I find , it's a matter of conviction. Some would say video games are a waste of time, and doesn't bring glory to God or strengthen the relationship, but I'm alone 164 hours a week (including a full time job) so when I play a game, a. I choose something that is appropriate and I wouldn't be ashamed of if Jesus knocked on my door. B. I lament and consider the word of Jesus in everything I do. C. I make sure that a hobby stays a hobby, it does not replace my prayers, it's not something I "hurry through" my commitments to God in order to play. It is a means to charge the batteries so that I'm fresh minded for better things like Bible Study, but also a way to relax without idle hands or thoughts. Now others...they might play video games to escape God, or to act out violent or inappropriate fantasies , which would make it not a glory to God but self glorification. If you climb mountains because you wanna taste the air God supplies, have the solitude to hear God's voice, to see His work and sunrise from a different angle and appreciate His glory....then I think it's great. But if you climb mountains to brag to others, or because you enjoy the thrill of possibly losing your life that was bought and paid for in the blood of Jesus Christ, then I'd say it is not a glory to God. I'm just simply saying, my personal opinion is to involve Jesus Christ in everything we do. Have a personal and real relationship with Him, not just in prayer, or at Church, but in everything you do. Jesus is the roommate that I've always had, the best friend, the teacher, and my personal Savior. That's just what I believe, I don't want to say I have the answers, I'm just doing my best
I love to knit and it amazes me the complexity of something that seems so simple at first. I find it making my relationship with God deeper as he shows me the nuances of Him and the world he created. I was even able to have a knitting group at my campus ministry for awhile where people could come and learn to knit and talk about their lives and relationship with the Lord and others. I also find that in my school and work and home I can find the complexity of life humbling. Praise the Lord for He is good!
There is a ministry at a church I attended when we lived in a smallish town for a couple of years. They knitted dresses and blankets and other items for safe house for children in a developing country. It was much needed and a tremendous blessing to the children...it was also a wonderful time of sharing and communion for the women ar the church.
I love to crochet. Many times, I have felt guilty about it. It is enjoyable and takes a lot of time but the end products make it all worth the time. I have wondered if God were pleased with it.
My hobby is reading ever since the beginning of last year i would read litterally from 8 in the morning to 3 at night, including school and eating in between. This happened till July last year when i found the Lord Jesus Christ and started seeking a relationship eith Him, i stopped having the desire to read compleatly Until January this year where i started reading and its not like the things i read were bad, i just found it so hard to put it down and spend time with Father and our relationship now is not as strong as it used to and till now iv been desperatly trying to get it back to the way it was because it hurts. I Love God and i just really cant continue on like this, i think its actually time let go of reading. Its not going to be easy AT ALL but im doing this for HIM ... Well me because u cant let Him Go not now not ever. I promised id never let go of HIS HAND that was the only promise I ever made to Him i cant break it I said that nothing could ever tear us apart.
I'm a history buff to the extreme, especially concerning Biblical history. I would love to make a career of it, teaching the history within the Scriptures. Though most times it becomes an idol. Crazy to think something like that can become an idol, lol. However, when I'd study Kings and Chronicles (a truly agonizing, yet enriching experience), I'd find myself amazed at it all. Through the pain of understanding the complex chronologies, I gave thanks to God because I needed His help even to just figure out the date of when a king reigned (an entire complexity in itself). I know that what I love to do can glorify God, and even edify His people. Yet it can also become an offense to Him when we make it about ourselves.
I understand this completely !! I’m on this path to seeking truth above all else and that’s mostly led me to wanting to become a Christian apologetic. I try to remind myself to not let the desire for truth overwhelm my relationship with God and also not to do it for the wrong reasons like for arguing with other people lol
That’s awesome! I’m the same way with my photography. You should link me some of your stuff! Here’s my print shop if you wanna see my work! aarondunnmedia.darkroom.tech
@@simonecher1353 I think there is nothing wrong with sowing, it is in fact, a skill. As long as you are not sowing clothes so that you can better expose your body in a sexual way or anything bad. Sowing would be totally okay. My grandma sows, and used to be a professional sower in russia. And my grandma is a Pentecostal Christian(very strict) and goes to church 4 times a week. Regardless of that, her sowing skills has blessed my family many times over! She even knitted her kids clothes, taught my mother how to knit/sow and she made me and my sister clothes later on! And my grandma recently sowed me a blanket since i am tall and need a longer blanket to be comfortable. That hobby/profession blessed us. So, hobbies can actually be a way for god to bless others! Think about it: How many times has music, poetry, writing, and art blessed others? Think of your sowing that way! How could i bless others later? God made you the way that you are and put in interests into you for a reason! Focus on the good interests and desires. God calls us to think about everything good, pure and admirable! Also ask: Does your hobby take you away from god, by taking up your time or by changing your desires to a wordly mindset. If not, and instead, it provides you a time of peace and does not make you stray away from gods will, it is totally okay. But if it is a hobby where it is purely done for yourself then limit the time to a healthy manner.
Hobbies are part of a healthy balanced lifestyle. I literally burned out 2 and half years ago and I developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. My whole life turned into living nightmare. I am still on the uphill of my recovery. I used to think hobbies were a waste of time and money, because I could have been doing something "productive" or "holy." I know have a totally different perspective. Hobbies are essential for healthy lifestyle. Our minds and bodies need some pleasure and fun. It's healthy for us! And we can still be zealous for Christ and His Kingdom. There's a Christian book called "Zeal without Burnout" that talks about this problem. I highly recommend it! Americans are some the busiest, hardest working, stressed out people on the planet. Christians are humans that need close friends, hobbies, sleep, fun, rest, and food. Without these things, we will eventually burnout; either in a Chronic Illness, or a mental/emotional burnout. We are not God.
Yep its kinda like sleep, exercise or nutrition. You wont find verses commanding us to do them but they are good for our health and indirectly our soul if done in moderation to the glory of God.
@@AChristian316 exercise isn't good for people with ME/CFS. The CDC finally realized this a few years ago after recommended it as a treatment for ME/CFS.
Whenever I swim in the lake, I draw closer to God. Every time I am in nature, I glorify him above all else. Blessed be God Almighty, all glory goes to him, Amen.
It's a great way to look at the matter: if you can't glorify God with it, don't do it. If it's hard to glorify God with it, you probably should replace it (the harder it is, the more likely). And if you can but you're not: examine it! What should you do, then? Always seek to be thankful to Him for what He's given us, and to not place the gift before the Giver. And, indeed, if it is something that you can involve others with, to enjoy time with them and to be 'salt and light' in their lives as well, all the better. I've a long way to go, but Jesus is faithful. And one more note: 'holiness == happiness.' Don't try to 'cheat' your way to happiness, thinking that you can do better by going outside of God's will - you're not smarter than omniscience, and you didn't 'get something' that He missed. It's kinda silly, when you think about it, how often we think our own way is better! He loves us enough to die for us: should that not then act as a powerful reminder that His commands are for our good?
I see you have anime art as your pfp? As someone who watches anime myself, I'd like to know how you personally glorify Him when you indulge yourself in it and other Japanese media?
My hobby is to knit 🧶 hats, and scarves 🧣 and gloves 🧤 , baby blankets. And give them to charity. I also make quilted baby blankets and give them to our local pregnancy center that promotes life. I usually spend several hours a day on my hobbies. I can’t work because of a car accident. So I take what I make and give it to charity. I’m often told by people in my church that I spend too much Time on my hobbies.
I don't know what they mean by too much, however, I think it would be cool to get some fabric labels made that say: from God to you made by Kathy Arvin psalm 319 (or change it to your favorite scripture)
I listen to sermons and other Christian material (like this video!) online while knitting, and it helps me focus :D Each stitch is like a bead on a rosary!
Interesting topic. I was just last night making a mental list of things in my life that glorify God, and on that list I included (besides "spiritual" things such as morning devotions, church, leading women's bible study) my cycling, knitting, and cooking. What a blessing to know that God values those things in my life.
I am collegiate baseball player and I often struggle with having discernment regarding God in/and sports. The nature of sports is to perform and to win of course. But should I be willing to do anything and everything to do so? What should my ultimate goal and focus be? Should I be thinking I must win at all cost? Or should all be secondary to tend to the heart and souls of my guys and be a light for Christ through serving and connecting? It is something that I think about often as I have increased my playing time. When you’re on the bench and not playing as much, you are able to connect more frequently with your teammates. But when you’re on the field, you’re the guy. You have to focus and you don’t have the same opportunities to connect as deeply or as frequently with your teammates. I feel as though I neglect the hearts and souls of my teammates when I’m starting because all I want to do is serve and connect with them. This season I’ve tried to focus more and have that increased competitive edge. Not to where I think it is sinful, but definitely to a point where those who are close to me notice a difference in how I carry myself. If I am being honest, it’s not something I have meditated and prayed on. But it really can be hard in the context of sports to desire so badly to win but also being careful (as a follower of Christ) to do all things on the field that are honoring to Christ. How can I approach the last month of my season through the utmost honoring of God but having a healthy competitive edge above opposing teams?
My hobby of cycling is a place where I feel so close to God. I pray and just talk to Him on the bike outside, in the mountains. It's awesome. Anyway, I ended up turning this hobby into a business by coaching other cyclists. I felt it was a calling, but there were some doubts. So, I talk to my athletes 1x1 a lot about all kinds of things. Well, it's been just 2 years, but one of my athletes has been struggling... Since the trust was already there, I got him some help through my church. He's now starting to talk about Jesus... I can see where he's going and it's so exciting! I feel like this "hobby" of mine brings glory to God, it makes me tear up and am so thankful. To think that it's helping to lead someone to Christ, wow.
I write poetry as a hobby. Btw, the "Baby" here is a metaphor for the rebirth of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Make Way for Baby! He's been waiting patiently for many months so long. He's been nesting nice and cozy in His womb and growing strong. And now He has decided to come tearing out-- through cramping muscles, burning flesh, and spines that splinter into! He'll leave us shaking, trembling 'fore His glorious task is through! But I wonder if He'll be upset… or angry at a few of His well-intentioned relatives for whom He's overdue. For some haven't been prepared to make an offering, to welcome Him into this world for all His suffering. Some haven't been excited about His soon arrival… instead we've wondered if He'll inconvenience our survival. “Will this Baby hurt us…? Will He demand too much…? Time and money spent toward all His needs and such…?” “Will Baby make us miserable living on the straight and narrow…?” Well, misery does love company with every fallen sparrow-- into crime and rape and vicious lies that lead us to the hearse. I think it's safe to say, without Him, we've done worse. I bet we'll be relieved to see what joy Baby brings… see Him forgive our sins, our stains, and all our shortcomings. We'll see Him comfort and love us despite the way we are… if we repent He'll wipe our eyes from wrongs made near and far. And now at last - He's coming! I feel my sides seize up! But for all my crippling pain I cannot drink from this, His cup. Can't others feel this pressure in all surrounding areas? Surely, I'm not the only sainted mother in hysteria. So soon, sweet rapture, we'll see His face-- all else will melt behind Him. All fear and doubt and agonies, His touch will bless and bind them. This Baby offers love, it's what He comes to share… along with peace eternally-- if our own cross, we bear.
Wow, thank you for sharing your poetry with us! Strange that I am seeing your poem this morning after having had a dream that I was going to have a baby. In my dream I was getting tests done because the baby was coming, but I did not even know how it happened (or even who the father could have been - I am unmarried). I have been fasting more often these days, so maybe there is indeed some meaning behind it!!
Paul only mentions enjoying creation to the glory of God one time in the new testament, and even then, he says that in this time you should focus on other's needs rather than, and above your own. The rest of the new testament is about sacrificing and surrendering our lives to Christ, devoting ourselves fully to the Lord's work and to other people - even if that causes us suffering and pain. The truest joy does not come from 'enjoying God's creation', the truest joy is living in surrender to Christ and seeing Him touch countless lives around you. It's the purest, deepest, most beautiful joy that no hobby or pleasure could ever offer you.
Don't you realize? Whenever God works in someone's life, that person becomes a new CREATION. So in a sense the truest joy does come from enjoying God's creation, because He is the author of salvation. He created it. I do understand what you're saying though. And I think it all boils down to loving the Creator above His creation.
Thank you very much for covering this question! I am a passionate piano player but often times I feel that I am by the fact that I am unable to afford a good instrument that would help me work out precise techniques. Then I start to question if I am being held back by something, or so and start to doubt my abilities. However I once heard Michelle McKinney Hammond talk about what charactarises the god given talent in us individually, which would be true about my musical ability. As a result I started doubting my own abilities in light of the given situation. I prayed a lot about this issue, non the less this is not yet resolved. God is putting me to a test. However my fears and insecurities never vanished and having heard this helps me greatly understand the circumstances of my situation. Thank you and god bless!
I play Golf, and spend money on etc, but i believe its of course possible to glorify God, it can at times make me lose my temper or get frustrated, but i believe its almost a test from god. There are many sportsman with faith in christ
Hello, I’m from Panama, I’ve heard this like 3times this is awesome. I would like to know if there is any chance to translate this to spanish, like with spanish subtitles from Desiring God. This is such a blessing and there’s a lot of people that don’t understand English.
one of my hobbies is skateboarding, I've always liked going outside and hanging with friends and also going out into the world and having fun experiences when skate. And also when i skate theres somethings that just remind me of God or makes me have God in my mind(for example) if your going off a stair set, its a leap of faith right? reminding me that God has me and still is there when i fall. Skateboarding has taught me diligence and to not give up. But because of the community is it best to just switch me hobbies?
"I am the Lord YOUR GOD, who brought you out of Egypt, OUT OF the land of SLAVERY. You shall have NO OTHER GODS before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall NOT BOW DOWN to them or WORSHIP them; for I, the Lord YOUR GOD, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. Exodus 20:2-6
My hobby is collecting figurines... I don't idolize them but I do admire the craftsmanship that is put in them. Usually they are just meant for display. If I have someone over, usually they are a talking point since they look really realistic and almost like little people. If I lost them in a fire, I wouldn't feel tragic. They do increase in value of the years as they become more rare or in demand, if the right price is offered I would sell them and use that money to invest in something more practical or useful like a house or something... anyway I think I've questioned myself whether or not my hobby is God glorifying... which I don't know. I look at them with amazement but I always reflect on how much greater God is for creating us and every detail in existence.
If you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning. Romans 14:23
What ever you eat drink or do, do for the glory of God. Ask yourself with out trying to convince yourself- is this what God really wants me to do? Would this glorify him? Would this make him happy?
Ask God, I think you can write stories that are inspired from Biblical Truth and even point to it, like those movies based on real stories, but ask God and decide with Him, I want to glorify Him through a game called Survival craft 2, its basically a game where you are left to survive in wilderness, its full of animals both friendly and hostile, your goal is to survive as long as possible, of course you should kill the hostile animals but you can even have pets and make a village or anything, I wonder how can I glorify God through this and I hope you can help me
what about about misson craft , you play a character whose job it it to go to a hostile land as a missionary and evangelise to and baptise the un-contacted tribe there, all the while traveling through the dangerous jungle, fighting off animals and crafting tools, as well as setting up a camp for the local people , as you forage and build them a water well a church and wine press ect , while still finding time for your character to pray and read scripture. And you get one life and when you die either from old age or by an animal or poisonous plant, you have an animation of the character going to heaven. there really isn't any good christian work games today so theres a big opening for you, but you must graft and work hard @@vladdragos501
Those three questions are challenging to think through. There is barely anything not ministry-related that satisfies all three... I like to play musical instruments and I’m not sure how that glorifies God or serves other people.
I like to collect rare and fast cars. To address Piper’s three questions: 1. It glorifies God because I do it to the glory of God, I see God in it, more in love with Him. The angles of the body, the engine design, all of it is reflection of His glory and wisdom. 2. It is refreshing me because I feel so happy when I see these cars and drive them. They are exciting and relaxing. 3. I am involving others by drawing many people to start a conversation about the cars which I turn around to give thanks to God for and ask if they know Jesus. Yet, i can’t help but feel these three questions are insufficient but Im glad Piper said it’s not about the money or time spent.
@@reginaldchesterfield8110 I agree! I like what he said about qualitative over quantitative. I think these questions are more about "how" we spend time on our hobbies and less so about what they actually do. Because collecting cars can also be not glorifying to God, just as me playing music can be not glorifying to God.
I box as well i try to glorify him by having fun asking God to help me learn new techniques,to do better in sparring stuff like that hope this helps 🙏🙏😁
My hobbies very much can glorify God, especially if they involve others as well. They can be a way to reach the lost and make connections that would otherwise be difficult at best. However there is a danger too. If they include things are exciting, then they can become too important. And you can become out of balance rather quickly. I have been riding dirt bikes since I was a kid, at one point I had to set them aside because I was out of balance. You can not assume that it is ok to continue to do if it leads you away from your relationship with God. I suppose that could be true of many things but there are some hobbies that are more dangerous because of the adrenaline that fuels the activity.
I love armwrestling but I just don't know if it's good or not. Sometimes I feel like it drives me away from God. It's very much adrenaline fueled and arm-wrestles tend to be kind of vulgar.
@@Hallowed_Ground But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning. Romans 14:23
I collect butterflies and moths, it really does put God's creative genius on full display! (but, of course, I can't eat them though😅, they would probably taste like dry, disgusting snacks)
@@devinsanders8596 Cool! You should come to Sweden some time and catch one of the rarest butterflies in the world while also basking in the beautiful Swedish nature / mountains. The butterfly is called Boloria Chariclea. It only lives in one very rural mountain valley and only 100 of them have ever been observed! In Sweden we have something called allemansrätten, it means that you're allowed to freely roam nature sleep in it etc but you can't ofcourse destroy stuff or leave trash. I'm also interested in moths & butterflies, hope you catch it someday!
I’m a little confused about this. How am I supposed to glorify God in everything? One of my hobbies is reading, I love to sit down and enjoy a good book ( normally fictional and fantasy) and have fun reading the story. Is this something I can’t do now? Or how am I supposed to glorify God with that? I heard that you can thank God for His many gifts and acknowledge that he blessed you with them ( one in this case being books) and that is a way of glorifying him. It’s not like reading distracts me from God or is an idol. But are you saying I should drop reading all together or something? I don’t know I don’t feel like I’m getting the message here :(
Invite God into your reading - He’s given me some pretty cool lessons from unlikely places. Check out Lorehaven for reviews of fantasy by Christian authors and share those books with friends. Join any book club and just cultivate loving relationship over discussing common reading material.
@@Etherah thank you, this actually helped. I forgot that you can also look for God in this that may not necessarily be specifically “Christian” because he made all things. And also that you can glorify God through other people and building relationships and community
I like to buy fast and rare cars. I can see God’s wisdom in how each of these cars are designed. Yet I feel guilty about the millions spent... but i guess i shouldn’t because it meets all three of Piper’s criteria?
Hi Pastor John. I am concerned about the past. Can you please tell me what does the Bible say about our pasts as compared to what the psychologists/psychiatrists say? My wife's too focused on her past right now. She really has a hard time forgetting about her past. She's too focused on dealing with her past in a psychological way rather than biblical way. It's hard because the bible says to move forward but psychology says differently. Thanks! GOD BLESS!
What were the hobbies you used to have? I used to be an avid gamer, and it were not even violent games. I loved racing games like NASCAR 98, but in December 2022 I was revealed through what I read that what I was doing was a waste of time. I am 9 months clean now. Praise God! 🙏🏻
I've wondered that for a while. When I was in the world, I was obsessed with star wars and Legos. I would continuously day dream and think about me being in the star wars universe and playing a part. When I got saved, star wars was discarded along with a majority of the world and I wanted to keep my mind and imaginations focused on God and His kingdom. But I kept falling back, not to star wars, but to other fictional universes that I created. It is very difficult to keep your mind pure, free from the world, but praying for a renewal of your mind, remove all parts of the world, and for the Lord to keep your thoughts pure and holy throughout the day helps drastically. Give it a try, see what happens.
Search the bible for thoughts. I cant remember exact scripture but you are supposed to think about things that are pure and of praise, so for instance, think about how you can help people in your community, imagine yourself healing or helping others, imagine a world where everyone is saved, think about God's Word and imagine yourself and others acting out that scripture.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. Galatians 5:16-17 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8 But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning. Romans 14:23
Grace and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ and from God our Father. My testimony: I believe in Jesus Christ. The reason I believe in Jesus is because I heard God's message about Him, preached from an authorized King James Version (KJV) book of His Word and His words. After hearing the message, I believed it. God has faith His blood is propitiation for my lifetime of sin, and I too believe His shed blood pays for my sins and the sins of the world. After believing, I turned back to God. That's what it means to repent. And after turning back to God, I put my full trust and faith in Jesus and in what He did. I am fully persuaded, just like Abraham, that God, who cannot lie, will do everything just as He has promised. I declared and do declare His righteousness, and He imputed it on me, a believer in Jesus! My testimony includes what justifies me to stand before God. It matches Romans 3:24-26. Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Now hear Romans 1:18-3:20 and you have heard the full clear gospel. You can make a choice. classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom.+1%3A18-3%3A20&version=KJV Choose life!
@@LBrooks_037 If it isnt an idol then it isnt a problem. Remember the bible states a false balance is an abomination. The problem isnt the hobby, it's the level of priority you give to it and whether you give it more priority than your relationship with God.
@@victoriaroberts3725 well then isnt it wise to just not do it at all that way you don't have to worry about it becoming an idol? Life isnt supposed to be "fun" we're supposed to hate our lives on earth..i dont think its a good idea to associate God who is all knowing to what we think about human psychology...
@@LBrooks_037 No, not really and I will explain some reasons. A false balance is an abomination, we need hobbies as human beings. Because God gave us gifts/talents and avoiding hobbies would be limiting those gifts. Avoiding hobbies would be acting out of fear and not faith. Hobbies can be a form of wisdom such as management skills or building skills, and wisdom is a principle to be sought after. Hope that clarifies anything :)
@@victoriaroberts3725 but not our OWN wisdom..thats a lesson I'm still learning the hard way....theres too many people who think God is all love and no wrath, he's watching EVERY single thing you think say and do..if that doesnt cause you to be afraid then thats a problem..God said we are to FEAR him. Id rather be miserable in this life and completely restricted and have to never enjoy anything and be spared of hellfire and being tortured by satan in the pit forever than think its okay to just enjoy whatever I want...if you fear anything other than God youre on your way to hell and right now I'm on my way to hell because I still have to learn to only fear God and not men
More study is needed if you honestly believe you are a God. We are made in His image but we are not Gods. That is blasphemy. We are to humbly submit to the Lords will and glorify Him in all that we think & do. We still sin and have to repent of our sins and the lies we tell ourselves and others. I encourage you to study more about the verse you are referencing. The LDS religion has taken it out of context as well and built a false religion and book out of it. ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼✝️
What glorifies God is someone that believes the true Gospel and not Calvanism. Jesus Christ died for all sinners.All SIN is paid. Anyone can be saved by believing on Jesus Christ alone for salvation. "He that believeth on the son hath everlasting life" Calvanism is all a symptom of unbelief.They are not saved.
@@John-xf7ft Because they dont believe...uou cant believe in a different Jesus and be saved. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him . . . For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works." 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15, KJV "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed." "And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:" Galatians 2:4, KJV "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision." Philippians 3:2, KJV "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;" 1 Timothy 4:1-2, KJV "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself." 1 Timothy 6:3-5, KJV "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" 2 Timothy 4:3, KJV
I find , it's a matter of conviction. Some would say video games are a waste of time, and doesn't bring glory to God or strengthen the relationship, but I'm alone 164 hours a week (including a full time job) so when I play a game, a. I choose something that is appropriate and I wouldn't be ashamed of if Jesus knocked on my door. B. I lament and consider the word of Jesus in everything I do. C. I make sure that a hobby stays a hobby, it does not replace my prayers, it's not something I "hurry through" my commitments to God in order to play. It is a means to charge the batteries so that I'm fresh minded for better things like Bible Study, but also a way to relax without idle hands or thoughts. Now others...they might play video games to escape God, or to act out violent or inappropriate fantasies , which would make it not a glory to God but self glorification.
If you climb mountains because you wanna taste the air God supplies, have the solitude to hear God's voice, to see His work and sunrise from a different angle and appreciate His glory....then I think it's great. But if you climb mountains to brag to others, or because you enjoy the thrill of possibly losing your life that was bought and paid for in the blood of Jesus Christ, then I'd say it is not a glory to God.
I'm just simply saying, my personal opinion is to involve Jesus Christ in everything we do. Have a personal and real relationship with Him, not just in prayer, or at Church, but in everything you do. Jesus is the roommate that I've always had, the best friend, the teacher, and my personal Savior.
That's just what I believe, I don't want to say I have the answers, I'm just doing my best
I love to knit and it amazes me the complexity of something that seems so simple at first. I find it making my relationship with God deeper as he shows me the nuances of Him and the world he created. I was even able to have a knitting group at my campus ministry for awhile where people could come and learn to knit and talk about their lives and relationship with the Lord and others. I also find that in my school and work and home I can find the complexity of life humbling. Praise the Lord for He is good!
There is a ministry at a church I attended when we lived in a smallish town for a couple of years. They knitted dresses and blankets and other items for safe house for children in a developing country. It was much needed and a tremendous blessing to the children...it was also a wonderful time of sharing and communion for the women ar the church.
I love to crochet. Many times, I have felt guilty about it. It is enjoyable and takes a lot of time but the end products make it all worth the time. I have wondered if God were pleased with it.
My hobby is reading ever since the beginning of last year i would read litterally from 8 in the morning to 3 at night, including school and eating in between.
This happened till July last year when i found the Lord Jesus Christ and started seeking a relationship eith Him, i stopped having the desire to read compleatly
Until January this year where i started reading and its not like the things i read were bad, i just found it so hard to put it down and spend time with Father and our relationship now is not as strong as it used to and till now iv been desperatly trying to get it back to the way it was because it hurts.
I Love God and i just really cant continue on like this, i think its actually time let go of reading. Its not going to be easy AT ALL but im doing this for HIM ... Well me because u cant let Him Go not now not ever.
I promised id never let go of HIS HAND
that was the only promise I ever made to Him i cant break it
I said that nothing could ever tear us apart.
Use your hobbies to glorify God through your talents and interests and invite others to do it with you. Simple enough.
Yeah I just complicate it a lot but it’s simple
I'm a history buff to the extreme, especially concerning Biblical history. I would love to make a career of it, teaching the history within the Scriptures. Though most times it becomes an idol. Crazy to think something like that can become an idol, lol. However, when I'd study Kings and Chronicles (a truly agonizing, yet enriching experience), I'd find myself amazed at it all. Through the pain of understanding the complex chronologies, I gave thanks to God because I needed His help even to just figure out the date of when a king reigned (an entire complexity in itself). I know that what I love to do can glorify God, and even edify His people. Yet it can also become an offense to Him when we make it about ourselves.
You should start making CZcams videos on biblical history
@@thetruthpierre I've considered that... Maybe I might give it a try...
I understand this completely !! I’m on this path to seeking truth above all else and that’s mostly led me to wanting to become a Christian apologetic. I try to remind myself to not let the desire for truth overwhelm my relationship with God and also not to do it for the wrong reasons like for arguing with other people lol
Amen! Hope all is well
@@christopherhardy8808so what have you done in the past four years with your love for history?
I like to paint and draw, especially with watercolors. It makes me feel so calm when I'm reading the bible ✨☺️
I am a Artist myself. Definitely get a touch when I am drawing and writing poetry.
illya roberts right Idk what it is it's just soothing. It gives me peace
I like to draw at as well but at the moment I am sewing my own clothing, I dont know if that is a good or bad thing 🙁
That’s awesome! I’m the same way with my photography. You should link me some of your stuff! Here’s my print shop if you wanna see my work! aarondunnmedia.darkroom.tech
@@simonecher1353 I think there is nothing wrong with sowing, it is in fact, a skill.
As long as you are not sowing clothes so that you can better expose your body in a sexual way or anything bad. Sowing would be totally okay.
My grandma sows, and used to be a professional sower in russia. And my grandma is a Pentecostal Christian(very strict) and goes to church 4 times a week. Regardless of that, her sowing skills has blessed my family many times over! She even knitted her kids clothes, taught my mother how to knit/sow and she made me and my sister clothes later on! And my grandma recently sowed me a blanket since i am tall and need a longer blanket to be comfortable. That hobby/profession blessed us.
So, hobbies can actually be a way for god to bless others!
Think about it: How many times has music, poetry, writing, and art blessed others?
Think of your sowing that way!
How could i bless others later? God made you the way that you are and put in interests into you for a reason! Focus on the good interests and desires. God calls us to think about everything good, pure and admirable!
Also ask: Does your hobby take you away from god, by taking up your time or by changing your desires to a wordly mindset.
If not, and instead, it provides you a time of peace and does not make you stray away from gods will, it is totally okay. But if it is a hobby where it is purely done for yourself then limit the time to a healthy manner.
Hobbies are part of a healthy balanced lifestyle. I literally burned out 2 and half years ago and I developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. My whole life turned into living nightmare. I am still on the uphill of my recovery. I used to think hobbies were a waste of time and money, because I could have been doing something "productive" or "holy." I know have a totally different perspective. Hobbies are essential for healthy lifestyle. Our minds and bodies need some pleasure and fun. It's healthy for us! And we can still be zealous for Christ and His Kingdom. There's a Christian book called "Zeal without Burnout" that talks about this problem. I highly recommend it! Americans are some the busiest, hardest working, stressed out people on the planet. Christians are humans that need close friends, hobbies, sleep, fun, rest, and food. Without these things, we will eventually burnout; either in a Chronic Illness, or a mental/emotional burnout. We are not God.
as a fellow CFS/ME person I find this statement well said!
I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.
Yep its kinda like sleep, exercise or nutrition. You wont find verses commanding us to do them but they are good for our health and indirectly our soul if done in moderation to the glory of God.
@@AChristian316 exercise isn't good for people with ME/CFS. The CDC finally realized this a few years ago after recommended it as a treatment for ME/CFS.
I don't think there is such thing as a person that has no hobbies. God has lots of hobbies.
Whenever I swim in the lake, I draw closer to God. Every time I am in nature, I glorify him above all else. Blessed be God Almighty, all glory goes to him, Amen.
It's a great way to look at the matter: if you can't glorify God with it, don't do it.
If it's hard to glorify God with it, you probably should replace it (the harder it is, the more likely).
And if you can but you're not: examine it! What should you do, then?
Always seek to be thankful to Him for what He's given us, and to not place the gift before the Giver.
And, indeed, if it is something that you can involve others with, to enjoy time with them and to be 'salt and light' in their lives as well, all the better.
I've a long way to go, but Jesus is faithful.
And one more note: 'holiness == happiness.'
Don't try to 'cheat' your way to happiness, thinking that you can do better by going outside of God's will - you're not smarter than omniscience, and you didn't 'get something' that He missed. It's kinda silly, when you think about it, how often we think our own way is better!
He loves us enough to die for us: should that not then act as a powerful reminder that His commands are for our good?
Wonderful comment!
Oustanding comment!!
I see you have anime art as your pfp? As someone who watches anime myself, I'd like to know how you personally glorify Him when you indulge yourself in it and other Japanese media?
AMEN!
I would like to learn to play an instrument and join my church worship group.
I encourage you
I really Encourage you, In Jesus Name!.
I really needed to hear this today. Thank you.
let everything we do bring you glory Lord
AMEN!!!
My hobby is to knit 🧶 hats, and scarves 🧣 and gloves 🧤 , baby blankets. And give them to charity. I also make quilted baby blankets and give them to our local pregnancy center that promotes life. I usually spend several hours a day on my hobbies. I can’t work because of a car accident. So I take what I make and give it to charity. I’m often told by people in my church that I spend too much Time on my hobbies.
I don't know what they mean by too much, however, I think it would be cool to get some fabric labels made that say:
from God to you
made by Kathy Arvin
psalm 319 (or change it to your favorite scripture)
i think it's great what your doing
I wouldn't pay too much to other
Christians, what you do is a
ministry and Jesus will reward
your faithfulness
I enjoy playing video games, collecting butterflies and moths and raising caterpillars, Thank the Lord I can glorify him and all of those!😁
spiritual enrichment is the primary goal of setting on the lord's path,Thank you Pastor John.
I listen to sermons and other Christian material (like this video!) online while knitting, and it helps me focus :D Each stitch is like a bead on a rosary!
What's a rosary? Is there an APJ episode on that?
@@PMA65537 probably not. It is more of a Catholic thing
Interesting topic. I was just last night making a mental list of things in my life that glorify God, and on that list I included (besides "spiritual" things such as morning devotions, church, leading women's bible study) my cycling, knitting, and cooking. What a blessing to know that God values those things in my life.
I am collegiate baseball player and I often struggle with having discernment regarding God in/and sports. The nature of sports is to perform and to win of course. But should I be willing to do anything and everything to do so? What should my ultimate goal and focus be? Should I be thinking I must win at all cost? Or should all be secondary to tend to the heart and souls of my guys and be a light for Christ through serving and connecting? It is something that I think about often as I have increased my playing time. When you’re on the bench and not playing as much, you are able to connect more frequently with your teammates. But when you’re on the field, you’re the guy. You have to focus and you don’t have the same opportunities to connect as deeply or as frequently with your teammates. I feel as though I neglect the hearts and souls of my teammates when I’m starting because all I want to do is serve and connect with them.
This season I’ve tried to focus more and have that increased competitive edge. Not to where I think it is sinful, but definitely to a point where those who are close to me notice a difference in how I carry myself. If I am being honest, it’s not something I have meditated and prayed on. But it really can be hard in the context of sports to desire so badly to win but also being careful (as a follower of Christ) to do all things on the field that are honoring to Christ.
How can I approach the last month of my season through the utmost honoring of God but having a healthy competitive edge above opposing teams?
It gave me food for thought spiritually
Wow! That was a good one. Was needing that. Thank y'all for all of this.
My hobby of cycling is a place where I feel so close to God. I pray and just talk to Him on the bike outside, in the mountains. It's awesome. Anyway, I ended up turning this hobby into a business by coaching other cyclists. I felt it was a calling, but there were some doubts. So, I talk to my athletes 1x1 a lot about all kinds of things. Well, it's been just 2 years, but one of my athletes has been struggling... Since the trust was already there, I got him some help through my church. He's now starting to talk about Jesus... I can see where he's going and it's so exciting! I feel like this "hobby" of mine brings glory to God, it makes me tear up and am so thankful. To think that it's helping to lead someone to Christ, wow.
this has absolutely been a question in my heart an im so very appreciative of the response. Really encouraging!
Thank you so much such a blessing
I write poetry as a hobby. Btw, the "Baby" here is a metaphor for the rebirth of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Make Way for Baby!
He's been waiting patiently
for many months so long.
He's been nesting nice and cozy
in His womb and growing strong.
And now He has decided
to come tearing out--
through cramping muscles,
burning flesh,
and spines that splinter into!
He'll leave us shaking, trembling
'fore His glorious task is through!
But I wonder if He'll be upset…
or angry at a few
of His well-intentioned relatives
for whom
He's overdue.
For some haven't been prepared
to make an offering,
to welcome Him into this world
for all His suffering.
Some haven't been excited
about His soon arrival…
instead we've wondered if
He'll inconvenience our survival.
“Will this Baby hurt us…?
Will He demand too much…?
Time and money spent
toward all His needs and such…?”
“Will Baby make us miserable
living on the
straight and narrow…?”
Well, misery does love company
with every fallen sparrow--
into crime and rape and vicious lies
that lead us to the hearse.
I think it's safe to say,
without Him,
we've done worse.
I bet we'll be relieved
to see what joy
Baby brings…
see Him forgive
our sins,
our stains,
and all our shortcomings.
We'll see Him comfort and love us
despite the way we are…
if we repent
He'll wipe our eyes
from wrongs made near and far.
And now at last - He's coming!
I feel my sides seize up!
But for all my crippling pain
I cannot drink from this, His cup.
Can't others feel this pressure
in all surrounding areas?
Surely, I'm not the only
sainted mother
in hysteria.
So soon, sweet rapture,
we'll see His face--
all else will melt behind Him.
All fear and doubt and agonies,
His touch
will bless and bind them.
This Baby offers love,
it's what He comes to share…
along with peace eternally--
if our own cross, we bear.
Wow, thank you for sharing your poetry with us! Strange that I am seeing your poem this morning after having had a dream that I was going to have a baby. In my dream I was getting tests done because the baby was coming, but I did not even know how it happened (or even who the father could have been - I am unmarried). I have been fasting more often these days, so maybe there is indeed some meaning behind it!!
It's beautiful!
That was amazing
I felt the Holy Spirit as I read that; it’s beautiful
I love this! Thanks so much for sharing, it's beautiful. :)
Amen, Thank you Pastor John
thankyou
So so true, much appreciated
Jesus paid the price for our sins so we wouldn’t have to! So trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Also repent so you don’t perish!
Paul only mentions enjoying creation to the glory of God one time in the new testament, and even then, he says that in this time you should focus on other's needs rather than, and above your own. The rest of the new testament is about sacrificing and surrendering our lives to Christ, devoting ourselves fully to the Lord's work and to other people - even if that causes us suffering and pain.
The truest joy does not come from 'enjoying God's creation', the truest joy is living in surrender to Christ and seeing Him touch countless lives around you. It's the purest, deepest, most beautiful joy that no hobby or pleasure could ever offer you.
Don't you realize? Whenever God works in someone's life, that person becomes a new CREATION. So in a sense the truest joy does come from enjoying God's creation, because He is the author of salvation. He created it. I do understand what you're saying though. And I think it all boils down to loving the Creator above His creation.
Thank you very much for covering this question! I am a passionate piano player but often times I feel that I am by the fact that I am unable to afford a good instrument that would help me work out precise techniques. Then I start to question if I am being held back by something, or so and start to doubt my abilities. However I once heard Michelle McKinney Hammond talk about what charactarises the god given talent in us individually, which would be true about my musical ability. As a result I started doubting my own abilities in light of the given situation. I prayed a lot about this issue, non the less this is not yet resolved. God is putting me to a test. However my fears and insecurities never vanished and having heard this helps me greatly understand the circumstances of my situation. Thank you and god bless!
I play Golf, and spend money on etc, but i believe its of course possible to glorify God, it can at times make me lose my temper or get frustrated, but i believe its almost a test from god. There are many sportsman with faith in christ
Hello, I’m from Panama, I’ve heard this like 3times this is awesome. I would like to know if there is any chance to translate this to spanish, like with spanish subtitles from Desiring God. This is such a blessing and there’s a lot of people that don’t understand English.
The spanish people really need it :(
✝️🙏
one of my hobbies is skateboarding, I've always liked going outside and hanging with friends and also going out into the world and having fun experiences when skate. And also when i skate theres somethings that just remind me of God or makes me have God in my mind(for example) if your going off a stair set, its a leap of faith right? reminding me that God has me and still is there when i fall. Skateboarding has taught me diligence and to not give up. But because of the community is it best to just switch me hobbies?
this is exactly what i been thinking bout mann i feel the same but i took a big pause cuz i’m not sure if ts is bad you know wha i mean
"I am the Lord YOUR GOD, who brought you out of Egypt, OUT OF the land of SLAVERY.
You shall have NO OTHER GODS before me.
You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
You shall NOT BOW DOWN to them or WORSHIP them; for I, the Lord YOUR GOD, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
Exodus 20:2-6
My hobby is collecting figurines... I don't idolize them but I do admire the craftsmanship that is put in them. Usually they are just meant for display. If I have someone over, usually they are a talking point since they look really realistic and almost like little people. If I lost them in a fire, I wouldn't feel tragic. They do increase in value of the years as they become more rare or in demand, if the right price is offered I would sell them and use that money to invest in something more practical or useful like a house or something... anyway I think I've questioned myself whether or not my hobby is God glorifying... which I don't know. I look at them with amazement but I always reflect on how much greater God is for creating us and every detail in existence.
If you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
Romans 14:23
@@DavidPaul1986 Many people may say smoking isn't a sin, others may think their junk food diet isn't a sin.... so it's all a matter about perspective?
@@davida6146 Let the Holy Spirit convince you whether what you are doing is right
What ever you eat drink or do, do for the glory of God. Ask yourself with out trying to convince yourself- is this what God really wants me to do? Would this glorify him? Would this make him happy?
I don't think we have to overanalyze
our hobbies God has gifted all Christians and there is a place for
things we do for the glory of God
All things are lawful bit not all is beneficial
My dream is to figure out how to honor God through my lifelong passion of writing fiction stories.
Ask God, I think you can write stories that are inspired from Biblical Truth and even point to it, like those movies based on real stories, but ask God and decide with Him, I want to glorify Him through a game called Survival craft 2, its basically a game where you are left to survive in wilderness, its full of animals both friendly and hostile, your goal is to survive as long as possible, of course you should kill the hostile animals but you can even have pets and make a village or anything, I wonder how can I glorify God through this and I hope you can help me
what about about misson craft , you play a character whose job it it to go to a hostile land as a missionary and evangelise to and baptise the un-contacted tribe there, all the while traveling through the dangerous jungle, fighting off animals and crafting tools, as well as setting up a camp for the local people , as you forage and build them a water well a church and wine press ect , while still finding time for your character to pray and read scripture. And you get one life and when you die either from old age or by an animal or poisonous plant, you have an animation of the character going to heaven. there really isn't any good christian work games today so theres a big opening for you, but you must graft and work hard @@vladdragos501
Those three questions are challenging to think through. There is barely anything not ministry-related that satisfies all three... I like to play musical instruments and I’m not sure how that glorifies God or serves other people.
I think he's meaning it has to do at least one. 😊 I agree, it would be super hard to find any hobby that would involve all three.
I like to collect rare and fast cars. To address Piper’s three questions: 1. It glorifies God because I do it to the glory of God, I see God in it, more in love with Him. The angles of the body, the engine design, all of it is reflection of His glory and wisdom. 2. It is refreshing me because I feel so happy when I see these cars and drive them. They are exciting and relaxing. 3. I am involving others by drawing many people to start a conversation about the cars which I turn around to give thanks to God for and ask if they know Jesus. Yet, i can’t help but feel these three questions are insufficient but Im glad Piper said it’s not about the money or time spent.
@@reginaldchesterfield8110 I agree! I like what he said about qualitative over quantitative. I think these questions are more about "how" we spend time on our hobbies and less so about what they actually do. Because collecting cars can also be not glorifying to God, just as me playing music can be not glorifying to God.
My hobby right now is boxing and training. Can you give me tips how I can glorify God through my hobby? I have no plans on actually fighting as a job.
I box as well i try to glorify him by having fun asking God to help me learn new techniques,to do better in sparring stuff like that hope this helps 🙏🙏😁
Rely on god for victory and protection while boxing 🥊
My hobbies very much can glorify God, especially if they involve others as well. They can be a way to reach the lost and make connections that would otherwise be difficult at best. However there is a danger too. If they include things are exciting, then they can become too important. And you can become out of balance rather quickly. I have been riding dirt bikes since I was a kid, at one point I had to set them aside because I was out of balance. You can not assume that it is ok to continue to do if it leads you away from your relationship with God. I suppose that could be true of many things but there are some hobbies that are more dangerous because of the adrenaline that fuels the activity.
I love armwrestling but I just don't know if it's good or not. Sometimes I feel like it drives me away from God. It's very much adrenaline fueled and arm-wrestles tend to be kind of vulgar.
@@Hallowed_Ground But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
Romans 14:23
Hunting is a good hobby. You can feed your community, enjoy gods creation and awesomeness! It also helps you realign yourself with gods will.
I collect butterflies and moths, it really does put God's creative genius on full display! (but, of course, I can't eat them though😅, they would probably taste like dry, disgusting snacks)
@@devinsanders8596 Cool! You should come to Sweden some time and catch one of the rarest butterflies in the world while also basking in the beautiful Swedish nature / mountains. The butterfly is called Boloria Chariclea. It only lives in one very rural mountain valley and only 100 of them have ever been observed!
In Sweden we have something called allemansrätten, it means that you're allowed to freely roam nature sleep in it etc but you can't ofcourse destroy stuff or leave trash.
I'm also interested in moths & butterflies, hope you catch it someday!
@@devinsanders8596 Sorry the butterfly name is wrong. I can't find the name for it anywhere I'm very sorry.
@@axelsprangare2579 That would be brilliant :)
@@axelsprangare2579 AMEN!!
“I am”
He is the great ! I Am!
I’m a little confused about this. How am I supposed to glorify God in everything? One of my hobbies is reading, I love to sit down and enjoy a good book ( normally fictional and fantasy) and have fun reading the story. Is this something I can’t do now? Or how am I supposed to glorify God with that? I heard that you can thank God for His many gifts and acknowledge that he blessed you with them ( one in this case being books) and that is a way of glorifying him. It’s not like reading distracts me from God or is an idol. But are you saying I should drop reading all together or something? I don’t know I don’t feel like I’m getting the message here :(
Invite God into your reading - He’s given me some pretty cool lessons from unlikely places. Check out Lorehaven for reviews of fantasy by Christian authors and share those books with friends. Join any book club and just cultivate loving relationship over discussing common reading material.
@@Etherah thank you, this actually helped. I forgot that you can also look for God in this that may not necessarily be specifically “Christian” because he made all things. And also that you can glorify God through other people and building relationships and community
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If you guys sees this how could I Glorify God while playing basketball or in all I do?
yeah pondering on the same question
everyone has hobbies. It just depends - what type?
I like collecting figures especially from Dragon Ball but i see it as it has neutral impact , so could anyone help me with this?
I'm debating on returning to a hobby to replace a sin I'm having trouble with
Hobbies can glorify God but generally they don't tend to.
Talents do
@@mocoloco7578 depends on how you use them.
Hear God's Word yeah it does 😅
I like to buy fast and rare cars. I can see God’s wisdom in how each of these cars are designed. Yet I feel guilty about the millions spent... but i guess i shouldn’t because it meets all three of Piper’s criteria?
@@reginaldchesterfield8110 well that's _millions_ spent and it's not really a skill that u can glorify God with if u know what I mean
Hi Pastor John. I am concerned about the past. Can you please tell me what does the Bible say about our pasts as compared to what the psychologists/psychiatrists say? My wife's too focused on her past right now. She really has a hard time forgetting about her past. She's too focused on dealing with her past in a psychological way rather than biblical way. It's hard because the bible says to move forward but psychology says differently. Thanks! GOD BLESS!
God told me to get rid of all my hobbies
What were the hobbies you used to have? I used to be an avid gamer, and it were not even violent games. I loved racing games like NASCAR 98, but in December 2022 I was revealed through what I read that what I was doing was a waste of time. I am 9 months clean now. Praise God! 🙏🏻
@@holzmann- He told me even not to use colouring books or ride a bike for fun
@@martamichniewicz456 If God wants this from you, do it.
How can we have godly imaginations?
I've wondered that for a while. When I was in the world, I was obsessed with star wars and Legos. I would continuously day dream and think about me being in the star wars universe and playing a part.
When I got saved, star wars was discarded along with a majority of the world and I wanted to keep my mind and imaginations focused on God and His kingdom. But I kept falling back, not to star wars, but to other fictional universes that I created.
It is very difficult to keep your mind pure, free from the world, but praying for a renewal of your mind, remove all parts of the world, and for the Lord to keep your thoughts pure and holy throughout the day helps drastically. Give it a try, see what happens.
Search the bible for thoughts.
I cant remember exact scripture but you are supposed to think about things that are pure and of praise, so for instance, think about how you can help people in your community, imagine yourself healing or helping others, imagine a world where everyone is saved, think about God's Word and imagine yourself and others acting out that scripture.
@@jesusislord229 Good comment.
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
Galatians 5:16-17
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:24
Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Galatians 6:8
But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.
Romans 14:23
Bad translation, but great verses!
Is playing video games like minecraft and playing basketball a sin. I get convicted most of the time
I got too. It certainly is a waste of time.
Grace and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ and from God our Father. My testimony: I believe in Jesus Christ. The reason I believe in Jesus is because I heard God's message about Him, preached from an authorized King James Version (KJV) book of His Word and His words. After hearing the message, I believed it. God has faith His blood is propitiation for my lifetime of sin, and I too believe His shed blood pays for my sins and the sins of the world. After believing, I turned back to God. That's what it means to repent. And after turning back to God, I put my full trust and faith in Jesus and in what He did. I am fully persuaded, just like Abraham, that God, who cannot lie, will do everything just as He has promised. I declared and do declare His righteousness, and He imputed it on me, a believer in Jesus!
My testimony includes what justifies me to stand before God. It matches Romans 3:24-26.
Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Now hear Romans 1:18-3:20 and you have heard the full clear gospel. You can make a choice.
classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom.+1%3A18-3%3A20&version=KJV
Choose life!
They don't.....youre supposed to give them up
@@FollowerOfTheWayMaker because they can become idols which is a big NO NO
@@LBrooks_037 If it isnt an idol then it isnt a problem.
Remember the bible states a false balance is an abomination. The problem isnt the hobby, it's the level of priority you give to it and whether you give it more priority than your relationship with God.
@@victoriaroberts3725 well then isnt it wise to just not do it at all that way you don't have to worry about it becoming an idol? Life isnt supposed to be "fun" we're supposed to hate our lives on earth..i dont think its a good idea to associate God who is all knowing to what we think about human psychology...
@@LBrooks_037 No, not really and I will explain some reasons.
A false balance is an abomination, we need hobbies as human beings. Because God gave us gifts/talents and avoiding hobbies would be limiting those gifts. Avoiding hobbies would be acting out of fear and not faith. Hobbies can be a form of wisdom such as management skills or building skills, and wisdom is a principle to be sought after.
Hope that clarifies anything :)
@@victoriaroberts3725 but not our OWN wisdom..thats a lesson I'm still learning the hard way....theres too many people who think God is all love and no wrath, he's watching EVERY single thing you think say and do..if that doesnt cause you to be afraid then thats a problem..God said we are to FEAR him. Id rather be miserable in this life and completely restricted and have to never enjoy anything and be spared of hellfire and being tortured by satan in the pit forever than think its okay to just enjoy whatever I want...if you fear anything other than God youre on your way to hell and right now I'm on my way to hell because I still have to learn to only fear God and not men
We create, because we are creators. His Word says "YE ARE GODS."
Where
@@ym_cod1882 www.gotquestions.org/you-are-gods.html
More study is needed if you honestly believe you are a God. We are made in His image but we are not Gods. That is blasphemy. We are to humbly submit to the Lords will and glorify Him in all that we think & do. We still sin and have to repent of our sins and the lies we tell ourselves and others. I encourage you to study more about the verse you are referencing. The LDS religion has taken it out of context as well and built a false religion and book out of it. ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼✝️
@@gregthomas82 Silence, Satan. You are an enemy of humanity. You flatly deny what the WORD OF GOD says. You are the father of lies.
@@jkovert Wow bro. Your EGO is inflated. Better check your heart. Repentance and faith in Jesus ❤️
My artworks are secular whether god likes it or not, well he hates it, hey, I don’t care!!!💢
What glorifies God is someone that believes the true Gospel and not Calvanism.
Jesus Christ died for all sinners.All SIN is paid.
Anyone can be saved by believing on Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
"He that believeth on the son hath everlasting life"
Calvanism is all a symptom of unbelief.They are not saved.
What makes you think a calvinist is unsaved?
@@John-xf7ft
Because they dont believe...uou cant believe in a different Jesus and be saved.
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him . . . For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works."
2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 13-15, KJV
"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed."
"And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:"
Galatians 2:4, KJV
"Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision."
Philippians 3:2, KJV
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;"
1 Timothy 4:1-2, KJV
"If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."
1 Timothy 6:3-5, KJV
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
2 Timothy 4:3, KJV