Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:23 {Overcoming Covetousness} Why is it so hard to be content? I've been blessed with more than most people, but I'm always wanting MORE. I drain so much money buying more "stuff" and once I see something I like, I'm bummed/stressed until I get to buy it. I don't want to be this way. Please help! 2. 25:10 {Eschatological Timings} What effect does Psalm 110:1 and Luke 20: 42-43 have on the timing or placement of the rapture of the Church in reference to the tribulation? 3. 29:59 {How to Pray for Unbelievers} I don’t believe Calvinism is biblical, but I find that my prayers for unbelievers often sound Calvinistic: “Change their hearts, bring them to You,” etc. How should we pray for unbelievers' salvation? 4. 32:10 {Can We Be as Close as the Disciples?} Do you think that we can have as personal and intimate of a relationship with Jesus as His twelve disciples did? I've heard 1 John 1:1-3 used to support this. 5. 36:17 {Did God Direct Moses to Deceive Pharaoh?} Why did God tell Moses to ask Pharaoh to go "three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God" (Exodus 3: 18) if it wasn't God's intention for them to return to Egypt? 6. 42:58 {Do our Prophecies Create Reality?} Kris Vallotton cites Ezekiel 37:1-6 to claim that our prophecies create reality, rather than just foretelling the future. Is there merit to this? 7. 52:24 {Does Jesus’ Compassion Change?} When Jesus interacts with people, He is often compassionate. However, with the 12, he most often sounds harsh. Does His relationship toward us change once we are “on the team"? 8. 1:00:17 {Moving Forward after Church Hurt} What are your thoughts on how to best get back involved with the Church after you have had past hurts both done to you, and you toward others? Also, should a person go back to the same church, or seek a new one? 9. 1:05:48 {Trinitarian Clarity} How is the Holy Spirit not the Son or Father (Matthew 10: 20, Philippians 1: 19)? These verses confuse me when I’m trying to answer this question. 10. 1:10:38 {Warnings about False Teachings} Do warnings to Churches and believers in verses such as Jude 1:3-4 or other Epistles regarding false/heretical doctrines apply to Mormons who want a relationship with God/Jesus but are just deceived? 11. 1:15:29 {Knowing When to Yield} My pastor wants me to obey my husband even when it hurts my mental health, triggers my eating disorder, or my sleep disorder. Is he right or wrong? He says I should “Die like Christ.” 12. 1:19:03 {Encouragement Amid Physical Limitations} What counsel would you give a discouraged believer with a debilitating chronic illness who carries a lot of guilt for not being able to serve in the ways they want to be able to? 13. 1:24:10 {Jesus AND the Bible = “The Word”?} What is the distinction that is to be made between Jesus and the Bible, as far as the title "Word of God" goes, which is applied to both of them? 14. 1:28:15 {When Translations Vary} What do we do when we find significant difference between translations (such as 1 John 5:7 in the KJV vs. modern translations)? 15. 1:33:08 {Why Did God Choose the Tribe of Levi?} Do we know why God chose the tribe of Levi to be the priesthood? 16. 1:34:26 {Tips for Preparing Your First Sermon} I give my first sermon this Sunday. Any tips/pointers for those going through seminary/preparing for their first sermon(s)? 17. 1:39:29 {Advice for Raising Kids in the Faith} I want to raise my two kids aged 7 and 9 in the faith. I don’t want to push too hard. Any advice? My ex-wife has left the faith, so I feel like it’s up to me (and God). 18. 1:41:23 {Was Paul Married?} I heard a theory that the Apostle Paul was married and a widower. Do you think that’s relevant, and does it have any biblical standing? 19. 1:45:43 {Is My Daughter’s Cancer a Punishment?} When I got pregnant from an ungodly relationship, I finally turned to God and I know He forgave all my sins. But my daughter was born with cancer. Is this a punishment from God? 20. 1:50:19 {Should We Call Out Others’ Sins?} Should we call out sin in the lives of other Christian friends? I had a conversation with my pastor about this in regard to cussing, and he told me if we don't have a mutual edification then it might not be my place.
God pays for what he orders, you will be able to have perfect peace with Jesus once you start doing the following ; love God more than things of this world and dying to self daily Luke 9:23 helps to do that! Luke 9:23 unless you take up your cross daily and follow me you cannot be my disciple! Romans 12: one - two therefore view of God’s grace, offer your body as a living sacrifice holy & acceptable to God; this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind and then you’ll be able to know test and approve what God’s will is, he’s good pleasing and perfect will”! James 4 humble yourself until he lifts you up first Corinthians 4 don’t be in the wrong parade first Peter 4 Judgment begins in the house of God… Simplify your life and don’t go into debt as proverbs says & live for the eternal treasure stored up in heaven, that only you can store up in this lifetime!
Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. looks like Mike and gang don't read their bibles as they should because covetousness are idolaters as it reads in the bible. Maybe Fornicators are Idolaters also?????????????????? John 8:41
Yes we do. It is an honor and so inspiring to have role models and genuine people of God like Pastor Mike. May God bless him and those like him/keep him safe for us! I love his zeal for the Lord and everything he does is to glorify God in everything he does, unapologetically and radically and never compromising the word of God for anything.
It's Saturday, 7 o'clock on a raining sat morning me , in bed with my German short hair pointer . cup of coffee , and listening to Mike knowing that Jesus loves me and will not abandon me . I'm content beyond measure.
I, almost daily, think… Mike Winger will never know that my entire walk with God has SHIFTED. Changed, moved. Because I found this resource and influence. And whoever God uses me to touch in the future, I am bringing to the table a different me. This isn’t a “go back easy to before” kind of shift. I don’t know if that makes sense but thank you.
Started taking my kids to a Calvary Chapel in St Paul because of you. One of my daughter's and I are getting baptized together on the Sunday after Easter and I'm just.....floored by my absolute turn around. I've had so many paradigm shifts lately my head is spinning. At any rate, if you're a fisher of men, I'm one of your catches. Now I'm overthinking how grateful I am for your ministry. I don't mean to over heap praise on you brother, but...can't even say it all without choking up. suffice to say, you're the best! Thank you so much and God bless.
Soli Deo Gloria! (Glory to God Alone) God deserves the glory and praise for saving you, however it happens, and also glory to God alone for Mike's ministry to begin with, which He used to save you. Welcome to the family!
The part about covetousness was very helpful just now. I talked on the phone with my mom today about someday having a little house, but it will be several years away so my husband and I can own the house and not have it own us. My mom planted an idea in my head that she certainly meant well with, but I got off the phone feeling discontent with my apartment. We have a growing family and would love to be out of an apartment, but we live within our means. All that to say, your response to that question pulled me right out of that bad place I was heading. We have an abundance of what we need. More than that my husband and I are believers. We need nothing more. I will still make steps towards goals, but with the right attitude.
Thank you for taking that first question. It made me realize that I have a problem with covetousness. While many of the things I desire are good and God honoring, I have come to realize I have the wrong heart and attitude towards them at times. Now I know what to watch out for and will be praying for help to change my motives to be solely God honoring.
I had this problem not too long ago, and what really made it even more tempting was social media. I’ve spent hundreds on things that don’t even matter, and on top of that when my husband and I got married we weren’t smart with our money (no savings, no emergency funds) and together we made a lot of money. Now we are in debt and a lot of times can barley afford food for our growing family (4 kids). The worst part was I wasn’t aware at all of my sun when I was living that way. But this is how God taught me to be content, this is how long we had to come. And I’ve never felt more closer to Him and more stronger in my faith than this season we are currently in. I can 💯 confidently say that I am content and I fully trust Him and when we are out of debt our goals and dreams are to invest that extra money we will have back to Him and to helping ppl and friends financially. What I realized these past months is that nothing matters, nothing at all because Jesus is coming back soon, and the biggest thing we need to be concerning ourselves with is loving Him, obeying His commandments, being in constant prayer & raising up our children in that way. God bless you 💕
The car example is good for me, because I'm in the market to replace our people hauler with something that has AWD (live in the mtns). I've done a ton of research and know what I'm looking for. It's been very academic until just this week i was outbid on a vehicle i put on offer on, and felt anger well up in me a little. I've prayed throughout this process that God would guide my search, and to give clear answers. Missing out on a car based on getting outbid over my budget is a clear answer, and i got upset. I've had to repent on this and instead thank God for answering my prayer on that car. Funny how sin seeps in even when you're trying to avoid it.
God bless you for your humility and ability to recalibrate to the will of God and the prompting of the Holy Spirit! It takes humble introspection, honesty and a heart for God to do recognize and overcome the desires of the flesh. 🙌🕊️✝️
Online auction? If so just a FYI, alot of those you really have to download some sort of a "bid sniper" app or program these days to win much of anything. Else someone with a program will automatically outbid by by like a dollar or few cents (the minimum usually) at the last split second where there's just no time to even increase it manually. Lost quite a few bids that way before I worked it out haha. I'm not a big fan of it because it becomes just like a battle of who's got the better bid sniper now and of course the though the free ones can get you the win sometimes but better ones you have to pay and sign up. Anyway it's not all of them but, just FYI if you weren't aware.
i think the first question is sooooo freaking relevant, For me its about food.... Shop shop til i get that burger! >.< When theres food at home -.- God help us
When I was young in the Lord, we got a huge amount of money from a lawsuit I didn’t even know existed. I grew up very poor,and never had seen that much money. That was I believe a trial that exposed the covetousness I had not even knew was in my heart. After buying about everything my heart desired, I spent more time worrying about the stuff then my walk with Christ. It led me to buy thousands of dollars worth of music equipment that then led me back to playing music for the world again. Too make a long story longer, that led me back to doing the things I was delivered from to begin with! And it was down hill from there. I got worse than I was before I ever received Christ. I got convinced I was now going to hell, and so I went hyper on fulfilling my desires. Which led to a heart attack, which in the middle of it, I remembered that in the dresser next to the bed, I remembered seeing aspirin a couple days before. And the thought came in my head, “If you take aspirin during a heart attack it will save you!” So I crawled over to the side of the bed and opened the drawer, and the Bible I hadn’t picked up for now a couple years, that was not there last time I looked in the drawer. To let you make sense of my story, when I was probably a month old in Christ, I was woken up in the middle of the night by a hand rubbing my back, like a father would rub his child’s back in the crib. It scared me because it wasn’t a dream! But when I turned to see who was rubbing my back, there was no one there! But I heard a voice tell me to write down a certain scripture, and I did in the back of my Bible. Now when I saw the Bible next to the aspirin, and saw the Bible, I heard that same voice say to me, “Choose”. And I looked at both, and chose my Bible! I then crawled back to the middle of the bed and randomly opened it to the middle of the book, and looked and there was that same scripture I was told to write down years before! Water poured out of my eyes, and said, “Why Lord! Why? Why would you forgive me after all this?” And the voice said, Did not I tell you I would never leave or forsake you! And immediately the chest pain went away! And I ended up giving all that expensive music equipment away, and a couple years later I was helping a church clean out their storage, because they were giving another church a bunch of stuff, and that stuff was that music equipment! Now years later God has restored everything plus concerning music gear, which is only used for ministry, me now being a worship leader. Yes, very easily can possessions take the place of God in our hearts. And I found there were many things in my heart, much darkness I never even realized was there. But God be praised who’s light exposes those things and replaces that darkness with his light! God be with you all!
I love starting my Sabbath with your ministry! Thank you for your humility, love and grace. Thank you for showing Christ to the world. Thank you for letting God use you. Thank you for the wonderful memory of my 12 yrs old son calling me "woman" for months after our pastor went over those same passages 😆🥰 he's 21 now 🥰 May God continue to bless you abundantly! LOVE BOLDLY ❤️✝️
#12 -“do the best with what you have got”… attended a church with the usher pushing his Oxygen tank in one hand and the offering plate in the other. I remember thinking, I want to be like that! Whatever I can do, whatever it looks like, to serve Jesus.
Being Irish, I loved that funny St. Patrick video. I'm learning what the trinity is not and it helps to understand what it is a little better. Oh, the mysteries of God. Thank you for your ministry.
Thank you Pastor Mike for being such an amazing example of a true Christian pastor! I’ve dealt with a lot of leaders that don’t take care of the people and just strive to exalt themselves over everyone else, behind the guise of “our vision is reaching souls and loving God and loving people” when it’s all about the church leaders. People are not taken care of, and then anyone that has a differing opinion is talked about, looked down on. I thank God for leading me to you, you truly are a gift. You’re attitude towards other people and how you uplift the Bible above anyone else is so inspiring to me. I’m glad I found someone who finally has pushed me forward in proper teaching! Praise God! This is just the beginning, I am looking for a home church with my soon to be husband, where we can get the same kind of teaching and example. Thank you for all your hard work and love :) ♥️ we all love you!
Mike Winger sounds more important than Jesus was when he was on earth. Only one disciple decided to protect Jesus but you say “we” all have to protect Mike Winger. From what exactly?
Mike, you should ask Ray comfort to come on your channel and do an interview. That would be a dream. Come true. I really respect both of your ministries.
So many Women (including myself) struggle with the 1st question. Especially before I was saved. I still have to watch myself with the want of something new and pretty bc once you get that thing it's just on to the next, it's a neverending cycle. Your right Mike, well the Bible is absolutely right. It needs to be put to death.
As a new follower of Christ, I am dealing with so many highs and lows, untangling myself from my ‘old life’. What advice could you give someone like me who now, after being saved, and is looking at some legal ‘worldly’ repercussions of my old life? Along the lines of scripture for strength, dealing with shame and guilt, loneliness, courage to do what is right. My family is dealing with grief, cancer, and so much more on top of this. Thanks so much for everything you do, you’ve led me to the Bible and to other creators that have helped me so much, in so so many ways. Waking up every day so conflicted often feels unbearable.
I used to eat black-eyes peas, too. You had to eat at least as many as your age. And of course cornbread. I never knew anyone else who did that! Thanks for sharing that memory.
Mike if you have a couch that’s not going away, please get your lungs looked at. Had a friend that developed blood clots in his lungs from Covid, took blood thinners, all good now.
I absolutely love how you answer questions and how gracious you are, Mike. Especially when it comes to questions like number 11, your gentle, mature, and loving character really shows. You truly are a man of God. There are too many who think and claim to always have an answer, no matter the potential consequences on the other persons' lives. Thank you for your ministry and God bless you and your loved ones!
It may help understanding to know that the main way to fill a cistern is with rainwater. Many places including Israel rain is seasonal, hence cisterns.
The video about St. Patrick is hilarious!! I'm about half Irish and loved it. Keep up the great work Mike. You are a great example to us and I appreciate the time and effort you put into serving our King.
Q1 I like the verses in Proverbs 30, 8-10, a prayer not to be too rich or too poor. You mentioned about not coveting, but he also recognises that being too poor puts pressure on a person to steal. Middle ground is best!
my husband worked his tush off to have a range rover (which i hated because i felt like i was scared to drive it) and a big house with a pool which i hated because i felt a slave to it. i prayed on it and God led us to the bible belt in a modest home that is paid off and we have a truck l, ive never been more at peace and happy. i feel alive here with my small house and my beautiful church. i love heart attitude conversations. i relate to this conversation very much.
Thank you so much for this Bible study! The first question on covetousness really convicted me, especially as one who’s spent a lot of time collecting and admiring watches, to name but one area of covetousness I’m struggling with. I’ve been constantly searching for the most ideal watch collection, ignoring the reminder in my heart that I would die and not carry any of them with me. Eternity has no respect for time, after all.
Lord forgive me for coveting Mike's t- shirt. It's so great!! 🤣🤣 Seriously though, thank you for this message. I often catch myself coveting more serious things than fun shirts and it's no bueno. God bless you and your family, pastor Mike! Thank you for all your efforts spreading God's truth!
I think that I've "overcome" being covetous about things that cost money...Now I'm covetous about people's families, their positions in Church, and things like that.......
I love that Pastor Mike.. "let the broken cistern dry up". I think what I am hearing about coveting is never being satisfied with what you do possess. Like a bottomless pit.
Wow question 3 was EXACTLY what I’ve been pondering lately which Mike put into words exacty both perspectives. I think he was saying there’s a balance of God and man? Thanks Mike!!
You are absolutely, hands down, my favorite teacher @mike winger. I know you feel a bit uncomfortable hearing that (and I'm not trying to inflate your ego lol) but that's what makes you such a good teacher. NO ONE knows EXACTLY how to interpret every word of the scriptures. We try, but it takes more wisdom than any of us have. You are firm on everything you know but are open to learning because we should all be open to learning more.... THANK YOU. You are a big part of why I became a Christian to begin with. Your teaching reached me when I'm not sure much else aside from God himself could. You are no doubt being used by God and I appreciate your openness to do his work. Keep humble, that's what allows you to keep learning....but please keep the teachings coming. I thank God for your ministry and everyone involved. And a special thank you to your wife. Lol. She's just as much a part of your teaching by her support. I know you put a lot of time into the ministry and she is appreciated. 😊
Question 12. God bless you. We could have an entire conference or series on disability and the church. It’s an extremely difficult culture we have in the church. Mike is correct in that God knows. He sees. It can be hard though as the current modern western culture in general is cruel at its heart. It’s in secular culture. So much toxic positivity and “you make your own reality” “what are you getting out of still being in a wheelchair” etc. that’s all very prevalent in the world and “current thing”. New age or even a lot of psychology’s create your own reality - you bring it on yourself rubbish permeates secular and church culture. The problem could be people take minor truths and develop theories, jokes, ideas, teachings and culture on them and forget the other 80% of the clear and real.
If you go to a Church where people laugh at your disability, you need to go to another Church. At the Church I belong to, people are always helping me or ASKING ME if I need help...Some of them help me load my walker into the car.......
Almost 2 hours?? Mike you are spoiling us! I love all your content but the 20 Questions is so important and needed. Soon you will reach your 100th and that will be 2000 questions answered!!
Thank you Mike for your teaching support it is so very helpful and brings me closer to understanding of our God and Savior. Blessings to you and your family.
#3. Actually a Calvinist prayer to be consistent would need to be: “Lord, I don’t need to pray for anyone’s salvation because you have already predestined where every person will spend eternity before the foundation of the world. Amen”
On the topic of coveting and being materialistic, I do believe and teach my kids that if you desire an object because it opens up opertunities for experiences then work hard and go for it. e.g. A car allows you to drive, paint brushes allow you to paint, a musical instrument allows you to make music, good hiking boots/gear make it so you can enjoy challenging hikes, a laptop just practical enough to allow you to do your office job better etc. On the other hand there are vane, status symbol trash like designer clothes and shoes, jewelry, electronics or things that harm you like unhealthy foods, video games etc. If you find yourself constantly desiring and paying for these things, there's something wrong
When I was 17, my church elders held a meeting with my dad and myself, where they discussed the fact that it had been brought to their attention (through church gossip) that I was no longer a virgin and was continuing to "live in sin," with my then current boyfriend. They decided that I was not repentive enough in my promise to never do it again, and because of that, they were required to announce my behavior to my entire congregation. I was mortified. It led to me losing every babysitting job I had had since I was 13. (The parents were scared of me being a "bad example" for their kids, eventhough no-one knew about my sin before they announced it.) Needless to say, this did not lead me to actual repentance. I chose rebellion as my response to this hurt. I left that church. Thankfully, I returned to God a couple of years later. Today, (I'm 48) my dad regrets subjecting me to that, and I am thankful that God has helped me to understand why the elders did what they did... God is good. 😊🙏
I think this covetousness can be applied to video games as well. I find myself not coveting wealth in life, but loot in games. Might be something I should cut out. Please pray for me. Praying for those who also struggle with this.
When I was a teenager, I coveted "Rock and Roll Records." I don't know if this counts, because I wasn't "saved" then...But, some of that "coveting" continued after I became a Christian...I prayed about it a lot and I asked my Christian friends and Pastor to pray for me.......
Speaking to question No.1. I know something I struggle with or at least think on a lot, is the obsession with money as a hobby. I own a business, and dabble it the markets, have rentals etc. and with all of that it consumes a vast majority of my time, but I honestly don't feel that I do it for the "love of money", but love of the game? if that makes sense. I truly enjoy the art of business as more of a passion project or a hobby. But along with that, the major market of success with that hobby is the financial outcome. Not sure if that plays into your question at all, but its something I constantly think about. Trying hard not to make it a spiritual crutch.
Shalom precious brother. I am from India. And am going through right now lot of trauma grief and betrayal at the hands of someone of my past much before I came into faith. Please help me not to fall in flesh and act in fear but in Faith? I am feeling too much in despair and distress and reach out in extreme desperation here! Grace and Peace to you from Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son and Our Beloved King and Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ!
@@ericcasey7593 Thank you so much dear Eric, I desperately need prayers! I do not want to plead to that maniac who is being used by Satan to shame me and discourage my close walk with Heavenly Father!
Regarding Question 1 (Overcoming Covetousness), Ephesians 5:5 isn't about coveting in the sense referred to in Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21. In the Septuagint, the verb translated 'covet' in Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21 is 'epithumeó', the same word Jesus used at Matthew 5:28 about lusting after a woman. Paul used the corresponding noun 'epithumia' in Romans 7:7 & 13:9 when referring to Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21. Properly understood, Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21 have the same meaning as "You shall not lust after ...". In Ephesians 5:5, the noun translated 'covetous' in some translations is 'pleonektés', which simply refers to "a greedy, covetous, rapacious, person; a defrauder, trampling on the rights of others" (Souter). The same Greek word is used at 1 Corinthians 5:10-11 & 6:10. It has no necessary connection with the lust/covet commandment in Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21. Rather, it is more properly construed as an offence against the first commandment and is better translated 'greedy/avaricious'. It would be helpful if Bible translators translated these words more consistently but also so as to bring out their different meanings. Christians need also to understand that temptation isn't sin. We also need to remember that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15) and that, with every temptation, God provides a means of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). 1 Timothy 6:9 seems especially relevant for the caller.
@@caroleimani9754 it’s a kids book that is fantastically creative and filled with curiosities. Look it up! It’s not overtly Christian, but presents positive values and virtues in a whimsical story.
My cousin, Bob Hazlett, has a prophetic ministry. But his doctrine is that “words create worlds”. This steps outside of biblical parameters. Prophecy is being a mouthpiece for God for the purpose of edifying the church, not commanding blessings into existence. And dude. I chuckled when you started reading the wrong passage 😂 I’m like, “where is he going with this??”
That statement, "Words create world's," sounds like it came straight out of my FORMER WOF Church...If your cousin is really "into that" I would try to tell him what the Bible REALLY says.......
Thank you for doing these. They’ve helped me very much. I am suffering with debilitating UColitis and any prayers would be greatly appreciated God bless!❤
I used to think that "I didn't have enough faith," because I use a walker...Then I thought about Timothy (in the Bible)...He had to drink wine (for his stomach's sake) and he was a PASTOR...!!!
It’s crazy I tell myself I want a huge house because I want the best for my wife and daughter. All of the sudden a thought came to my head, I’ve wanted all the same things when I was single too.
in today's world, just to make ends meet and put food on the table requires $100,000 income per year, or more depending on how much in debt people are: homes, autos, credit cards. I am currently dealing with thousands of dollars of emergency expenses that caught us unaware that we cannot catch up to no matter how many extra hours I have been working. I am drowning.
@mikewinger -- that was a very helpful, concise study of covetousness. If not already planned, would you consider re-publishing that section as a separate video with a relevant title, so it can be found more easily in the future?
Yes as a huge coveter myself this is one of the best answer to the question. At least it's good that because it's in the thumbnail it's actually the first question he tackles vs the "clickbait" approach where there is no timestamp and you have to go through most of the video to get there.
Hey, Mike, I am so thankful for your gracious spirit, and all along, staying true to God’s Word. I want to know your thoughts regarding a question in which a questioner asked about Jesus sitting at the right hand of God and if that relates to the second coming. In Acts when Stephen was being stoned, he looked to heaven and Jesus was standing. Does this relate to this question?
Oh my heart hurts. My husband is not atheist but he is deaf and blind to the gospel. I pray that God will open his ears and eye soon. He is distracted so much by daily, minutia.
Coveteous... or greed Any craving really is an unmet healthy need that is misdirected. The subconscious is trying to meet the real need in a dysfunctional way. God said "Love God. Love one another." How is your human connection? Fix that. If that is fine what is not fine? Depression can redirect to greed. Dispair is another redirect. A EXAMPLE: Dad died when you were a kid. You needed Dad to provide so now you can't stop over-providing. I WANT........ I can't get what I need so instead I go crazy with what I can get, and my life becomes increasingly out of balance. Cravings are a real need misdirected. Ask the Lord to heal the true need.
That’s why I struggle with covetousness so much. Because what I’ve been coveting for years is a family, so relationships, not things. Desire for a family seems like it’s a natural need/desire and so in having that need thus far UNMET, I have indeed been irresponsible with money before, such as spending it on travel. Nothing wrong with travel in and of itself of course, but my need to escape my own mind and pain of what’s missing is so constant. Cuz we’re not even talking extravagant or luxurious travels, I simply mean GOING AT ALL. But God’s will for me could be that I’ll always be alone so I must remind myself that He is the ultimate satisfaction… though of course I often fail.
@@DHARK1873 Our world is so disconnected. It is impossible to connect when the connectors are broken. My heart goes out to you. Seeking relationships is like building a fire in the fireplace. Paper: superficiality burns super bright but fizzles out quickly. It is really difficult to get the log to burn. If you pile a ton of paper on..... the paper burns up and nothing happens to the log. Drunken parties (the world's way) is burning as much paper as you can and just keep stuffing paper in so as to keep the flames going...... or that is what Narcissist are doing. (Popularity) Find twigs. Being a structured environment creates twigs. You are in a "committed relationship" even if it is through a mutual task..... shared interests or a club or a church group. Focus on "twigs building" instead trying to get the log to spark. Even if you are not able to find a yule log...... bigger and bigger twigs are better than nothing but endless paper.
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 0:23 {Overcoming Covetousness} Why is it so hard to be content? I've been blessed with more than most people, but I'm always wanting MORE. I drain so much money buying more "stuff" and once I see something I like, I'm bummed/stressed until I get to buy it. I don't want to be this way. Please help!
2. 25:10 {Eschatological Timings} What effect does Psalm 110:1 and Luke 20: 42-43 have on the timing or placement of the rapture of the Church in reference to the tribulation?
3. 29:59 {How to Pray for Unbelievers} I don’t believe Calvinism is biblical, but I find that my prayers for unbelievers often sound Calvinistic: “Change their hearts, bring them to You,” etc. How should we pray for unbelievers' salvation?
4. 32:10 {Can We Be as Close as the Disciples?} Do you think that we can have as personal and intimate of a relationship with Jesus as His twelve disciples did? I've heard 1 John 1:1-3 used to support this.
5. 36:17 {Did God Direct Moses to Deceive Pharaoh?} Why did God tell Moses to ask Pharaoh to go "three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God" (Exodus 3: 18) if it wasn't God's intention for them to return to Egypt?
6. 42:58 {Do our Prophecies Create Reality?} Kris Vallotton cites Ezekiel 37:1-6 to claim that our prophecies create reality, rather than just foretelling the future. Is there merit to this?
7. 52:24 {Does Jesus’ Compassion Change?} When Jesus interacts with people, He is often compassionate. However, with the 12, he most often sounds harsh. Does His relationship toward us change once we are “on the team"?
8. 1:00:17 {Moving Forward after Church Hurt} What are your thoughts on how to best get back involved with the Church after you have had past hurts both done to you, and you toward others? Also, should a person go back to the same church, or seek a new one?
9. 1:05:48 {Trinitarian Clarity} How is the Holy Spirit not the Son or Father (Matthew 10: 20, Philippians 1: 19)? These verses confuse me when I’m trying to answer this question.
10. 1:10:38 {Warnings about False Teachings} Do warnings to Churches and believers in verses such as Jude 1:3-4 or other Epistles regarding false/heretical doctrines apply to Mormons who want a relationship with God/Jesus but are just deceived?
11. 1:15:29 {Knowing When to Yield} My pastor wants me to obey my husband even when it hurts my mental health, triggers my eating disorder, or my sleep disorder. Is he right or wrong? He says I should “Die like Christ.”
12. 1:19:03 {Encouragement Amid Physical Limitations} What counsel would you give a discouraged believer with a debilitating chronic illness who carries a lot of guilt for not being able to serve in the ways they want to be able to?
13. 1:24:10 {Jesus AND the Bible = “The Word”?} What is the distinction that is to be made between Jesus and the Bible, as far as the title "Word of God" goes, which is applied to both of them?
14. 1:28:15 {When Translations Vary} What do we do when we find significant difference between translations (such as 1 John 5:7 in the KJV vs. modern translations)?
15. 1:33:08 {Why Did God Choose the Tribe of Levi?} Do we know why God chose the tribe of Levi to be the priesthood?
16. 1:34:26 {Tips for Preparing Your First Sermon} I give my first sermon this Sunday. Any tips/pointers for those going through seminary/preparing for their first sermon(s)?
17. 1:39:29 {Advice for Raising Kids in the Faith} I want to raise my two kids aged 7 and 9 in the faith. I don’t want to push too hard. Any advice? My ex-wife has left the faith, so I feel like it’s up to me (and God).
18. 1:41:23 {Was Paul Married?} I heard a theory that the Apostle Paul was married and a widower. Do you think that’s relevant, and does it have any biblical standing?
19. 1:45:43 {Is My Daughter’s Cancer a Punishment?} When I got pregnant from an ungodly relationship, I finally turned to God and I know He forgave all my sins. But my daughter was born with cancer. Is this a punishment from God?
20. 1:50:19 {Should We Call Out Others’ Sins?} Should we call out sin in the lives of other Christian friends? I had a conversation with my pastor about this in regard to cussing, and he told me if we don't have a mutual edification then it might not be my place.
As long as you accept this "sin" Just to be able to type about it is like speaking about error in life.
1) Amen excellent reply, glory to King Jesus.
God pays for what he orders, you will be able to have perfect peace with Jesus once you start doing the following ; love God more than things of this world and dying to self daily Luke 9:23 helps to do that!
Luke 9:23 unless you take up your cross daily and follow me you cannot be my disciple!
Romans 12: one - two therefore view of God’s grace, offer your body as a living sacrifice holy & acceptable to God; this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind and then you’ll be able to know test and approve what God’s will is, he’s good pleasing and perfect will”!
James 4 humble yourself until he lifts you up
first Corinthians 4 don’t be in the wrong parade
first Peter 4 Judgment begins in the house of God…
Simplify your life and don’t go into debt as proverbs says & live for the eternal treasure stored up in heaven, that only you can store up in this lifetime!
Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
looks like Mike and gang don't read their bibles as they should because covetousness are idolaters as it reads in the bible. Maybe Fornicators are Idolaters also?????????????????? John 8:41
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I hope you know how much we love you Mike Winger.
Yes we do. It is an honor and so inspiring to have role models and genuine people of God like Pastor Mike. May God bless him and those like him/keep him safe for us! I love his zeal for the Lord and everything he does is to glorify God in everything he does, unapologetically and radically and never compromising the word of God for anything.
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Totally❤
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Yes we do!
It's Saturday, 7 o'clock on a raining sat morning me , in bed with my German short hair pointer . cup of coffee , and listening to Mike knowing that Jesus loves me and will not
abandon me . I'm content beyond measure.
I, almost daily, think… Mike Winger will never know that my entire walk with God has SHIFTED. Changed, moved. Because I found this resource and influence. And whoever God uses me to touch in the future, I am bringing to the table a different me.
This isn’t a “go back easy to before” kind of shift.
I don’t know if that makes sense but thank you.
Started taking my kids to a Calvary Chapel in St Paul because of you. One of my daughter's and I are getting baptized together on the Sunday after Easter and I'm just.....floored by my absolute turn around. I've had so many paradigm shifts lately my head is spinning. At any rate, if you're a fisher of men, I'm one of your catches. Now I'm overthinking how grateful I am for your ministry. I don't mean to over heap praise on you brother, but...can't even say it all without choking up. suffice to say, you're the best! Thank you so much and God bless.
Praising God for your testimony.
Soli Deo Gloria! (Glory to God Alone) God deserves the glory and praise for saving you, however it happens, and also glory to God alone for Mike's ministry to begin with, which He used to save you.
Welcome to the family!
Isn't God just AMAZING! Praise Him for using faithful, obedient ministers. Love your testimony, it gives me hope for family members.
Welcome to the family, sister.
God be with you.
You aren’t alone! I feel the same way.🙏🏾🙏🏾
The part about covetousness was very helpful just now. I talked on the phone with my mom today about someday having a little house, but it will be several years away so my husband and I can own the house and not have it own us. My mom planted an idea in my head that she certainly meant well with, but I got off the phone feeling discontent with my apartment. We have a growing family and would love to be out of an apartment, but we live within our means. All that to say, your response to that question pulled me right out of that bad place I was heading. We have an abundance of what we need. More than that my husband and I are believers. We need nothing more. I will still make steps towards goals, but with the right attitude.
Thank you for reading my question. I had an overwhelming feeling that God was near me in this dark time.
God bless you and your Ministry
Praying for yo and your situation. I
By dark time do you mean dark night?
@@justthatguy3246 100% unnecessary attempt at a correction.
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Thank you for taking that first question. It made me realize that I have a problem with covetousness. While many of the things I desire are good and God honoring, I have come to realize I have the wrong heart and attitude towards them at times. Now I know what to watch out for and will be praying for help to change my motives to be solely God honoring.
God bless you!
I had this problem not too long ago, and what really made it even more tempting was social media. I’ve spent hundreds on things that don’t even matter, and on top of that when my husband and I got married we weren’t smart with our money (no savings, no emergency funds) and together we made a lot of money. Now we are in debt and a lot of times can barley afford food for our growing family (4 kids). The worst part was I wasn’t aware at all of my sun when I was living that way. But this is how God taught me to be content, this is how long we had to come. And I’ve never felt more closer to Him and more stronger in my faith than this season we are currently in. I can 💯 confidently say that I am content and I fully trust Him and when we are out of debt our goals and dreams are to invest that extra money we will have back to Him and to helping ppl and friends financially. What I realized these past months is that nothing matters, nothing at all because Jesus is coming back soon, and the biggest thing we need to be concerning ourselves with is loving Him, obeying His commandments, being in constant prayer & raising up our children in that way. God bless you 💕
Why don't you think for yourself instead of honouring god
The car example is good for me, because I'm in the market to replace our people hauler with something that has AWD (live in the mtns). I've done a ton of research and know what I'm looking for. It's been very academic until just this week i was outbid on a vehicle i put on offer on, and felt anger well up in me a little. I've prayed throughout this process that God would guide my search, and to give clear answers. Missing out on a car based on getting outbid over my budget is a clear answer, and i got upset. I've had to repent on this and instead thank God for answering my prayer on that car. Funny how sin seeps in even when you're trying to avoid it.
God bless you for your humility and ability to recalibrate to the will of God and the prompting of the Holy Spirit! It takes humble introspection, honesty and a heart for God to do recognize and overcome the desires of the flesh. 🙌🕊️✝️
Online auction? If so just a FYI, alot of those you really have to download some sort of a "bid sniper" app or program these days to win much of anything. Else someone with a program will automatically outbid by by like a dollar or few cents (the minimum usually) at the last split second where there's just no time to even increase it manually.
Lost quite a few bids that way before I worked it out haha.
I'm not a big fan of it because it becomes just like a battle of who's got the better bid sniper now and of course the though the free ones can get you the win sometimes but better ones you have to pay and sign up.
Anyway it's not all of them but, just FYI if you weren't aware.
So happy to see a new video from Pastor Mike 😊
i think the first question is sooooo freaking relevant, For me its about food.... Shop shop til i get that burger! >.< When theres food at home -.- God help us
When I was young in the Lord, we got a huge amount of money from a lawsuit I didn’t even know existed. I grew up very poor,and never had seen that much money. That was I believe a trial that exposed the covetousness I had not even knew was in my heart. After buying about everything my heart desired, I spent more time worrying about the stuff then my walk with Christ. It led me to buy thousands of dollars worth of music equipment that then led me back to playing music for the world again. Too make a long story longer, that led me back to doing the things I was delivered from to begin with! And it was down hill from there. I got worse than I was before I ever received Christ. I got convinced I was now going to hell, and so I went hyper on fulfilling my desires. Which led to a heart attack, which in the middle of it, I remembered that in the dresser next to the bed, I remembered seeing aspirin a couple days before. And the thought came in my head, “If you take aspirin during a heart attack it will save you!” So I crawled over to the side of the bed and opened the drawer, and the Bible I hadn’t picked up for now a couple years, that was not there last time I looked in the drawer. To let you make sense of my story, when I was probably a month old in Christ, I was woken up in the middle of the night by a hand rubbing my back, like a father would rub his child’s back in the crib. It scared me because it wasn’t a dream! But when I turned to see who was rubbing my back, there was no one there! But I heard a voice tell me to write down a certain scripture, and I did in the back of my Bible. Now when I saw the Bible next to the aspirin, and saw the Bible, I heard that same voice say to me, “Choose”. And I looked at both, and chose my Bible! I then crawled back to the middle of the bed and randomly opened it to the middle of the book, and looked and there was that same scripture I was told to write down years before! Water poured out of my eyes, and said, “Why Lord! Why? Why would you forgive me after all this?” And the voice said, Did not I tell you I would never leave or forsake you! And immediately the chest pain went away! And I ended up giving all that expensive music equipment away, and a couple years later I was helping a church clean out their storage, because they were giving another church a bunch of stuff, and that stuff was that music equipment! Now years later God has restored everything plus concerning music gear, which is only used for ministry, me now being a worship leader. Yes, very easily can possessions take the place of God in our hearts. And I found there were many things in my heart, much darkness I never even realized was there. But God be praised who’s light exposes those things and replaces that darkness with his light! God be with you all!
Thank you for sharing your testimony!
I love starting my Sabbath with your ministry! Thank you for your humility, love and grace. Thank you for showing Christ to the world. Thank you for letting God use you. Thank you for the wonderful memory of my 12 yrs old son calling me "woman" for months after our pastor went over those same passages 😆🥰 he's 21 now 🥰 May God continue to bless you abundantly! LOVE BOLDLY ❤️✝️
God bless you pastor 🙂✝️🙏 thanks for all you do
#12 -“do the best with what you have got”… attended a church with the usher pushing his Oxygen tank in one hand and the offering plate in the other. I remember thinking, I want to be like that! Whatever I can do, whatever it looks like, to serve Jesus.
Being Irish, I loved that funny St. Patrick video. I'm learning what the trinity is not and it helps to understand what it is a little better. Oh, the mysteries of God. Thank you for your ministry.
Pastor Mike's breakdown of coveting for question 1 was so enlightening to me, what an excellent description of covetousness.
Thank you Pastor Mike for being such an amazing example of a true Christian pastor! I’ve dealt with a lot of leaders that don’t take care of the people and just strive to exalt themselves over everyone else, behind the guise of “our vision is reaching souls and loving God and loving people” when it’s all about the church leaders. People are not taken care of, and then anyone that has a differing opinion is talked about, looked down on.
I thank God for leading me to you, you truly are a gift. You’re attitude towards other people and how you uplift the Bible above anyone else is so inspiring to me. I’m glad I found someone who finally has pushed me forward in proper teaching! Praise God! This is just the beginning, I am looking for a home church with my soon to be husband, where we can get the same kind of teaching and example. Thank you for all your hard work and love :) ♥️ we all love you!
Have you checked out the local Calvary Chapel (Churches)? They seem to be everywhere.......
We gotta protect Mike Winger at all costs.
Mike Winger sounds more important than Jesus was when he was on earth. Only one disciple decided to protect Jesus but you say “we” all have to protect Mike Winger.
From what exactly?
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Maybe from somebody like you?!?
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Like what? Do you know anything about me that may be threatening to Mike Winger?
Mike, you should ask Ray comfort to come on your channel and do an interview. That would be a dream. Come true. I really respect both of your ministries.
Thank you Mike. You have motivated me to continue to stay off sites like Zillow, Realtor Etc. God Bless!
So many Women (including myself) struggle with the 1st question. Especially before I was saved. I still have to watch myself with the want of something new and pretty bc once you get that thing it's just on to the next, it's a neverending cycle. Your right Mike, well the Bible is absolutely right. It needs to be put to death.
I just think, "If I keep spending money on all of this (unnecessary) stuff, I won't have enough to pay the rent and I will be out on the street...!!!
😄😄😄😄 I like your sense of humor. Thank you for your ministry. You are very pastoral. You are tending and feeding the sheep.
As a new follower of Christ, I am dealing with so many highs and lows, untangling myself from my ‘old life’. What advice could you give someone like me who now, after being saved, and is looking at some legal ‘worldly’ repercussions of my old life? Along the lines of scripture for strength, dealing with shame and guilt, loneliness, courage to do what is right. My family is dealing with grief, cancer, and so much more on top of this. Thanks so much for everything you do, you’ve led me to the Bible and to other creators that have helped me so much, in so so many ways. Waking up every day so conflicted often feels unbearable.
I used to eat black-eyes peas, too. You had to eat at least as many as your age. And of course cornbread. I never knew anyone else who did that! Thanks for sharing that memory.
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I just re-read the phantom Tollbooth, actually! It's called "Subtraction Stew", but you got the analogy right on the head with that one.
“Remember that it’s important”
Mike if you have a couch that’s not going away, please get your lungs looked at. Had a friend that developed blood clots in his lungs from Covid, took blood thinners, all good now.
I absolutely love how you answer questions and how gracious you are, Mike. Especially when it comes to questions like number 11, your gentle, mature, and loving character really shows.
You truly are a man of God.
There are too many who think and claim to always have an answer, no matter the potential consequences on the other persons' lives.
Thank you for your ministry and God bless you and your loved ones!
I think you're looking for "ineffective". It's rough when words play hide and seek with us. I enjoy your work Mike! Thanks.
Mike, you rock. The way you explain things, every time I’m like “oh yeah, duh” but never thought about it the way you said it.
It may help understanding to know that the main way to fill a cistern is with rainwater. Many places including Israel rain is seasonal, hence cisterns.
Mike, you are such an awesome teacher. Praise the Lord!
Absolutely love this video!!
The video about St. Patrick is hilarious!! I'm about half Irish and loved it. Keep up the great work Mike. You are a great example to us and I appreciate the time and effort you put into serving our King.
I see also we can covet trying to know it all, worldly knowledge. Puffing one up.
Godliness with contentment is great gain❤
Love watching your videos every morning!!
Wow great teaching! Thank you
Thank you for all your teachings on the word of God and thinking biblicaly
So true, in christ we are so wealthy, actually unimaginable wealth.
Q1 I like the verses in Proverbs 30, 8-10, a prayer not to be too rich or too poor. You mentioned about not coveting, but he also recognises that being too poor puts pressure on a person to steal. Middle ground is best!
my husband worked his tush off to have a range rover (which i hated because i felt like i was scared to drive it) and a big house with a pool which i hated because i felt a slave to it. i prayed on it and God led us to the bible belt in a modest home that is paid off and we have a truck l, ive never been more at peace and happy. i feel alive here with my small house and my beautiful church. i love heart attitude conversations. i relate to this conversation very much.
Thank you so much for this Bible study! The first question on covetousness really convicted me, especially as one who’s spent a lot of time collecting and admiring watches, to name but one area of covetousness I’m struggling with. I’ve been constantly searching for the most ideal watch collection, ignoring the reminder in my heart that I would die and not carry any of them with me. Eternity has no respect for time, after all.
I don't think there's a problem with collecting watches (As long as you have enough money to pay for them).......
I recently experienced a bout with covert covetousness… thank you for helping me reframe it and turn to Jesus!
We appreciate your faith and humbleness.❤❤❤❤ Jesus Is your Guide.
Lord forgive me for coveting Mike's t- shirt. It's so great!! 🤣🤣 Seriously though, thank you for this message. I often catch myself coveting more serious things than fun shirts and it's no bueno. God bless you and your family, pastor Mike! Thank you for all your efforts spreading God's truth!
I think that I've "overcome" being covetous about things that cost money...Now I'm covetous about people's families, their positions in Church, and things like that.......
Thank you for your work, i ´m a Christian and your content and the way you share it has that balance of truth and grace( with humor)
Hey Pastor Mike I hope you start feeling better. I can tell your still not feeling great. I’m praying for you man.
Oh my WORD!!! The t-shirt😂! I LOVE the t shirt lol.
Amen Mike.. on God said " say these things"
I love that Pastor Mike.. "let the broken cistern dry up". I think what I am hearing about coveting is never being satisfied with what you do possess. Like a bottomless pit.
HAVE a blessed day. GOD is Great
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Wow question 3 was EXACTLY what I’ve been pondering lately which Mike put into words exacty both perspectives. I think he was saying there’s a balance of God and man?
Thanks Mike!!
The coveting Bible lesson I didn’t know I needed
So much biblical wisdom in this video. Very glad I found your channel. Thanks, brother!
Thank you for your answer to the chronic illness question. I’ve been struggling with this.
You are absolutely, hands down, my favorite teacher @mike winger. I know you feel a bit uncomfortable hearing that (and I'm not trying to inflate your ego lol) but that's what makes you such a good teacher. NO ONE knows EXACTLY how to interpret every word of the scriptures. We try, but it takes more wisdom than any of us have. You are firm on everything you know but are open to learning because we should all be open to learning more.... THANK YOU. You are a big part of why I became a Christian to begin with. Your teaching reached me when I'm not sure much else aside from God himself could. You are no doubt being used by God and I appreciate your openness to do his work. Keep humble, that's what allows you to keep learning....but please keep the teachings coming. I thank God for your ministry and everyone involved. And a special thank you to your wife. Lol. She's just as much a part of your teaching by her support. I know you put a lot of time into the ministry and she is appreciated. 😊
Question 12. God bless you. We could have an entire conference or series on disability and the church. It’s an extremely difficult culture we have in the church. Mike is correct in that God knows. He sees. It can be hard though as the current modern western culture in general is cruel at its heart. It’s in secular culture. So much toxic positivity and “you make your own reality” “what are you getting out of still being in a wheelchair” etc. that’s all very prevalent in the world and “current thing”. New age or even a lot of psychology’s create your own reality - you bring it on yourself rubbish permeates secular and church culture. The problem could be people take minor truths and develop theories, jokes, ideas, teachings and culture on them and forget the other 80% of the clear and real.
If you go to a Church where people laugh at your disability, you need to go to another Church. At the Church I belong to, people are always helping me or ASKING ME if I need help...Some of them help me load my walker into the car.......
Almost 2 hours?? Mike you are spoiling us! I love all your content but the 20 Questions is so important and needed. Soon you will reach your 100th and that will be 2000 questions answered!!
Thank you Mike for your teaching support it is so very helpful and brings me closer to understanding of our God and Savior. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you Pastor Winger. You have a quite confidence in OUR LORD.
Love your “mini meow”! 😻 Your t-shirt looks like you…the Feline Bible Thinker version! 😹👌🏼🐾
#3. Actually a Calvinist prayer to be consistent would need to be: “Lord, I don’t need to pray for anyone’s salvation because you have already predestined where every person will spend eternity before the foundation of the world. Amen”
Thank you brother for the good work in the LORD.
always glad you are back on!
Dude you absolutely nailed Question 12. May God bless you bro, and keep up the good work!
Thank you Pastor Mike. I am learning a lot.
On the topic of coveting and being materialistic, I do believe and teach my kids that if you desire an object because it opens up opertunities for experiences then work hard and go for it. e.g. A car allows you to drive, paint brushes allow you to paint, a musical instrument allows you to make music, good hiking boots/gear make it so you can enjoy challenging hikes, a laptop just practical enough to allow you to do your office job better etc. On the other hand there are vane, status symbol trash like designer clothes and shoes, jewelry, electronics or things that harm you like unhealthy foods, video games etc. If you find yourself constantly desiring and paying for these things, there's something wrong
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When I was 17, my church elders held a meeting with my dad and myself, where they discussed the fact that it had been brought to their attention (through church gossip) that I was no longer a virgin and was continuing to "live in sin," with my then current boyfriend. They decided that I was not repentive enough in my promise to never do it again, and because of that, they were required to announce my behavior to my entire congregation. I was mortified. It led to me losing every babysitting job I had had since I was 13. (The parents were scared of me being a "bad example" for their kids, eventhough no-one knew about my sin before they announced it.) Needless to say, this did not lead me to actual repentance. I chose rebellion as my response to this hurt. I left that church.
Thankfully, I returned to God a couple of years later. Today, (I'm 48) my dad regrets subjecting me to that, and I am thankful that God has helped me to understand why the elders did what they did...
God is good. 😊🙏
Ugh. I hate that for you.
Thank you for this sermon, it spoke right to my heart this morning 😊
I think this covetousness can be applied to video games as well. I find myself not coveting wealth in life, but loot in games. Might be something I should cut out. Please pray for me. Praying for those who also struggle with this.
When I was a teenager, I coveted "Rock and Roll Records." I don't know if this counts, because I wasn't "saved" then...But, some of that "coveting" continued after I became a Christian...I prayed about it a lot and I asked my Christian friends and Pastor to pray for me.......
Speaking to question No.1. I know something I struggle with or at least think on a lot, is the obsession with money as a hobby. I own a business, and dabble it the markets, have rentals etc. and with all of that it consumes a vast majority of my time, but I honestly don't feel that I do it for the "love of money", but love of the game? if that makes sense. I truly enjoy the art of business as more of a passion project or a hobby. But along with that, the major market of success with that hobby is the financial outcome. Not sure if that plays into your question at all, but its something I constantly think about. Trying hard not to make it a spiritual crutch.
Shalom precious brother. I am from India. And am going through right now lot of trauma grief and betrayal at the hands of someone of my past much before I came into faith. Please help me not to fall in flesh and act in fear but in Faith? I am feeling too much in despair and distress and reach out in extreme desperation here! Grace and Peace to you from Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son and Our Beloved King and Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ!
Praying for you and your situation, may you have His peace, protection & strength and feel His presence as you got through this season 🙏
@@leah9127 Thank you so much for your prayers! I need them so desperately from my Eternal Family! Grace and Peace to you!
I'll pray for you, Raye.
@@ericcasey7593 Thank you so much dear Eric, I desperately need prayers! I do not want to plead to that maniac who is being used by Satan to shame me and discourage my close walk with Heavenly Father!
@@rayewilliams4431 Sometimes it's hard to forgive people...I will be praying for you ☺️.......
Regarding Question 1 (Overcoming Covetousness), Ephesians 5:5 isn't about coveting in the sense referred to in Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21.
In the Septuagint, the verb translated 'covet' in Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21 is 'epithumeó', the same word Jesus used at Matthew 5:28 about lusting after a woman. Paul used the corresponding noun 'epithumia' in Romans 7:7 & 13:9 when referring to Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21. Properly understood, Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21 have the same meaning as "You shall not lust after ...".
In Ephesians 5:5, the noun translated 'covetous' in some translations is 'pleonektés', which simply refers to "a greedy, covetous, rapacious, person; a defrauder, trampling on the rights of others" (Souter). The same Greek word is used at 1 Corinthians 5:10-11 & 6:10. It has no necessary connection with the lust/covet commandment in Exodus 20:17 & Deuteronomy 5:21. Rather, it is more properly construed as an offence against the first commandment and is better translated 'greedy/avaricious'.
It would be helpful if Bible translators translated these words more consistently but also so as to bring out their different meanings.
Christians need also to understand that temptation isn't sin. We also need to remember that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15) and that, with every temptation, God provides a means of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13).
1 Timothy 6:9 seems especially relevant for the caller.
Great video. Thank you!
I love the Phantom Tollbooth!
I didn’t read it until college, but will 100% be sharing it with my kids!
What is that Phantom---Whatever?? Is it a "Christian thing?"
@@caroleimani9754 it’s a kids book that is fantastically creative and filled with curiosities. Look it up!
It’s not overtly Christian, but presents positive values and virtues in a whimsical story.
Episode 95... everytime 20 questions.
Mike has answered more questions than most of us have asked at this point
My cousin, Bob Hazlett, has a prophetic ministry. But his doctrine is that “words create worlds”. This steps outside of biblical parameters. Prophecy is being a mouthpiece for God for the purpose of edifying the church, not commanding blessings into existence.
And dude. I chuckled when you started reading the wrong passage 😂 I’m like, “where is he going with this??”
That statement, "Words create world's," sounds like it came straight out of my FORMER WOF Church...If your cousin is really "into that" I would try to tell him what the Bible REALLY says.......
Also, the only PERSON, Who can "speak things into existence" is God Almighty...(NOT 🚫 people).......
@@caroleimani9754 amen and amen! Only God. We’re not God!
Prosperity teaching didn’t work for the Apostle Paul…
Thank you for doing these. They’ve helped me very much. I am suffering with debilitating UColitis and any prayers would be greatly appreciated God bless!❤
I didn’t even know I needed the bible study on covetousness, but it was so interesting
Thank u for asking question 12. I'm disabled and I feel like I'm failing God.
I used to think that "I didn't have enough faith," because I use a walker...Then I thought about Timothy (in the Bible)...He had to drink wine (for his stomach's sake) and he was a PASTOR...!!!
Appreciate you Mike
Hebrew 13:5, 6 keep your lives free from money and be content what you have,Becsuse God has said I will never leave you nor forsake you.
That beginning of question 6 had me rolling Brother Mike, God bless you Brother that was funny.
It’s crazy I tell myself I want a huge house because I want the best for my wife and daughter. All of the sudden a thought came to my head, I’ve wanted all the same things when I was single too.
I love your kitty shirt!
And your wisdom. Thanks.
in today's world, just to make ends meet and put food on the table requires $100,000 income per year, or more depending on how much in debt people are: homes, autos, credit cards. I am currently dealing with thousands of dollars of emergency expenses that caught us unaware that we cannot catch up to no matter how many extra hours I have been working. I am drowning.
Pastor Mike, I'm wondering if you could discuss Scriptures in the Bible about gluttony? Thank you for all you do. God bless you.
Hey we got though the end prayer this time and it only cut out what he was saying after it 👍
'phantom tollbooth' an EXCELLENT BOOK!!
Thank you! Please make the coveting question into a standalone clip, would be so helpful to be able to share that!! ❤
Today's Generation Changed the word Covetousness to the word
Ambition, lol God bless you Mike hope your feeling better.
What???
@mikewinger -- that was a very helpful, concise study of covetousness. If not already planned, would you consider re-publishing that section as a separate video with a relevant title, so it can be found more easily in the future?
Yes as a huge coveter myself this is one of the best answer to the question. At least it's good that because it's in the thumbnail it's actually the first question he tackles vs the "clickbait" approach where there is no timestamp and you have to go through most of the video to get there.
Proverbs says don’t go into debt so don’t buy things on credit it says
@@LaCréé.e Tell yourself, "If I spent all this money on unnecessary stuff, I won't have enough to pay the rent and I will be homeless.."
Question #8…This question reminded me of the many women abused by Ravi Zacharias. I pray they haven’t lost their way to God.
thank you
Hey, Mike, I am so thankful for your gracious spirit, and all along, staying true to God’s Word. I want to know your thoughts regarding a question in which a questioner asked about Jesus sitting at the right hand of God and if that relates to the second coming. In Acts when Stephen was being stoned, he looked to heaven and Jesus was standing. Does this relate to this question?
My atheist husband giving me the weirdest looks as I'm repeating Kenneth Copeland to my phone 😂 Saying it from my gut like you could even hear me 😅
Oh my heart hurts. My husband is not atheist but he is deaf and blind to the gospel. I pray that God will open his ears and eye soon. He is distracted so much by daily, minutia.
@jawdroppingbeautybyjulie61 I can tell my husband's heart is softening I pray for your's to also.
Do you like Kenneth Copeland??
@caroleimani9754 no, lol, Mike was trying to remember his name and I knew the answer
Coveteous... or greed
Any craving really is an unmet healthy need that is misdirected.
The subconscious is trying to meet the real need in a dysfunctional way.
God said "Love God. Love one another." How is your human connection? Fix that.
If that is fine what is not fine?
Depression can redirect to greed.
Dispair is another redirect.
A EXAMPLE: Dad died when you were a kid. You needed Dad to provide so now you can't stop over-providing.
I WANT........
I can't get what I need so instead I go crazy with what I can get, and my life becomes increasingly out of balance.
Cravings are a real need misdirected.
Ask the Lord to heal the true need.
That’s why I struggle with covetousness so much. Because what I’ve been coveting for years is a family, so relationships, not things. Desire for a family seems like it’s a natural need/desire and so in having that need thus far UNMET, I have indeed been irresponsible with money before, such as spending it on travel. Nothing wrong with travel in and of itself of course, but my need to escape my own mind and pain of what’s missing is so constant. Cuz we’re not even talking extravagant or luxurious travels, I simply mean GOING AT ALL. But God’s will for me could be that I’ll always be alone so I must remind myself that He is the ultimate satisfaction… though of course I often fail.
@@DHARK1873 Our world is so disconnected. It is impossible to connect when the connectors are broken. My heart goes out to you.
Seeking relationships is like building a fire in the fireplace.
Paper: superficiality burns super bright but fizzles out quickly.
It is really difficult to get the log to burn. If you pile a ton of paper on..... the paper burns up and nothing happens to the log.
Drunken parties (the world's way) is burning as much paper as you can and just keep stuffing paper in so as to keep the flames going...... or that is what Narcissist are doing. (Popularity)
Find twigs.
Being a structured environment creates twigs. You are in a "committed relationship" even if it is through a mutual task..... shared interests or a club or a church group.
Focus on "twigs building" instead trying to get the log to spark.
Even if you are not able to find a yule log...... bigger and bigger twigs are better than nothing but endless paper.
@@tiara3477 interesting perspective- thank you for sharing. 🙂