Please! Can we stop OVER-SPIRITUALIZING the Trump presidency?
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- Just something I have to get off my chest - I hope you understand.
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Christian Nationalism has nothing to do with the love of Christ
A perversion of Christ's teachings.
And zionism..@@MartinJ-t7y
Their version is like identity theft..of judaism. TRUTH
@@andrevdwesthuizen6132 How do you define zionism?
Agree, theve
Thank you, Pat. You and your videos are a blessing. I am a Christian and a recovering MAGA Republican from South-East Texas. Your messages and your book have helped encourage me both in my faith and at the same time slice through the fog and confusion that seems so prevalent right now. May God bless you as you serve Him.
Good job escaping MAGA ❤ God bless you ❤
I'm very happy that you are on your way back from the the edge.
Welcome back, sister...
I wish I knew how to help my maga friends & family. Thank you for being open enough to consider other viewpoints. You have given me some hope. ❤️
Im southeast texan too. My whole family rejects the delusions that have taken the minds of our extended family and friends. I refuse to cower in silence.
Please continue to do the work you’ve been doing. You are keeping us sane in this crazy world.
Our humble parents just lived the gospel and quietly served needy people. So when I see what’s going on, I know it is not truth! Thank you for speaking truth about the gospel! 🙏🏽
False prophets leading people to follow the wolf, instead of Jesus the Shepherd.
I see DJT as a more predatory figure, such as a lion, illustrated in many MAGA memes of him.
@@bryanjohnsen2733trump is the snake In the snake story he tells. 🐍
Djt is the AC
Shalom Brother! I love your heart for God and his people to ensure we are spiritually healthy.
Thank you. I’m a pastor in an Evangelical non-denominational church and my wife and I have had these same conversations over and over and have been scratching our heads since 2016 wondering, how did this happen. You have given us calm words without anger to help us describe it and how to have conversations with many of our parishioners. This is just one more of your videos that have made their way into my Evernote file. 😊
We are looking forward to the these upcoming topics.
Are seeing some of your maga parishioners wanting to push their agenda onto your church?
I appreciate your comment. It is my experience that sometimes one can be so close to an issue, they can't see it or understand what is really going on. I was once a member of a church in which leadership changed the bylaws/rules decreeing that those that were appointed as deacons could never be unappointed. In other words, they were appointed deacons for life. I know why this change was made (likely to protect someone who was not yet qualified but had a lot of influence-$$$). This change made me extremely uncomfortable due to things I felt were automatically disqualifying (i.e. abuse, crime, etc.). I was also disturbed with the fact that the church body did not have a say (no means of accountability) about this change.
And that's just it...people in prominent positions are not likely to be held accountable while those without influence were publicly held to account. These sorts of actions are against what the Bible says and yet no one said anything out of fear or just blind trust.
People don't read their Bible and that makes them vulnerable to those who say they are interpreting the word when many are distorting the word (for their personal means).
I agree with you whole heartedly. I don't want to spend time focusing on evil. "Resist the devil and he will flee". Sending love and blessings to you, Pat. Your sister in Christ, Rose
The whole verse is SUBMIT TO GOD, resist the devil and he will flee ... They're 2 thoughts that must be said together. It's easy to omit the 1st part - I even hear preachers do this ... and it always feels like a half truth when it's missing. Hope u stay warm this weekend Rose - sending love & hugs from West Michigan!! 🙋♀️☃️🌲🥶❄️❤❤❤
Thank you for mentioning this. I needed to read this tonight. @@sandybowman7140
Amen agree, not today devil
I agree with not focusing on hate.
Let us focus on love and meeting the promise of salvation.
Peace friends.
Not many Christians want to grow in wisdom and compassion, but that is the way of Christ
Growing in wisdom and compassion is evidence of true Christian discipleship.
I think growing in wisdom and compassion as a follower of Christ really involves what Christ spoke of many times: eschewing the things of this world to take up our cross and follow him. And I think this is extremely difficult as US Americans because so much of our culture is built around amassing wealth, the pursuit of power (whether individually or collectively), believing the lie of our own exceptionalism. It’s a radical, counter-cultural thing to follow Christ. It’s hard. It involves a life-long dying to self (sanctification) and inoculating yourself against the pulls of this culture is near impossible (mainly because we have to exist here and running away to a deserted island isn’t an option. Lol). I struggle a lot with these things myself. But I also was blessed to have mentors in my life that preached these things. I have not heard much (if any) of this sort of counter-cultural, Christ-centered doctrine critiquing American culture from really any pulpits of late-even those that have a more historic theology of this thinking.
If I'm going to stand for something, I want to stand on the truth of God's Word.
Then let us pray for this newly elected administration Musk Trump Vance Johnson n his Cabinet will have a conscience n stop dividing us all n stop their hatred negativities
@@PaulieTanThis is what I've been doing.
Facts 💯
It has been my understanding that God allows us to do what we will and unfortunately in this time he is allowing Trump to be in office. However, I think it is also clear that Trump and those who align with him will reap what they sow. His time might be interrupted for all we know. We are put here to love one another to show how God and his Son want this world to work until He calls us home.
Thank you, Pat, for having a place to discuss these things.
So well said, Charlotte! ❤
I agree that we all will reap what we sow, trust me they will bc no one escape God’s eye!
I've been reading through the prophets and it's clear that God upheld the wrath of His Right Hand. God raised up Babylon to enact His wrath on the Israelites. They didn't want to believe it and killed the prophets. They wanted to believe a message of peace, when God did not say peace. Jesus said that He did not come to bring peace, but He would cause division among families. Just as the Pharisees believed Jesus would come riding on a horse as a warrior king to defeat Rome, these modern day Pharisees imagine the same peace and don't see it. That's not what we're told by God through His Word in the flesh.
Thank you, for your calm wisdom,for speaking the truth and for working so hard in explaing your thoughts and beliefs. It is so refreshing.
We as Christians must speak the truth and live by the truth of God's word.
I appreciate your care in what you say.
Well said, sister.
I'm a Christian AA woman who has become disheartened by the support of MAGA and Christian Nationalism's paper-thin relationship with the conservative/evangelical church.
I have to remind myself that God is judging the US for our refusal to denounce racism and white supremacy. I see His hand in allowing the Church to get what they voted for. I watch and pray, study my Bible, and serve my family until a change comes.
You are spot on my sister. I'm a black minister here in a red conservative state and I have seen for 8 years what Maga has done to many Church s. I have broken fellowship with many of them. Matthew 7:15-23 and Matthew 24:4-5,11-12 and 23-24. 1 Corinthians 10:14 warn us about idols as many made Trump an idol. Keep reading you bible and test Everything you hear 1 John 4:1-4. Have great time with your Journey with Christ woman of God.
@@lentongunn5851 Thank you! Your response helps me feel less alone ❤
I as a black Christian, want nothing to do with evangelical Christian’s. They are full of hate and everyone sees it even non-believers! They have damaged how others view Christianity.
It's difficult to understand and accept what God is allowing, but I trust God. He has the last word 🙏🏾
You are right woman of God the boogeyman in the room behind it all is Race and Racism. That's why these people can gravitate toward 45 and maga. I'm rereading Dr. Fred Price series on Racism in the Church and sadly we are still there as nation. Pastor Pat is a humble and knowledgeable minister. Its about Race Money Power and Politics with most of these evangelicals. The church needs a True Reformation and Awakening. I had a white minister tell me in 2017 the reason his people live trump is because Trump hates and dislikes people like me brown folk. He sad this respectfully and apologized.
Thank you, Pat, for speaking truth in these very serious times. I live in Alabama, and am in the minority in opposing Trump, but speak up when necessary. You are appreciated!
Yes, I’m deeply connected to the region as well, and many long and close relationships have been greatly strained. Tough times, and I suspect they’ll become tougher still. What’s also frustrating, is finding good Biblical teachings that aren’t “MAGA”, but the teacher STILL feels the occasional need to toss out a snarky partisan comment. It’s hard to find one who never does that. I guess they feel the need to troll for the approval of that large audience, even if they don’t want to depend on that content. But even if they don’t use it regularly, it’s enough to shift the whole tone.
So happy that you have decided to keep this channel going.
The brief comments on Hegseth is a good reminder to all of us that being redeemed is not the same as being transformed.
Loved brother Pat's mention of Hegseth's claim of being Redeemed. Being redeemed does not mean we are no longer unaccountable for our sins and the pain it causes others. It sounded to me like Hegseth was excusing his behavior because he is forgiven, and using Christianity as a shield.
Yes, Truth still matters!
Thanks, Pat, for being an ambassador to truth.
You are right. I believe this also means that it can help to gently, with truth and love, nudge other Christians toward what they already know to be true. I like C.S. Lewis’s explanation of God’s law already being transcribed onto our hearts in Mere Christianity.
It is such a blessing to hear a voice of sanity and hope. I agree with you 💯 %. I am thankful for my experience with the Trinity and trusting my relationship with Him. At a time when politics has become a wall between me and my family, you are a voice of faith, hope and reason. Thank you brother!
I’m so thankful to have found your channel … your way of speaking … your calm tone of reason brings me peace. Thank you for your thoughtful and respectful conversation ! Hello from Nisswa, MN 🙏🏼😌
Once again, I thank you Pastor Pat for being my strength and sanity. I turn on your channel when I’m ready to give up. ❤
I actually heard a pastor say and I quote about Trump‘s being a convicted felon and I quote, we worship a convicted felon. We worship one. A conveniently forgot to say, though that Jesus was falsely accused. The apostle Paul taught us to endure persecution with grace as long as well not as long as Paul taught us if you’re being false if you’re being accused and it’s true, that’s not a good thing even if you bear it with patience. Donald Trump is not that person. Donald Trump is truly accused and convicted. I hate what’s happening to pastors. I respect and who I would otherwise listen to. But they’ve drunk so much Trump Kool-Aid that it’s hard to tell her which is gospel and which is well it’s not hard to tell which is it’s just that if I listen to those pastors for the good that they can teach me from the word. I also have to listen to the Kool-Aid. Billy Graham must be rolling over in his grave period to actually hear a pastor say Donald Trump‘s convictions and felonies are no big deal because we worship a convicted felon. Yes, Jesus was convicted of crimes, but let me stay forth with that he was not guilty. why aren’t pastors saying that? Can you imagine a pastor and Billy Graham promoting somebody like Trump? Only thing I can imagine God using this guy in a general way. Also, pastors seem impeccable of saying anything nice about Kamala Harris. She knows “her Bible. Trump won’t say what his favourite verses because he holds the Bible upside down obviously he doesn’t know it. He doesn’t know the Bible. He couldn’t even say John 316. during a speech at a church during the campaign,, Harris voted from the Bible quite well. She said that verse about loving justice and mercy and being walking humbly with our God. Sorry about the rambling. I’m dictating this into the iPhone and I’m not good at creating what feels like wrong answering machine messages. I can’t use the keyboard so I’m working with what I have. Anyway, I’m glad the comment section won’t be turned off. I was afraid you were going to say that. Anyway, please keep doing the good work. people are deconstructing all over the place. Turned off by smelly Maga and smelly old Donald Trump, smelly, apparently physically and morally, so Christians who were brought up in evangelical families have stopped not at deconstructing Trump, but deconstructing the Bible and it’s really disheartening. I guess well there’s no guessing God hates sin. I think mostly because of what it does to other people. I’m getting long winded so I’ll stop now. thanks for all the work you do.
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I just subscribed to your channel! I appreciate you. Psalm 37 is one of my favorites and seems to fit in with what is happening today. I particularly like verses 35 and 37.
I have seen the wicked in great power and spreading himself like native green tree, yet he passed away and behold he was no more. Indeed I sought him but he could not be found."
Amen, amen, amen. I loved what you just shared. We are called to be bearers of Christ's light. That is never done by irrationality, or hyperbolic language. I laughed at the description of the gaggle of false prophets spouting nonsense. Extra Biblical and New Thought influences have indeed radicalized believers. Prophet Blowhard Trumplebuck is perfect. You did George Orwell proud today. The wrong spirit is found in Dominionism. These false leaders are looking for sensation and platform. They need an audience and a following to keep the cash flowing. Rereading Paul's epistles to the churches makes your points very clear. Thank you for another nuanced and thoughtful discussion. Please keep speaking out. God bless.
Agree. It's important to learn how to take personal responsibility and tell the truth.
Wow this is great. I have close friends who are so stuck in this garbage. They know i cant stand Trump so we are lately just avoiding the subject. They just love Bill Johnson, Paula White, the whole gig. Thank God you are doing this essential mission!
You are absolutely on track and I trust that the Holy spirit will keep you on track. Keep teaching what’s right.
Thank you, brother Pat, for sharing the truth with grace and understanding. I pray for you every day, and am thankful that God has given you wisdom regarding your focus in the future. He has a perfect plan for you, and will continue to direct you as you serve Him faithfully.
Hello Pastor Kahnke. I appreciate you and your channel.
What comfort we have knowing that kingdoms rise and fall, but Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever! 😅
I approve of your channel, Pat! It is a courageous thing that you are doing, exposing yourself to gratuitous criticism. Your expressions of humility show that your motivations are pure. I don't expect you to be perfect, however. I am content to draw inspiration from your intelligent words that help me further on my journey. I wish you God's blessing and the people's blessings as well. 😊
I am just a Christian seeking to follow Christ everyday in my life. For 72 years, First Corinthians 14:33 and other scriptures have helped me stay focused through the storm of bombastic, zealous "leaders of the faith". Through that storm Christ and his cross remains my focus. Pat, your peaceful, rational, bible based conversations are helpful, and a relief in the middle of chaos. Steady on! Steady on, Pat! Just keep to the truth that guides you and keep the conversation going. I enjoy it. 🙂
I am glad to hear that you will be able to give more time to this. I can only imagine how stressful it’s been trying to just add this to everything else. I believe what you’re doing is very important, and I completely understand why this message is imperative.
I am also having to stop and check myself, quite frankly die to myself daily so I’m pointing at Jesus rather than myself, and so I’m not being judgmental. It’s hard. I find your words so encouraging because the Truth needs to be presented both for those who are off track and for those who watching from the outside-they need to see and hear who Jesus really is. Thank you.
I think you are wise and will pray that your desires for this channel are blessed and bear fruit. I have been blessed by it.
I am with you on not trying to force fit current events into “end times prophecy.” Jesus was clear that we will NOT know the day or the hour - even He did not know- but only the Father knows. You are correct: whether Jesus returns tonight, or 100 years from now, our calling remains exactly the same!
I think that people like Brother Paul and Brother James Key and Nathan Leal are simply being faithful to understanding and applying Scripture. Nothing fearful or radicalizing or depressing about it.
Keep encouraging all of us to stand on the TRUTH!
I am so thankful for your channel. My heart is broken sometimes when I hear pastors , I admire, support Trump as a man of God. I don't understand it. I'm 63 and accepted Jesus during the Jesus movement in California with Pastor Chuck Smith. People are so deceived , I don't get it. Your channel is so important my prayers are with you. Stick to God's Word and Promises not maga or Trump words. These Christians are in trouble and need our love, like you were saying and not judgement even though I don't understand them they're being lied to. Keep it up your message is needed. ❤
Regular viewer here. I fully support your approach to discussing the dangers of the MAGA movement and how it is at odds with the Christian community. I struggle every day with the corrosive effects of MAGA within my own family. I need to learn how to understand and talk to these beloved family members. Demonizing them as followers of the anti-christ certainly will not help. Keep up the good work. It always perks me up when I see you have posted a new video.
I to have family that I love dearly who are deep in the MAGA cult. It is painful and difficult, but I pray for them every day. I still hold hope that they will come to their senses and return to Jesus! Sadly, they have genuinely changed for the worse since MAGA. The tendencies were always there - but they have devolved into their worst selves. I continue to show them the love of Christ and pray for the Lord to forgive them. “Now these 3 remain, Faith, Hope, and Love, but the greatest of these is Love.” (I Corinthians 13:13).
I'm currently reading a fascinating book "When Democracies Die" that spells out in detail how the unraveling of our guardrails has led to a second Trump term. It reminds me of a book by Malachi Martin called "Hostage to the Devil." Giving in to evil is a slow process of selling out goodness for evil. There are definitely some parallels to these 2 books.
Thank you, Pat, for sharing your heart's desire to keep the focus on God, creating a place of truth, and a platform to model the lifestyle of mature followers of Jesus.
May God bless you and your family during this time of transition.
Thank you so very much for your words, your discernment, and your guidance. I felt hopeless while listening to the senate hearings this week and your words of truth give me hope. I must admit that for some time now I’ve given more attention to trumps lies than I have to Jesus’ truth. Thanks to your video, today I will follow Proverbs 3. ❤
Thanks for this video, brother Pat. I'm glad 2 hear about the plans for your channel 🙏🏽
Pastor Pat, those saying they are a Christian, would reflect His character... not their own will & whims. THANK YOU for this video... I needed to hear it 🙌 ✝️
Yes, the NT advises us to have nothing to do with malice ... definition is enjoying watching someone suffer. As things progress, it will be swimming up stream to offer grace and purge malice from our souls. We all make mistakes, maybe thru kindness, love & compassion - MAGA will see where they are? ❤
@@sandybowman7140 I agree 🕊
@@sandybowman7140 We Are directed to treat them with generosity and love.....as this will be heaping hot coals on their heads....there might be something to that.
King David was flawed AND he engaged in serious repentance. He committed sins of passion, BUT he also was a genuinely religious and inspired man. Trump never repents of his many, many sins and he doesn't have a spiritual or truly ethical bone in his body. If a modern version of Nathan the prophet came and told Trump the parable of a rich man who, despite having countless flocks of his own, stole the one and only beloved lamb of a poor man, instead of declaring the rich man worthy of death, as David did, Trump would ask, "Did he vote for me?" or "How much did he give to my campaign?"
Thank you! I appreciate hearing your thoughts and I am excited you are heading in this full-time direction.
Thank you for your open honesty. I'm so thankful for your words of wisdom and hope.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness, and the time and heart invested in this channel. It is greatly appreciated ❤
TY Pat. I agree with you about the anti christ. I appreciate you just speaking to us about Christian truth. Blessed are those when Jesus returns he finds us doing good as he t a ought us to do.
Exactly this! What we are called to do does not change whether Christ returns tonight or 100 years from now. The important thing is that when He returns, He finds us faithful! No matter who is in the White House or whether democracy dies - as painful and tragic as it may be - our calling STILL remains the same. It may get harder to follow Him if the days grow any darker, but we must continue faithfully - until He returns or takes us Home.
Thank you for your continuing work Pat. I am a Christian from the U.K.with many relatives and friends in America. As I reflect on your videos prior to the election I am extremely encouraged. Over spiritualising is dangerous and can have dire consequences as we can see being played out before us. May God open our eyes and hearts to His truth
Mr. Kahnke. Thank you for this video. I watch your videos and have read your book. I wish I had the ability to say these things the way you say them. I have learned much from you, and look forward to learning more. Please continue in the vein you have been doing. If not, the diligence against trumpism will fade away and there will begin to be rationalizations. I know what you are saying and why you are saying it and warning about it. I get it. And agree that you have to do it from time to time. I feel the same way. But please do not stop these videos which help me keep a diligent resistance against Maga behavior and a diligent and growing love for God and humanity. I need to see others who feel like I do be able to articulate this because I live right in the middle of what I could call the hardest Maga community in America. I live in Texas and used to be hard core conservative Christian. But after Covid my wife and I could not even go to church anymore. But lately we have found a "liberal" church to go to and even this church is polarized to the point where I feel uncomfortable and get angry in my heart sometimes, looking for a way to confront it. And your channel helps me. So please continue.
Amen!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 The Holy Spirit will never prophecy or tell you to do anything opposite of the Word of God.
Keep preaching and teaching God's Word!!!🫶🏾🙏🏾
You’ve got me sir. Your continued humility perhaps should be your biggest prayer. From a Christian counselor who used to have a MN accent😁
Sending you a hug, Pat, because I appreciate your example of how I need to act around Trump supporters at church.
I’m so glad to
Hear this. Our church is focusing on Thriving this year. I think your service is important and will be a part of my growth this year.
Great message Pat, and welcoming to all who want honest conversation.
Thanks for the truth, and God keep you safe always. We are in for a rough ride in the coming years.
Danke Pat für deine weisen Worte. Ich werde dir zuhören und die Kommentare lesen, und selbst kommentieren, wenn ich etwas zu sagen habe. Und in der Bibel lesen, beten natürlich auch! 😊❤
Thank you!!!
Your words resonate with me and what I believe about God and Jesus. You help me deal with all the hate and lies from Trump and his followers. You keep me strong and sure that God didn't send Trump and MAGA. You help me cope. Thank you and please don't ever go away!
💯... the truth will set (us) free. John 8:32
We mustn't BE DECEIVED! We as Christians must distinguish what the truth is and move forward!
Thank you so much for speaking the truth.
Thank you for your videos, i agree with you too, we need to walk in love and peace
I have no idea how a man who embodies the Seven Deadly Sins became the spiritual leader of the American Evangelical movement. He has worked diligently to show that he is unworthy of admiration.
Thanks bro Pat for your humility and teaching Truth.
What a message and model for all of us in these fraught days! Thank you Pat. I believe that Paul's commendation of Timothy in Phil 2:20 + is spot on for you. "For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy's proven worth, how...he has served with me in the gospel." You are serving our Lord in the gospel. So appreciative. May the Lord continue to animate/bless all you do on this channel.
I am appreciative for your podcast. It’s the only one I’ve found that I believe is telling us the truth. I especially like that you share your concerns when you feel (rightly so) that people will judge you for your perspective (aka trump ppl).
Thank you
You said all what I was thinking
Amen,and Amen.....Keep teaching and sharing with us my Brother....In Jesus' name
Thank you Pat for this video; My parents and I greatly appreciate your channel and books, looking forward to seeing more of your videos!
Thanks so much for this caution. I know I'm prone to over-spiritualizing at times... so this is good medicine. Blessings.
Amen! Thank you. And I enjoying your book "A Christian Case Against Donald Trump."
A. Book ‘n. Mmm. Id. Like. To read I think I’ll follow you and listen.
Thank you for your videos and I appreciate your honesty re: MAGA. Keep up the good work!
I agree with you. It made me sick to hear one of these preachersholding thier hand on Trump
Thank you, Pat, for presenting an authentic view as a follower of Christ.
Fascinating. Rewarding listening. Thank you.
Thank you for this Pastor Pat. Amen. Yes! Investing in the Kingdom long term. Making disciples for Jesus Christ and to be a blessing to the world. God Bless you sir!
Thank you for continuing these videos. I get so much out of them, I wish I could explain it to you. But suffice it to say, as an Agnostic, your words and message mean more to me than just trump, politics, etc. Please keep sharing your thoughts.
I’ve been listening to you, read your second book twice……I appreciate your common sense, biblically balanced approach to the issues before us. Gary W Bonebrake
I agree wholeheartedly. “He who thinks he knows something doesn’t know as he ought to know, but he who loves God is known by God.” 1Corinthians 8:2,3
Thank you for giving voice to what I have been struggling with. Some folks get all caught up with all sorts of requirements that must be met if one is a "true Christian ". The requirements tend to change though. In any event, the result for me has been considerable anxiety. Same with all this ac stuff. It leaves me feeling hopeless. Thank you for this that you have shared. Please don't stop.
Why would you feel hopeless? The lord tells us not to fear and that he is coming...It is the opposite of hopeless .....all evil is gonna get theirs...that is a happy thing.
@@WindsofChange thank you for your kind words. ❤
Good commentary Pat Kahnke, thank you.
Please keep sharing!
Appreciate your thoughtful, rational approach. I wish everyone could listen to what you say!❤
Thank you. About 20 years ago, i realized finally that some "christian" leaders were just full of baloney and not Scriptural. I ended up walking away from all of the programming i had watched. Yup, it creeps me out. God does reveal things to us, but i had not realized how weird it was to say "God showed me..." but He does. But it's not like i hear voices or that i have the gift of prophecy, but it is a type of conversation. Yes, i have heard people say things like you mention, and since i discovered that 90% is poppycock (for a more polite term) and for personal gain and notoriety, 😢it does creep me out. I get nauseated, honestly. I saw what it did to SOME of my friends. It ruined their walk and witness. They became ...like pinched faced... help me out here... their attitude and countance change from loving to angry and stingy... they lost their joyful love.
This is very good advice. I think he definitely is an antichrist like the others mentioned in the NT. He could be "the antichrist," or a type of what might come, but the focus needs to be on our commission as you say. I want to just discuss these matters so i don't go down a dumb rabbit hole in my thoughts. I am getting way too concerned, though i know Jesus said not to. I am finding that to be, i guess, the next big lesson to internalize before i leave here... I pray! This helps me with some of that craziness. I, too, thought for a time that trump supporters could not be Biblical Christians, but the Lord made sure that i learned that i was very wrong! I do think some really are, but the ones i know, who have not lost their love and ferver, are victims of misinformation... but they honestly believe i am! The only thing we can do is keep living Biblical Christianity ourselves, and that especially means sharing the Gospel in Word and Deed, and not getting caught up in controversy. The Bible says not to. I appreciate that you helped me clarify some of this, too. Thank you so much! Blessings ❤🙌
Thank you for sharing what are my same thoughts. ❤
Excellent and wise!
My father was a seminar graduate and mother was a daughter of missionaries.My father's business was to provide inspirational materials and stationary to churches.My father,as Christian,Campaigned for Civil Rights,gun control,against America's inhumane wars,many social cause.There was very little of Christian mythology and more Christian compassion in our home.I,probably like you,know the Trump supporter as good caring people,I have witnessed there concern for there nieghbors,I would include,good friends,relatives and my son.I have come to believe that what has lead them away from a compassionate Christ is a mythological Christ.I'm at a piont where I rather dispense with Christian dogma and focus on Christ message of a just and compassionate humanity.I think as Christ rides into Jerusalem on a donkey,he wept because his teachings were not understood rings true today.
One of the problems with modern Maga Christian nationalism, is they teach bible loopholes. and the loopholes can allow for just about any kind of words and action are always forgiven. when you got entire Christian movements believe this, there is nothing to judge or correct unless it effects them directly. that is what you are fighting against.
One vital item often missing with these Christain Nationalist is, the Love and Gace, Salvation that comes with and is the object/subject of our worship ofJesus Christ.
Never do see proclamations of God's love for all our new immigrants and love towards our LGBTQ and other communitie's coming from these maga Nationalist.
If You are speaking Jesus Christ, you are talking Divine Love for all Creation!
Or, as J Vernon McGee used to say; Either you're a saint or, your and aint!
@@ikeus685 🙌
Thankyou brother, speaking the truth in love is a bold and welcomed need right know for the body of Christ. Blessings to you bud and all who will listen...
Be encouraged Pat. Continue to speak from your heart. Glad to hear you want to create more content. What an opportunity we have to pray for and work towards obtaining the mind of Christ
Thank you Pastor Pat. Pls continue to pray for California the people of California the Firefighters volunteers Responders Canada Mexico Japan and those who are helping our children daughter homes jobs Gov Newsom Pres Biden well safe protected n guided by the Holy Spirit and to save us fr The Newly elected Administration his cabinet Maga Musk Johnson n for God to stop the winds/fires
Thank you Pat.
Your message was delivered with love 🙏
I'm passionate for truth. I'm passionate for the one true God
I agree with you 💯
Amen! Thank you! 🙏🏾
Thanks Pat!
I think that voices like yours-balanced, wise and compassionate are so important at this time.
Revelation 3:15-16. Are we just more comfortable with lukewarm?
@@ThomasKing-d7f Jesus spoke to lukewarm as not being consistent with his teachings, which were certainly at odds with religion of his day.
Amen 🙏🏽 I truly enjoy the content here! Thank you
All I can say is thank you