Amy Grant & Gay Weddings - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 105
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In today’s episode, Becket looks at the story of Amy Grant hosting her niece’s lesbian wedding on her farm. Amy calls it love but what is love according to the Bible? Becket looks Franklin Graham’s response to her hosting this wedding as well as another Christian writer who wrote a piece on this. Becket also talks about the time he attended a gay wedding and how and why he regrets this decision. Finally, Becket discusses whether a Christian should go to a gay wedding or not.
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ABOUT BECKET:
Becket Cook was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He attended Jesuit College Preparatory
School of Dallas. After graduating from college, Becket moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and acting, finding success in both. He eventually went on to become a production designer working with the top photographers and directors in the world on fashion shoots for magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and for ad campaigns such as Gap, L'Oréal Paris, and Nike.
Finding a new sense of freedom in L.A., Becket also fully engaged in his new life as a gay man. He had a series of many relationships with men throughout the next fifteen years.
In September of 2009, Becket met a stranger at a coffee shop in Silver Lake who invited him to his church in Hollywood called Reality L.A. Becket reluctantly agreed to attend the service. After hearing the sermon that Sunday, Becket was utterly transformed by the gospel and gave his life to Christ. He also knew on that day when God revealed Himself to him that homosexuality was a sin and that he could no longer live that life. Becket was more than happy to count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord.
Becket spends much of his time in ministry speaking at churches, universities, and conferences helping believers (and non-believers) understand this issue biblically, theologically, culturally, and personally. Balancing grace and truth when teaching on this subject is of primary importance. His goal is to challenge the current cultural narrative about sexuality in general and homosexuality in particular by demonstrating through his personal testimony and biblical truths that, yes, homosexuality is still a sin, and that following Christ is infinitely more satisfying and joyous.
He has lived all over the world in major cities such as Rome, Vienna, and Tokyo.
Becket graduated from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in 2017 with a Master of Arts in Theology.
Becket’s book, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption, with a
foreword by Francis Chan, published by Thomas Nelson, released July 30, 2019.
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@The Amber Heard Playlist!! What does the bible say about Telegram and Whatsapp? Please give a summary. Thanks.
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! Strange, when I search for "carry the water to the desert" absolutely ZERO bible verse is shown in the search results. Perhaps you dreamed about it because it sure as heck did not come from the bible.
As for Amy Grant pandering to the homosexuals, well, I don't think she is reaching the lost but rather encouraging them in their sins!!! That's a very big difference!
Why don't you dig around and see how Ray Comfort deals with those who say they are homosexual and see the difference?
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! *_‘Don’t be afraid, you’re loved.’ Gay. Straight. It does not matter.” It “doesn’t matter how we behave. It doesn’t matter how we’re wired,” Grant said._* *_“We’re all our best selves when we believe to our core: ‘I’m loved.’_*
These are quotations from her own mouth as to what she believes - clearly not the gospel at all. No mention of sin, repentance or receiving mercy from God because of the work of Jesus on the cross. Nothing. Nada. Zip.
She is NOT evangelizing. As Jesus said - he who doesn't gather with me, scatters.
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! NO, I did not misquote her!!! Those are the exact quotations as reported by multiple media outlets - go fight with them!
She says there are just two things - Love God and love your neighbour - then she falls flat on her face on the first one - Jesus says - If you LOVE me you'll keep my commandments. Then going back to Leviticus 17,18, 19 and 20 you'll see exactly what Jesus thinks about sexual sin such as homosexuality. Read the story of Sodom in Genesis 19 to see the total depravity that homosexuality sinks to. Then read Jude 7.
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! I see your bias - your find no wrong with homosexuality - why is that? Did you not read what the bible has to say about it? I would truly like to hear your reasons for being unmoved by the fact that there are people that are actively engaged in homosexual acts - or transgenderism for that matter.
I'd like to hear your opinion on Genesis 19 ( and the preceding chapters leading up to it ), Leviticus 17 thru 20, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 and Jude 7.
My daughter is gay and legally married, according to Colorado law, to another woman. That woman’s family is 100% accepting of their relationship; we are not. I love my daughter, and very much desire a relationship with her…which although is strained, it is on going. She was very hurt that her family did not attend her wedding, and is downright mad about it! She cannot understand that our Christian faith prohibits us from celebrating something that we know to be a sin, but despite that, we love her! We have never turned our back on her, but she has “disowned” us countless times. Prayerfully, there will be a transforming of her mind, and she will turn to Jesus, accept HIS merciful grace, & honor HIS WORD! We rest and trust in HIM who saves! I keep her partner in my prayers too. To GOD be the glory!
Thank you for sharing your heart and faith.
Honouring God n His Word. What faith.
What you have prayed for your daughter, I pray the same prayer, n salvation for her partner.
God bless you n your family.🙏❤
Amy Grant is a puppet. She flip flops like a bobblehead. It's such a shame she wants to thwart and reneg her convictions. This is exactly what her family is doing. She's a fake.
Hello my name is Cindy I am delivered. Jesus set me free. My mom prayed for 12 years for me and my partner. Today Freedom Reigns thought Christs victory in my life thanks to a praying mama prayers. You will see a victory I decree in Jesus name victory over you and over your Daughter. Before June 29 of 2024 Lord let Freedom reign in this family! I here the voice of the Lord saying, “In one years time she will come home your prodigal daughter. Like Naomi, she will bring a Ruth into the kingdom. “
@tinawantland. How r u? I will be praying for your daughter! I no this has to be hard! Jesus will deliver her !! Pray for a family member of mine that is also caught in a relationship with someone of the same sex! Breaks my heart. And I love this sweet individual! Thank you n god bless !!
I’m sure you raised your daughter in the Christian faith , hold to your faith & keep praying for your daughter to be delivered from this life of sin , May God Bless you.
I grew up loving Amy Grant and her music since my parents got saved when I was 13 years old. HI got saved when I was 9 years old . But when I was in my early 20s I fell away from the Lord and lived a life of homosexuality. I walked away from the Lord because I was confused then I went to gay Christian churches trying to make God fit my narrative. My mom loved me she never gave up on me she loved my partner she never gave up on my partner. But not one time did she affirm me and my beliefs or my lifestyle. Not one time did she say homosexuality was not a sin. My mom told me I was living in sin. And I still never questioned her love for me or my partner. I knew she loved me but because she stood by God‘s word I repented and renounced homosexuality and I came back to the Lord and I serve Jesus faithfully now, with no wavering. You can love a person trapped in sin without loving the chains that bind them and hold them in the sin. My mom prayed The spirit of homosexuality off of me. 15+ years of living in bondage but now I am FREE !!! I praise God and thank God for people who did not love me into Hell! But instead loved me into repentance and into the arms of Jesus!
My son struggles greatly and seems very hurt by my Christian values including the view that acting on homosexuality is a sin. I’m glad you are free! God bless you In your journey. Please pray for my son Augustus.
Such an awesome testimony. It blesses me to hear it! God bless YOU!
@@deenafinney full testimony on my channel just click the treehouse
Very well said. God bless you! ❤
thank you for your encouragement, I TRUSTING IN THE LORD for my son freedom
I was in lesbian relationship not now. Because of Jesus. Thanks for standing strong!!!!!!!! Becket!!
I am so glad you love the Lord and in a right relationship with Him!
Wow.
Pray for my oldest daughter please, thank you.
Jesus Christ gave us the holy Spirit 🙏. And I know the truth. And you have that by your faith. Thank God for that 🙏
@@sarahgillespie6248 okay I just did. Never stop praying for her and showing her love in Christ
I saw Amy Grant and Sandi Patti at a Christian woman's event some years ago. I loved their music in the 1980's, but since then Amy pursued Vince Gill while he was married. Sandi left her marriage for, if I recall correctly, a musician in her entourage. For their happiness and love, four families were shattered. Fourteen kids lost the security of living with both their parents. I believe in forgiveness and grace, but I wondered how many women at that conference were grieving their own faithless husbands and broken marriages, but had to sit and listen to these two women chirp about how happy they were. I didn't sense repentance, and here comes Amy, writer of the beautiful song El Shaddai, practicing her Cafeteria Christianity in which she picks and chooses what Biblical truths she wishes to obey .
I met the young 14 yo. Amy Grant back in the day at Calvary Chapel book store, Costa Mesa......loved her music for years.
Did her growing fame create options for looking for a better deal with Vince ?..
Two words are the cause of Divorce. Selfishness and Pride. ........All the praise songs became instantly empty for my daughter and I when she ended her marriage
Did she maybe think her music development was all she needed for having a growing spiritual maturity ? and what of Disciple ship ?
Dont know any answers on this
I do know Divorce shatters many who watch your life
That's why we have to stand for in the gospel and what God says. Repentance can't be done if her Aunt Amy is showing her it is okay when any Christian knows it is NOT okay. I have had to repent many times over an addiction I had with gambling. God has never failed me.
Pretty sure she didn't write that song. Michael Card did. I just wanted to point that out.
I agree with the rest regarding her. I don't know enough about what happened with Sandi to comment on her.
P.S. I looked up who wrote "El-Shaddai". From this featured snippet on Google:
It was written by Michael Card and John Thompson, using direct quotes from scripture as their inspiration, and recorded by Card on his 1981 debut album, Legacy. However, the best known version of the song was by singer Amy Grant, whose rendition was recorded in 1982 on her platinum-certified album Age to Age.
I was gay. Now i'm Born again Christian. I was once invited by a friend of mine to his gay wedding too. I explained him (with love) my new view on this and i refused to go. He totally understood my decision and after that he respect me even more. You see, accepting what we should not doesn't make us a better christians. Infact false mercy isnt true love and is not required. Salvation comes by accepting the truth
Bless you friend. Thanks for setting the example of standing on the truth.
May I ask if and when things changed for you? Thank you.
@@michellemooresings you mean how i got saved?
We should accept our faults with our blessings. it shows humility and character.
Thank you Lord! Thk you for sharing - gives me hope for my daughter..
Jesus did not come to affirm us, but to TRANSFORM us. Your ministry, Becket, is a beautiful thing.
Amen!
Amen!!!
Praise the Lord!
Amen!!
@The Amber Heard Playlist!! Yes, I understand it. But even if I didn't, the Bible is clear on the subject, and as a Christian, Jesus is my Savior and my Lord and it's good for me to submit to His best. Deviant sexuality isn't His best. Any "information" that says otherwise - I have to break it to you - is not new, postmodern, "on the right side of history" : the Bible clearly shows people breaking the rules going back to the beginning of time. There is nothing new under the sun. Evil is still evil, good is good, and they cannot be mixed. :)
I came from a Christian home, but got caught up into same sex relationships which led to a same sex marriage in 2010. My family always showed us love while never compromising the truth of God's Word. I began seeking God a few years ago. He began working in my life changing me. I began sharing the truth with my "wife" and we eventually moved into separate bedrooms. Just this past week, the divorce finally happened peaceably. I have shared the Gospel with her many times and am still praying the Lord will reach her. I am thankful that my family didn't compromise on truth and "love" me into hell but rather displayed true love which led me back to Jesus and freedom.
Did your family attend your wedding?
@kristina_abel What did it look like as your parents loved you without compromising on truth? This is something I don’t know that I have seen done well, so I’m seeking to learn from your parents’ example.
@aelder5057 No. They did not attend. They knew about our relationship at that point but I didn't bother telling them or inviting them to the wedding because I already knew where they stood on the subject.
@dlzarn My parents always would send birthday cards, Christmas cards, notes of encouragement to both of us but always individually and not as a couple. If she was sick or going through something, my Mom was great for using that as an opportunity to share words of encouragement and bring the gospel into it and reminding her or me that they were praying. Always willing to help in practical ways when we needed help with something. They truly just showed us love in practical ways, using any opportunity that arose to show the love of Christ and point us to the gospel and Jesus. They made it clear where they stood on the subject and why, but always treated us individually with love and respect. They would not indulge us by using terms like your wife or even referring to us as being married. They just consistently showed love towards us both in ways that even if they did not embrace our relationship, neither of us could deny they truly loved us both.
@@Kristina_Abel thank you SO much for your reply. This is SUPER helpful. I have struggled personally with how to treat a Christian brother who is currently choosing to serve his desires over serving God as he once did. He has pulled away from me. I never shunned him. I love him so much and pray for him often. I also lead a small Bible study and this very topic has been challenging to our group as a whole. I know we can not applaud or approve, but struggled to explain to my friends how to love them differently than the world prescribes and how that is MORE loving than encouraging the lies they live in bondage to.
Only an ex gay man could preach something so powerful 💞 Truly a voice needed in these times. 💯✝️. Although homosexuality is a sin I've never had to struggle with, I've definitely have struggled with and still do with other sin. Thank you for this video❤
I agree.... God is all powerful, and if we are willing to let go of our own particular sin, God will bless us beyond anything we hand over to him
No such thing as an "ex gay man". Just a gay man who chooses not to live his sexual orientation in a same sex relationship. But he's still gay and always will be
@@harpervalleypeeteeay9708 Yet scripture says that "If anyone is IN CHRIST they become a NEW CREATION, OLD THINGS ARE PASSED AWAY AND BEHOLD ALL THINGS ARE BECOME NEW."
According to THE WORD that lives and abides forever, if you repent and turn to Jesus, what you will always be is:
- Passed-over in the judgment of sin by the atoning work of the precious blood of Christ.
- Born again by the indwelling of The Holy Spirit, Sealed by The Holy Spirit, Eternally one with God through the operation of the Holy Spirit, passed from spiritual death to eternal life through the power of the Spirit of The Living God.
- Sanctified, set apart, eternally by His unfathomable grace and love through the true Jesus of the Bible and not a false fabrication.
- free from the penalty of sin (past = The Cross where Christ became our Passover for Eternal Judgment)
- free from the power of sin (present = sin's destructive force is defeated by walking in the spirit and growing IN HIM)
- free from the presence of sin (near future when God's perfect plan is reality for us as it already is for Him who knows the end from the beginning)
- Predestined to glory, true purpose of life now to reflect His glory as we grow IN HIM. Each one of us has a unique purpose IN HIM and the manifestation to come is infinitely beyond our comprehension... but what we lost when Adam blew it is nothing compared to this coming day of complete redemption spirit, soul, and resurrected body likened unto His own.
Only sin could make us foolish enough to trade such incredible precious promises for pleasures of the flesh for a season (and inevitable destruction), or the hopelessness of the delusional masses that think broccoli is their kin!
@@harpervalleypeeteeay9708
Thank you for your worldly understanding on redemption.
May God increase your understanding ✝️
@@harpervalleypeeteeay9708"Gay" is not a sexual orientation: homosexual is. Gay is the self identifier of those who have an Attraction to the same sex and embrace it for the most part.
"Ex-gay" is definitely applicable.
I had an uncle who was gay. But, when he gave his life to Christ, he really gave his life to Christ! No compromises. We talked a little about it towards the end of his life, and he said the most important thing in life as a Christian is to honor the Lord and live a life pleasing to Jesus. He was a beautiful, humble soul. He set a wonderful example for me. He passed in 2017. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with Jesus.
What a lovely testimony! My soul is blessed.I also,remember,a brother of mine in CHRIST who was gay.He left and sold eveyrthing he has and he focused on The LORD.I was a baby Christian back,then,and everytime,I see him,I could see the peace in him,contentment,joy and such light in his face Just amazing how JESUS changes us!
AMEN! God is so good!!!☝️
A wonderful story!
What a blessing and example to all of us no matter what our sin is! Repentance is most important
@@maryannbergeron9531 Amen
It does my heart so good to hear Christian’s speak Truth in Love with no compromise. Thank you Becket .
Mine too!!!
Hv u noticed how that “no compromise” keeps being compromised and the goal post moved?
I heard this once and it stuck with me. Truth + Grace = Love. Truth without Grace is mean and Grace without Truth is meaningless. You present Truth and Grace so well. Thank you for your channel.
As a mother of a son who identifies as gay, I searched for a very long time answers to this very issue of what will I do if my son decides to marry a man. When same sex marriage became a law I panicked and feared the future “wedding” of my son and partner and questioned what is the right thing to do.
The “wedding” was a secret hidden from me.
A wedding party” pic was posted on FB. So I found out that way.
FF 5 years later this wedding has never been mentioned during any family get togethers.
I love my son deeply and his mate but not their choice to live in sin.
But I am strong in my faith and I believe every single word of the Bible.
My sons status has never changed the truth or my relationship with him.
I pray for him,and his partner continuously. I pray their hearts will accept the truth of Gods Word as the darkness falls from their eyes and causes a true transformation.
Your testimony has relieved a pressure from me that my son does not have to experience tragedy in order to find and follow Christ. I used to be worried he had to go through a hellish experience to know God.
Your Mother’s Prayers comforts me and assures me God is faithful to those who are still yet living in their sin and are covered in prayer as intercession is made for them.
Thank you Beckett. I followed you on Eric Metaxas , CZcams and on your channel.
I enjoy your content. For the record Amy Grant is wrong in her public gay affirming gay marriage stance.
I shall pray for her too!💕
Love In Christ ✝️
Thank you for your input in this matter. Quite frankly I am baffled by your user name of No stalking zone. Bc of this I am reluctant to continue any discourse until I am sure what that moniker means.
Blessings
Thank you! God Bless
Becket, you clearly have a God-given calling to help the church understand how to handle the issues surrounding homosexuality. Please be encouraged that believers like me, all over the world, are praying for you and your critically-needed ministry. It can't be easy. Thank you for putting it all on the line for the sake of our Lord Jesus. We're so grateful for you, brother.
Dear Amy, not all who say Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Becket, THANK YOU.
Yes! Plus giving alot of us hope about our prayers for our loved ones trapped into this...
Amen!
God says we are NOT to attend what He repels and considers sin. Sin
My parents had an experience similar to the family's story that Beckett recounted. When my sister was away at a Christian college, she started a lesbian relationship with a woman on staff. My parents were absolutely heartbroken. The college administration was cold and heartless in their response to the situation. They took no responsibility at all. It devastated my parents. They went to their pastor for help and found that he was basically sold out to the world and it's attitude about homosexuality, only adding to their pain. They then moved and began attending a new church. They went to their new pastor for help and counsel but encountered pretty much the same attitude. They were told that sin is sin. As if my sister's sexual relationship with another woman was no worse than any other sin, so why were they so upset about it. Just love her. What Beckett is doing is so valuable today. There are so many heartbroken families who have been let down by supposed church leaders as they struggle to figure out how to handle the situation they find themselves in. Thank you, Beckett! Stay on the narrow path and continue to lead others there! ❤
Wow 😲, such a disheartening & unbelievable reaction from the Pastors & churches.
This is why I appreciate Pastor Gary Hamrick from Cornerstone Chapel VA. On CZcams.
He does not compromise the word of God & is a gifted & enlightening teacher😇
I believe satan encourages homosexuality so much because it decreases human population, he hates us, God's creation, the less the better
Same experience with my daughter as well as my pastor. I'm utterly heartbroken yet feeling so alone trying to navigate the situation.
I'm curious. Did these churches believe that once a sinner is saved, one can never lose their salvation? I ask because I'm finding people who believe this paradigm are often those affirming LGBTQ lifestyles which would seem to make sense to me. Otherwise, it would seem to me that their centuries-old paradigm would fall apart if they denounced them.
Sin is sin. Homosexuality is another sin and its sad sin is taken so lightly. Lying is an abomination too. So sometimes people do act like gay people as humans are beyond Gods reach. Relating to people honestly without degrading them is important.
Thank you for standing up for God and His Word , Becket.
I just found your ministry through a friend.Our daughter was in a same sex marriage and we ere able to have an agree to disagree relationship and accepted her partner as part of our family.Sadly she died last year and we have loved and helped our daughter through her grief.She now has started a new relationship with a woman who lives in S.F..Now our daughter says that she doesn’t think we can have the agree to disagree relationship anymore.If we do not give her 100% support she may have to pull herself away from us and we will be estranged.My heart is broken into a million little pieces.She used to be on fire for Jesus but now that girl is gone and she said she is not a believer anymore but wants to be completely enmeshed in the homosexual community.Now believes Christians truly hate people in the Gaylifestyle.Please pray God will come upon her in a mighty way and turn her around.
I come into agreement with you, may the reality and mercy of the Son of God open her eyes and heart to Him, one day at a time, starting today in Jesus's name~
Praying for your daughter.
So sorry your daughter is making that kind of a decision to withdraw from you unless you cave into this lie of totally affirming her position on homosexuality.
I shall be praying for you Lisa for strength and wisdom. I shall also pray for your daughter to open her eyes to the truth in Christ and in Him alone!
Praying for your daughter and for you, Lisa.
Praying You 🙏 & Praying for Your Daughter 🙏 & that God will open her eyes & turn her
back to Him!
Don't Give Up on Her & Stop Praying for Her!🙏✝️🙏✝️
🥰 Keep up the good work! It''s so inspiring to me, a former lesbian, to hear other gay turned God believing and standing their ground, no turning back!!! Glory be to God!! He truly is the only way, I tear up and thank Him for saving my life!!
“Former lesbian?” Yikes, i’m sorry you’re in so much pain. You can be gay, it’s ok!
There are millions of us out there. Free in Christ! May the Lord keep on blessing you mightily!
@@anastasiahertrich4745
That Certainly is Not God's Opinion...
Glory be to God for entering your life and saving you from the clutches of Satan! We rejoice with you! ❤️🙏🙏
it's not easy for us to change direction, but if God really didn't love us, he would've left us in our sins. but Jesus came so that we all can be redeemed, but we have to get on our knees and realize we're a sinner, to make Jesus Lord and Savior of your life.
What a wonderful sister-in-law, who prayed for you faithfully for so many years. Another example of not growing faint in prayer and not giving up. God bless her!
Ohhh God, thank You so much for this man's calling. He is so clear, smart,... I was about to go to a gay wedding, listening to you changed my mind. Thank you . I love you!
God's word is alive! He speaks to us through His word, read His word🙏⚓🙏
Pitiful
Becket are such a light in this dark world! So many in the church are being led astray. Your unapologetic boldness is inspiring!
Voddie Bacchaum once said "If you are so concerned about offending your gay friend by not attending their wedding, do you have an even bigger concern about offending God by going against His commands?"
God did not command you not to go to her wedding
Pablo, Did you listen to this whole broadcast of Becket and the scriptures that he quoted that instruct us not to celebrate sin? So yes, God did instruct us not to go to a gay wedding. That's not the only scripture he quoted. Whenever you listen to someone such as this broadcast that is trying to shed light on a very sensitive subject in the world, it should always be saturated with scripture to back it up. Becket has done just that.
Well said.
Amen! Glory to God!!
I will never attend a Gay wedding but I will pray for their conversion to Christ and His Church ⛪️
I love love love your show! ❤
Some people would argue, by not attending a gay wedding we aren’t loving the person. But who deserves the honor, God or the sinner? You make some very valid points that by showing acceptance of a gay wedding it is dishonoring to God and a conflicting witness to others. You deliver these points with loving kindness. Thank you, Beckett. May God bless you richly for not being influenced by the culture and standing firm on God’s word.
God has determined the way of salvation, to repent & walk in His ways. So if you belong to God, His opinion is the only one that matters.
I’m a 60-year-old female and when I got saved it was in the early 80s. Amy Grant was one of my favorite people I looked up to her is such a strong believer. When I heard that she had left her husband and went with Mr. Gill it’s so hurt me because I followed her and her husband for years. I looked up to them. And while I still listen to some Amy Grant when it’s on the radio because I listen to the Christian radio, I still love her voice and the words that she speaks. But then I heard this message today from you, and I’m so taken back that she would even take the stance. It is not only offensive to God, to all of us who love her and looked up to her as a strong believer, but basically it is going to lead to so many down the road where their soul is condemned for all eternity. I’m praying for Amy and for contrition and I’m praying for all those who follow her to stop looking at the person but to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus for such a time as this. God bless all of you and to The gentleman who did this video I just Applaud you. I see Jesus in u. I have subscribed to your content and I will continue to follow you for you speak truth. God bless you and all reading this in Jesus name amen.
I know....Amy Grant was my hero since the 70's
But I have seen a huge change and am so disappointed. But I love her and pray for her and Gill. May she read God's Word with open eyes.
FYI Amy Grant’s first husband had problems with taking drugs & would not stop. So that was going on before Vince Gill.
@@debrakeeler2816
So like he was on drugs and would not stop, that is hard I am sure. I have had family members struggle too. However the mentality is to get a divorce and devisrate the 3 kids and hurt many who believed you were different ( not if the world ) and part of the body of Christ?
So like I do not know if she tried a Christian marriage counseling, join Christian support groups, accountability groups.... Etc....What about “staying in the race “ like it says in the Bible.
Ever hear of the book of Hosea?
I have had challenges in my own marriage just like everyone else that’s why we have others to help us.
The bottom line is she had an affair and that’s what hurt the body of Christ, her kids, and that’s what hurt her witness as well as our Lord.
God has never left her or any of us when we make bad choices ( and we all have ) , we usually leave him first.
God never stops loving any of us but he is a Holy God and disciplines those he loves.
He does not bail on us even when we are weak or make bad choices and we all gave failed....
So we just just don't bail on our spouses unless it becomes abusive and or detrimental to ur life being in
Jeopardy.
She was given a high place by God that was a gift and still is. She was and is loved by many as an example of Christ.
It hurt to see her afair and also in the above video to celebrate gay marriage as this goes against Gods plan not mine. That was the point of what I said.
Love the sinner but gate the sin.
please know that this is not a K bashing thing at all, I have family members that I love that are homosexual and lesbian and I love them with all my heart. However I love them more to tell them the truth of God has written in the word the Bible To pray for them, love them, and point them to the truth so that they can be in eternity for and forever. The thought of them missing out on being with God for eternity and separated from him in the other place terrifies me.
Amy grant should love her niece but she should also tell her the truth and not celebrate sin.
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You just wrote my history of listening to Amy. I, too, am disappointed to hear that she is missing the mark on this and will pray for her. New to this channel and will subscribe as well.
Same here. Contemporary Christian Music was relatively new in the late 70's/early 80's, and when she came in, we were captivated! I had EVERY album she made until she crossed over to the world. She deserves our prayers. 😢 It's so sad.
Dear Brother Becket, I am so grateful for your podcast. Two years ago, my granddaughter shocked us all when she eloped to Las Vegas and married a woman. She doesn't visit or call me anymore. However, she will occasionally text.
I'm praying for her and occasionally, I pray for the woman that she has bound herself to. My granddaughter knows that I love her but doesn't approve of this life choice that she's made.
I'm praying and I'm grateful for your testimony of God's amazing grace!
Thank you!! God Bless
Thank you for standing strong. The gay community is not afraid to stand against Gods word, we should never be afraid to stand FOR God’s word.
Amen
There are gay individuals who depend daily on the Cross because that is our only way and Salvation to God. Don't lump everyone together. Many gay people still choose and depend on Christ and do not subscribe to LGBT ideology.
Amen!
@@igloozoo3771 You cannot identify as a homosexual and identify as a child of God. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 6 and Romans 1 that homosexuality is a sin and homosexuals will NOT inherit the kingdom of God!
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11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
A homosexual like any other sinner are justified by Christ and Christ alone. A homo can be celibate for the rest of their lives and they still would be a homosexual no matter how they "identify" as. Yes once we accept Christ , we are given a new identity and Spirit, but we still live in the same Flesh. The wages of all sin is death and hell. According to Jesus, we are all murderers and adulturers. Then who among us can be saved? With God it is impossible, but through Christ on Cross, God mad the impossible possible. God came to save Sinners. Now why would a just God save his enemies? Because that is also the calling he has for us. Love not only your friends but also your enemies.
I am an OG Amy Grant fan. She was literally my first concert in the 80s. Her “Friends” duet with Michael W Smith represented my high school graduation to me for years. Disappointingly, she’s been moving more and more mainstream and a friend of the world. Beckett, I’m glad you are giving clarity to the muddiness of this world. Thanks for all you do.
Sadly, Michael W. Smith is traveling down the wrong road. 😢
@@lydialedbetter2041 more info / link please 🙏 I am considering attending a concert of him here in Europe... I knew they are friends but I also wondered how he positions himself regarding LGBTQ+...
@@lydialedbetter2041 I like MJS,,, haven't heard anything about this. Could you inform me please?
Some years ago Amy Grant let it be known that the only reason she's a gospel singer is because she didn't make it with the words music.
World music*
Becket! You so kindly and intelligently and logically point out where world views diverge from the truth of God’s word. I’m so grateful for that. When I lived in El Lay, I was invited to a commitment ceremony of two gay friends. I was a Christian, but not living a particularly sanctified life, yet I knew this ceremony was wrong. I declined on the pretext of another engagement. After the ceremony, the couple had a party at their home and showed the video from their ceremony. I was trapped! It was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever been (outside a horrible blind date on a 3 hr trip to Catalina Island, but that’s another story entirely!), and after the video stopped, the couple asked me in front of everyone, “Well, wasn’t that just the most marvelous?” I don’t know where the words came from, but I said, “I don’t know why gays are so rabid to marry when the divorce rate between heterosexuals is slightly over 50%! And the divorce rate between people previously married is pushing 70%. (They’d both been married to women for over a decade before divorcing). What makes getting married so necessary?” They didn’t really have an answer, kind of mumbled about love, etc. Later, they whinge to me about how they thought I’d have been more enthusiastic. I told them they knew I was a Christian, and that by forcing their agenda was doing nothing to promote viable values. We had a very frank and honest discussion, and they were truly men I loved deeply. Long, short, they split up in a rancorous ‘divorce’ 4 years later. They both told me separately, that my quote on divorce stats rang in their ears and they held on longer that they’d have done otherwise because of those stats. What they failed to grasp was the part about promoting a life directly against God’s blueprint.
It’s like cutting corners on an architect’s design. Yes, it CAN be done. Yes, the final building will stand, for awhile. But any little tremor, a fire, a flood, and that wrongly built edifice will collapse, while those around it built correctly will remain standing. We are built to God’s blueprint. Any deviation leaves crumbled lives.
I know Amy Grant is getting a lot of praise from the world, I am glad that your willing to sacrifice this Mr Cook no matter and are an example for all of us, thanks!
Love "Does not rejoice at wrongdoing." That is the perfect verse for the situation.
My mother called it “loving people straight to hell.” It is incredibly sad to never tell them the truth of the salvation message all in the name of “tolerance.”
So precisely correct! It’s insane. Your mum isn’t wrong and I think she is good with words. 😊
Your mother is so right. i’m going to have to use with your mom says now loving them straight to hell😢
@@angelanowak5448 she’s with Jesus now, but I’m thankful for all of the wisdom she imparted into my life. 💕
Think about that! Do you realize that Yahweh is a "God of War"? You can see it in the violence of the OT, the Christians forget the wars and murders of innocent children and BABIES and pretend it didn't happen. You can look at history to the present day, and SEE that the killing hasn't stopped and never will. Your God, Yahweh, who the Hebrews adopted as "The one true God" from a Polytheistic Canaanite Pantheon WAS a god of war. The blood will continue until you realize that you are worshipping Satan in the guise of a 'God"
@@Valkonnen you are horribly deceived and ignorant. I have prayed for your salvation.
Really appreciated your conversation here. Full of conviction and commitment to the Gospel and to Christ. God bless you!
What gave me some joy was reading the comments. Not all are lost, some come home and know the truth. Itnis through prayer, speaking the truth and continuing to call our loved one to God that we love God and our neighbor ❤❤❤❤
Yes! Seeing so many people standing against this dirge on sanctity gives me a little bit of hope.
I appreciate you sharing your testimony and truth on these issues. My sister has been in the LGBT world for over half her life and is a professor in LGBT studies. Praying one day she sees the truth.
If you can, share the testimony of Rosaria Butterfield with her- she was a lesbian professor who got wonderfully saved!
Thank you, Beckett. You bring light to those who need to know and understand the truth in love. Your courage is infectious.
Keep praying
Keep in long prayers in your closet and FASTING !
Hunger for God !
Thank you Lord. I pray for Amy! Strange, very strange what deception of God's enemy is working there. We e definitely are to love the gender confused, but approval of their lifestyle is not from God. Thank you for speaking out p
Amy Grant has sold out to world views, and that is very sad. Her influence is great, and Becket you do a great job explaining her influence particularly for confused or questioning young people. So proud of you Becket, and our God is honored by your words.
She actually sold out quite a while ago. It is very sad.
I used to love her music, we must pray for her. She has been deceived and has fallen away.
I have a nephew that is gay. My question is, he has asked me to visit and spend some time at their home, I love my nephew very, but I know what my answer has to be? Thank you, “For other ways to love”
That's too bad. Pray for wisdom for her and Vince.
@@shirleypatterson4245 didn't beckett say that is ok (and good) to visit in the home so you show love, as long as u don't go to the wedding?
I watched you interview Chynna Philips and thought I’d check you out on CZcams. I’m so glad I did! I just sent your book to my nephew who is a gay Christian man in prison. Thank you for your honesty and your bravery.
First time listening to you and I affirm your teaching on the LBQRXYZ community. I’m 82 years old and living in a society that I don’t recognize any longer. God bless you as you continue to preach and teach the truth of God’s Word. Amen 🙏🏻
Thank you! God Bless
I'm 72, and I don't understand this culture either. The world is being deceived, and we know who the great deceiver is. He hates God's creation, and he seeks to warp, twist, or destroy that creation any way he can.
We need to pray. A lot.
"LBQRXYZ"....Youre 82 and you still mock people. Very sad.
@@johnsposato5632 we not supposed to judge though
@@BecketCook you could have just kept it to yourself though instead of using it as a platform to judge. You will always be gay no matter how you try to suppress it. You have a clear attraction to men. Are you married to a woman or do you choose to be celibate??
When I lived as a gay man, i never found love. Since changing my life and handing over to the lord, i have found love. 🙏 I don't feel lonely anymore. The lord saved me from my alcoholism. I wish I had found the lord sooner, but i wasn't ready.
Wonderful! Welcome to the Family, brother! :-)
@@JB-gw6vb Thank you. It took me way to long to see the truth and what the good lord has to offer. I suffered, but I reached out six years ago for help and he answered. It's a miracle. PRAISE our lord !
Your testimony is so powerful, please keep sharing
@@eldalopez663 Thank you.
@@eldalopez663 Some times I think about my drinking days, and what i put myself through. I cringe now. 😬 My life was so unmanageable, and i was lost. I hit a rock bottom, i had passed out after a drinking binge and i came round lying on the floor. I cried out God please help me, i can't live like this anymore. I have never had another drink since I'm six years sober.. It's a miracle because i was hopeless. The lord heard me and saved me. I was an atheist when i was drinking. Now im a believer.
I loved the “ministry” of Amy Grant when I was a young Christian. I prayed for her every single day of my pregnancy when she was carrying Matthew, the child born after her previous miscarriage. I was very devoted to her because of the music and the way she represented the Lord. Then I won tickets to one of her concerts and the bubble burst that day. Amy was obvious an object of worship and idolatry and my eyes were finally opened to the “business” of Contemporary Christian music. Sadly, she is not alone. She’s a human being stained by sin just like the rest of us. And yet, she professes a relationship with Him without the fruits of what that “tree” and lifestyle looks like. We shall know them by their fruits. She’s been worldly all her career. Nothing new here. Not a fan, but she does need mercy and prayer.
Don't judge her salvation! I have heard her testimony.
@@marshahollings She judged her fruit. Jesus said that we would know them by their fruit. How can we know anything by fruit if we don't evaluate the fruit? Another term for evaluate is judge. Also, Amy is affirming the satanic lie that homosexuality is acceptable to God. It is not according to the Bible.
@@bfras33 Ty. I’m SO very tired of the “don’t judge” rhetoric. I feel so sorry 4 ppl who believe lies.
MRM, Ty 4 speaking up. I feel the same way. I struggle but the basics r so simple 2 understand.
Also by the way Amy and Vince had an affair on Amy’s first husband if you didn’t know that. That’s when my bubble burst for me.
Your Absolutely Right ! My niece is gay, she kept wanting my approval of her life. I told her No to her lifestyle. But I told her I love her very much. But that Gods Word speaks against it. She invited me to her Wedding to her friend. I said I wasn’t coming. But that I still Love her. So that’s where we stand. We still speak and visit -
Brilliant episode and completely agree with you! The Real church needs to start standing up for Truth
"Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right.” _-C.H. Spurgeon_
Love your ministry, and you Becket :) ♡ God bless both. You are a clarion in the darkness🕯
Just journeled this quote. Exactly.
🎯. Great discernment Becket. We aren't attacking Amy, it's the principle of the action that is not right.
Thank you Becket for speaking THE TRUTH without fear or compromise!! ❤❤❤
I’m celebrating you Becket! What a joy finding you has been. Praying for your strength and bravery and courage as we all continue to fight this war!!
I loved her music in the 80’s and 90’s. Just watched how she won a Kennedy Award. Spurgeon’s quote is spot on and appreciate your perspective. We have a daughter who professes to be non-binary the last few years and also believes there is more than one way to God. We’ve had many conversations over scripture and most of all prayers. It’s a demonic stronghold over so many people her age.
Correct !
I am sorry for what your family is enduring, but I do agree with you. I think it's all demonic/spiritual. I also think the enemy has infiltrated our schools/colleges on such a critical level now, that we are now seeing the fruit of that infiltration. Another tactic of CCP to weaken America.
Command that evil spirit to go away in Jesus name
Our prayers for your family. 🙏💓
@@lorihunt7318 thank you!
My sister is gay. We grew up listening to Amy Grant. Her lifestyle choice has been the greatest sorrow of my life. I've been combatting the feeling of just wanting to accept her because I love her so much, and that just seems easier. This video has helped me right my wrong thinking. I just can't wait to keep listening. God bless you, Becket.
Completely relatable. Only, it is my brother.
I think there is a balance, though. It's important to accept people where they are and that includes accepting their choices, since humans were given free choice. That doesn't mean we tell them that we support or approve their lifestyle choices, but neither can we beat them over the head with Bible verses if we want to win them. Oh to find that balance of loving but not condoning.
@@emilycrosman8671 agree, that's the balance I'm looking for and praying that my parents can also find it. It's so hard.
@@hellokitty777able I'm so sorry- 🙏
@@emilycrosman8671 truth will balance
“There is a condition and it’s called repentance.” Very well said.
Thank you for this.
I used to try to bend the scriptures to fit social norms. But, almost 4 years ago I made a decision that I would believe the Bible to be 100% the true & inspired Word of God. Period. Never lived a gay lifestyle, but my life choices were often very wrong & shameful.
Thank you again.
Enabling a gay friend to continue on that path is wrong. You are awesome!!! ❤
Thank you! God Bless
Loving someone is totally different than ENABLING them. Thank you Beckett!! I totally agree with you.
This is why I listen to Becket, because he tells the truth and always goes back to the Bible to get it. And his perspective is from that of someone in that community at one time, it's genuine, loving, and informative. I love you brother!
First time I have seen this channel. A true man of courage and of the Living God.
I admire your straightforward and uncompromising stand for gospel truth here in this video, I hadn't ever watched any of your videos before. Godspeed to your vital ministry.
I remember how I listened to an Amy Grant album in 1982 titled "My Father's Eyes". She was young, sweet & such a gatherer then. I will never forget how in the song "Old Man's Rubble" she sang the phrase "you better be careful, you're being deceived"....with such bold conviction. It sounds to me like she would do well to revisit the true spiritual principles she proclaimed in that song.....
Yea, I met the Lord in 1982, shortly before Keith Green's passing. Back then all I listened to was Keith and Amy. I received all 'F's that semester in college (too busy reading the Word), but, well, I guess my treasure was elsewhere.
Thank you Becket! I have a gay son and holding the line in prayer.
Come on, don't give up praying
Explain to him that just because he thinks he is gay, does not mean he has to "act" on it.
I knew a friend of the family who was a flamboyant gay most of his life. Later he found Christ, turned his back on the gay "behavior" lifestyle, and ended up being head church decorator, preparing and decorating the whole church for holidays.
A church never looked so beautiful and everyone loved him, he has since passed on.
Thank you for your thoughts on the issue of gay wedding attendance. Our family faced this issue with a son, since then of course, he has not spoken to us for many years, because we did not attend. It has been heartbreaking to lose him, as he grew up in a Christian home and we had no inkling of what he and us were facing. In our decisions, we did think it would be dis-honoring to our Holy God and of course, our son spurned us. Heartbreaking.
I'm so sorry for your heartache.
So proud of you for standing on the truth, blessings
Same ...although we still have contact but it hasn't been the same since.
May God have mercy
I’m sorry! This hurts my heart for your family. I pray he will one day come to respect your decision and forgive.
So very sorry , it feels like a death . I actually think it’s worse because the person is still alive . Prayers for your broken hearts , may our Heavenly Father some how some way bring your son into the truth and come back to his family and to God .
I had a similar experience with my niece, but it was concerning abortion. She asked me to babysit her other children while she got an abortion and I lovingly told her that my convictions and beliefs would not allow me to have any part in what she was doing but that I do love her. She was very understanding. In today’s world it is difficult because people are so quick to take offense and claim hate or phobia. I love how you explained this. Thank you!
Thank you, Becket. As one who came out of the LGBTQ community over 14 years ago to follow Jesus, it is refreshing to hear others speaking up as so many in the church is afraid or uncomfortable talking about same sex unions. I'm praying for you and asking God to bless you and those who hear your story.
Nothing is wrong with the LGBTQIA+ community or same sex unions. Have a blessed day.
It’s a sin according to the Bible if you believe in the Bible and remember no judgment here it’s not my place. It’s your life
Genesis 13:12 and Genesis 19:29
Prayers for Amy. 🙏🏻 We cannot celebrate unrighteousness.
I agree with you whole heartedly! We CANNOT celebrate, condone homosexuality.
@louisedow6489 you read the Bible God did not create people to be married to the same sex we need to pray for Amy Grant and there's nothing wrong with prayer we all need prayer at some point and if you really care about people you need to tell them if there doing wrong.
I am so glad you got saved Becket, you are such a "huge blessing" to the body of Christ.
I' m thrilled to hear the genuineness of your conversion to Christianity, you are an excellent ambassador for our Lord Jesus Christ, continue to be a blessing of truth
This woman is influencing untold numbers of people
Especially children. God convict her of her wicked way.
I'm so glad you're breaking down what "love your neighbors" really means. Your honesty is commendable. Thank you.
Love your neighbour is not the same as having sex with your neighbour..
This makes me so so sad. I have loved Amy since I was a kid, but the truth is the truth. Thank you, Becket, for bringing it, as usual. We appreciate you and hope you know it.
This is certainly not the first time Amy has walked the fence between God's Word and the world's approval. As my sweet mother used to say, aren't you thankful that it is GOD Who will be the final judge and not we ourselves. But we Christians ARE allowed to judge the FRUITS of those who call themselves Christian, and certainly on this subject, we know from the Word of God that Amy and Vince got this WRONG.
My son is living the homosexual life. He got married a few years ago. He told us he was having this ceremony but didn't invite us as he knew we wouldn't go. I was so incredibly sad. Fast fora few years. They tour the summer performing at pride festivals. I have questioned him on how many lives they are leading astray. My life as the Christian mom has been turned upside down. I appreciate how you expressed that attending gay weddings is celebrating sin. My husband and I have a strong relationship with our son but often question if that is right.
I just read your testimony in the Decision magazine. And found your CZcams. Thank you so much for your testimony as my granddaughter has begun a lesbian lifestyle ..since middle school and I pray for her constantly. I will follow you now. And continue to pray for her and your testimony. Thank you. Also the church she attends condones it!!!!
"We believe that homosexuality is not a sin."
When you hear statements like this made by a church, it should set off alarm bells in your heart!!
It doesn't matter what WE believe. What matters is what God believes.
When someone says "we believe" or "I believe", that's clear that they don't believe that the Bible is the Word of God. If they did, they would never cherry pick what verses are truth.
There are lots of verses that make me feel guilty or confused. I don't get to strike them from the Bible.
It is the HARDEST thing to love a gay family member, entirely because of the world's false definition of love. It seems, no matter what you do, you will be misunderstood. Remember, weddings are CELEBRATIONS. How can we stand before God and celebrate ANY sin?
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Amen!
Praise God for the clear way you explained how we don't rejoice in evil by going to the wedding; but still love them by inviting them over for a meal, for instance. Thank you!
Divine intervention brought me to this video today, as my husband and I continue to struggle through our daughter's announcement that she is gay. We've been walking this path for about 5 years now and it seems to be getting nearer and nearer to the time that she will be marrying her girlfriend. THANK YOU for your Biblical perspective on this very emotional subject, we appreciate the path that you walked to get here and it gives us reason to NEVER give up hope that she can have a change of heart. We love our daughter and I pray daily that she will somehow, someday understand our deeply held convictions. Thank you and now heading over to Amazon to pick up your book!
Watch episode 106 here on this channel where Becket talks about the prayer his mother wrote to God on his behalf, and read some of the good comments mothers, families and believers have written, and are using this prayer format as a template themselves 🙏
Browse thru episodes. Suggest episode 55 though at the moment comments are turned off, episode 58, episode 34 ‘The Prodigal Comes Home’ , and a video at Anchored North CZcams channel of Becket’s story titled ‘Homosexuality Was My Identity’ 🕊
Thank you for standing up for truth, Becket. May God be glorified through your testimony and witness.
Thank you! God Bless
Thank you Beckett. I particularly appreciated your comments at the end about attending a gay marriage. Though I've come to the same conclusion as you, I've written down what you said, "love... Does not rejoice in wrong doing" "attending a gay marriage is rejoicing in wrong doing"... WOW! That clicked!! Thank you
We have a nephew who is gay and several years ago when he got married my mother-in-law asked if we were going to the wedding. I adored my mother-in-law and loved my nephew and told her I would always love my nephew but could not attend a ceremony celebrating a union that I believe is wrong and not according to God’s plan. She was great and understood where I was coming from. God is really clear in his Word and as Christians we need to stand strong in God’s word and not condone sin. We can still love people but not condone or accept sinful behavior.
Do you have any relationship with this nephew in 2023?
@@igloozoo3771 yes we still see each other at family events and I still adore him. He’s an amazing person and very successful, I hope that God will transform as only He can. It’s not up to us. We are just called to Love our family. It’s God’s job or the Holy Spirit to transform people. We can let God do the heavy part. Our part is easy we just have to love ❤️.
@@igloozoo3771 There are many people who will cut off, relatives who are willfully sinning.
@@ericday4505 We all willfully sin everyday. If you think you follow the commandments everyday then you are a liar. Jesus made it harder and impossible for man to get into Heaven through follow the laws, but he made the impossible possible through his work completed at the Cross. All the Glory goes to Christ. You can confidently tell a practicing homosexual to look up at the Cross and be saved. That is the starting point of Salvation.
@@igloozoo3771 I think I agree with you, why are you lecturing me? I dont have a problem with gay people, I do have a problem with practicing homosexuals who want to have that sin be all of a sudden excused or looked at like its not sin.
Thank you for speaking truth and not watering it down. ❤
This is probably one of the most impressive things I’ve listened to. I’m praying for a gay friend of mine, and I am able to draw so much wisdom from your podcasts, thanks 🌷
"Loving your neighbor means telling the truth." So true!!! Thank you for this!
It's sad to see alot of Christian in the spotlight going against the Bible even pastor are ok with this. The Bible talks about this would happen in the end time. I never thought I would see this happen so quickly. Thank you Becket for talking about this.
Who says they are Christians?
Mat 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Any “Christian” that supports gay ‘marriage’ is testifying that *GOD* did that. They are blaspheming the holy character of God.
You want more info on the history of this, look up Weimar Republic, the German Institute for Sexual Science founded by Magnus Hirschfeld and Arthur Kronfeld, then look up who burned that institute of degeneracy child molestation to the ground.
I lived “the life” (as sad and lonely as it was) for 36 long and dark years. I was saved and found the Orthodox Christian Church last year. God willing I will be baptized in two months. Though we are of different branches of Christianity, we have a shared experience, Beckett. My life is so much better now, it has so much more peace and clarity, and I finally realized that WE are the true radicals. May God grant you many years and thank you for your ministry.
I came across this video quite by chance. God continue to bless and guide you Becket Cook.
Thank you! God Bless
Becket, I love that you brought up the word repentance! This is something that isn't taught from many pulpits these days. Also appreciate you defining what love is. ❤
Amen!
If Kieth Green were alive today, he'd applaud you for what you have said here! He wrote "No Compromise" - a great book..
I beg your pardon; I am confident you have no idea what Steve Green would do, or how he would react to any given situation. Furthermore, what one person considers compromise may be far different than others. I happen to believe Amy gets it right. As Christians, we can do our best to interpret God’s word, and live our lives accordingly. However, the reality is that we are all merely human beings. None of us are called to judge, condemn, shame, criticize, or offer opinions on life choices made by others. We are, however, called by God to love unconditionally. You see, Ruthy, if we can simply master the act of loving unconditionally, everything else will fall into place. God doesn’t need me or you to analyze the behavior, decisions, or choices of others. We aren’t qualified to view someone’s lifestyle, claim to know what’s in their heart, then “lovingly” show them the light! We are called to love. If we can manage to show others love; the same love shown to us, HE’LL TAKE CARE OF THE REST…also written by Mr. Green. Peace and LOVE, Ruthy!
Her choice. Will have to answer to God.
@@benjidover5275 Hi Benji, the first chapter of Romans is a wonderful chapter to check out.
@@benjidover5275 please read Matthew 7. Jesus does not condemn judging entirely but judging hypocritically. He goes on to say we will know others by their fruit. This clearly implies a judgment of the works of persons who claim belief in Him. Similarly, in John 7 He desires righteous judgment be made. Paul also highlights judging those in the faith even to the extent of expelling them from the church so they will desire repentance and seek redemption leading to renewed fellowship. Jesus was likewise quite clear on the definition of marriage (Matthew 19). Benji, aren’t you under your own ban against judgment when you come against Ruth? Or are you simply allowing that at least one judgment of others, that made by you, is perfectly acceptable? And honestly, calling her Ruthy when you don’t even know her drips with condescension and sarcasm. Lacks respect to those you have a disagreement with.
@Benji Dover Pardon me, Benji. Just a correction. Not Steve Green, but Keith Green. Two different music artists. I used to confuse them when I was younger, but I learned, by the very different styles of music they created, to distinguish whom was whom... if you are not familiar with Keith Green, listen, if you like. His testimony is powerful. Sadly, he passed away in the early 80's, along with two of his kids and a group of friends. I love his music. Have a blessed day!
I appreciate how you not only explained your reasons why not to support same sex marriages by attending the wedding but also what we actually can do. Very well explained! Thank you!
Beckett, I just watched your sermon from Generation Church in Arizona! I watched it On line, It was absolutely amazing!!! You are so precious! Truth without judgement!!! The Lord has worked so powerfully & obviously in your life!!! It gives me the chills!!! You are his precious child, full of truth. I picture Jesus smiling at you, so proud of you. You are so blessed He’s using you in such a mighty way! God Bless you & keep you❤️🥰😘
"As Christians, we need to be very discerning" - so true!
Since walking closer with the Lord the past few years, I have less and less interest in the things of the world. I have less tolerance for TV shows that I used to love. Example: I recently purchased the full episodes of Northern Exposure, a series I loved back in the 90's. Now, I find I can not watch the episodes without feeling convicted as they seem so hedonistic. I am glad that my tolerance for worldly content is so different than what it was 25 years ago.
I have experienced this same thing.
Great comment :) I had to cancel my cable and subscriptions the past few years. I'm so glad I broke those ties. It's been a huge weight lifted to not deal with demonic propaganda being shoved at me constantly.
Totally agree!
1Peter chapter 4!!
I can completely relate. It seems that we can't even watch a "Masterpiece" mystery without an unnecessary subplot ruining the whole thing. I've started watching a lot of classic movies for that reason.
Thank you for being so real and honest Chynna! I started listening to your CZcams channel during Covid and I’m hooked. I was raised Christian and a member of the Lutheran church and I’m still a member today. My walk with God has gotten much stronger these past few years and I truly believe it’s because of you. Thank you for all your wisdom and your willingness to share Gods word. Blessings Chynna!❤️
Beckett, both your humility while speaking the truth and your love for sinners is crystal clear. Thank you for standing tall. You are appreciated brother!
Hey Becket!! I think it would be fun to invite Candace Cameron Bure on your show. She’s taken an unpopular stance in supporting traditional marriage. She’s gotten a lot of backlash from it. She’s a Hollywood actress and stands by her convictions. She recently left Hallmark to make movies for Great American Family I believe it’s called. But for that sole reason of acting in movies that only portray traditional marriage. I’d love to hear how she handles the criticism especially in Hollywood.
I agree 💯! Her brother Kirk, has also been rejected lately from numerous libraries to share his recent book on the Fruit of the Spirit 🍅. How crazy is that as they allow blatantly gay men to read to small children??😡👿
@@carolyncox7694 oh yes! Kirk would be another great guest. It’s refreshing to see this family stand up to all the hate and criticism. They put Jesus first, period.
CCB was also a big supporter of Bob Saget and ignored the filth he spewed during his comedy shows. Bob even joked about pedophilia. Then, she also posted the photo of her husband's hand on her boob on her Instagram. She talks faith but some of 'walk' is lacking. What are your thoughts on this? I find it very disturbing.
I hear that channel is exploding, people support her
Yes, invite Candace Cameron Bure! That would be so great! 😁
Thank you Beckett for this very straight forward and expository reflection on gay weddings. Thank you for sharing scripture. I had similar convictions about other ceremonies in which I refused to participate in or attend. I am a reformed Baptist and early on in my walk I was invited to numerous Roman Catholic baby baptism and because of my convictions regarding salvation I did not attend. I offended many family and many friends by not going. Hearing this podcast has given me even more courage to stand for truth. And that loving someone means telling them the truth. What a blessing it has been for me to have stumbled onto your podcasts. God is truly using you to touch people in so many ways. In areas you don’t even realize. May God continue to bless you brother. May He protect you and keep you healthy and strong so that you may keep spreading the gospel to many many more., in Jesus holy name!!AMEN! 💕Your sister in Christ
God Bless
Thank you for your stance on gay weddings! In 2004, my lesbian sister "married" her partner in Boston, and I attended even though my soul was grieved. I went to show her that I love her, even though I believed she was diving further into sin. She has since been divorced and has had at least 2 "long-term relationships" with other partners. I didn't realize at the time of her "marriage" that my attendance would be misinterpreted as affirmation, but I do now. Your testimony is helping me understand that I need to be bolder in affirming my love for her but also that she is dancing on the edge of hell. 😢 God bless you for your boldness in sharing your story and addressing this Godless culture we live in. Thanks for the opportunity to vent.
Love you for holding on to the true word of God. Thank you Beckett Amy Grant is not a surprise.Absolutely right we are to love everyone but never compromise on God's words.
Indeed we are to love God above all and to love God is to obey Him.
“You will know them by their fruit”
Just because a person calls themselves Christian, and they might think they are, it does not mean they are. So in this case , we should be concerned not only about the niece but more so about Amy, herself. My prayers go out to her.
Thank you very much Becket for all of your amazing ministry!! 👏👏❤️✝️🙌
I literally stumbled onto this video. As a first time viewer I am encouraged by you. I have shared this with other Christian who are struggling with discernment of LGBTQ presence in the church. Thank you for standing firm on the word of God. I love how you express the truth with compassion and with discernment. You are spot on target here !!! I love to hear Gods word spoken boldly and unashamedly and unwavering. We need more truth seekers and speakers like yourself.
Preach it brother!! Amy is doing more damage to the church than lady gaga does ,the wolf is not too bad if we know it’s a wolf ,but a wolf in sheep’s clothing does carnage !!!
You are definitely right!!! Many pastors and counterfeit Christians are leading millions astray.
@susiemetz352 and those who preach a false gospel do alot of damage.
Exactly!! This kind of damage is waaay worse than Gaga or Beyonce
Thanks for sharing! I had two friends in college who developed a lesbian relationship with each other by time we graduated. I remained friends with them and went to visit them when they moved to New Jersey where I lived. But when they invited me to their wedding I was so conflicted. I wanted to show them I cared about them but it felt wrong to attend the wedding. Eventually I came to that same conclusion, that being there meant I was celebrating their marriage and that wasnt something I could do before God. It would be lying to stay silent when they ask if anyone objects. So I told my friend that I loved them and cared about them both and wanted to continue our friendship and hang out, but I couldn’t attend the wedding in good conscience. They were very offended and haven’t talked to me since, and couldn’t understand it because a Presbyterian minister was marrying them, but I know i made the right decision even though I lost that friendship :(
You suffered for our Lord; stay strong your rewards in heaven will more than make up for the pain of losing your friends. As CS Lewis said “We’re just living in the shadow lands.” Oh what wonders and glory await us who follow Jesus!
I support your decision and I admire your dedication. I went to a gay wedding the weekend after gay marriage became legal and I still regret going.
You did the right thing for sure!!
I’m concerned about the Pres.minister and his ungodly influence of misleading tgat couple- I pray he repents.
You definitely have the spirit of discernment! A blessing from God!
Thank you, Beckett, for giving bible clarity on this topic!!
Thank you for the reminder of the definition of love! That last part hit me hard… “it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” I had forgotten that bit! So powerful!! We had no gay people in my family, I’m 43 but the generation below me we have 3 that are. 2 girls and 1 boy. I believe this is because we have accepted this as a society and it makes it seem ok in the minds of the youth. They don’t even think it’s a sin anymore. Yes we are all sinners but rejoicing in the sin is the problem.
I loved my son, therefore when he was growing up, I corrected him when he did wrong, I still do. I love my grandson who is not quite two years old, and I discipline him when he does wrong. If you love someone, you let them know when they are wrong. You love them and do not want them to ruin their lives with bad choices not matter what the world tells them.
I love the clarity you bring to these issues, Becket. Thank you, brother!
Yes Beckett is an excellent teacher and speaker for our MOST HIGH ALMIGHTY 🕊️. I truly believe OUR HEAVENLY FATHER is smiling on Beckett's CZcams channel
I appreciate you so much! As a pastor’s wife and minister’s granddaughter, through your book and your testimony you have helped me understand this culture and how to minister to the culture so much. Your truth nugget about how the father of the prodigal son responded when he let him go has been so helpful to me this year. Thank you for speaking up the truth 🙏🏼
If she truly loved her niece, she would warn her about her sin, not accept it
Love is not a sin.
you’re right. but we’re talking about homosexuality, not love. and homosexuality is a sin
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No but homosexual sex is.
First command is to love God and therefore we have to surrender to Him.