A well regulated Construction Crew, being necessary to the security of your leaky roof, the right of the people to keep and bear Hammers, shall not be infringed.
“Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis” (“Thus always I bring death to tyrants.") When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it. Frédéric Bastiat “Those who are capable of tyranny are capable of perjury to sustain it.” “...only those who have the will and the power to shoot down their fellow men, are the real rulers in this, as in all other (so-called) civilized countries; for by no others will civilized men be robbed, or enslaved.” ― Lysander Spooner, No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority "So these villains, who call themselves governments, well understand that their power rests primarily upon stolen money. With money they can hire soldiers, and with soldiers extort money. And, when their authority is denied, the first use they always make of money, is to hire soldiers to kill or subdue all who refuse them more money." -Lysander Spooner. (1870) -The payment of taxes, being compulsory, of course furnishes no evidence that any one voluntarily supports the Constitution. It is true that the theory of our Constitution is, that all taxes are paid voluntarily; that our government is a mutual insurance company, voluntarily entered into by the people with each other; that each man makes a free and purely voluntary contract with all others who are parties to the Constitution, to pay so much money for so much protection, the same as he does with any other insurance company; and that he is just as free not to be protected, and not to pay any tax, as he is to pay a tax, and be protected. But this theory of our government is wholly different from the practical fact. The fact is that the government, like a highwayman, says to a man: Your money, or your life. And many, if not most, taxes are paid under the compulsion of that threat. The government does not, indeed, waylay a man in a lonely place, spring upon him from the road side, and, holding a pistol to his head, proceed to rifle his pockets. But the robbery is none the less a robbery on that account; and it is far more dastardly and shameful. The highwayman takes solely upon himself the responsibility, danger, and crime of his own act. He does not pretend that he has any rightful claim to your money, or that he intends to use it for your own benefit. He does not pretend to be anything but a robber. He has not acquired impudence enough to profess to be merely a “protector,” and that he takes men’s money against their will, merely to enable him to “protect” those infatuated travellers, who feel perfectly able to protect themselves, or do not appreciate his peculiar system of protection. He is too sensible a man to make such professions as these. Furthermore, having taken your money, he leaves you, as you wish him to do. He does not persist in following you on the road, against your will; assuming to be your rightful “sovereign,” on account of the “protection” he affords you. He does not keep “protecting” you, by commanding you to bow down and serve him; by requiring you to do this, and forbidding you to do that; by robbing you of more money as often as he finds it for his interest or pleasure to do so; and by branding you as a rebel, a traitor, and an enemy to your country, and shooting you down without mercy, if you dispute his authority, or resist his demands. He is too much of a gentleman to be guilty of such impostures, and insults, and villanies as these. In short, he does not, in addition to robbing you, attempt to make you either his dupe or his slave. The proceedings of those robbers and murderers, who call themselves “the government,” are directly the opposite of these of the single highwayman. In the first place, they do not, like him, make themselves individually known; or, consequently, take upon themselves personally the responsibility of their acts. On the contrary, they secretly (by secret ballot) designate some one of their number to commit the robbery in their behalf, while they keep themselves practically concealed. They say to the person thus designated: Go to A- B-, and say to him that “the government” has need of money to meet the expenses of protecting him and his property. If he presumes to say that he has never contracted with us to protect him, and that he wants none of our protection, say to him that that is our business, and not his; that we choose to protect him, whether he desires us to do so or not; and that we demand pay, too, for protecting him. If he dares to inquire who the individuals are, who have thus taken upon themselves the title of “the government,” and who assume to protect him, and demand payment of him, without his having ever made any contract with them, say to him that that, too, is our business, and not his; that we do not choose to make ourselves individually known to him; that we have secretly (by secret ballot) appointed you our agent to give him notice of our demands, and, if he complies with them, to give him, in our name, a receipt that will protect him against any similar demand for the present year. If he refuses to comply, seize and sell enough of his property to pay not only our demands, but all your own expenses and trouble beside. If he resists the seizure of his property, call upon the bystanders to help you (doubtless some of them will prove to be members of our band). If, in defending his property, he should kill any of our band who are assisting you, capture him at all hazards; charge him (in one of our courts) with murder, convict him, and hang him. If he should call upon his neighbors, or any others who, like him, may be disposed to resist our demands, and they should come in large numbers to his assistance, cry out that they are all rebels and traitors; that “our country” is in danger; call upon the commander of our hired murderers; tell him to quell the rebellion and “save the country,” cost what it may. Tell him to kill all who resist, though they should be hundreds of thousands; and thus strike terror into all others similarly disposed. See that the work of murder is thoroughly done, that we may have no further trouble of this kind hereafter. When these traitors shall have thus been taught our strength and our determination, they will be good loyal citizens for many years, and pay their taxes without a why or a wherefore. It is under such compulsion as this that taxes, so called, are paid. And how much proof the payment of taxes affords, that the people consent to support “the government,” it needs no further argument to show.
No one is wishing for a civil war. I don't want to have to fight my fellow citizens - that is the worst scenario. As our central government cracks and groans under its own weight, we can no longer ensure our inalienable rights will be honored and protected. Fortunately, our union has 50 states and I can live in the one that aligns with me ideologically. Same goes for my town, neighborhood. I have no issue being civil, but it does make me raise an eyebrow when people call for my silence and/or disarmament based on my opinion of what America should be. I’m not going out there forcing that idea on them. However, given the opportunity, they would force it onto me.
I think it takes a good amount of courage and bravery to talk about things like this. A lot of people would be embarrassed and ashamed to talk about stuff like this so props to him for doin it and anybody else who does ✊️
This woke me up. I am the friend everyone calls for help, nobody is reliable to return the favor. In the last few years I have adapted the lone wolf mentality. This gave me a new perspective, and I appreciate you for making this video.
I wish I had a friend group comprised of people like you, like me, imagine how much we'd get done. Instead of constantly being asked for favors that go unpaid, we could put our heads, resources, and work ethic to accomplishing real, substantial goals.
The days of treat people the way you want to be treated, has gone by the wayside. I am a generous, there to help friends, kind of friend. While some reciprocate a bit, I’ve never had but one friend who really treats me the same that I treat her.
It seems like we have parallel experiences. I was raised a JW, left at 18 and my "existence" erased from family, friends and church. I became a follower of Christ and forgave.
If anyone comes along trying to claim they have an organization that is “the one true church”...just ask them to prove they EVERY member of their organization follows what Jesus taught and does so TO THE EXCLUSION OF EVEROYNE else on earth. They can’t do it. Their organizations are of the kingdom of man. God’s Kingdom is not of this world. And it doesn’t have buildings other than the physical bodies of his children, which are His true temple(s). Jesus changed all that. They’re also trying to live by the old covenant, which is telling Jesus they don’t amd won’t accept what he did for them. They’re either all-in for him, or they’re like the ones who want to come follow him...later. He said it can’t be both ways.
Miss Kim: Your statement is confusing. You are asking everyone who is in an organized religion to prove everyone they associate with is perfect and excludes everyone else? Please clarify.
I was also raised a JW. It soured me on religion altogether, and I'll never join another church. I don't trust anyone who thinks they are able to stand in front of a crowd of people and speak for God.
@@jacquelinerodenbush6691 I agree wholeheartedly regarding never joining another church. I was also raised as a JW, BTW. If I was asked by the government to pick a religion that I would choose to most closely associate myself with, it would be either Taoism or Buddhism. Their teachings are more pure than Christianity, in my very strong opinion.
I have been a Registered Nurse since 1977 and at that time I was working in Labor and Delivery in a large hospital in the South. We had a lovely couple come to us for delivery of their first baby. The lady was in labor and we went through all the preliminaries getting her ready to have her first child. Her labor was quite difficult but the baby was born, a little girl, and all seemed to be well until the doctor tried to remove the placenta. It would not let go and come out. He continued to try and get it to release and in his efforts to remove it he tugged removing a large piece of her uterus. He quickly determined that the placenta had grown through the wall of the uterus (a very serious condition called "placenta accreta" and there was no such thing as ultra sound back then and no way to determine if she had that condition. She began to hemorrhage. The lady's husband was immediately notified and papers were prepared to administer blood and do an emergency hysterectomy. He was told that his wife was in a critical situation and we needed to give her blood immediately. HE WOULD NOT SIGN FOR ANY BLOOD PRODUCTS which at that time it was discovered that they were Jehovah's Witnesses. The doctor was frantic and we had to move this lady to ICU immediately and begin administering as much regular IV solution as we could safely to try and keep the blood volume up as much as we could while administration talked to this husband trying to make him see the dire emergency his wife was in. I will never forget this as long as I live but that doctor grabbed this husband by both lapels as he all but slammed him against the wall lifting his feet up off the floor as he screamed at this man, "I tell you your wife is going to DIE if you don't let me give her blood" those were his exact words and the man still would NOT give consent for blood. The doctor tried to get a court order as fast as he could but sadly this lady who had just given birth to her first and only child, DIED because of a man made interpretation of the Bible that says you can't be given blood products. I was one of the nurses in that delivery room and witnessed this debauchery. Everyone was affected by this for quite some time. After this tragedy the doctor added a new question to his office forms to be filled out for new patients, it said, "Are you a Jehovah's Witness" If you answered yes to that question, he said he was sorry but you would have to find another doctor to deliver your baby. All this took place in the 70's and I don't know if you could do that in this day and age what with all the crying discrimination or this, that and the other but he did it back then. I was there. I saw it. I know this is a long chapter here but I just wanted to tell you about my first hand experience with a Jehovah's Witness that cost a sweet young lady her life. I have no idea what happened to that husband and his motherless child but the sight of that doctor trying to save this poor lady was something so profound I have never forgotten it.
This is why "religious freedom" is a mistake. Some religions or religious interpretations should be outright banned by society, no matter how hard the religious minorities might cry about it.
That's so messed up. A "subjective" believe is more important than a "life" in this case. Even worse that the child will grow up without a parent because their own father decided their beliefs were more important than this poor child having a mother. Ouch!
How can anyone who has a strong faith in God and the bible not think they could be committing what is akin to killing someone because of an interpretation of a small part of the bible? That man should be locked up.
East coast guy here (pray for me) ,there seems to be an awakening happening which is long overdue. Thank you Cody for helping others see it. Another You Tuber “Warrior Poet Society” posted a similar message today. Keep up the fight.
I left the Pentecostal Church back in 2014. Ever since then, my financial status, my social status, mental health improved a lot. If people shun you or cut you off for leaving the church, they were never your friends, never cared about you in the first place.
I am in constant torment about leaving the church. I disagreed with many things about the way business was conducted within the church. It seemed everyone meant well but at the same time it felt two faced. I grew up in a Pentecostal church and loved it but as I grew older I left it for my own reasons and each time i have tried to find that again it did not feel the same.
thats exactly the mean tricks pretty much all cults use. pressure into the group bc they depend on it.´or at least they were pressured in it. You are absolutely right.
If you are not part of a local assembly of believers, you are disobeying God. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. The very next verse begins one of the most terrifying warnings in Scripture. Further, God established the roles of Elders and Deacons, and of Pastors/Shepherds. He also gave commands on church discipline, on gathering, such as what we are to do when we gather, and the public reading of Scripture. And even further, 1 John shows that one evidence of having been saved is a love for the brothers, for believers. If we would rather avoid believers and associate with unbelievers, that is sin, and perhaps we are not saved, as that is an evidence given of one who has been saved. And if we justify avoiding believers, or 'churches' as many have stated, because of their faults, we are the one at more fault. I made the excuses before, I found all the problems with the others, I even felt justified in doing so, and I was sinning very heinously, in many aspects. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; and being subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
Thanks for sharing, I left the Jehovah’s Witnesses 30 years ago and still have parents and brothers and sisters that will not speak to me because I left the church. I had a similar experience.
I too did this, and so did other family members, but my older sister still remains, but we do speak to each other, but I reminded her she was still my sister I also reminded her that our great-grandmother was Amish and what happened to her when she left, let that not happen to our family,
I'm pretty sure that my father grew up in the same church. He has a scarily similar story to yours. Left the church, went off the rails, came back to reality, and now lives off grid in a self sufficient and sustainable way.
I grew up as the blacksheep in my family and community group. Always put down and told I wouldn't amount to anything to the point that when I was old enough and allowed to mature I left that life behind. I had to learn to love myself and explore what I had been denied on and way off track sometimes and those negatives have made me who I am today. I have survived....I'm married with great kids and am setting up my own business after 30 years in the steel industry and my wife and kids futures are secure. This has helped me realise how fortunate I am. Thanks.
How did you overcome the lack of love? What allowed yourself to love yourself and learn how to open up to others? I may not know you but I’m a young guy with a wife and recently lost my home. I have no family that is around just seems like it’s me against the world sometimes. Thanks for listening
@@conthehermit1 stoicism has the answer. Not as a dogma but just as a helpful way to be able to view and understand and accept your circumstances from a place that isn't overly critical and emotional. I'm in a similar spot and it's been helpful as hell.
I'm not sure how long I've been following your channel, a few years I believe. I'll be honest, I haven't always agreed with everything you have said, and there were a few times where I didn't want to watch your videos for a while, but I never stirred up trouble in the comments, and I never hit the unfollow button. During that time I was suffering through the worst battle with PTSD that I had ever faced. I stuck around because even though you may have said something I didn't like, you've also stood up and apologized every single time that you knew you had made an error in judgement. And now you're here, putting out a video telling us exactly who you are and where you're from because you know it could be of benefit to someone else. Well done brother, any minor differences are set aside in my book. You Sir are a good man, and I think I'll stick around a while longer 🤝
@@wrench31e22 Forgive yourself brother, He already has. Let go of the past, understand that you can't beat it on your own, and accept that you, like us all, are a sinner in need of a Saviour. The truth shall set you free brother. He saved my life and delivered me from my demons, and now I'm a happy, healthy, present father and husband. God gave me my life back, and all I had to do was accept His help. It's really that simple 🙏
I learned more from this video than all of your tool videos. Agreeing about having a group and not going to shut down churches with masks. You too are feeling in Spirit that something big is going to happen. Theres no time to waste - whatever can be done today we must do. God bless your soul man and huge respect for reading the Bible.
We moved across the county last year right as the insanity started. God led us to an incredible church. It isn’t large, but they have a true Christian community. We let them know that we wouldn’t make it to a service in time due the snow drifts. We didn’t even ask, but several men showed up with a couple plows and together cleared our drive in about half an hour. So thankful to have found a group of people that we fit right in with.
@@PicturesofTravel We cannot give ourselves salvation from our sins, and short comings. Only God can provide that. Prayers to the God of creation asking Him to heal, or deliver does work. Who are you to say that it can't. Oh you of little faith.
Coming from the perspective of almost 50 years as a pastor, 17 of those as a missionary in Uganda and now the only male missionary in a town of 100k people, thank you Cody... Carry on and know that you are making a difference for Christ :)!
Christian is: “I become all things to all men so that some might be saved” “it is not the well who need a doctor but the sick” “love your neighbor as yourself” “prepare for the coming of the bridegroom”
9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work.
Obviously, that's not a Christian way of doing things, and to even remotely associate that with "church" is ludicrous. A "church", by definition isn't someone who just decided to start one in his living room, it's a "called out assembly of born again baptized believers who's head and founder is Jesus Christ" Not some guy in the 1800s who just decided to start one. Not some woman who mysteriously began speaking in tongues. Not some man who decided to remove all instruments from worship. Not some music program that focuses on performance in the level of a concert that is more interested in "making it's members feel good'. Not some guy who found "mystical tablets" Not some organization who's "boss" sits on a throne in Italy and tells the world what to do. Not some place where people act crazy and roll around on the ground. Not some place to pray someone out of hell. Not some building without windows. Not some organization that has printed periodicals that dictate new teachings directly from god (lower case 'g' intended). Not some group that can't tell the difference between a lower case "s" and an upper case "S" when it comes to testing the "spirits" and "spiritual" gifts... Not testing the "Spirits"
I started watching your videos after your "I quit drinking video" popped up on my feed, it helped me with my struggles and I am in better health now. Keep making your videos.
This story pulled on a thread. When my wife divorced me 13 years ago I looked for help from the people in my church that I had worked for and with for 20 years. I was ignored and shunned. At one point I had wanted to commit myself to full time ministry. I walked away from it all and never looked back. I could not trust the people who I thought were my brothers and sisters when the chips were down. It was a hard thing to discover. Been alone for most of the last 13 years, until I got remarried recently. Think maybe it’s time to start looking again for people I can rely on. They are hard to find.
I can relate to your story. I followed the church and did all I was supposed to do. I wanted to be a missionary and so did my soon to be husband. After we got married his true colors showed and we got divorced. I was told I was not a good witness and was not allowed to do missionary work. I felt like I had a big D on my forehead and everyone who saw me knew I was divorced.
There is a variety of radical Protestant groups in the U.S. They were the force that built this country. Each group has its own beliefs on how to be worthy of being saved by the God while also building their community and prospering in what historically was an incredibly difficult environment. Your story makes me think that perhaps your group believed that seeking support is a sign of weakness that would destroy the community if everybody gave in to it. My counter-suggestion to Wranglestar would be to be the man capable withstanding the fight with the world while also finding and establishing a group of similar men.
Sir, your experience and wisdom is helping develop my mind and lead me to prepare. 25 years of distance from my upbringing with chainsaws and gardens, and I'm trying to rekindle that skillset my parents and grandparents taught. It's not easy remembering what you used to know, and your channel is helping both remind me of what I ignored from my parents and teach me things they never shared..
Been following you since 2013 and I’ve never failed to watch every video, you’ve inspired me to be like you and I’ve never been more motivated to be self sufficient, I can’t even begin to thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into this channel and all your videos. And I know you keep us in your thoughts and prayers and for that I thank you more and more for being that father figure and role model for some of the younger viewers and I needed. I started watching your videos when I was 14, 7 years later and I’ve began to realize the path you took is one I would like to pursue; in the aspects of homesteading and being self reliant. I hope I can one day be in the same shoes as you and I’ll always look up to you in ways that’s helped me mentally get through tough times. Thanks Mr. W!
@@twstephanie50 ok I'll go with that :) it's not like my ancient Greek is up to debating an actual translation. But all that to say meek was a poor translation
I’m not sure what TH-cam algorithms brought me to this video but here I am. Very nice to meet you on my end. Not that I’m anyone to bestow anything on anyone however, I’m proud of you as a human being. Thank you for sharing yourself and your story. It’s inspiring. Good for you and good for me for finding you. Sending love your way
You don't know me as I don't you same as we don't the man speaking in this video and yet you took the very words right out of my intended comment. I will leave this reply at this... I feel exact same way. Kool. 👍🙏❤️🙏🇺🇲
Today was the first day I was suggested a full video if yours. Meanwhile, I have appreciated many of your shorts for months now. It amazes me that I came for the axe sharpening shorts, and now will stay for the poignant, philosophical content that truly strikes a chord with me. It’s kinda humbling to discover someone voicing feelings you have had in the past. God bless.
These are the type of thoughts that good men have at night, while the rest of the family is fast asleep. Allies like you're looking for can be the most valuable thing in the world, for each other. Hard to find though.
WOW! I believe you put into words what a lot of us have been feeling and not quite knowing what to do and now it's time to start. Will be sharing this video with our boy's ministry to get us all on the same page.
Your experience reminded me of something I read recently: "A religion that inflicts torture on those who do not adhere to it is not a religion" - Saint Crispina.
This has been on my heart lately. We moved approximately a year ago and are only 90 or so miles from my group but I feel a closer one needs to be established. Not the first time He has used you Cody, thank you.
Liked him from the moment I started watching Wranglers tar, just a few months ago. At first, I liked the cool interesting and/or rare tools. But after watching more and more and getting to learn more about him, I truly appreciate, and am so grateful for, his support of real masculinity in a world that now likes to blur the lines between the sexes. He has views I don't agree with, but i agree with him on most of the issues he's discussed. He's a true American, and has a right to his own opinions and perspectives. Glad I found him. Keep the Faith bro!
The most difficult of finding a friend group is finding trustworthy, dependable people equipped mentally, physically, and spiritually in today's environment of filth and self centeredness.
Out if a group of twelve "like-minded" people, one would be very fortunate indeed to find three who would actually give that full measure to each other in the toughest circumstances.
You're absolutely correct I have had a few of my closest Best Friends turn on me betray me and try to cheat me... People that I would have trusted with my life at one time.... Those people are completely cut off from me now I will never even talk to them after what they've done to me and betrayed me. Sad... Despite this I have made new friends and have learned to trust some of my new friends
To be honest I scoffed at the title. This was really worth the watch though, thank you. I'm happy you were able to pull yourself up and make the best of what you could. I'm in similar boat, I left my community in late 2019, and moved almost as far way as I could while staying in the country. it's rough building a life back up after something like that. I appreciate your insights, and I am working towards a similar goal. I wish you the best in your ventures, God bless.
I want to tell you that I think you are an inspiration. I am a native New yorker that has been watching you for many years but recently subscribed. My life has been tied to the church as a kid because my mother wanted it that way. I have been contemplating homesteading in another state recently and am not part of the church for many years. This video in so close to my heart.
I was raised on a farm where our neighbors and we all helped each other in time of need. Not all 'best buddies' but definitely support for each other when necessary. I don't see much of that in the city as most look to 'the government' for all of that. That said, I do have a very few neighbors that can be relied upon.
You dont have to be friends, but real neighbours help each other. Not only, when it comes to borrow some sugar. Thats the way it has to be (in my opinion). Greets from germany
DNBingo: what you said explains the difference between people who internalize accountability and those who do not I.e. the rest of the world. This is the at the heart of small towns.
@@davidgoliath1515 the Bible, originally, written with GODS word, never had an institution as a representative of GOD. People do not need to go into a building made by man, to be close to GOD. Nor do we follow mans rules and laws, only GODs.
@@chrish.9279 That's not what he said, at all. He was saying the Bible outlines church discipline. Those are God's rules. (Matthew 18; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13; 2 Corinthians 2:7-8)
Us &Them Gentiles Tribalism was the Old Covenant. Jesus made a New Covenant with Humanity there is no Them Gentiles just US. Slave is equal to master. Unfortunately personally for myself in these the END TIMES, I'm having trouble finding a church that follows the New Covenant.
I don't believe what you say is true... the purpose is to keep the followers focused on the word of God and sounds like they followed teachings from the Old Testiment. Something about its better to stab your eyes out than be tempted to sin 🤷♂️
I also left the church ! BECAUSE 🤨 Oral Roberts was becoming more rich 💰 and I was going broke! He started as a Master Card and Visa preacher ! 😤 then he also asked for cash !
From a 60 y/o divorced Christian lady, preparing to begin my new life as a homesteader, that was very helpful. I was touched by your heavan-sent wisdom, encouragement, your deep knowledge and your faith. God bless you and your wife as build yournew life together. I look forward to seeing your progress over rhe next few months and years. - Krissy (Colorado)
Krissy. I just returned to country living 2 years ago. I am working alone to start the homestead. My husband is in TX. Im in NY . I am managing with the strength of God. I pray we both find our local support group of like minded souls.
Totally agree. Just brought this up in our prayer group. There are many generations who have been brought up just speaking on fluffy topics and they paint Christ as a loving, peaceful shepherd of men. They don’t really talk about the courage, tenacity, fight, devotion, group sufficiency, and communities that they built.
@@1mdadrian in this world in which we have come to idolize false idols, for example big tech and the thought that only they are right. It takes lots of courage to denounce them. Thought fighting does take courage I would argue it takes even more to speak to your opponents. Something the opposite side does not want to do. Thats why they censor. Pure lack of courage!
The heart of man makes idols. Some idols are about our ethnicity or culture, others can be about creating a utopia here on earth. These idols are shared by leftists and conservatives alike. God desires that we worship Him in truth, forgetting these idols and responding to His truth in faith. When we consider His truths more important than the dangers presented by following them, then that is courage. Courage is born from faith. But be careful not to use God as a way to get our country back.
My parents were raised in a very similar church, no hospitals or Healthcare because that was not considered putting you faith in God to help you. They were fortunate enough to be able to see through it and come to their own understanding of salvation through the Bible before I was born, but I have so much family that I have never met and do not even know due to the church not allowing a relationship.
Amen! The church I go to never stopped gathering, never mandated dress codes or seating arrangements, and never even stopped door to door evangelizing.
Впечатляющая речь. Странно осозновать, что на другой стороне планеты есть люди со светлыми убеждениями, чистыми мыслями и сильной волей. Бог в помошь, и пусть в твоих руках не уменьшится сил.
People are people that can do evil or they can do good. People choose and those choices can have long-lasting effects. People can also rethink their bad choices and teach others do not make those bad choices but rather good choices. Bad things do happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. Good and bad are the adjectives in front of the noun people and they can switch but the people are still people. It is good to see people from the other side of the planet noticing the similarity of people everywhere. God bless you.
My daughter in- law grew up and was raised in this religion and when she disagreed with it and questioned it she was removed and her family and friends shun her to this very day.
1:47 mark he says "rule #2, no Drs, no hospitals, nothing. That means having the elders set your broken bones". I don't know what group he's referring to but it's 100% not the Jehovah's Witnesses. They go to Drs just like the rest of us
@@Somethin_Slix it sounds like the Exclusive Brethren or Plymouth Brethren Christians but they use hospitals today. Maybe they didn't back in the day. Hard to say
I can honestly say, this is the absolute “first” time I have ever commented! Thank you sir. I’ve been sitting on the sideline for so long. Been tinkering with the idea of doing something with my church! I’ve found a direction! I’m going to reach out now and make that happen. Thank you sir and continue to do God’s work. Bless you! Sincerely, Patrick
Many who leave a "cult" have been so religiously abused that it keeps them repelled from any faith. I more than happy that you have a strong faith in God. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
I’m glad i clicked on this video. I have been pondering this “lone wolf” problem a lot lately, and it was good for me to hear your view and experience on the subject.
@@noahm44 But Christ did NOT institute a highly organized church, He left a little group of believers and the Holy Spirit, who broke bread with their evening meal together. They practised baptism, healing and preaching and were missionary in outlook, VERY MISSIONARY. They practised godliness-adding to their faith and virtue. They also provided for the widows in need. They do not appear to have had set services like so many modern churches.
@@treelover1050 What part of covid makes any sense??? Open your eyes. It is order from chaos. Who does that? Jesuits and Free Masons do that. They are Satanic. Have you ever read or studide Germ Theory?? No evidence that a virus causes illness! Rockefeller started virus illness! It is Pseudo Science. That means its never been proven. Jesus man, Why do people believe what they are told and never look into it themselves???
Cody, my elderly friend looked forward to your early videos! He never heard about your faith that I know of but you always brightened his day. He passed in 9112018. Thankyou for this.
I said it in another videotopic, you dont need all these men-made things and ideas to believe, you dont even need a bible, its all thought up and out by men, not god.
He did quit the church, the particular group he belonged to. He did not leave the Church, the elect of God (Romans 9), the invisible group of all believers by faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ. This group is made of individuals throughout the world, in many Bible-believing denominations, each relying on Gods grace for their salvation, provided in the death of Christ.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: Revelation 3:16-17 KJV
Opinion based on no data. Incorrect, in my experience dealing with lots of different churches through being part of the leadership of a state wide home schooling org. Most are NOT concerned with income generation. There are a few notable exceptions. The exception does not prove the rule, this is a fallacious argument.
@@scooterp7009 I am basically almost an atheist and nihilist at this point. I only find perfection in nature, forests, deserts, woods, oceans. Those things that are not created by man. If there is a God. He did a great job with creation and now mankind just destroys creation and makes up rules for convenience and profit. If churches truly were concerned they would cancel their 503.3C tax exemption and go back to speaking the truth and I would give them respect again.
You sound like my husband. You speak on the same issues and have similar ideas. He's a remarkable man. Luckily, we have two grown sons exactly like him. In the absence of the sort of group to which you refer (which would be ideal), my husband knows he can count on our sons, and they on him. I know your viewers are mostly men, but the fact is, you provide a plethora of insight into the mind of great men. It behooves women to listen and learn.
To Susan Smith and DL Haye -- Your husbands and children are blessed indeed. There are men in this country that would cut off an arm to have wives like you.
@@HarveyWysong It's sad that so many men and women, can't find that rare gem that would be perfect for them. Great minded people are scarce amid a sea of mediocrity. Most just go ahead and "settle"from among the pool of who is nearby and available--and end up unequally yoked.
I totally relate to your history of belonging to a church that is bound by do's and don't's. I grew up in a church with so many don't's and do's. When my husband was emotionally, spiritually, financially, sexually, and physically abusive to the point where I fled with my 4 children, the church and my family disowned me despite my physical signs of abuse. When I went through cancer, they never asked if I needed help or was okay. That is legalism. God really had to yank me out of that family because there are good things that kept me tied to them, just as you recounted. The tell-tale signs of betrayal come when there is a crisis. I am still looking for Bible believing Christians that support a single woman. Even though I am 65 years old, I am still considered dangerous. It is tough to leave a church, or in my case, be ex-communicated. I so appreciate your honesty. Thank you. I feel less alone.
Ma'am, perhaps look to the SDA (Seventh Day Adventist) church. I've spent my whole life looking for a true, bible-believing, no nonsense church and in them I found it. At the very least, check them out. What happened to you is appalling and not something any lady should have to go through. God bless.
Brave conversation. I applaud you speaking your truth. One more reason I respect you. We might not pray the same, we might not vote the same, but I have immense respect for your content you produce and you.
Yeah but he still seems to hold similar beliefs that would be the seeds for the controlling dogmatic behavior that made him leave his church in the first place.
@@switchtoodysee.ytsmells458 No. It's good that he still has God in his life. I'm referring to him still having very specific beliefs about the roles men and women have in his community and his take on wearing masks. He actually said to leave your church if they asked you to wear a mask. That's nuts.
@@rdear Masks DO NOT work regarding covid. Hand washing is more effective. A face muzzle makes it more difficult to breathe, they're woefully leaky, and they are simply a visual sign of being a "good little follower".
Although I don't see eye to eye with you on everything you spoke about, I think your main message is so important. Community is something that has been lost over the years, and this is a great idea of how to get some of that back. I hope everyone is able to find the support they need, and give support to others.
I think the message of community is excellent. I think the messaging he is using around achieving it and what to look for is leaning on dangerous ground.
@@sigmatau7 I am curious if you care to elaborate on this at all. As someone who has never been a part of any sort of collective group, religious or otherwise, I thought his message was pretty wholesome and made a lot of sense to me.
@@juudaime34 I mean this sounds like he's prepping a militia. I don't believe for a second that having standardized nail guns supplies is simply that. And he kind of spills the beans near the end. He uses words like "resolve", "line in the sand", and "to the death". He gives so many wink winks and talks about he can't say what he wants to say. Cowardly really
Wow. Churches are like people, they have different personalities. Just because one is bad doesn’t mean they’re all bad. May you find a Godly church that speaks the Truth.
Unfortunately its pretty easy to find people that jave bad church experiences. The churches may not always be bad but mishandling of things can easily make people feel like outsiders. Like my church never reaching out to me when my parents divorced. I was 12 and had no way to get to church and my parents were looked down on so they quite attending. My youth pastor had my contact information bit never picked the phone up or sent me an email. Was the church a bad church? No bit their handling of it has made me uncomfortable in most churches for the past 15 years. My faith in God is strong. My faith in the church as we know it is week. And thats why a large ammount of younger people may retain their faith but ultimately leave the church.
Once people realize that "church" meaning the building is SECOND to knowing God for yourself; a true freedom is found. 1. Relationship with Jesus 2. going to Church if lead to by God himself.
In The USA, we march to the drumbeat we hear. There are 300 million people here, and our interaction educates us. Free agency is our most valued possession. There are forces in this world that attempts to steer us in its' direction. We may have to fight for the choice we make or we may be overcome against our will. Life is interesting, exciting, educational and oft times sad. The future is for you to deal with..
Nothing but inspiration! I didn't think I could gain more respect for you than you've earned until now, but low and behold! You've amazed me in ways I can not explain. Just.... THANK YOU!
My wife is an escapee of the kingdom hall that works at the local hospital. When she worked in the E.R. she admitted so many young people who were shunned by their friends and family. Shunning often leads to suicide at least in our area.
Several years ago I was talking with my father about how I was planning to be able to defend my home, just me and my wife. My father is an Army veteran of Vietnam. He told me that it would be impossible for me to do it by myself and that I would need a group or community to be able to defend an area. He said to get with a group of like-minded neighbors and discuss what we thought we should do in case of an emergency of any kind even one involving weapons. I thought he made perfect sense. I would recommend the same to anyone. So your idea of getting a group of trusted like-minded men together makes perfect sense to me.
What about your dad? He is in our age group. Who do we work with? Our neighbors are dead or have moved away as our neighborhood has aged. I know there are millions of us out there whose.kids live far away, neighbors are gone, and we are isolated. All we have is ourselves, our food storage, and our weapons.
@@knitwit7082 That's all many people will have. I wish I had all the answers but I don't. Keep your Bible and your guns close they may be the only things you can rely on and don't let people know you have food stored. If you are not part of a group or have family or friends that you can trust and they are preparing also it's best if you keep some things to yourself. I wish you the best.
I'm deeply envious of your wisdom and motivation to put yourself out there and build your own sir. You're a lucky man if you're that confident there's enough like-minded people in your community willing to hear your call to take a step back here in the real world, I' no doubt would be digging my boots in right next to you, and one day may have too down the road 👍
My name is Adam Keefe from Massachusetts. Thank you so much for your honesty. Time's are tough enough without us berating one another..I come from technology background. It's close to impossible to survive now. Thank you again.
Wow. I didn’t know there was another group out there that could disown you like the Amish people when defectors leave the church. I was raised Amish, but fortunately, my parents left about the same time as I did. I am still a Christian believer. I’m glad I found this video of you with a piece of your past. I have been subscribed to you for only a month. I find you a very interesting and helpful person.
My folks were Amish, so are most of my aunts, uncles, many cousins, and a lot of them left, but have the background. I'm thankful for the Amish/Mennonite background, but have a lot of ancestral idols and demons to "exorcise" from my family lineage-generational curses. (Those third and fourth generational kind) Lots of prayer. God bless you.
@@arisenprestige5717 I remember all of it. I get random flashbacks everyday. I’m glad to have been raised Amish, but I wouldn’t want to do it again, if that makes any sense. I was very sheltered and underprivileged. This just made me vulnerable to religious vultures when I left the Amish. I didn’t get the opportunities kids have today. But I had a happy childhood nonetheless.
I was raised as a Jehovahs Witness and they too disown (disfellowship) those who do not tow the line. I haven't spoken to many of my lifelong best friends for many years. It is such a shame that otherwise loving communities can turn on their own due to basic ideological differences.
Well said, Cody! My close friends and our families have been living this mindset for years. Just this past week, one of ours emerged from the illness with nothing after two months without work, and voiced a need. We all showed up for him and helped him through with resources and love. It means something! When I had a tree drop in the backyard, my buddy was there within hours helping me limb up the tops and start dragging them to the curb.
When churches began shutting down due to fear of pestilence, it was easy to see who had control over those churches. God doesn't operate through fear. We should fear nothing - if we are living in Christ. Shame on those churches, and thank you for sharing your revelation from the Spirit.
This actually makes a lot of sense as to who you are. I've always been able to tell you had a different upbringing. Your raising has a lot to do with the person you become later in life. I'm not judging, good or bad it's helped make you the man you are today. Thanks for sharing!
I loved this video, though it probably should have been titled "Why I left the cult" rather than "the church". The kind of community you're talking about is what SHOULD happen within the church, but a church that is not, a cult. I hope people will seriously consider developing these kind of close bonds and groups that can be mutually self-supporting and self-sustaining. Great stuff!
I really enjoyed this. There is so much truth to this. The lone wolf life style only works for so long. The brotherhood works and is sustainable. We all need a brotherhood. I'm really glad you have one now, I'm working on my brotherhood too.
I left a similar situation in a different “church”. Much that you stated was exactly the same. Thank you for sharing your truth, your story and trusting that some of us out hear will not only appreciate it but find the advice beneficial. What a great testimony to the life you have created and the person you have become.
I’m still active duty military (10 years and counting). I am increasingly uncomfortable with our trajectory. I love seeing Americans banding together. I back you and your god-given right to do so. Good luck to you, I’m fortunate to have several like-minded men in my life and we talk about this topic often.
Hang tough brother. I'm retired AF '92-2012. The culture of the military always changes depending on who's in the WH. It's tough now as it always was with liberals in control. It will change.
@@brycemcclure2401my son finished basic/AIT about 6 months ago. He went national guard so once he was done with AIT he started collage. He is thinking about going full time. I was regular Army for 4 years and about 6 years in the guard. It changes yearly depending on who’s in office, hang in there… we need young men like you more than ever in history right now. If not for your type, America will fall! Drive on soldier!!!
Thank you for this video, sir. (I saw it on my feed weeks ago and didn't watch right away. That was a mistake.) This subject, particularly the relying on others part, has really been weighing heavily on me lately. You see, I was diagnosed with a rheumatological condition at age 29. (Turned out I'd had it since age 18 undiagnosed.) I limped (literally, come to think of it) through continuing to work for about a year until I actually had to call my father to come help me walk from my truck to the front door of the house one day after work. (I couldn't do it. My ankles, knees, and hips had swollen and stiffened up that much during the ~30 minute drive home from working a 10 hour shift on concrete floors in a warehouse.) Long story short, that event convinced me I had to take the illness seriously and it ended up leading to filing for disability. Without going into great detail (in an already too long comment that nobody will likely read anyway) I'm now 44 years old and I have pretty much been living life as if I am dead already for the past 14 years. (I deliberately hid myself away. I didn't want to bring others into my "misery", having "lost" everything I had ever been able to do. Basically, I no longer even felt like a man anymore.) But, then I met my now wife a little over 5 years ago. She simply wouldn't take no for an answer when I told her she didn't want to be involved with a "broken down man". We had pretty much been living like most folks until last year (2020). Now watching things I have read most of my life in the Bible, many of which I couldn't wrap my mind around exactly how they were going to unfold while growing up, begin to unfold in such an unmistakable "convergence", it has lit a fire under me to teach my wife everything I know about just basic things like hunting and being more self-reliant. But, I'm struggling mightily just to stand and walk to take/show her. ALL of the above to say... I've come to the point now where I think I've finally realized that I'm just not a lone wolf after all. I've started reaching out to friends and family and I'm trying to build that sort of "support system" you're talking about. For me, a big part of the problem I have is the general sense of "worthlessness" from not being able to physically return "favors". (I'm not going to be able to grab a toolbelt and help someone in that way anymore... and I struggle greatly just knowing that, much less encountering from time to time. It's torturous to see so many "lazy bums" today who just don't "want" to work for anything while I'd give almost anything to be able to again.) But, I guess I'll just have to find other ways to help others because I feel better about reaching out to others after watching this video than I have in years. I have to do it for my wife... and myself. May God continue to bless you, good sir.
Use your intellect and motivation to create something. Something your disability can’t touch. Teach others, maybe get rich snd bless others? I don’t know- you’re just worth more to mankind, your wife, and to God than the shackles of your health and I see you are bigger than your disability and more powerful than you think.
I read your whole comment, and I can’t say I know where your at or how you feel, we are fighting different battles. But I can tell you that your worth much more than your physical limitations. And I also know that God has a plan for you that you can’t comprehend and he cares for you and loves you. God has a way of turning things that feels like a curse into his glory. He can use you as a light brighter than anyone that doesn’t have your struggles in a dark world. If it is in his will I pray that God makes you whole and heals you completely. And if not that he will give you grace and strength through it all. 🙏🏼
God gives us all gifts. I've struggled with pain and health issues since 2003 or earlier. I'd been a very busy do everything Mother of three. It was just like being hit by a semi and I didn't know what to do or who I was anymore. I still had my belief in God Jesus and Holy Spirit. Which saved my life. My faith and God's absolute goodness and love has been my compass and my supply for everything I've needed. He hasn't let me down. It hasn't been as I'd liked in many ways. Still in the end it's brought me into a closer relationship with Him which is far more important. The Word of God never stops giving. I'll never know it all or even pretend to understand it all. But I believe that I have a purpose on the planet if I'm still breathing. I may not be as fast and able physically as I was but oh well! That happens to most of us as time goes by. I still believe in the power of God to heal me. I'm believing for many many things and for many people. I have always loved people. Most people. Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself. I'm in! Whatever He says goes! We all have gifts to give. Even if it's a smile or a hug, a you sure look nice today, it's amazing how hungry people are for simple human kindness. Lonliness is rampant! I know the sting of it myself. But I know that I have a purpose and a destiny and I'm listening for God to lead me there. I have that hope. Good days bad days I know God is for me and that makes all the difference. And so I seek the Lord. God bless all y'all out there. I'm praying for you all. I couldn't have imagined the things going on right outside my apartment door just a few years ago. Times are hard for most people. I don't know how people live without the Lord in their lives. I couldn't. Color me grateful! And never give up. Blessings are around the corner. I'm counting on it! 🙏🙏🙏
Virtually the exact type of "church" that I was raised in. All Christians still have an Adamic nature to contend with. There so many phenomenal attributes, but the bottom line is serving Christ in truth and humility. Being in the world but not of it.
Wow, I clicked this expecting perhaps some sort of rant. Instead I got one of Wranglerstar's most personal, best well-made videos. I don't share the same religious beliefs as him (I'm muslim) though I've been watching his stuff ever since I found some of his timber framing videos some 10 years ago, but I agree with so much of this. Such good advice, and I don't say that as someone bestowing an honor, but as someone in awe who has had their eyes opened. I feel, perhaps, a better title could have been, "How to Build a Community".
Man, how refreshing it is to finally hear someone on the same page. Man was not created to be alone. Not only at home but his extended network - other like minded men that are willing to draw a line and take a stand when it comes to being in step and protecting each other against the damages of a torrential rain storm. I am incredibly blessed to have that support. But it has taken years and lots of effort to achieve.
Dear Cody I have been a long time subscriber to your videos/channel and have really enjoyed your content. As of recently I have seen a major shift in your videos that has made me uneasy. I have thought on this a while and wanted to make a well informed response to your videos, not to speak out of emotion but rather love. This shift I have noticed is one of fear and violence rather than of Christ-like love. In many videos you have talked specifically about preparedness such as body armor, night vision, huge ammo stock piles... etc. Im a gun loving Texan just as much as the next guy, but there comes a point at which our "preparedness" becomes our God instead of our devotion to Christ. I am encouraged that you feel so strongly about protecting your family and friends as do I, but the recent video for a call to militias has overstepped those bounds. I agree that God called his people to battle in certain instances in the Bible, but He also called us to Peace just as many times. Many examples in History show greater "manliness" than taking up arms; Martin Luther King Jr, BonHoeferr, Corrie Ten Boom, etc. The night Jesus was arrested (Luke 22) one of his disciples cut off the ear of a guard but Jesus told them to stop what they were doing and further went on to heal the ear. Other examples of Gods men not taking up arms would be (Daniel, The 3 in the fiery furnace, david against saul). God says that He has appointed Government's (1 Peter 2) and we are to obey unless it contradicts His Word. I would argue that many of your so called "contradictions of Gods word" are only your interpretation. The whole mask debate is not as cut and dry as you make it. Paul says that to those who do not do what in their heart they know they should then to them it is sin. If a christian believes they should wear a mask to help their fellow believers then that is up to them. My wife and I attend a church that briefly wore mask, but this does not mean we should leave this church as you would call us to do. A mask and sound theology are independent of each other. A true manliness is someone who is likened after Jesus. According to your videos, a man is someone who: - lives off the grid - wont allow his wife to have a job - has body armor - has a militia - doesn't do dishes or laundry - has his "kits" in order - etc these things are not what true manhood look like. Many great believers live in the cities and are doing amazing work for Christ even if they have "help their wives with some house duties". I would urge you to reconsider putting fear into your subscribers about going into a city without body armor or a full gauntlet of weapons. Put your faith in Christ that he will protect you. There is much work to be done in the cities in America and Im afraid you want no part in helping the lost in those cities. I live in Dallas and I can guarantee you that I can walk through downtown without getting shot, I do it on a daily basis. It is not as bad as you make it out to be. There is a time and a place for defense but don't get that confused with going out and looking to start a war. Finally please consider how your words are affecting all of your subscribers. Many of them are young men and they need a true example of what manhood should be. A true man is not scared of every noise and has to go grab their gun, or person wearing a mask, but one who looks like Jesus and has no fear of what humans may do to them. Matthew 10:28 says "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell". In love, Jesse
Fully prepared but not needing it is quite different than halfway prepared because it seems too aggressive. Who thinks like that? Maybe its because you havent heard the plans to destroy a certain type of freedom loving people the elites are openly sharing?
These are quite different. If it were any other time I’d agree with you. Watchman on the wall are needed, building with one hand while protecting with the other. The word is specific
Nehemiah prayed to God, and then posted a guard. You had better believe that if body armor, night vision and long range weaponry were available to him at the time, he'd have deployed it.
It was written for times like this they knew the time would come. It is perfectly clear to me ,where is the confusion United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Such language has created considerable debate regarding the Amendment's intended scope.
"No hospitals" Wow... Having had appendicitis hit me in my youth, this kind of environment growing up would have caused me to die (in all likelihood). Congratulations on allowing yourself to choose the good as you saw it and leave the bad. Best wishes to anyone struggling with their own similar situations.
Some of my ancestors were Cathars. These people were Christians without hierarchy or accumulation of church wealth. It sounds like you have moved closer to this mode of worship, in other words, practicing the faith without needing the backup of a large organization, or strict rules which do not aid in our walk. All excellent ideas. As far as being able to defend ourselves, I’m all for that too. I think if I lived around there where you are, we would eventually be in the Sam alliance. All the best.
Cathars are *NOT* Christians. They are Gnostics and virtually all Christian denominations view them as heretics, like they view Mormons. If anything, it sounds like he moved towards being more of a Baptist. Baptists are more about the individual worship and the church is there not to serve a central function.
@Lancter Mann --- there was more to the Cathars than just the lack of hierarchy. They rejected the idea of a "good creator" - it was Gnosticism. I too have a Gnostic view of the material order.
Catharism, along with other gnostic sects, is also dualist and would technically make you a polytheist and *not* a Christian. You’re allowed to dislike hierarchical church structure but Catharism is much more than that. It believes that there are two gods, one good and one bad, which might make sense at first because Christianity has Satan as an evil power, but he isn’t equal to the one true God. Truly believing there are two deities means you don’t believe God is all powerful because he’s been set equal to another and this pridefully puts mankind as the highest power, choosing between good and evil, rather than the Christian idea that good (God, truth) will always win and that evil (Satan, lies) has no creative power and only exists as distortion of good.
@@jacobhayes4085 it's not "prideful" that Gnostics realized that Adamkind's sense of justice and rightness was derived from the highest spirit in existence. They looked at the material order with that sense of justice and rightness and were left with the realization that there could not legitimately be a creator deity who was all powerful, all knowing, and all present - unless that deity had some serious character flaws. This is called the crisis of theodicy. The Orthodox church side skirted all of this by declaring that in some future state, everything will be set right, despite the entire New Testament's insistence that the parousia would be in their generation - even from the mouth of Jesus. But, the Orthodox church also had to blame the predatory nature of survival by killing sentient life to preserve sentient life on Adamkind - they extrapolate this out of the Genesis 3 narrative, which doesn't work for a conceptualized thinker because this is the psychological phenomenon where the abusive, neglectful, addicted parent blames the child for the parent's own inability to create a positive environment.
@@michaelallen1154 “Adamkind’s sense of justice and rightness was derived from the highest spirit in existence” Yes, this highest spirit is God. “Unless that deity had some pretty serious character flaws” A monotheistic abrahamic God has no character flaws. That’s kind of the foundation of the religions. To believe otherwise is putting man’s valuation of character traits above God Himself, which is pride. It is incredibly prideful and foolish to look at the whole history of mankind and take away that God is the one with character flaws. That higher standard of character that you’re judging according to is God Himself. The flaws and shortcomings you might observe in Him are actually in ourselves and taken advantage of by Satan, who happens to be another fallen creature consumed by pride. Theodicy is not a crisis unless you’re playing the blame game and unable/unwilling to accept responsibility for your own nature. In life that’s either immaturity or insanity, so it has no place in any decent theology. Theodicy is easily resolved when you stop asking why God permits evil and start asking “why do I choose evil?” God gave us a free will and we often use it for evil. It’s that simple. You don’t need a second deity to explain pride and temptation, just another creature whom we call Satan. Because he isn’t a god, he has no creative power, only manipulating that which God has already created. Orthodoxy isn’t really skirting anything because God exists outside of time, and that future where all is right is just a part of the eternal present for the all powerful God, regardless of what we as humans observe in the dimension of time that doesn’t affect God or His nature and will. God was fully capable of creating a positive environment, which He did to the fullest extent and allowed Adam and Eve to live in the garden. They also threw this positive environment away, don’t forget. Mankind has a fallen nature, where we must acknowledge that our own free will brought about punishment. Adam and Eve did not check in with God and let their own Pride get them kicked out of the garden. The same way Cain did not seek out God and immediately resorted to murder. Life is full of random illogical inconsistencies, and any functional adult can grapple with that, unlike Cain. He did not talk to God to try to understand, he just killed. When a person resorts to murder, we don’t blame their parents for “failing to create a positive environment”, we throw the person in jail because everyone knows murder is wrong. You only blame God in this situation if you’re already predisposed to believe God is faulty and man isn’t responsible. Remember that Satan is called the accuser. He is always wrong but gets by through accusing and shifting blame to anyone else. I’m hoping you one day find your way back to God from the heresy you’ve fallen into. Prayers and goodbye.
Actually bud yeah kind of messed up the story. The people that came to Abraham after he rescued his nephew Lot, were the people from the city that was attacked. They just wanted their family and would allow Abraham to profit from having rescued the city. Abraham was not willing to profit from doing the good that he intended to do anyways. He gave the 10th of the goods to Melchizedek, they gave the rest to the people who it belong to.
That experience of losing your first cousin is absolutely heartbreaking for all of the obvious reasons. Being a father of three young children I am absolutely grateful for the care modern medicine can provide. Near our farm, in the middle of our neighbours farm is an old Empire Loyalist cemetery that was used by a family until the 1920s. One of the most recent grave markers is of a 20 year old mother and her newborn son, who passed during childbirth. Made me feel especially grateful for my wife and children. Life is fragile and sometimes heartbreaking but it is also good.
I’m from central iowa and there are small cemeteries in corn fields or in the woods by river bottoms all around the state. One particular one was written about in an old history book of the county because it was a pioneer cemetery and some family friends that are farmers said hey I think that cemetery is probably still there. It was there neighbors and they knocked on the door to go check it out and of course the landowner knew it was there but very few people knew it exists. They went back there and I went with them another time and all the graves are from children who died from childbirth or various diseases the pioneers got in the 1850s when much of the west was starting to get settled. It’s really hard to read those old gravestones but it’s sad because most of the graves are kids. Much harder times back then
The absence of modern medicine is nonsensical, but if you believe the jab…with another jab…and possible another jab in the near future is going to save you…good luck. 👍👍
Cody, thank you for sharing this. My parents had a similar experience to yours. They never forced us into a church as children but they made us have a relationship with the lord. I never knew why but now I understand. This really rings home with me because I always heard my parents talk about it. You are a more mighty man than I ever will be. You remind me a lot of my father, and I would follow him to the ends of the world. Bless you & yours Cody.
I feel the same way about what the churches did Here in alberta canada we had pastors put in jail, churches confiscated ect. Not any churches standing up to defend, only mocking and justifying this persecution of their own.
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: What would things been like [in Russia] if during periods of mass arrests people had not simply sat there, paling with terror at every bang on the downstairs door and at every step on the staircase, but understood they had nothing to lose and had boldly set up in the downstairs hall an ambush of half a dozen people?
Not christian myself, but I share many fundamental christian values. Having a group of capable likeminded men who are there for each other for anything is one of the most important things I'm working on at the moment.
Nothing is stronger than faith in God, knowing that God loves you and you love God, and that you will fight for Him ‘till the death of you is the strongest mindset you can have.
What I find most interesting as reading the scriptures for myself mainly Christ's teachings in Matthew Luke and John. Is what major difference bibles teaches vs what clergymen teach .it's almost like history repeats itself moredn day Sanhedrin phrases subverting and undermining God word for profiteering . No wonder they hated Christ and wanted him dead he exposed hyprocry of modern religion at the time.
@@777dragonborn most definitely. The way the bible is often taught in a modern church setting is largely what drove me away from the church in the first place. Of course it was more than that, but it was a strong starting place
This is great Cody.. so great. I haven’t tuned in in a long time but I wish you the best and appreciate seeing how your path has evolved. Much love to you guys.. Ben
This sorrows me to think that those calling themselves Christians would treat you this way. It breaks my heart to hear these stories of pain from people of bad church experiences, personally not experiencing it and not understanding how people could act this way and claim to follow God's Word and live in Christ. My brothers I urge you, those who have experienced this as well, to seek a true church. A Christ centered group of people who seek to help and love each other no matter ones decisions that would guide and love each other to a better life on this Earth with Christ in heart. Mr W, and those reading, I pray for you and your family that God may keep you safe and protect you. Stand strong with the Spirit against the evil spirits and deceivers of this world. Be safe and stay in the Word. It is a struggle each day in this evil world but together the Body of Christ, in accordance to His Will and His Way can stand strong together, to spread the gospel and show Christ's love to one another. Thank you for sharing this. I hope you have a blessed day and keep safe. Stand strong brother.
Myth if you stand for truth? Where does that begin? For me at my name. It's the first thing anyone sees and using says that I stand by what I say, right wrong popular or not. As such I am careful to consider what I say before I say it. After the name comes the question of content. You say find a true church? What is that? I look out into the world and wonder? The other day speaking with someone of God religion salvation, there was just so much error in the views expressed. Where did that come from? I spend hrs most days do exactly this, addressing the questions people have to do with church. If it was easy I don't think there would be hundreds of denominations saying no this is the truth....... So when you say find a good church do you mean one that fits your particular views? Or do you mean one that teaches those taught by Yashua? Or do you like so many think those are the same thing? I would ask if you know enough to say so then what are you there to learn? Anyway just a few thoughts.
@@patrickedgington5827 Brother Patrick, the true Church is the universal body of Christ, indwelled by the third person of the Triune Godhead, the Holy Spirit. This Church is both seen and unseen. I believe brother Wranglerstar was a Seventh Day Adventist, or some kind of spin-off. Sounds different here, but I thought I heard him say that. Maybe he's an Adventist now and some other worse sectarian member as a kid. As for your Yahshua, you mean Jesus, and it's ok to use the Hebraism, but the New Testament was written in Greek. In fact the Hebrew Scriptures are unknown in any ancient text, but only the Septuagint. The Masoretes did re-create the canonical OT, and the Isaiah scrolls from the DSS do match perfectly with the MSS, a testament to their diligence as scribes and the supernatural preservation of the scripture. The Lord's will is without a doubt unity: "I would that you be one even as I and the Father are one." Paul says, "I would that you say the same things." Now this isn't the case, but there is more agreement today on the basics of the Faith than probably ever. It's so important to keep the narrative arc of the new covenant in mind. The New Testament follows after the creation of the Church by many years, through a process of selection and preservation much like that which codified the OT canon. By the second century AD we can be fairly sure that there was a compiled New Testament much like our 27 book one. So we only know the teachings of Jesus by the scripture. Josephus is hardly a witness. There really isn't anything else extant. But it's important to keep the cart behind the horse. So, I do as you do, spend hours a day arguing for the inspired truth of Christ according to what is written, and I appeal to history as well. I would love to answer any question you can pitch at me. Give me your best curve ball. And then warm up for the batter's box, and I'll ask you some questions.
@@duncescotus2342 No, I mean Yashua, most defiantly not Jesus. Now some will argue over the vowel (e) rather than (a) but the sound is an (a) and there were no vowels in ancient Hebrew, so that’s open to debate but what is not is the name itself…. Sure, the scriptures were written in Greek; is that what you are reading? The book of Ιησούς του Ναυή; the book of Jesus? Or do you refer to it as the book of Joshua? Why anyone would wish to use a name other than that which He was called is beyond me? The only reason I can think of is that they don’t know better? My Name is Patrick; I lived in Almaty for a while were the (i) is sounded as a hard (e) and yes, they called me Patreek but they didn’t call me Jake? I don’t know what Ιησούς sounds like in Greek, I do know Jesus sounds nothing at all like Yashua. As for the denomination Wranglerstar grew up in; I didn’t go into that. His current views again that is beyond the scope of my original comment. I did ask what is the true church and sure it’s the body with the infilling of the Spirit….that is the correct definition but all the denominations; hundreds, will tell you that yes that is their view? Now the SDAs will also tell you they are the only ones getting saved? They follow the law you see and most others don’t and so there you go? The Mormons will tell you….no its just them after all they have two books and the rest of us just have the one….so they have a more complete revelation??? I understand these are fringe views and most are closer to the center but they are there, separate from the rest for basically similar causes….and even if they all did agree and they all did talk the talk it would not mean they were the true church…. That must be defined by biblical faith and you bring up faith? My finding when it comes to faith is that while everyone talks about it few if any can properly define it…. Some can and I do come across its correct use every so often but rarely. I would say if a person can at least point to it and properly speak to the what, how, and where, of it they at least have that going for them. Again that happens very rarely…..
@@GameTimeWhy Well to find it you are going to have to understand what it is you're looking for. All those views, all saying no not that way this way. My wife asked me, why am I any different and the truth is that's a fair question. When I speak to most believers the language they employ is generally the same, but what is not is their expectations. Some will say no one really hears God these days? That is not scripture. Yashua said my sheep know My voice, and they follow me. Sin is.....that is sin was a problem. Many focus on it, make it the measure, (Lordship salvation) and again sure sin is not good but it is also not our problem. Yashua dealt with that at the cross. He did so because we could not, so if that's what going on with a group I would say they are not the church. There are those that think God is a talisman of sorts and through that they have power....again that sounds close, there is power but the power one has in the Spirit flows past you not through you. The true church loves the Lord not power, not works, not an assurance of salvation, they love Him the person. To love Him you have to know Him just as you would a brother, a father, a friend. So many believe and think of that as knowing, talk of it as knowing, when in truth it is knowing about. Then others who have heard of Him, who have believed come knocking at their door to know more, and they are welcomed, told yes we know everything you need to know to be saved. Yet they are blind thinking they see. If you think God is real why not seek Him out? Why not ask Him? Why look for Him in religion? Not only does God speak in a voice you can recognize, if you are not hearing Him you are not His. It makes no difference what you know, what you do, how you sing, or what great works you think you have done. Many will say to me in that day LORD did we not do all this in your name? Even as they are being turned away they are still sure of themselves? So much so they question Him? These will never see the truth and man they sound so convincing. Nothing is more convincing than one who is so sure. But the true church walks in the Spirit, they are not believers in the Spirit they have no need to be, they live by faith. The true church must know what that is? The lost do not know. They think both are the same thing. True...They are difficult to separate. All are believers both those with faith and those without. The difference is where that belief comes from. For most, it comes from an argument. That intellectual agreement with the word is not faith, and will not save anyone. At some point we were all believers like that and James says to do that, to be that, is to do well, but even demons do as much and more. They believe and tremble. A saved believer comes to their belief from faith. The key to the door is FAITH what it is what it is not most of all where you get it and how? That is found in scipture.....so my wife asked and the answer is I am not saying this is the way scripture is saying this is the way. From a personal encounter with God. So the true church learn about Him and believe, at some point they desire not the knowledge of Him, but Him, and that cry out, casting everything else aside in their hearts. Imaging Mary seeking His body at the tomb. All she has left of Him now, and even that is gone? How is she seeking Him? That is a picture of the true church. Find that.
I think that it's actually amazing that you're not reading a script. You're literally just pulling the words from your heart and able to completely share a full story.
Thanks for bringing this to attention. It's honestly spoken. Struck me the same. Learn a trade along the way you'll pick up many other trades skills. And friends who become your family.
@@prepped8551 Lol no, Obama like Biden always need a teleprompter or script to talk. He's talking about #45 Donald J Trump, he can talk for hours off script.
You didn't leave "THE" church. You left "that" church. You and I are in "THE" Church. Thanks for all you do and the honesty you bring. You Rock!
THE church is cucked by Jews.
Thank you, God Bless
I think we forget our lord lives in Heaven.Not Rome or Saltlake city or where ever.
Of course he lives everywhere but Heaven is head office.
EXACTLY
@@brianmcgrath5977
Cuck
A well regulated Construction Crew, being necessary to the security of your leaky roof, the right of the people to keep and bear Hammers, shall not be infringed.
I choked on my drink while watching that part of the video. I can relate 1000 percent
A few good *"construction workers"* can solve many problems.
“Sic semper evello mortem tyrannis” (“Thus always I bring death to tyrants.")
When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.
Frédéric Bastiat
“Those who are capable of tyranny are capable of perjury to sustain it.”
“...only those who have the will and the power to shoot down their fellow men, are the real rulers in this, as in all other (so-called) civilized countries; for by no others will civilized men be robbed, or enslaved.”
― Lysander Spooner, No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority
"So these villains, who call themselves governments, well understand that their power rests primarily upon stolen money. With money they can hire soldiers, and with soldiers extort money. And, when their authority is denied, the first use they always make of money, is to hire soldiers to kill or subdue all who refuse them more money." -Lysander Spooner. (1870)
-The payment of taxes, being compulsory, of course furnishes no evidence that any one voluntarily supports the Constitution.
It is true that the theory of our Constitution is, that all taxes are paid voluntarily; that our government is a mutual insurance company, voluntarily entered into by the people with each other; that each man makes a free and purely voluntary contract with all others who are parties to the Constitution, to pay so much money for so much protection, the same as he does with any other insurance company; and that he is just as free not to be protected, and not to pay any tax, as he is to pay a tax, and be protected.
But this theory of our government is wholly different from the practical fact. The fact is that the government, like a highwayman, says to a man: Your money, or your life. And many, if not most, taxes are paid under the compulsion of that threat.
The government does not, indeed, waylay a man in a lonely place, spring upon him from the road side, and, holding a pistol to his head, proceed to rifle his pockets. But the robbery is none the less a robbery on that account; and it is far more dastardly and shameful.
The highwayman takes solely upon himself the responsibility, danger, and crime of his own act. He does not pretend that he has any rightful claim to your money, or that he intends to use it for your own benefit. He does not pretend to be anything but a robber. He has not acquired impudence enough to profess to be merely a “protector,” and that he takes men’s money against their will, merely to enable him to “protect” those infatuated travellers, who feel perfectly able to protect themselves, or do not appreciate his peculiar system of protection. He is too sensible a man to make such professions as these. Furthermore, having taken your money, he leaves you, as you wish him to do. He does not persist in following you on the road, against your will; assuming to be your rightful “sovereign,” on account of the “protection” he affords you. He does not keep “protecting” you, by commanding you to bow down and serve him; by requiring you to do this, and forbidding you to do that; by robbing you of more money as often as he finds it for his interest or pleasure to do so; and by branding you as a rebel, a traitor, and an enemy to your country, and shooting you down without mercy, if you dispute his authority, or resist his demands. He is too much of a gentleman to be guilty of such impostures, and insults, and villanies as these. In short, he does not, in addition to robbing you, attempt to make you either his dupe or his slave.
The proceedings of those robbers and murderers, who call themselves “the government,” are directly the opposite of these of the single highwayman.
In the first place, they do not, like him, make themselves individually known; or, consequently, take upon themselves personally the responsibility of their acts. On the contrary, they secretly (by secret ballot) designate some one of their number to commit the robbery in their behalf, while they keep themselves practically concealed. They say to the person thus designated:
Go to A- B-, and say to him that “the government” has need of money to meet the expenses of protecting him and his property. If he presumes to say that he has never contracted with us to protect him, and that he wants none of our protection, say to him that that is our business, and not his; that we choose to protect him, whether he desires us to do so or not; and that we demand pay, too, for protecting him. If he dares to inquire who the individuals are, who have thus taken upon themselves the title of “the government,” and who assume to protect him, and demand payment of him, without his having ever made any contract with them, say to him that that, too, is our business, and not his; that we do not choose to make ourselves individually known to him; that we have secretly (by secret ballot) appointed you our agent to give him notice of our demands, and, if he complies with them, to give him, in our name, a receipt that will protect him against any similar demand for the present year. If he refuses to comply, seize and sell enough of his property to pay not only our demands, but all your own expenses and trouble beside.
If he resists the seizure of his property, call upon the bystanders to help you (doubtless some of them will prove to be members of our band). If, in defending his property, he should kill any of our band who are assisting you, capture him at all hazards; charge him (in one of our courts) with murder, convict him, and hang him. If he should call upon his neighbors, or any others who, like him, may be disposed to resist our demands, and they should come in large numbers to his assistance, cry out that they are all rebels and traitors; that “our country” is in danger; call upon the commander of our hired murderers; tell him to quell the rebellion and “save the country,” cost what it may. Tell him to kill all who resist, though they should be hundreds of thousands; and thus strike terror into all others similarly disposed. See that the work of murder is thoroughly done, that we may have no further trouble of this kind hereafter. When these traitors shall have thus been taught our strength and our determination, they will be good loyal citizens for many years, and pay their taxes without a why or a wherefore.
It is under such compulsion as this that taxes, so called, are paid. And how much proof the payment of taxes affords, that the people consent to support “the government,” it needs no further argument to show.
If only, rather than wishing for a new civil war, being civil
No one is wishing for a civil war. I don't want to have to fight my fellow citizens - that is the worst scenario. As our central government cracks and groans under its own weight, we can no longer ensure our inalienable rights will be honored and protected. Fortunately, our union has 50 states and I can live in the one that aligns with me ideologically. Same goes for my town, neighborhood.
I have no issue being civil, but it does make me raise an eyebrow when people call for my silence and/or disarmament based on my opinion of what America should be. I’m not going out there forcing that idea on them. However, given the opportunity, they would force it onto me.
I think it takes a good amount of courage and bravery to talk about things like this. A lot of people would be embarrassed and ashamed to talk about stuff like this so props to him for doin it and anybody else who does ✊️
Amen sir
Nah... my story is almost the same... there is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Agreed, he's a brave dude.
This woke me up. I am the friend everyone calls for help, nobody is reliable to return the favor. In the last few years I have adapted the lone wolf mentality. This gave me a new perspective, and I appreciate you for making this video.
That’s how that usually works. Nobody ever calls me unless they need something.
Cringe people are busy lead by example be the change you want to see
I wish I had a friend group comprised of people like you, like me, imagine how much we'd get done. Instead of constantly being asked for favors that go unpaid, we could put our heads, resources, and work ethic to accomplishing real, substantial goals.
The days of treat people the way you want to be treated, has gone by the wayside. I am a generous, there to help friends, kind of friend. While some reciprocate a bit, I’ve never had but one friend who really treats me the same that I treat her.
@@TheDJOblivion Yes indeed
It seems like we have parallel experiences. I was raised a JW, left at 18 and my "existence" erased from family, friends and church. I became a follower of Christ and forgave.
If anyone comes along trying to claim they have an organization that is “the one true church”...just ask them to prove they EVERY member of their organization follows what Jesus taught and does so TO THE EXCLUSION OF EVEROYNE else on earth. They can’t do it. Their organizations are of the kingdom of man. God’s Kingdom is not of this world. And it doesn’t have buildings other than the physical bodies of his children, which are His true temple(s). Jesus changed all that. They’re also trying to live by the old covenant, which is telling Jesus they don’t amd won’t accept what he did for them. They’re either all-in for him, or they’re like the ones who want to come follow him...later. He said it can’t be both ways.
Miss Kim: Your statement is confusing. You are asking everyone who is in an organized religion to prove everyone they associate with is perfect and excludes everyone else? Please clarify.
I'm glad you didn't run away from Christ because of the JWs. Sounds like He had you all along. God bless you Zero Zero.
I was also raised a JW. It soured me on religion altogether, and I'll never join another church. I don't trust anyone who thinks they are able to stand in front of a crowd of people and speak for God.
@@jacquelinerodenbush6691 I agree wholeheartedly regarding never joining another church. I was also raised as a JW, BTW. If I was asked by the government to pick a religion that I would choose to most closely associate myself with, it would be either Taoism or Buddhism. Their teachings are more pure than Christianity, in my very strong opinion.
I have been a Registered Nurse since 1977 and at that time I was working in Labor and Delivery in a large hospital in the South. We had a lovely couple come to us for delivery of their first baby. The lady was in labor and we went through all the preliminaries getting her ready to have her first child. Her labor was quite difficult but the baby was born, a little girl, and all seemed to be well until the doctor tried to remove the placenta. It would not let go and come out. He continued to try and get it to release and in his efforts to remove it he tugged removing a large piece of her uterus. He quickly determined that the placenta had grown through the wall of the uterus (a very serious condition called "placenta accreta" and there was no such thing as ultra sound back then and no way to determine if she had that condition. She began to hemorrhage. The lady's husband was immediately notified and papers were prepared to administer blood and do an emergency hysterectomy. He was told that his wife was in a critical situation and we needed to give her blood immediately. HE WOULD NOT SIGN FOR ANY BLOOD PRODUCTS which at that time it was discovered that they were Jehovah's Witnesses. The doctor was frantic and we had to move this lady to ICU immediately and begin administering as much regular IV solution as we could safely to try and keep the blood volume up as much as we could while administration talked to this husband trying to make him see the dire emergency his wife was in. I will never forget this as long as I live but that doctor grabbed this husband by both lapels as he all but slammed him against the wall lifting his feet up off the floor as he screamed at this man, "I tell you your wife is going to DIE if you don't let me give her blood" those were his exact words and the man still would NOT give consent for blood. The doctor tried to get a court order as fast as he could but sadly this lady who had just given birth to her first and only child, DIED because of a man made interpretation of the Bible that says you can't be given blood products. I was one of the nurses in that delivery room and witnessed this debauchery. Everyone was affected by this for quite some time. After this tragedy the doctor added a new question to his office forms to be filled out for new patients, it said, "Are you a Jehovah's Witness" If you answered yes to that question, he said he was sorry but you would have to find another doctor to deliver your baby. All this took place in the 70's and I don't know if you could do that in this day and age what with all the crying discrimination or this, that and the other but he did it back then. I was there. I saw it. I know this is a long chapter here but I just wanted to tell you about my first hand experience with a Jehovah's Witness that cost a sweet young lady her life. I have no idea what happened to that husband and his motherless child but the sight of that doctor trying to save this poor lady was something so profound I have never forgotten it.
This is why "religious freedom" is a mistake.
Some religions or religious interpretations should be outright banned by society, no matter how hard the religious minorities might cry about it.
That's so messed up. A "subjective" believe is more important than a "life" in this case. Even worse that the child will grow up without a parent because their own father decided their beliefs were more important than this poor child having a mother. Ouch!
I knew a guy, relatively young. Needed a minor surgery and passed because of this belief
How can anyone who has a strong faith in God and the bible not think they could be committing what is akin to killing someone because of an interpretation of a small part of the bible? That man should be locked up.
@@jamiegibson1010 Jehovas are brainwashed cultists. Deadly heresy.
East coast guy here (pray for me) ,there seems to be an awakening happening which is long overdue. Thank you Cody for helping others see it. Another You Tuber “Warrior Poet Society” posted a similar message today. Keep up the fight.
I love warrior poet society! I missed that video was it on the free you tube channel?
@@stevez3041 yes “ I think it was called how suffering can save us all”
I left the Pentecostal Church back in 2014. Ever since then, my financial status, my social status, mental health improved a lot. If people shun you or cut you off for leaving the church, they were never your friends, never cared about you in the first place.
I am in constant torment about leaving the church. I disagreed with many things about the way business was conducted within the church. It seemed everyone meant well but at the same time it felt two faced. I grew up in a Pentecostal church and loved it but as I grew older I left it for my own reasons and each time i have tried to find that again it did not feel the same.
thats exactly the mean tricks pretty much all cults use. pressure into the group bc they depend on it.´or at least they were pressured in it. You are absolutely right.
If you are not part of a local assembly of believers, you are disobeying God.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
The very next verse begins one of the most terrifying warnings in Scripture.
Further, God established the roles of Elders and Deacons, and of Pastors/Shepherds. He also gave commands on church discipline, on gathering, such as what we are to do when we gather, and the public reading of Scripture.
And even further, 1 John shows that one evidence of having been saved is a love for the brothers, for believers. If we would rather avoid believers and associate with unbelievers, that is sin, and perhaps we are not saved, as that is an evidence given of one who has been saved. And if we justify avoiding believers, or 'churches' as many have stated, because of their faults, we are the one at more fault. I made the excuses before, I found all the problems with the others, I even felt justified in doing so, and I was sinning very heinously, in many aspects.
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; and being subject to one another in the fear of Christ.
Just came across this. What made you decide to leave?
Does God shun you for leaving Him, or try and get you back?
Thanks for sharing, I left the Jehovah’s Witnesses 30 years ago and still have parents and brothers and sisters that will not speak to me because I left the church. I had a similar experience.
Shame that in peoples attempts to be one with god we do ungodly things.
I too did this, and so did other family members, but my older sister still remains, but we do speak to each other, but I reminded her she was still my sister I also reminded her that our great-grandmother was Amish and what happened to her when she left, let that not happen to our family,
and no doubt you are a kind and gentle person that would stop to help or care for anyone at anytime regardless
You assume he's talking about Jehovah's Witnesses. Sounds more to me like he's describing the Mormons.
@@greatwhitenorth762 He didn't specify for a reason. So people wouldnt be fighting about religion in the comments. Stop speculating.
I'm pretty sure that my father grew up in the same church. He has a scarily similar story to yours. Left the church, went off the rails, came back to reality, and now lives off grid in a self sufficient and sustainable way.
What church was it🤔
world wide church of god
I am on the grid but in a self sufficient and sustainable way. Afterall, TH-cam is ON the grid.
Are you referring to the Johova's witnesses?
I grew up as the blacksheep in my family and community group. Always put down and told I wouldn't amount to anything to the point that when I was old enough and allowed to mature I left that life behind. I had to learn to love myself and explore what I had been denied on and way off track sometimes and those negatives have made me who I am today. I have survived....I'm married with great kids and am setting up my own business after 30 years in the steel industry and my wife and kids futures are secure. This has helped me realise how fortunate I am. Thanks.
How did you overcome the lack of love? What allowed yourself to love yourself and learn how to open up to others? I may not know you but I’m a young guy with a wife and recently lost my home. I have no family that is around just seems like it’s me against the world sometimes. Thanks for listening
@@conthehermit1 stoicism has the answer. Not as a dogma but just as a helpful way to be able to view and understand and accept your circumstances from a place that isn't overly critical and emotional. I'm in a similar spot and it's been helpful as hell.
I'm not sure how long I've been following your channel, a few years I believe. I'll be honest, I haven't always agreed with everything you have said, and there were a few times where I didn't want to watch your videos for a while, but I never stirred up trouble in the comments, and I never hit the unfollow button. During that time I was suffering through the worst battle with PTSD that I had ever faced. I stuck around because even though you may have said something I didn't like, you've also stood up and apologized every single time that you knew you had made an error in judgement. And now you're here, putting out a video telling us exactly who you are and where you're from because you know it could be of benefit to someone else.
Well done brother, any minor differences are set aside in my book. You Sir are a good man, and I think I'll stick around a while longer 🤝
Just so you know, October seems to be the worst for me with PTSD. Hang in there brother, it gets better.
@@wrench31e22 Forgive yourself brother, He already has. Let go of the past, understand that you can't beat it on your own, and accept that you, like us all, are a sinner in need of a Saviour. The truth shall set you free brother. He saved my life and delivered me from my demons, and now I'm a happy, healthy, present father and husband. God gave me my life back, and all I had to do was accept His help. It's really that simple 🙏
Ditto
@@wrench31e22 Sending prayers to you also...
Prayers coming your way...
I learned more from this video than all of your tool videos. Agreeing about having a group and not going to shut down churches with masks.
You too are feeling in Spirit that something big is going to happen. Theres no time to waste - whatever can be done today we must do. God bless your soul man and huge respect for reading the Bible.
We moved across the county last year right as the insanity started. God led us to an incredible church. It isn’t large, but they have a true Christian community. We let them know that we wouldn’t make it to a service in time due the snow drifts. We didn’t even ask, but several men showed up with a couple plows and together cleared our drive in about half an hour. So thankful to have found a group of people that we fit right in with.
Thank you
That's great, where did you move to?
Love hearing stories like that... That's the Church
@@PicturesofTravel We cannot give ourselves salvation from our sins, and short comings. Only God can provide that. Prayers to the God of creation asking Him to heal, or deliver does work. Who are you to say that it can't. Oh you of little faith.
You are blessed.
Coming from the perspective of almost 50 years as a pastor, 17 of those as a missionary in Uganda and now the only male missionary in a town of 100k people, thank you Cody... Carry on and know that you are making a difference for Christ :)!
"Thou shalt not associate with anyone who is not a member of our church."
How non-Christian!
Christian is: “I become all things to all men so that some might be saved” “it is not the well who need a doctor but the sick” “love your neighbor as yourself” “prepare for the coming of the bridegroom”
Yes, exactly the opposite of what jesus did!!
9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work.
The LDS way….
Obviously, that's not a Christian way of doing things, and to even remotely associate that with "church" is ludicrous.
A "church", by definition isn't someone who just decided to start one in his living room, it's a "called out assembly of born again baptized believers who's head and founder is Jesus Christ"
Not some guy in the 1800s who just decided to start one.
Not some woman who mysteriously began speaking in tongues.
Not some man who decided to remove all instruments from worship.
Not some music program that focuses on performance in the level of a concert that is more interested in "making it's members feel good'.
Not some guy who found "mystical tablets"
Not some organization who's "boss" sits on a throne in Italy and tells the world what to do.
Not some place where people act crazy and roll around on the ground.
Not some place to pray someone out of hell.
Not some building without windows.
Not some organization that has printed periodicals that dictate new teachings directly from god (lower case 'g' intended).
Not some group that can't tell the difference between a lower case "s" and an upper case "S" when it comes to testing the "spirits" and "spiritual" gifts... Not testing the "Spirits"
I started watching your videos after your "I quit drinking video" popped up on my feed, it helped me with my struggles and I am in better health now. Keep making your videos.
This story pulled on a thread. When my wife divorced me 13 years ago I looked for help from the people in my church that I had worked for and with for 20 years. I was ignored and shunned. At one point I had wanted to commit myself to full time ministry. I walked away from it all and never looked back. I could not trust the people who I thought were my brothers and sisters when the chips were down. It was a hard thing to discover. Been alone for most of the last 13 years, until I got remarried recently.
Think maybe it’s time to start looking again for people I can rely on. They are hard to find.
they are out there - just have your BS detector and we will find each other.
I can relate to your story. I followed the church and did all I was supposed to do. I wanted to be a missionary and so did my soon to be husband. After we got married his true colors showed and we got divorced. I was told I was not a good witness and was not allowed to do missionary work. I felt like I had a big D on my forehead and everyone who saw me knew I was divorced.
There is a variety of radical Protestant groups in the U.S. They were the force that built this country. Each group has its own beliefs on how to be worthy of being saved by the God while also building their community and prospering in what historically was an incredibly difficult environment. Your story makes me think that perhaps your group believed that seeking support is a sign of weakness that would destroy the community if everybody gave in to it.
My counter-suggestion to Wranglestar would be to be the man capable withstanding the fight with the world while also finding and establishing a group of similar men.
Stay strong brother
Hate to break it to ya but you cannot rely on anyone. Don’t make the same mistake again. Keep your guard up!
Sir, your experience and wisdom is helping develop my mind and lead me to prepare. 25 years of distance from my upbringing with chainsaws and gardens, and I'm trying to rekindle that skillset my parents and grandparents taught. It's not easy remembering what you used to know, and your channel is helping both remind me of what I ignored from my parents and teach me things they never shared..
Been following you since 2013 and I’ve never failed to watch every video, you’ve inspired me to be like you and I’ve never been more motivated to be self sufficient, I can’t even begin to thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into this channel and all your videos. And I know you keep us in your thoughts and prayers and for that I thank you more and more for being that father figure and role model for some of the younger viewers and I needed. I started watching your videos when I was 14, 7 years later and I’ve began to realize the path you took is one I would like to pursue; in the aspects of homesteading and being self reliant. I hope I can one day be in the same shoes as you and I’ll always look up to you in ways that’s helped me mentally get through tough times. Thanks Mr. W!
With that attitude you most certainly will achieve your goals.
One translation of the word "meek" as used in the Bible is "one who has a sword but keeps it sheathed". Strong but with the power of discernment.
self control would have been a much better translation... I've been explaining this to people for decades :/
Well said!!!
@@scotteskridge7460 the ACTUAL definition "Power under control".
Not a different definition then what you said.
@@twstephanie50 ok I'll go with that :) it's not like my ancient Greek is up to debating an actual translation. But all that to say meek was a poor translation
Wow.. never heard it like that. That sounds pretty accurate
I’m not sure what TH-cam algorithms brought me to this video but here I am. Very nice to meet you on my end. Not that I’m anyone to bestow anything on anyone however, I’m proud of you as a human being. Thank you for sharing yourself and your story. It’s inspiring. Good for you and good for me for finding you. Sending love your way
You don't know me as I don't you same as we don't the man speaking in this video and yet you took the very words right out of my intended comment. I will leave this reply at this...
I feel exact same way.
Kool. 👍🙏❤️🙏🇺🇲
Outstanding comment. My thoughts exactly.
Today was the first day I was suggested a full video if yours. Meanwhile, I have appreciated many of your shorts for months now.
It amazes me that I came for the axe sharpening shorts, and now will stay for the poignant, philosophical content that truly strikes a chord with me. It’s kinda humbling to discover someone voicing feelings you have had in the past.
God bless.
These are the type of thoughts that good men have at night, while the rest of the family is fast asleep. Allies like you're looking for can be the most valuable thing in the world, for each other. Hard to find though.
I would love to be apart of this community
amen
WOW! I believe you put into words what a lot of us have been feeling and not quite knowing what to do and now it's time to start. Will be sharing this video with our boy's ministry to get us all on the same page.
Your experience reminded me of something I read recently: "A religion that inflicts torture on those who do not adhere to it is not a religion" - Saint Crispina.
That would be Saint Crispina of the Catholic Church?
@@mckaygerard Yes
That sounds resonable.
Unfortunately, reason is not appreciated in a "true religion" - "True believers" disconnect their head from heart before entering church..
@@mckaygerard Ironic
This has been on my heart lately. We moved approximately a year ago and are only 90 or so miles from my group but I feel a closer one needs to be established. Not the first time He has used you Cody, thank you.
Liked him from the moment I started watching Wranglers tar, just a few months ago. At first, I liked the cool interesting and/or rare tools. But after watching more and more and getting to learn more about him, I truly appreciate, and am so grateful for, his support of real masculinity in a world that now likes to blur the lines between the sexes.
He has views I don't agree with, but i
agree with him on most of the issues he's discussed. He's a true American, and has a right to his own opinions and perspectives.
Glad I found him.
Keep the Faith bro!
Wrangler Star
Best Words I ever heard about A man !! It speaks volumes !!
Thankyou Sir. It is so uplifting to hear you speak of our Lord and as a Man.
@@Somethin_Slix Wrang Lers Tar
+1
The most difficult of finding a friend group is finding trustworthy, dependable people equipped mentally, physically, and spiritually in today's environment of filth and self centeredness.
Has to be centered on God
Out if a group of twelve "like-minded" people, one would be very fortunate indeed to find three who would actually give that full measure to each other in the toughest circumstances.
You're absolutely correct I have had a few of my closest Best Friends turn on me betray me and try to cheat me... People that I would have trusted with my life at one time.... Those people are completely cut off from me now I will never even talk to them after what they've done to me and betrayed me. Sad... Despite this I have made new friends and have learned to trust some of my new friends
It's very hard to find a true friend, one that you can trust.
@@glenmo1 I've had the same happen and it smarts. Seems like the crazy 70's started people just not being stable to the point of trustworthy.
To be honest I scoffed at the title. This was really worth the watch though, thank you. I'm happy you were able to pull yourself up and make the best of what you could.
I'm in similar boat, I left my community in late 2019, and moved almost as far way as I could while staying in the country. it's rough building a life back up after something like that. I appreciate your insights, and I am working towards a similar goal.
I wish you the best in your ventures, God bless.
I want to tell you that I think you are an inspiration. I am a native New yorker that has been watching you for many years but recently subscribed. My life has been tied to the church as a kid because my mother wanted it that way. I have been contemplating homesteading in another state recently and am not part of the church for many years. This video in so close to my heart.
I was raised on a farm where our neighbors and we all helped each other in time of need. Not all 'best buddies' but definitely support for each other when necessary. I don't see much of that in the city as most look to 'the government' for all of that. That said, I do have a very few neighbors that can be relied upon.
Well said!
You dont have to be friends, but real neighbours help each other. Not only, when it comes to borrow some sugar. Thats the way it has to be (in my opinion). Greets from germany
DNBingo: what you said explains the difference between people who internalize accountability and those who do not I.e. the rest of the world. This is the at the heart of small towns.
People that help get hurt in cities so it leads to everyone being distant and untrusting . Justifiably so
Disconnection/ shunning/ disfellowship is one of the few sure signs of a cult. I'm thankful for your story. Thank you.
the Bible outlines church discipline, right?
@@davidgoliath1515 the Bible, originally, written with GODS word, never had an institution as a representative of GOD. People do not need to go into a building made by man, to be close to GOD. Nor do we follow mans rules and laws, only GODs.
@@chrish.9279 That's not what he said, at all. He was saying the Bible outlines church discipline. Those are God's rules. (Matthew 18; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13; 2 Corinthians 2:7-8)
Us &Them Gentiles Tribalism was the Old Covenant. Jesus made a New Covenant with Humanity there is no Them Gentiles just US. Slave is equal to master.
Unfortunately personally for myself in these the END TIMES, I'm having trouble finding a church that follows the New Covenant.
I don't believe what you say is true... the purpose is to keep the followers focused on the word of God and sounds like they followed teachings from the Old Testiment. Something about its better to stab your eyes out than be tempted to sin 🤷♂️
Your on the right track Cody. Many Godly men are having these same premonitions at the exact same time. We're with you.
I also left the church ! BECAUSE 🤨 Oral Roberts was becoming more rich 💰 and I was going broke! He started as a Master Card and Visa preacher ! 😤 then he also asked for cash !
From a 60 y/o divorced Christian lady, preparing to begin my new life as a homesteader, that was very helpful. I was touched by your heavan-sent wisdom, encouragement, your deep knowledge and your faith. God bless you and your wife as build yournew life together. I look forward to seeing your progress over rhe next few months and years. - Krissy (Colorado)
We are looking now for the right community to make this same leap. The hardest part is finding the place - the first step
Krissy, wish we were closer proximity wise, I would join your effort. But I can't leave my children in this area. God bless you💖
If you need a young 30 year old man who's good with his hands to help around the house lmk, im looking for a sugar mama
Krissy, Let's get acquainted? Christian widow lady in similar circumstances to yours. Perhaps we could be mutually beneficial to each other?
Krissy. I just returned to country living 2 years ago. I am working alone to start the homestead. My husband is in TX. Im in NY . I am managing with the strength of God. I pray we both find our local support group of like minded souls.
"I didn't want to bring embarrassment to my parents, then I realized they'll never watch my videos" But seriously, thank you for your candor.
@@oROBBIEo - He didn’t say that. Why be rude?
@@oROBBIEo He said he originally intended on not making this video while they were alive, but changed his mind.
Lately I have been earing people talk about the hope that Christ brings. I think what is needed is the courage God brings
Totally agree. Just brought this up in our prayer group. There are many generations who have been brought up just speaking on fluffy topics and they paint Christ as a loving, peaceful shepherd of men. They don’t really talk about the courage, tenacity, fight, devotion, group sufficiency, and communities that they built.
@@1mdadrian in this world in which we have come to idolize false idols, for example big tech and the thought that only they are right. It takes lots of courage to denounce them. Thought fighting does take courage I would argue it takes even more to speak to your opponents. Something the opposite side does not want to do. Thats why they censor. Pure lack of courage!
2 Timothy 1:7
Child molesters go to church every week. Some even work there! The cops are out arresting the victims who are now drug addicts.
The heart of man makes idols. Some idols are about our ethnicity or culture, others can be about creating a utopia here on earth. These idols are shared by leftists and conservatives alike. God desires that we worship Him in truth, forgetting these idols and responding to His truth in faith. When we consider His truths more important than the dangers presented by following them, then that is courage. Courage is born from faith. But be careful not to use God as a way to get our country back.
My parents were raised in a very similar church, no hospitals or Healthcare because that was not considered putting you faith in God to help you. They were fortunate enough to be able to see through it and come to their own understanding of salvation through the Bible before I was born, but I have so much family that I have never met and do not even know due to the church not allowing a relationship.
The fact you waited for them to pass and then made this tells me you have a heart of gold whether you go to church or not. Rare today...
Amen! The church I go to never stopped gathering, never mandated dress codes or seating arrangements, and never even stopped door to door evangelizing.
Впечатляющая речь. Странно осозновать, что на другой стороне планеты есть люди со светлыми убеждениями, чистыми мыслями и сильной волей. Бог в помошь, и пусть в твоих руках не уменьшится сил.
Unity 🤝
There are good people everywhere.
People are people that can do evil or they can do good. People choose and those choices can have long-lasting effects. People can also rethink their bad choices and teach others do not make those bad choices but rather good choices. Bad things do happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. Good and bad are the adjectives in front of the noun people and they can switch but the people are still people. It is good to see people from the other side of the planet noticing the similarity of people everywhere. God bless you.
AMEN! 🙏🏽
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My daughter in- law grew up and was raised in this religion and when she disagreed with it and questioned it she was removed and her family and friends shun her to this very day.
May I ask what religion that is? I'm only about 3 minutes into the video but I get the feeling he won't name them.
@@Somethin_Slix he's referring to the Jehovas witness belief.
@@dlivengood59 thank you, sir.
1:47 mark he says "rule #2, no Drs, no hospitals, nothing. That means having the elders set your broken bones". I don't know what group he's referring to but it's 100% not the Jehovah's Witnesses. They go to Drs just like the rest of us
@@Somethin_Slix it sounds like the Exclusive Brethren or Plymouth Brethren Christians but they use hospitals today. Maybe they didn't back in the day. Hard to say
I can honestly say, this is the absolute “first” time I have ever commented! Thank you sir. I’ve been sitting on the sideline for so long. Been tinkering with the idea of doing something with my church! I’ve found a direction! I’m going to reach out now and make that happen. Thank you sir and continue to do God’s work. Bless you!
Sincerely,
Patrick
Many who leave a "cult" have been so religiously abused that it keeps them repelled from any faith. I more than happy that you have a strong faith in God. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
I can relate to that a lot.
One of the most insidious ways Satan can use to sour the hearts of men towards God, is the mishandling of the word of God...
You ain't just "whistling Dixie" bubba... Mystery Religion Luciferian Organizations are designed to main and destroy hearts and souls...
I’m glad i clicked on this video. I have been pondering this “lone wolf” problem a lot lately, and it was good for me to hear your view and experience on the subject.
Follow Jesus and come together in fellowship. It's commanded ❤️
A lone wolf can do a lot of damage... but there is a reason why the sheepdog exists.
@@noahm44 DURING COVID AVOID INDOOR CONTACT WITH PEOPLE. BETTER TO DO CHURCH ONLINE.
@@noahm44 But Christ did NOT institute a highly organized church, He left a little group of believers and the Holy Spirit, who broke bread with their evening meal together. They practised baptism, healing and preaching and were missionary in outlook, VERY MISSIONARY. They practised godliness-adding to their faith and virtue. They also provided for the widows in need. They do not appear to have had set services like so many modern churches.
@@treelover1050 What part of covid makes any sense??? Open your eyes. It is order from chaos. Who does that? Jesuits and Free Masons do that. They are Satanic. Have you ever read or studide Germ Theory?? No evidence that a virus causes illness! Rockefeller started virus illness! It is Pseudo Science. That means its never been proven. Jesus man, Why do people believe what they are told and never look into it themselves???
Awesome word and testimony! We all should work hard to surround ourselves with brothers in Christ.
Cody, my elderly friend looked forward to your early videos! He never heard about your faith that I know of but you always brightened his day. He passed in 9112018. Thankyou for this.
Well said Cody. I've always stated that better to go into combat with five good men than a mob of a 100. Semper FI
I just heard a variation of this quote on the JOCKO podcast! Wise words man
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You didn't quit the church , you quit the building
I said it in another videotopic, you dont need all these men-made things and ideas to believe, you dont even need a bible, its all thought up and out by men, not god.
Great way of putting it…..
He did quit the church, the particular group he belonged to. He did not leave the Church, the elect of God (Romans 9), the invisible group of all believers by faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ. This group is made of individuals throughout the world, in many Bible-believing denominations, each relying on Gods grace for their salvation, provided in the death of Christ.
@@robber576 You sound like you have been brainwashed! Who told you "you don't even need a Bible?"
Exactly!
In this video, *I learned* a lot about you, *AND* I learned a lot about me. Longtime subscriber. Thank you Cody.
Most churches are now more concerned with income generation.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Revelation 3:16-17 KJV
Opinion based on no data. Incorrect, in my experience dealing with lots of different churches through being part of the leadership of a state wide home schooling org. Most are NOT concerned with income generation. There are a few notable exceptions. The exception does not prove the rule, this is a fallacious argument.
@@scooterp7009 I am basically almost an atheist and nihilist at this point. I only find perfection in nature, forests, deserts, woods, oceans. Those things that are not created by man. If there is a God. He did a great job with creation and now mankind just destroys creation and makes up rules for convenience and profit. If churches truly were concerned they would cancel their 503.3C tax exemption and go back to speaking the truth and I would give them respect again.
Maybe so and maybe not. Lots of women are no good too. But I never swore off the good ones (one) for the sake of the bad.
Not the lds church
You sound like my husband. You speak on the same issues and have similar ideas. He's a remarkable man. Luckily, we have two grown sons exactly like him. In the absence of the sort of group to which you refer (which would be ideal), my husband knows he can count on our sons, and they on him. I know your viewers are mostly men, but the fact is, you provide a plethora of insight into the mind of great men. It behooves women to listen and learn.
I as Woman agree wholeheartedly. The mind of a great Man is worth pledging a life to in a complete Union.
To Susan Smith and DL Haye -- Your husbands and children are blessed indeed. There are men in this country that would cut off an arm to have wives like you.
Susan smith you and I need to be friends. You have used two of my favorite words in this comment. Plethora and behoove! Please contact me
ABSOLUTELY 💯 % agree!! I have learned much from him on the mindset of a Godly man.
@@HarveyWysong It's sad that so many men and women, can't find that rare gem that would be perfect for them. Great minded people are scarce amid a sea of mediocrity. Most just go ahead and "settle"from among the pool of who is nearby and available--and end up unequally yoked.
I totally relate to your history of belonging to a church that is bound by do's and don't's. I grew up in a church with so many don't's and do's. When my husband was emotionally, spiritually, financially, sexually, and physically abusive to the point where I fled with my 4 children, the church and my family disowned me despite my physical signs of abuse. When I went through cancer, they never asked if I needed help or was okay. That is legalism. God really had to yank me out of that family because there are good things that kept me tied to them, just as you recounted. The tell-tale signs of betrayal come when there is a crisis. I am still looking for Bible believing Christians that support a single woman. Even though I am 65 years old, I am still considered dangerous. It is tough to leave a church, or in my case, be ex-communicated. I so appreciate your honesty. Thank you. I feel less alone.
Ma'am, perhaps look to the SDA (Seventh Day Adventist) church. I've spent my whole life looking for a true, bible-believing, no nonsense church and in them I found it. At the very least, check them out. What happened to you is appalling and not something any lady should have to go through. God bless.
Check out Assembly of God, most are Bible believing Christians!!
You are not alone I am 67 and been thur some of the same God will help as He always does my prayers are with you
DO NOT go to Assembly of God!!!!!! You WILL regret it!!!
Brave conversation. I applaud you speaking your truth.
One more reason I respect you. We might not pray the same, we might not vote the same, but I have immense respect for your content you produce and you.
Left the church you were born into, and Still a man of God. Great words brother🙌🏼
Yeah but he still seems to hold similar beliefs that would be the seeds for the controlling dogmatic behavior that made him leave his church in the first place.
@@rdear as in, hes still religious??....
@@switchtoodysee.ytsmells458 No. It's good that he still has God in his life. I'm referring to him still having very specific beliefs about the roles men and women have in his community and his take on wearing masks.
He actually said to leave your church if they asked you to wear a mask. That's nuts.
Nothing has
@@rdear Masks DO NOT work regarding covid. Hand washing is more effective. A face muzzle makes it more difficult to breathe, they're woefully leaky, and they are simply a visual sign of being a "good little follower".
Although I don't see eye to eye with you on everything you spoke about, I think your main message is so important. Community is something that has been lost over the years, and this is a great idea of how to get some of that back. I hope everyone is able to find the support they need, and give support to others.
I think the message of community is excellent. I think the messaging he is using around achieving it and what to look for is leaning on dangerous ground.
this man doesnt want a community he wants people to use as a leader
@@sigmatau7 I am curious if you care to elaborate on this at all. As someone who has never been a part of any sort of collective group, religious or otherwise, I thought his message was pretty wholesome and made a lot of sense to me.
@@juudaime34 I mean this sounds like he's prepping a militia. I don't believe for a second that having standardized nail guns supplies is simply that. And he kind of spills the beans near the end. He uses words like "resolve", "line in the sand", and "to the death". He gives so many wink winks and talks about he can't say what he wants to say. Cowardly really
Wow. Churches are like people, they have different personalities. Just because one is bad doesn’t mean they’re all bad. May you find a Godly church that speaks the Truth.
Unfortunately its pretty easy to find people that jave bad church experiences. The churches may not always be bad but mishandling of things can easily make people feel like outsiders. Like my church never reaching out to me when my parents divorced. I was 12 and had no way to get to church and my parents were looked down on so they quite attending. My youth pastor had my contact information bit never picked the phone up or sent me an email. Was the church a bad church? No bit their handling of it has made me uncomfortable in most churches for the past 15 years. My faith in God is strong. My faith in the church as we know it is week. And thats why a large ammount of younger people may retain their faith but ultimately leave the church.
Truth 😅
Churches are made up of imperfect people = None will be perfect. Just find one that preaches the truth and do your best to be a blessing.
Once people realize that "church" meaning the building is SECOND to knowing God for yourself; a true freedom is found.
1. Relationship with Jesus
2. going to Church if lead to by God himself.
It may not be the churches, could it be the message or the book/which book that message comes from?
In The USA, we march to the drumbeat we hear. There are 300 million people here, and our interaction educates us. Free agency is our most valued possession. There are forces in this world that attempts to steer us in its' direction. We may have to fight for the choice we make or we may be overcome against our will. Life is interesting, exciting, educational and oft times sad. The future is for you to deal with..
well said
Nothing but inspiration! I didn't think I could gain more respect for you than you've earned until now, but low and behold! You've amazed me in ways I can not explain. Just.... THANK YOU!
My wife is an escapee of the kingdom hall that works at the local hospital. When she worked in the E.R. she admitted so many young people who were shunned by their friends and family. Shunning often leads to suicide at least in our area.
Several years ago I was talking with my father about how I was planning to be able to defend my home, just me and my wife. My father is an Army veteran of Vietnam. He told me that it would be impossible for me to do it by myself and that I would need a group or community to be able to defend an area. He said to get with a group of like-minded neighbors and discuss what we thought we should do in case of an emergency of any kind even one involving weapons. I thought he made perfect sense. I would recommend the same to anyone. So your idea of getting a group of trusted like-minded men together makes perfect sense to me.
Oh, you mean like the KKK??
What about your dad? He is in our age group. Who do we work with? Our neighbors are dead or have moved away as our neighborhood has aged. I know there are millions of us out there whose.kids live far away, neighbors are gone, and we are isolated. All we have is ourselves, our food storage, and our weapons.
@@ellapresley8634 You just don't have a clue, do you?.
Who mentioned race anyway?
@@ellapresley8634 No not even close.
@@knitwit7082 That's all many people will have. I wish I had all the answers but I don't. Keep your Bible and your guns close they may be the only things you can rely on and don't let people know you have food stored. If you are not part of a group or have family or friends that you can trust and they are preparing also it's best if you keep some things to yourself. I wish you the best.
I'm deeply envious of your wisdom and motivation to put yourself out there and build your own sir. You're a lucky man if you're that confident there's enough like-minded people in your community willing to hear your call to take a step back here in the real world, I' no doubt would be digging my boots in right next to you, and one day may have too down the road 👍
My name is Adam Keefe from Massachusetts. Thank you so much for your honesty. Time's are tough enough without us berating one another..I come from technology background. It's close to impossible to survive now. Thank you again.
Wow. I didn’t know there was another group out there that could disown you like the Amish people when defectors leave the church. I was raised Amish, but fortunately, my parents left about the same time as I did. I am still a Christian believer. I’m glad I found this video of you with a piece of your past. I have been subscribed to you for only a month. I find you a very interesting and helpful person.
What’s the Amish lifestyle like? Do you remember much? Very curious
My folks were Amish, so are most of my aunts, uncles, many cousins, and a lot of them left, but have the background. I'm thankful for the Amish/Mennonite background, but have a lot of ancestral idols and demons to "exorcise" from my family lineage-generational curses. (Those third and fourth generational kind) Lots of prayer. God bless you.
@@arisenprestige5717 I remember all of it. I get random flashbacks everyday. I’m glad to have been raised Amish, but I wouldn’t want to do it again, if that makes any sense. I was very sheltered and underprivileged. This just made me vulnerable to religious vultures when I left the Amish. I didn’t get the opportunities kids have today. But I had a happy childhood nonetheless.
I was raised as a Jehovahs Witness and they too disown (disfellowship) those who do not tow the line. I haven't spoken to many of my lifelong best friends for many years. It is such a shame that otherwise loving communities can turn on their own due to basic ideological differences.
Have you heard of the Jehovah's Witnesses? They've mastered shunning!!!
Well said, Cody! My close friends and our families have been living this mindset for years. Just this past week, one of ours emerged from the illness with nothing after two months without work, and voiced a need. We all showed up for him and helped him through with resources and love. It means something! When I had a tree drop in the backyard, my buddy was there within hours helping me limb up the tops and start dragging them to the curb.
When churches began shutting down due to fear of pestilence, it was easy to see who had control over those churches. God doesn't operate through fear. We should fear nothing - if we are living in Christ. Shame on those churches, and thank you for sharing your revelation from the Spirit.
Continued Blessings...
This actually makes a lot of sense as to who you are. I've always been able to tell you had a different upbringing. Your raising has a lot to do with the person you become later in life. I'm not judging, good or bad it's helped make you the man you are today. Thanks for sharing!
Just seeing this video now. I needed this now more than ever. May God bless you and your family and the world.
I loved this video, though it probably should have been titled "Why I left the cult" rather than "the church". The kind of community you're talking about is what SHOULD happen within the church, but a church that is not, a cult. I hope people will seriously consider developing these kind of close bonds and groups that can be mutually self-supporting and self-sustaining. Great stuff!
It does seem that we thought we could replace tribalism with consumerism. The idea that "the system' replaces the tribe.
I agree the community bond and closeness is very important but without the cultists control
@@ricksargent8754 religion is not needed for strong community
Well considered and well said.
@@Rainaman- I mean I guess, sure helps though
I really enjoyed this. There is so much truth to this. The lone wolf life style only works for so long. The brotherhood works and is sustainable. We all need a brotherhood. I'm really glad you have one now, I'm working on my brotherhood too.
I left a similar situation in a different “church”. Much that you stated was exactly the same. Thank you for sharing your truth, your story and trusting that some of us out hear will not only appreciate it but find the advice beneficial. What a great testimony to the life you have created and the person you have become.
By the "pestilence," does this guy mean Covid-19?
Thank you for this, I wish I had you as a friend and neighbor, there aren't many people like you in my country.
I’m still active duty military (10 years and counting). I am increasingly uncomfortable with our trajectory. I love seeing Americans banding together. I back you and your god-given right to do so. Good luck to you, I’m fortunate to have several like-minded men in my life and we talk about this topic often.
Hang tough brother. I'm retired AF '92-2012. The culture of the military always changes depending on who's in the WH. It's tough now as it always was with liberals in control. It will change.
Stay in. Stand up. They're trying to get the good men to leave. Dont.
scary to think i go to basic in a couple days and when i come out what the world is gonna be like
Hang on there. We need people on the inside.
@@brycemcclure2401my son finished basic/AIT about 6 months ago. He went national guard so once he was done with AIT he started collage. He is thinking about going full time. I was regular Army for 4 years and about 6 years in the guard. It changes yearly depending on who’s in office, hang in there… we need young men like you more than ever in history right now. If not for your type, America will fall! Drive on soldier!!!
Thank you for this video, sir. (I saw it on my feed weeks ago and didn't watch right away. That was a mistake.) This subject, particularly the relying on others part, has really been weighing heavily on me lately. You see, I was diagnosed with a rheumatological condition at age 29. (Turned out I'd had it since age 18 undiagnosed.) I limped (literally, come to think of it) through continuing to work for about a year until I actually had to call my father to come help me walk from my truck to the front door of the house one day after work. (I couldn't do it. My ankles, knees, and hips had swollen and stiffened up that much during the ~30 minute drive home from working a 10 hour shift on concrete floors in a warehouse.) Long story short, that event convinced me I had to take the illness seriously and it ended up leading to filing for disability. Without going into great detail (in an already too long comment that nobody will likely read anyway) I'm now 44 years old and I have pretty much been living life as if I am dead already for the past 14 years. (I deliberately hid myself away. I didn't want to bring others into my "misery", having "lost" everything I had ever been able to do. Basically, I no longer even felt like a man anymore.) But, then I met my now wife a little over 5 years ago. She simply wouldn't take no for an answer when I told her she didn't want to be involved with a "broken down man". We had pretty much been living like most folks until last year (2020). Now watching things I have read most of my life in the Bible, many of which I couldn't wrap my mind around exactly how they were going to unfold while growing up, begin to unfold in such an unmistakable "convergence", it has lit a fire under me to teach my wife everything I know about just basic things like hunting and being more self-reliant. But, I'm struggling mightily just to stand and walk to take/show her.
ALL of the above to say... I've come to the point now where I think I've finally realized that I'm just not a lone wolf after all. I've started reaching out to friends and family and I'm trying to build that sort of "support system" you're talking about. For me, a big part of the problem I have is the general sense of "worthlessness" from not being able to physically return "favors". (I'm not going to be able to grab a toolbelt and help someone in that way anymore... and I struggle greatly just knowing that, much less encountering from time to time. It's torturous to see so many "lazy bums" today who just don't "want" to work for anything while I'd give almost anything to be able to again.) But, I guess I'll just have to find other ways to help others because I feel better about reaching out to others after watching this video than I have in years. I have to do it for my wife... and myself.
May God continue to bless you, good sir.
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Use your intellect and motivation to create something. Something your disability can’t touch. Teach others, maybe get rich snd bless others?
I don’t know- you’re just worth more to mankind, your wife, and to God than the shackles of your health and I see you are bigger than your disability and more powerful than you think.
I read your whole comment, and I can’t say I know where your at or how you feel, we are fighting different battles. But I can tell you that your worth much more than your physical limitations. And I also know that God has a plan for you that you can’t comprehend and he cares for you and loves you. God has a way of turning things that feels like a curse into his glory. He can use you as a light brighter than anyone that doesn’t have your struggles in a dark world. If it is in his will I pray that God makes you whole and heals you completely. And if not that he will give you grace and strength through it all. 🙏🏼
I'm in the same boat. I will take your advice and reach out too. Thank you and God bless you.
God gives us all gifts. I've struggled with pain and health issues since 2003 or earlier. I'd been a very busy do everything Mother of three. It was just like being hit by a semi and I didn't know what to do or who I was anymore. I still had my belief in God Jesus and Holy Spirit. Which saved my life. My faith and God's absolute goodness and love has been my compass and my supply for everything I've needed. He hasn't let me down. It hasn't been as I'd liked in many ways. Still in the end it's brought me into a closer relationship with Him which is far more important. The Word of God never stops giving. I'll never know it all or even pretend to understand it all. But I believe that I have a purpose on the planet if I'm still breathing. I may not be as fast and able physically as I was but oh well! That happens to most of us as time goes by. I still believe in the power of God to heal me. I'm believing for many many things and for many people. I have always loved people. Most people. Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself. I'm in! Whatever He says goes!
We all have gifts to give. Even if it's a smile or a hug, a you sure look nice today, it's amazing how hungry people are for simple human kindness. Lonliness is rampant! I know the sting of it myself. But I know that I have a purpose and a destiny and I'm listening for God to lead me there. I have that hope. Good days bad days I know God is for me and that makes all the difference. And so I seek the Lord. God bless all y'all out there. I'm praying for you all. I couldn't have imagined the things going on right outside my apartment door just a few years ago. Times are hard for most people. I don't know how people live without the Lord in their lives. I couldn't. Color me grateful! And never give up. Blessings are around the corner. I'm counting on it! 🙏🙏🙏
Virtually the exact type of "church" that I was raised in. All Christians still have an Adamic nature to contend with. There so many phenomenal attributes, but the bottom line is serving Christ in truth and humility. Being in the world but not of it.
Tricky balance...
As a former Jehovah’s Witness, I appreciate this.
Same
Same
Same here.
How many of us here are exjw?
As do i
Wow, I clicked this expecting perhaps some sort of rant. Instead I got one of Wranglerstar's most personal, best well-made videos. I don't share the same religious beliefs as him (I'm muslim) though I've been watching his stuff ever since I found some of his timber framing videos some 10 years ago, but I agree with so much of this. Such good advice, and I don't say that as someone bestowing an honor, but as someone in awe who has had their eyes opened. I feel, perhaps, a better title could have been, "How to Build a Community".
Man, how refreshing it is to finally hear someone on the same page. Man was not created to be alone. Not only at home but his extended network - other like minded men that are willing to draw a line and take a stand when it comes to being in step and protecting each other against the damages of a torrential rain storm. I am incredibly blessed to have that support. But it has taken years and lots of effort to achieve.
When church folks let you down it hurts so much because you love them, that’s why it’s hard to leave them too. It’s not easy and it’s not cut and dry.
Being " stricken from the record" is not the end of the world.
Dear Cody
I have been a long time subscriber to your videos/channel and have really enjoyed your content. As of recently I have seen a major shift in your videos that has made me uneasy. I have thought on this a while and wanted to make a well informed response to your videos, not to speak out of emotion but rather love. This shift I have noticed is one of fear and violence rather than of Christ-like love. In many videos you have talked specifically about preparedness such as body armor, night vision, huge ammo stock piles... etc. Im a gun loving Texan just as much as the next guy, but there comes a point at which our "preparedness" becomes our God instead of our devotion to Christ. I am encouraged that you feel so strongly about protecting your family and friends as do I, but the recent video for a call to militias has overstepped those bounds. I agree that God called his people to battle in certain instances in the Bible, but He also called us to Peace just as many times. Many examples in History show greater "manliness" than taking up arms; Martin Luther King Jr, BonHoeferr, Corrie Ten Boom, etc.
The night Jesus was arrested (Luke 22) one of his disciples cut off the ear of a guard but Jesus told them to stop what they were doing and further went on to heal the ear. Other examples of Gods men not taking up arms would be (Daniel, The 3 in the fiery furnace, david against saul). God says that He has appointed Government's (1 Peter 2) and we are to obey unless it contradicts His Word. I would argue that many of your so called "contradictions of Gods word" are only your interpretation. The whole mask debate is not as cut and dry as you make it. Paul says that to those who do not do what in their heart they know they should then to them it is sin. If a christian believes they should wear a mask to help their fellow believers then that is up to them. My wife and I attend a church that briefly wore mask, but this does not mean we should leave this church as you would call us to do. A mask and sound theology are independent of each other.
A true manliness is someone who is likened after Jesus. According to your videos, a man is someone who:
- lives off the grid
- wont allow his wife to have a job
- has body armor
- has a militia
- doesn't do dishes or laundry
- has his "kits" in order
- etc
these things are not what true manhood look like. Many great believers live in the cities and are doing amazing work for Christ even if they have "help their wives with some house duties". I would urge you to reconsider putting fear into your subscribers about going into a city without body armor or a full gauntlet of weapons. Put your faith in Christ that he will protect you. There is much work to be done in the cities in America and Im afraid you want no part in helping the lost in those cities. I live in Dallas and I can guarantee you that I can walk through downtown without getting shot, I do it on a daily basis. It is not as bad as you make it out to be. There is a time and a place for defense but don't get that confused with going out and looking to start a war.
Finally please consider how your words are affecting all of your subscribers. Many of them are young men and they need a true example of what manhood should be. A true man is not scared of every noise and has to go grab their gun, or person wearing a mask, but one who looks like Jesus and has no fear of what humans may do to them. Matthew 10:28 says "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell".
In love,
Jesse
Fully prepared but not needing it is quite different than halfway prepared because it seems too aggressive. Who thinks like that? Maybe its because you havent heard the plans to destroy a certain type of freedom loving people the elites are openly sharing?
I agree with a lot of the points you made Jesse.
These are quite different. If it were any other time I’d agree with you.
Watchman on the wall are needed, building with one hand while protecting with the other.
The word is specific
Thank you, Jesse. I wholeheartedly agree with all that you’ve said.
Nehemiah prayed to God, and then posted a guard.
You had better believe that if body armor, night vision and long range weaponry were available to him at the time, he'd have deployed it.
The fact that a guy like this has a TH-cam channel with almost 2 million subscribers is really wild, you wouldn’t expect a youtuber to be like this
@@wishicouldspel you just don’t think of a guy like him when you think of a youtuber
The people that created this country you this day would come and told us what to do
@@wishicouldspel dude I like his videos I was just saying it’s a different type of channel
It was written for times like this they knew the time would come.
It is perfectly clear to me ,where is the confusion
United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Such language has created considerable debate regarding the Amendment's intended scope.
@@connorhfishing213 the fact that TH-cam allowed it to grow this much should be a major red flag.
I read you loud and clear and am on the same frequency. A band of brothers for Christ....Now and forever Amen!
Video title: "Why I left the church..."
2 minutes in: "I will not be saying why I left the church"
Right on Cody! Just reading Wild at Heart for the second time and the modern, soft, passive Christian man isn’t what we are designed to be.
Amen!
"No hospitals"
Wow... Having had appendicitis hit me in my youth, this kind of environment growing up would have caused me to die (in all likelihood). Congratulations on allowing yourself to choose the good as you saw it and leave the bad.
Best wishes to anyone struggling with their own similar situations.
Appreciate you sharing your story up to the current moment. Thanks for the encouragement. We are in it together.
Some of my ancestors were Cathars. These people were Christians without hierarchy or accumulation of church wealth. It sounds like you have moved closer to this mode of worship, in other words, practicing the faith without needing the backup of a large organization, or strict rules which do not aid in our walk. All excellent ideas. As far as being able to defend ourselves, I’m all for that too. I think if I lived around there where you are, we would eventually be in the Sam alliance. All the best.
Cathars are *NOT* Christians. They are Gnostics and virtually all Christian denominations view them as heretics, like they view Mormons.
If anything, it sounds like he moved towards being more of a Baptist. Baptists are more about the individual worship and the church is there not to serve a central function.
@Lancter Mann --- there was more to the Cathars than just the lack of hierarchy. They rejected the idea of a "good creator" - it was Gnosticism. I too have a Gnostic view of the material order.
Catharism, along with other gnostic sects, is also dualist and would technically make you a polytheist and *not* a Christian. You’re allowed to dislike hierarchical church structure but Catharism is much more than that. It believes that there are two gods, one good and one bad, which might make sense at first because Christianity has Satan as an evil power, but he isn’t equal to the one true God. Truly believing there are two deities means you don’t believe God is all powerful because he’s been set equal to another and this pridefully puts mankind as the highest power, choosing between good and evil, rather than the Christian idea that good (God, truth) will always win and that evil (Satan, lies) has no creative power and only exists as distortion of good.
@@jacobhayes4085 it's not "prideful" that Gnostics realized that Adamkind's sense of justice and rightness was derived from the highest spirit in existence. They looked at the material order with that sense of justice and rightness and were left with the realization that there could not legitimately be a creator deity who was all powerful, all knowing, and all present - unless that deity had some serious character flaws. This is called the crisis of theodicy.
The Orthodox church side skirted all of this by declaring that in some future state, everything will be set right, despite the entire New Testament's insistence that the parousia would be in their generation - even from the mouth of Jesus.
But, the Orthodox church also had to blame the predatory nature of survival by killing sentient life to preserve sentient life on Adamkind - they extrapolate this out of the Genesis 3 narrative, which doesn't work for a conceptualized thinker because this is the psychological phenomenon where the abusive, neglectful, addicted parent blames the child for the parent's own inability to create a positive environment.
@@michaelallen1154
“Adamkind’s sense of justice and rightness was derived from the highest spirit in existence” Yes, this highest spirit is God.
“Unless that deity had some pretty serious character flaws” A monotheistic abrahamic God has no character flaws. That’s kind of the foundation of the religions. To believe otherwise is putting man’s valuation of character traits above God Himself, which is pride. It is incredibly prideful and foolish to look at the whole history of mankind and take away that God is the one with character flaws. That higher standard of character that you’re judging according to is God Himself. The flaws and shortcomings you might observe in Him are actually in ourselves and taken advantage of by Satan, who happens to be another fallen creature consumed by pride. Theodicy is not a crisis unless you’re playing the blame game and unable/unwilling to accept responsibility for your own nature. In life that’s either immaturity or insanity, so it has no place in any decent theology. Theodicy is easily resolved when you stop asking why God permits evil and start asking “why do I choose evil?” God gave us a free will and we often use it for evil. It’s that simple. You don’t need a second deity to explain pride and temptation, just another creature whom we call Satan. Because he isn’t a god, he has no creative power, only manipulating that which God has already created.
Orthodoxy isn’t really skirting anything because God exists outside of time, and that future where all is right is just a part of the eternal present for the all powerful God, regardless of what we as humans observe in the dimension of time that doesn’t affect God or His nature and will.
God was fully capable of creating a positive environment, which He did to the fullest extent and allowed Adam and Eve to live in the garden. They also threw this positive environment away, don’t forget. Mankind has a fallen nature, where we must acknowledge that our own free will brought about punishment. Adam and Eve did not check in with God and let their own Pride get them kicked out of the garden. The same way Cain did not seek out God and immediately resorted to murder. Life is full of random illogical inconsistencies, and any functional adult can grapple with that, unlike Cain. He did not talk to God to try to understand, he just killed. When a person resorts to murder, we don’t blame their parents for “failing to create a positive environment”, we throw the person in jail because everyone knows murder is wrong. You only blame God in this situation if you’re already predisposed to believe God is faulty and man isn’t responsible. Remember that Satan is called the accuser. He is always wrong but gets by through accusing and shifting blame to anyone else.
I’m hoping you one day find your way back to God from the heresy you’ve fallen into. Prayers and goodbye.
Actually bud yeah kind of messed up the story. The people that came to Abraham after he rescued his nephew Lot, were the people from the city that was attacked. They just wanted their family and would allow Abraham to profit from having rescued the city. Abraham was not willing to profit from doing the good that he intended to do anyways. He gave the 10th of the goods to Melchizedek, they gave the rest to the people who it belong to.
That experience of losing your first cousin is absolutely heartbreaking for all of the obvious reasons. Being a father of three young children I am absolutely grateful for the care modern medicine can provide.
Near our farm, in the middle of our neighbours farm is an old Empire Loyalist cemetery that was used by a family until the 1920s. One of the most recent grave markers is of a 20 year old mother and her newborn son, who passed during childbirth. Made me feel especially grateful for my wife and children.
Life is fragile and sometimes heartbreaking but it is also good.
I’m from central iowa and there are small cemeteries in corn fields or in the woods by river bottoms all around the state. One particular one was written about in an old history book of the county because it was a pioneer cemetery and some family friends that are farmers said hey I think that cemetery is probably still there. It was there neighbors and they knocked on the door to go check it out and of course the landowner knew it was there but very few people knew it exists. They went back there and I went with them another time and all the graves are from children who died from childbirth or various diseases the pioneers got in the 1850s when much of the west was starting to get settled. It’s really hard to read those old gravestones but it’s sad because most of the graves are kids. Much harder times back then
The absence of modern medicine is nonsensical, but if you believe the jab…with another jab…and possible another jab in the near future is going to save you…good luck. 👍👍
Cody, thank you for sharing this. My parents had a similar experience to yours. They never forced us into a church as children but they made us have a relationship with the lord. I never knew why but now I understand. This really rings home with me because I always heard my parents talk about it. You are a more mighty man than I ever will be. You remind me a lot of my father, and I would follow him to the ends of the world. Bless you & yours Cody.
I feel the same way about what the churches did Here in alberta canada we had pastors put in jail, churches confiscated ect. Not any churches standing up to defend, only mocking and justifying this persecution of their own.
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn:
What would things been like [in Russia] if during periods of mass arrests people had not simply sat there, paling with terror at every bang on the downstairs door and at every step on the staircase, but understood they had nothing to lose and had boldly set up in the downstairs hall an ambush of half a dozen people?
Gulag Archipelago is an amazing book.
Cody, I love hearing what you have buzzing around in your noodle ... never gets old. This is the reason you have 1.84MM subscribers. Excellent stuff!
Not christian myself, but I share many fundamental christian values. Having a group of capable likeminded men who are there for each other for anything is one of the most important things I'm working on at the moment.
Nothing is stronger than faith in God, knowing that God loves you and you love God, and that you will fight for Him ‘till the death of you is the strongest mindset you can have.
@@wotwot9754 which is why I fear most religious folks. That mind set plus radicalization is a dangerous person.
What I find most interesting as reading the scriptures for myself mainly Christ's teachings in Matthew Luke and John. Is what major difference bibles teaches vs what clergymen teach .it's almost like history repeats itself moredn day Sanhedrin phrases subverting and undermining God word for profiteering . No wonder they hated Christ and wanted him dead he exposed hyprocry of modern religion at the time.
@@777dragonborn most definitely. The way the bible is often taught in a modern church setting is largely what drove me away from the church in the first place. Of course it was more than that, but it was a strong starting place
This is great Cody.. so great. I haven’t tuned in in a long time but I wish you the best and appreciate seeing how your path has evolved. Much love to you guys.. Ben
Ben, you are a Legend. Thank You for all that you do brother
@@maztuckwell Aw thanks!
The most memorable thing about the story of Abraham and Lot was when Abraham met Melchizedek that is a real eye opener
Melchizedek was Shem.
@@kenisfree8410 Melchizedek was Jesus.
This sorrows me to think that those calling themselves Christians would treat you this way. It breaks my heart to hear these stories of pain from people of bad church experiences, personally not experiencing it and not understanding how people could act this way and claim to follow God's Word and live in Christ. My brothers I urge you, those who have experienced this as well, to seek a true church. A Christ centered group of people who seek to help and love each other no matter ones decisions that would guide and love each other to a better life on this Earth with Christ in heart. Mr W, and those reading, I pray for you and your family that God may keep you safe and protect you. Stand strong with the Spirit against the evil spirits and deceivers of this world. Be safe and stay in the Word. It is a struggle each day in this evil world but together the Body of Christ, in accordance to His Will and His Way can stand strong together, to spread the gospel and show Christ's love to one another. Thank you for sharing this. I hope you have a blessed day and keep safe. Stand strong brother.
Myth if you stand for truth? Where does that begin? For me at my name. It's the first thing anyone sees and using says that I stand by what I say, right wrong popular or not. As such I am careful to consider what I say before I say it. After the name comes the question of content. You say find a true church? What is that? I look out into the world and wonder?
The other day speaking with someone of God religion salvation, there was just so much error in the views expressed. Where did that come from?
I spend hrs most days do exactly this, addressing the questions people have to do with church. If it was easy I don't think there would be hundreds of denominations saying no this is the truth.......
So when you say find a good church do you mean one that fits your particular views? Or do you mean one that teaches those taught by Yashua? Or do you like so many think those are the same thing?
I would ask if you know enough to say so then what are you there to learn?
Anyway just a few thoughts.
@@patrickedgington5827 Brother Patrick, the true Church is the universal body of Christ, indwelled by the third person of the Triune Godhead, the Holy Spirit. This Church is both seen and unseen. I believe brother Wranglerstar was a Seventh Day Adventist, or some kind of spin-off. Sounds different here, but I thought I heard him say that. Maybe he's an Adventist now and some other worse sectarian member as a kid.
As for your Yahshua, you mean Jesus, and it's ok to use the Hebraism, but the New Testament was written in Greek. In fact the Hebrew Scriptures are unknown in any ancient text, but only the Septuagint. The Masoretes did re-create the canonical OT, and the Isaiah scrolls from the DSS do match perfectly with the MSS, a testament to their diligence as scribes and the supernatural preservation of the scripture.
The Lord's will is without a doubt unity: "I would that you be one even as I and the Father are one."
Paul says, "I would that you say the same things."
Now this isn't the case, but there is more agreement today on the basics of the Faith than probably ever.
It's so important to keep the narrative arc of the new covenant in mind. The New Testament follows after the creation of the Church by many years, through a process of selection and preservation much like that which codified the OT canon. By the second century AD we can be fairly sure that there was a compiled New Testament much like our 27 book one.
So we only know the teachings of Jesus by the scripture. Josephus is hardly a witness. There really isn't anything else extant.
But it's important to keep the cart behind the horse.
So, I do as you do, spend hours a day arguing for the inspired truth of Christ according to what is written, and I appeal to history as well. I would love to answer any question you can pitch at me. Give me your best curve ball. And then warm up for the batter's box, and I'll ask you some questions.
@@duncescotus2342 No, I mean Yashua, most defiantly not Jesus. Now some will argue over the vowel (e) rather than (a) but the sound is an (a) and there were no vowels in ancient Hebrew, so that’s open to debate but what is not is the name itself…. Sure, the scriptures were written in Greek; is that what you are reading?
The book of Ιησούς του Ναυή; the book of Jesus? Or do you refer to it as the book of Joshua?
Why anyone would wish to use a name other than that which He was called is beyond me? The only reason I can think of is that they don’t know better?
My Name is Patrick; I lived in Almaty for a while were the (i) is sounded as a hard (e) and yes, they called me Patreek but they didn’t call me Jake? I don’t know what Ιησούς sounds like in Greek, I do know Jesus sounds nothing at all like Yashua.
As for the denomination Wranglerstar grew up in; I didn’t go into that. His current views again that is beyond the scope of my original comment.
I did ask what is the true church and sure it’s the body with the infilling of the Spirit….that is the correct definition but all the denominations; hundreds, will tell you that yes that is their view?
Now the SDAs will also tell you they are the only ones getting saved? They follow the law you see and most others don’t and so there you go?
The Mormons will tell you….no its just them after all they have two books and the rest of us just have the one….so they have a more complete revelation???
I understand these are fringe views and most are closer to the center but they are there, separate from the rest for basically similar causes….and even if they all did agree and they all did talk the talk it would not mean they were the true church….
That must be defined by biblical faith and you bring up faith?
My finding when it comes to faith is that while everyone talks about it few if any can properly define it….
Some can and I do come across its correct use every so often but rarely.
I would say if a person can at least point to it and properly speak to the what, how, and where, of it they at least have that going for them. Again that happens very rarely…..
@@patrickedgington5827 just following along because I want to know this "true church" too.
@@GameTimeWhy Well to find it you are going to have to understand what it is you're looking for. All those views, all saying no not that way this way. My wife asked me, why am I any different and the truth is that's a fair question.
When I speak to most believers the language they employ is generally the same, but what is not is their expectations.
Some will say no one really hears God these days?
That is not scripture. Yashua said my sheep know My voice, and they follow me.
Sin is.....that is sin was a problem. Many focus on it, make it the measure, (Lordship salvation) and again sure sin is not good but it is also not our problem. Yashua dealt with that at the cross. He did so because we could not, so if that's what going on with a group I would say they are not the church.
There are those that think God is a talisman of sorts and through that they have power....again that sounds close, there is power but the power one has in the Spirit flows past you not through you.
The true church loves the Lord not power, not works, not an assurance of salvation, they love Him the person.
To love Him you have to know Him just as you would a brother, a father, a friend. So many believe and think of that as knowing, talk of it as knowing, when in truth it is knowing about.
Then others who have heard of Him, who have believed come knocking at their door to know more, and they are welcomed, told yes we know everything you need to know to be saved. Yet they are blind thinking they see.
If you think God is real why not seek Him out? Why not ask Him? Why look for Him in religion?
Not only does God speak in a voice you can recognize, if you are not hearing Him you are not His.
It makes no difference what you know, what you do, how you sing, or what great works you think you have done.
Many will say to me in that day LORD did we not do all this in your name?
Even as they are being turned away they are still sure of themselves? So much so they question Him? These will never see the truth and man they sound so convincing. Nothing is more convincing than one who is so sure.
But the true church walks in the Spirit, they are not believers in the Spirit they have no need to be, they live by faith.
The true church must know what that is?
The lost do not know. They think both are the same thing.
True...They are difficult to separate.
All are believers both those with faith and those without.
The difference is where that belief comes from. For most, it comes from an argument.
That intellectual agreement with the word is not faith, and will not save anyone. At some point we were all believers like that and James says to do that, to be that, is to do well, but even demons do as much and more. They believe and tremble.
A saved believer comes to their belief from faith.
The key to the door is FAITH
what it is what it is not most of all where you get it and how? That is found in scipture.....so my wife asked and the answer is I am not saying this is the way scripture is saying this is the way.
From a personal encounter with God.
So the true church learn about Him and believe, at some point they desire not the knowledge of Him, but Him, and that cry out, casting everything else aside in their hearts.
Imaging Mary seeking His body at the tomb. All she has left of Him now, and even that is gone?
How is she seeking Him? That is a picture of the true church. Find that.
I think that it's actually amazing that you're not reading a script. You're literally just pulling the words from your heart and able to completely share a full story.
Thanks for bringing this to attention. It's honestly spoken. Struck me the same.
Learn a trade along the way you'll pick up many other trades skills. And friends who become your family.
Cody is an amazing storyteller. I always get sucked in.
Yep, that is impressive. I know of a President who had that ability👍🏻
@@georgiaboy6426 Obama?
@@prepped8551 Lol no, Obama like Biden always need a teleprompter or script to talk. He's talking about #45 Donald J Trump, he can talk for hours off script.