When Your "Christian Freedom" Becomes "A Stumbling Block" | Church Gone Wild #14

[@elhswy]

The LIBERTY we have, is NOT to see how close we can get to the edge of sin BUT how FAR we can get AWAY from it.

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

Absolutely 💯

[@tohtorirosolli]

Amen. But not by our own strenght but the power by the Holy Spirit himself.

[@MySonshineLife]

Totally agree! It would be wise for all of us, to take a look at the life of Samson. Now I've come to love Samson, and I'm grateful he had one last opportunity in which he was strengthened by the LORD, but what a sad way to die. And how horrible that his eyes were taken out. I have heard it say, that "sin blinds you." Samson did get close to the edge several times. May this not be the case for God's people.

[@sherlockhomeless7138]

That's not in the Bible

[@heavenlycontentedsoaps6453]

👍

[@joshyoungforindiana]

Allen Parr is an amazing Bible teacher and expositor. I hated him when I was a practical atheist and now I love him because he delivers the Word of God with conviction of sin.❤

[@alex12galang]

Amen brother

[@mohammadraghib6415]

Brother you study Quran and Islamic books and watching lecture of Zakir Naik on KZbin

[@mohammadraghib6415]

What is purpose of life this question answer in the holy Quran ch67v2

[@mohammadraghib6415]

"[Jesus] said, "Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet." (The holy Quran ch19 v30)

[@mohammadraghib6415]

"[Jesus said], "And indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.""(the holy Quran ch19 v36)

[@reneefollum4580]

I was raised in a Christian home and when I became a teenager my mother would tell me before going out, “If you can’t come home and tell me what you’ve been doing, then you shouldn’t be doing it.” That statement has carried me a long way.

[@Mrs.SenekiaCliftonOgbeta]

This is excellent. I’m going to use this.

[@IsaiahEli]

If you love God, you will not use his grace as a free card to live like the devil. If you hate the sin, try to flee it, and ended up doing it anyway, the Lord is just to forgive you. If you say I will on Saturday, for God will forgive me on Sunday, chances are you never knew him in the first place. God knows our hearts. May the Lord Jesus return soon! Amen. God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! I made this channel because I felt guilty for not witnessing enough, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!!

[@donaldwortham2409]

I was having a drink the other day and all the sudden I felt quickened not to have anymore at that point. We have the Holyghost who keeps us from sinning he gives us common sense also. Sometimes the Holysprit more obvious than other times but he's always at work. And also sin isn't freedom it's bondage. Remember that.

[@derrickhahn3469]

Yes we are slaves to Christ.

[@Beatrichay]

'Sin isn't freedom, it's bondage' - I will remember that!

[@vernonleewarren280]

Amen. Paul said for us not to use our liberty or freedom to sin. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. As a believer we know what's right and what's wrong because of the Holy Spirit that should be dwelling in us. That's why it's so important to pray daily and read and study God's Holy Word.

[@derrickhahn3469]

@@vernonleewarren280 I agree, but for some strange reason many seem to have never experienced the freedom that is in Christ Jesus. They treat God's grace as bondage.

[@vernonleewarren280]

@@derrickhahn3469 it seems obvious to me that they aren't being taught properly or they are not studying the Word of God

[@peterijioma9166]

Fun fact: Here in Africa, the issue of serving food to idols still stand. I remember as a child we were once told not to buy from a vendor because she dedicated her wares to an Idol. Great video as usual 😁. It really cleared things up.

[@slevinchannel7589]

All Holy Texts have been debunked and proven to be man-made. When will you stop being Sin-of-Pride and accept this?

[@unveiledbeliever7705]

I believe INTENT as well as KNOWLEDGE needs to be looked at.... I do not believe in restricting yourself from doing activities that you are not struggling with for the sake of others unless you are in their immediate company! Then it becomes a matter of intention ✝️❤️

[@vernonleewarren280]

But I would only say this. It's also very important no to do things that you know that are offensive to Jesus and that are sinful. As believers we must be very careful with what we do and what we think because everything is being recorded and we will be judged by it. Satan is always looking to pull us back into serving him

[@lisacox3750]

@@vernonleewarren280 What is NOT sinful though? I'm serious. I can't think of much that is NOT sinful. Not sure the purpose of why we are here if we aren't even allowed joy. Joy is not even for this world. Nothing that is of "happiness" is biblical.

[@vernonleewarren280]

@@lisacox3750 I'm not sure what God you serve or what bible you read but I have plenty of happiness in my life because Jesus loves me and died and saved me from certain death. My joy and happiness is in him. Yes this world is evil and wicked but I enjoy being around freinds and my family. I have fun with them. I'm happy knowing that Ive been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and I'm no longer a slave to sin

[@heatherk167]

Great explanation. I don’t want to be someone’s stumbling block when I know of their struggles.

[@arozzell81]

Well said! The key is knowledge of others, but one thing I'd add is to check your motives on whatever behavior or action. I love this series. Thanks for putting this out there and keep em coming.

[@musiciandeborah1854]

Right!! Motives.

[@kev_igiraneza]

That's right, "MOTIVE" Anything can be sin if it's done with wrong motives.

[@joannepranata9405]

True, do everything for Jesus 🥰✨ and if it doesn't effect your relationship with God and no bad intentions for others it's alright

[@Shofargirl1]

Brother Allen, I had a problem with alcohol many years ago. We grow grapes ..... and make wine......I am never tempted to drink. ...The LORD set me free from alcohol a long time ago. No desire whatsoever ever for it. That's what the HOLY SPIRIT does...AMEN. 🍃🔥🍃

[@skyskrapa8832]

If the Holy Spirit is working in you, then shouldn't you have the spirit of self-control? That's one of the fruits of the spirit. And the bible says wine makes the heart of man glad. It says in Ecclesiastes, "Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.” I am tired of all these people saying they're free from alcohol when they're denying their God-given right to drink. Like it's a bad thing because they had self-control issues in the past. Like we're supposed to rejoice with them because they're free from something when they're really just limiting themselves. Sounds to me like you've been led astray by the drug addiction/rehab industry to think something that you should not. And if you think I shouldn't be saying this because wine is unclean to you, you're putting one verse over another, and God is not divided. Remove all hypocrisies, and desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.

[@michaelalbertson7457]

But you make wine? That would be causing others to stumble. The Holy Spirit would show you that also, sister.

[@JesusUnsheathed_ItIsWritten]

I was also delivered from worshipping the idol/demon of alcohol in Feb, after being an alcoholic for 20 years, God/Holy Spirit convicted me from the demon of alcohol

[@magnaz26]

Thanks for your clarity in teaching God's Word. The exposition of God's Word is a great blessing to me Spirit,Soul, and Body.

[@loveycat5474]

Being a non drinking actually protected me. One time I was invited to a dinner party by Christians in my Bible study group. When I was there I discovered that I was the only woman. All the men wanted me to drink the whine. I refused the whine and drank the only alternative drink being water. But they kept on pushing the whine. I finally just left because I felt so uncomfortable. Years later I realized that they wanted me to get me drunk so they could have their way with me. Women need to be careful about the drinks offered by men, even so called Christian men.

[@Denise-ob8dk]

that's right

[@laurenrtyy]

I’ve been struggling so bad and I need this so BAD

[@marselsandy315]

Live not according to the world, because he came to save the world and gave it to us as duty!

[@sapphirelane1714]

Lol, Pastor Parr! Your analogies and the voices you make have me cracking up! However, I respectfully disagree about the “swimsuit example.” I feel like Christians, especially the women, should dress modestly in order to not cause anyone to stumble-even a stranger! Regardless, thanks for your videos!

[@Shofargirl1]

AMEN!!!!!!🍃🔥🍃

[@Twilight9690]

Amen

[@tammyhall8628]

I highly agree......God created men(Christian or not) to see and respond.....soooo IF you have love for your fellow man, you will dress appropriately.

[@TheSaxMan567]

Every Christian needs to watch this video.

[@shakita9388]

It's amazing how the Holy Spirit moves! I needed this! Thanks Allen for another great video! 🙏🏽❤️

[@thelifeuchoose]

Alot of us needed this.

[@BAM_Ministries]

Heyyy Allen ! Another wonderful video added to this series ! I really appreciate you breaking this down and clarifying ! Yesss 13:36 SAY THAT LOUDER ! Do not project off on to me ! Amen ! You always hit home and i love it! God Bless You for taking time from your busy life and sharing this amazing series with us ! 💞💞

[@joycekallagho771]

13:36.... So true!!

[@irislusinger949]

I was brought up being told, that if I went to the beach, drank wine, wore, make up, and wore pants that I was not right with God and that I was going straight to hell. They would start bringing up bible verses to prove what they were saying, little did they know they were taking the verses out of context. They always come up with " The body is the Lords temple"

[@captaina-aron5897]

I wish the preacher would have explained this to me when I was a teenager.

[@haitianredbone]

Amen, amen! Thank you God for this Word!!

[@dmjasper28]

I HAVE NOT even watched the full video and sooooo excited by just the intro!!!

[@ASortedCollection]

This is very timely for me because I was talking about this last night at dinner. Our discussion was around Christians celebrating holidays and if intention matters. Thanks for this!

[@AdrienneVerniece]

Allen...Allen...Allen‼️ This was soooooo freakin good. This has been a conversation in my household a couple times. Thank you for the clarification. 🙌🏾💯 I think this is gonna free alot of people in regards to how they have previous thought about some of the things discussed in thos video. At least I know for me it had. Thank you for this series...it has been a blessing in me and my families life🙏🏽🙌🏾‼️

[@stanleybell7309]

Thanks!

[@troysgt]

Great video, well done attempting to clear up the misunderstandings on the subject. I also listened to R.C. Sproul and His message “The Tyranny of The Weaker Brother”. These two together are very helpful understanding this issue.

[@cheveuxnoir7765]

I can’t wait to read the comments on this one

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Our liberty as Christians is for serving God. And it is soooo amazing.

[@mj1961christian]

I think if every pastor in America would speak truth like Alan does in his videos the Body of Christ would have a far greater impact on the lost world around us!!

[@Mrs_Awili]

Thank you for another biblically sound teaching! Respecting others is not a quality easily found in this day and age, but this teaching matches exactly to what I grew up with so I praise God for that. Sometimes the struggle I feel in my heart hearing this reminds me I’m still flesh and selfish. I want what I want and I don’t delight in holding back for the sake of others convictions. My dilemma right now is this: I’m getting married in 2wks and I come from a very conservative church which won’t allow me to do or have certain things in my wedding (down to things like only allowing Christian music, no ring ceremony etc) I want to respect them and not offend my guests, but I fail to see that these things hinder there relationship with Christ. There are lines that seem ridiculous to cross for other people to accept me because no matter what you do in life you are risking offense to fellow believers. but In this case I have no choice so I will follow the guidelines given to me and pray that God knows my heart.

[@SpongeBobSquarePantsNickJr]

I live my life to the fullest, dress the way I want, and am responsible for my actions alone.

[@karenwarner7688]

I always get so excited when I see a new video from this series. Thanks for your teaching Allen Parr

[@someoneelseentirely3452]

I ❤ this series. I'm either learning something new, or getting clarification of something I was never sure about.

[@caseywalton6355]

I was told all this when I was beginning the walk of faith and trying so hard to do and understand. It drove me totally crazy. Even to the point where I couldn't fix this one dish because I needed rum in it. How am I going to do that. I can't be seen going into a liquor store. Even after 25 years of my walk with God, this comes at you because of the diversity of cultures in the country. But this teaching gives me a sense of peace . also it opened my eyes to the fact that I once was where you are and if you are coming to me for answers how I should realize that we get on their level and go up one step at a time. We are not to push our agenda or our hangups on others. If your friends are vegan respect that. If your Christian friends like a glass of wine don't cull them. It is not your place to change them into who and what you think they should be. Open up the word and feed them the words of the Bible not your words or your beliefs That's why I love Allen Parr. He's done all the work for us. Save his videos. Watch them over and over again. Write down in an Allen Parr booklet the titles of his subjects and the chaptors and verses they coincide with. He's already done that for us too. Remember faith is the renewing of the mind first. In time other things fall into place. One day at a time Sweet Jesus. God Bless You Allen Parr. Thank you for instilling the desire to not only want to learn more but to acquire the wisdom it takes to put our knowledge to GOOD use.

[@erickwireman9530]

This is probably the best and clearest explanation on this subject ever.

[@nateschultz8973]

This was a good summary of the topic, overall, but it neglected a few concepts. Knowledge also tells us that certain situations tempt towards sin, as a normal rule. The principles discussed in this video are focused on limiting liberty when the temptation arises from differing standards. That rubric of expectation of encountering a weaker brother needs to expand to anyone who might be tempted to sin by your choice. If it's unreasonable to expect a person not to be tempted to sin by a situation we create, we're not justified by claiming that we didn't know. It's wrong even if most of those tempted pass the test. (If we discover that we did or have been doing something harmful and didn't realize it, well, that was innocently done but can't be continued.) We also need to be mindful of *why* we are choosing what we are doing, because liberty in Christ doesn't cover an evil spirit. If the spirit steering isn't holy, the liberty Paul was describing doesn't apply. Try the spirits, brethren. There are dangerous ones that play at being holy. There are many sins (some subtle) to watch out for *in our own minds*. The urge to present one's self as desirable, rich, and successful gets wrapped up in various lusts and pride, even before we consider the effect on others. The question of being a stumbling block is a distinct, parallel consideration. *Why* you want the flash car or attire figures into whether it is, for you, a sin. If *you* wear something *to be sexy*, for instance, you have chosen to *intentionally present yourself* in a manner to incite sexual lusts in your audience. You might not be thinking about it in precisely that way, without there being a meaningful difference. (Desire to feel sexy? That's one of *your* lusts that you're following. Be careful.) If your spouse is your intended audience, that can actually be a holy thing. If it isn't, consider your audience and why you want them to react that way. Displays designed to illicit envy are similar except I can't think of a holy context for that impulse off the top of my head. The principles listed in the video were good and sound but incomplete. Modesty & humility are virtues to cultivate. A loving spirit that realizes it's harmed or harming another will course correct. Intent matters.

[@RajivAnandh]

Thank-you

[@Shofargirl1]

Thanks Brother Allen, I believe the HOLY SPIRIT does convict us for wearing inappropriate garments....or look at movies that we should not look at..... SUBMIT to GOD and we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.🍃🔥🍃

[@thelifeuchoose]

BAM!!

[@Shofargirl1]

@@thelifeuchoose Oh Yes, Bam! We cannot do like the world. We are a Holy people, set apart.🍃🔥🍃

[@Twilight9690]

​@@Shofargirl1 Yes.

[@Jonathan_McConnell]

For my liberties I see how something causes me to sin. So listening to music with cursing would tempt me to curse, so I don’t listen to music with cussing.

[@malindavaneeden1092]

Holy Spirit will lead you and convict you when you are not in God's will

[@Sirie7206]

Timely video. Was really struggling with this. Thanks!

[@traceyburroughs1111]

Tracey Burroughs from South Africa 🇿🇦 thank you for another good video

[@colirich7442]

Awesome message. 1 Corinthians 10:23 says, “‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things are helpful. ‘All things are lawful,’ but not all things build up.” In other words: Yes, we have freedom. But we should use our freedom in a responsible way.

[@isaac_paech]

Showing this to my dad because I find he and I are always at odds with the freedoms I want and the freedoms he expects of me based on his own moral conscience and the struggles that he deals with are then projected onto me and how I live my life. I have found him to have a much weaker conscience than myself, where he will avoid and prevent me from watching any R-rated films and dictate what my sister can wear demanding that she always dress as modest as possible, among other things. What is a struggle for one Christian is not an issue for another. It's not fair for someone to assume every person thinks like them in this regard.

[@stephanieestes5816]

Hello Allen! I really enjoy your channel. I am trying to take in what you are saying. I have struggled with this for years because my flesh wants to watch all the entertainment on TV, wear the 2 pc and do all the things. However the more I have grown in the word I don’t see how those things are good for any believer. I know Jesus would not sit beside any believer and tell them to watch most pg13 movies much less an R rated movie. Most entertainment and secular music includes a level of sex, murder, cursing, fighting etc.. The Bible tells us to think on good things not things in direct contradiction to his word. I believe many times we are a stumbling block to ourself because we want to be like the world. We use scripture to justify our actions and our freedom wrongly. I have the freedom to live as Christ did not like the world.

[@danielkussmaier3736]

Amen. Allen is totally wrong here in my opinion

[@apiper82]

I guess when it comes to a 2 piece bathing suit modesty is out the door since it’s the beach or because we have freedom in CHRIST? Compromising line my brother you teaching people to walk with some of the points in this teaching. Remember we are responsible for what we teach in HIS Name

[@rachelhayhurst-mason7846]

"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove all mountains but have not love, I am nothing." (1 Cor.13:1-2) Thank you, Allen 😃

[@tiahamilton1818]

God really has to be all-powerful to have the ability to ignore all that noise (a.k.a worship w/o ❤)

[@-BekahJoy-]

I live not in America and I have been in a situation where there was food offered to the dead... And I'm loving this particular topic!!!

[@newcreationinchrist1423]

Amen brother Parr 🙂🙏 put others before ourselves

[@gordo191]

Happy and Blessed Sabbath Everyone enjoy the rest enjoy the time with your family,

[@Summerkillens]

Only 20 seconds in and I KNOW I NEED TO HEAR THIS!! FIRE!! Thank God for this!!

[@gideonraynard1324]

Great message. This is a feast to the hungry soul. Thanks Brother Allen

[@jtstaas736]

This is Fantastic!!!!! So much confirmation on this video for me!! Thank you Brother Allen!! I love my freedom and simplicity in Christ Jesus!! 🙌❤️🕊

[@katlegomolokoe4437]

Love covers the multitude of sins, for both the weak and the strong in their conscience 🙌🙌🙌

[@Melody-dx7ji]

This is a great video. There are certain things I feel convicted about because of my own personal struggles with certain sins but I wouldnt (or shouldnt) hold other Christians to the same standard. I do struggle with judging people for convictions I have that aren’t necessarily biblical but more personal. I pray about this a lot.

[@aprillawson4578]

I have learned so much from you! Keep it up! I absolutely love that you want to help us Christians!! I've been with the Lord a long time and I'm still learning!!!

[@aprillawson4578]

My people parish from lack of knowledge!!!

[@jamesblakeman4364]

I really appreciate this video I’ve been worrying about wearing tank tops to the gym and this helped a lot!

[@lisafarmen9367]

Wow, what an eye opening lesson. Thank you so much for this..

[@carolewheeler7620]

I think you did a good job of breaking down the scriptures and what freedom in Christ means . I've really been enjoying the church gone wild series

[@thm8623]

This is another reason why being in tune with the Holy Spirit is so important. The Holy Spirit will convict you of certain things and we must listen to him and obey and not ignore him.

[@jaflenbond7854]

Religious Fanaticism, Atheism, and Agnosticism are worthless and useless. Religious Fanaticism, Atheism, and Agnosticism are against the BIBLE, the WORD of GOD. ATHEISM AND AGNOSTICISM produce and breed superior, great, and powerful Atheists and Agnostics who are being deceived and misled by Satan the Devil to mock and degrade the Creator as worthless and useless, not worthy and deserving to be honored and obeyed as the Most High Sovereign God. RELIGIOUS FANATICISM produces and breeds superior, great, and powerful Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and fanatics of all Religions who are being deceived and misled by Satan the Devil to mock and degrade the BIBLICAL authority and teachings of Jesus Christ about the "Kingdom of God" and "Resurrection of the Dead" as worthless and useless, without any value at all. Fanatics of all Religions were tricked instead to preach and spread the LIES and UNBIBLICAL teachings and doctrines of Satan's anti-Christs about Hellfire, Armageddon, Rapture, Reincarnation, and Trinity. The superior, great and powerful Atheists, Agnostics, and Fanatics of all Religions who were made worthless and useless human beings by Satan the Devil will just die and become worthless and useless dusts on earth forever like the Biblical Adam and Eve, the first victims of Satan the Devil. Believers of the BIBLICAL authority and teachings of Jesus Christ about the Kingdom of God and Resurrection of the Dead will be honored and rewarded by the Creator with ETERNAL LIFE and existence on a safe and peaceful planet earth without sufferings, pains, griefs, sickness, and deaths, without arrogant, cruel, and hateful persons, without liars, slanderers, deceivers, hypocrites, terrorists, criminals, militaries, funeral homes, and cemeteries. Worshippers of the Creator and believers of Jesus Christ are just ordinary and lowly human beings NOT and never will be superior, great, and powerful Atheists, Agnostics, and Fanatics of Religions.

[@-BekahJoy-]

WOW. This whole thing.....!! The topic of alcohol is still something I struggle with because of my upbringing and how strict it was, because we might cause somebody to stumble. Even in the grocery store, we couldn't walk down the aisle where alcohol was sold because if somebody saw us walking down that aisle they would naturally assume we were buying stuff and then we would cause somebody to stumble. Just the random person....

[@raerae62tt]

My husband is an alcoholic. 😥 All of our church friends do not know that. Some of them drink, and have asked him to join. It's such a weakness for him that he is back & forth constantly. I struggle with thinking it's ok, so of course I don't do it. The line is so easily crossed, to have a buzz. My grandfather & uncle, and cousin have all struggled and their lives were ruined. 😥 I really hate alcohol. It seems like a demon to me. I don't condemn others. I have just seen the devastation it can bring. 🙏😥

[@wendymtzc]

I firmly believe the Bible prohibits the consumption of alcohol, you are right, it’s a demon that can definitely ruin someone’s family.

[@danielkussmaier3736]

Allen is wrong here, he says that strong believers can drink and gamble. I am asking if the Holy spirit can live in a person that just puts his money in a gamble machine or drinks alcohol...

[@JesusIScalling777]

Exactly.

[@PastorJacobFrett]

I was just talking about this on my channel. Wow!!!

[@traceyburroughs1111]

Hi Allen. This video makes so much sense. Thank you so much.

[@tgrbac99]

I think the big takeaway is not to think of ourselves first, but to love our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. If that needs us to restrain ourselves from some activities at certain times, it should not be that much of a burden to do that if we love others as Christ loved us. Now, there is also the need for some common sense in which some activities are not even close to being a stumbling block and the other person is being illogical and unreasonable. In that case, a conversation needs to take place, but you should not feel you are causing them to stumble in that instance. Exercise wisdom.

[@naomitatiana7659]

I’m glad I can catch up with these series. Very important for the body of Christ

[@kevindavis4709]

You should do a video on how married folks handle conflicts. Not going to bed mad angry at each other sleeping in the doghouse that would be a helpful video brother since we are talking about church home wild.

[@BrandonLadelleTV]

This highlights a very great passage of scripture that’s usually overlooked, “don’t let your good be evil spoken of.” Romans 14:16.

[@natedavis1277]

Knowledge of Christian liberty does not cause you to stumble - Ruslan KD

[@notashamed333]

A Christian shouldn't want to do anything that would embarrass God. So whether you eat or drink, or WHATEVER you do, do it all for the glory of God. So the question is will God be Glorified in your actions?

[@notashamed333]

@Justin Gary In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matt 5:16///1 Corinthians 10:31

[@laurageorgina589]

Two portions from scripture come to my mind : 1. God used a kind of “stumbling block” when He showed Peter the vision of the unclean animals! That was meant to deliver Peter from his Jewish way of thinking and to make him realize that God had a plan of salvation for the gentiles! 2. Peter was corrected in the book of Galatians about being a hypocrite eating with the gentiles and later when some Jews came he distanced himself from the gentiles! My question is does it happen that when we’re straightforward we risk to offend people but when we’re too careful not to become stumbling blocks we end up being hypocrites?

[@brooklynnlou4]

The idea that you should not lean on your own "Understanding" is dangerous. The only way we can even accomplish this would be to not accept our own thoughts. That is really scary, is it not? How would a person even do this?

[@almabatalla3866]

God bless you and your family

[@JC-li8kk]

After listening to many near death experiences earth stuff like this seems really disconnected from who we are as a spirit. Our bodies are really keeping us prisoners to the pleasures of this world. See your body as an opposing force trying to keep you bound to sin & you will finally be able to master it. You are spirit. You are not your body. Edit: Scriptural Reference: “But I see in my members (body) another law waging war against the law of my mind & making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” - Romans 7:23

[@contextforchrist2395]

This is actually terrible advice. Scripture does not teach this kind of distinction between body and spirit. This is gnosticism, my friend. When Scripture speaks of the flesh warring against the Spirit it is not talking about our literal flesh. Paul even says himself that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Why would he say that if our physical body is trying to keep us prisoners of sin? Our physical bodies are not sinful. The flesh on the other hand is the corrupted sinful nature of man, which is manifested through physical acts with our bodies, but our bodies themselves are not inherently sinful. Scripture actually tells us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God which is our spiritual worship. God is just as much concerned with the physical as He is with the spiritual. I'd encourage you to really rethink your position, because it's clear your argument here is not based on the Scriptures but rather on the experiences of others, which is what you said. Experiences cannot be the foundation for our beliefs as Christians. We must stand on God's Word as the ultimate foundation for what we believe.

[@JC-li8kk]

@@contextforchrist2395 It is the body that seeks to be pleased. That is in a sense where our flesh comes from. Without our body there would be no flesh. It would be impossible to please the flesh without a body. The “near death experiences” I referred to has nothing to do with the comment I made about the body. It was in reference to how much we are focused on the pleasures of this life on earth as opposed to the real meaning of our time on earth. And yes it is biblical. “But I see in my members (body) another law waging war against the law of my mind & making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” - Romans 7:23

[@contextforchrist2395]

@@JC-li8kk 1. Thank you for the clarification on the near-death experiences you mention in your original comment. In that light, I retract from my accusation that your position was based on other people's experiences. Forgive me for that false accusation. 2. You said, "It is the body that seeks to be pleased". Where in Scripture are you getting this idea? The verse you quoted from Romans 7:23 literally says the opposite of what you're arguing. Paul said that he finds in his body the law of sin, which we would classify as the flesh. But Paul does not say that his body is sinful. Again, when the Scriptures speak of our flesh in terms of our sin it is not talking about our physical literal fleshly bodies. I agree with you that it is impossible to please the flesh (our sinful nature that is still within us, though we are no longer a slave to it [Rom. 6:7]) without a physical body but think about this: the physical body we use to please the flesh is the exact same physical body we use to please God. It is the flesh (sinful nature) that seeks to keep us enslaved to sin. It is not the physical body.

[@contextforchrist2395]

@Jason First, to address the verse you quoted, Paul is not saying that material things cannot inherit the kingdom of God because if that were the case then it wouldn't make much sense for Jesus to be resurrected physically and be taken to Heaven in the same physical body of flesh and blood (see Luke 24:39). What Paul is saying here is that our present bodies, the ones we have right now, cannot inherit His Kingdom. But why? The reason is not because of any moral or ethical reason, but because these bodies we currently live in are subject to disease, brokenness of bones, decay, and physical death which are all results of sin, though our bodies themselves are not sinful (see my reply to JC below). This is why Paul then says that corruption cannot inherit incorruption, meaning that disease, injury, and decay cannot inherit a place where there is no disease, injury, or decay. Also, keep in mind that before sin entered the world, Adam and Eve were physical beings, not merely spiritual beings; they were both. Their physical bodies were perfect, and God said it was good. The physical bodies only became corrupted because sin came into the world, but the physical body is not inherently sinful. One more passage I will give is 1 Corinthians 6:20, "For you were bought with a price; therefore, glorify God in YOUR BODY AND your SPIRIT, which both belong to God". That's from the same passage where Paul said that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Paul didn't tell us the deny our body and glorify God in our spirit. No, he said to glorify God in our body AND our spirit. It's both/and.

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

[@robinnewton1061]

Excellent teaching. Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤

[@lefty577]

Great job going into this topic. We are thankful for the sound teaching.

[@sanchitamichael]

Hello Sir. I am so glad you made this. We as a church should be held accountable before it's too late. I don't agree with you on some things you teach but this video is important.

[@melissasours-tyrrell6791]

You were awesome on this subject! As you always are. Breaking down Bible verses with common sense and explanation is the only way to grow in knowledge and wisdom. You are such a blessing to me, and I thank God for finding you. God bless you.

[@BADDMIXX]

Great Teaching Brother Allen! Thank You & Stay Blessed! Praise The Most High Jah! HalleluJah!

[@tweezy5804]

You have to pray and ask God to search your heart like David did, and find out if there is anything you are doing that offends God. I started thinking it was alright to watch all these horror movies, as long as they were'nt about the devil. Started feeling slightly convicted , but brushed it aside, started asking God to help me discern whether or not I should be doing it. For the next two weeks I had horrible nightmares about things in those movies. Worst I have ever had. Yea, I shut that down quick and have not went back and now realize how much influence they were having over my mind. I know God doesn't always work like that, but I thought it was awsome that he did in that situation.

[@bishankhor6908]

Thank you Rev. Parr. I love this teaching. Two things to take home. "Knowledge and Wisdom". Shall work on this harder. 👍👍

[@kaylawainwright6956]

love this, its so solid not just a vague answer and so connected to actual scripture used in context

[@Christcitywpb]

This was really really good. Thank you for this teaching and for giving scripture. May the Lord bless you and your family.

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Luke 22:51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

[@lisacox3750]

This is where I struggle in my Christian walk: I never really had questions until about two years ago. For the first time in my life I had tons of questions and still haven't really gotten the answers I am comfortable with. I guess that's the best way to put it. I don't struggle in my belief in God but with a lot of the other things. The more I read and study the Bible, the less I understand why I exist at all. And that's the part I struggle with. The information and impression I am getting is that "joy" or "happiness" is irrelevant. Our sole purpose is to worship God regardless of whatever has happened or is going to happen. We have no say so in any part of our lives or whether we should feel anything. Everything we do is a sin so we may as well just sit in a corner for the rest of our days. I'm a sinner from birth but I didn't CHOOSE to be born. So, I have to worship God and ask for forgiveness for the sin of my birth when I didn't CHOOSE to be born anyway. Why do we even have to marry or have children if none of it really matters in the end any way. I mean...other than that more people will exist to worship God. I feel numb now when I read the Bible. It just makes me feel sad and like a void. I don't feel like anything I do matters one way or another and I'm just waiting to die at this point. I mean...everything is a sin any way. I'm not suicidal, but I'm just saying...it doesn't seem like anything really matters much. I have never felt so sad and lonely in my life. I can imagine that for some people this is a few steps from how they end up going from being Christian to agnostic. And I never felt this way until I started to dig deeper in my faith. I felt good before...and now I just feel down and I'm having a hard time coming back from it. Again...my life circumstances didn't change other than I started to dig deeper into the faith. I still have the same loving family and friends so that never changed. Yet, being told over and over again via the Bible that my feelings are irrelevant and pointless...it's just kind of hits home. It hits home when you are told that "your" joy doesn't matter. God doesn't care about your happiness. You purely exist to worship and tell people about HIM. But...if I do that...and I still feel worthless...what was supposed to be the takeaway for me? These are the thoughts that have been going through my head for the past 2 years. It's like a Ferris wheel...it just goes around and around just like this and I feel numb now. Has anyone else ever felt this? What did you do?

[@neiland5098]

I understand that there are ideas and questions which can be confusing for believers, for example that it is apparently sinful to listen to music or watch tv shows and the likes, but I do not think these are necessarily defining of the belief, that is the essential meaning, value, and purpose of the belief, although in these areas a lot does come to whether the individual is okay or not. I suspect there are differences from one person to the next, if one person can enjoy a show without being compromised as it were, that is good, but if another is compelled to do something wrong because of what they watch or listen to, then that could be quite problematic. And inasmuch as those differences are somehow related to media or other activities then similarly the individual is to be mindful of what is good or what may not be good in their case I do not think the Bible says or really does convey the idea that our emotions do not matter, if anything I would say it is very much otherwise, how a person feels is very much an essential distinction in many examples. For example the basis of the law is that we try to treat one another with good-will, kindness, and respect, which helps to think about how we are to consider and care for others who may be different to us in many kinds of ways. If we are to fulfil the essential ethos of the teachings and their guidance (Matthew 7:12) then we are to want to try to be mindful of the well-being of others and how we can be kind and understanding to them as individuals (similar to how we would hope that persons would be kind to us in ways that are meaningful to our well-being and personality) furthermore I don't think the Bible emphasises the notion of 'worship' that is often espoused within the belief (so it is not just your idea), most of the emphasis throughout the Bible is about learning to be a kind and good person with and for the sake of others. Most of the meaning we are to try to understand through the teachings, and very importantly for this very subject, what that meaning reflects and helps us to understand about God's will for humanity and existence in its totality, is that love is important and defining, and rather essential to those who want to develop their spiritual lives and personal existence the best example I can give, although not exactly accessible without extensive reading and awareness to the time and place in which these situations developed is the Mt Sina covenant that ensured the Israelites would be blessed in various ways in their daily and personal lives. For example one particular tribe of Israel, I think it may have been Gad, was also blessed with 'dainties', that is delicate foods and the like. The early example of a nation of believers was that of people being blessed in countless ways in their daily and personal lives, as with abundance and prosperity in general the Bible provides some indication of the type of world and existence that is sought and desired for humanity (and all living creatures), that is yet to be realised (Psalms 37:11), and for that matter I don't think the future scenario outlined throughout the Scriptures specifically points to an existence that is defined around worship, for that matter what is indicated is that our relationship and understanding of God will change in those times (Hosea 2:16) there is a contrast now because in many respects we are in a time and place of spiritual turmoil, there is a lot happening that presumably started well before human existence, and these spiritual processes largely culminate during the time of the tribulation, before the world and the heavens will begin to be both physically and spiritually restored, which is why there is so much emphasis on the believers looking after their hearts, minds, and spirits during this time and place, this milieu of human identity and existence in such a confused physical and spiritual state of being having said all that I do understand, respect, and sympathise with your concerns and troubles, I hope some of these ideas help, I actually do have to try to limit comments to avoid the possibility of shdewbenning (deliberate misspelling) but I can probably expand on or further elaborate in subsequent comments and replies if that would additionally help as the Messiah explained to us and what will the truth we can all hope and understand is that God has always wanted us to enjoy life and to have spiritually and personal autonomy (John 10:0) but whilst we can still have hope in those essential principles at this time we are also to understand this is in certain respects a time of personal spiritual danger and confusion so it is important for us to look after our hearts and minds and also to keep trying to learn to be more kind and understanding with others He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Micah 6:8)

[@kenji2342]

Hi Lisa. When I was reading this, I was happy and also sad because I feel the same way. I have no doubts that God exists and that He's the only God. I love Him a lot but many times I hoped that I wasnt christian rather an agnostic, this christian faith just felt like a constant battle. You have to be faithful and obedient even during the worst days of your life, you have to abandon your fleshly desires for the greater good, to be pure and holy, but in the same time people say that you are not saved by your works but faith but then also say if you keep indulging in sin, you are not saved apprently. So much confusion when I study the bible and when I hear advice from other christians. My faith feels so controlling, and so "unnatural", like I have to fight against who I am constantly, my thoughts, desires, dreams, goals, likes and dislikes; everything needed to be aligned to God's will and approval. There's a lot more on my heart right now, but I can't articulate it properly. I tried to leave God before, but I always feel called back to Him. I hope this comment makes you feel better that someone can relate with u. God bless you, I hope you and I can keep walking in Christ despite this.

[@mayencyavelar1286]

I hope I sound loving when I say this, but you guys just need to get out of your heads. I used to feel this way, so restricted and unhappy. Find your purpose in life through Jesus. Do something you’ve never done before. For me it was boot camp for the Marine Corps. When you actually get some real struggles in life, you start to see God’s true power and the joy of living for Him. If your biggest struggle is figuring out if you should watch a show or if something is sinful, that’s when you become unhappy. It’s not God, it’s the fact that you have no real exposure to the real world if that makes sense.

[@lupebarrios3842]

Thank you so much,This clarifies so many questions that I had in the past. It all makes perfect sense. Knowledge is power!! Thank you Pastor Aaron.🙏🏽

[@ManSittinNext2DaMan]

EXCELLENT teaching! I really enjoy your examples and your explanations. This is how I've always read this subject of stronger and weaker consciences. The knowledge of the presence of a weaker conscience should cause us to refrain from becoming the stumbling block, and THAT'S what using your stronger conscience looks like.

[@Me-eq3jk]

I was hopeful you would approach this dilemma. I have been through this myself and unfortunately experienced those who would go out of their way to tempt others for many reasons, unnecessarily. Thank you for all you do ! You have guided me for many years, and no doubt the Holy Spirit is working through you. I can feel it. 😎

[@truthbetold9781]

This is a really BIG one. Lots of contention regarding freedoms with most Christians viewing faith and conscience as cookie cutter. There needs to be much study on this issue.

[@hiptoalieu]

This is gonna be GOOD!

[@paulmalum2529]

But Brother Allen, in as much as I agree with almost every part of what you said, I think I differ with you when it comes to the part where you talked about having 'KNOWLEDGE' of someone around you who may be struggling. Personally I think that as a believer (using the example of drinking wine in an open place) it is best that you avoid it completely. Because who knows if you will see someone that you may need to preach to in that same place but then that person already believes that drinking wine is not a Christian thing to do? And remember, the Bible teaches us to be ready to preach in season and out of season.

[@urbanyouthjusticeinc.3750]

Excellent job explaining this

[@bridgettwilbert1964]

We must be careful not to offend a sensitive or younger Christian or, by our example cause him or her to sin. Praise God for this lesson.

[@happyami102619]

Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@MikeLawson-cj4kt]

Chuck Swindoll gave a message one time that I believe, was aimed toward more mature Christians. He mentioned how some people will see a "six-pack in another Christian's refrigerator and try to 'counsel' them about it." (Some paraphrasing here, I heard the message quite some time ago.) I think we should look out for other Christians who aren't quite as well-versed in Scripture as we are but some Christians tend to hold back in their growth, because they like being a PIA to other Believers. Those are the ones who need to take a closer look at their walk with God.

[@TheCatholicYankee]

Brother Allen, this video was great. The material was well presented and really addresses modern day issues while bringing it all back to the Word of God. Thank you

[@zeldahughes4905]

Allen , Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!… This teaching was soooo needed!!!… God has gifted you with the gift of breaking His Word down so that others can understand clearly!!.. God Bless You 🙏🏽

[@tanyatremble583]

Great teaching. Thank you and bless you💚

[@krustysurfer]

I think if we follow what is written in the book of first Corinthians about what Love is,,we will do well. Thank you brother for God bless you your loved ones and that the body of Christ. Pray often for the repentance and salvation for the world.

[@jaflenbond7854]

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[@godswarriorx7269]

I like how you present the word of God in a awesome way ( the way you talk is superb)