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Read OnlineJesus was going through a field of grain on the sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Matthew 12:1–2When Moses gave the Ten Commandments to the people, there was a prohibition against working on the Sabbath. The Third Commandment said, in part, that “you shall not do any work” on the Sabbath (Exodus 20:10). By the time of Jesus, the Pharisees had added much commentary to this law and expanded it to include as many as 39 different forms of work that they believed was forbidden. Included in their list were the practices of harvesting and milling of grain. For that reason, when the Pharisees saw that the disciples were picking heads of grain and rubbing the grain off the husks so that they could eat it, the Pharisees condemned them for violating what they interpreted to be an offense against the Third Commandment.The first thing we can note from this passage is that the disciples were hungry. They were exceptionally devoted to Jesus and had been traveling with Him from town to town so that He could preach the Gospel. They had given up occupation, home, family and income so as to be singly devoted to Jesus and His mission. And as a result of this, they were living in poverty and relying upon the generosity of others. It is in this context that they chose to eat the most humble of foods: grain that they picked as they walked. They didn't complain that there wasn't a hot meal waiting for them at their destination. They were accepting of the many long journeys by foot that they made. They were okay with the fact that they did not get to sleep in their own bed every night. But they did have the basic human need for food, so they picked this grain as they walked to fulfill this basic need of hunger.Though there are many lessons we can learn from this passage, one clear lesson is that of the temptation to judge and condemn others. When we fall into the trap of judging others, there are a few things that are common. First, judging and condemning often is based on perceived wrongs that are inflated and exaggerated. The Pharisees clearly inflated and exaggerated this “sin” of the disciples. In our lives, judgmentalness almost always makes the perceived sin of another far more serious than it is, if it is sin at all.Another common temptation that flows from a judgmental and condemning heart is the failure to even understand the condemned party. In this case above, the Pharisees did not even inquire into the reason the disciples were picking and eating grain. They didn't ask if they had been without food for some time or how long they had been traveling. It didn't matter to them that they were hungry, and most likely, very hungry. So also with us, it is common that when we judge and condemn another, we arrive at our verdict without even seeking to understand the situation.Lastly, it needs to be said that judging others is not our right. Doing so is usually reckless and caused by our own self-centeredness. God did not give the Pharisees the authority to expand the Third Commandment into 39 forbidden practices, nor did He give them the authority to apply those interpretations to the perceived actions of the disciples. And God does not give us the authority to judge others either. If another is clearly caught in a cycle of objectively grave sin, we must do all we can to help draw them out of that sin. But even in that case, we have no right to judge or condemn. Reflect, today, upon any tendency you have toward being judgmental and condemning of others. If you see this tendency within yourself, spend time thinking about the Pharisees. Their self-righteousness was ugly and damaging. The negative example they set should inspire us to turn away from such acts of condemnation and to reject those temptations the moment they come. My divine Judge of All, You and You alone know the heart, and You and You alone are capable of acting as Judge. Please exercise Your authority in my life so that I can perceive my own sin. As You do, please also free me from the tendency to judge and condemn. Fill me, instead, with a heart full of mercy and truth toward all. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Marten van Valckenborch, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
LESSON 198Only My Condemnation Injures Me.Injury is impossible. And yet illusion makes illusion. If you can condemn, you can be injured. For you have believed that you can injure, and the right you have established for yourself can be now used against you, till you lay it down as valueless, unwanted and unreal. Then does illusion cease to have effects, and those it seemed to have will be undone. Then are you free, for freedom is your gift, and you can now receive the gift you gave.Condemn and you are made a prisoner. Forgive and you are freed. Such is the law that rules perception. It is not a law that knowledge understands, for freedom is a part of knowledge. To condemn is thus impossible in truth. What seems to be its influence and its effects have not occurred at all. Yet must we deal with them a while as if they had. Illusion makes illusion. Except one. Forgiveness is illusion that is answer to the rest.Forgiveness sweeps all other dreams away, and though it is itself a dream, it breeds no others. All illusions save this one must multiply a thousandfold. But this is where illusions end. Forgiveness is the end of dreams, because it is a dream of waking. It is not itself the truth. Yet does it point to where the truth must be, and gives direction with the certainty of God Himself. It is a dream in which the Son of God awakens to his Self and to his Father, knowing They are one.Forgiveness is the only road that leads out of disaster, past all suffering, and finally away from death. How could there be another way, when this one is the plan of God Himself? And why would you oppose it, quarrel with it, seek to find a thousand ways in which it must be wrong; a thousand other possibilities?Is it not wiser to be glad you hold the answer to your problems in your hand? Is it not more intelligent to thank the One Who gives salvation, and accept His gift with gratitude? And is it not a kindness to yourself to hear His Voice and learn the simple lessons He would teach, instead of trying to dismiss His words, and substitute your own in place of His?His words will work. His words will save. His words contain all hope, all blessing and all joy that ever can be found upon this earth. His words are born in God, and come to you with Heaven's love upon them. Those who hear His words have heard the song of Heaven.For these are the words in which all merge as one at last. And as this one will fade away, the Word of God will come to take its place, for it will be remembered then and loved.This world has many seeming separate haunts where mercy has no meaning, and attack appears as justified. Yet all are one; a place where death is offered to God's Son and to his Father. You may think They have accepted. But if you will look again upon the place where you beheld Their blood, you will perceive a miracle instead. How foolish to believe that They could die! How foolish to believe you can attack! How mad to think that you could be condemned, and that the holy Son of God can die!The stillness of your Self remains unmoved, untouched by thoughts like these, and unaware of any condemnation which could need forgiveness. Dreams of any kind are strange and alien to the truth. And what but truth could have a Thought which builds a bridge to it that brings illusions to the other side?Today we practice letting freedom come to make its home with you. The truth bestows these words upon your mind, that you may find the key to light and let the darkness end:Only my condemnation injures me.Only my own forgiveness sets me free.Do not forget today that there can be no form of suffering that fails to hide an unforgiving thought. Nor can there be a form of pain forgiveness cannot heal.Accept the one illusion which proclaims there is no condemnation in God's Son, and Heaven is remembered instantly; the world forgotten, all its weird beliefs forgotten with it, as the face of Christ appears unveiled at last in this one dream. This is the gift the Holy Spirit holds for you from God your Father. Let today be celebrated both on earth and in your holy home as well. Be kind to both, as you forgive the trespasses you thought them guilty of, and see your innocence shining upon you from the face of Christ.Now is there silence all around the world. Now is there stillness where before there was a frantic rush of thoughts that made no sense. Now is there tranquil light across the face of earth, made quiet in a dreamless sleep. And now the Word of God alone remains upon it. Only that can be perceived an instant longer. Then are symbols done, and everything you ever thought you made completely vanished from the mind that God forever knows to be His only Son.There is no condemnation in him. He is perfect in his holiness. He needs no thoughts of mercy. Who could give him gifts when everything is his? And who could dream of offering forgiveness to the Son of Sinlessness Itself, so like to Him Whose Son he is, that to behold the Son is to perceive no more, and only know the Father? In this vision of the Son, so brief that not an instant stands between this single sight and timelessness itself, you see the vision of yourself, and then you disappear forever into God.Today we come still nearer to the end of everything that yet would stand between this vision and our sight. And we are glad that we have come this far, and recognize that He Who brought us here will not forsake us now. For He would give to us the gift that God has given us through Him today. Now is the time for your deliverance. The time has come. The time has come today.- Jesus Christ in ACIM
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation" (II Corinthians 5:17-20). The goal of the Christian's ministry is to be reconciled to God and to help others find peace with God also. There are three ways of approaching one in need: 1. Condemnation: judging a person (Romans 8:31-37) 2. Accommodation: making light of sin (Romans 6:1-4) 3. Reconciliation: helping a person in their walk with God (Titus 3:1-7)
Arcana Coelestia 7519. Ashes of the furnace. That this signifies of exciting the falsities of cupidities through presence with those who infest, is evident from the signification of “ashes of the furnace,” as being the falsities of cupidities (of which below). That it denotes excitation by presence with those who infest, is evident from what follows in this verse, for it is said that “Moses sprinkled it toward heaven in the eyes of Pharaoh.” By “in the eyes” is signified presence, and by “Pharaoh” are signified those who infest (as often shown). [2] How the case is with these things cannot be known without revelation, for they are such as take place in the other life, and are not known in the world. So long as evil or infernal spirits are removed and separated from heaven, that is, from the good of love and the truth of faith which are there, they do not know that they are in evils and falsities, for they then believe falsities to be truths, and evils to be goods; but as soon as heaven comes nearer to them, that is, some heavenly society, they notice the falsities and evils; for the truth of faith which then flows in causes them to notice the falsities; and the good of love which flows in causes them to notice the evils; and the nearer that heaven comes, or the more presently there inflows its good of love and truth of faith (seeing that they cannot endure these), the more grievously are they reproached by their own evils and falsities. [3] From all this it can now be seen why it was commanded that Moses should take ashes of the furnace and sprinkle them toward heaven, and that he should do this in the eyes of Pharaoh; also why it was commanded that he, and not Aaron, should sprinkle the ashes toward heaven. For by ashes being sprinkled toward heaven is signified the influx of heaven; by this being done in the eyes of Pharaoh is signified in the presence of those who infest; that Moses was to do this, and not Aaron, is because the truth proceeding immediately from the Divine presents this effect with the evil; Moses being the truth which proceeds immediately from the Divine, and Aaron that which proceeds mediately (n. 7010). From all this it is evident what is meant in the internal sense by the contents of this verse and of that next following, namely, that there would be excited filthy and loathsome things of cupidities together with blasphemies, which are signified by the “sore breaking forth in pustules.” These things are excited when Divine truth flows in, and heaven comes nearer. Difficult states are experinced when there is ownership ( i.e. identification) with what flows in as being 'me'. AC 4151...According to the doctrinals from the Word, the devil is continually endeavoring to seduce man, and is continually inspiring evil; and therefore when anyone commits a great crime; it is said that he has suffered himself to be led astray by the devil. And this is the real fact, although few if any believe it; for as all good and truth are from the Lord, so all evil and falsity are from hell, that is, from the devil, for hell is the devil. From this we can also see that as all good and truth flow in, so also do all evil and falsity, and consequently also all the thinking and willing of evil. As these also flow in, all who have any judgment and are able to reflect, can infer that all life flows in, although it appears as if it were in man. [6] That this is the case has frequently been shown to spirits who had come recently from the world into the other life. But some of them have said that if all evil and falsity also flow in, nothing of evil and falsity can be attributed to them, and they are not in fault, because these come from another source. But they received for answer that they had appropriated evil and falsity by believing that they think and will of themselves; whereas if they had believed as the case really is, they would not then have appropriated the evil and falsity,
Johannes shares on the importance of a renewed mind that helps us in overcoming guilt, shame, and condemnation.
Second Thessalonians Series: 2 Thessalonians 2:12-Those Who Will Experience Eternal Condemnation-Lesson # 36
Second Thessalonians Series: 2 Thessalonians 2:12-Those Who Will Experience Eternal Condemnation-Lesson # 36
The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 13, 2025Apparent Racial Gerrymandering in Tarrant County, TX Draws Condemnation and a VRA Lawsuit. The County's Reply? It's OK. It was for Political Reasons.Tarrant County, Texas county commissioners approved a new county redistricting map June 3rd diluting the votes of Black and Hispanic voters, but commissioners claim the gerrymandering was for “political”, not racial reasons. The map likely eliminates a majority minority district, and has drawn widespread condemnation and a Voting Rights Act lawsuit.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Texas Tribune - (2021) Historically red Tarrant County diversified in the last decade. Now Republicans are trying to divide up its voters of color.Tarrant County - Tarrant County Redistricting 2025Fort Worth Telegram - Are Tarrant's proposed redistricting maps racial gerrymanders? We asked expertsUCLA Voting Rights Project - Tarrant County AnalysisKDFW Fox 4 News - SMU researcher says proposed Tarrant County redistricting 'diminishes' voting powerU.S. District Court (via Democracy Docket) - Complaint in Jackson v. Tarrant CountyCBS News Texas - Tarrant County citizens file lawsuit against new redistricting mapKERA - (Update) Tarrant County approves $250K contract with law firm to fight racial gerrymandering lawsuit Groups Taking Action:Common Cause TX, Lone Star ProjectRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email? Sign up here!#News #Democracy #DemocracyNews #Texas #TarrantCounty #RacialGerrymandering #FairMaps #VRA
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Daniel Guertin from Stillwater, MN. Thank you for your partnership with us through Project23. You're helping get God's Word to people in every season of life. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 10:32-34: And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles. And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise." — Mark 10:32-34 Jesus is leading the way up to Jerusalem—and he knows exactly what's waiting there. Condemnation. Betrayal. Mocking. Beatings. Crucifixion. And yet, he keeps walking ahead of the others. Burn that image into your minds. Most people run from pain. We try to escape it and remove it. Jesus walks steadily toward it, knowing it all, and endures to the end. He doesn't avoid the cross. He embraces it because love leads him forward. His pace isn't reluctant. It's resolved. This is the third time in Mark's Gospel that Jesus predicts his suffering and death. But this time, the details are even more vivid. He doesn't sugarcoat it. He doesn't leave it vague. He tells his followers plainly what's about to happen. And still, we see they don't fully get it. But Jesus does! He's not caught off guard. He's not a victim of circumstance. He's the Son of God on a mission. He is determined to redeem. Jesus knew—and still went. He knew the cost. He knew the pain. But he went… for you. Following Jesus means walking toward discomfort, not away from it. But that's the way of Christ. It's what we are called to do. To follow him anywhere and everywhere. Even though we don't know the suffering that lies ahead, we still follow. But we don't walk alone. We follow the One who went first—and who walked through death to bring us life. So, when you feel afraid of what lies ahead, remember this: Jesus has already walked that road—and He walks it with you now. God, the road we travel today is tough. It's filled with confusion, pain, and suffering. Some of it results from our sin, and some from the sins of others in this world. It's difficult to walk through it and keep following you. But we trust you and your guidance through the pain. In your name, we pray. Amen. #JesusLedTheWay, #CourageToFollow, #Project23 ASK THIS: What emotions does the image of Jesus “walking ahead” stir in you? Why do we sometimes hesitate to follow Jesus when the road looks difficult? How does knowing Jesus faced the cross change how you face your fears? What's one step of obedience you've been avoiding? DO THIS: Write down one area where you feel afraid to follow Jesus. Then ask Him to lead you forward with courage. PRAY THIS: Jesus, you knew the cross was coming—and you still chose to walk toward it. Help me trust you when obedience feels hard or costly. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Lead Me to the Cross."
Today’s Bible Verse: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," - Romans 8:1 “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET YOUR HOST: Carol Ogle McCracken at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are talking about the possibility of losing Eternal Salvation and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Does the book of Jude suggest this isprobable or even possible? Bob will be explaining especially verses 4 and 19. Please listen to this and every
Have you ever asked: + How can I know I am saved? + I thought I was saved, but I fell back into a sin I thought I had conquered. + I turned to Christ and it was wonderful, but now I've lost my desire to read His word, and it's hard to pray. + I was doing well, but then someone sinned against me and I've turned angry and depressed. Did I lose my salvation? + I accepted Jesus as a child, and was baptized. But in my teen years, I rebelled. Am I still saved? Was I ever saved? + I know that according to the Bible, I'm saved. But I don't feel like it. What's wrong? Some Christians are especially prone to doubting. We want to turn to God's word to deal with these things without minimizing them. Today is the beginning of a series. Romans 8:1: Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Several factors make this a standout chapter of the Bible, and they are the reasons we are going to spend our time plumbing its depths. + This chapter defines what it means to be a Christian in many ways. + Arguably this is the most thorough chapter on the security of salvation. + For that reason, it is arguably the most valuable chapter for helping you to have assurance of your salvation. + This chapter is spectacularly rich on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. + The comforts unveiled in Romans 8 answer some of the most important questions you could have about your relationship with God. 1 - The Power Of God For Salvation (1:16-17) 2 - Condemnation (1:18-3:20) 3 - Justification (3:21-5:21) 4 - Sanctification (6:1-8:39)
What does the Bible say about condemnation vs conviction, and what is the difference? Can non-believers even get convicted? What are we supposed to do when we have feelings of being condemned and convicted? Find out now on this episode of the Jack Hibbs podcast.(00:00) The Jack Hibbs Podcast(05:53) Understanding Conviction and Condemnation(13:46) Freedom Through Confession and Forgiveness(23:28) Securing Salvation Through PrayerCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Website: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHn CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND PRE-ORDER:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M999
In this episode's exploration of shadow work in Christianity, Patrick and Jonah venture into territory many ”on the way” find challenging: how to face our flaws, weaknesses, and darkness without falling into either denial or self-condemnation.The conversation begins with a vital distinction between healthy shadow work that leads to authentic humility and the unhealthy wallowing in self-criticism that can become its own form of spiritual ego. Drawing on personal experiences, biblical wisdom from Paul's letters, and the story of the man born blind, they challenge popular religious misconceptions that equate suffering with divine punishment or suggest that true spirituality means instant perfection.A different view of human shadows emerges. Unlike traditions that demand we either hide our weaknesses or punish ourselves for having them, Christ offers a third way: seeing our shadows truthfully while holding them in a gaze of unconditional love. "There's no condemnation in Christ"* doesn't mean our flaws don't exist – it means they're included in the redemption story, valued as the very ground where divine light does its transformative work.Most powerfully, Patrick and Jonah reveal how true spiritual wisdom isn't born from perfection but from integrating our shadows. When we speak from a place that has acknowledged darkness and worked through suffering, our words carry a depth and authenticity that spiritual bypassing never achieves. As Christ demonstrated through the cross itself, sometimes our greatest weaknesses become the most profound revelations of divine love.Some of us struggle mightily with perfectionism or are haunted by past mistakes. Some of us on the way are simply called by Truth to radical honesty on the spiritual path. We hope this episode offers a liberating vision: our entire being—shadows included—is gradually being transformed, through our life in Christ, into a vessel of heavenly light. How might our relationship with ourselves change if we approached our flaws not as evidence of failure, but as sacred ground for transformation?*Paul's letter to the Romans, chapter 8, verse 1.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.
20250610-"How Do We Live"- Breaking the Cycle of Condemnation-2/5-Pastor Ysrael De La Cruz by That KEVIN Show
Title: The Condemnation of the ApostleText: Jude 14-16Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett
Topics: Understanding Old and New Covenants, Mixing Old and New Covenants, Old Covenant, New Covenant, The Danger of Mixing Covenants, Overcoming Legalism, Buffet Line Commandments, Random Bible Application, Carnage from Not Separating Covenants, Jesus Taught the Law's Standard, Matthew 5:17 Law's Purpose, 2 Corinthians 3:6 Letter Kills, Jesus Explained Paradoxes, Impossible Behavior Passages, Matthew 5 & 6 Strict Law, John 1:12 Believing in Jesus Only, John 8:32 Freedom in Truth, Context in the Bible, The Cross as the Dividing Line, Hebrews 7:22 Blood for New Covenant, Colossians 1:26-27 World Saved by Faith, Ephesians 2:12 Gentiles Without Hope, Jesus' Ministry for Jews Only, Exodus 24:8 Covenant with Israel, Galatians 4:4-5 Christ Born Under Law, Galatians 3:28 One in Christ, Hebrews 8:6, Matthew 15:21-28 Canaanite Woman, Lost Sheep of Israel, Unbelief and Self-Righteousness, Galatians 4:4 Christ Redeemed Under Law, John 1:17 Law vs. Grace, Mark 2:22 New Wine New Wineskins, Romans 7:12 Law is Perfect, Galatians 3:24 Law as a Tutor, John 14:6 Jesus The Way, Bursting Wineskins, Old Does Not Mean Correct, Matthew 23:9 Call No Man Father, Revelation 2:4, Early Church Divisions, Romans 3:19 Law Silences, Deuteronomy 6:25 Obeying for Righteousness, Psalm 1:2 Meditate on Law, Joshua 1:8 Prosperity by Obedient Behavior, Matthew 11:28-30 Rest in Christ, Matthew 19:24 Rich Man and Heaven, Matthew 21:12 Jesus Flips Tables, Matthew 23:27-28 Repentance of Unbelief, Philippians 3:1-9 Christ Our Everything, Luke 10:38-42 Martha and Mary, Luke 15:15-32 Parable of Prodigal Son, Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of Talents, Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of Vineyard Workers, Matthew 5:48 Be Perfect Like God, Deuteronomy 4:2 Keep All Commandments, Galatians 3:10 Cursed by Law, Matthew 23:23 Tithing Rebuked, 2 Corinthians 9:7 Give Freely, Ephesians 1:3 Blessed in Christ, Guilt and Condemnation, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Ministry of Death, Galatians 2:19 Dead to Law, Romans 7:4 Released from Law, John 13:34-35 Jesus' Two Commandments, 1 John 3:23 Believe and Love, Matthew 22:36-40 Greatest Commandment in Law, 1 John 5:3 Jesus' Commandments Not Burdensome, Deuteronomy 4:2 Moses' Commandments Burdensome, John 3:16 God's Love, Romans 5:8 Christ Died for Us, Abrahamic Covenant, Receive by Faith, New Perfect SpiritSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
Fr. Kyrillos Ibrahim- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Paoni. Humility is the virtue that makes room for others in our lives. Perfect humility requires self-condemnation. Not all judgement is sinful. Click the icon below to listen.
Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into John 3:1–19, where Jesus explains to Nicodemus that Spiritual Birth is REQUIRED—no one can see or enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. He then reveals that Sincere Belief is REWARDED, as those who trust in the Son are given eternal life, while those who refuse remain in darkness and under judgment.
✣ Free Neville Goddard PDF: manifestwithneville.com✣ God Mode 2025 Retreat: https://godmoderetreats.com✣ God Mode Course: https://unlockgodmode.org----------------------In this lecture, Neville Goddard explores two spiritual diets described in the Bible: bread and fish (material manifestation through imagination) and bread and wine (spiritual awakening through forgiveness). He explains that while imagination can be used to create and transform physical circumstances, true transformation and spiritual rebirth occur when one practices unconditional forgiveness.The bread and wine symbolize the ability to distinguish between individuals and the states they occupy, allowing one to free others from limiting conditions. Neville emphasizes that God plays all roles and that awakening happens when one internalizes this truth. The Western Gate—symbolizing touch and mutual forgiveness—must open for the Lamb of God to be born within. Ultimately, the lecture calls for self-awareness, conscious creation, and the practice of divine love through forgiveness.Key Takeaways:Imagination Creates RealityThe Bible teaches that believing in the fulfillment of a desire will bring it to pass (Mark 11).Persistence in imagining and feeling the reality of desires ensures their manifestation.Two Spiritual Diets: Bread & Fish vs. Bread & WineBread and Fish: The use of imagination to obtain material desires.Bread and Wine: Spiritual nourishment through forgiveness and the recognition of divine unity.The Power of ForgivenessTrue forgiveness involves distinguishing between a person and the state they occupy.By mentally lifting others into a better state, one facilitates their transformation.The Lamb of God and Spiritual RebirthThe birthplace of the Lamb of God is where enemies forgive each other completely.Awakening occurs when one internalizes that God plays all roles.The Western Gate – The Gateway to Spiritual AwakeningThe Western Gate symbolizes touch—the ability to mentally embrace even one's enemies.Opening this gate allows the divine within to awaken.No One is Beyond RedemptionEvery individual is God in different states of consciousness.Condemnation reinforces unlovely states, while forgiveness frees individuals from them.Transformation is InternalOne must shift their consciousness internally before reality changes externally.This can be applied to material goals (bread and fish) or spiritual awakening (bread and wine).Faith and Persistence Are KeyHolding a vision persistently, whether for oneself or others, will lead to manifestation."70 times 7" signifies the necessity of repeatedly uplifting others.The Physical World is a Reflection of the MindAll structures—mental and external—must eventually collapse in the pursuit of truth.Physical possessions are temporary, but spiritual awakening leads to true fulfillment.Awakening Happens IndividuallyThe path to self-realization is personal and cannot be imposed by external systems.True awakening is recognizing that “I and my Father are one.” ***Download the free Neville Goddard PDF Guide at manifestwithneville.com - Discover the transformative power of Neville Goddard's wisdom with this FREE 60-page guide on his 12 timeless principles of manifestation and reality creation.★ Follow the podcast for daily lectures from the mystic Neville Goddard ★FREE RESOURCES:• Join the FREE Neville Goddard newsletter• Join the FREE Telegram Channel• Feeling is the Secret • Full Audiobook* * *The James Xander Trip Podcast:• Listen on Spotify• Listen on Apple Podcasts• Listen on YouTubeDIVE DEEPER:• The Unlock God Mode Course• The Infinite Wealth Guided Meditation* * *ABOUT NEVILLE GODDARD:Neville Goddard (1905-1972), was an English writer, speaker and mystic. He grew up in Barbados and moved to the United States of America as a young adult. Neville Goddard was perhaps the last century's most intellectually substantive and charismatic purveyor of the philosophy generally called New Thought. He wrote more than ten books under the solitary pen name Neville, and was a popular speaker on metaphysical themes from the late 1930s until his death in 1972.Possessed of a self-educated and uncommonly sharp intellect, Neville espoused a spiritual vision that was bold and total: Everything you see and experience, including other people, is the result of your own thoughts and emotional states. Each of us dreams into existence an infinitude of realities and outcomes. 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In this episode Justin dives into the role of the law in the life of a believer, emphasizing that while born-again Christians are no longer under the law but under grace, the law remains relevant for the unrighteous. Drawing from 1 Timothy 1:8-10, he explains that the law is designed for the lawless, sinners, and those contrary to sound doctrine, serving as a tool to bring conviction and humility by exposing sin and the need for a savior. Justin highlights the law’s purpose in breaking prideful hearts, leading to repentance and the recognition of Jesus’ substitutionary work, which imputes righteousness through faith, not law-keeping. He warns against misusing the law or shielding sinners from its condemning power, as it’s essential for guiding people to the cross, where true transformation and new life in Christ begin.
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Here are the key themes and teachings: 1. God's Impartiality as a Model: The Bible frequently states that God shows no favoritism or partiality. This is a foundational aspect of His character and justice. Deuteronomy 10:17: "For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes." Romans 2:11: "For God does not show favoritism." Acts 10:34-35: Peter, recognizing a significant theological truth, declared, "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him." Because God is impartial, His judgment is fair and applies to everyone equally, regardless of their background, status, or identity. 2. Condemnation of Favoritism and Partiality: The Bible explicitly condemns showing partiality, particularly based on wealth, social status, or outward appearance. James 2:1-4: This passage is a strong rebuke against favoritism within the church, illustrating the sin of giving preferential treatment to the rich over the poor. It states, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, 'You sit here in a good place,' while you say to the poor man, 'You stand over there,' or, 'Sit down at my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?" James 2:9: "But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers." This verse elevates favoritism to the level of sin. Leviticus 19:15: "You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor." This Old Testament law highlights the importance of fairness in judgment. Proverbs 24:23: "These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good." 3. Call to Impartiality and Love for All: Believers are called to emulate God's impartiality in all their dealings. 1 Timothy 5:21: Paul charges Timothy, a church leader, "I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing out of partiality." Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This verse emphasizes the unity and equality of all believers in Christ, transcending social and cultural distinctions. Matthew 7:1-3: While not using the word "bias" directly, Jesus warns against being a critic "full of bias toward others," emphasizing that we will be judged by the same standard we use for others. Love your neighbor: The "royal law" (James 2:8) to "love your neighbor as yourself" implicitly demands impartiality, as it means treating others with the same care and respect you desire for yourself, regardless of who they are. In essence, the Bible views bias, partiality, and favoritism as contrary to God's righteous character and a hinderance to justice, love, and unity among people. It calls believers to strive for impartiality, treating all individuals with fairness, dignity, and love, reflecting the nature of God. mind like water-when you drop a pebble, stone or a boulder into a lake lt always responds appropriately.
If you are in Christ, you can live guilt free, under the power of GRACE! Join us today as we unpack this powerful GOSPEL truth. Here's a sneak peak: Grace is freedom from sin, not freedom to sin.
1st-The COMMAND, vv. 4-5a 2nd-The CONDEMNATION, v. 5b 3rd-The COMPASSION, v. 6
IRAQ: KATAIB HEZBOLLAH AND THE CONDEMNATION OF AL-SHARAA AND AL QAEDA 1870 DAMASCUS
[01:10:06 – 01:12:27] — Assassination Rhetoric Against World Leaders Commentary criticizes U.S. figures like Lindsey Graham and Netanyahu for openly suggesting the assassination of world leaders, highlighting dangerous precedent and the erosion of international norms.[01:14:21 – 01:15:37] — Trump Threatens Tehran with Evacuation Warning Trump posts on Truth Social urging evacuation of Tehran and claiming Iran should have signed a deal, fueling fears of imminent U.S. military strikes and raising concerns of escalation.[01:20:53 – 01:23:03] — Israel Accused of Provoking War to Disrupt Diplomacy Israel is blamed for initiating the conflict days before scheduled nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with calls for the U.S. to stop fighting Israel's wars.[01:24:00 – 01:25:01] — Lessons of Regime Change and Nuclear Deterrence Discussion of how countries like Iraq, Libya, and Syria were invaded or destabilized due to lacking nuclear deterrents, contrasting with how nuclear-armed nations like North Korea are treated.[01:52:41 – 01:54:50] — Gold Mining Company Converts Profits to Bitcoin A British gold mining company announces it will convert future profits into Bitcoin, part of a growing trend among corporations moving away from fiat currencies toward decentralized assets.[01:58:14 – 02:06:48] — False Flag Forecasts and Israel's Strategic Playbook A guest draws parallels between historic false flags and current Israeli military strategies, warning of a potential staged event to justify U.S. entry into war with Iran.[02:10:12:15 – 02:14:43:23] — Projection, False Flags, and Iran Conflict Setup Accusations of projection and propaganda are leveled at U.S. and Israeli officials, with claims that rhetoric about Iranian terrorism signals a potential false flag event to draw the U.S. into war.[02:17:14:14 – 02:20:28:19] — Captured Government vs. Shifting Public Opinion Despite alleged government capture by Israeli interests, public support for war and pro-Israel positions is said to be rapidly eroding, especially among younger Americans.[02:30:01:13 – 02:32:17:18] — False Flag Predictions and Strategic Framing Commentary outlines how a U.S. military loss may be staged and blamed on Iran to justify war, with Trump's ‘red line' message interpreted as preemptive cover for escalation.[02:37:45:08 – 02:42:47:13] — Mainstream and Alternative Media Co-optation The conversation highlights the collapse of mainstream media and accuses major alternative platforms of infiltration, advocating for independent outlets that publish uncensored early warnings.[03:06:01:06 – 03:08:06:26] — Anti-War Warning and Moral Clarity Reading from a Lou Rockwell article, the speaker affirms that any deaths from war with Iran would be in vain and driven by elite self-interest, not defense of country or freedom. [03:09:51:00 – 03:15:15:24] — Condemnation of War with Iran A passionate anti-war monologue warns that U.S. escalation with Iran would be immoral and unjustified, arguing that anyone supporting such war does so for corrupt reasons and at great cost to American lives and values.[03:26:07:02 – 03:31:17:27] — Fiat Currency Collapse and Gold's Role A detailed analysis of the post-gold-standard financial system argues that fiat currencies are collapsing, gold is exposing systemic lies, and a major monetary revolution is underway.[03:33:15:19 – 03:37:05:29] — Federal Reserve Critique and Historical Parallels The discussion critiques the Federal Reserve's influence, traces central banking failures from 1913 through the 2008 crash, and argues that modern monetary theory is a proven historical failure.[03:50:34:13 – 03:53:15:10] — Gold as a Threat to Global Financial Order Citing recent reports, gold's rise is presented as a direct threat to the global financial system, with the ECB warning of collapse due to massive unbacked gold derivative exposure. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
[01:10:06 – 01:12:27] — Assassination Rhetoric Against World Leaders Commentary criticizes U.S. figures like Lindsey Graham and Netanyahu for openly suggesting the assassination of world leaders, highlighting dangerous precedent and the erosion of international norms.[01:14:21 – 01:15:37] — Trump Threatens Tehran with Evacuation Warning Trump posts on Truth Social urging evacuation of Tehran and claiming Iran should have signed a deal, fueling fears of imminent U.S. military strikes and raising concerns of escalation.[01:20:53 – 01:23:03] — Israel Accused of Provoking War to Disrupt Diplomacy Israel is blamed for initiating the conflict days before scheduled nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with calls for the U.S. to stop fighting Israel's wars.[01:24:00 – 01:25:01] — Lessons of Regime Change and Nuclear Deterrence Discussion of how countries like Iraq, Libya, and Syria were invaded or destabilized due to lacking nuclear deterrents, contrasting with how nuclear-armed nations like North Korea are treated.[01:52:41 – 01:54:50] — Gold Mining Company Converts Profits to Bitcoin A British gold mining company announces it will convert future profits into Bitcoin, part of a growing trend among corporations moving away from fiat currencies toward decentralized assets.[01:58:14 – 02:06:48] — False Flag Forecasts and Israel's Strategic Playbook A guest draws parallels between historic false flags and current Israeli military strategies, warning of a potential staged event to justify U.S. entry into war with Iran.[02:10:12:15 – 02:14:43:23] — Projection, False Flags, and Iran Conflict Setup Accusations of projection and propaganda are leveled at U.S. and Israeli officials, with claims that rhetoric about Iranian terrorism signals a potential false flag event to draw the U.S. into war.[02:17:14:14 – 02:20:28:19] — Captured Government vs. Shifting Public Opinion Despite alleged government capture by Israeli interests, public support for war and pro-Israel positions is said to be rapidly eroding, especially among younger Americans.[02:30:01:13 – 02:32:17:18] — False Flag Predictions and Strategic Framing Commentary outlines how a U.S. military loss may be staged and blamed on Iran to justify war, with Trump's ‘red line' message interpreted as preemptive cover for escalation.[02:37:45:08 – 02:42:47:13] — Mainstream and Alternative Media Co-optation The conversation highlights the collapse of mainstream media and accuses major alternative platforms of infiltration, advocating for independent outlets that publish uncensored early warnings.[03:06:01:06 – 03:08:06:26] — Anti-War Warning and Moral Clarity Reading from a Lou Rockwell article, the speaker affirms that any deaths from war with Iran would be in vain and driven by elite self-interest, not defense of country or freedom. [03:09:51:00 – 03:15:15:24] — Condemnation of War with Iran A passionate anti-war monologue warns that U.S. escalation with Iran would be immoral and unjustified, arguing that anyone supporting such war does so for corrupt reasons and at great cost to American lives and values.[03:26:07:02 – 03:31:17:27] — Fiat Currency Collapse and Gold's Role A detailed analysis of the post-gold-standard financial system argues that fiat currencies are collapsing, gold is exposing systemic lies, and a major monetary revolution is underway.[03:33:15:19 – 03:37:05:29] — Federal Reserve Critique and Historical Parallels The discussion critiques the Federal Reserve's influence, traces central banking failures from 1913 through the 2008 crash, and argues that modern monetary theory is a proven historical failure.[03:50:34:13 – 03:53:15:10] — Gold as a Threat to Global Financial Order Citing recent reports, gold's rise is presented as a direct threat to the global financial system, with the ECB warning of collapse due to massive unbacked gold derivative exposure. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Demonstrating Dr. Barnhouse's acute understanding of Romans and his heart for effective preaching, these messages skillfully and reverently expound even the most difficult passages in a clear way. Dr. Barnhouse's concern for a universal appreciation of the epistle fuels this series and invites all listeners into a deeper understanding of the life-changing message of Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29
Did you know...?” The voice asked on the other end of the phone. Then spewed a long litany of salacious and slanderous allegations regarding someone on my team. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Corinthians 13. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.
The thing about snakes – why put it up on a pole? And why does it bring healing? What is the type in the OT that Jesus wants us to be aware of? Is there a connection to the Passover feast that they are celebrating? Would Nicodemus have a different understanding about this from his historical and cultural background that we in our era and culture may have difficulty relating to?The snake, the devil and the bite of sin that brings destruction and death compared to the one who takes that sting of death away! It is a type of the cross and a prophetic view of what was to come with the real exodus from slavery to sin in the world of the flesh. The abundant nature of God's generosity to those who believe in him. Condemnation and believing in JesusThe love of God for humankind is contrasted by our love of darkness. How do we identify darkness? By deeds that are evil – by God's definition, which is the only one that counts in the face of eternity!The focus on truth as the means of coming to the light.Matt Carter: The reality of God's love – 14-16 for us and so reveals the need, the reason, the intensity and the demonstration of God's love. The proof of the Love of God is in the giving. The demonstration proves the intensity and assurance of love, not just the words. The sacrifice is the proof more than time or money. Compare gave to sent in 17!The reason Jesus came – 17 sent not to condemn Romans and liberate Jews. To condemn means to judge a person guilty and liable to punishment. The result of belief – 18 the message of the Bible is about God's love and mercy and about man's sin and need leading to the rescue found in Jesus ChristThe response of man – 19-21 our choice
Rev. Emily McGinley preaches from John 8:1-111) Find your sand. Find a way to pause. Take a breath. Count to ten.2) Examine your stones. Ask yourself: Am I seeking justice or revenge? Am I trying to restore relationship or win a fight?3) Practice spiritual hospitality with someone you disagree with. In person.4) Bring your stones to community. Relationships and spaces where we can practice together being called out, called in, and called beloved by God.
The Dangerous Consequences of Indifference Matthew 11:16-24 by Mike Deguzman Isaiah 6:9-10 Matthew 13:13-15 Romans 10:14 Hosea 4:6 1. The Comparison with Children Proverbs 29:15 2. The Character of Wisdom James 3:13-18 John 3:19-20 Matthew 16:25-27 Matthew 7:24-27 3. The Condemnation of Cities Luke 10:13-15 Luke 12:42-48 Matthew 7:21 Application: 1. Recognize Your Indiffernce 2. Repent of Indifference Romans 2:4 3. Remove all Indifference
20250609-"How Do We Live"- Breaking the Cycle of Condemnation-1/5-Pastor Ysrael De La Cruz by That KEVIN Show
The new life of God brings a new law, a new way of existing – alive, not condemned. Broadcast #6827To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.
A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God's Condemnation of the Entire Human Race Subtitle: Romans 2025 Speaker: Joe Morecraft III Broadcaster: Heritage Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/8/2025 Bible: Romans 3:1-18 Length: 54 min.
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1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 6 ContinuedPodcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles
1 Corinthians: A Church Gone Wild - Chapter 6 ContinuedPodcast from Nfluence Church | Granger, IndianaFeaturing: Pastor Lucas Miles
PREVIEW: COLLEAGUE CONRAD BLACK COMMENTS ON PM CARNEY'S SUDDEN CONDEMNATION OF ISRAEL'S CONDUCT IN GAZA. MORE LATER. 1898 GAZA
Father Hudgins' homily: Sin, Righteousness, Condemnation
Officials from around the world are condemning the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC. The attack comes at a time of heightened threats towards Israeli embassies globally, and a global rise in antisemitism, amid outrage over the country's conduct in Gaza. Correspondent Alex Marquardt joins the show from Washington, DC to discuss. Also on today's show: South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola; UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher; NYT investigative reporter Kate Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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