Christ Shines IN SPITE Of Some Really Horrible Churches

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[@revedtrevors4961]

Here is the video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5vLZIeEi9etgsUsi=mJiEUN-3lqOoWGrO

[@ad-dx9gi]

Thanks Rev Ed for posting A great Discussion, And now we have the new Supreme Court ruling on Homeless too as an issue..

[@Hopeful_One]

​@@ad-dx9gi Time for some peaceful protest; "necessary trouble."✌🏼😏

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Instead of "test," try "audit;" as a former church treasurer, I was required to prepare a yearly report and inform an annual audit; not to 'catch' me in wrongdoing, but to be sure our church ministries were properly supported. Jeff Gray is one of the original and best First Amendment auditors on KZbin, and he does find places that pass his audit.

[@gulfmarine8857]

Hey Reverend Ed. Please promote James Talarico. Texas state rep.

[@audreywitko1445]

Wow. That video was painful to watch. Not too sure Christ would appreciate their loving behaviors. As you said, the first pastor shown was a shining light. God Bless Jeff. I hope the work he is doing is making a difference.

[@kevinjohnson7839]

I have a prayer request, for a friend of mine. He was severely injured in a motorcycle accident. He’s struggling to recover from his injuries, physically and mentally, any prayers would be appreciated. His name is Jeff Stone. Thank you 🙏

[@Hopeful_One]

@@kevinjohnson7839 🙏

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

Amen 🙌🙏 will pray for him his healing & strength now. Also on way to service 3pm PST will pray again. A. Patino Los Angeles CA USA 💯👍🙏😊

[@lisabertschinger4604]

Remembering your friend, Jeff, in my prayers today

[@dolliscrawford280]

🙏 And one for you also for making the request.

[@oleander74]

@@kevinjohnson7839 I'm also praying for your friend. Peace be with you and him.

[@windynight4841]

I'm not a religious person, but I often listen to your videos, and they inspire me to strive to be a better person and live a better life, the person I "want to be when I grow up."

[@j.r.1823]

Love this! ❤️ I grew up Christian but sometimes I'm doubting if I still am because I'm a very critical thinker and doubt a lot of things, for example why one specific religion should be above others. I do still cherish a lot of Jesus's teachings though and I find this KZbin channel and Rev Ed Trevors also very good and inspiring. If we can all just try to be good people, to be kind, loving, caring, generous, thoughtful and genuine, that's what matters most in my opinion.

[@windynight4841]

@@j.r.1823 Yeah, that is why I usually say I'm not religious rather than I'm not Christian. I grew up in a "Christian" environment, and I do believe in a creator, but I can't get behind any one faith as being the true one over another.

[@j.r.1823]

@@windynight4841 Exactly. It would make it very unfair for people who aren't born into the "right" religion. I believe God's love is bigger than this separation and divisiveness. Also, I think It's so much more important to learn from each other, find similarities and common ground in our beliefs, respect each other etc. than to put ourselves above others in any way.

[@Blvigil]

One day at church, a homeless man came in and sat down.He got some stares and glares. I went over and welcomed him. I was the only one who approached him. He left right after the sermon. During the prayer request I asked for prayers for this man. The next time a homeless man came in to our church, everyone gushed over him. He got offers for coffee, snacks, and food to take with him. My heart smiled.

[@Hopeful_One]

What an inspirational ending, there!! My heart _leapt!_ Thank you 🤍.

[@gbprime2353]

That's the path... lead by example!

[@howardcohen6817]

Love.

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

"We are a church of 20K+, I showed up Tues night for evangelism & helping homeless. Only 9 people out of 20K+. You come here raise your hands & 'say how you love Jesus', save your breath!"- Pastor Alister Begg

[@terryhenderson424]

How disappointing, and even heartbreaking. I know of a reasonably big church in another state through someone I know. I dont know how thier finances run as in how much is donated from church coffers versus individual's donations; not my place to ask but I suspect the person I know has no clue nor choses to. But after hearing of what i will what call "good works" across the globe for a couple of years, I asked what they did in thier community or local greater geographical region "back home". (Hyperbole about across the globe but missions, organizations, and efforts while worthwhile and transformative not in the US.) I heard a lot of thinner reasons of why its not needed, that thier open church doors offers refuge to people (uhn..?), and so on down the line. My skeptical self could provide some functional dynamics reasons but ... not my church, not my bubble, not my business.

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

@@terryhenderson424 Indeed, while listening to Begg's sermon, I was like ouch he's rebuking his church truthfully good for him.

[@user-ly7np5rm5c]

@@terryhenderson424 Indeed, while listening to Begg's sermon, I was like ouch he's rebuking his church truthfully good for him.

[@joyceschultz5511]

I think it is same in most churches

[@RebeccaPaige]

​@@user-ly7np5rm5cwhich sermon was that? Can you link it?

[@wordsofgraceandhope]

young man needing help showed up at church, he was sent to my Sunday morning class. After class and service, I sit with him in sanctuary and he shared his need(s) with me which was able to meet. I was able to develop a relationship and get to know him. We are most like Christ when we love or help someone who can't or doesn't help us. We are often unaware of the hurting and the struggling in our communities. Young man was able to complete trade school, got a good job, and was reconciled to his family.

[@thomashead7528]

I agree with the Heavenly visitor. In 2017 I met an individual named Joseph in a park in Cape Breton. I was on my way to work and stopped by a duck pond to say my prayers. From behind a clump of trees he came. My first glance and thought was that guy is immaculate. I really thought strange to think that. He came right up to me. Not a crease in his non descript clothing...white tee...jeans...plain sunglasses and a ball cap. He asked me for the one thing I had and that was a cigarette. I gave him the cigarette and he started talking. He never lit the cigarette. His talk began with....when I sleep I dream of 11's. I thought I do too...as my lotto numbers start with 11...he moved on from that to how he dealt with trauma as a child. In my head I was thinking I survived by lots of alone time on a rock but he told me my truth..it was in fields of straw where I created my own safe home. He then started talking about the world wide web and how dangerous it really is. How you do not who you are conversing with...who giving false knowledge. He asked me what I would like to see changed in the world. I stated China quite quickly but I had other fears in my heart. The primary fear was the creature trump. The strangest thing about all this was I was carrying a Roman Catholic St. Joseph medal and as he was talking it started heating up in my pocket. It was actually burning my leg through the material. I was stunned..I was confused and felt why would I be chosen. I left his presence a arrived at work...asked a coworker to touch the medal and it was still hot. From that day until 2021 I saw 11's each time I closed my eyes. Life has taken me on many direction since that meeting. I am a older gay man. I have been created by God and yes...I am loved by Jesus.

[@Hopeful_One]

Amen!

[@joekuder]

saw a vid on you tube new pastor dressed up as a homeless person and set up panhandling in front of his church. after everybody was in he revealed himself to his new congregation and sent them all home

[@shannonprice2711]

It occurred to me listening again to this that actually every person we meet is a heavenly being sent by God. Jesus said whatever you do for the least of these you do for me. So in that sense every person we meet that as a need is a child of God in need.

[@AlyraMoondancer]

I was thinking something similar just the other day, and in fact, recalled that very verse.

[@almitrahopkins1873]

There is a belief in most forms of animism that everyone you meet is what you would call “god”. That’s a core tenet of the faith. The passage you cite makes me think Jesus was exposed to the forms of animism practiced by the nomads in his youth.

[@KingoftheJuice18]

@@almitrahopkins1873 It's actually contained in Genesis 1 in the teaching that every person is made "in the image of God."

[@almitrahopkins1873]

@@KingoftheJuice18 Which is in no way whatsoever the same thing as either the original post or my comment. Animism teaches that every animal is god. Every tree is god. Every blade of grass is god. Every rock is god. Everything in the observable universe is god. You cannot separate the creator from the created. They are one and the same by the spirit of creation. That is a binding of the spirit that ties all things together throughout the entirety of creation. I am not some cookie-cutter image of your god. I am your “god”. But the part you Christians seem to struggle with is, so are you. Jesus tried to teach you that. It’s in the non-canonical apocrypha. Men chose to omit those books to protect their power and you have suffered for it. You are neither the rising ape nor the falling angel. You are both. You cannot walk with god, because you have been taught to believe you cannot walk with god. You see sin in the story of the Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil in the Garden of Eden, when that was a story of the creator encouraging curiosity. You have been taught that to use the Free Will your creator gifted you is somehow sinful against your creator. The First Man was a manitou without equal. He was a creature unique among all others in that he lacked the animals that made them. Grandfather Coyote convinced the First Man that he was just an animal so he would ask the creator where his mate was. The creator split him right down the middle to make mankind because of the curiosity gifted to mankind by the trickster Coyote. You still have that divine essence within you. It was given to you by the merging of your mother’s and your father’s spirits. All of the other manitou gave gifts to mankind to help them along. Brother Dog gave you loyalty. Sister Cat gave you vanity and cunning. Grandfather Crow burned his feathers black bringing you fire to keep you warm when you were cold. Grandfather Snake keeps the secrets you are not yet ready to know. Grandfather Bear teaches the compassion and healing. Grandfather Wolf taught you to fight every battle like it is your last. Every story has a moral and a purpose. They are all to teach you how to be what you are. You are a god descended from gods. Act like it. My apologies if you were unprepared for the secrets I learned from Grandfather Snake. My time in the wilderness has been extremely educational.

[@contrafax]

Ooo 💡 that's brilliant.

[@gbprime2353]

If I could draw, there's a comic I would make. In it, there is a man walking through town. He walks past the billboard with the jewels and the dollars and the fancy dressed fellow proclaiming Jesus. He walks past the park where there's a fellow saying "Repent!" while shaming others. He walks past the protestors, who are so against those who are not like themselves. And then he walks past a business, where out the side door the owner is handing out sandwiches to a hungry family. And he says "There you are, Lord. I've been looking everywhere for you."

[@Hopeful_One]

@@gbprime2353 You may not be able to draw, but you tattooed that message on my soul, friend 🤍💯.

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

Blessed Sunday Rev Ed. I saw this man's video before and it was astounding to me. I wasn't thrilled with the police's response by patronizing the very unChristian people. They told them how he could get in trouble by going into the road to get a donation. I understand that they are supposed to keep the peace but they need to also set an example in doing so. A guy from trump's campaign made a video saying he keeps phoney Hollywood money inhis car to give homeless people so they will get arrested using it. The hate in that person is unacceptable. My son is a director and was making a commercial at our house. They were using that fake money. My husband found the hu dred dollar bill and thought our son dropped it. He put it in his wallet with his hundreds. Thank God above that he didn't go to the store before our son came over again. When he told him he found his money, our son told him that it wasn't real. Then he showed him where it's written on the money. I continue to pray along with working for people to be kinder to one another. Thank you for all you're doing. I come to hear you for strength to keep going. May the Lord blesss and keep you safe.

[@lilianazubyk4086]

There’s a sculpture outside a famous church in Dublin of a cloaked figure sleeping on a bench. Only his feet are uncovered, and each bears a wound.

[@dhoffman4955]

I was disappointed years ago. I befriended a young mother. Her infant sons was very sick, probably RSV. Neither she nor I had the money for a doctor visit. I went to my church. I spoke with the asst pastor, a man who was born into wealth, and asked for assistance. He said she should try to get gvmt assistance. Even if she qualified, she wouldn’t get the help that day!

[@user-jd1kc9xw1x]

When I was younger, I spent a summer or two @ a “boys ranch” in Idaho. There, we built an open air “place of worship” consisting of nothing more than benches built with “lodgepole pine”… While stained glass is attractive, nothing is more spiritually moving than worshipping God from a chapel of His creation…

[@kmm129]

"Harshin' my mellow." Or "Bummin' my high." Oh how I knew I loved you. My option for a clean clear head & heart.

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

❤❤❤

[@donaldwert7137]

You are right, we're wired to look for the bad. I think it has to do with our primeval brain that looks for danger signals. Once our "Danger, Will Robinson!" circuits get activated, it's hard to get around them, because we then tend to generalize.

[@Mach11976]

When I struggled with Heroin and Cocaine addiction i lived in St Petersburg FL. I was also homeless there for close to 2 years. There is a shelter/church called St Vincent de Paul, another place called the Turning Point. And mental health services was Boley. Many people who claim to be Vet's are not. I did day work when i wasn't dope sick. There are several preachers that preach on the street down there, that wouldn't spit on you if you were dying of thurst. All together it was 27 years of crazy town. But most the folks down there are pretty good. Now i have close to 7 years clean and sober and housed for 6. I volunteer at the Iowa City VA and try and help addicted and homeless veterans. If it wasn't for someone looking down on me and guiding me just to make the footsteps to get clean. Life is good and I'm happy. Peace 🕊️

[@allisonshaw9341]

I left the church at age 12 because of how the other people talked about my mother behind her back - her mother was Native and her father Irish-descent, and she was divorced in the South in the 1960s, and people talked about her as if she was just barely above a prostitute. I told Mom that I wasn't going back to church and why, so she made me go see the pastor... Rev. Spain listened to my reasons and agreed with me. I was told that the following Sunday the sermon was on gossip and slander in the church. These days, I watch how the church acts, and for the most part it violates every commandment of Christ. There are those who claim to be Bible-believing Christians who repudiate those teachings and say that Jesus is "too woke." Apparently, being kind, compassionate, loving and forgiving others - including their enemies, and caring for the sick, poor, oppressed, and forgotten/despised is not their idea of Christianity. I heard one "alpha" dude refer to Jesus as a "simp", as being weak and cowardly - like wtf, dude. Like Mahatma Gandhi, I love Christ but want nothing to do with the church or Christians.

[@joyceschultz5511]

I'm sorry you had go through that you are a child of God and so is your mother, human a lot faults. I hope you are in a better place now

[@allisonshaw9341]

@@joyceschultz5511 I practice my people's traditional beliefs, and yes - it is a much better place. Thank you.

[@ScottJohnson-tk7ql]

By their fruits, you shall know them. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these men were muttering under their breath a mere variation of the homeless man's plea 😒

[@Hopeful_One]

@@ScottJohnson-tk7ql Indeed!

[@ScottJohnson-tk7ql]

Howdy do, Rev Ed and folks!

[@howardcohen6817]

Hey, Scott and all. Love.

[@ehenningsen]

You are an example of who he is, despite the loud, hatefilled, and wrathful Jesus being pushed today

[@glorialewis8227]

I had a pastor say once in a sermon “that one matters to God.” I never forgot that. She was speaking about the homeless, the rude driver, the person who irritates you most-->that one matters to God. I had to realize that means that person matters to God just as much as l do. We are beloved children in his eyes each with our own faults.

[@lindahart3781]

I grew up in a tiny town in Northern California and our church came and went and then it would be back again. On one occasion when I was about 10 I was sitting in a pew waiting for church to commence and a bum walked in the door. The pastor run up to him and chased him out and away. When the pastor walked by me to go to the pulpit I said, "But what if he's an angel." He didn't even bother to look down at me but rushed up and started the service. By and by they passed the plate around and I kept my 10 cents fully intending to go find the bum and give it to him. When the service was over an older lady stood up and said, "Can we please pass the plate again for Linda's angel?" And yes they did pass the plate and the little old lady and her friends drove off to find my angel.

[@ad-dx9gi]

Further comment, Were I live the homeless panhandle usually by a super market or a Dunkin gratefully so far no one bothers them..A story we used to have a homeless shelter in a older church basement during the winter season, So there was a lot with what the church ladies thought, the shelter opened at 7pm at first they let homeless line up at door around 6:30pm then the church ladies complained its doesn't look good, so then they said come at five to seven and a half of block down the street they said wait at the bus stop if you come early..Then the public complained why are the homeless standing st the Bus stop..Its Stigma people want the homeless go somewhere else.. People in government or churches say they should be Homeless for a couple months to see what its like.. God Bless 🕊️

[@michelegyselinck5400]

Why would it bother Christian women to see someone blessing homeless veterans and asking for help? Or were those guys just using that as an excuse to ask him to leave? I’m not that fragile that I need to be protected from some guy blessing the homeless veterans.

[@darkangelkate3950]

My thought too. Why blame 'the women '?

[@Hopeful_One]

@@darkangelkate3950 We're still thought of as, "the weaker sex." They've used this nonsensical mindset since, "all _men_ [were] created equal," so ... just your typical kick-down, I reckon... 😑

[@gartheobreeding5475]

I believe that when the lord comes back, he won't be wearing an expensive suit or driving a fancy car, he'll be the person in the street who needs help or the person no one wants to be around. Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, the only difference is our circumstances but they're still people, plus you don't know if that could be the lord seeing how you treat people. I always say and taught my children, don't judge a book by its cover, you don't know who that person is and what they have been through.

[@ad-dx9gi]

Great message Rev Ed, The story of the Good Samaritan u think of.. When you see a Homeless veteran with a sign wow they served there country.. There's a lot of Stigma in Homelessness, God Bless 🕊️

[@bdell519]

Beautiful story Reverend Ed ❤

[@jasonvahl9770]

That "every visitors could be an angel" is very reminiscent of the old Norse beliefs because Odin loooooved to walk around as a wanderer and ask for comfort. The Havamal speaks of it. Reminds me so very much of the visitation in Sodom.

[@wolfe6220]

Nice to see someone else who is familiar with Norse beliefs!😊

[@suzannederusha1370]

I walk around my neighbourhood and most homes are single lots with a very small front area. Far too often that front area has only been cut on one side. It pains my heart that there’s not even less than 10 minutes to spare for some to be kind.

[@AlsanPine]

you shall know them by... 🙂

[@DrewAnti1960]

God bless veterans. Homeless or not. God bless you Rev Ed

[@ad-dx9gi]

Amen

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

Amen ❤️

[@jeffburns8689]

I believe there are roughly twelve kinds of churches out there 😉

[@waltnowpigpig5492]

Good morning Rev. When do you sleep? lol

[@mrheckles1972]

I attended a Church a few years ago. I attended for a few years and had some issues with some of the teachings but this event really showed me a sad that really shook me up. It was a really warm summer day , this homeless man came into the church (all dirty, sweaty and probably smelly) a couple of "important " (big tithers) complained at the assistant Pastor. During the time of praise and worship the assistant pastor went over and showed him out the door shaking his head after the man left. I asked what the man had done? I was informed "he made ppl nervous"...

[@robbylock1741]

God has tested them and too often they have failed, not all but all too often it happens. God bless those that passed His tests and God bless you Rev Trevors for I know you would have passed and do pass His testing.

[@olivianatwick7603]

Having been the pastor or priest of several different churches in my over 30 years of ministry I have had parishes that fall on both sides of this continuum. I had in California a parish where we had a food pantry and we're able to give out space blankets to help the homeless keep warm and I was more than willing to minister to these people. The parish I had in Quincy Illinois St John's Anglican Church I tried to get back Parish involved with these kinds of Ministries and was not so kindly told to leave. God bless those who are willing to step out and do the work that our Lord has called us to do and may others find their way to doing that work as well. Love everything you're saying here my brother

[@michelegyselinck5400]

You’re right. Churches that do this ARE horrible.

[@philbrooks7293]

I’ve been watching James Talarico on KZbin. Very refreshing young man.

[@ScottJohnson-tk7ql]

Let me tell you, he looks like every young fire and brinstone Baprists preacher I have ever sat before. It can't be ignored how wholesome his carriage and demeanor are. What I'm trying to say is James Talerico looks like the kind of person these Florida church-goers would, and might, listen to. Trump would say "Straight out of Central Casting" LOL

[@Teresa-L.2024]

Me too. What an amazing young man. He's a Congressman in the Texas legislature....they sure need people like him down there. I think James and Ed would make a great team.

[@anniecorbin7998]

Brought tears to my eyes. I yearn for a church that is loving and accepting, but I have found none in my rural town.

[@christyn7359]

I know what you say is right. It is how I want to be. However I battle with fear for my safety - especially as a female.

[@ad-dx9gi]

The thing is you have a point, Where I live Homeless make two percent of crime the other 98 percent is done by non homeless..

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

So do I

[@Hpy2BNana]

He's not manhandling. He just holds up the sign and waits to see what happens. It's stunning how many try to run him off. 😒

[@jasonx3933]

Amen.

[@VincentValentine33]

One of the reasons I hated my mom's church and pulled that stunt with the Slayer shirt is how her church was like a popularity contest and who was dressed the best. Everyone there was just as narcissistic as she is and I constantly felt like I was in Aunt Lydia's Shame Circle.

[@theonlyendlesscircle]

You are so amazing. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hear the few remaining real preachers remain faithful to Jesus in the age of Trump. The take over of Christianity has been worse than watching the transformation of the Republican Party.

[@BTsKSW]

Thank you for being a bright light! ❤️❤️

[@almitrahopkins1873]

Panhandlers cut into their tithes. I sat outside an affluent Catholic Church with a sign that said “Whatever happened to alms for the poor?” more than once. I didn’t need the help, but I knew plenty who did. That’s the sermon Jesus would give.

[@OCCA]

We are ALL children of God. Period. Love one another as I have loved you ...

[@wilbureisenhower4460]

Thank you Reverend Ed!!! He is enough 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️

[@brianmarcum8306]

Amen!

[@jeffjustlookin]

Rev. Ed, your truth and leadership are a beacon to be followed. Even for a non Christian. Thank you, Sir.

[@lindajohnson7199]

Awesome message and a call to be light in the world and a witness to those churches who have turned from the Gospel

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

Christ loves us all, faulty or not.

[@Hopeful_One]

🙌 RULE 303 🙌

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

❤❤❤

[@KingoftheJuice18]

Throwing "the ladies" under the bus...very manly!

[@windynight4841]

I had a laugh at that. Like Adam said, it was the woman that you gave to me that caused me to behave so poorly!

[@KingoftheJuice18]

@@windynight4841 Not Adam's proudest moment.

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

Seriously though

[@jamessandsmark226]

They should invite him in to pass the hat for his fundraiser.

[@catherinemacaskill1421]

I am a non practicing Catholic But there are aspects of my faith that have stayed with me. My autistic son died of cancer almost 17 years ago. There were many times that I felt that there was something bigger than me helping my son through his ordeal. A couple of days before my son passed, he told family members that he saw angels. I don't think that he ever saw a picture of angels. But there was a prayer I taught my boys about guardian angels. The thought that he saw angels before his death has given much peace since then.

[@jimmywhite3922]

God bless and preserve Rev. Ed. First..I am a born again Jesus follower who struggles to be a witness of who I believe He wants me to be in preparation for His Kingdom. In my home state (S.C.) I was a certified school teacher. I grew up in a super conservative (i.e. Jim Crow) denomination that loved everyone who looked, walked, talked, thought like they did...but had little use for those who didn't. Wouldn't care for the poor locally but would gladly give a few dollars for missionaries to Africa. The King James translation of the ancient Scriptures just really would be banned from at least lower grade classrooms if "conservative" Christians" knew what they were talking about. I could go on and Jesus is Lord and the more I hear the more I realize only He can save mankind from ourselves...but it won't be through Southern states public education.

[@CentristAndKeepingItReal]

Such a lovely message. Thank you.

[@edc.5030]

Many blessings!

[@dp0004]

Exclusive Christianity. Help is not the same as love. Presence can display love. Love in difficult circumstances.

[@humblemonkm61]

❤

[@colleenorrick5415]

A major blow to my Catholic faith happened when Pope Jean Paul 2 came to America. In one city he was going to visit the authorities removed all homeless people from the streets the Pope was expected to drive down. I think Jesus would have sat down with the homeless people and chatted and ate supper. I didn’t hear anybody in the Catholic Church protest. Interesting that you used the analogy of the “rotten apple”. Phil Zimbardo, of Stanford Prison Experiment, says sometimes it’s the barrel that is bad and sometimes it’s the barrel maker. We need to discern where the rotten is.

[@philbrooks7293]

Hopefully you get a chance to give us your impression of James Talarico.

[@rsh793]

Jesus sure didn't get his message out there did he!

[@jssamp4442]

I've been watching Honor Your Oath since I ran across one of his videos over a year ago. I am not a christian exactly because of christians like these. I don't believe in god but I believe in being a good and moral man. And I studied the bible years ago when I was looking for faith. I wonder how many of the self-identifying christians have read the same book I did. If they have, they will know what I know, that is, if Jesus Christ were walking the Earth today, he would not spend his time in a beautiful church or an awe inspiring cathedral. He would be out amongst the unhoused in a dirty homeless camp. He would be ministering to the homeless, the mentally ill, and the addicts. The hypocritical church goers might receive similar treatment to the money changers and merchants in the temple courtyard.

[@c1886]

Amen 👍👍👍👍👍

[@janea4777]

You are helping. You’re helping people understand Christianity during a time when Christians are looking pretty weak.

[@Songbird4ever]

I read the book - the good guys win 😅

[@rksnj6797]

At least there was one. That's a victory. We know there's more "good ones" out there. As Fred Rogers always said, "Look for the helpers". A question I have is, was this videographer unknowingly sent out by God to "test" these churches, to expose their hypocrisy and to show there is still kindness in the World?

[@ericjohnson6665]

Lovely story, wonderful sentiment, and nice Biblical reference. The Brotherhood of Man is predicated on the Fatherhood of God. The stranger could be an angel... or they may simply be our brother or sister, not sure it matters. "Love others as I have loved you."

[@contrafax]

You're harshing my mellow man.

[@dolliscrawford280]

Our community has a fund all the churches contribute to fo a one-time gift to someone who asks a different pastor each month is in charge of the fund checkbook. If you ask for lodging they will pay the motel, diapers they will get them from the store, gas they will fill your tank etc. Recently our church discussed a shower but rejected laundry because church members wash but forget to dry.

[@howardcohen6817]

Love.

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

The Ancient Greeks believed that beggars who appeared at a festive occasion looking for alms were actually the gods in disguise. So they used to aid and comfort them ! It's an ancient story but one in great need of the telling !

[@ChristianCatboy]

When I finally left my parents' church after coming out as trans, I stood on the other side of the street one Sunday in the most provocative "drag" I could muster, reading Matthew 23 (woes to the scribes and Pharisees) at the top of my voice. They didn't call the cops, but someone did try to come out and talk me down, which of course was just a load of the old false sympathy that would never sincerely acknowledge my complaints. It's probably for the best that I only "pulled that stunt" once, but sometimes I do still wish that I could convey to them how much harm their doctrines caused me, because purity culture theology is still being taught there. I guess it's a better witness to refrain from wrath while I recover, and just prove them wrong by continuing to live the life of faith, in accordance with the measure of faith given to me.

[@DollyMiddleton-ke1yp]

The beautiful song is shine. The artist is Evie.

[@jerryblack3655]

Lovely...disturbing and loved it.

[@andrevdwesthuizen6132]

Bless you Ed🤝❤️👌✊✌️🙏 I see/experience HIM in places churchianity cant perceive...since leaving it. in the end,...few, make it through the narrow gate, FOR REFUSING to love the truth, says the word. So it cant be different now, just worsening..till redeemer returns. When all face either redemption, or, wrath..for subservience.. 😶‍🌫️✌️

[@VondaAddleman]

Rev. , you should search for a video of James Talarico out of Texas. He's a representative out of Texas that was speaking to his church about Christian Nationalism. I think you will like it.

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

I loved ❤ that video

[@gloriadonahue7241]

Rule #1) Always blame everything on women. Yeah right, it was the women who were uncomfortable about this guy and his sign.

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

Yeah, I didn't buy that one either.

[@lordvoldamort4606]

I love these tests.

[@dolliscrawford280]

I can't build the right church, but we can. One church I belonged to had many people who served on Sunday and a good amount came from the homeless families and their children we served. They were the hands as others brought the coffee grounds and goodies. We also realized the need for sandwiches on Sunday. I now live far away and miss that congregation who were willing to ask those in need if they would like to help.

[@thereasonwhy108]

Should we be surprised that so few people have decency in today's world? Jesus was about the only person with decency in his day.

[@AlsanPine]

O SON OF SPIRIT! Vaunt not thyself over the poor, for I lead him on his way and behold thee in thy evil plight and confound thee for evermore. A25 Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh O SON OF MAN! Deny not My servant should he ask anything from thee, for his face is My face; be then abashed before Me. A30 Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh

[@allen9069]

People need to listen to Outlaw's Prayer by Johnny Paycheck

[@vwm8534]

The Christ like thing would have been to say we don't like seeing you out here. Come on inside.

[@b.questor]

Looks can be deceiving. Don't shoot the messenger. Thank you.

[@VincentValentine33]

That guy would also stand near courthouses and be accosted by police because the...I know you hate the word, but the Karens inside the courthouse would call the police claiming he's panhandling. The thing about calling the police on people for that is, it's calling in a gun. Police are unhinged and will beat, taser, and even unalive you just for flinching in a way they don't like.

[@c1886]

So Sad 😢 i try to find the good in people but so hard anymore. Why can't people just love each other 😢 and help each other

[@andscifi]

I do like Hebrews 13:2, but I think we all know most of the time that it's not an angel. Which is why I tend to go with "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." because as far as I see it every one of those people in that video was given a huge opportunity. They had the chance to serve Jesus. We all fall short. We all need to do better most of the time. Even the man who acted righteously in this video and those of us looking down on the others could do more. I know I don't always treat the people in my life with the love and kindness I would if I knew they were an angel, or if I reminded myself that it was my chance to do something for someone I claim to love and serve.

[@LimeyRedneck]

🤠💜

[@lyrapsi]

You know I hate pointing to the Cathar's as being right on this subject, but they kinda were. If you look at Cathars' and Mennonites' thoughts on how the Church should have been structured away from centralized power and money you can see it's less likely to become horrible when money and power are cut out of the deal.

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

I am down with this ❤

[@accordingtodoug6320]

Most churches are false religions, they do not teach true religion that's found in the Bible. Always ask yourself, "What would Jesus do?" "Do not neglect hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13:2 (NASB) 🙏

[@deborahb6294]

It's the SAME story as the Good Samaritan that Jesus told about in the bible- When the good church folks SAW that the man had been beat up and stripped of all he had-- the good church folks per the bible-- went on by on the OTHER side--- only the Samaritan STOPPED and helped him.(sigh) church folks have not changed---

[@davidgray1515]

its way too dangerous IMO to treat every stranger as if they were sent by God, because odds are they are not an angel and in fact may be a dangerous lunatic and who wants to be raped or killed? The church has to be sensible about how dangerous the world is.

[@suelingsusu1339]

Matthew 7:22-23.... but... what does that make of John 3:36... or even Matthew 7:18

[@TheAnarchitek]

The problem starts, because any idiot with one of the 300 (or more) versions of the Bible, and an internet connection, can start collecting money, er, "preaching the Gospel" (their diseased version of it).

[@ur22much2]

Wouldn't that be like Jesus also, who is to say? as he said when i was hungry , you fed me, when I was cold you covered me, when i was in prison you visited me, of course I am paraphrasing, but as a pastor you know what i am saying.

[@allen9069]

There are KZbinrs who stand on public sidewalks to get a reactions from businesses, churches, etc. They want police called, etc. They are part of the first amendment auditor community Plus you need to remember these people edit their videos to show only what they want us to see. We don't know what happened to get the men of the church to say such things.