Ask Pastor John Episode: 1251 Transcript: www.desiringgo...
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@Ben_G_Biegler4 жыл бұрын
"Lack of peace over possible danger is diffrent from lack of peace from possible sinning" so good! I was thinking of Jesus sweating blood in the garden when u said this.
@Drie237 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you.
@deepalisavyasachi50223 жыл бұрын
I was having a tough time making a decision and came across this incredible audio. Thank you Pastor Jhon.
@ardentword5086 жыл бұрын
A good discussion, though I think Pastor John missed the "Charismatic" undertone of this question. Being from a Pentecostal background, I heard this phrase often. When people talk about making decisions because they do or don't "have peace", they often mean neutral decisions (not good or against conscience) such as buying a car, choosing a job, etc. They use this feeling of peace like a metal detector. If they don't have peace, it must mean God doesn't want them to do said thing! Here Pastor John conflates a feeling of peace with a feeling of correct conscience. I'm not sure that's necessarily what the writer means; I think he means should he only make these important neutral decisions when he has some abstract positive feeling towards it. This is certainly how this term has been used by people I have encountered. Now, I fully believe that God can speak to and guide us through our feelings and we can hear from Him, but at the same time we are also flawed individuals who can get these things wrong. A lack of peace shouldn't be the only factor in decision-making. I'd have been interested to hear what Piper makes of this "metal detector" style of decision-making among some Christians.
@redroguerouge6 жыл бұрын
Precisely my thoughts too.
@Vawss_R585 жыл бұрын
345everything I struggle with this too. If I'm ever stressing about a neutral decision I try to take it back to Scripture. Scripture is likely to offer some sort of insight on the situation somehow. If you honestly cannot find anything in God's word to help you decide, and you're sure there's no sin involved, then I'd say make your decision and have faith that God will be with you regardless.
@scotttovey5 жыл бұрын
Some years ago I had a Galaxy 500 and this guy wanted to trade his hornet for my car. Even though I had negative feelings about the deal, I let him talk me into doing it. The results of the deal: He blew the engine in that Galaxy 500 within two weeks. The Hornet; was not as good a car as the one I traded for it. If you are having negative feelings about doing something such as that car trade I made, just say no and be done with it. Just be aware that you may find out later on that doing the thing, would have been better for you. This is the case if you are single and not married. If you are married, the decision will affect your wife, and she has a say in the matter. If she has the same negative feelings that you do, then you have your answer. If she doesn't, you may find that her intuition is a bit closer on point than yours. I have heard many stories where the man wanted to do a thing and his wife was totally against it. It turned out that she was right and he was wrong. This is likely where the sacrifice of a husband comes in. I've never been married so I can't speak authoritatively on that topic. What I can say authoritatively is: divorce does not happen because both partners are giving 100% of themselves to their spouse. Divorce happens because one or both partners are giving less than 100% of themselves to their spouse. Keep in mind that giving 100% of oneself to one's spouse is impossible to achieve. Rather, it is the striving of that 100% that does the job. Never listen to a person that claims to be giving 120%. If that person had given 100%, that person would not be alive to be telling that lie.
@favorite4064 жыл бұрын
@@345everything i struggle as well, if i do without peace, i observed that i never succeed without peace
@ashleytkl30366 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear that too. Thank you Lord.
@marykinuthia57806 жыл бұрын
God is awesome.
@MikeKendrickMusic3 жыл бұрын
Love this!! So Needed this!!! I wish I had this biblical wisdom and guidance when I was younger. So thankful I have it now and by God’s Grace I can teach my teens this today! Thank you!!
@Gracewingz6 жыл бұрын
This was important to discuss. God bless you both
@LessonsInLife5 жыл бұрын
Acting on inspiration prepares you for a new way of life that promises more peace, harmony, and fulfillment, which positions you to fully enjoy life!
@kamalkj84496 жыл бұрын
Another beautifully presented APJ podcast
@mariorodin92463 жыл бұрын
Please pray for me to make the right decision on what college I go to.
@chessversarius22537 ай бұрын
Hi Marioorodin, so 2 years later, what do you think of your college decision back when you wrote this comment? Was it the right one? God bless
@TheCreepypro Жыл бұрын
help us to have your peace Lord give us the wisdom to make good decisions
@jeanzyc.5103 Жыл бұрын
This is the biggest problem in my life and I'm 57. Ever since I got divorced and it wasn't me I'm afraid of marriage. I've been engaged for years. I do love him but I have no peace. And... we don't live like a married couple.
@cmullenmusic3 жыл бұрын
Crucial 💜✞🕊
@KirklandCipoletti24 күн бұрын
But just act every decision I have ever made and growing closer to the word of God and faith, has came with the rebottle with my human nature, my flesh always fights against my steps of faith for God deep down, so the wrestle between conscience and that which is of our flesh, almost made me fall down a deep spiral of rethinking every single step of faith, I have done, if it was sent, because I had doubt, until I was July 25, 2024, 2:33 PM Grimsley reassured that our human nature will always have dealt, and I will need some major assurance on that fact, that every decision that we will ever make our human nature and evil will fight against, Ephesians 6:12-20__ July 25, 2024, 2:33 PM
@prabhakararaorajarapu4296 жыл бұрын
AMEN
@fastjack644 жыл бұрын
What kind of a person would receive something from you that would cause you loss and pain to give it? I would say, I can't let you do that. Now if you're led by the Spirit and you can afford to be generous do it cheerfully.
@belindaelisa56182 жыл бұрын
The Peace Meditation Die Friedensmeditation. Old Lyran written as: Salome gam nan ben Urda - gan njber asala Hesporona! pronounced as: Saalome gam naan ben uurda gan njjber asaala hesporoona! English: Peace be on the Earth, and among all created creations! Deutsch: Friede sei auf der Erde, und unter allen Geschöpfen!
@1689solas6 жыл бұрын
So if I have an overactive conscience I should just not make decisions then? Even if it's not definitely spelled out as sin in the scriptures? I'm not sure that's good advice.
@alfredjohnson26476 жыл бұрын
Try these Voddie Baucham, 'Modern Spirituality and Your Mind' (sermon available on youtube) Garry Friesen, 'Decision Making and the Will of God' (book) Bruce Waltke, 'Finding the Will of God: A Pagan Notion?' (book)
@barbie3796 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@paulpoopslol6 жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as an overactive conscience. If you are a believer, That is just God telling that what you just did was a sin. There are many things that aren't explicitly talked about as being sins but we all know are unhealthy. Pornography for example, I struggled for many years, no where in the Bible does it say it is a sin, but God through conscience convicted and condemned me of the sin of pornography. The Bible does talk a lot about keeping a clean conscience bc God knew that would be an all encompassing word to help us with our actions no matter the time in history.
@TheYokotta5 жыл бұрын
Alfred Johnson thank you for recommending these materials . I’ll check them bc I desperately need some guidance in this issue
@LIFEINSOUTHFLORIDA8 ай бұрын
By "overactive conscious" do you mean Religious OCD or Scrupulosity?
@nymer3136 жыл бұрын
The bible says "Be thou angry but sin not". When is anger sin?
@saritaraquel86896 жыл бұрын
m ferris if it leads to grudges, vengeance, violence, etc.
@tasselah19536 жыл бұрын
m ferris Matt 5:21-26
@tasselah19536 жыл бұрын
Matt 5:21-24
@tessalogan5865 жыл бұрын
After you've done it 😀
@tessalogan5865 жыл бұрын
God has a sense of humour😁
@tessalogan5865 жыл бұрын
No! Remain in your comfort zone!, Better be safe than sorry😁