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Wat een ongelooflijk triest nieuws
Ik en heel veel mensen met mij, zullen je enorm gaan missen.
Bedankt voor de steun die je iedereen hebt gegeven, in de afgelopen onzekere jaren.
In deze verwarrende wereld. Waarin jij mensen toch hoop en af en toe een lach gaf.
Robert, strijder rust zacht.
Ik en heel veel mensen met mij, zullen je enorm gaan missen.
Bedankt voor de steun die je iedereen hebt gegeven, in de afgelopen onzekere jaren.
In deze verwarrende wereld. Waarin jij mensen toch hoop en af en toe een lach gaf.
Robert, strijder rust zacht.
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Translation of the Dutch text from Arie:
What incredibly sad news
I, and many people with me, will miss you enormously.
Thank you for the support you gave everyone, in these past uncertain years.
In this confusing world. Where you still gave people hope and occasionally a laugh.
Robert, warrior rest in peace.
What incredibly sad news
I, and many people with me, will miss you enormously.
Thank you for the support you gave everyone, in these past uncertain years.
In this confusing world. Where you still gave people hope and occasionally a laugh.
Robert, warrior rest in peace.
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Our world loves to quote ~ John 8:32
For most people today...
โThe truth will set you freeโ
Is a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true
This can apply to many situations in life
It can be an encouragement to be truthful
For example...
If you speak the truth...
You will unburden yourself
If you speak the truth...
You wonโt have to suffer the pangs of a guilty conscience
Or deal with the inevitable entanglements of lies
โThe truth will set you free"
There are few things more coveted than freedom
People die for it
People pray for it
People strive for it
True freedom comes from knowing truth
The TRUTH
GOD'S TRUTH
Knowing God's truth ultimately comes by living in obedience to Jesus
Truth is not just something we think about or believe in our heads
Truth must be believed in the way we live our lives
In the way we use our words, in the actions we demonstrate toward others
And in our obedience to what Jesus taught
Truth is something we do
And we live
Part 1 / 2
For most people today...
โThe truth will set you freeโ
Is a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true
This can apply to many situations in life
It can be an encouragement to be truthful
For example...
If you speak the truth...
You will unburden yourself
If you speak the truth...
You wonโt have to suffer the pangs of a guilty conscience
Or deal with the inevitable entanglements of lies
โThe truth will set you free"
There are few things more coveted than freedom
People die for it
People pray for it
People strive for it
True freedom comes from knowing truth
The TRUTH
GOD'S TRUTH
Knowing God's truth ultimately comes by living in obedience to Jesus
Truth is not just something we think about or believe in our heads
Truth must be believed in the way we live our lives
In the way we use our words, in the actions we demonstrate toward others
And in our obedience to what Jesus taught
Truth is something we do
And we live
Part 1 / 2
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Part 2 continues...
In ~ John chapter 8
Jesus engaged in extended conversations with his enemies, the Pharisees
They challenged him
They argued with him
They refused to believe in him
But then...
Jesus turned to the Jews who had believed in him and said...
โIf you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you freeโ
~ John 8:31,32
Jesus wasnโt giving a general encouragement to be truthful
He wasnโt talking about unburdening yourself of a lie
He wasnโt speaking a proverbial truism about how education can free people from ignorance.
In ~ John 8:32
Jesus was speaking of a different kind of freedom
He was speaking of the freedom that comes from hearing and believing what he taught
โThe truth will set you freeโ
What Jesus taught was the truth
The truth is that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
~ Romans 3:23
The truth is that God so loved the world, he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life
~ John 3:16
The truth is that there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved
~ Acts 4:12
If you hold to Jesusโ teachings
If you believe his Word and promises
You will know the truth
And that truth will set you free from sin, death, and the devil
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
No one can come to the Father except through him
~ John 14:6
Every word Jesus spoke was true
Everything he did was truth
What Jesus taught and what the Bible teaches about him are unequivocal eternal truths
Through faith in him
And what he taught
ou receive what he came to this world to win for you
Jesusโ teachings free us from the darkness of ignorance
They free us from the chains of sin and death
They free us from the prison of hell
So hold on to Jesusโ teaching
Cling to what he taught
Read, learn, and chew on his Word regularly
Then you will know the truth
And...
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
My Prayer...
To the only true God be glory, honor, power, and praise
Father,
I seek not only your presence in my daily life
But also your pleasure in the choices I make and the things that I do with my life
Please teach me more of your truth
As I pledge to live today in obedience to your word and your will
Please make your truth real in my life
Through the things I think, say, and do
In respect and honor to you
Amen
๐
In ~ John chapter 8
Jesus engaged in extended conversations with his enemies, the Pharisees
They challenged him
They argued with him
They refused to believe in him
But then...
Jesus turned to the Jews who had believed in him and said...
โIf you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you freeโ
~ John 8:31,32
Jesus wasnโt giving a general encouragement to be truthful
He wasnโt talking about unburdening yourself of a lie
He wasnโt speaking a proverbial truism about how education can free people from ignorance.
In ~ John 8:32
Jesus was speaking of a different kind of freedom
He was speaking of the freedom that comes from hearing and believing what he taught
โThe truth will set you freeโ
What Jesus taught was the truth
The truth is that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
~ Romans 3:23
The truth is that God so loved the world, he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life
~ John 3:16
The truth is that there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved
~ Acts 4:12
If you hold to Jesusโ teachings
If you believe his Word and promises
You will know the truth
And that truth will set you free from sin, death, and the devil
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
No one can come to the Father except through him
~ John 14:6
Every word Jesus spoke was true
Everything he did was truth
What Jesus taught and what the Bible teaches about him are unequivocal eternal truths
Through faith in him
And what he taught
ou receive what he came to this world to win for you
Jesusโ teachings free us from the darkness of ignorance
They free us from the chains of sin and death
They free us from the prison of hell
So hold on to Jesusโ teaching
Cling to what he taught
Read, learn, and chew on his Word regularly
Then you will know the truth
And...
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
My Prayer...
To the only true God be glory, honor, power, and praise
Father,
I seek not only your presence in my daily life
But also your pleasure in the choices I make and the things that I do with my life
Please teach me more of your truth
As I pledge to live today in obedience to your word and your will
Please make your truth real in my life
Through the things I think, say, and do
In respect and honor to you
Amen
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This beautiful poem a dear brother in Christ sent me because he knows I'm a poetess ๐
Enjoy listening! ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐
https://youtube.com/watch?v=n0a2ysLPCJI&si=OcsKPv1SP7UKloNt
Thank you, Adonis ๐ป
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True Woman '25 | Behold and Believe by Blair LinneThank you, Adonis ๐ป
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We were made for one thing: to behold Jesus. But weโre so easily distracted by lesser things. In her spoken word poem, Blair Linne confronts fickle hearts with gospel truth, reintroducing you to the Savior you were made to know and believe in.
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Enjoy this beautiful song of which I included its lyrics here below ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐
[Verse 1]
Hide me in Your heart
And cover me with Your Love
And hold me where You are
And fill me with all I'm empty of
Surround me with Your Glory
And shelter me with Your Grace
Be my everlasting story
And define my soul's embrace
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
[Chorus]
I wanna go where it's only You & I
I want time, where it's just me & You
I will wait until You arะต all I see
So I can breathe in the dะตpth of Your Truth
[Verse 2]
Walk with me through fire
You shield me with Your favor
You call me to come higher
You long to heal me at Your pleasure
Reveal through me Your Power
Display through me Your strength
You're my Refuge, my Strong Tower
My rest and my secret place
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
[Chorus]
I wanna go where it's only You and I
I want time, where it's just me and You
I will wait until You are all I see
So I can breathe in the depth of Your Truth
[Bridge]
You and I (I need time, I need time)
Just You and I
You and I (So I can breathe)
Just You and I
[Chorus]
I wanna go where it's only You and I
I want time, where it's just me and You
I will wait until You are all I see
So I can breathe in the depth of Your Truth
https://youtu.be/I334gj0V0U8?si=XgjyXvAMMaUvmxae
[Verse 1]
Hide me in Your heart
And cover me with Your Love
And hold me where You are
And fill me with all I'm empty of
Surround me with Your Glory
And shelter me with Your Grace
Be my everlasting story
And define my soul's embrace
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
[Chorus]
I wanna go where it's only You & I
I want time, where it's just me & You
I will wait until You arะต all I see
So I can breathe in the dะตpth of Your Truth
[Verse 2]
Walk with me through fire
You shield me with Your favor
You call me to come higher
You long to heal me at Your pleasure
Reveal through me Your Power
Display through me Your strength
You're my Refuge, my Strong Tower
My rest and my secret place
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
I'm in You and You're in me, in me
I'm in You and You're in me, yeah
[Chorus]
I wanna go where it's only You and I
I want time, where it's just me and You
I will wait until You are all I see
So I can breathe in the depth of Your Truth
[Bridge]
You and I (I need time, I need time)
Just You and I
You and I (So I can breathe)
Just You and I
[Chorus]
I wanna go where it's only You and I
I want time, where it's just me and You
I will wait until You are all I see
So I can breathe in the depth of Your Truth
https://youtu.be/I334gj0V0U8?si=XgjyXvAMMaUvmxae
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Beckah Shae - Pledge My Heart To You
The official "Pledge My Heart To You" performance video by Beckah Shae.
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For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
Colossians 3:3
[PRAYER]
My old life is over. I left it behind on the cross where You died and in the grave from which You rose. My life is now filled with the mystery of Your grace and lies hidden with You in God the Father. I cherish that mystery. Cherish that hiddenness. In your i am safe.
Jesus, thank you for the mystery of my life.
Colossians 3:3
[PRAYER]
My old life is over. I left it behind on the cross where You died and in the grave from which You rose. My life is now filled with the mystery of Your grace and lies hidden with You in God the Father. I cherish that mystery. Cherish that hiddenness. In your i am safe.
Jesus, thank you for the mystery of my life.
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This beautiful performance of two gorgeous songs that glorify God, is an absolute treat to the soul. Enjoy listening and God bless you ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐
https://youtu.be/kCviin6ZEAs?si=_1cH_OvRyotGBMqq
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Find Me + At the End of My Days (Spontaneous) | Jonathan and Melissa Helser | the Cageless Birds
Our new album "Let God Come In" is out now! Listen here: https://lnk.to/letgodcomein
๐ Our brand new devotional book, FOUNDATIONS, is out now! ๐
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This version of "Find Me" was recordedโฆ
๐ Our brand new devotional book, FOUNDATIONS, is out now! ๐
Order a copy today at https://shop.cagelessbirds.com/products/foundations-01
This version of "Find Me" was recordedโฆ
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Psalm 8:3-4
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
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Forwarded from Gabbi Choong
In order for a curse to land, witches & warlocks need to find an opening of sin or wounds
Even if you are living a Holy & sanctified life, cult trained antagonists will deliberately attack hoping to trigger a response of anger or bitterness
Be aware that there are witches stalking socials
By getting anyone to react and go into flesh & sin, they hook in their curses
Erica explains the witches soul traps in this video
As much as we might like to give attackers a few words, remember they want to create anger & division
You maybe engaging with a
cult member hunting souls
or a blind witch; an unhealed mind control victim with โChristianโ fronts & no awareness of their role to kill, steal & destroy for the enemyโs kingdom
We may pray for their humanity and also pray for their demons of anger/ bitterness, curses & spells to be separated & sent to the feet of Jesus โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives Genesis 50:20
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZlYBpGQLs
t.me/gabbichoong
Even if you are living a Holy & sanctified life, cult trained antagonists will deliberately attack hoping to trigger a response of anger or bitterness
Be aware that there are witches stalking socials
By getting anyone to react and go into flesh & sin, they hook in their curses
Erica explains the witches soul traps in this video
As much as we might like to give attackers a few words, remember they want to create anger & division
You maybe engaging with a
cult member hunting souls
or a blind witch; an unhealed mind control victim with โChristianโ fronts & no awareness of their role to kill, steal & destroy for the enemyโs kingdom
We may pray for their humanity and also pray for their demons of anger/ bitterness, curses & spells to be separated & sent to the feet of Jesus โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives Genesis 50:20
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZlYBpGQLs
t.me/gabbichoong
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Part 1: How Witches Can Trap Your Soul
This is Part ONE from a documentary on Erica Mukisa, an x-satanist. She is a well known woman of God alongside her husband Tim Bamboo Kimani. You can view more from their channel @Lifeisspiritual !
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โDemons enter through โopen doorsโ
โThey have to be given an opportunity to enter. Every person on the face of the earth is a target of satanโs kingdom. He devises a plan to ruin and destroy each person; no one is exemptโ
โSin (especially continual, habitual sin) breaks a hole in the protective hedge, many times allowing a demon or demons to actually enter into a person committing the sin. The scriptures are clear: any dealing with the works of satan opens a doorway in a personโs life for the inflow of demonic infestationโ
There are also Doorways you may not have opened directly, but someone else has opened:
1 A victim of sexual abuse or molestation (a huge demonic door opener)
2 Generational curses (perhaps oneโs ancestors were involved with witchcraft, the occult, or Freemasonry)
3 A victim of black magic โ a witchcraft spell, curse or hex (such as eating cursed foods or drinks, or being charmed)
Word curses.
4 Was dedicated to the demonic realm
5 Childhood trauma
Read more
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โThey have to be given an opportunity to enter. Every person on the face of the earth is a target of satanโs kingdom. He devises a plan to ruin and destroy each person; no one is exemptโ
โSin (especially continual, habitual sin) breaks a hole in the protective hedge, many times allowing a demon or demons to actually enter into a person committing the sin. The scriptures are clear: any dealing with the works of satan opens a doorway in a personโs life for the inflow of demonic infestationโ
There are also Doorways you may not have opened directly, but someone else has opened:
1 A victim of sexual abuse or molestation (a huge demonic door opener)
2 Generational curses (perhaps oneโs ancestors were involved with witchcraft, the occult, or Freemasonry)
3 A victim of black magic โ a witchcraft spell, curse or hex (such as eating cursed foods or drinks, or being charmed)
Word curses.
4 Was dedicated to the demonic realm
5 Childhood trauma
Read more
t.me/gabbichoong
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Het juk der mensen โ Mattheรผs 23:4
โWant zij binden zware lasten bijeen, die moeilijk te dragen zijn, en leggen die op de schouders van de mensen; maar zijzelf willen die met hun vinger niet verroeren.โ
โ Mattheรผs 23:4
Ik ken verschillende mensen die het juk der mensen hebben gedragen.
Niet het zachte juk van Christus, maar de zware lasten die mensen opleggen.
Een jonge man vertelde mij hoe hij vroeger verplicht naar catechisatie moest.
Elke zondag mรณรฉst hij mee naar de kerk.
Zondagse kleren aan, vaste rituelen, vaste regels โ zo hoorde het.
Maar het moeten drukte zwaar op zijn schouders.
Er was geen levend geloof, geen persoonlijke relatie met God.
Het geloof was een systeem geworden, geen leven.
Jaren later sprak ik hem opnieuw.
Hij had voorspoed gekregen in zijn leven.
Werk, stabiliteit, succes.
Ik vroeg hem:
โAan wie heb je deze voorspoed allemaal te danken?โ
Zijn antwoord kwam zonder aarzeling:
โAan mijzelf natuurlijk.โ
Geen besef van genade.
Geen dankbaarheid richting God.
Niet omdat God hem nooit was aangeboden,
maar omdat Hij ooit werd gepresenteerd als een last in plaats van een Vader.
Een vrouw vertelde mij iets soortgelijks.
Ook zij moest verplicht mee naar de kerk.
Niet uit verlangen, maar uit dwang.
Langzaam groeide weerstand, zelfs afkeer.
Het juk werd zwaarder dan zij kon dragen.
Zonder levend geloof eindigde zij als iemand die God losliet.
En dan een vriend van mij.
Hij kreeg een relatie met een โchristelijkeโ vrouw.
Maar wat hij ontmoette was geen genade โ
het was religieuze druk, controle en geestelijke manipulatie.
Niet door Gods Woord,
maar door menselijke regels en interpretaties
werd hem voortdurend schuld aangepraat.
Op een zondag hielp hij iemand met autopech.
Een daad van barmhartigheid.
Maar in plaats van vreugde werd er schuld opgelegd.
Niet door God,
maar door een mens
die meende namens God te spreken.
Dat schuldgevoel werd hem aangepraat,
ingepraat,
opgelegd.
Toen zei hij:
โAls dit geloof is, dan geloof ik liever nergens in.โ
Dit zijn drie verhalen.
Maar er zijn er velen meer.
Zoveel mensen zijn afgedreven door het juk der mensen,
zonder ooit het ware evangelie te hebben gehoord.
Niet door Christus, maar door religie zonder leven.
Door wetticisme.
Paulus waarschuwt hier ook voor.
Hoewel hij spreekt over de Joodse wet,
is de boodschap vandaag nog net zo actueel:
wij zijn niet geroepen om onder menselijke lasten te leven.
Wij zijn vrijgekocht door Jezus Christus.
Groet, Richard
โWant zij binden zware lasten bijeen, die moeilijk te dragen zijn, en leggen die op de schouders van de mensen; maar zijzelf willen die met hun vinger niet verroeren.โ
โ Mattheรผs 23:4
Ik ken verschillende mensen die het juk der mensen hebben gedragen.
Niet het zachte juk van Christus, maar de zware lasten die mensen opleggen.
Een jonge man vertelde mij hoe hij vroeger verplicht naar catechisatie moest.
Elke zondag mรณรฉst hij mee naar de kerk.
Zondagse kleren aan, vaste rituelen, vaste regels โ zo hoorde het.
Maar het moeten drukte zwaar op zijn schouders.
Er was geen levend geloof, geen persoonlijke relatie met God.
Het geloof was een systeem geworden, geen leven.
Jaren later sprak ik hem opnieuw.
Hij had voorspoed gekregen in zijn leven.
Werk, stabiliteit, succes.
Ik vroeg hem:
โAan wie heb je deze voorspoed allemaal te danken?โ
Zijn antwoord kwam zonder aarzeling:
โAan mijzelf natuurlijk.โ
Geen besef van genade.
Geen dankbaarheid richting God.
Niet omdat God hem nooit was aangeboden,
maar omdat Hij ooit werd gepresenteerd als een last in plaats van een Vader.
Een vrouw vertelde mij iets soortgelijks.
Ook zij moest verplicht mee naar de kerk.
Niet uit verlangen, maar uit dwang.
Langzaam groeide weerstand, zelfs afkeer.
Het juk werd zwaarder dan zij kon dragen.
Zonder levend geloof eindigde zij als iemand die God losliet.
En dan een vriend van mij.
Hij kreeg een relatie met een โchristelijkeโ vrouw.
Maar wat hij ontmoette was geen genade โ
het was religieuze druk, controle en geestelijke manipulatie.
Niet door Gods Woord,
maar door menselijke regels en interpretaties
werd hem voortdurend schuld aangepraat.
Op een zondag hielp hij iemand met autopech.
Een daad van barmhartigheid.
Maar in plaats van vreugde werd er schuld opgelegd.
Niet door God,
maar door een mens
die meende namens God te spreken.
Dat schuldgevoel werd hem aangepraat,
ingepraat,
opgelegd.
Toen zei hij:
โAls dit geloof is, dan geloof ik liever nergens in.โ
Dit zijn drie verhalen.
Maar er zijn er velen meer.
Zoveel mensen zijn afgedreven door het juk der mensen,
zonder ooit het ware evangelie te hebben gehoord.
Niet door Christus, maar door religie zonder leven.
Door wetticisme.
Paulus waarschuwt hier ook voor.
Hoewel hij spreekt over de Joodse wet,
is de boodschap vandaag nog net zo actueel:
wij zijn niet geroepen om onder menselijke lasten te leven.
Wij zijn vrijgekocht door Jezus Christus.
Groet, Richard
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The Yoke of Men - Matthew 23:4
"For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers."
โ Matthew 23:4
I know several people who have borne the yoke of men.
Not the gentle yoke of Christ, but the heavy burdens that people impose.
A young man told me how he used to be obliged to attend catechism.
Every Sunday, he had to go to church.
Wearing Sunday clothes, following fixed rituals, obeying strict rules - that's how it was supposed to be.
But it must have weighed heavily on his shoulders.
There was no living faith, no personal relationship with God.
Faith had become a system, not a way of life.
Years later, I spoke to him again.
He had achieved success in his life.
Work, stability, success.
I asked him:
"To whom do you owe all this success?"
His answer came without hesitation:
"To myself, of course."
No sense of grace.
No gratitude towards God.
Not because God was never offered to him,
but because He was once presented as a burden instead of a Father.
A woman told me something similar.
She too was obliged to attend church.
Not out of desire, but out of compulsion.
Slowly, resistance grew, even aversion.
The yoke became heavier than she could bear.
Without living faith, she ended up abandoning God.
And then a friend of mine.
He got into a relationship with a "Christian" woman.
But what he encountered was not grace -
it was religious pressure, control, and spiritual manipulation.
Not through God's Word,
but through human rules and interpretations,
he was constantly accused of guilt.
On a Sunday, he helped someone with a car breakdown.
An act of mercy.
But instead of joy, guilt was imposed on him.
Not by God,
but by a man
who claimed to speak on behalf of God.
That sense of guilt was instilled in him,
impressed upon him,
imposed on him.
Then he said:
"If this is faith, then I'd rather not believe in anything at all."
These are three stories.
But there are many more.
So many people have been led astray by the yoke of men,
without ever hearing the true gospel.
Not by Christ, but by religion without life.
By legalism.
Paul also warns against this.
Although he speaks about the Jewish law,
the message is still just as relevant today:
we are not called to live under human burdens.
We have been redeemed by Jesus Christ.
Greetings, Richard
https://t.me/Dutchchristianvault/930
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The Yoke of Men - Matthew 23:4
"For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers."
โ Matthew 23:4
I know several people who have borne the yoke of men.
Not the gentle yoke of Christ, but the heavy burdens that people impose.
A young man told me how he used to be obliged to attend catechism.
Every Sunday, he had to go to church.
Wearing Sunday clothes, following fixed rituals, obeying strict rules - that's how it was supposed to be.
But it must have weighed heavily on his shoulders.
There was no living faith, no personal relationship with God.
Faith had become a system, not a way of life.
Years later, I spoke to him again.
He had achieved success in his life.
Work, stability, success.
I asked him:
"To whom do you owe all this success?"
His answer came without hesitation:
"To myself, of course."
No sense of grace.
No gratitude towards God.
Not because God was never offered to him,
but because He was once presented as a burden instead of a Father.
A woman told me something similar.
She too was obliged to attend church.
Not out of desire, but out of compulsion.
Slowly, resistance grew, even aversion.
The yoke became heavier than she could bear.
Without living faith, she ended up abandoning God.
And then a friend of mine.
He got into a relationship with a "Christian" woman.
But what he encountered was not grace -
it was religious pressure, control, and spiritual manipulation.
Not through God's Word,
but through human rules and interpretations,
he was constantly accused of guilt.
On a Sunday, he helped someone with a car breakdown.
An act of mercy.
But instead of joy, guilt was imposed on him.
Not by God,
but by a man
who claimed to speak on behalf of God.
That sense of guilt was instilled in him,
impressed upon him,
imposed on him.
Then he said:
"If this is faith, then I'd rather not believe in anything at all."
These are three stories.
But there are many more.
So many people have been led astray by the yoke of men,
without ever hearing the true gospel.
Not by Christ, but by religion without life.
By legalism.
Paul also warns against this.
Although he speaks about the Jewish law,
the message is still just as relevant today:
we are not called to live under human burdens.
We have been redeemed by Jesus Christ.
Greetings, Richard
https://t.me/Dutchchristianvault/930
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A Warning from History: Before & After Islamization
Some 'warnings from history' were provided in episodes 38 & 39 of our TV show (links provided below) when we talked about the Islamization of Iran in the late 1970s, however, it's important to know that it was actually a re-Islamization, because the original, 'Arab conquest of Iran (Persia)' took place in the 600s. So a more accurate, but simple, historical timeline would be:
1) Islamization in the 600s
2) Secularization
3) Re-Islamization in the late 1970s
Ep. 38: "Islamic Fascism - Part 1"
https://youtu.be/7AU96d1LRm8
Ep. 39: "Islamic Fascism - Part 2"
https://youtu.be/beUBOyomZMQ
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Some 'warnings from history' were provided in episodes 38 & 39 of our TV show (links provided below) when we talked about the Islamization of Iran in the late 1970s, however, it's important to know that it was actually a re-Islamization, because the original, 'Arab conquest of Iran (Persia)' took place in the 600s. So a more accurate, but simple, historical timeline would be:
1) Islamization in the 600s
2) Secularization
3) Re-Islamization in the late 1970s
Ep. 38: "Islamic Fascism - Part 1"
https://youtu.be/7AU96d1LRm8
Ep. 39: "Islamic Fascism - Part 2"
https://youtu.be/beUBOyomZMQ
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Scripture often speaks of a truthful, godly life using the imagery of a straight, clear path
( ~ Proverbs 3:6; ~ Isaiah 26:7 )
This is the meaning of the term
"blameless"
No one can legitimately accuse the righteous of wrongdoing
Although they are not perfect...
They live above reproach
They walk with God in humble dependence on Him
Jesus said His sheep...
Those who are true believers...
Know His voice and follow Him
They take the same road He takes
( ~ John 10:4 )
Truly righteous people walk in the Spirit
( ~ Galatians 5:16 )
They walk in a manner worthy of their calling
( ~Ephesians 4:1 )
They walk in love
( ~ Ephesians 5:1 )
And they walk carefully
( ~ Ephesians 5:15 )
By contrast...
The wicked conduct themselves in a way that is right in their own eyes
But wrong in the Lord's eyes
( ~ Proverbs 14:12 )
They pursue evil
And they are at enmity with God
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( ~ Proverbs 3:6; ~ Isaiah 26:7 )
This is the meaning of the term
"blameless"
No one can legitimately accuse the righteous of wrongdoing
Although they are not perfect...
They live above reproach
They walk with God in humble dependence on Him
Jesus said His sheep...
Those who are true believers...
Know His voice and follow Him
They take the same road He takes
( ~ John 10:4 )
Truly righteous people walk in the Spirit
( ~ Galatians 5:16 )
They walk in a manner worthy of their calling
( ~Ephesians 4:1 )
They walk in love
( ~ Ephesians 5:1 )
And they walk carefully
( ~ Ephesians 5:15 )
By contrast...
The wicked conduct themselves in a way that is right in their own eyes
But wrong in the Lord's eyes
( ~ Proverbs 14:12 )
They pursue evil
And they are at enmity with God
Part 1 / 2
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That rejection of truth and godliness often leads the wicked into destruction
In many cases...
If not most...
Those who pursue evil in life suffer the consequences of those sins
Their wickedness brings unrest like the churning waves of the sea
God says...
"'The wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt. There is no peace,' says my God, 'for the wicked'"
( ~ Isaiah 57:20โ21)
The wicked have unrest in this life an also in eternity
Many of the proverbs in this section deal with contrasts between those who are righteous
And those who are wicked
Righteous people follow
God's Will
Bring Honor and Blessing
On themselves
And have Hope
Evil people disobey God
Bring trouble on others
Are hated
And their lives lead to
Disasters
My Prayer today...
Lord,
I acknowledge the times I've fallen short or chosen my own selfish ways
Forgive me, and deliver me from the ruin my own wickedness brings
Help me God, to be honest with myself and others
Choosing Your way of truth
knowing that it's the best way to live
And avoid the traps of my own making
I don't want to rely on others' righteousness
Or blame their failures
Give me the strength to walk in personal righteousness
Trusting You to deliver me
Not my own flawed efforts
I Pray this today in the Name of
Jesus Our Lord And Savior
Amen
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That rejection of truth and godliness often leads the wicked into destruction
In many cases...
If not most...
Those who pursue evil in life suffer the consequences of those sins
Their wickedness brings unrest like the churning waves of the sea
God says...
"'The wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt. There is no peace,' says my God, 'for the wicked'"
( ~ Isaiah 57:20โ21)
The wicked have unrest in this life an also in eternity
Many of the proverbs in this section deal with contrasts between those who are righteous
And those who are wicked
Righteous people follow
God's Will
Bring Honor and Blessing
On themselves
And have Hope
Evil people disobey God
Bring trouble on others
Are hated
And their lives lead to
Disasters
My Prayer today...
Lord,
I acknowledge the times I've fallen short or chosen my own selfish ways
Forgive me, and deliver me from the ruin my own wickedness brings
Help me God, to be honest with myself and others
Choosing Your way of truth
knowing that it's the best way to live
And avoid the traps of my own making
I don't want to rely on others' righteousness
Or blame their failures
Give me the strength to walk in personal righteousness
Trusting You to deliver me
Not my own flawed efforts
I Pray this today in the Name of
Jesus Our Lord And Savior
Amen
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