What the Bible REALLY Says About True Love.

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2021
  • I'm very excited to share this video. I loved making it. In this video, I’m going to give you some core differences between the type of love we see expressed in society, the culture, and the world compared to the love that is taught in the Bible… and yes, there’s a big difference. When I was in the New Age, I had a complete distortion of what I understood ‘love’ to be, but at the time I truly perceived ‘love’ to be a deeper spiritual law. It was emotional, but it was more than that. I thought of it as a universal power, used to wield peace and harmony sheerly based on the power of my thoughts and feelings and how I treated others. In my mind, it was through the power of ‘love’ that we’d bring a sort of awakening through humanity. So when I started learning about what the Bible actually taught about love as defined by God, it took a very long time of intentional study to ‘unlearn’ what I was taught.
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Komentáře • 457

  • @jamesmarvel7000
    @jamesmarvel7000 Před 2 lety +103

    "Biblical love is anti cultural."
    Man that hit me hard.

    • @JT5555
      @JT5555 Před 2 lety +5

      i feel like acultural is a more fitting term since it's more accurate to what the definition is supposed to be and that's that love transcends culture.

    • @tkraid2575
      @tkraid2575 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JT5555 It's transcendent love indeed, but it's "anti- cultural", in the sense that the culture of whatever society practices isn't necessarily respectful of biblical love. Good example would be promiscuity. In modern "culture" it's praised as freedom and bodily independence, but in the Bible it is the very manifestation of a destructive practice that puts people into ruin and is an act tarnishing the concept of love represented by marriage (and marriage is God's design of a loving partnership, which is governed by fidelity and purity, not lust and pleasure). Anything consistently Biblical, surprisingly, considers a big part of cultural practice today as sinful (may it be sleeping around, homosexuality, etc.)

  • @DrewCheech
    @DrewCheech Před 2 lety +344

    I don't have a good enough vocabulary to express how badly I needed this video. Your words are my thoughts manifested. I've spoke to Pastors at my church who claim that "all you need is love" - and I ask them, are we worshiping God, or the Beatles? There is such a stark difference between what our culture defines as love, and what the Bible defines as love. This video takes the jumbled mess of thoughts in my head, connects it to Biblical truth, and presents it for study. Melissa I've been watching your video's for well over a year now, thank you so much for loving God, and loving others enough to tell them THE truth.

    • @HexTV319
      @HexTV319 Před 2 lety +7

      Welcome to Godly love.
      Worldly love is old news.

    • @alexguerra1668
      @alexguerra1668 Před 2 lety +2

      AMEN 🙏🏼 Yes, thank you!

    • @cslv009
      @cslv009 Před 2 lety

      Church F ft if f

    • @keotakinney1817
      @keotakinney1817 Před 2 lety +3

      How wisdom is given when a Christian really studies the word. So many called followers don't know what the Bible states about love but so many things. Thank you Milissa for your discerning spirit because you take the Bible not the world view to understand what God expects from the true believer. Keep up the good work.

    • @brandylou9132
      @brandylou9132 Před 2 lety +4

      You stated that so well. I'm so glad Melissa did this! There ARE people out there genuinely trying to be Christ like. Many churches these days are lacking in those kind of people and I'm so glad you were able to see this here I hope it encourages you

  • @aprilmcclellan5117
    @aprilmcclellan5117 Před 2 lety +176

    "God is love- not love is god" so true! Also, It is so important to see the difference between God's definition of love and the world's definition of love. Spot on!

    • @anonnobody3901
      @anonnobody3901 Před 2 lety +4

      I feel God gave me this revelation today. We are arrogant to try and say what Love is, we that are finite beings can not even come close to fathoming what Love is and trying to redefine it.

    • @Tristan-om2ff
      @Tristan-om2ff Před 2 lety

      Its reciprocal within and without

    • @judylloyd7901
      @judylloyd7901 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@anonnobody3901
      God gives a revelation of love in the Scriptures and in the person of Jesus Christ.
      We can find the definition of love by studying the Word.
      How would that be arrogant?

  • @ClarissaA18
    @ClarissaA18 Před 2 lety +20

    “For the believer, it’s ‘thy will be done.’ For the world, it’s ‘MY will be done.’” That was sooo good. Really appreciate this vid, Melissa.

  • @destinycharles2237
    @destinycharles2237 Před 2 lety +112

    So timely, for me personally... Thanks girly. Even as a Christian I'm having to intentionally unlearn the lies!

  • @joan8862
    @joan8862 Před 2 lety +28

    Years ago, I disagreed with someone online on a Christian site, and she said that she was happy I wasn't her neighbor, so she didn't need to be charitable. Myself and others rightly responded to her that her " neighbor" was anyone you come in contact with whether in person, via phone, letter or internet comment spaces.

    • @lisaproctor7276
      @lisaproctor7276 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes more people need to be reminded of love your neighbor. While growing up in Missouri a Christian told me that hurricane Katrina was sent by God to punish the people of Louisiana. I felt so sad after hearing that. I thought all Christians were like that. 😟

  • @CharlieKraken
    @CharlieKraken Před 2 lety +125

    Thank you so much for saying this. I am SO sick and tired of people saying "God is love" and leaving it at that. God is so much MORE than just love, as you have pointed out, He is a complete being. It's gotten to the point that whenever I hear another Christian say "we must be loving in preaching the gospel" or mention "love" in any spiritual context, I have to ask them what they mean by "love". Cause all too often it's the modern American definition of love, not the Biblical one.

    • @strangerinmoscow6858
      @strangerinmoscow6858 Před 2 lety +9

      Yes we were just talking about this in Bible study Sunday. Once you goorify one of His attributes more than the other, you created a caricature of God and that is not God but an idol

    • @CharlieKraken
      @CharlieKraken Před 2 lety +6

      Stranger In Moscow Preach it! God bless you and your Bible study in your further learning efforts.

    • @Exayevie
      @Exayevie Před 2 lety +11

      Preach. It's not loving to let someone be blissfully deceived.

    • @AmericanDreamer
      @AmericanDreamer Před 2 lety +3

      @@Exayevie well put 💯

    • @lisaproctor7276
      @lisaproctor7276 Před 2 lety

      " sick and tired" sounds resentful my friend in Christ. God Bless you and Jesus give you peace.

  • @iceman4660
    @iceman4660 Před 2 lety +65

    This inevitably leads to a society of narcistists. A world where the god they've created only exists to give them the life they deserve. For them loving means keeping them happy at all costs.

    • @Tristan-om2ff
      @Tristan-om2ff Před 2 lety +3

      Sure. Self gratification, self centerness, personally orientated perception instead of spiritually received insight. Insight which reconfigured perception through the holy spirit which can open our eyes to divine grace. The self is ultimately an illusion. Only when we can detach ourself from the delision can our true spirit connect to the holy ghost

    • @gaizokubanou
      @gaizokubanou Před 2 lety +1

      What is "this" that you are referring to? This video? Or how the world defines love?

    • @YellowScar2014
      @YellowScar2014 Před 2 lety +2

      @@gaizokubanou I think he means the world's definition of "love".

    • @helloitsme7553
      @helloitsme7553 Před 2 lety +2

      And insecure people. People are either worried that they're not good enough, or deceived that they are good enough.
      Jesus says you are not good enough, and that's a serious thing, but He forgives you and loves you anyway. This is true love, loving someone despite their shortcomings and also not loving their sin but still loving the person

  • @sarahkessler2456
    @sarahkessler2456 Před 2 lety +76

    I gave my life to Christ young, as I grew up in a Christian household. It wasn’t until recently where I had an epiphany that I was in fact doing what you described as living for the world with a Jesus attachment. My mental shift was embarrassingly not that long ago. I realized I was too nervous or embarrassed to speak out because I wasn’t versed enough. Just a little bit ago I had a “come to Jesus meeting” and He told me to read my Bible daily. I know now that this tool is VERY important to being comfortable enough to speak and have the verses to back it up. Regardless if people understand when hearing those, I’ll know I was speaking His truth.
    My mind is always blown when I pray about something and almost immediately there is someone speaking through Him back to me. I also hear Him alone but I love when I get that in person as well :) Thank you

    • @moverdome
      @moverdome Před 2 lety +1

      i have your scenario as well! i'm so glad i came to the Truth and have confidence to speak out with the Bible on my side. this video is a literal lifesaver!

  • @calummacritchie7840
    @calummacritchie7840 Před 2 lety +65

    I was raised a Liberal leftist Christian but after reading the Gospels, I found out that I had committed Lust and repented.
    God's Love is disciplinary yet transforms people from the inside out as it did to me. As God transformed my life around.

    • @workemail7862
      @workemail7862 Před 2 lety +8

      Very true! Thank you Jesus!!!

    • @locaporti7441
      @locaporti7441 Před 2 lety

      Would to God everyone would Read His Word! ❤️🙌

  • @kellyhenson3316
    @kellyhenson3316 Před 2 lety +52

    I'm having to pause, rewind, play. Pause, rewind, play over and over on this one for some reason. I'm trying so hard to make sure I understand what's being taught here. I want to please God so badly that I want to make sure I get this right. Sometimes I think I try too hard. Much love everyone ❤🙏😊

    • @LHQM6875
      @LHQM6875 Před 2 lety +6

      I had to do the same lol. Melissa mastered some mind- and tongue- twisters and delivered them straight and with no pause. There is no way to process than to rewind and replay!

    • @kellyhenson3316
      @kellyhenson3316 Před 2 lety +3

      @@LHQM6875 ok, I just rewatched the end of the video and really listened to what Melissa was saying while remembering what she said before and it became much clearer. So, please go back and re-watch. Much love sister in Christ ❤🙏😊

    • @marleymae6746
      @marleymae6746 Před 2 lety +3

      Kelly, You took words out of my mouth! I’m a New Christian and am so afraid to offend Holy Spirit who is convicting me of just how much in my life is hurtful to God. I’m guessing that’s what it means pick up your cross daily and follow me.

    • @lisaproctor7276
      @lisaproctor7276 Před 2 lety +1

      Kelly so happy you're following Christ. In my opinion none of us are perfect and will make mistakes. Try the best you can. Read the Bible for your self and find a trust worthy church. God Bless you

    • @kellyhenson3316
      @kellyhenson3316 Před 2 lety

      @@lisaproctor7276 God bless you sister in Christ Jesus! I read every day all day long. I love the app called "Blue Letter Bible" it's amazing! You can pick which translation you want and plus, it has a feature that reads it to you. It's so great to have, alongside your regular bible you can hold in your hands and turn actual pages. I also highly recommend the CZcams channel called Truthunedited. I especially loved the series on the playlist called "History of Religion". Put everything together and your understanding of the Word is si much greater. God Bless you 💕🙏😊. Melissa has one of the best channels I've found. Mike Winger also has a great channel. Brad from Carolina and Dayz of Noah also have great channels.

  • @lisaproctor7276
    @lisaproctor7276 Před 2 lety +3

    I really liked the fact that you put up the Bible verses on the screen.

  • @mariapapaioannou1727
    @mariapapaioannou1727 Před 2 lety +26

    I speak greek , you're one of the first ppl I came across that've translated it correctly. Absolutely love your content, may God always be with you sis

  • @robertdavis3036
    @robertdavis3036 Před 2 lety +35

    The caricature the world has made of God, violates His very 1st Commandment. This is an EXCELLENT video, Melissa.

  • @BonBonHassan
    @BonBonHassan Před 2 lety +12

    I have been battling with bitterness, cynicism, and rage from some things in life and I'm praying God helps me because I used to love people (not in the right way - as a people pleaser working for love), but i want to love people again the right way

    • @geekyogurtcup
      @geekyogurtcup Před 2 lety +3

      I completely understand Abby. I commend you and will pray for God to help you out with that xoxo

    • @BonBonHassan
      @BonBonHassan Před 2 lety +1

      @@geekyogurtcup thank you so much i appreciate it 😭❤️

    • @leiaspencer7145
      @leiaspencer7145 Před 2 lety +3

      Anger always stems from something deeper. Asking God to help you weed through your past and heal those hurts will remove the habit. I pray for your journey, as it is all of ours as well, in having Jesus shine his light through us to be different in love.

  • @user-nj5cl6xs4n
    @user-nj5cl6xs4n Před 2 lety +120

    Do whatever you want as long as it doesnt hurt anyone. So many people do this and dont see, or refuse to see, the damage they do to themselves.
    Relativism accepts all "truths" except THE truth.

    • @dollymadison2397
      @dollymadison2397 Před 2 lety +4

      That is SO TRUE! Thank you for e comment!! ❤️🤗

    • @annehynynen8153
      @annehynynen8153 Před 2 lety +12

      This saying is totally hypocritical. Almost always they end up hurting a lot of people around them - and also themselves. It's a lie.

    • @tsukilunamoon
      @tsukilunamoon Před 2 lety +3

      Do what thou wilt is Satan's way, and completely opposite what God commands

    • @redeemed7188
      @redeemed7188 Před 2 lety +4

      I was just thinking this morning that Jesus said he is "the way." The way is self-sacrificial love. That's Jesus' way. Any other love is self-serving and that is not "the way" but "your way." No one comes to the Father (a loving relationship with him) except through "the way." The way is true and gives you life.

  • @RobHortn
    @RobHortn Před 2 lety +31

    I wanna go on record saying that my like happened during the singing :) Melissa, I wanna say thanks for all your videos. I've learned so much from you already and found other folks to learn from as well, like Frank Turek and Allen Parr, because of you. Now at the tender age of [redacted], I feel like I'm just starting my real walk with Christ whereas up until this point I just played at church, read my Bible just to "keep up with other Christians" and tried to get over living through a period in my 20's of being in the word of faith movement. But now, I'm learning to actually think about God's word, and really study my Bible, not just read it to say that I have. And I'm learning to ask questions about why I believe what I believe. Not out of doubt/anger or confusion but because I have this hunger for TRUTH instead of just whatever someone from the pulpit tells me to believe (not knocking pastors there btw) Anyway, gonna wrap this TEDTalk up with just again, saying a sincere "Thank you". We'll probably never met this side of Heaven but I'll look you up when I get there for a hearty high five! :)

    • @lissajean_1875
      @lissajean_1875 Před 2 lety

      Oh my word, this was so nice to read. 😭❤ May God continue to show you favor. :)

  • @david7880
    @david7880 Před 2 lety +5

    Got so much out of this.!!
    The whole cultural love agenda is gaining so much momentum . Even as a Christian , my view of love gets distorted - the agape love I demonstrated towards my wife was so flawed despite my best efforts . Thank God for his perfect love that never ends !

  • @daverogg8701
    @daverogg8701 Před 2 lety +12

    Thought of an old song, “Me and Mrs Jones,” and the lyrics, “ We both know that’s it’s wrong, but it’s much too strong to let it go now.” Now that’s worldly love, an affair, in one of the worst ways!!!

  • @darianalawrence643
    @darianalawrence643 Před 2 lety +13

    Melissa, I needed this. Im having a hard to with my teenage daughter. Recently, enrolled her in a private Christian high school to help me open her eyes to the truth and God's love, and provide her with peaceful education in these trying times. She has been resenting me for a lot of different reasons.
    God bless you Melissa! Thank you for all you do for the kingdom of God.

    • @JT5555
      @JT5555 Před 2 lety

      i'm gonna come at this as gently as i can: the resentment likely all comes from you trying to push your religion on her. if it was her choice to be christain than that's on thing but if you're MAKING her do it (with things such as making her go to a christain school she doesn't want to be at) then all you're going to do is make her not only resent you but your religion (as well as possibly religion as a whole) as well (especially if you also don't like gay people,abortion,trans rights ect because she might become one of those someday and figure that you won't be there to back her up,assuming you don't flat out disown her). now don't get me wrong: i'm not assuming i know your or her lives at all. but statistically speaking,it's a LOT more common for a teenager forced into a religion they don't want to simply resent it rather than change their mind so my advice (as a random stranger on the internet) is that if you ARE pushing your religion on her,you need to back off a bit. you can still try to teach her core values such as what biblical love is,but don't take it so far that you're basically just trying to force her into something she'll just end up hating because there is a much greater chance that she with be doing all the things you fear her doing,AFTER christain high school than she would IN public school. bottom line is that you're just giving her something to rebel against if this isn't what she want's and it's almost
      guaranteed to blow up in your face when she get pregnant or starts doing drugs when she's done high school and moves out and can do whatever she want's because there's no one telling her what to do. again,i'm not saying i know either of you but i know what's likely to happen if you push her too far. if the resentment get's too serious,you're gonna lose your daughter who'll want nothing to do with you when she finally has the choice.

    • @darianalawrence643
      @darianalawrence643 Před 2 lety +7

      @@JT5555 my daughter is loving her new school now and we have the best relationship yet!
      I pray that God works on your soul and this name you identify with. It will have you spreading positivity all over the place. Blessings!

  • @ZUGTFO
    @ZUGTFO Před 2 lety +13

    "How much do you have to HATE someone NOT to tell them the Truth?"
    Loved this vid.
    :)

  • @9407south
    @9407south Před 2 lety +23

    Melissa, thank you.
    This is what so called “followers of Christ” need to hear.
    Because God and His word changed my heart, I began to watch these pastors and teachers like you, Frank Turek, Paul Washer, Voddie Baucham, Justin Peters and Tim Conway and actually LISTEN.
    This to me is why theology is so very important to scripture.
    We HAVE to be able to understand God’s word and the meanings OF these scriptures. If we don’t, then we’re just reading and nodding our head unknowingly and Ill advised.
    Thank you again for what you do and for breaking down scripture for us and helping us to better understand God’s powerful and loving word.

  • @iluvmelissawhoschrist6515

    All difficult to swallow. But Melissa's sweetness makes it go down. Mwh♥️💘💥🦉😇🙏👍

  • @wendyraptureready
    @wendyraptureready Před 2 lety +29

    This video is so biblically sound, supreme teaching!thank you for truth❤🙏

  • @mitchac123
    @mitchac123 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this so much. Obedience to God does not equal works. If we love God we obey.
    We forget that Jesus' sacrifice not only saved us but also transforms us. The chance to have a mind like Christ (Philippians 2:5).

  • @britany_lmp5112
    @britany_lmp5112 Před 2 lety +5

    Oh my !! I'm so happy I wanted a video on biblical love for some time now because I want to learn what is true love is, with the sin I struggle with this is so important to me. Knowing and understanding the truth is the key to not fall in the temptation of believing a lie, this is such a blessing thank you so much for this !!

  • @JFH-te4lu
    @JFH-te4lu Před 2 lety +1

    Way back many years ago, some of us called out the "God in your pocket" philosophy others were showing i.e.God is there to do my will, not his will. I am so relieved it doesn't work that way! Praise God for sound teaching. Thank you, Melissa for your ability to compare the Bible with the world, especially as your background shows.

  • @yvonnecrozier4536
    @yvonnecrozier4536 Před 2 lety +9

    Awesome. Memorizing 1 John right now! It is difficult to describe the love that comes from God for others that is impossible to drum up on your own when you come to abide in Him.

  • @greghood9481
    @greghood9481 Před rokem +2

    Thank you, Melissa. I needed this today. I had to confront someone in our church yesterday regarding an issue that is rampant in today's culture. It didn't go well and I was accused of being a hater and I just needed to love. My response was that my definition of love was different than theirs. The Lord brought this video to my attention as confirmation that I am doing the right thing. Thank you and praise Him!

  • @nl3280
    @nl3280 Před 2 lety +15

    Oh my! haven’t watched yet but about 3 hours ago I prayed and asked the Lord what is the meaning/ look of what his love is vs the worlds love? Excited to watch hopefully an answer to prayer :)

    • @JT5555
      @JT5555 Před 2 lety +1

      i've been going through my own little process (with the help of a geman pastor i met on a art site because i'm weird like that) of trying to kinda break down every wall that stands between me and god (such as my reservations with some of the things he's done or a way i can interact with god without sacrificing my dignity/submitting to anyone) and i feel like this video is a important step in that because so much of it is simply me trying to UNDERSTAND god enough that i'm confident that my faith is not going to be misplaced: i'm too smart to simply accept anything without question.

  • @trenee8794
    @trenee8794 Před 2 lety +3

    This was brilliant! And much needed, learned so much!
    It’s like if I saw my sister harming herself with drugs, according to societal standards of love I should “accept her for who she is and not judge her” right? Even if it’s harming her. And that’s the issue that stands out to me…

  • @petermuchko
    @petermuchko Před 2 lety +8

    I love to see the longer videos thank you so much

  • @hsaehhtoofamily
    @hsaehhtoofamily Před 2 lety +13

    I love your contest so much.. you help me a lot for spiritual maturity..❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @BillTony2
    @BillTony2 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the marriage comparisons. 1) Can I really say that I love my wife and my woman on the side? 2) Can you really say that you love your husband and the 10 other men that you want to bring home? Really good analogies. I appreciate the distinction of "God is love" vs. "Love is God". As a 58 year old black man, I am grateful that God uses people of various backgrounds to bring clarity to his truths. Thank you.

  • @AdrienneJung.M
    @AdrienneJung.M Před 2 lety +3

    This passage of Scripture always convicts me. Thank you Melissa for speaking the truth in Love

  • @cherylcorbin-gillespie5656

    Oh Wow Has This Study Been A Blessing❣️ I Prayed Last Night!!.. for God to Help Me Find Him❣️ I Run Into You.. not a Pastor that I Love to watch not a video 'movie' of John the apostles that I like to watch! Your Video and it's about Love.. I Love Everyone Soo Much!! I Know We Can't Even Comprehend at the Same Level as God.. But You Explain That The Best I've Heard❤️ You Are Amazing At Helping People Know Him.. Thank You So Much❣️🙏😇

  • @strangerinmoscow6858
    @strangerinmoscow6858 Před 2 lety +13

    😹 "what is loveee baby don't hurt me don't hurt me no moreeee!"
    Loool "Do you know who else did that?? Yeah. The Old Testament nations..."
    Okay I think this is a sign. This is the third time I am hearing lord of the rings in 3 days. Was thinking of reading it. Now definitely have to read it.

  • @Glasguensis
    @Glasguensis Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you for this insightful analysis. I believe your ministry is truly blessed.

  • @AventurasGlez
    @AventurasGlez Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for letting Holy Spirit use you. Your ministry has blessed me so much!! I struggle understanding non Christians nowadays but mostly, I struggle with people who claim to be Christians but live in willfull sin. I am a sinner and acknowledge it. I pray for God to clean my heart. However, because my sin is obvious now (my mom passed away and it was the last drop to see the disrespect of my in laws. It's a long story but hand in hand with their lack of support throughout many years. I feel hate towards them.) I am in constant emotional pain because I feel torn, I know it is not our Father's will. I pray constantly but it's hard to do it wholeheartedly. I try to share your messages and those of others to help MY BRETHREN see and they reject the truth and throw scriptures of their fake love at me. All while they live in willfully sin. I don't agree with their fake love and to them I seem like I am not following Chirst. This video has helped me see I still need to share the Gospel, whether they agree or not, it's on them. May God continue blessing you Melissa!

  • @renee_miller
    @renee_miller Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for making these videos! I've been binge watching them. I come from the Amish, left the Amish, became a Christian and then fell for word of faith. Just recently heard the truth.

  • @rebeccashearer6057
    @rebeccashearer6057 Před 2 lety +5

    Well done. Love 1John, led studies many times in it. But, that v.6--what a blessing to be reminded.

  • @firerage007
    @firerage007 Před 2 lety +11

    I loved how you broke everything down and especially how you backed everything up with scriptures with given examples ! Can you touch on the topic on Christians who stop feeling condemned ?

    • @lisaproctor7276
      @lisaproctor7276 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes me too! I love that she backed everything up with scriptures and displayed the verses on the screen. For example a lot of Chirches just have the pastor talk without showing the scriptures.

  • @rockandsandapologetics7254

    Just barely over a year ago, a very active man in our church died of a heart attack. What I didn't know was he and his wife had adopted 2 girls, now in their mid to late teens, and prior to his heart attack his wife divorced him and put the older daughter in foster care. She's found a way to get out of foster care, but her adoptive mother refuses to see her or let her see her adoptive sister. This mother doesn't even come to church, but the older daughter has found a way. This mother is still connected to us via email and will send prayer requests. Melissa, I am having a very hard time loving and praying for this woman, but I will pray for the requests. Pray for me, for if this woman comes back to the Lord then the Lord will put that house back in order. There's so much pain you can almost reach out and touch it. I don't want to be part of that pain, but to be part of God's answer for that whole family. Keep me in prayer. David.

  • @__fedora___
    @__fedora___ Před 2 lety +1

    Most needed topic! In a time when "self-love" is universally accepted,practiced and glorified - videos like these will knock on the corrupted minds of mankind and help them see where they've gone wrong. I'm from India and in our country we don't have bold people like you preaching out the truth, especially on this topic. Most of em are already trapped and soaked into this demonic version of "love". This is truly an eye opening video. Let the few people of God keep sharing the Biblical Gospel to the world, to save at least a few till our King returns.

  • @marygilliland6024
    @marygilliland6024 Před 2 lety +1

    Just recently discovered you and the Lord is definitely using your videos to help me move in my faith with TRUE scriptural knowledge and understanding. THANK YOU and may our Father richly bless you

  • @evadah9298
    @evadah9298 Před 2 lety +1

    That was absolutely amazing. I had so many favorite moments. And I'm grateful to the Lord for your video.

  • @donnahenry3772
    @donnahenry3772 Před 2 lety +7

    This was SO good. Thank you, Melissa!!

  • @traceyferreira8042
    @traceyferreira8042 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. I love listening to the understandable orderly way you explain things.

  • @AZ.tattoo
    @AZ.tattoo Před 2 lety +7

    This was a wonderful lesson. I’ve been looking for the answers to this question. Thank you Melissa.

  • @debbiegagne4593
    @debbiegagne4593 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow this is gold!! This has gotta be shared

  • @kathydanvers9205
    @kathydanvers9205 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you Melissa! We can never be reminded of these truths too often! I enjoy your forthright teaching style. No rabbit trails here!

  • @cl5094
    @cl5094 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks so much for this video. I have been telling people that we should be speaking the truth in love. Your video explained that concept so much better than I could. I can’t wait to share this link with several of my friends. 1 Cor: 13:6 jumped out at me with new clarity tonight.

  • @lao12450
    @lao12450 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much Melissa!! I need this refresher every single day! It took me so long to understand that love is not a feeling. God Is love!💜✝️

  • @QuintanaFam4
    @QuintanaFam4 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this! I truly needed to hear this and I’m going to share it with my love ones ❤️🙏🏼

  • @AndrewKuntzman
    @AndrewKuntzman Před 2 lety

    great stuff. I have been having so many new-age conversations lately with people, and I can't seem to get enough Jesus, and enough knowledge. I am praying that God moves in these conversations and changes people's hearts.

  • @texasrangersluv
    @texasrangersluv Před 2 lety +3

    This is SO timely 😭 thank you

  • @joshuajohnson9134
    @joshuajohnson9134 Před 2 lety +1

    This is an amazing, much- needed video for our generation today!
    Thank you so much Melissa, for putting this together.

  • @lizsyms4218
    @lizsyms4218 Před 2 lety

    I'm so happy that I listened , my thanksgiving goes to God because this message is an answer to a prayer. God is so loving .

  • @ldesigns7790
    @ldesigns7790 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Melissa for breaking this down. Makes so much sense

  • @analicepmartinss_
    @analicepmartinss_ Před 2 lety +2

    I am binge watching you, Melissa! You have been a blessing in my life literally! God has spoken to me in some ways through you. Thank you so much!!! I am praying for you

  • @UBU41God
    @UBU41God Před 2 lety +2

    I greatly appreciated your distinction of being image bearers of God and that it is what provides the ability to love as a human being but this love is not complete without obedience to Jesus. Sweet!

  • @nashley2867
    @nashley2867 Před 2 lety +2

    So cool how this aligns with what God has been showing me - been going on a few dates, and looking at what friendship is - and then also this compliments the verse of the day on YouVersion so precisely today. God bless you.

  • @deliaadams5
    @deliaadams5 Před 2 lety +3

    Great Teaching Content 👍

  • @braedenh6858
    @braedenh6858 Před 2 lety +1

    Very relevant for several discussions today.
    Love your stuff, thank you!

  • @debbiegagne4593
    @debbiegagne4593 Před 2 lety +1

    Love you Melissa! Thanks for this video...a blessing to all..🙏✝️

  • @anabaird3835
    @anabaird3835 Před rokem

    This describes my sister & a friend PERFECTLY. Melissa is an AMAZING orator.

  • @sonokim
    @sonokim Před 2 lety +1

    Love you gurl!!! I had to rewatch to really absorb all this info 💜

  • @Jay-dz1qy
    @Jay-dz1qy Před 2 lety

    Thank you for blessing me with this study, I'm learning so much. It's so good to see you persevere in your faith. I hope and pray you and your family are well.

  • @tennisrockstar1
    @tennisrockstar1 Před 2 lety +1

    I pressed 'like' as soon as you started singing. LOL grateful you share your silly side with us too.

  • @noahjones5600
    @noahjones5600 Před 2 lety +1

    You are right in the pocket. Also, I can see the work of God when I see someone so young have so much wisdom. You didn't get wise because of your travels, you got wise because of the Holy Spirit. I'll be watching for the next vid. Thx

  • @stephaniearmsby63
    @stephaniearmsby63 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this Bible study. I needed to hear it soo much.

  • @kristinclark9798
    @kristinclark9798 Před 2 lety +2

    So wonderful! Thank you, Melissa ❤️

  • @Chrisamos412
    @Chrisamos412 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you Melissa, this helped me very much! The timing couldn’t have been better, I was in need of some solid truths concerning the subject. At the time I really didn’t know where in scripture to start……if you get my meaning 🙂

  • @rubymaster_6869
    @rubymaster_6869 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Melissa for this video, it really helped me. Before clicking the video I thought I already knew what it was about, and to some degree I was right, but wow, this really did help me personally, I haven't been in the Word lately and I think this video exposed how I have been trusting my feelings, it was especially the part when you mentioned that God is stronger than our heart, I've felt so guilty all of the time and I kept reminding myself of the justification I have in Christ, but it just came back every time I did something wrong (even the smallest mistakes sent my mind into frustration). But of course, I want to be careful not to say my mistakes don't matter, they do, and I should always come to God when I fall. Melissa, again, thank you, and most of all, thank God our Father, I love you as a brother in Christ and I want to love my fellow brothers and sisters better, and of course, I want to love God better.

  • @alexguerra1668
    @alexguerra1668 Před 2 lety +1

    So true 🙌🏼 Melissa, hi. Your video speaks to me on many levels bc I used to be in the New Age for years and got saved like over a year ago. Wanna say thank you so much for the impactful love beyond feelings 🙏🏼
    Praise God! That was all beautifully AND lovingly said :’)

  • @Redrosewitch
    @Redrosewitch Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Melissa. I'd heard about the Greek names for the types of Love. But I was never sure how to define 'Agape'. And you explained it very clearly there.
    I'm in complete agreement that there is no such thing as 'my truth'. There's just The Truth and my understanding or perception of it.

  • @MAN-pp4qg
    @MAN-pp4qg Před 2 lety +2

    Concerning truth and love, I had a realization not too long ago. Consider the cross: there is a vertical beam (Truth, pointed Heavenly towards God) and a horizontal beam (Love, spread abroad to all). The horizontal beam is only upheld because it is affixed to the vertical beam. If the vertical beam is removed, the horizontal beam falls down. Truth upholds love, not the other way around. Those who love truth are truthfully loving. Those who love "love" are neither truthful nor truly loving. (1 Corinthians 2v2, James 4v4, Isaiah 5v20, 1 John 2v15-17)

  • @saraisurrenders
    @saraisurrenders Před 2 lety

    Wow, thank you so much for this video! I was working on a video about forgiveness and true Godly love, but felt that I still lacked an understanding within what true Godly love meant (especially because i had for many years been very stuck within the New Age definition of love) and this clarified the last few questions that had me on the fence from posting what I made. Thank you Melissa for this video and God bless you! 🙏🏼🕊

  • @clydeleslie7765
    @clydeleslie7765 Před 2 lety +1

    Melissa, you are truly an inspiration and blessing to the church. May the lord continue to bless and empower you to deliver the true message of the gospel to the world at large. I thank you. God bless you, sister.

  • @christine4224
    @christine4224 Před 2 lety +1

    Melissa, I can't thank you enough for your videos, they are awesome! You explain biblical truth in a way that I can understand. You have opened my eyes to MANY things. Thank you and God bless you.

  • @josephandino3049
    @josephandino3049 Před 2 lety

    My spirit is well fed by listening to the truth about God's love. I must get to know this man. Crazy I am loving God even more right now.😮😮

  • @mariaceciliaborja9998
    @mariaceciliaborja9998 Před 2 lety +1

    A well thought of video. I'm saving this one so I can listen to it over and over.

  • @SuePenn
    @SuePenn Před 2 lety +1

    Great teaching. I pray that many will see this and search for the truth. 🙏Blessings.

  • @TheOilers41
    @TheOilers41 Před 2 lety

    This video and teaching has undone me. Thank you sister for sharing your study.

  • @deliaadams5
    @deliaadams5 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank You ABBA💙 YOU'RE A GOOD GOOD FATHER 🙌

  • @joyciej9919
    @joyciej9919 Před 2 lety +2

    Very well done Melissa!

  • @melissahiller3784
    @melissahiller3784 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent video! All points so well made! I just love what you’re doing , Melissa! U are helping clear up those blurred lines that surround our world! Keep up the good work! U are growing the Kingdom! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @Tristan-om2ff
    @Tristan-om2ff Před 2 lety

    It has been a blessing to hear this. Now im going to listen to more of your stuff. Amen

  • @michaelmoerbe8540
    @michaelmoerbe8540 Před 2 lety

    That was so well spoken. Thank you so much for your messages.

  • @dariaizabela6598
    @dariaizabela6598 Před 2 lety

    Amazing ! Keep on your great work, I appreciate how knowledgeable you are and how well and rational you describe all the topics

  • @reycerve69mejias36
    @reycerve69mejias36 Před 2 lety +1

    Great teaching, Needed to hear this ...thank you & God bless you

  • @sakuranight24
    @sakuranight24 Před 2 lety

    I’m soo glad I found your channel, this subject has always been confusing for . Thank you for explaining it

  • @skyedavisson9173
    @skyedavisson9173 Před 2 lety +1

    Spot on!! Amen! Great video, Melissa.

  • @ashleygrace8553
    @ashleygrace8553 Před rokem

    Most important message for this day for sure! Thank you sister! The world thinks they know love ❤️ but Agape Love is worth so much more than heart cards and chocolates!!!! 🍫
    It's giving one's life for another! Looks like being obedient even when your flesh doesn't want to be! We should be set apart! Shalom

  • @maecapone6928
    @maecapone6928 Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoyed this and found it very informative. Thank you and God Bless!

  • @inkytabithaful
    @inkytabithaful Před 2 lety

    WOW! Girl, you blew my mind going over these scriptures that I've heard a million times!

  • @watchoutforyourself7710

    For someone as young as you, you have just taught a true lesson, the message of our Lord Christ. Good work my dear sister. Stand up for our Lord even to death.
    Bruce Howard

  • @kimgary5771
    @kimgary5771 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video! God bless you!

  • @gennafifi
    @gennafifi Před 2 lety

    Melissa, you are so aware and able to articulate the nuances of new age teachings! Coming from new age and new thought so recently, I feel like a fish who is finally able to see the water I’m swimming in.

  • @thoranpernia
    @thoranpernia Před rokem

    I just wanted to say thank you SO much for this video. I came across it today and what you said blew me away. It helped to open my eyes to the truth of love. Love is something I have struggled with as long as I can remember. My definition was conformed through thr world's definition, and that brought so much hurt and suffering within my life. ... I took so many notes while watching this video. Thank you for sharing scripture that speaks of this. I will be reading and reflecting on these verses for a long while. - Thank you & God Bless you!