What does it mean to renounce the world?

[@ICXC_NIKA-k9t]

rulers of the past rose and died. while christ, ruler of all, died then rose☦☦

[@WorldRenounced]

Amen

[@John-e6s8j]

Thank you, we are not called to "success" "wealth" and "comfort" we are called to follow our Lord Jesus Christ in love, service, and sacrifice. This world and the prosperity gospel lead to a wasted life chasing material things and treating God like a magic lamp.

[@WorldRenounced]

@@John-e6s8j Very well said

[@aleksandarjovcic]

Very true, well said.

[@WorldRenounced]

Thanks!

[@synnergems7356]

may the lord jesus have mercy on all of us!

[@solidarnosc14]

I love your beard and hair, it looks like you could be an apostle! I am commenting for the algorithm, because this needs to be seen by more people, especially in these times...✝☦

[@WorldRenounced]

@@solidarnosc14 Haha! Thanks for your support and God bless you

[@Renegreeney]

So epic!!!!✝️

[@A.b-n3z]

❤

[@m1ye492]

just found this channel. subbed and gonna share with my friends :)

[@WorldRenounced]

Welcome! Just getting started :) Thanks for your support!

[@mdpete4071]

Beautiful video, keep at it!

[@WorldRenounced]

@@mdpete4071 Thank you brother

[@-jl.]

commenting for the algorithm, keep it up ☦

[@WorldRenounced]

@@-jl. Thanks for your support 🙏

[@GGT_89]

so should i give up tv ? and computer time ? or are those things still ok ?

[@WorldRenounced]

@@GGT_89 Your time with your devices is okay in moderation. It’s more about the kind of content we consume that we need to be cautious of. God bless you

[@mccashmax9156]

What would you say about someone who is Orthodox Christian but is still involved in political issues. Are they attached to the world to the deficient of their souls or are they doing God's work on Earth? I find that many saints (i.e. John the Baptist, St Paul and many OT prophets were involved outrightly in political issues - particularly when exposing injustices to the point of their own martyrdom).

[@WorldRenounced]

Good question brother - like you said St Paul and many others were directly involved in issues of their time. Our Lord tells us “Render unto God what is for God, and unto Caesar what is for Caesar”. I think that the distinction between being in the world and being involved in political issues is when those issues directly infringe on Christian values. For instance, in my country, the U.K., there is an upcoming vote on whether we should allow Assisted suicide. I have wrote directly to my member of parliament to express concern and ask that she would oppose the bill. Matters that do not relate to our faith however, should be left to the state. God bless you.

[@Udanti7]

Brother in Christ, how can I connect with you?

[@WorldRenounced]

I've just set up a discord server you can reach me here :) discord.gg/YzM9MUmchG

[@brittanymwancientlight]

Vieauful

[@Zoevandyne]

why did Jesus appear live and die only in one historic moment, only in one geographic place, only after many other civilizations rose and collapsed?

[@WorldRenounced]

@@Zoevandyne Good question! His timing was perfect at the height of the Roman Empire, and he revealed himself to a loyal few so that, the word could be spread in such a way where not everyone is forced to believe. That is the gift of free will, God does not appear to everyone right now, because that would be forcing them to believe, instead he offers us the choice.

[@JerryGossettjr]

not sure if thats in the bible. but if you want to renounce the world. believe on the lord jesus christ and youre saved. renounce the world i guess that would mean to live in obedience to god

[@WorldRenounced]

John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever

[@JerryGossettjr]

​@@WorldRenounced i already know what it says man i have a bible too

[@JerryGossettjr]

@@WorldRenounced unless youre just trying to defend the gospel somehow. how can you get the sprinter out of his eye when you have a log in yours

[@WorldRenounced]

@@JerryGossettjr you said not sure that’s in the Bible so I presented it to you.

[@JerryGossettjr]

@@WorldRenounced you presented to me how to walk in obedience