The Blasphemy Of The New Song About Trump
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One glaring difference between David and Trump is that David gave all glory to God whereas Trump gives all glory to himself.
And David could and did admit he made mistakes and wasn't perfect.
David also repented. Trump said that he has never had to ask for forgiveness.
Thank you for your very astute comment!
QED
Trump just tried to take credit for Joe Biden lowering the price of insulin! I just talked to a local Oklahoma voter and my grocery store today, she was still unaware of what Biden and the Democrats have done for her! Fox News doesn't tell her the good parts!!
Within Trumps recent rally he states OUT LOUD "I don't care about you people, I care about your votes" and it's never mentioned. It's just glossed over. How in the World is this sorry excuse for a Man worshipped and exalted in the way that he is? How did he make fools of my friends and family? It'll forever be one of life's greatest mysteries to me.
It's a cult. That's the only explanation. Trump has all the red flags of a cult leader, and he's done a very good job of it. I always wondered how Hitler came to power; now I known
He tried to act as if it were a joke, but everything else DT says and does shows that he actually spoke the quiet part out loud.
He is surely the Antichrist!!
I was remembering about that quote and then I read it from you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻pass this on “I don’t care about you people,I care about your vote “ pass it on & on & on and have everyone else do the same share the video so all can see what he cares about!!!!!! I’ve been doing this every single time….pass it on and keep doing it 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Years ago he also said that, if he ever ran from public office, he would run as a republican, as they are easier to fool.
The only thing Trump stands for is a "Bad example"
Excellent point!
And evil
Like Epstein being his best friend for decades & lived at Mar-a-lago but Trump says he barely knew him.
As an atheist (I have to point that out when I comment because it gives a different perspective than a religious person, I'm not pointing that out to mock a persons religion), but as an atheist I find it offensive to say that someone like Trump who has done horrible things his entire life is the chosen one is disgusting.
Very much so.
I'm a Real Christian (not a Christian Nationalist) and it offends ME!
Atheist here too. I cannot understand this insanity in the USA. It really makes a mockery of theists.
As a Neo-Pagan, Trump offends me. When I heard the title of the song, I'm afraid "Oh my gods" came out of my mouth. I don't think Trump even acknowledges the power of the sun and moon, let alone an All-Powerful Creator.
@@Silverstar98121 trump believes in nothing but himself. His words and actions have, time and again, made that very obvious.
#45 is not imperfect. He's perfectly EVIL.
No, he isn't even good at that.
@@willcool713100% true. As a dabbler in history with a particular interest in the monsters, I cannot overstate how lucky we were that Trump is stupid and incompetent. If he had been at all self aware, if he knew what he was and what he was doing? We’d be DONE. Our systems entirely failed to restrain or block anything that man tried. He failed entirely out of incompetence and due to the fear of a few important people that if they cooperated they’d face legal consequences. There was NOTHING in place to stop him except fearful weak men who hesitated.
@@willcool713 He doesn't have be good. But his message goes out to tens of millions of people.
@@yurei8 Yep. Madness.
and perfect hate gathers lots of likes from the wounded haters.
I don’t understand why American Christians constantly feel like they are being persecuted or prevented from practicing Christianity. No one has done anything to prevent any of us from living a humble Christ like life while we believe in our hearts and confess with our voices that Jesus Christ was the messiah. We just can’t force that view on others and we shouldn’t want to.
Actually, conservative Christians do have some legitimate complaints. For example, schools don't stop at teaching children that discrimination is wrong. They expose children to what are called "gay-positive" materials. These could bend a child's mind towards questioning the Bible's teaching on this subject. And teaching evolution as fact also is indoctrinating children with a religious view, since there are denominations that take Genesis literally as an article of their faith. Accomodating conservative Christians while also respecting everyone else requires threading a complicated path, and people on both sides aren't bothering to try to figure out how.
Exactly, faith is not faith if it is forced.
So many Christian Nationalists apparently have forgotten that the first European settlers came to this continent to get away from a government that ruled with religion.
@@nomad634 Thank you so much for standing up and saying this. So many Christians think that yelling and screaming at people will somehow make them become Christians. They are driving people away, if anything they are working for the other side.
Jesus didn’t force that view down anyone’s throats. He said its only for those who have ears to hear…
The Israelites cried for a king, and God said something to the effect of "FINE. I'll give you a king, but he won't be perfect." Then came Saul, David, and all the rest until finally the perfect King came. We don't need another imperfect king because we still have the eternal King who lived, died, and rose again to reign over us all forever, King Jesus. To all the Trump followers: quit your crying and bow down to the One True King.
Yes. King Jesus reigns now and forever. Trump is mere human and can pass away anytime. He thinks he has tomorrow promised just to him.
Amen!
AMEN
Only King! No bowing, he is pure love, joy and acceptance! Amen! Blessings dear!!!
@@enough1494 Double Amen! ✨💖✨
Let's not forget that when Sampson and David strayed from the word of God they were destroyed.
Those things that don't even exist?
Exactly!
Sampson was destroyed. David was restored because he repented.
Not sure what you read but King David was a man after God's own heart and the line Jesus came from. Read your Bible and don't just bump your gums
@@ProclaimFromTheRoofsMinistries Yes, but each time David strayed in the Bible, he was punished severely. I think that is the point.
Aaauuuggg!!!! Sick ! Sick ! Sick ! I can not believe this is happening in the USA.
I can. It's been building up for a while now.
They’re trained from childhood to think this way.
its sad and embarrassing. too many people cherry pick their religion to prove their points and shame people and judge people but they dont follow the teachings of jesus. every thing has become a hypocrisy. its sad that trans people are treated the way they are. there is no hate like christian love.
@@miked4309
So, you aren't "cherry picking" your belief based on your acceptance of a particular ideology?
I love Rev Ed, but just because he believes something, doesn't make it true.
Was Jesus resurrected? Did he even exist? What are the benefits of his teachings?
Your comment leads me to "believe", that you're just parroting what you've heard, rather than thinking for yourself, which is very "hypocritical" of you.🤔🤫
It's okay. You're loved. Don't feel ashamed. This is how people are, and this is why we are here. Think of it like being called to this time and place to help safeguard good people caught up in this madness.
I know how you feel and it's terrible. I feel it, too. This will pass, as will America, and eventually all of Humanity. Just remember, we have each other, and God. No need to fear.
“My kingdom is not of this earth.”This Christian right wants their kingdom right here right now. Scary stuff.
Exactly! They appear to be in hot pursuit of permanent worldly power for their particular cultural group within American society. It's their own values and traditions they want to see gain complete dominion, not the teachings of Jesus!
Exactly ❤
They’re like the pharisees and sadducees of Jesus’ time, they want Barabbas….😱
I am Catholic, and I am shocked that people of my own religion believe in the lies of Trump. But I do like your videos, Rev. Ed.
I am a Charismatic Christian and I hate the fact that most of my denomination are Trump supporters. It drives me absolutely nuts.
People that will believe absurdities will commit atrocities. Voltaire
He sound like a JIM JONES, a PRETENDED MAN OF GOD, Judging others While the. country looks like a Mad House, CRUMBLING DICTATORSHIP,, Trump is not the ENEMY, THIS GUY IS,
Please don"t call him President Trump!
He does not deserve it
Rev Ed isn't quite so Trump deranged. 😁
@@BookkeeperJeffTrump deranged? Wtf does that mean? Oh, you must mean those if you who are deranged enough to still love Trump?
I pray every day 🙏 to Jesus about this
@sharonharris9782 um, I'm from NJ. I've been very clear about my dislike for Trump. I worked for a South Jersey builder. I know of people that got screwed by his failed casino adventures. I simply see the alternative as too similar to Chinese style democracy aftet having lived in China. 😁🇨🇳
Make
Authoritarianism
Go
Away!
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Good one!!
😂 Amen ❤️
Where do I buy the T-shirt?
FIGHT F45CISM
It's been a long time since I read the Bible, but as I recall, after being called by God these Biblical flawed men changed. They put that old life of bad behavior behind them and became the voice of God to the people. I see no change in Trump, his long lifetime of narcissistic sociopathy continues unabated. He doesn't repent of it, he brags about it. I love your MLK quote about darkness and hate not standing against themselves. I've only been watching you for a few days but I'm really enjoying your perspectives. Its wonderful to hear a Christian speaking in a voice of compassion, inclusion and positive action. If all Christians shared your views, this could be such a wonderful country and world.
Trump has changed. he is selling bibles. first a golden bible with politics in it and now a bible with a cross and Jesus on the front. Soon he will sell holy water and rosaries. (Sarcasm)
@@ingehanson
🤣 I'm glad you emphasized the sarcasm, but some Trump supporter is going to disregard that part.🤣
Thank you for being who you are. Your words are needed at this time more the ever.
@christyn7359
Except for the fact that a shadow is literally the existence of light and darkness in the same place.
It's not complete darkness, but the light is partially blocked.
Metaphors are dumb sometimes.
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Well said Reverend. The work of Jesus is a finished work. Complete, lacking nothing. There is no need for another savior. ❤❤❤
AMEN REVERAND 🎉🎉🎉
Hallelujah! Amen! Trump can't save his own soul, no one can save a person's soul but JESUS.
Thank you, Reverend. That song is jaw-droppingly blasphemous. This evangelical Christian worship of Trump has been baffling to me.
I'm not a religious person, but I appreciate you and your words.
Same. I’m an atheist but I watch his sermons semi regularly. If more Christians were like this I would have so much more respect for the faith.
Same here. I have always felt that many so-called christians are not followers of Jesus. If they were, I might have some respect for them. I sure do respect Rev. Trevors.
You know it infuriates Trump when his supporters call him “imperfect”.
Good, only a wise person would accept and appreciate the critique.
Good😂 they should keep saying it 😂
If that's HER God, she can keep him to herself
One day not too far off after the excavation of Mar-a-lago reveals the truth about Jeffrey Epstein’s time with Trump, every MAGA will deny they ever liked him or remain silent.
I just listened to it and boy howdy, a bs song.
His followers gave up their souls to a minion of hell. He perpetuates evil unabashedly. No love, no kindness, full of hate, “the worst words” spew from him, no respect, no humility, no generosity - rather he is the most selfish and greedy of men, unfaithful, disloyal, praises evil dictators… for heaven’s sakes, and our own, people, wake up!
He's got a lot of flaws but calling him a minion of hell just sounds deranged. The hate in your inflection and in the words of so many others is one of the reasons I'm presently an undecided voter. I don't like Trump, but I see hate and viciousness wherever I look. The dehumanization of Americans based on their politics is a sickness that has captured everyone.
I don't know how I will vote in November. Both parties are a disgrace.
@@MrCuttysark1982I do understand that you see hate on both sides, it's true that we need to be careful with our own words. Even though personally, I understand the anger and upset about Trump and his followers, you do have a point, we should try to be respectful on both sides.
For me, when I compare both parties and their leaders, there's still a clear difference on how they act, carry themselves, the message and the extent of hate and divisiveness that is being spread. Also, how reasonable and intelligent they are or at least come across, how much they actually seem to care about the country/ the people or rather about themselves and their own power.
But you're right, it's your choice. Thank you for the reminder to try to stay respectful on both sides.
Amen. I have never seen hate spew from anyone like this in my entire life. I see it only as something satanic.
@@MrCuttysark1982but do you see a better human in Biden? I see a man with integrity, love and kindness within him. I don’t see any of that within Trump.
@@andyjulia I see a career politician in Biden. All politicians wear masks. What they are like on the inside is anyone's guess but everything they do in front of a camera is for rallying and messaging. And their true loyalty is to donors which is why corporations often give money to both sides.
Whether Trump is the lesser evil is a conversation I'm willing to have. But when it comes to who is righteous my answer is "none".
Desperate people who are following Trump as a “hero” and the “chosen one” are blinded by his rhetoric (if it can be labeled as such). It is so hard for me to understand the reality of their thinking and their actions. We really must have faith that we will get through this and that we can reunite in unity.
They are not blinded. He appeals to something deep down in them. They are like him, whether they admit it or not.
I don't think they're blind. I think they were waiting on Trump. They've been looking for someone that connects with their darkest notions
And we must be the light in the room.💜🙏🏼☀️
My previously reply was deleted for some reason but they're not blinded. Trump spoke to who they really are
The devil knows his own @@SonicBoomC98
You can not beat evil with evil😢
Serious question. What do you do when both choices seem wicked? I'm not a Trump supporter but I am an independent who was leaning toward Biden for much of his presidency. However the explosion of antisemitism on the left after October 7th really took me aback and while I don't see any of that in Biden himself, I see plenty of it in the party.
I don't know yet who I will vote for. Circumstances put me back on the fence. But I can't accept the assertion that a vote for the DNC is a vote against hate. I see mountains of hate in both parties. In that circumstance I don't know what else to do beyond look at each party and try to guess who will do the least damage. Or not vote at all which honestly won't solve the problem either.
@@MrCuttysark1982 I think that the extremists are taking advantage of a situation that both sides need attention. Palestinians deserve freedom and Isreal deserves it's rights as well. Biden has been working behind the scenes to support a two state solution and a lasting peace. Jared Kushner is trying to develop land in the West Bank. One side in leadership wants peace and one side wants whatever pads their pocket book or stock portfolios. Both sides do have extremists but one side promotes extremism.
@@tanyawilliams8254 I do support a two state solution. I would like for Palestine and Israel to both have peace and prosperity. And yeah, the real estate developers leering over the potential land was disgusting.
I suppose Biden is still in my good graces but the party in general.....the vitriol poured out on Republican voters during the Trump election really put me off. Then the awful Republican response to the pandemic which was one of many reasons I turned to voting for Biden. I guess my thing is I'm getting sick of the hate but I see it everywhere and it leaves me frustrated. One time I had quipped that nothing made me want to vote Republican like a Democrat talking point and nothing made me want to vote Democrat like a Republican talking point.
Samson and David eventually showed not only remorse, but also contrition.
Either one is not in trump's vocabulary much less his soul.
This reminded me of the Old Testament reading where the people of Israel demanded a king. The prophet was old and his sons were not religious. Instead of wanting a new judge, they wanted a king. We cannot discount people who use religion to control others. History is filled with them.
Last week's bible study wrapped up in 5 sentences... Very well said. And true
I have always thought that if God indeed chose that guy it was to use him to reveal the corruption going on behind the scenes in America.
He IS the corruption.
He definitely revealed how cowardly, shameless, craven, callow, hypocritical and unprincipled the republican party has become.
And showed how easy "it can happen here".
That's what I think too
@@edg3048he is part of it but it's not just him
@UnashamedCaliforniagirl absolutely. He's more the end result of a 40year spiral.
People are failing to understand that Trump may be serving a useful purpose. Several times in my Coast Guard career I heard and used the phrase ‘The purpose of your life could be to serve as a warning to others.’
and what I always hear when trump's corruption is brought up is that "the lord works in mysterious ways". No wonder this kind of person is allowed to rise to such a position as POTUS. Shame, shame,shame.
Well, they haven't gotten the message yet.
Find the Lincoln Project's ad 'God made a Dictator' Exact same intent.
Yup 👍
Insightful perspective
Questioner - "Why can't I have heroes like you?"
Christopher Hitchens (in his last public appearance before his death from cancer) - "Because you shouldn't need or want them."
Thank you for everything you do brother! I am so grateful for your message. I hear the voice of God speaking through you.
My family are strong Roman Catholic. And huge Trumpers. I passed on a few of these talks hoping to make them see the light. But sadly and completely unfathomably they feel Reverend Ed is leading them away from God. It breaks my heart. Maga brains are wired on a whole different level.
By their fruits you will know them…
selective picking out texts
@@russellmiles2861 not even close
@@UnashamedCaliforniagirlProverbs 21:9
#MANGO
Sorry, my comment cut off. I was busy complimenting you and didn’t get to finish.
I just wanted to say that despite being from a different denomination of Christianity and thousands of miles away from you, if I had the chance, I would gladly attend your services.
One last thing, I told my wife listening to your voice as well as your messages are so affirming and calming that if one is having a panic attack, you could bring them back to peace.
May God bless you in your work and keep you always in the palm of His hand.
God Bless Thank you for your ministry.
This is an issue I live with every day. My husband & I (both liberals & atheists) moved in with my sister to help her after a nasty car accident. I am the only liberal & non-Christian in my entire family, and listening to her defend the orange, Wanna-be mob boss every single day is one of the most horrifying & heartbreaking thing I've ever witnessed. Facts & truth don't help - she is so deep in this...psychosis ...I cant think of a better word for this brainwashing...
I truly just don't understand how people, GOOD people like my sister, can believe the obvious lies & conspiracy theories. 😢
Thank you for not buying into the insanity!!! I'm going to share this with my sister...not gonna get my hopes up, but maybe it will help a little? 🌻🌻🌻
May God/ the Universe/ the primordial energy bless you and bring your sister and the rest of your family back into the light, in his/her/its own time. There is much to be learnt in times of difficulty and opposition, including patience. Stay strong in love and light for them all, if you can...
It's the same with my mother ... it's heartbreaking.
As a Jewish agnostic, I think we don't need a savior. We can and must save ourselves through Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). And Trump is not someone who can help us with this. He can only hinder the effort.
Thank you! That's such a beautiful concept in Judaism - repairing the world - although TBH I don't know much about it and I think what little I do know I got from Leonard Cohen.. Perhaps the first step must be to repair our own broken and twisted souls, to allow us to see more clearly what needs to be done, and how to do it. Or maybe we can do the two simultaneously, one feeding off and supporting the other...?
@@papercup2517 I totally agree with you, including the reference to the behavior of Netanyahu.
I wanted to reach out to you -- as a Noahide myself -- to express the debt I feel to religious Jews for helping me to understand Tanakh and concepts like Tikkun Olam.
Recent events in Israel-Palestine have left me feeling deeply despondent, and seeing your post brought a lift. thank you!
"Some of them are living an illusion...bounded by the darkness of their minds... In their eyes it's nation against nation against nation, with racial pride -- sad hearts they hide. Thinking only of themselves. They shun the light. They think they're right -- living in their empty shells." ("Lost in a Lost World" -- Moody Blues.)
As an African-American Christian who appreciates her faith's Jewish roots, I've observed that some Jews look at Trump and see a great friend and possibly savior of Israel, and that other Jews look at Trump and see the return of Nazism. I agree with the second group.
@@MelanieNLee -- Zionist Israel is utterly opposed to Judaism -- and has always been so since it began in the late 19th century
One does not chose to cover politics, one simply covers politics when it is nessisary to save loved ones.
One of my favorite Scriptures : " If the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness ! "
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I've said that evangelicals are Christian in name only. They are devout followers of the Old Testament (although with their flawed understanding of it). The life of Jesus can be ignored. The only part of the New Testament that they like is the death of Jesus, the rest of it would make their beliefs uncomfortable.
That accords with what I've observed too, sadly. But every time I use the term CHRINOs here, YT deletes my posts! Let's see how this one goes...
I do think Mr Trump may have been sent for a purpose. Not to be the great and glorious dictator/king they long for, who will win back political/ worldly power for extreme right wingers and conservative Evangelicals, to rule in perpetuity, but to teach Americans discernment - what good and evil truly mean in human behaviour.
IIRC, many people in Jesus's time also hoped for a Messiah - an anointed one - who would take a leading role politically and maybe even militarily in freeing the Jews from Roman occupation and leading them out of that subservience to political sovereignty. But Jesus never showed any inclination to do this; instead he taught them how to liberate their own souls through love and thus find the true Kingdom of Heaven within, beyond worldly desires and fears.
Sometimes I think that the current televangelist follow the morning star. Especially when you consider some of the people who controls some of the leadership
Well said, and God doesn’t need cash either.
Nope, God never had a use for it - leaves us free and encouraged to use it to help others.
God is perfect, and can absolutely use imperfect people to do His work.
But God still has standards, so 45 doesn't qualify; not by a long shot.
Oh! So nicely put! Perfect 😁👌🏼👍
Amen 🙏! We are to live as an example. This is how we lead people the cross. By living as an example of Jesus and his love.
I Believe we are to be a witness of His love so others will want to know Him Lying in the church and Greed in the Church have turned many away that may never know Him!!Very Sad
Amen! Amen! Amen! and again I say Amen! On both of your above comments, praise God, 🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾
I'm more or less agnostic but kinda try to live in a new testament kinda way, I find it odd that a lot of evangelicals ignore the gospels and dismiss it as hippie stuff.
your measured yet loving manner and approach to these hard and challenging times, I just want you to know, is a healing thing. Thank you and Amen, much love from a recovering catholic
As you said yesterday we cannot serve 2 gods
Thanks Rev Ed for your insight and discussion with this video and this song.. Jesus is the only Savior and this song is Idolizing saying Trump is Chosen .. I do agree with you God does go to imperfect people to do good for others and help humanity, for example someone may build a homeless shelter feed the poor or help a neighbor.. Saying Trump is Chosen , When he uses anger and violence and wants to retaliation on his opposition is not God or Jesus... God Bless 🕊️ Nimultis
You are so right! As I taught through the Bible chronologically, it occurred to me that through all the Judges and then to King David, the plotline was asking, "who can deliver God's people to get us back to a right relationship with God?" Every time the people thought, "Here is our deliverer!" Some of the Judges (Deborah, for example) were very good, but were temporary. Many of the Judges weren't even that good. So maybe a king was needed? Saul was thought to finally be "it" as Israel's first king. But he didn't live up to the task either.
Then came David, a "man after God's own heart" and the reader might think "finally! Here's the Deliverer!" But David couldn't live up to the task either. He sinned greatly and though he repented, his life (and reign) were never the same again. If David couldn't live up to being God's Deliverer, then who possibly could?
It all points to Jesus, as you say. Jesus is our Deliverer. He did not sin, and he completely and thoroughly saved and delivered us. Anyone who wants to point back to David or anyone else from the Old Testament is ignoring the whole point of God's plotline through the Old Testament. The point, as the Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians, is that the Law from the Old Testament and nobody from the Old Testament period can save us. Only Jesus can. And he did. So no, there is absolutely no reason to go back. We should keep moving forward, with Jesus.
Amen ❤️
Enlightening message, as always from you Rev Ed. Thanks to you as ever. God Bless you. 🙏🏼♥️
Thank you, Rev.Ed. Your input is always so comforting. God Bless You .🙏✝️🌹
I saw the video yesterday posted by a horrified clergyman....my response chimes with yours,......"BLASPHEMY"!
Some of my family say that Saul/Paul is the example of God using tfg for his good. I tell them the difference is that Paul changed his way, TFG says he does not need to change his way because he has not done anything wrong
Saul the heretic was a pawn used by Roman officers to trick Caesar into believing the Jews had finally converted to accept the sun and the virgin goddess. They killed him because he was going senile and spilling the beans. If you actually read all of the books of the Bible, not just the ones the Roman Catholics allow you to read… You will find this out because Jesus will tell you. In one of the lost books of the Bible Jesus flat out says that Saul the apostate will lead most of his people astray, almost to the last one and only handful will stay on the righteous path. And this was the pretext for his other comments about many will be called, but few will be chosen. Christians read that all the time and they think every single one of them is the few, when every single one is the definition of many. Jesus also says that the path is very narrow, and only a few people will be able to walk it, and this was another reference to that prophecy that Saul was going to lead everybody astray, and only a few people will actually reject Paul and throw away the Roman garbage and the Trinity garbage and get back to ancient Judaism that Jesus actually taught.
Thank you Reverend Ed 🤗👼🏽🙏🏽 Really appreciate you and your fellow pastors who truly follow our Lord Jesus and are working so hard to save us from this dangerous and hateful threat.
It is the maga and evangelical cultists who are giving Our Lord a bad name... as if all the atheists and critics and dare I say some churches themselves, haven't done enough damage to the very concept of following a good God, we have this madness raging through America bringing hate and scorn upon genuine Christians. It is sad and heartbreaking to hear people belittle Christianity because of the disgraceful and shameful behaviour of the few. If you love Jesus and believe in Him, please look into your hearts 👼🏽🙏🏽 Amen 👼🏽🙏🏽
It's up to _all of us,_ Christian or not, to push against the evil in the world. It is not a task / duty / responsibility exclusive to Christians.
Preach it Brother! ❤
When I hear people telling me that the former president is "God's chosen leader", I think of the nation of Israel at the end of the era of the judges crying out to God saying, "We want a king, like all the other nations have." Samuel relayed God's reply, "A king will tax you heavily, and he will claim your daughters as his wives, and he will conscript your sons for his army." But the people continued to cry out, and God relented and allowed them to have a king. Fast-forward a hundred years or a bit more, into the books of 1 King and 2 Kings, when we see repeatedly, "...and King XXX did evil in the sight of God." And those kings continued to do evil, and to lead Israel into evil, and to ignore the warnings of the prophets to repent of their evil, until God allowed Babylon to take Israel into captivity. I think this is much closer to the reality of our situation.
@mwaldyke, you 🎯 it. Read Hosea chapter 4, it reminds me of America.
C'mon now Rev.Ed!
I have no problem walking with y'all in the light. 😉😀
Nice one Rev❤
I’m not a religious person. I decided many years ago that the church isn’t for me. Long story short, I couldn’t sit next to people who will shake your hand when you enter the church, and then while saying your goodbyes, those same people are saying the most insulting comments about the people they just pretending to be friends with. Those people are the most two faced I’ve ever seen. Judging anyone who isn’t making eye contact with at the moment. Handing my 12 year old brother cigarettes on the steps of the church both entering and exiting. But from time to time I do watch and actually get some enjoyment from your videos. But for me, you are like a unicorn. It’s refreshing and needed, so ty. I just have a hard time when people who claim to Christian’s and never pass up the opportunity to judge others because they have a Bible under their arm. I really can’t believe the same people who are clambering to take womens freedoms were totally the very first to lose their minds when told to wear a mask. Or to even get them to acknowledge the fact that there are abortions in the Bible. For a group that wants to roll in cash and property it looks like from the outside that they might want to thumb through that book and especially the part that warns of a fake or imposter. The wolf in sheeps clothing. Then the other day I heard him cursing inside a church
Excellent points. The Christuan message is one of radical acceptance, charity, and love for others. I've read the book. So often it feels like the majority of Christians haven't.
Christ the Lord said something in the good Samaritan story. At the end of the story, the Lord says, “go do the same “!
We are to be like Jesus, to be kind and to love each other as our creator made us to be. Caretakers!
We have everything we need, as you say, to make our world new. We have been given the tools and methods. All that remains to be provided is the will on our part to actually DO that work. And that, from what I see, is in very short supply these days.
IF God chose Trump to push back against evil, it was to show us the evil and to do better, get rid of corruption and bigotry.
It was NOT so HE could get rid of the evil.
And as with most lessons, until it’s figured out, we will just be shown more and more evil until we learn not to govern criminals power.
Love and light, yes. Darkness cannot push out Darkness. Hate cannot push out hate. Didn't Jesus say a house divided cannot stand? Well said sir.
The worship of Trump is like the earth has fallen out of orbit and we're all hanging on by our fingernails.
King David was repentant. Keep speaking the truth, reverend. We appreciate you
Not meaning this in an offensive way but why do religious people seem to be the most gullible?
Some - yes - very :( Some are taught from a young age to not critically examine each thing that comes along and they accept what they are told - it's terribly, terribly sad - my place of standing is that God gave us a ruddy good brain and we should use it for the most reasonable ways of looking after other people :)
Not sure it is just religious - seen some really weird conspiracy ideas going down - although many of them describe themselves as "spiritual" or into "quantum" - not sure they understand that either
But there sure are some people who have been let down by adults in the past - that's one thing that's certain :(
@@rsh793 all this it's the end times and everything is against us and it's the devil, flat earth, it's like they have something missing from their lives and are trying find purpose or look intelligent saying everyone else is sleeping or are sheep. It's all very strange. If you have ever been on tiktok that's where the real nutters hang around, it's toxic
Probably because they're not taught to be critical thinkers.
I think you are somewhat mistaken. Religion on it's own does not demand lack of thought and logic. However organized religions have demanded fealty and belief over thought since the beginning. Followers of organized religions learn from an early age to submit to authority and to place faith over logic. Sorry Ed, you are one of the good ones, but through out history organized religions have abused faith to commit atrocities that are beyond the pale. The Crusades, Manifest Destiny, and so many others it is hard to count. Every time they turn Christ's love into a militant military type aggression it ends badly. Yet the Trump followers are not happy with a loving Christ, they are demanding a militant Warrior Christ which never existed. Another example of Man creating God in his own image. Oops!
@@markpashia7067 Well said!
Jesus protect us from all anxiety, depression, despair, and Trump.
So glad I didn’t pass this by. You said everything I’ve been thinking. It’s up to us to show gentleness, kindness, love
“Do not be deceived, God will Not be mocked…..!” Galatians: 6-7
When does the “push back against evil” start? Because I’m not seeing it. I see almost everyone I once loved and respected rolling in the dirt ecstatic and euphoric with hate. I see myself getting sucked in because I have lost those people as they have lost sight of Christ. It hurts.
There's a lot to be said for being a Quaker .............!
Although one cries for the situation and prayers for all those who get pulled down these lines and that they find the love of Jesus.
Please keep praying for our leaders here in you're southern border.
It never ceases to blow my mind that, so many sheep didn't follow after a wolf in sheeps clothing but after the wolfiest wolf in wolfs clothing you could imagine.
Jesus told his disciples that he was sending them out two by two to the wolves. Well they have always been around but now there are more of them drinking the cool aid and it is terrifying!
Amen brother❤
See, the problem is rev, these folks believe that they are the only true patriots and worse, they believe they have the authority to speak on behalf of Jesus, that they know Jesus's will, opinions, etc.
There is imperfect, which we all are to greater or lesser extents, and there is evil. The difference between the two are the fruits of their words and their lives on themselves and others. Someone like Jimmy Carter would be the first to say he’s imperfect but his service to humanity is inspirational. His example urges us to be better. Trump influences his followers to degrade themselves for him. It’s not all him, people are responsible for themselves, but his words and his actions normalize hatred, bigotry, vengefulness, violence, none of them fruits of the spirit. Ms Owens is profoundly mistaken.
There seems to be a lot of people of that ilk who go straight to the old testament. I don't understand why they keep doing that. Why have a new covenant if we are sticking with the old one?
The MAGA crowd worships their Profit TFG. I’m going to start wearing my “My God can beat up your god” vintage button.
I haven't noticed him pushing back against evil. Did I miss something?
Thank you ❤, Amen 🙏
Bad enough people would opt to vote for Trump but they certainly don't have to donate their souls
Amen, et amen, Pater Ed! I LOVE this message! You’ve really inspired me for the battle today. My sword is girded, my banner is lifted, and I’m headed back to Orleans to finish the job I was sent to do! Blessings upon you! Dominus vobiscum! Joan.
Have a great day, Joan!
God bless you!
God has a strange sense of humor.
When what's-his-name really does meet the Master,he is in for the surprise of his life...and he isn't gonna like it.
JESUS is my Hero. HIM I will follow on the path of light to dispel the darkness, one loving thought and deed at a time.
Wow!?!? Unbelievable. Thank you Rev Ed
Well-stated!!
They don't have correct discernment of evil vs good. They are calling evil good and good evil.
When all this started and he got elected in, my mom said; "Kari, i think this might be the beginning of a great revealing". I had no real idea of what she meant.....but I sure do now! For ME, the overwhelming confusion started during Covid when I saw Christians ive been around my entire life saying/doing the exact opposite of "love your neighbors" and making excuses/attempted justifications for anything TFG did/said. TFG has done absolutely nothing to "suprise" me personally. Hes just being himself. Who hes always been. The "suprise", sadness, confusion and GRIEF is coming from the other side....the seemingly unwavering "blindness" (and even what appears to be WORSHIP) coming from his suporters. Many of whom taught me in sunday school/church. 😞
Bravo Reverend
I could be wrong, but it appears that the Fundamentalists constant reference to the Old Testament doesn't sound mistaken. By that I mean, it appears to me that they sound like they wish to return to Old Testament Government with cherry picked Jesus, or am I wrong?
Jesus isn't much use to those who seek earthly power, so they need to harken back to the Old Testament.
As long as you have good and evil going on in your head your heart will not open. VOTE 💙
Phenomenal message. Eye-opening insight. Thank you very much
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Can you dance to this song?If not,I wouldn't like it. Ha! I
watch your show sometimes. You do very well at communicating
a strong message. I wanted lighten up things a little.No disrespect meant
with my with comment. Your message is always Christian in content.
That is why I tune in from time ti time. Thank you! God bless!
Unfortunately, it is written like a praise song and is very catchy and swayable. With a bit more drum-- quite danceable. That is what makes it so dangerous and great for a cult.
Hate fills any house that love abandons. Be a glazier, not a thrower of stones.
Thank you for speaking out against this evil. God Bless you.
Someday the Trump nightmare will be over. We must stop giving him the attention that he craves. His hate speeches are very eloquent and heartfelt. He has all the best words but it is up to us to make a sentence out of them.
The people who praise Trump, are feeding Trump. Trump would not have any power, if like-minded people didn't believe his message. This is, to me, and obvious illness. I'm constantly reminding myself about this. When I get angry at ill people, I'm feeding more anger, and hurting myself. So, I take a deep breath and find my compassion. I want to be part of the cure, not part of the problem. Sending love to everyone.
Love back, stay strong...
We need to remember that the followers of MAGA are our neighbors. They may "bother us" but we still need to love them for our own souls sake as well as theirs.
Thank you Ed - Love you and your message
We can't be Christians without Christ. Thank you Rev. Trevors for being such a wonderful watch-god
and reminding is in such a down to earth way what it means to be a Christian. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The hubris of some people is astounding.
That line you quoted from Dr King was lifted from the Buddha's verse in the dhammapada
Thank you Rev Ed. I always feel at Peace after listening to you. And I really feel when you say the prayer at the end. 🇬🇧 I was brought up C of E, I’m not overly religious but I quietly have faith. And I do remember the teachings that God sent his only Son to save us. We are saved already. The rest is up to us ALL.
Not an imperfect man. We’re not that felons ‘children’
Over here in England it seems ridiculous that so called christians *small case* appear to believe this. Have they forgot the teachings? Don’t they know their Bible? I do hope and pray that Americans will prevail over this time in their history. I believe they will ❤️
I'm Wiccan and I think this song one of the instances of Trump wearing sign that says "I am the Antichrist"