The reason Why I left the Amish Lifestyle Behind

I grew up in the Middlefield Ohio Amish settlement in an old older Amish church. I left the Amish lifestyle due to their religion. When I compared it to the teachings of the Bible, I found that the Amish culture does not teach or believe what the Bible teaches, and I decided to leave the Amish community. Growing up, I had a lot of questions about our lifestyle, and I thought I'll get answers when I was ready to get baptised. But I was wrong because when the time came, I was told to do what everyone else in the community does and not to question. I started to realize that the Amish members themselves don't understand their religion, and many things in the Bible they take out of context. It was a very confusing time of my life, but after searching and reading for myself, I found the answers to my questions, and I knew I couldn't continue living the Amish life. My family tried their hardest to keep me from leaving, but I am so glad that did.

[@Brotherdirt1]

Praise God, Sister. I never really knew much about the Armish. My family contacted me more when l was a drug addict than when l become Christian. Jesus is worth everything.

[@millermiller44491]

I grew up in the same area. You are spot on, and your experiences are very similar to mine. It is not always an easy road, but God is always faithful. Stay strong🤎

[@TheAmishWay]

This is awesome! I'm glad there's a lot more people coming out. It is a brave move and can be challenging and difficult for most.

[@AmishToChristian]

You are absolutely right! Praise Jesus! 🙏

[@jodymarie428]

Knowing you since 2008, I always knew there was something different about you. Watching you grow from a lovely amish girl to a beautiful God fearing woman is inspiration. I love you friend ❤

[@AmishToChristian]

Thank you for the heartfelt comment! 😊

[@Humbertopsilva]

Amazing testimony! God bless you, sister!

[@robertpridmore5373]

Thank you for sharing. I have a friend who is Amish, but separated from me by distance. He is a wonderful person and doesn't live in the Amish community.

[@rcstout6475]

Thank you for your testimony and courage to stand strong in faith of the Lord Jesus. You are an inspiration. I did not grow up in an Amish family but lived in an area with many Amish communities and had many interactions with Amish people. I did not grow up in a Christian home, either, but was saved at age 19. Although my family never shunned me for my faith I realized there were things my family did that I could no longer do. Your experience is very difficult yet I’m grateful for your story. Thank you and please keep sharing.

[@rayburkholder3090]

So glad you came to know the truth!! ❤ I am currently writing a book about what the Amish believe vs what the Bible teaches. Stay strong!

[@AmishToChristian]

Yes! That is an awesome idea! I was thinking if I had more time, I would write a book as well. I'd love to read it.

[@julienielsen3746]

God Bless you.

[@TheAmishWay]

This is awesome! I'm glad there's a lot more people coming out. It is a brave move and can be challenging and difficult for most. Congrats on your journey and May God Bless You Martha! ❤

[@BoostAutoYT]

Yes, and a lot seem to be leaving from the Geauga/Ashtabula Counties

[@ironton655]

You are such a brave, young lady for standing up for your beliefs! I commend you for that. I live in Southern Ohio where there are a lot of Amish people and even had a young Amish couple that lived right across the road from me and the man left the Amish for reason's unknown to me, but the lady is still Amish, dresses Amish and dress her 2 children as Amish. I have spoken to them a few times and always enjoyed talking to them, they were very nice people. But sadly, they bought new property and moved a few miles away. I miss seeing them too! I am a Christian myself and I go to a small, country Baptist church here and there is one lady that has left the Amish that goes to our church too. I have found that many of the younger Amish people leave due to the Amish not teaching the true Word of God and I had always thought that was one thing that they stressed very strongly, but I guess I was wrong. I do respect the Amish; they are a very hard-working group of people. But I do understand people leaving because they want a closer relationship with Jesus. I will be looking for more of your videos and thank you for posting this!

[@oshea2300]

I hope and pray your family gets saved. Proverbs 21:1. Love them, don't give up, Show them respect, don't offend them needlessly and try to reach them with the gospel.

[@user-qx8mv5sj8h]

Thanks for sharing.You are a very beautiful and intelligent Young Lady. Best of luck in everything.

[@solrgroovy]

What an eye opener! Very honest. Thanks for your insights.

[@mnelpn2008]

You are very brave and i will pray for you and your family, i have family in Middlefield Ohio and know the community well. I have Amish friends in Middlefield and they are great people but i feel their beliefs are not parallel with teachings of Jesus Christ. I am glad that God has opened your eyes and your heart and has revealed himself to you. God bless you and good luck in your new journey. I support you as a sister in Christ! Love in Him!

[@TheAmishWay]

It sure does take a lot of courage for one to leave the Amish or any kind of strict religion. I'm glad she made the move.

[@AmishToChristian]

Thank you! Praise Jesus! 🙏

[@AmishToChristian]

Thank you for the heartfelt comment!

[@paulmcdaniel7838]

Thank you for being brave and courageous I have learned a lot from you about Amish

[@carolinajackson7621]

I was also confused between catholicism & biblical christianity

[@jennifermccarter8509]

You are an incredible young woman!! To seek God out the way you did and then to be shunned by your family because you chose the true Living God breaks my heart but what courage it must have taken! Keep reading his Word but it sounds like you already have found the Truth! Praising Jesus for your testimony! God bless you always!❤

[@EncourageFaith]

Great job, Martha! Such an amazing testimony. God bless.

[@sabinaberariu3478]

You are blessed and Christ is showing you the truth. Keep praying to Him and keep your gaze on Him only. Seek and you will find. ❤

[@Tokeepmypromise]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos. I'll be praying for you. I know you've had a difficult journey but God has a very special plan for you and you're a gift to the Kingdom of God! 😊

[@ryanm7249]

Thank you for sharing your story. Also, hello fellow Ohioan! I’m a Clevelander. I know Amish life is sometimes around Mansfield.

[@fredsimmons2793]

Your a pathfinder and the light you carry will help lead people out of Babylon.Our Lord is coming,let us lift up our heads and rejoice.

[@BoostAutoYT]

Congrats on your journey Martha, much love from Midwest Ohio. Keep your chin up!

[@Barbara-pe2jf]

Thank you for giving your testimony.

[@srobearl]

Organized religion can be such an obstacle and stumbling block.

[@Buckaustin2214]

When my Dad was growing up, in the 60s and 70s, he said a lot of guys tried to become Amish so they wouldn’t get drafted.

[@dianeblack8849]

A true Berean...the Word is truth...God bless you

[@dlbard1]

She has been taught the trinity, not biblical.

[@marcushochstetler4829]

We left as well and I know and can relate to everything you said and God bless you!

[@antoinecabrera8086]

Great testimony . Bless you and stick to Jésus our Lord and Saviour. John 3.16,17,18

[@user-mk7df1xo8o]

Amen so many more Bible truth then what “main stream” Christianity teaches. May God lead you into all of His truth. 🌺💕🥰

[@araber78]

Actually there is nothing wrong with the Amish lifestyle, it's the Amish religion that is wrong, I have a similar testimony, I left the at age 38 a few years ago

[@Nan-59]

I’m number 339! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I think that’s pretty cool! 😎 ❤❤

[@Tmhjr_Baskar]

Greetings :) I live in Ashland county..well, ashland/wayne line. Wayne county is literally just 1/4 mile east, lol. Not Amish, but most of my neighbors are. They're definitely old order, but my direct neighbors aren't quite that way. I know the sect in my area is very rigid so the stuff they use boggles my mind of how they can get away with things. Maybe its profession based? I really don't know. Anywho, the man of the household is a blacksmith. He's been my neighbor for the past...6 years I think? Keeping track of time isn't my strongest suit. I'm a recluse, so.... I tell ya, I was really happy in 2022 to get some ice from them. That storm that year was Nasty. Twisters came through my area and that ice helped out big time. I'm still dealing with fallen trees from that system. On the plus side, have so much firewood now it's gonna last a loooong time, even if a blizzard comes through, lol. Don't suppose you've visited Eli Yoder's channel, have you? Preaching Trucker, ex-Amish as well.

[@AmishToChristian]

Yes, they definitely get away with things they should not! I noticed that a LOT since I left. And I have checked out Eli Yoder a little bit, I'll look into his channel.

[@Tmhjr_Baskar]

@@AmishToChristian well, I mean in the sense that they have things other Amish don't. Either the fam really trusts us (which I hope is actually true) or they just don't care too much about the bishop. For the record I live on the family farm, just in an isolated part of the property. I pay rent, but I'm also rarely seen (in fact, I'd honestly be surprised if more than 1 household even knew of my existence here). That said, my fam and I barter with the neighbors and Elijah and my father speak of the Bible often. He genuinely seems to care about the Word, but at the same time seems content with his life in the Amish. To be honest, I've never known another Amish family quite like his anywhere around here. They have a lot of kids, that's for sure. Youngest one was born just two years ago. 15 kids, though a few have left the nest by now. I have a question for you, if you don't mind. I've been reluctant to get into it with Elijah too much because it (he asked why I looked so young and I told him) ended up his kids avoiding me...but do Amish have something against Eunuchs? I was born as a natural born eunuch 47 years ago. He treats me the same as he always has, but... You don't have to answer if it makes you uncomfortable. I just hope it's not what I think...that they're truly avoiding me for that reason.

[@AmishToChristian]

Definitely, not all Amish are the same. Some might be open to discussing the Bible with a non-Amish person. To answer your question, I would say yes, they probably felt very uncomfortable when you told them because there are certain topics that Amish do not talk about at all, even with family.

[@bandit1blue01079]

I have always had an interest in learning different religions. Christianity vs Amish or Christianity vs whatever. You just gained a new subscriber. I can’t wait to see more!

[@beththoreson9216]

I love that searching the scriptures led you to the truth! Jesus is the only way!

[@williamjones3462]

Thank you for the video. I hope it attracts lots of viewers in the future. Searching the Scripture for yourself is what All Christians should do. Non-Amish are not exempt from Scriptural error either. I still cringe when I remember some sermons I heard as a child. (I am 75.) And a recent one where a pastor I held in very high regard allegedly said the Jews deserved Oct.7 because they refused to accept Christ as Savior. Sad to hear your family is shunning you. That is contrary to Scripture. It is not as if you were committing adultery and refusing to repent.

[@user-gt3zw9le2t]

Many Christians are coming to this conclusion. I was catholic. Put the word first read the Bible study with other christian have fellowship but trust in jesus by faith alone by grace we are saved. The devil is hard at work Amish people are no exception to sin guarding your heart comes from the word. Be in the world not of it. Amen to jesus that he freed you from the enemies lies.

[@OrthodoxChristianBeliever]

I've heard alot of horror stories about The Amish!!

[@arneedlund8512]

As a exJW I know how it is to miss all you relativs and exfrends. I cud not even had a chanse to explean or say god baj. But God is good and most importent. Praying for special the nice ones that they will be humbul enaf to be saved. And for the others to. God knows best. Praying for ppl and animals that suffer alot. Praying for all my brothers and sisters in Christ, Israel, inisent adults and children.

[@AmishToChristian]

I am so sorry you had to go through that! It can be very challenging when you make a decision that you know is right, but your family rejects you because of it. God bless you!

[@arneedlund8512]

@@AmishToChristian thank you. BLESS you to ❤

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

Yes JWs also shun those that leave the cult.

[@Gottesgeliebteskind]

Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields-along with persecutions-and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10,29-30) God bless you, sister ❤️

[@notless2003]

At 21 if she wanted to date and get married she would have to become baptized in church and do what other people would do, like she would "HAVE TO GIVE UP HER PHONE"? Wait, WHAT! Sorry I couldn't watch beyond that point. Just wow.

[@greenlimabean]

An example of what’s not in the Bible that the Amish teach?

[@jakejack8641]

The Bible says that a woman is to have her hair covered when she prays prophesies or worships. It says nothing about the style it must be or the 11 rules on how it must be made. The amish will excommunicate and shun if you don't follow those rules as equal to Bible authority. Applies to all clothing religion they have. I grew up 2 miles east of Middlefield, my dad's an amish bishop there still. Thank the Lord Jesus for His truth to overcome the brainwashing of lies from the amish community!! Hallelujah amen!!

[@AmishToChristian]

The Amish are told that Jesus died for our sins, but they never explain why He had to die, which dismisses the whole point. They teach that you have to obey all the rules, and that is how you get a chance to go to heaven. But the Bible clearly says, only through faith are we saved, and there is nothing else we can do that will help us to get saved.

[@realpine]

@@AmishToChristian Jesus died for our sins. it explains why Jesus has to die. it is cleary written in bible. in old testament, people sacrificed sheep doves etc to redeem their sins. but later people just formalize these sacrifice and commit sins. well it is like we just steal kill hurt others as unbelievers and one day they sacrifice animals and commit sins again. God want us repent our sins and try not to sin again. Not comit sin and sacrifies. ans people corrupted God gave new testatment to us which is Jesus. He is God wearing human body coming as baby as us. He comitted no sins even he lived in human body. and He sacrifice his life and human body as sacrifice which mean paying our debt of all the sins of all the people. and God want us to believe Jesus as saviour and repent our sins and not comit sin again. But we comit sin again eventhough we repent and cleanced our sins. so we repent all our sins and ask for forgiveness. and humble before God to pray and read bible not to sin again until we reach to Fathers house. Be glad all the time. Jesus saves!! I love amish people they has a way better society than average protestant chuch. I think. but there is no perfect society as people want fame greed desires and so on. so amish made strict rule to follow. again there is no perfect human society and regulation. so Jesus shed blood for cleansing our sins if we repent and ask for forgiveness.

[@hayfieldhermit9657]

@@jakejack8641 1 Corinthians 11:15 But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for her hair is given to her for a *covering*. - As long as she has her hair on her head, she's fine....

[@user-xn7uu9jt9q]

Were you raised Schwartzentruber?

[@AmishToChristian]

No, I was raised in the Old Order Amish. Swartzentruber Amish are WAY more strict.

[@user-xn7uu9jt9q]

@@AmishToChristian Yep. Kinda Iron Fisted Control Freaks if I understand that correctly.

[@rusumarius5875]

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[@doncc6080]

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[@oshea2300]

If you died tonight, are you 100% sure you would go to heaven? God wants us to know for sure and his word tells us how we can know. Eternal life with God is a free gift. Jesus Christ paid it all for you. He took your punishment so you can go free. The gospel. Jesus Christ died for your sins, according to the scriptures, and that he was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. Acknowledge your a sinner, ask Jesus Christ to forgive you, put your trust in his finished work on the cross / his shed blood that can cleanse your sin.. and ask him to forgive you and save you. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

[@AmishToChristian]

Amen! That was so perfectly said. To answer your question, yes, I have been saved for about 2 years now. Praise Jesus! And since in the Amish we are taught we can not know we are saved, it took a while for me to really believe it in my heart.

[@williamgeddie4261]

Trusting Jesus is what matters most. Pray for your family, but seek God's purpose. Jesus freed us from religion. It's all about a relationship with Father God through our Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you

[@SevenThunderful]

You are very brave. Being estranged from your family is a steep price to pay. But Jesus said in Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple". Thus you have made the right choice. Jesus first and your family will perhaps come around and get saved.

[@julienielsen3746]

True Christianity is not a religion, that has man made rules and traditions that have to be followed. True Christianity is having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and living by the truth of God's Word. I pray and ask God to open the hearts and mind of your family and friends to hear His Word when it's preached to them. And for Him to send the right laborers to them that will preach them His Word concerning salvation, and anything else that they need to hear from His Word. I believe I receive them saved and Blessed. In Jesus Name. Amen.

[@davidhussell8581]

Jesus is the Word, the Logos, whilst the word of God, the Bible, is a Christians guide to belief and behaviour, in life.

[@MJS2376]

Visit an Eastern Orthodox community - come and see! ☦️

[@oshea2300]

My sister, the music is a little too much.

[@AmishToChristian]

😅 Is it too loud? Or just annoying?

[@hayfieldhermit9657]

@@AmishToChristian I thought it was fine. I actually didn't notice the music until I read this comment.

[@oshea2300]

@@AmishToChristianI'm not trying to nitpick, and I don't want to be critical, it's just a little unbecoming for a Christian. Its worldly. Your content is good and I appreciate what you're doing. Praying that your family gets saved.. and that God surrounds you with loving members of his family in the meantime.

[@AmishToChristian]

I will check into it, okay?

[@JamesMiller-d5h]

I don't care if you don't believe in the Amish religion but if you don't believe it then don't talk about it

[@annawhitis4251]

Always walk with God & Jesus Christ , stay away from false prophets !!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊