good works or by less sinning is THE LAW and it is damning. We should do good works, but not for salvation. That is all about BELIEF ON CHRIST'S WORK.

[@mattr.1887]

Why would God do that? Just to prove what a nice guy he is?

[@pamelapippin5661]

Love this young man's vulnerability, humility & his curiosity & his soft heart ❤. His seeking will lead to growth & strength ❤

[@VectorMonz]

I don't think the issue is difficulty. Rather, when the difficulty is immense. I'm sure God has his reasons, but it is hard to keep a sane mindset in some extreme circumstances.

[@Kyngofkyngz7]

He really want God in his life

[@RooniP]

surrendering is difficult...Pray to God and He will answer you, sometimes not in the way you expect but He will answer...and His love is seriously amazing...Lord Jesus I pray this young man's heart be filled with your love...in your mighty name...Amen

[@robocop2u2]

Its hard because we love in the flesh and the heart is deceitful. Jeremiah 17:9-10.

[@saxmanjpr5092]

Please define, "flesh." Too many times, Christians are actually plagiarizing. I can answer this man question even better. It is because human nature likes the instant gratification that sins produces when we need to be waiting for the SATISFACTION that doing the hard work of what is right and Godly promises us.

[@robocop2u2]

@saxmanjpr5092 "hard work" doesn't grant salvation. We can't work hard enough to please God and absolve our sins. Isaiah 64:6. Sanctification and redemption of sins only goes through Jesus Christ. John 14:6.

[@saxmanjpr5092]

@@robocop2u2 Dude! You are COMPLETELY missing my point! Do you not have any critical thinking skills? It took HARD WORK for me to over come depression. It took HARD WORK for me to overcome demonic anger when my mom and sister were murdered by Satan when I was an infant. (Leaving my Dad to be a single Father, btw) It took HARD WORK for me to be an overcomer of the effects of me being sexually abused by my self proclaiming "Christian" step mother. - And the list goes on! You know, JESUS told me that I would need to do this in a prophecy that I was given, "but" he put it into his own words, and I quote: IF YOU do not give up and YOU keep holding on, I will eventually remove what has been plaguing you for so long! - I...had to do that HARD WORK for 17 YEARS before the Lord followed though on his promise... and I lost ALL my friends, including a MENTOR who had LIED to me about his faith in Jesus the entire time I knew him! (15 years!) NOW! - Had I not done that out of obedience, do you think that I would have truly been saved, or would I have been a worker of iniquity? We already know how Jesus feels about those types of people! (Matthew 7:21-23) It takes HARD WORK to stop masturbating! - Even when you realize that you have been involved with INCEST since the bible says that ALL women, expect for a lady that I will marry one day are my MOTHERS and SISTERS! (1 Timothy 5:2)

[@carlosmunoz3911]

The path is hard because you have to keep the faith in Christ and that is your test. Eventually things will get better once you give yourself to Christ and you stay faithful. I'm speaking from experience, and the lord changed my life forever. 🙏✝️

[@suzanneflowers2230]

When you realize what Christ went through for us, then rose from the dead, and that Christians have hope for eternity, you can't help but have joy that nonbelievers don't have. Nonbelievers are not as happy as you think.

[@ianhenning2422]

AMEN JESUS CHRIST Saves and Never fails Us 🙏❤️🙌

[@EricLeonard-ho1mi]

*Hallelujah!!!! The daily jesus devotional has been a huge part of my transformation, God is good 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻was owning a loan of $47,000 to the bank for my son's brain surgery (David), Now I'm no longer in debt after I invested $12,000 and got my payout of m $270,500 every months,God bless Chloe Linda Henderson🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸..*

[@zackeryforeman]

Hello how do you make such monthly ?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 🤦 of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God.

[@EricLeonard-ho1mi]

Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Chloe Linda Henderson.

[@melissastone434]

Wow that's nice She makes you that much!! please is there a way to reach her services, I work 3 jobs and trying to pay off my debts for a while now!! Please help me.

[@Joeljd842]

May God bless Ms Chloe Linda Henderson services,she have changed thousands of lives globally.

[@MaryCartier-eh6lg]

You'll surely reach her

[@openfiretactical]

We learn from trials and tribulations. This is how we grow and develop. We strengthen our relationship with Christ.

[@chuckbolik7060]

It builds biblical character.

[@MrChickensnatcher]

God is a self revealing God, and wants us to share in his suffering.

[@sethsuleiman4419]

Frank said, jesus learnt obedience through sufferings. Obidience to who? god. Who give sufferings to jesus? God. Why do you say 'god want to share his suffering with us? It is not god who is suffering; rather. it is jesus who is suffering, according to frank.

[@oldskool1977]

Yeshua paid the ultimate price for sinners yet had zero sin Himself!!! ❤

[@Tony-gg3nd]

Prove it?

[@patolbabu8637]

Have a personal relationship with Jesus you will understand everything We enter the Kingdom not because of our righteousness but because of Christ's mercy

[@candiigerrl]

We share in his glory we share in his sufferings

[@danielfraser643]

"Be still and know that I am God" is the solution to all 'difficulties', it happens also to be in complete opposition to our born nature. The more you persistently keep at it, the more natural it becomes.🙏

[@filmmaster7780]

Amen hallelujah 🙏💖😇

[@archielea1200]

Go through it with God in Jesus Christ Name amen and amen Says IAM that Iam Amen and amen

[@katherinedownover7927]

Bless this beautiful young man father 🙏🏼

[@maxwolfcraft9573]

Too follow JESUS you and everyone else including myself MUST deny ourselves take up our own cross and follow JESUS daily. Also there is 2 roads one is a broad road and a narrow road. There is 1 way to HEAVEN but many to HELL. GOD through HIS SON JESUS has given each one of us a CHOICE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ianscbr]

This guy speaks a lot like Tim Tebow. I pray god continues to lead home in the right direction.

[@BrianBadondeBo]

So much for "for my yolk is easy and my burden is light"

[@cochisecarter6298]

It's not because Jesus praise the Lord!!! Because Jesus did, and is doing the work in us, and for us!!! We won't be perfect, praise the Lord, but we will be preserved until we get there or until he returns 🙏🏿 🙌🏾 🙏🏿 Blessed be the name of the Most High God 🙏🏿

[@Peaceful_Life123]

There’s So much Distractions!! Perfect peace is given to those whose mind stay upon the Lord. ✝️