Steve Lawson's Final Sermon In Its Entirety 09/15/24

Steve Lawson's final sermon, "Defining True Greatness," in its entirety. Preached on 09/15/24 at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas. It has since been removed from their website. For context, his comments about not judging a person based on "one weak moment" can be found at the 16:50 mark.
On 09/19/24, just four days after delivering this sermon, the church elders announced that Steve Lawson had been removed from all ministry activities at Trinity Bible Church. They made this significant decision after Lawson himself disclosed information about an inappropriate relationship with a woman.

[@elizkendal]

As a woman who married a popular peacher only to be shockingly betrayed with traumatizing abuse, and then abandoned with four small children, my heart goes immediately to the person no-one seems to be interested in talking about! Steve Lawson's wife! While she may come to find a special, tender, comforting and sustaining refuge in Christ (as did I) she will never recover from this betrayal.

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

@@elizkendal So, who's the popular Preacher you married?

[@tierneemalinadeveaux4421]

She can recover from this betrayal. I recovered after finding out about infidelity that had been going on for YEARS! When I found out, he accused me and he did horrific things to me and our three small children. But God delivered us, and I am happy to report that I have never been healthier, happier or more whole than I am right now! The LORD removed him from my life and I have not looked back!

[@kayeharrison8053]

It’s devastating my sister! I completely agree with you…his wife Anne seems almost forgotten. 💔

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

@@elizkendal So who's the popular Preacher you married, so we know you're not a liar, a witch, a Christian hater, or something. Thanks.

[@in9vart]

Me compareço dela, talvez mais do que com Larson.

[@JC-wj3hx]

They shouldnt take everything down... The fact is ... Lawson preached the truth ... N he had a weak moment really ... But it doesn't mean hes a heretic

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

Did he have a weak moment?

[@jamiejay7633]

Cut him a break. One man isn't tempted in the same way as another.

[@jacobstravail]

Doesn't matter, until proven otherwise, he's a brother. You work out your own salvation, not Steve's​@@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep

[@janegranger6821]

Do not take his sermons down. If you do you will be doing a great disservice to all who listen to him. Why punish those who still want to listen.

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

@@janegranger6821 Why? For nafarious reasons, that's why. Look up the definition of "nefarious"!

[@NOTW54321]

God please help Steve Lawson. I know he loves you and has served you for many years. May Your grace and mercy cover him, his wife, their children, and the Bride.

[@janegranger6821]

ATTENTION FAITHFUL LISTENERS: PLEASE CONTACT ONE PASSION MINISTRIES TO PUT STEVE LAWSON'S SERMONS BACK UP. WHY ARE WE BEING PUNISHED? I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I HAVE LEARNED EVERYTHING I KNOW FROM 2 PREACHERS BUT HE IS MY #1 CHOICE. SHOW US SOME COMPASSION AT THIS CHALLENGING TIME. IT IS SAD ENOUGH.

[@jerriannebarnhart2842]

@@janegranger6821 I love that idea, but I doubt very seriously if they’re going to. Then again, it is a good idea for them to see how people feel about taking his sermons down!

[@duriuswulkins4324]

Try Charles Spurgeon

[@James-v1o]

Not sure it's Biblical to take down all his sermons, articles, and presentations. The truth of them is not dependent on the person communicating them.

[@jasenandluciasawyer]

Amen 🙏

[@joshuaroberts5083]

Agreed. People are so arrogant

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

They took down all my videos because I was quoting the KJV Bible too much. They, our luciferin community guideline creators, said it was due to excessive Hate Speech. No Real Shocker!

[@dsanders74]

True. Agree! The book of Psalms would be erased also. The church will survive because Christ is King.

[@Ben-kh7wh]

Wait what happened with him?

[@Hannah11235]

Adultery is more than a moment. It can be days, weeks, months, or years of sin. Prayers for Lawson, his wife, and their family. God is good and forgives us for our faults, praise God! May God use this for His glory. The fact the church did not hide it and removed him shows to Christians and the outside world that Christians do take the sin of adultery very seriously. Sets a much needed example. Prayers for Lawson and his family during this hard time.

[@JoelLong]

“You should not judge a man by one weak moment, you need to look at the whole body of his work. You need to look at his whole message, his whole ministry, and don’t judge him on one hiccup that happens” Note: right before this he even mentions John telling Herod, you should not have your brothers wife…Irony

[@urszulabr5086]

Adultery is not a mistake, it’s not a hiccup, it’s a decision which requires some planning, preparation, lying and deceiving people. He knows the truth, he knows the Bible so he knew what he was doing. “ Your sin will find you out”. I’m with all my heart praying for his wife and children as he not only betrayed the Lord but also his close family, those who he was supposed to protect.

[@pattymcquaid5495]

@@urszulabr5086 Amen, I agree, so very sad. Obviously, Steve did not practice what he so sternly preached. Another one bites the dust. Obviously, he led a double life.

[@voicecryinginthewilderness]

Ah Steve I loved your preaching! Especially your hard preaching! The enemy was watching your every step seeking to discredit the church! I pray my beloved brother that you overcome this tragedy in the way God will show you and that your relationship to Him will be even stronger than before. I pray for your wife and children that they forgive you! In Jesus' name I pray! Amen and Amen!!

[@fisherhoward562]

Seems like what he says around the 17:00 mark only makes sense if he’s alluding to himself. It doesn’t really apply right to John the Baptist who he was talking about in the text. I’m so sad that his ministry ended this way, probably the worst way to be remembered. Such a faithful teacher whenever he was in the pulpit. I pray he makes a statement once the dust settles

[@pjtibayan]

It makes sense that John's weak moment was doubting Jesus was the Messiah and asked Jesus if he is the one or if they should expect another. Steve's point is that Jesus affirms John's ministry despite is moment of doubting or his "hiccup."

[@Psalm119-50]

A true Christian's ministry never ends until God calls them home! For God never, removed David from being king!

[@adrianmedina5204]

In light of what happened…..seems like reading into the text a little

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

@@pjtibayanJesus affirmed his own ministry to John.

[@eastcoastmz]

Thank you Aaron fot uploadong this video. Im so very heartbroken over this. I love Steve Lawson and that wont change. To strip all his sermons is craxy. God forgives! I pray for Steve's full repentence and restoratiion, for comfort and healing for all his family.

[@janegranger6821]

It is crazy. I want to listen to all of his sermons. Regardless of what has happened Steve Lawson is one of the best preachers of our time. He is faithful to the Word. How many preachers today can come even close to him? It's a sad day when someone's life works can be wiped out because he sins. We all sin. No one is exempt. Show some grace to everybody involved.

[@tierneemalinadeveaux4421]

@@janegranger6821 The difference is that Steve is disqualified from pastoral ministry based on 1 Timothy 3. He must be blameless, meaning that no one can make an accusation against him that could be proven. Steve knew that what he did was wrong and could be proven, so he was no longer considered a blameless man. He also committed a sin against his own body, which is adultery (Proverbs 6:32, 1 Corinthians 6:18). We don't know exactly what happened, but whatever it was violated scripture. He cannot be restored to pulpit ministry. He can and should be restored to fellowship because he needs men to come alongside him and hold him accountable.

[@JC-wj3hx]

I agree! i dont agree to what they are doing.. ERASING him.. might as well have killed him and like oh he died.. i have Lawson's books and will never throw them.. every good work that God did Through Lawson over the years cannot be refuted.. so yea.. KEEP HIS BOOKS AND SERMONS...

[@unknown36187]

Thank you. He is a brother in Jesus Christ, and may everything that has happened that was kept secret for so long be brought to light. God the Father knows. Prayer for him, his family, his church, and the lady involved in the affair. May the Lord Jesus correct them all and bring them in right standing. And may this a be a season of pruning and chastisement for them all to bring repentance. Blessed is the Lord Jesus for He is faithful.

[@lupemontenegro8730]

This Trinity and onepassion ministry have sin, uncovering the brother's condition in such a way, SHAME OF THEM, and caused a Hollywood like gossip Shame on them

[@Psalm119-50]

Why would they delete this sermon? Did God delete David from being king after his sin?

[@stevefreytag]

Curious why folks continue to reference OT great men of God in the context of modern day celebrity pastors especially when they fall? It's irresponsible and elevates the status of these men above all the ordinary folks in the church. Jesus is in the line of David, not of any modern day celebrity pastor.

[@Psalm119-50]

@@stevefreytag Why reference the Old Testament? Is not Jesus the same yesterday, today, and forever? Is not the Old Testament the word of God? How often did Christ, reference, the Old Testament?

[@janegranger6821]

Exactly. What are they thinking. No one deserves to have all of their sermons deleted.

[@catherinebrown2194]

Open your eyes… Look at the consequences and devastation caused by David’s sin ! He paid a huge price for his sins.

[@barbarapeterson4000]

@@catherinebrown2194 Yep...there was no forgiveness for David. Or mercy on the folks God caused to suffer, in order to make David suffer.

[@jasenandluciasawyer]

Please never delete this sermon 💛💔 this was my favorite pastor 🙏 Lord have mercy on him, and heal him and his family, especially his wife Ann. 💛🙏 In Jesus Name.

[@Sherlock245]

Same pls post it every where I am a abandoning legonier for removing him. As well as master seminary removing support.

[@eastcoastmz]

As much as we love Steve he cannot preach according to 1 Timothy which spells out the qualities of a pastor/elder. Maybe after his restoration he can come back to another church. Trinity Bible Church and Master's Seminary was obligated to take him down for now. Steve was preaching this last sermon knowing he's in sin. Not a good thing.

[@zacksportsman352]

​@@Sherlock245 I love Dr. Lawson as much as the next person but what else was Ligonier and Masters Seminary supposed to do? Do we believe in Church Discipline or not? Or are we just revealing our partiality for those we prefer over others that we do not care for and so they are easily discarded. Shame on us if we do not apply the Word and Church Discipline equally. God is not partial at all. I pray for Dr. Lawson and his family. However, the Bible is the Bible and Church Discipline is Church Discipline regardless of who it is and should be applied to.

[@DefrostedCalvinist]

​@eastcoastmz there's no way back.

[@rowellballicud8358]

Father in heaven I’ll pray for brother Steve Lawson guide him Lord in this difficult time Lord we are all weak and nothing in us we can boast about father comfort his family I’ll pray for restoration forgiveness peace and love coming for you Lord this all we pray in Jesus name

[@chrisbarry6217]

We need to get the full story first, What is he guilty off, exactly. When did and how long in duration? Wait to see clearly. Try not to react to unclear official statements which has brought about its own problems.

[@franciscodelbarrio2101]

I will continue considering HE will be a great Master, teacher and Christian, God bless you Steve Lawson always, Jesus came to save us from our sins 🙏

[@michaelcardenas4475]

Such a bed ending for Lawson I pray and hope that he repents. He was in a weak moment in his life let's not judge him. At the end of the day he's a man that fell into temptation

[@spardue42]

I agree. I also don’t believe that they should have ever made this a public issue. It should have stayed within the church. I understand that he was a public figure and that he held different positions. However, this should not have been plastered all over the internet.

[@tierneemalinadeveaux4421]

@@spardue42 The church absolutely handled it the right way. He was a public figure as the lead pastor of that church which means he is held to a higher standard (James 3). They didn't cover up his sin the way Gateway church covered for Robert Morris, or the way Tony Evans' church covered for him, or the way TD Jakes' church continues to cover for him. They did what the Bible calls for them to do according to Ephesians 5:11.

[@yosephsisay2201]

I cant imagine in what kind of shame he is right now to be known world wide as a preacher and as an adultrer must be a very shaming experience also the guilt!!! We should pray for poor steve

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Pray for his repentance and restoration. By God's grace. He is a preaching giant, God has chosen to be. He is like Moses, Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land but Moses is still saved and chosen servant of God. Everyone is a sinner. Those that have no sin, may cast a stone. Peter denied Jesus three times, but God restored Peter and used Peter a great church leader. In Christ, there is forgiveness and restoration. King David sinned but God didn't remove the book of Psalm.

[@jacobstravail]

Let us all fear of this very thing.

[@sbeallvln]

@DouglasNicolson I’m so sorry to hear about that. That must have been extraordinarily painful. I pray that God would sustain you with His love by His grace through His Word, and would provide friends and loved ones that would stand with you.

[@mauriciojonatanmejiaosorio]

Pensar que, al llevar a cabo este mensaje, este varon de Dios, cual David, ya estaba en el pecado del adulterio....misericordia Señor...que entre hermanos no nos juzguemos, sino restauremos a nuestro hermano caido con espiritu de mansedumbre como dice Tu Palabra , Señor.

[@NOTW54321]

John the Baptist was NOT a very humble guy, but he did not have sexual sin. In fact, many have stated that John the Baptist was wrong to have been so legalistic and judgmental of Herod. Herod was wrong to take Herodias as his wife, but he would not only incur the wrath of John the Baptist, but also the terrible consequences of being involved with a Jezebel…..how terrible to be the man whose lust caused John the Baptist to be beheaded. 🤮 John the Baptist did lose his life and all his ‘comforts’ but take note, it was not because of sexual sin.

[@cruzaderawaken9600]

Thank You!

[@jasenandluciasawyer]

Thank you for uploading this sermon 💛

[@gutenachricht2228]

Jesus would say: what he said and preached do, but do not what he did. He was a deep Bible preacher. I cannot imagine that he is an unbeliever now. Yes. He is a fallen brother. I pray for restoration like Jesus restored Peter again.

[@lisahawkes9269]

The 23.00 mark is interesting. Also, 38.18 (about Jesus affirming John the Baptist’s ministry) and around 52.00 (about confessing sin), 56.20 (on repentance of sin). Prayer is needed for him and his wife, family, and all affected by this.

[@noutheticcounseling5447]

Hiccup???? Comparing yourself to John the Baptist and alluding that he had a weak moment in liue of your adulterous affair is nothing short of defending yourself and manipulative. Maybe this is why the elders are praying for his repentance because only a proud arrogant and self decieved man would call an adulterous affair a hiccup.

[@simonjdeangelo]

We don't have all the information and it is unjust to accuse him of adultery when all we know is that the relationship was inappropriate.

[@noutheticcounseling5447]

@@simonjdeangelo the elders would not have removed him from ministry otherwise.

[@richsuga]

He's definitely talking about himself and what he knew people were going to soon learn about him at 16:50 . But adultery is not a "hiccup" and it's pretty audacious for an adulterous multimillionaire to compare himself to homeless itinerant John the Baptist who went to jail and ultimately was murdered for proclaiming Truth.

[@Martin-nr2xf]

This gentleman has been a great preacher and teacher, and will always be so to me and i believe to many! He preached and taught nothing but the truth! We are all men, none is perfect! Give the gentleman a break! He is among the few greatest bible expositors this generation has ever seen and will ever see! We are praying for you Pastor Steve and for your family!

[@enmanuelramos9757]

God used Steve Lawson to teach me how to preach.

[@jordancain6491]

This is so sad… This ruined my weekend.

[@aleguitarra]

It’s interesting that Steve uses the exact same sermon topic of “John the Baptist vs Herod the tetrarch” when talking about Alistair Begg’s sin and his own sin. Steve paints Alistair Begg as Herod the tetrarch in the Alistair Begg sin sermon. However, Steve paints himself as John the Baptist in the Steve Lawson sin sermon. Here are the relevant clips of the Alistair Begg sin sermon for reference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6jSq6GCha2JiZIsi=8pUcecljpVL1AhW0

[@toddmiller7876]

Havent heard anything about how long this affair was going on, and how many sermons he gave, since it started. Does anyone know how many sermons he gave on other peoples sins?

[@justifiedFaith209]

16:50 is interesting in light of what happened. Was this one weak moment for Laweson or an affair that occurred over time.? We don't know the specifics of course. It seems like a bit of preemptive commentary now for what was to follow. I do grieve because i really enjoyed his sermons that i saw at Grace community church. It's hard not to be discouraged to see these seemingly rock solid leaders fall. Pretty devastating.

[@TOTM1689]

What ever it was, he underhandedly describes it as a hiccup.

[@sukkumargeorge7768]

All men including you, me and Steve Lawson have committed adultery according to JAMES 2:10. What we see as Church is not the Church at all. None of the Pastors in it are Pastors. Jesus is the only Pastor Who qualifies to be a Pastor (shepherd) of the sheep of the invisible Church.

[@jasonturnley6915]

I am so sad hearing this message knowing what happens a few days after this message was brought.

[@therighteousbranch2599]

This sermon certainly justifies Steve Lawson. Hmmm....

[@ys9625]

God will interfere in the life of a true believer and keep them from committing adultery if they submit to his chastening. God only chastens his sons. It’s hard to accept that maybe Steve Lawson might only be a gifted preacher but not a true son. The path to eternal life really is narrow. Adulterers do not inherit eternal life. He knew better.

[@ys9625]

Look around at the godly men in your life, they’ve been tempted, but have they fallen?

[@reformedbaptist-vf1of]

16:50 is like a hidden easter egg💀

[@newyorknight]

1 Corinthians 10:12

[@sliver01]

I can't help but wonder if this very sermon pricked his soul.

[@user-or9cj3vk6t]

On hearing this sermon, it did strike me when he was talking about not judging a man for one error or hiccup but look at their entire life and it didnt fit with the text for me. Another thing that came over was Steven at times seemed aggressive and even angry as he preached. I suppose Steve didn't necessarily envisage his confession would merit disqualification but the elders wrapped everything up swiftly and completely. Possibly they wanted an excuse to drop him and this was it. We do not know any specific details and its quite likely his confession was of something comparatively minor in reality

[@ryanburnett8251]

I doubt this was a ploy to drop Lawson. Lawson himself came forward about the sin he committed.

[@user-vd9hg7st3b]

I was watching one of his vids at that church and I thought I saw something on his face when a woman walked onto the stage to sing, I thought that must be his wife, life is so weird

[@Romans6_23]

So sad I just saw they took all his sermons off.

[@jasenandluciasawyer]

It’s devastating… on so many levels 💔

[@DefrostedCalvinist]

​@Sherlock245 what on earth????

[@jacobstravail]

​@@Sherlock245what? Get saved before you say anything

[@Sherlock245]

@@jacobstravail I’m going to disagree with Pastor MacArthur. First, if a previous sin forever disqualifies a man, Paul would have already been disqualified for his life of murderous persecution of Christians. Certainly sin committed after one is in union with Christ is in a certain way more serious than sin committed pre-conversion-not serious as in damnable, of course, but serious as in contrary to the new nature-but if any person could ever be deemed forever blameworthy, that would seem to preclude them even from the fellowship. Grace either covers all sin repented of, or it covers none.

[@Sherlock245]

@@DefrostedCalvinist sorry I corrected it

[@alvaro5739]

it seems like he's in a rush or something :/ What a cold prayer ... 57:00

[@endeavourtango]

How many think about other womans in their minds ??and for God that is sin,that is adultery,,come on.He cant be pastor again,its ok,but he have to be forgive by his brothers in the church and work ,no pastor but in other minestry

[@johnneufeld6019]

Hebrews 3 verse 16 tell us about your contradiction bibles . All who went out of Egypt rebelled 😂

[@lupemontenegro8730]

How can I go to church ,where is not mercy,no compassion to the sinners?They are seating on the trone of God ,what the purpose to make such scandal, 😔THE MESAGE OF BROTHER LAWSON,IS GOOD, SOMETHING deeper and bad happened in the congregation,and maybe Dr Lawson disagree,this situation looks a Vendetta

[@johnneufeld6019]

What would john say about you and your Catholics manuscripts Luke 11 verse 2😅😅😅

[@johnneufeld6019]

All these reformed pastors running around with a catholic Bible daniel 9 verse 26. John 1 verse 18 .😅

[@jerriannebarnhart2842]

I’m sad about all of this

[@Sir.Rome.805]

Calvinist are quick to target "false teachers" who teach anything otver than reformed theology... and quicker to show eathother grace unto restoration when they are caught in sexual immorality. SMH. I feel sad fir Brother Steve. His legacy will always be marked by this.

[@kd6836]

Whether you are Calvinist or whatever, false teachers are called out throughout the Old Testament, by Jesus himself and in every book of the NT, except one. Anyone who is in the Word should see that people like Copeland, Osteen, Duplantis, Hinn, Furtick and so many more are false teachers.

[@johnneufeld6019]

John would preach the kjv which rubs you the wrong way John would mock all you silly reformed boys running around with a nasb and a legacy bible luke 4 verse 4.

[@FaithfulReasoning]

You can tell there is something on back of his mind, hes not his usual fast pace authority preaching

[@jerriannebarnhart2842]

I was noticing the same thing…

[@Mirjana-oz3mv]

GOOD JOB CHURCH! For taking everything down. ❤

[@maxstrange7606]

No they shouldn't. We are NOT the world partaking in Cancel Culture. What is your Biblical precedent to digitally book burn him? That is demonic and Satanic to say that whatever he preached should be removed.

[@togborne]

What a hypocrite.

[@jakeham4017]

Were they already aware of his sin when he delivered his final sermon? That would be an another concern for some

[@larrysharp80]

If Steve Lawson goes out on his own I would follow his ministering.

[@davidstair9657]

Once we got out of the Reformed world I (my wife knew all along) noticed the “old boys club” we were in.

[@alexmorabrito1146]

??,,

[@gaylehoy2065]

yeah he use to be one of my favourite preacher -- i am disappointed in him -- he ran his race and faltered at the end --- now sadly that is what he will be known as. The fault lies with us all in raising these preachers up to a status high above their rank - they become idols to us --- but the Word of God should stand taller than they are -- we have allowed preachers to become our idols - and they have relished it -- made money from it -- sadly it is Christ's name being pulled through the mire as a watching world stands by and see's our folly. And please don't say he is like Peter or Paul or David ect ect -- Steve knew what he was doing - the consequences are that there is forgiveness in Christ but he will never obtain the position he once had - he ruined that himself - he will never preach again. The best thing for him now is too retire and seek forgiveness in God and in his wife whom I feel sorry for. To be 70 and 40 years of marriage and to find your husband has betrayed you for a younger model -- is devastating to any woman.

[@Nameless72122]

Was it a younger woman?

[@janegranger6821]

Why would you assume that a "younger model" is involved. No one knows this. This seems to say more about you than anyone else.

[@gaylehoy2065]

@@janegranger6821 oh come on --- he was sacked -- the woman would have been younger -- he had an affair -- other wise he would not have been fired. Call me what you like - the bible states what is required from being a pastor or leader - yes he can be forgiven but he will never be restored again in the teaching pastoring again --- ever.

[@eflint1]

Lawson is 73. He should have repented to God, quietly retired and let us all live in ignorance. Yes, the pain he would have born from hidden guilt would have taken its toll. But such suffering on his part would have been warranted so that the name of Christ could be protected and his family spared emotional trauma. Sometimes I think those who fail confess to the whole world to assuage their own overwhelming suffering from guilt. If they truly cared, they'd endure the suffering and remain quiet.

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

Ive been falsely accused myself. I dont believe its true, unless I speak to him myself in person, face to face, and he admits it. I'll never do this great Injustice of receiving slander against another man that's been done to me.... Unless I speak to him face to face in person and hear it from his own lips.

[@marklar2012]

As far as it seems, he came himself...

[@sbeallvln]

He already admitted it.

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

@@sbeallvln Please attach the video where he admitted "it".

[@sbeallvln]

There is no video of that yet. But he was the one who came to the elders of Trinity Bible church and confessed, and also confessed to the board of One Passion Ministries. We wouldn’t know about any of this yet if he himself hadn’t confessed it.

[@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep]

@@sbeallvln I have a few questions for all you who believe Steve did this. - Are you aware that Satan has literal witches go into churches that don't preach his false gospel of lasciviousness, to destroy real shepherds? I am - Do you know with unwavering certainty, who the children of God are and the children of the devil. I do. - Do you know that Satan & his puppets are covertly warring against the KJV1611 Bible, Because it exposes them as "The children of the devil". - Do you know that satanic Grace is now the prevalent "form of godliness" now preached from almost all pulpits in America, now. - You don't know that I've been alive long enough to personally watch, inch by inch, step by step, lie by lie, revised Bible by revised Bible, pulpit pimp by pulpit pimps, the churches become " "Synagogues of Satan"

[@SSJCyan]

yeah adultery is just a hiccup!

[@ChristBuiltHWN]

This is very Sad, but unfortunately it's the American Christian way. The challenge I Always have is Denying Myself & Taking Up My Cross, DAILY, & Following Jesus Every Single Minute of the Day! (Luke 9:23 Deuteronomy 6:4-9) If I was going to Fight Against Jon Jones or Mike Tyson in his prime, I would be Training Every Single Day, Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, & Spiritually! 🙏 Paul Tells Timothy to Train to be Godly, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, & in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul says, like an Athlete, he's Not just shadow boxing or playing around, he punishes his body, Treating it Roughly, Training it to do what it Should, NOT what it Wants to, otherwise he fears, that after enlisting others for the Race, he himself might be declared Unfit & Ordered to Stand Aside, TLB! Satan is a Roaring Lion Looking for Someone to Devour, Peter says in 1 Peter 5:8, so Why doesn't Every Christian, especially a Christian Pastor stay HOT for God by Reading their Bibles & Praying Everyday, also Meditating on God's Word, & Hiding God's Word in their Hearts so they Will Never Fall to satans Temptation, & the Master Trainer, THE HOLY SPIRIT, can sharpen Their Sword of the Spirit Everyday, so they Can Cut satans lies & Temptations to Pieces! Ephesians 6:17 We Live in America, which means that it's Easier for a Camel to Enter the Eye of a Needle than for People that live in a Rich Nation to be Saved! Matthew 19:24. How Many people would get rid of their Cell Phones forever if Jesus told them too? Probably None! Now if you were Homeless & Poor, living on the streets, hungry & cold, & Jesus says to you, "Give up everything you have & come follow Me!" You Would Say, "No Problem," & you would push your shopping cart down the sidewalk & follow Jesus with All Your Heart! So because We are Rich in Comfort & Possessions, We Need to Make Sure Our Relationship with God is Healthy & Strong, through Forced Daily Bible Reading & Prayer, if Necessary, so We Love God Way More than We Love Anything, or Anyone, including Our Own Lives & Wills. Luke 14:26. That’s what Steve Lawson Failed to do! He Lost His First LOVE he once had for Jesus! Revelation 2:4 TRAIN TO BE GODLY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EVERDAY! 😇