I've been a Christian for 50 years. I have prayed many times for voices to be raised up to speak clearly through the cloudy confusion of our day. Listening to you makes me feel like my prayers are answered. Great stuff.

@twalgoolan4249

3 жыл бұрын

Only took 50 years! A lot has happened in that time that shows any super being that had control over our lives must have been asleep. I am afraid preaching warm and cuddly things about life is an easy thing, but unfortunately all is up to the individual . "Faith" has nothing to do with it.

@carlamarie8776

2 жыл бұрын

The heart felt consistent pray of a righteous person avails much power, dynamic in its working. (We are righteous in Jesus Christ) God doesn’t sleep, He answers prayers with perfect timing & perfect wisdom. May God bless you Gwen Harrison & your household for your steadfastness in prayer.

@k.s.obrien9459

2 жыл бұрын

@@twalgoolan4249 so why did you bother to even watch the video or comment? Isn't it a waste of your time? It's no doubt so you can impart your brilliant pearls of wisdom in these comments. Ahhh, the anonymity of social media makes us so brave and wonderfully snarky, doesn't it?

Thank You God for creating this ‘empty vessel’ whom you fill with so much incredible information, and dispense to those of us so hungry for it. It brings me to my knees in gratitude. Thank you Miles for loving the Word, and serving God.

A wonderful Protestant who is sharing from his heart, and teaching Catholics many truths! I’m a Catholic and I appreciate this talk. Thank you so much Martyn Illes! God Bless you.

@trishwragg848

2 жыл бұрын

Christian, he is a Christian, follower of Christ, and that is the only faith that counts

@joshwaterman5526

2 жыл бұрын

@@trishwragg848 all walks of life will be in heaven.

@trishwragg848

Жыл бұрын

@@joshwaterman5526 really, where did you get that nonsense? Obviously you are not flowing the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, but the god of this world, not its creator.

@williamwei9524

5 ай бұрын

Please watch this video by Mike Gendron who was converted to become a born-again Christian after being a devout Catholic for the first 35 years of his life. Now he is 67 years old. He has true peace, joy and the assurance of salvation. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lHyc0ZajeNe-d6g.htmlsi=pM46XbZOguQm0lwo

Thank you Martyn, very inspiring speech. Love that 'Look up and not in', also the advice from your Dad; 'Remember where you come from, bear your family likeness' We ARE to reflect Christ in our everyday lives, as 'born again' children of God. May God continue to bless you and protect you from all evil. Amen.

Well said Martyn, it was a blessing to me.

Just discovered Martyn Iles the other day. Now binging on everything I can find.

I heard a missionary who had come to America for a series of speaking engagements. These were very successful. Someone asked I what he was going to do when he got back to his home nation. His reply was that he would take himself before the Lord for judgement. I was convicted to do that too. Not sure how he did that, but what I did was to ask the Lord to show me myself as He knows me to be. For a month I kept remembering saying some unkind words to this person, not helping some one in need, being proud of myself more often than I ever realized. I finally got. He was answering my prayer. I was ashamed. He even woke me one night telling me all that He is and I am not! After a very humbling month, I thanked Him and repented. Then I asked Him to show me Himself in all His glory and perfection. He did that too. I have taken myself before Him a few times since the first, and He still shows me my failings. I really appreciate His corrections and realize they are a major part of His love for us.

This is truth. Best advice I’ve ever heard and I’m 56 years old. Thank you!

You show us the wisdom from above. Thanks

Amen. Great word! Thanks for speaking truth Martyn. God bless you and your family always. Jesus is Lord.

Yes well said Martyn Amen 🙏 Shalom

I love the honesty of Martyn Iles, a great laugh and great teaching.

Speak truth even if your voice shakes.... this is such a great set of 8 principles.

3.5 minutes in and I must stop and say that your definition of the poor in spirit, is a revelation for me....and a most welcome one. As one who's default position was self loathing - I now have a better understanding of why, He continued to show up....in my life.

@christineferguson845

2 жыл бұрын

My default is self loathing and it has brought nothing but trouble and toxic people into my life.

@margaretclarke3643

Жыл бұрын

@@christineferguson845 That is so sad Christine. Praying that this message from Martyn has been of help.

@christineferguson845

Жыл бұрын

@margaret clarke No, no, it has not.

@margaretclarke3643

Жыл бұрын

@@christineferguson845 Sorry to hear that, truly sorry. Do you believe in the Creator God; the Lord Jesus Christ? The reason I'm asking is that I cannot imagine LIFE without God. For as long as I can remember, He has been a part of my life.

At a time when one is so easily inclined towards despair in the face of the accidie - the spiritual apathy and mental sloth that is so rife within Christendom today, this young man reminds me of the account of a desperate and disconsolate Elijah as he cried out to the Lord in anguish…. “I am the only one left who is still faithful to the Lord”… But then the Lord answers Elijah in a soft, quiet voice… “No Elijah, you are not alone - I have reserved seven thousand others who, like you, have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him” (1 Kings 19) I truly pray that you might be greatly encouraged to encourage those in the Faith!

Thanks Martyn you've been a great help and inspiration for me, blessings,Pam

This talk reminds me of one of my favourite quotes from the play ‘A man for all seasons’: Sir Thomas More: Why not be a teacher? You'd be a fine teacher; perhaps a great one. Richard Rich: If I was, who would know it? Sir Thomas More: You; your pupils; your friends; God. Not a bad public, that.

this is absolutely BRILLIANT...i love it...thank you Martyn xx

@CampionAust

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@georgannecollett8047

3 жыл бұрын

@@CampionAust can i push my luck and ask Martyn whether he LITERALLY believes that Adam& Eve existed (so i guess that makes him a creationist?) or does he believe early Genesis is more just poetry?...im trying to work these things out myself, hence my questions to intelligent people i trust 😘😍 Georganne xx

@CampionAust

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgannecollett8047 Unfortunately we can't answer this. The college invited Martyn to speak as a guest at one of our regular formal hall dinners - we can't speak to any of his views outside of this talk. We suggest you try to get in touch with him via the Australian Christian Lobby. Good luck!

@georgannecollett8047

3 жыл бұрын

@@CampionAust will do..thank uou so much xx

Thank you--- great message 😊👍

@CampionAust

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jeremymason5942

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not the right message.Listen carefully at what he says and also how he directs it..God would never tell you not to look within yourself.He would not say you are not beautiful.And you can love yourself.This message was not the right explanation.Love your neighbour as your self! God gave up his only son so that we would live because we were worth it..He talks about people these days living the self’s and making and image yet he has a following on Facebook and Instagram which both are clearly not healthy !

@isakandsuzanneartworks8745

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremymason5942 - found this message that will back up what he is saying. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIeCuclvkty9Zaw.html

Amen. Hallelujah.

Thanks Martyn Iles. GOD BLESS You ! 🪻🌷🍃

Awesome. Thank you.

Thank you, especially that lead in was phenomenal!!!

Love it Martin. God bless

Dont know if you've read June Hunt's books before. She has written a lot of smaller books about various topics from chronic illness to manipulation to finances. As she is also a Christian writer, I appreciate her easy to digest small books and in one of them she mentions the "sandwich effect". Giving the negative feedback so to speak or the critique in between two slices of "positive" or affirming speech.

So much of what my brother in Jesus the Messiah says is true however the book 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos is a well worth book to read. It has very practical tips for life in it but I totally agree with Martyn on this.

Smart, funny and with great points

AMEN!

The Divine Mercy of God is what will save the world from totally destroying its self when the time comes.

Wow. 👏🏼

I would have agreed with "Don't think that loving yourself means loving everything about yourself", but you have to love yourself in some way. If you don't, you won't love your neighbour either, because you're supposed to love your neighbour as yourself.

@louiseleite3866

3 жыл бұрын

We have to love the One who lives in us, the only thing that is worthy in us.

@camillechallis3335

2 жыл бұрын

@@louiseleite3866 great reply!

@cryptfire3158

2 жыл бұрын

I've often considered this myself. How can a person be poor in spirit, and yet be stable and show love. Certainly a requirement before a man can get saved is that he must first realize he's lost. Being full of yourself, which is pride will deter a person from ever seeking God. But what about after salvation, shall we continue to be poor in spirit? And how? I think yes, the beatitudes should be traits for your whole life. Moses was the meekest man on the earth, so i'm sure he was poor in spirit in the right way.

@trishwragg848

2 жыл бұрын

Think about it, we feed ourselves, some keep themselves clean. We ensure we get sleep and moan about stuff that makes us uncomfortable....is that not loving yourself. We love ourselves so much that we are easily insulted, we put ourselves first every time, without Christ

@cryptfire3158

2 жыл бұрын

@@trishwragg848 i think so. Trying to wrap my mind around the subject. And i suppose that, there is nothing wrong with a self love IF and ONLY if it is centered around the qualities that are truely honorable, and which are related to true righteousness. A person is only moulded into image of Christ (and become righteous) if the person is born again. An unsaved (not born again ) person will not have the same reverence and love for God, and actually is a enemy to God and criminal in his sight, and if that person has self love, it is for all the wrong reasons. Once you are saved (born again) God will change your heart and give you a fresh appreciation of who Christ really is, and you will have a love for yourself, and others, and God that wasn't there prior.

yes, i'd say yes

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Love this! I would rather listen to Biblical advice on how to live any day! Which is why I won’t watch Jordan Peterson talking about Bible stories. He psychologizes the Word. Jordan has a place in our culture though, and he’s growing in his faith of God and that is all of our journey. Growth in the knowledge of the Lord.

If you are going to be your honest self, the only one who is going to love you would be God and mom. The whole life, I couldn't get anyone else to like me

Brother Martyn, I love you and your work; but I am going to push back a little. The issue is not that people are being told to love themselves; the issue is that they are being misled about what love is. Love does not equal approval or worship. It is entirely possible to feel affection for a person/thing, desire the best for that person/thing, and still think that person/thing has a long way to go. We do this every day to our friends and family (who in the world thinks their family is perfect?); we can do it to ourselves as well. Loving oneself does not mean thinking oneself is perfect. God loves us. Does that mean He thinks we are perfect? Of course not! And since we are to strive to love what God loves (1 John 4:7-8), that includes ourselves. Are all people fallen? Yes. Do all people sin and fall short of the glory of God? Yes. Does God call us to love people anyway? Yes. Are we all a part of “people”? Also, yes. I too get tired of the self-adoration so prevalent in Western culture. But using language from the opposite extreme, is not the answer. We need to strive to promote the exact truth as often as possible to protect our young people. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the Kingdom. Keep up the good work and God bless!

@feedingravens

6 ай бұрын

I really like your comment. You do something that is rare - you put the focus on reflecting yourSELF, NOT assuming that you are superior, that other are similar to do, so be tolerant. In short, the "Golden Rule of Empathy" - treat others like you want to be treated. For that you have to know what you want, and have to be able to imagine what other people (with different mindsets) would like. And there you are, when you are able to do THAT, you can get along great. That is also what I (with my german catholic background) took from Jesus' teachings - humility, awareness of your own fallibility, which automatically leads to tolerance, NOT judging others, listening to others, compassion, mercy, forgiving, helping others. But in the meantime I see that these character properties are not dependant on any divine supervision. You can reach them and live by them all on your own. I think that because I see what so many US christians do, how they absolutely reversed that mindset. They were told that once they believe, they have the backing of an infinitely powerful entity. This entity created the whole giant universe ONLY for them, for them to (ab)use it. We know of NOTHING that God would be interested in in this universe. Animals are irrelevant, are killed along with the owners. In Egypt also all firstborn animals were killed - why? And this God is obsessed by his creation, watches us 24/7, reads our every thought. even in our sleep. The reward ; once you believe (and NEVER ask ANY questions), God's perfection rubs off onto you, you OWN the Truth (no need to know what the truth is), you are RIGHT in whatever you think and do. And you are superior to anyone who does not share your faith. And that superiority is not only regarding these obnoxious atheists, or the other abrahamic religions, it also includes all the other thousands of christian denominations. Each christian thinks his way of interpreting his belief is the one correct one, The self-proclaimed mouthpiece of God that leads your church will tell you that now you have the right to look down on all others, hate of non-believers is one of the few emotions you are allowed by your leader. I see a massive compartmentalization of these congregation - the opposite of the inclusion that you describe in your comment. This compartmentalization would be totally against an all-loving God that wants to give all his "children" the same chance. (and he saved at least some with personal apparitions, like Noah or Paul). But it makes total sense when the businessman preacher wants to bind his customers closely to his brand (which is him). Then you need an exclusive product (your promise of salvation) that is unique on the (religious) market. Then it makes sense that the products become more and more extreme, so you do NOT go to the church next door and donate to those. Another aspect - this conditioning that there is one unquestionable leader that has to be followed unconditionally lends itself to being projected onto a worldly person. Ideal for dictators. In Germany >90% of the population were christians - except of a small minority they all went along with Hitler. The morality that christianity taught them was not enough to not be adaptable to Nationalism and antisemitism. Putin, ex-USSR ex-KGB agent is now supported by the russian orthodox church. Trump had his Second Coming down to earth on an escalator, a gloriole of gold-dyed hair hovering over his head. He is strongest in strongly religious regions. Preachers declare him as the new messiah and order their flock to vote for him. So, from what I see, christianity can be abused to bring people to NOT think any longer, become not more than recital automats of slogans they were told is the irrefutable truth. It makes them feel superior, wonderful for supremacy. It promises simple, perfect answer and solutions, that, when you follow them exactly, cannot fail. I recently (re)discovered the Seven Deadly Sins (and the Seven Virtues): when you look at them, they are all normal emotions we ALL have. And they are no problem, as long as you have learned to keep them under control. To list those as "deadly" sins is genius: now ALL people are sinners, deserve hell, and need constantly support by a preacher to be told that God has forgiven your sins (and for this service the preacher deserves a donation). That is the opposite of what you think. You have self-reflection, your faith is a general guide, but no dogma. You see the variability of our universe and of us humans, that there are so many factors that influence an individual, there is no universal answer, and never a perfect answer. We are all different, our genes all differ, our hormones, our upbringing, our families, our communities, our cultures, our thinking changes constantly throughout our lives. Thig variability is wonderful, is a chance - when you accept it and deal with it. Am I totally wrong?

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOURSELF!! So how on earth can Martyn stand there and tell you don’t love yourself

@TheBlubunni

3 жыл бұрын

Loving yourself is looking after yourself, feeding yourself and taking care of yourself. You wouldn't want to harm yourself. So loving your neighbour means not lying to them, stealing from them and if you see someone in need you help them if it's your power to do so.

@malachielindor27

2 жыл бұрын

“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters-yes, even their own life-such a person cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26

@trishwragg848

2 жыл бұрын

He is actually saying we love ourselves too much.......

@trishwragg848

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mallorca2010 also we don’t have an absolute accurate translation of the actual script

@margaretclarke3643

Жыл бұрын

Jeremy Mason: I believe this is the way we show love to others; Matthew 7:12 So then, whatever you desire that others would do to and for you, even so do also to and for them, for this (sums up) the Law and the Prophets.

Adolph said he he was doing your god's work. Ha ha ha, get a chuckle out of that one?

There was more jokes in this video then anything else! He tells you don’t love yourself period! That’s not the right teaching! You are worth you are special and that’s why Jesus was sacrificed on a cross because he loves you & you are worth it! Don’t love yourself in a narcissistic way !

@trishwragg848

2 жыл бұрын

Think about it, we are not that special. If God gives you a task and you are disobedient, God will use someone else. He will achieve His purposes despite you. Bear your family likeness.

@marianandrade38

Жыл бұрын

​​​​@@trishwragg848we're not that special? Jesus gave himself for us. That makes us pretty special no?

@corinneperegrini6003

11 ай бұрын

Jesus Christ was tortured, died a horrific death as He bled on the cross not because we are special but because He, God Almighty is merciful, gracious, loving and choose to give us a way out of hell and into life everlasting through the death burial and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ; in doing so, restoring our relationship with God🙏 Read further if you are interested to know the true gospel of Jesus Christ: "Jesus came to save the world from the wrath of God by taking on Himself all the sins of the world. Jesus Christ came to pay our debts to buy our freedom before God... We are all guilty and all deserved to be punished but God, who loves us so very much send His son to suffer and die on the cross in our place. The difference between Jesus and us is that He didn't deserve it because He lives on earth without sin, He was sinless. Because Jesus loves us, because He gave Himself as a sacrifice and took the punishment for our sins when He suffered on the cross, we have now the opportunity to be reconciled with our Heavenly Father. JESUS CHRIST came, lived a sinless life, took the sins of the world upon Him, suffered, died & shed His blood on a cross for us to pay for our debt, after 3 days He cameback to life and was resurrected, lived 40 days amongst the Apostles than ascended to heaven and is now sitted at the right side of our Heavenly Father interceding for those that have choosen to repent and trust in Him, the Saviour of the world. We do not deserve His love... but God is Love, He is merciful towards us. The Hope and the Good News in the midst of this human madness...is that if we recognise that we are sinners, that we truly heartfully repent, recognising that God through His son Jesus Christ forgive us of all our sins and that we sincerely give our life to Jesus, than...something miraculous happens: we will be born again. What that means is that God will change our heart and we will be spiritually reborn, becoming a new creation in Christ Jesus, belonging to God's family and we will have access to the free gift of eternal life...when we die, our body will die but our spirit will be in the presence of our Heavenly Father. The Holy Bible also say that Jesus Christ will return on earth, after 7 years of horrific tribulations, as King reigning over the earth and us (those that have chosen Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour) with Him. This is the good news and the hope that we have in Jesus Christ! When we look at God's ten commandments, we realised that we all are in big trouble with God come judgement day. Will we go to Heaven when we die? Here is a quick test: Have you ever lied, stolen, used God's name in vain, or lusted after a woman or man? If you have done these things, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous adulterer at heart, and the Bible warns that one day God will punish you in a terrible place called hell. But He is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God's law, and Jesus paid their fine. This mean that God can legally dismiss their case: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever beleives in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Then Jesus rose from the dead, defeated death. Today , repent and trust Jesus, and God will give you eternal life as a free gift. Then read the bible daily and obey it. God will never fail you. Please seriously think about what I just shared, because none of us know when we are going to die. The Holy Scriptures in the bible say: as it is written: "None is righteous, no, not one; Romans 3: 10 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3: 23 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned- Romans 5: 12 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6: 23 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5: 8 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10: 9‭-‬10 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5: 12 "

First rule. Think in absolute terms after the likeness of God. If you don't get this one right, you.may be dreaming..

Jesus came to save the world from the wrath of God by taking on Himself all the sins of the world. Jesus Christ came to pay our debts to buy our freedom before God... We are all guilty and all deserved to be punished but God, who loves us so very much send His son to suffer and die on the cross in our place. The difference between Jesus and us is that He didn't deserve it because He lives on earth without sin, He was sinless. Because Jesus loves us, because He gave Himself as a sacrifice and took the punishment for our sins when He suffered on the cross, we have now the opportunity to be reconciled with our Heavenly Father. JESUS CHRIST came, lived a sinless life, took the sins of the world upon Him, suffered, died & shed His blood on a cross for us to pay for our debt, after 3 days He cameback to life and was resurrected, lived 40 days amongst the Apostles than ascended to heaven and is now sitted at the right side of our Heavenly Father interceding for those that have choosen to repent and trust in Him, the Saviour of the world. We do not deserve His love... but God is Love, He is merciful towards us. The Hope and the Good News in the midst of this human madness...is that if we recognise that we are sinners, that we truly heartfully repent, recognising that God through His son Jesus Christ forgive us of all our sins and that we sincerely give our life to Jesus, than...something miraculous happens: we will be born again. What that means is that God will change our heart and we will be spiritually reborn, becoming a new creation in Christ Jesus, belonging to God's family and we will have access to the free gift of eternal life...when we die, our body will die but our spirit will be in the presence of our Heavenly Father. The Holy Bible also say that Jesus Christ will return on earth, after 7 years of horrific tribulations, as King reigning over the earth and us (those that have chosen Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour) with Him. This is the good news and the hope that we have in Jesus Christ! When we look at God's ten commandments, we realised that we all are in big trouble with God come judgement day. Will we go to Heaven when we die? Here is a quick test: Have you ever lied, stolen, used God's name in vain, or lusted after a woman or man? If you have done these things, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous adulterer at heart, and the Bible warns that one day God will punish you in a terrible place called hell. But He is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God's law, and Jesus paid their fine. This mean that God can legally dismiss their case: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever beleives in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Then Jesus rose from the dead, defeated death. Today , repent and trust Jesus, and God will give you eternal life as a free gift. Then read the bible daily and obey it. God will never fail you. Please seriously think about what I just shared, because none of us know when we are going to die. The Holy Scriptures in the bible say: as it is written: "None is righteous, no, not one; Romans 3: 10 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3: 23 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned- Romans 5: 12 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6: 23 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5: 8 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Romans 10: 9‭-‬10 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 1 John 5: 12

Is it sin to obey God's laws.?

Interesting that people are laughing but ive watched this man on many videos and he never uses Gods word to create humor...😢