The Demons, the Fever, and the Word of the King

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[@alwaysgood3913]

When you see heroes of the faith aging, it's not sad but joyful and hopeful. One day I too will be gray and old, but to me its only an assurance that I am going to go home soon. Can't wait to see you my Lord!

[@piedosopedro8117]

heroes of the faith indeed, Pastor John is a hero to this era.

[@SamaQu]

I just want to say that this man called me to repentance, and kept me to strive being in truth. Never will i deny this. Thank you pastor. Know that your life's work has not been in vain.

[@Adam-gm5tm]

This man ‘Piper’ also preaches a false gospel! The Gospel is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of our sins. In walks John Piper to add to the good news of the Gospel, by pointing us back to ourselves and our works, which is no different than the law! Ephesians 2:9 destroys this man’s entire ministry! I pray that you will place your faith in the Gospel, instead of this false preacher. We read the Gospel that saves us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

[@OnChainGaming]

Jesus called you, friend. To Him be all the glory. Pastor Piper was only His humble mouthpiece. ❤

[@DCFNETWORKS]

I belong to Jesus! Amen

[@mysticpoet2012]

I LOVE how you TALK to your audience, you don't preach - you talk, like a father, a friend, an older relative. It's a fine line to walk...teaching. rather than preaching, and you do it well!

[@sergeygreene3893]

What do you see wrong with preaching brother ?

[@troywright359]

@@sergeygreene3893 it's one way of communicating teaching to other people. I guess mysticpoet doesn't like that particular kind of teaching....but this from JP here is 100% preaching, So perhaps it's only a particular style of preaching he doesn't like

[@piusabeshi3407]

not sure what you're talking about, but this is 100% preaching and it is awesome!

[@geoffcurtis1400]

The opening prayer roped me in. Amen 🙏

[@kevingreaux7133]

I prayed to the devil once or twice and I repent of it. I was wrong. Forgive me Lord. Have mercy on me. Thank you Lord for your tender mercies. Those who confess and forsake their sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

[@myrrhfortheroad]

God is so good! P.S., Don’t engage with the bot!

[@elsiedaniel3817]

Amen and Amen 🙏

[@casandradavis-lewis]

Amen 🙏 ❤

[@hereigns_oneaboveall]

Are you saved?

[@celenecranenburgh9566]

Kevin...well done and Jesus has got you in the palm of His hand and no-one can snatch you out of it. Xxx

[@scatoutdebutter]

Somebody please get pastor John a glass/bottle of water! Thank you pastor John.

[@elianesoaresdasilva7886]

This is one of the best preaching I have ever heard. I listen to this message at least once a month, so I am reminded of the power and authority of Jesus.

[@beerich2117]

You are a tremendous blessing Pastor John. I love our Savior, but I wish I had love like you do. You are a wonderful teacher and example of a person who is filled with the Holy Spirit. Much love to you brother John. ❤️

[@Hyperlyte81]

Hey - I send you many blessings and infinite amount of love We are One - I am with One🤙🌴🌺

[@iconic41890]

Praise God for the life of Pastor John!

[@sarahyip2825]

First time listening to John Piper's truth-teaching and I'm both thankful and humbled.

[@patrickc3419]

Buy a copy of his book “Don’t Waste Your Life”. It is very biblical and you won’t regret it.

[@EdwardPrah]

Thank you Sir! I love hearing of the Sovereignty of God.

[@nuggetoftruth-ericking7489]

Fascinating info. Thanks.

[@OLskewL]

Lord we come together in the Name of Jesus to pray against sickness and disease, even a problematic cough, for Pastor John. Thank you God for your Mercies, Sustaining, and Healing Powers. We pray boldly and believing you. Amen.

[@leesanchez2989]

Ioi😊jii8 i oo>iï I i I 99 I ij I 899>

[@Amilton5solas]

Amen

[@antoniotnguyen8596]

The Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

[@MB-gd6be]

Amen!

[@jamspaul7180]

shut up peter,the pastor is doing well, thats normal cough

[@bethcawili2632]

One of my fave preacher, well-knowledge in the word of God, comparing to other pastors that keep on shouting but no knowledge regarding the kingdom of God

[@user-zl3xs1cf8x]

Thank you pastor piper for teaching the word from the bible..

[@charlotteturner5305]

He gives you peace .Jesus sorts out all your family to the best he can to give you peace .

[@annies6037]

Thank you Pastor! Amen

[@yeshuabondsman7]

Jesus died for me. I belong to Jesus!

[@Fourwedge]

Great sermon! Thank you pastor John!

[@patrickc3419]

One of the best theology books I’ve read was Piper’s Don’t Waste Your Life. A good perspective of the material’s meaninglessness in the scope of eternity.

[@robm1374]

Truly grateful for God and his message into my life.

[@Izzy-sc8sx]

I played with witchcraft before and I have repent, still sorry for that sin 😢

[@daveforrest4131]

​❤

[@joshua_1_9__]

Then you have been cleansed, brethren. If Paul was chosen and loved by God and forgiven despite his MURDERING Christians prior, He has forgiven you for being foolish and playing with the occult.

[@paigepainter2996]

​@@joshua_1_9__ )(😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Juan_Duran]

May God continue to bless you. Stay strong in the faith no matter what comes your way, cause like any that follows him. We love you

[@jimduffin311]

The Holy redeemer has got your back. Blessed is our savior.

[@painteroflove]

Fantastic, penetrating teaching!!! Blessed by hearing it !!!

[@hahyan]

Thank you Pastor John.. ❤감사합니다

[@kylenorton8473]

Praise God, thank you Pastor

[@mapitsorangaka1030]

thank you Pastor John Piper for this teaching ,relating to the Bible verses .

[@RC-pf2qi]

Hallelujah, thank you, Jesus!!!

[@JosePerez-is6nn]

Never stop praying

[@jaisimha7176]

Praise GOD ❤

[@woodysonorio785]

Yes is through our god good creations the holy spirit Amen Praised Lord Jesus Almighty

[@sammyjoseph476]

Blessed Jesus to be with me in court of heaven.

[@corrinnereynolds4091]

Awesome message PTL

[@xXxCrazyJay810xXx]

Truth & Love 100% Facts 👍✝️👍

[@gracielaromero1189]

Amen , amen Glory to God in the highest in Jesus name !!

[@TheCreepypro]

give us the power to stand Lord may we lean on you!

[@bruv_]

This sermon changed my life

[@mightyfortress6595]

Great message! John really peals of the skin to get at the core of the fruit!

[@charlotteturner5305]

That's a really wise comment 👏

[@alfredmontoya5620]

This is the sovereignty of the god of Mr. Piper! he desires that all men be saved but he himself (Piper's god ) sends the majority to hell.

[@emiliobchara3248]

God bless you

[@suzannephillips6236]

We need to listen to our Christian elders, they know a thing or two:)

[@timothymcdonald7407]

Preach it, brother, preach it. 👍🏽

[@8thdayindependentfundament454]

We got this🔥🧙‍♂️👍

[@StrangeDays25]

Thank you, brother! Forgiveness! The terrifying thing is that many and most people are in these last hours. Have become so dull to the leading of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Most will not even know what to repent of. The Devil has sown so many lies. Even in the Church. Like women in the church. And praying in front of others... I am not an expert. I am a ruined person. Hated by almost all. A useless cripple. God bless you all.

[@heyjaja72]

I agree. There are many lies in the church

[@MichaelGreenway-zh9wi]

Fresh as ever

[@timothyriley4141]

We need to cherish a Man like Pastor John Pipe. Mr. Piper is the 13th Apostle. His teaching of Christ is mesmerizing.

[@florianstuven4053]

I appreciate John Piper a lot but I'm pretty sure he wouldn't allow to be called the 13th apostle.

[@timothyriley4141]

@@florianstuven4053 True

[@klar7946]

Deliver each message with the epoch in mind.

[@DarlaGuyton]

You don’t seem very well, pastor John. I really pray that you’re doing OK and that whatever is making you cough so often does not continue or cause you pain. God bless you and your heart.

[@moniquetorres5372]

O also prayed for our brother John Piper, I stand in agreement. My the Lord restore your health for many more years!!!! In Jesus Name. YESHUA HAMASHIACH ♡

[@christophersedlak1147]

Thanks

[@coffeeNcream44]

Ben Joseph, Ben David ❤ Come Lord, come! That all Israel might be saved🎉❤🎉❤

[@user-zl3xs1cf8x]

Hi, could I please ask a favor? I am a born again Christian, I am asking for as many prayers as I can get. I'm 63, and was just told yesterday that I have cirrhosis of the liver, non alcohol... I also have diabetes and other involving my immune system. Please pray for Me. Its the most loving thing we can do , is to pray for someone... ❤Thank you!! 🙏

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Just prayed for you. Godspeed. ❤️‍🩹

[@user-zl3xs1cf8x]

@@Mutasis_Mutandis Lisa, a thank You so very very much. It put a lump in my throat to know that You prayed for me, a stranger. I am a lover of Our precious Lord and Savior. I appreciate the prayers. Thank You Lisa !

[@Hallowed_Ground]

May I ask, what's your first name?

[@bizzbuilder]

Obey Jesus, because Jesus made all things including them

[@charlotteturner5305]

The lords prayer is so powerful 😅

[@KatDenton-sc4ho]

Not just the teaching but the presence of God, the Holy Spirit, causes demons to manifest and be exposed (including the Holy Spirit in the believers if powerful enough, in some Christians)

[@GusyJc1]

Amen 💯 🙏

[@williamfranklin8715]

Please pray for me Pastor

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

[@annies6037]

Amen

[@davidavitua7448]

The light reveals the darkness

[@charlesmarkgraf5265]

I had a lucid dream in which I met Jesus, I asked him if there was room for me in Christ, he was kind of taken aback by this, he said this not by words but I guess by emotion, how I dare say things like this, but of course there is,😢 he said this and then he kissed me, on my forehead, and then everything went black, and then I woke up

[@hisworkmanship7258]

This isn’t biblical.

[@OtisKopp]

Seek counsel from an Elder or Pastor, social media isn't the best place to post encounters like this. Remember, that demons can transform themselves into angels of light and many false Christs have gone out into the world. Jesus requires repentance and faith, which can be expressed through emotion, but it is also confessed by our words.

[@baronreed8131]

Do not be overly concerned by your dream. I do suggest that you keep it to yourself unless the dreams persist. I don't see anything about the dream to be alarmed about. Just continue seeking Jesus Christ and to increase your commitment in and towards Jesus Christ. You are doing just fine! God bless you, In Christ, Baron T.

[@calebmotupalli]

2 Peter 1:9: "For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his FORMER sins." Romans 3:25: "Whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over FORMER sins." God does not forgive future sins because that would be giving us a license to sin. He would never do that.

[@Steblu74]

Then we are toast. In John's First letter he reminds us that "if we say we (presently) have no sin we do lie..." (1 John 1:8). It is written that "he (Christ) shall thoroughly purge His floor" (His wheat, crop or harvest) in Malachi 3:2-3 and quoted in Matthew 3:12. It is praiseworthy in seeing the holiness of God and value of Christ's work to vow obedience, full dedication and intention to obey. But, alas, the poison of sin runs too deep. Salvation is "not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” (Romans 9:16). Christ will save us (separate us) FROM our sins (Matthew 1:21). At least, that's my hope and prayer. God bless-

[@HearGodsWord]

​@@Steblu74 indeed, well said.

[@stevenhenry1625]

Yeah how's that going for you so far.

[@troywright359]

that's sad that people want to distort scripture like this and say "you are not forgiven for future sins, therefore your salvation is not secure"

[@calebmotupalli]

@@stevenhenry1625 We must keep short accounts with God. Self-examine (introspect) daily before you partake of the bread & the cup.

[@CloudofGlory]

Awesome teaching John! At the 29.min mark. Is it possible Jesus rebukes the fever because the affliction is a result of demonic oppression? Just say'n. The rebuke of the wind and seas (storm)😊 appears to be different because Jesus emphasis their lack of Faith or Belief to the Apostles.

[@eatpraylovetube2146]

❤❤❤

[@truthpluslove]

Helllooo...who ever is in charge of the setting of the pulpit....Please please...put bottle of water and quality tissues for the speakers. God be with us all. 🙏🏼

[@tammyrexroad8020]

❤

[@arlevalin]

When was this sermon filmed? Was this Pastor John's latest delivery of message?

[@HearGodsWord]

It's from 2023 but I don't know the precise date

[@John-od6rp]

May 14, 2023

[@edwardcameron5751]

what book is he reading....verse 41? Of what book

[@janetgbadebo6152]

Luke 4

[@conversationsoncharacter3069]

AT MIN 40: ''Colossians 2 says that the record of your debts he set aside nailing it to the cross. Jesus takes this long list, rolls it up in His hand, this piece of paper with all your debts and sins on it, He stretches out His hands and says: 'Drive your nail through My hand because My hand has their debts in it".

[@man_of_lawlessness]

I prayed to Satan on the 14th May and he listened and came to me when I died on the operating table. He saved me and gave me a mad New name in exchange for saving me the lawless one 😕he also empowered me to perform healing and miracles for the whole world 🌍 to see +it's like having electric in my arm I keep hearing static sounds 😮 24:46 EMF Interference

[@heyjaja72]

Ok. Real believable

[@man_of_lawlessness]

@@heyjaja72 💯 true story about the things I experienced and performed with the touch of the father's light on my hand 👌🙏❤️

[@man_of_lawlessness]

@@heyjaja72 EMF interference scientifically proven hazard

[@heyjaja72]

@@man_of_lawlessness yeah, ok bud.

[@man_of_lawlessness]

@@heyjaja72 wherr u from

[@curtissleypen9395]

If Larry David loved Jesus and God

[@robertmcclintock8701]

The sun is dire. It makes some people feel dread. They are the fallen ones.(⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠)

[@James-so6yo]

I wish it would hurry up and get here. Hey Preacher, tell me, is it possible for Satan and his angels to repent and be forgiven?

[@wordtojapan]

No it’s not possible

[@PETERSUANG]

John, I confused that you had said Demo disobey God. Throughout The New Testament, Demon do obey him. I need some clarity to this point.

[@heyjaja72]

They are constantly doing evil. They only obey when Jesus is in their face

[@anduinsuchan356]

Dont usually see him in a dark coat!

[@archbishoprichardforceginn9338]

You need to prey harder . Prreyz his mighty name

[@arlevalin]

*pray and listening to God's Word

[@robertmcclintock8701]

Natural selection is the character flaw in evil that is integrity is more important than life otherwise evolution is tragic circumstances with nothing intelligent happening. Almost everyone survive until they reproduce. Nothing is getting selected except for the character flaw in evil. I found a replacement for the character flaw in evil that I liked but God makes me forget things that will cause me trouble.>⁠.⁠

[@baronreed8131]

There is zero Biblical basis for ANYTHING you are saying!

[@alfredmontoya5620]

The demons of Calvanism.

[@heyjaja72]

Calvinism is the truth

[@alfredmontoya5620]

@@heyjaja72 Jesus is the truth my friend, Calvanism is men's made doctrine, might as well by Catholic.

[@robertmcclintock8701]

With a television you don't have to be supernatural. God prefer that because it's more social but we have to use it correctly. Right now we have anarchy blindness. Despite the anarchy blindness I figured it out. That proves we can be God like. Only a person getting crucified would suspect something greater. They crucified me with the exact same disease that in Pink Floyd the wall. Victor said it's all good. It should be possible to make everything all good.*⁠\⁠0⁠/⁠*

[@robertmcclintock8701]

The demon in sunshine movie is Jesus. Its not reality but people's perceptions. The churches have failed Jesus. Fighting over the star makes more sense than the horrible prophecy fighting over who knows what.:⁠-⁠O

[@man_of_lawlessness]

Sa6t 41:13 empowered me with the ability to paralyze people's left side so they flop to the floor looking like they are having an epileptic siezure (I can force them to say my name and to beg me to bring them bk😮 be

[@heyjaja72]

Stop spamming the channel. We get it, you gave your life to Satan.. ok.. Are you seeking pity attention?? You want someone to convince you to make better decisions??

[@mysticpoet2012]

But.. what's wrong with YOGA? Not a practitioner...just wondering.

[@sarahspeaksup]

Yoga means to be yolked, to unite with and it’s meant to join you with the demonic spirits behind eastern mysticism but they don’t want you to believe that. I was a yoga instructor and it was a gateway into new age (witchcraft) the poses are worship stances to Hindu gods. You can still stretch the same muscle groups without these poses.

[@wordtojapan]

It’s a form of worship to Hindu gods.

[@user-qj5ld9gj2h]

Pastor, you need to know the terms of the Lord's new covenant. And there's no value for our faith and worship in God to overcome ourself satan and the world when we despise God's grace and his covenant terms and knowledge and refuse to accept his sanctified stewardship and priesthood in his government, and stand independent and justify ourselves and select scripture that suits our logic and imaginations and preach and teach psychological.

[@user-xq2bm3nq8y]

This man is so very holy. His carefully curated poses reveal a deeply spiritual man. He is without sin. Beatific. Consecrated. Devoted. Deeply humble. Beyond the criticisms of mortal flesh.

[@haniel_cm]

Don't say he is without sin. I love John Piper, God has helped me through his sermons a lot, but please do not idolize a man. "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [...] If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." (1 John 1:8,10)

[@robertmcclintock8701]

If someone makes the Bible your disability you become the most interesting person in the world.O⁠_⁠o

[@revealer007]

Never seen so much AI spam for attempting to direct people to Paula Mary Allen

[@Dispensational_David]

Salvation is by faith alone apart from any works lest we should boast. Obedience leads to fellowship with the Lord and blessing as well as rewards in heaven, but has nothing to do with salvation. Calvinism and reformed doctrine are heretical evil tactics from Satan. Do not allow people like John Piper to rob you of your assurance in your salvation. If you believe that Jesus is the son of God and died for your sins and rose again, and that he can give you eternal salvation then you are saved and that’s the end. Period. Flee from these wolves in sheep’s clothing preaching the words of the devil.

[@tommytomtom320]

Historically, exorcisms have been used to treat a wide variety of symptoms that are now associated with mental issues. People with schizophrenia, personality issues, delusions, hallucinations, or severe depression might all have been considered candidates for exorcisms in generations past. Each of these issues can, in some cases, cause unusual or frightening behavior. In a culture where many believe certain behaviors may be caused by demonic possession, the manifestations of mental health issues may conform to popular mythology. A person with schizophrenia might, for example, believe he or she hears the voice of Satan, or that he or she is in fact Satan, because he or she grew up amid culturally ingrained messages that this is possible. Even in contemporary times, people with mental issues may be subject to exorcisms, particularly in devoutly religious communities and developing countries. Epilepsy, which can cause severe seizures, may lead to exorcism being performed. Substance abuse, head injuries, and brain tumors can also dramatically alter behavior, leading someone to appear possessed. So again Science has show how Religion's are Living in the past and can be Very Dangerous... References: 1. Attempted exorcism ends in man’s death. (2007, July 29). MSNBC.com. Retrieved from www.nbcnews.com/id/20027027/ 2. Batty, D. (2001, May 02). Exorcism: Abuse or cure? The Guardian. Retrieved from www.guardian.co.uk/society/2001/may/02/socialcare.mentalhealth1 3. Interview with the exorcist. (2000, September 21). The Daily Beast. Retrieved from www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2000/09/21/interview-with-the-exorcist.html 4. Libaw, O. (2012, September 11). Exorcism thriving in the U.S., say experts. ABC News. Retrieved from abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92541 5. Mom convicted in son’s exorcism death. (2011, May 29). WISH TV. Retrieved from www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/north_central/boy-dead-after-attempted-exorcism 6. Peter, B. (2005). Gassner’s Exorcism-not Mesmer’s Magnetism-is the Real Predecessor of Modern Hypnosis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 53(1), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/00207140490914207

[@nadinenagel8240]

Yet you are here listening to a sermon.

[@tommytomtom320]

I find it very entertaining how ignorant people are......

[@nadinenagel8240]

Ah I go and watch modern psychological discussions for the same reason. I mean they literally think gender is subjective now

[@mosesking2923]

@@tommytomtom320 Ignorance is common among atheists and leftists. Just look at the promotion of child mutilating “gender” surgeries or the promotion of sodomy which led to the AIDS epidemic. Too often a symptom of leftism these days....

[@markdillon8597]

What's ur Question JESUS IS THE ANSWER!!!!

[@Lili-Benovent]

THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY How many times have you heard that coming from the old Fuddy Duddies around town? Are you sick of it, are you sick of the oldies trying to live your life for you, sick of going to church and listening to the same old nonsense every Sunday, sick of their condescending attitude to people of our generation, are you looking for something different in your life? The church of Ahriman is here for you, it's a place where you can express your individuality instead of following the flawed teachings of an old Arab from the bronze age. When you explore our church and our teachings you will find there is no such thing as sin, we encourage you to do whatever pleases you, no old man up on a pulpit trying his best to make you feel guilty and unworthy, No God in the sky watching you 24/7. Life is for fun and adventure and we can teach you new skills that your present church frowns upon, explore what you can do with your mind and body, there will be no criticism. Learn how to Astral project, visit the world within your mind, control and send dreams to others, Levitation is fun, Telekines is more so, explore your inner self with Deep hypnosis, play Ouija and learn about the power of potions. Does this sound exciting and different? remember, nobody in the church of Ahriman is going to judge you, Stand out from the sheep who have been brainwashed from childhood by the older generation whose only real motives are control and money. There is no tithing in our church, no collection buckets and nobody ever asks for money. Break free from the control and find out about the church of Ahriman.

[@hereigns_oneaboveall]

Demons obey Jesus is simple to understand. Demons obey not because of Jesus but the words he was speaking. Understand? Well, ok. Jesus said that my words were not my own but him that sent me. Demons obey because God the Father was SPEAKING through the MOUTH of his Son. Take, for example, Demons obey NAME of Jesus. Why? It's not because Jesus was named Jesus, and he made it holy. No , No. Jesus name has power BECAUSE GOD the Father GAVE the Sons name power by appointing his name ABOVE ALL NAMES. The point is the words of the BIBLE DRAW its power from God the Father because of HIS approval of its contents.

[@jamspaul7180]

shut up peter,the pastor is doing well, thats normal cough

[@Magnificat42]

I love this dude, but he should shave his head, lol

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

John, I could see how someone could’ve been anti-Trump in 2016. Many of us had serious reservations. But after 4 years of brilliant leadership? To not support Trump and to even go so far as to imply Biden was a better choice is so far off the scale-of-stupid it is unthinkable. Then as a direct result we see the country literally falling apart! To not apologize means you’ve got yourself one heck of a pride problem. (Remember back in 2010 you took a significant leave of absence to work on a “certain species of pride”? Perhaps you may need to revisit that which you learned (if anything). On March 28, 2010, you wrote “I’ll say it now, and no doubt will say it again, I’m sorry.” It’s high time you took a hard look at “again.”)

[@drsuessre14]

Are you talking about his Oct. 22 2020 article? If you are, I see no where in that article where he hints or implies that Biden was the better choice. Instead, he hints he won't be voting for either. Please clarify. Also, his main argument seems to be that sin-leading-to-hell leaders, when their sin is obvious and glorified, influence people to take on those same sins, which then influences their eternal destiny. This type of damage isn't even close to the damage of America falling or of unborn babies being killed. Importantly, piper can grant your point about trump's brilliant leadership, and his argument still goes through.

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

@@drsuessre14 By Robert A.J. Gagnon In the Book of Judges, Yahweh would regularly hand Israel over to its enemies for forsaking him for the Canaanite storm god Baal Hadad and the mother goddess Asherah. Here we have evangelicals -- like John Piper, Tim Keller, and other Never-Trump advocates connected with The Gospel Coalition or the Southern Baptist Ethics and "Religious Liberty" Commission, the Christianity Today CEO Timothy Dalrymple and former chief editor Mark Galli, and of course David French -- handing us over to our enemies to face permanent loss of freedoms and our educational institutions. Irony is a beautiful thing when it doesn't hurt so much. And it was all preventable, as we can see from the closeness of the election. Good people making a foolish choice and cloaking it in virtue. The cancel culture will now be officially ensconced in the White House, replete with compulsory speech mandates. Add to these devastating consequences promotion of the culture of death, threats to employment and the closing off of certain professions to Christians, threats to parental rights with regard to one's "LGBTQ" identified children, and threats to the church (tax-exempt status, use of buildings for "LGBTQ" promotion). Some conservative Catholic leaders (and non-Catholics like Rod Dreher) who know how devastating the consequences of a Biden-Harris victory would be for free speech and the free exercise of religion, not to mention for pro-life policies and judicial appointments, muddied the waters by denying that there was a moral imperative to cast an effective vote against Biden-Harris, a complete inconsistency once they had acknowledged that faithful Catholics could not vote for Biden-Harris. Not as damaging as the Never-Trumpers but far from helpful at an "all hands on deck" moment of American history. And for what? To dump a President who was pro-life, fighting for the free exercise of religion and free speech, thwarting the worst bill in over a century (maybe ever; the "Equality Act"), helping African Americans in several policy moves, helping American blue-collar workers by standing against illegal immigration, presiding till COVID over the lowest unemployment rate in half a century and making a strong comeback in the economy in the last few months, and making infinitely better judicial nominations and appointments than we could ever hope for from Biden-Harris (the most recent being within the last 2 weeks before the election). A President, mind you, who hasn't been promoting sexual immorality in his policies or shown to be engaging in such behavior for over 12 years. All for remarks, most of which are distorted (like the perpetual lie about Charlottesville), which have been shown to have zero negative policy consequences. And these Never-Trumpers no longer had the excuse of saying that Trump won't keep his campaign promises. Plus he had a godly vice president and associated himself with many godly people, while Biden picks as Vice President a candidate who is the furthest left in the Dem Party and hates anyone who doesn't support abortion or the whole "LGBTQ" agenda. Biden and Harris, and their ilk, are people of truly bad character, with significant evidence of corruption. They made it possible for a Party to win whose twin idols are abortion and "LGBTQ" coercive law. A Party that fueled destruction of property and violence to encourage racial division and animosity, a Party that insists that people repent of the evil of "whiteness" and view American history as little more than an experiment of virulent racism. These Christian leaders responded out of their left-wing cultural or geographical context that treated Trump as evil's chief minion. They felt their reputation, ministry, or academic position under siege for any support of Trump. So they found shelter in their Never-Trumpism. They used excuses like, "It's going to happen at some time in the future anyway," never stopping to think that another four years of a Trump presidency would likely bear great fruit for judicial appointments whose salutary effect for the nation would continue long after Trump was gone. These Never-Trumpers even acted at a time when polls were indicating that the Republicans would lose the Senate (at the time of this post, that is still possible when one subtracts RINO "Republicans" from the Republican tally), which would have given Dems control of both branches of Congress as well as the White House. This is the greatest and most damaging political folly in my lifetime. Unfortunately, we all have to pay for this betrayal for the rest of our lives.

[@howtosavealife3065]

Just curious as what this has to do with the sermon as well? This is totally unrelated, and from what I understand John Piper stays out of politics unless it comes in conflict with the Bible.

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

@@howtosavealife3065 John Piper has hated Donald Trump since 2015. The very person who God used to end Roe and to end Obama’s funding of overseas abortions wasn’t good enough for the ostensibly prolife Piper.

[@heyjaja72]

You may be Muslim which is why your not focused on the gospel but his political decision

[@goodmorning6827]

More superstition; will these people ever grow up?

[@glennrobinson7193]

A full on fake

[@Lili-Benovent]

Jesus is ruining your life and stifling your potential, discard him now and your life will be much better.

[@Lili-Benovent]

@Mary Nasike If you think any, or all of your problems can be solved by Jesus then think again. You have to realize that Jesus is the cause of all your problems not the solution, if you don’t think about him then he’ll go away, it’s time to dump Jesus and all his silly rules for your life, you’ll begin to feel free and so much better. Tell Jesus to take a hike.

[@Lili-Benovent]

@Mary Nasike You pray and you pray but your prayers are never answered, you say to yourself that God works in mysterious ways and perhaps with God's help everything will be alright in the future but you know deep down inside yourself that your pleas and prayers will never be answered because in the big scheme of things you are just not important enough for Jesus to take any action on your behalf. Jesus is a busy guy and there are millions of Christians praying to him every minute of every day, that's billions of prayers he has to consider and prioritise, next he has to check up on whether or not you have been faithful and have been paying your tithes, whether you have asked forgiveness for the plethora of sins you have committed lately and whether or not you have been attending church. If you get a pass on all of God's questions then maybe you'll be put on the list but this is no guarantee that Jesus will see things your way and grant your wishes. You would be far better off asking Satan for help, he's always happy to to listen and he doesn't want ten percent of everything you own. Your choice.

[@Keep83]

@@Lili-Benovent That’s one of the cheesiest attacks on Christianity I’ve ever heard. Nothing but hot air. You offered no substantial, logical arguments. All you did was rant. “You’re far better off asking Satan for help” is my favorite line. You get some originality points for that, I guess. 😂

[@Lili-Benovent]

@@Keep83 Whenever anybody questions your silly religion all the paranoia from Christians emerges, everything said is an attack on Jesus and his Daddy God, Christians don't mind attacking every other belief on Earth and they don't mind attacking each other but when anybody questions their fairy stories they go into defense mode and cry about how they're persecuted. Well here's some logic for you. What a pleasant personality this God Christians claim to love has, it seems one of his hobbies is to murder innocent children, we know he set about massacring whole populations of people he didn't like and he sent people to war against each other because he felt they didn't observe his rules, but to murder innocent women and children really gives a good insight into his character. He is an obsessive psychopath with not even the slightest amount of conscience. Read on - Isaiah 13:11-18 I will punish the world for its evil ...Whoever is found will be thrust through, and whoever is caught will fall by the sword. Their infants will be dashed in pieces before their eyes. Deuteronomy 28:53 And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and daughters, which the Lord thy God hath given thee. Samuel 15:2-3 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not, but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling. Jeremiah 19:3-9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place ... And I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the flesh of their daughters. This is just a very small sample of the psychological makeup of this evil God, he even advocates cannibalism. Where is the love, compassion and understanding that is supposed to be the symbol of this SkyGod, it can't be found anywhere in the bible but there is an abundance of hate, anger and cruelty. Nowhere in this horrible bible is there one example of Satan ordering atrocities against women, children or anybody. Christians are worshiping the wrong God.

[@man_of_lawlessness]

I prayed to Satan on the 14th May and he listened and came to me when I died on the operating table. He saved me and gave me a mad New namei exchange for saving me the lawless one 😕he also empowered me to perform healing and miracles for the whole world 🌍 to see +it's like having electric in my arm I keep hearing static sounds 😮 24:46 EMF Interference

[@damutae612]

Hallelujah

[@Robert-dx4fq]

Lol truth is in the mind of the beholder

[@SouthernHiker]

❤