Jesus - The Smartest Way to Build Your Life
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In this video, I talk about Jesus, the Bible (The Gospels in the New Testament), The Book of Matthew, priorities, attention, regret, time, virtue, success, and building your best life.
In The Book of Matthew, Jesus said, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” So according to Jesus, the wise man builds his house on rock, while the fool builds his house on sand. And as you’ll see, to me, this is clearly a metaphor for the smartest way to build your life. What does it mean to build your life on rock instead of sand, and how do we do that? That’s what I’m gonna explore in this essay.
Let’s start at the beginning: what does it mean to build your life on rock instead of sand? Building your life on rock means that you’re building your life on a strong foundation, and if you build your life on a strong foundation, you won’t fall apart when hard times inevitably come. You’re able to survive and thrive in any tragedy. All the effort that you put into building your life won’t have been wasted, because your work stands the test of time. You’ll have this constant feeling of moving forward, and you won’t be regretful of how you spent your time. But building your life on sand means that you’re building your life on a shaky foundation, and if you build your life on a shaky foundation, you will fall apart when hard times inevitable comes. When tragedy strikes, you’ll find that much of the effort that you put into building your life has been a waste of time. You’ll feel frozen, or as if you’re moving backwards, and you’ll be regretful. You’ll say to yourself, “why did I waste my time on those things which don’t matter now?” or, ”why did I think those things were so important?” A lot of your time will have been spent in vain, and you’ll find yourself having to rebuild your life once more. So how do we get it right from the start? How do we build our life on rock instead of sand?
The life we build depends on how we spend our attention. Our attention is our most valuable resource, and it’s limited. So how do we decide how to spend it? How we spend our attention is determined by our priorities.And all priorities fall into one of two categories: time-dependent priorities and timeless priorities. So what does it mean, then, to build a house on rock? It means building a life where your highest priority is a timeless one.
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Jesus had a lot of good teachings that sadly get overlooked or warped into something malignant by people seeking power over others. I wish more people who consider themselves Christians would actually strive to live and behave as he did.
Amen! I wish that we didn’t have greed in the world! Greed sucks
Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who know of Jesus but don't follow Him. I also wish they would put their pride aside and put His teachings into practice. Peace.
@@MagusKali I think it’s sad that there are people in this world like that who believe in him who don’t follow him.
@@Gonzoweirdo1 The way I see it, they would follow Him if they believed Him.
Also he clearly stated that he is the ONLY way, truth, and life. Only person to get saved through. No other way
Timeless priorities I can think of: Learning (mentioned), curiosity, authenticity, gratitude, creativity
Humility
No self righteous
Loving
Praying
> Finding faith hopefully Peaceful (method and goal)
29 years old, this just changed my life. Thank you.
Hey, so whats your plan?
I’m 29 also, 30 in almost a month. Peace and blessings to you on your journey. ♻️
19
Didn't entirely change my life
But yes learnt something new
@@jinxabyss1484 you need 10 years for entirely change your life
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God is timeless. Building a relationship with him is eternal and he should be the foundation of everything we do.
Amen !!
Facts. But who or what is God?
I tried to define him (it, her, them) and could not do so definitively.
The best I could come up with is, Love, married to Wisdom.
And even then, how do I define Love? As the all encompassing force which pervades all things. How do I define Wisdom? As the negation of all that is false or corrupt.
In other words and as simply as i can say it, God is: all that is, minus all that is not.
In other words, God is the only real reality.
My two cents, spend as you wish.
Jesus' message is that our timeless priority should be Love.
I would highly recommend anyone to read the Bible and see what it says. I guarantee your life will be transformed.
To learn and then to teach is also to love and to be radically honest. Easy stuff.
But you, salter of salt and lighter of candles, must also call out to the brethen: let us not ferment with hypocrisy, let us not ferment coveting power, fame, cash nor eternal youth. Just serve and chill, should be easy yet we cling.
Will we listen to our Master or keep seeding death?
@Gabrielle Parker can you point these verses out for me? I think i may have read a different translation than you, because I didn't see such.
However, i will tell you what I did see, i saw verses that advocated compassion toward others. I saw verses that encouraged humility (defined as viewing others as equal to yourself rather than below you, including slaves and women). Slavery and oppression of the gentler sex existed as a fact of life for most people throughout history, however thru the prompting of enlightened people who came into contact with a loving God, people began to question the oppressive institutions and saw a need to bring balance to the world by right action.
Let's take slavery for example, slave owners would treat their slaves like animals or worse and considered them to be scum and would force them to work Non-Stop with terrible living conditions. The Hebrew law implemented a day of rest for all including slaves and animals. It also implemented away for slaves to become free (considering that in most civilizations and cultures throughout history once a slave you were slave for life and even your children if you had any would be slaves).
But still I would like you to try to convince me of the veracity of your claim.
I'm not a close-minded bigot. I'm not going to beat you over the head with a Bible. I want an honest and open conversation with you.
@@imagin.e.ternity most of the Old Testament.
@Gabrielle Parker it doesn't support anything. It's a historical document riddled with parables. It doesn't make any political statements.
@@MsAliwalker Especially the part where slaves are set free every 7 years?
To the *worthwhile person* seeing this, your dream is not dead. Don’t allow the past and current pains and hurts stop and define you. You’re more than a conqueror. Rise up and put yourself together. Keep pushing your future depends on it. I wish you all the best in life ❤️
I wish you the same ❤️
😭❤️
Many thanks!!
The way enlightened people word advice is so much better than the avg advice. Thanks
what a coincidence, just opened youtube and found this video uploaded like in 2 minutes lol - first time...
@@metruna I agree!! I love these :)
Same it's my first time too
Please never stop what you doing. I thank God for your life, you are truly a gift for this generation.
Exactly, don't run behind money, work with what you love and the money will come to you as a side effect.
The beauty of this interpretation here is that christians will say the foundation is the word of god which is indeed a timeless priority. For the non religious, learning and a willingness to embrace uncertainty and your failures brings you a sense of power and comfort similiar but different than the power of faith in god. Two paths to the same form of enlightenment.
Yes because even without faith the teachings are a great help when it comes to lufe!
I cannot overstate how excited I am for these videos on exploring all the religions. Something that is on my list but its so good to get your condensed views on it. Too hype.
@@goodgoyim9459 ha ha ha. Nice one
@@goodgoyim9459 In the Middle Ages, there were also the teachings of Jesus in Europe, and the priesthoods of the church committed great crimes. The truth of all religions is one and that kindness, forgiveness and equalness of all human beings, whether white or black or poor or wealthy, but how to use and abuse these teachings depends on ourselves and changes over time
@@goodgoyim9459 i don't mean to fight or to start a religious war in such a good comments section, but bro cmon, eastern civilizations were literally studying and creating the foundations of maths , medicine, philosophy and astrology, when the "western civilization* didn't know what a shower is and believed that there are monsters in the darkness
Jesus didnt come down here to make us religious. religion doesnt get you into heaven anyway
@@pyramidhead138 I couldn't agree more, Finally someone who really understands it
building a good life upon a timeless foundation resists the pull of worldly distractions, we’re less likely to be consumed by pain or pleasure and instead are absorbed in awareness
This is why anyone thinking about bringing a child into this world should already have built not only a strong foundation (monetarily, emotionally, spiritually) for their self but have also already built a separate foundation for each of their desired number of children they plan on having.
Jesus: the way, the truth, and the life. No one goes to the Father except through Him. He has changed my life. I believe in his divinity as the Son of God. Try his teaching. They will not fail you.
I personality believe to this. Amen
I personality believe to this. Amen
The thing I think that is truly beautiful about the story of Jesus is that though he was the son of God and the only one Worthy of God's love, Jesus made himself lower than all so that we could be called the worthy children of the Most High God. He truly is the cornerstone upon which the foundation of my life may be built.
2 Corinthians 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
For me the foundation Jesus speaks is to build our lives based on what he teaches us. The more we focus/prioritize our attention on him putting his teachings into practice, .... the more our life will be better ...Jesus is the rock...Just do things and live life with Jesus. So even if we get cancer, learnings don't matter money don't matter ...what matters is how much we put the teachings of Jesus in our life. How miracles are true,
This is deeep..... Excellent! Bible is preached like 2000+yrs....yet it gets deeper with every new person trying to explain their view
I just wanted to leave a message for you somewhere that this whole channel has almost single-handedly turned my life around. Thank you so, so much for all of these videos.
For some reason I'm feeling better for the second time now after watching a vid and something is shifting. Thank you very much.
It's a seldom skill to present a life lesson out of the Bible without connecting it to religion itself and the systems of Christianity. Very nice👌
Thank you for this message it gives me hope. I will continue to have faith in Jesus! I have been struggling financially and mentally because I lost my job as a social worker because I declined the vaccine. I declined due to my pre existing health conditions heart disease and lupus. I’m on a ton of medications already warfarin and blood thinners. Living with lupus is challenging I’m in constant pain. I was denied my medical/religious exemption from Forsyth hospital. Since losing my job I’ve been struggling to provide for my two children. I’m so overwhelmed because both of my boys are autistic. So they require a lot out of me. My husband passed away three years ago so I’m all alone. I’m so down and depressed over my circumstances. I have been called horrible names and mocked because of my situation. I was even accused of lying by christians which really hurt my heart. Every month is a struggle and I’m in fear of being homeless. But I have so much faith that God will provide for me and my children.
I will pray for you. Keep hope, it only takes one good day until your circumstances turn around and you find that new job or person who can help. Keep faith 😊
I’m sure you’ll find help or you’ll step up beyond what you think you’re capable of handling. Don’t give god or jesus credit when it was YOUR doing. Don’t give someone else the power to make your life great. Even a religious figure. Much peace and love to you. There’s tons of resources for respectful and mindful autism parenting. I hope you research and find it.
@@maybelikealittlebit we did not create ourselves. And we did not come from monkeys. We were created by God. God is the creator. When good and bad happen, I give him thanks. Just because you don't believe in him, doesn't mean others don't and you can't change ppls mind bc of your unbelief. That's on you.
Though you suffer you offer hope with these words. 🫂
U GOT THIS
Using time to compare the two types of priorities is so helpful for me. Absolute game-changer. Thank you.
I will watch this ten times more so that i could digest this great wisdom!!
Sure but that strong foundation that Jesus refers to is building your foundation on the word of God
That strong foundation that Jesus refers to is building your foundation on the principles in the word of God.
"Acting arbitrarily without knowing principles is harmful." -Tao te Ching 16
Yes we all understand that but the point of the video is to help people understand his teachings from another perspective
thank you for your teaching of timeless priority! It has inspired me of more understanding of “God is Love”! Love is also a timeless priority and we can express it at anytime! I love your video!❤️
I’ve been doing this slowly and surely. I greatly value my life around learning and understanding the world around me
You truly inspire me. This was such a great video that the words would never do justice. This channel is becoming my favourite one on TH-cam. ❣
Essentially, to live a fulfilling life, spend most of your time prioritising in this order:
1. Passion
2. Family (and close friends)
3. Other
is family a timeless foundation? I think a partner was considered time-dependent because it can be taken away in time. I prioritize family highly, but now I'm wondering if it is timeless or not
@@aKaJohnyy A better way to look at it that may fit the 'timeless' category more is cultivating valuable interpersonal relations. Family or close friends in particular may be time dependent, but striving to be a good friend and bring love to those around you where appreciated may be a better way to think about it :)
I would have to argue against passion. I was once very passionate about games and anime. Now I wish I had not spent too much time on those.
@@auliaaliyev4759 passion can also be a life purpose or career. Maybe entertainment had a role and you learned more about yourself, whether it's apparent now or later. See it all as learning.
Will we listen to our Master or keep seeding death?
So beautifully put. I love how you distinguish between the sand and the rock. So much clarity.
i'm building my life on metal, to have time based priority and timeless priority at the same time, i'm never falling apart when it comes to money, relationships, hobbies and happiness, even if i died, and as i gain money, i shall enjoy all i do to get it, and at the same time, doing what i like, and spending time with friends.
Beautiful, Jesus our king our brother wisest teacher ever, thank you for this awesome video i am so happy 😀
I tapped this by mistake, didn't even want to watch it but it changed my mood.Plz keep giving out more❤️
Some more examples of timeless I think are: creation, peace, mindfulness, exploration.
Another great vid, I hope these are still around when I'm raising children
As a 22 year old young adult I. South Africa, this channel guided me through my philosophical life during the lowest point in my life in 2019 and then on..I'm euphoric to express that I found God during December 2021 and I joined this intimate church called Doxa Deo. Their philosophy on life really changed my life for the best. God works in mysterious and I'm grateful to every lesson and person I've had. Thank you❤️
Here take this ❤. From a 24 old adult from South Africa.
I think it was a very straigth forward approach. It was a very good thought, thank you!
Thank you so much. This video really struck me and moved me to better navigate through life.
Insightful interpretation and parables, especially based upon the important "when rain comes down" theme. Many people live their lives within "if these sunny days continue indefinitely" mindset.
thank you, for you have given me new two sights to build my future in my 20s❤️ Can't wait to see another video
I love you. Thank you brother for all of this
I’m happy to see more videos on Jesus
God thank you so much, I really needed THIS. I will put THIS into practice.
This is so good. I had a interpretation about its teaching that was similar to yours, but you've explained it much better.
To me, solid foundation would be the spirit (the world of ideias, like Plato says; the metaphiscs), because that dimension time can't touch. The weak foundation would be the material things (money, looks, assets), because what is material, in a paradoxal way, is more volatil than what is not, therefore time take it way. What i hadn't noticed is: what time can't take way it can't obstruct to exist. That's empowering.
Your view helped a lot. Thank you from heart!
So grateful I stumbled upon this video today, new sub💯
House on a rock: means living with awareness
House on sand: means living with conceptual thinking (flow of thoughts )
: Always there should be gaps between two thoughts because peace exists in that gap ❤️❤️
What do you mean by "between"?
Space between two thoughts
@@kishoreallanki5701 what is that space like, I guess awareness? How do you get to that place that is free of thought?
@@lilredninjaswiss7806 u have to be aware of your mental noise
I love him. He changed my life
Thank you so much
God bless you abundantly ✝️☦️🙏❤️😊
Thank you for this awesome video that enlightens the soul ❤️
This was such an AMAZING perspective to view from . I am grateful to have gained this knowledge today :)
Be proud to say:I'm always changing who I was yesterday is gone.
Wow, amazing concept! Thank you
you're 100% right about "Sand" being a Life built on Time.. and you're 100% Right about the woman who built her Life through relationships and a Job she Loves 👍 However, at the Core - Love is The Rock because the Bible says God is the Author & Creator of Love/ THE TRUE ROCK is in seeking Him 1st.. This is the Message of the Bible simply summarized in the two verses also found in Matthew 22:37-39.. Your video didn't mention the Infinitely Greatest Rock to Build your Life on 1st by pursuing His love & moved right to God's Second Command for Living on the Rock.. We Believe that's Absolutely Necessary for the 100% MOST Satisfied & Fulfilling Life! ! But All in ALL,, GREAT VIDEO & Glad to see you Sharing Biblical Truths most people are blind to - God Bless YOU! ! ! 🕊️
I have to say I believe you are correct, but I also believe that the video is saying exactly what you’re saying. I believe that by seeking God first, means that you follow your soul in all your endeavors. What do you believe it means to seek God first and what do you believe it looks like to have love as your rock?
Also remember, we are meant to seek god and yet not to wait for god to solve our problems and things, we must act on our own accord for he only helps those that help themselves
Loved this
I have been watching your videos for a while. What I've noticed is that sometimes I understand so easily, and ither times I have to rewind a few times. On times that it clicks, it's usually because I have examples from my own life that fit what you are saying so much. It is then that your video becomes the missing piece in my understanding. In those moments, I feel very insighted (if that's a word haha).
Thanks for another useful video 😊😊
I’m not a Christian and will never subscribe to the faith for my own personal reasons but you my friends have something special. I was skeptical to click on the video because it said Jesus but your take on philosophy and exploring ideas made me give in. Great video
right when I needed it
Jesus always said that external things won’t make us happy. It’s just a band-aid.
your interpretation of jesus’ message is both motivating and validating. thank you❤️❤️❤️
thank you for your super thanks, it means a lot to me
@@FreedominThought 🥰
Gratitude is my timeless priority.
Amazing insight, thank you from one student to another.
Jesus ist the Rock.
Build on him.
He's timeless.
Good video !
Thank you
Loved every bit of this
I tend to forget how our time is the most valuable thing we have, it really makes me question what I've given value too
These videos are great, you should do more essays on Jesus’ sayings and teachings.
Your channel was the best thing ever happened to me in TH-cam
Thank you man
Very powerful message
Thank you!💌💌💌
I don’t make comments on videos, but this video is very profound. It a very good resource to deeply think on past experiences. Very well done @freedominthought.
I don't know how to thank you but Thank You!...
This video just changed my life
Now I am more better :)
Relating to this made me so sad. I m just like that. I totally understand your videos. Thank you my man 😭
Thank you!
Amazing video thank you so so much
There was a Webtoon I read called "The Golden Spoon" where a kid finds a golden spoon who allows him to switch lives with a rich kid. Even though he ended up with all the money in the world and managed to help his previous family, he regrets not being with his family as much as his friend who he swapped lives with, since money was first in his book
What are more more examples of timeless foundations besides learning? Also thought the examples were a bit stretched to try to show your point. What if the rich man had friends? Would he have been ok too? Cool vid.
God.
Love, honesty, creativity, maybe it sounds a bit abstract but the strongest foundation is grounded in the truth.
This is simply Awesome! I never listened such thing before..I realize what I am actually seeking for. Actually, you gave me alot to think and rebuild my life...Thank You so much..for such beautiful content..❤
Great explanation learning and knowledge.
How is learning a timeless priority? If you priorities learning in the field of business, then you invest time learning business, therfore its not a timeless priority
We should all be more like him
Jesus Christ! This is life changing ❤
Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it
Sharing these videos with my ex. She really needs these videos but the way I explain them are too abrasive. This I perfect
Thanks!
Entrepreneurship and stable corporate job can happen at the same time too! Working on that side hustle/startup while still holding on to a 9 to 5 corporate job
This vid was really eye opening
I don't know if you are a believer or not, but you have a better grasp and understanding of Jesus then most Christians.
Thank you… very deep.
The Christian undertone of these vids has automatically made this channel my favourite and thus a top priority to learn from! I hope to make a significant contribution to it someday.
God Bless you for making these wonderful videos, synthesizing the timeless wisdom of the world.
Actually hes twisting the word, which is even worse than not mentioning it. Jesus said the best foundation is to treat others like youd like to be treated
Welcome home brother
Great learning
Great video! I think understanding Jesus values and understanding him as a philosopher, instead of just putting them at a religious perspective is the best way to put his teachings into practice.
Another timeless principle to live by is centering God/Universe/Oneness
Living life with faith and trust in the divine as the stable foundation to build earthly wealth upon.
It starts with God
As an a person who was raised Catholic and become agnostic at one point. I’m surprised this is what I’ve come to realize for myself these past few weeks.
But I feel a greater sense of purpose to everything when I center the universe
Great!
I really enjoyed this
I luv this keep up the good work
I don’t really agree with the title of your upcoming book but I’m excited for it 🙏
Wow,... I really like these videos..
[ wish I had have learned these lessons earlier in life]
One of best videos on ever made!
Your last two videos touch on the most elusive subject ever, and that is God. I cannot put in words how immeasurably helpful your comprehension of the text Matthew is. It is as if you lit light amidst the dark. It is the act of love amidst the chaos. It is the act of giving amidst the war. I am deeply grateful for your channel. Thank you!
amazing ideas!
Man this video litterraly changed my life