You Have Been Asking God “Is This Person The One?” - Here Is Your Answer!

Jackie VanTine
2 Jul 202414:15

Summary

TLDRIn this video script, the speaker uses the biblical story of Jeremiah and King Zedekiah to illustrate the importance of heeding divine guidance over personal desires. The message warns against idolizing relationships and the dangers of seeking false prophets for reassurance, emphasizing the need for spiritual maturity and obedience to God's will. It encourages self-worth, the pursuit of a godly life, and the understanding that God's love and plan for one's life are superior to human affections and worldly distractions.

Takeaways

  • 📜 The script references Jeremiah 37, where the prophet Jeremiah warns King Zedekiah of the impending attack by the king of Babylon, which Zedekiah ignores.
  • 🔥 King Zedekiah burns the scroll containing Jeremiah's prophecy, symbolizing his rejection of the truth and leading to his downfall.
  • 🕰 Despite being imprisoned, Jeremiah remains a true prophet, delivering the same message to Zedekiah when asked again, showing consistency in divine communication.
  • 🗣️ The message emphasizes that sometimes people reject not the person, but the truth and the Holy Spirit that person represents, causing conflict.
  • 👂 The speaker warns against seeking validation from false prophets or people who only tell you what you want to hear, rather than the truth.
  • 👫 The script touches on the theme of choosing the right partner in life, urging individuals to listen to wise counsel and not be blinded by emotions or false promises.
  • 💔 It highlights the pain of choosing the wrong path in relationships, suggesting that God may allow individuals to suffer the consequences of their choices to teach them a lesson.
  • 🙏 The importance of prayer and seeking God's will in all aspects of life, including relationships, is stressed to avoid the pitfalls of self-deception.
  • 💡 The script encourages self-reflection and self-worth, reminding individuals that God has a plan for everyone and that one's value is not dependent on another person's approval.
  • 🔑 The necessity of obedience to God's guidance is underlined, as it leads to blessings, whereas disobedience can result in curses or negative consequences.
  • 🚫 A call to avoid idolizing people or relationships, as they can lead to spiritual immaturity and a lack of discernment, ultimately causing disappointment.

Q & A

  • What is the main message of the script regarding seeking guidance from God?

    -The script emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and being open to hearing His truth, even when it may not align with our desires or expectations.

  • Who was Jeremiah in the context of this script?

    -Jeremiah was a prophet who delivered God's message to King Zedekiah of Israel, warning him about the impending destruction by the king of Babylon.

  • Why did King Zedekiah initially reject Jeremiah's message?

    -King Zedekiah rejected Jeremiah's message because he did not want to hear the truth about the destruction of his kingdom and chose to ignore the warnings.

  • What does the script suggest about seeking advice from others?

    -The script suggests that we should be cautious of seeking advice from those who may only tell us what we want to hear, as opposed to the truth we need to hear.

  • How does the script relate the story of King Zedekiah to modern relationships?

    -The script draws a parallel between King Zedekiah's refusal to accept Jeremiah's prophecy and individuals today who may be ignoring truth in their relationships due to emotional attachment.

  • What does the script say about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

    -The script highlights the Holy Spirit's role in convicting us of the truth and guiding us towards righteousness, even when it is uncomfortable or goes against our desires.

  • Why does the script warn against idolizing people in our lives?

    -The script warns against idolizing people because it can lead to spiritual blindness, causing us to prioritize our relationships over our relationship with God and His truth.

  • What is the script's stance on the importance of obedience to God?

    -The script strongly advocates for obedience to God, stating that it leads to blessings, while disobedience can result in curses and negative consequences.

  • How does the script address the issue of self-worth in relationships?

    -The script suggests that low self-worth can lead individuals to settle for less in relationships, not believing they deserve better or can find someone who truly loves and respects them.

  • What does the script imply about the consequences of ignoring God's guidance?

    -The script implies that ignoring God's guidance can lead to personal suffering and spiritual consequences, as God may allow us to face the natural outcomes of our decisions to teach us a lesson.

  • What advice does the script offer for those struggling with discerning God's will in their lives?

    -The script advises individuals to seek truth, listen to godly counsel, and prepare themselves spiritually to recognize and follow God's will for their lives.

Outlines

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📜 Divine Guidance and Prophetic Conviction

This paragraph discusses the story of Jeremiah, a prophet who warned King Zedekiah of the impending attack by the Babylonian king. Despite Jeremiah's repeated warnings, Zedekiah ignored them, leading to his downfall. The narrative emphasizes the importance of heeding divine guidance and the consequences of rejecting it. It also touches on the theme of people seeking validation for their decisions, often preferring to hear what they want rather than the truth. The speaker warns against seeking false prophets and urges listeners to listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit within them.

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👁️ Choosing to See: Spiritual Blindness and Self-Worth

The second paragraph delves into the allegory of King Zedekiah's physical blindness as a manifestation of his spiritual blindness. It discusses the idea that people often choose to be blind to the truth, preferring to follow their desires rather than God's will. The speaker addresses the issue of self-worth and the belief that one is unworthy of love, which can lead to settling for less than what God intends. The paragraph also highlights the importance of discernment in relationships and the need to seek God's guidance rather than being swayed by persuasive but deceptive words.

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🙏 Surrendering to God's Plan: Obedience and Spiritual Maturity

The final paragraph focuses on the importance of obedience to God's plan and the consequences of disobedience. It uses the story of Zedekiah to illustrate the dangers of ego and self-reliance over divine guidance. The speaker encourages listeners to prioritize their relationship with Christ and to seek God's will for their lives. The paragraph also addresses the issue of idolization in relationships and the need for spiritual maturity. It concludes with a call to surrender to God's will, to listen to the truth spoken by those around them, and to avoid the pitfalls of self-deception and disobedience.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Prophet

A prophet, in the context of the video, is an individual believed to have a direct connection with God and the ability to communicate divine messages or warnings. In the script, Jeremiah is referred to as a prophet who delivered God's message to King Zedekiah. The theme of heeding or rejecting prophetic warnings is central to the video's message about discerning truth and the consequences of disobedience.

💡King Zedekiah

King Zedekiah is a historical figure from the Bible, the last king of Judah. In the video, his story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring divine guidance. The script describes how Zedekiah rejected Jeremiah's prophecies, leading to his downfall, which parallels the video's theme of the consequences of not heeding spiritual truth.

💡Divine Guidance

Divine guidance refers to the direction or advice that comes from a higher power, typically God. The video emphasizes the importance of seeking and following divine guidance in one's life, as illustrated by the story of King Zedekiah who chose to ignore it, leading to negative outcomes.

💡False Prophets

False prophets are individuals who claim to speak for God but are actually misleading others with false messages. The video warns against heeding false prophets who offer messages that are pleasing to the ears but not aligned with God's truth, contrasting with the true prophets who may deliver uncomfortable but necessary messages.

💡Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is the third person of the Trinity and is believed to guide, inspire, and convict individuals of sin. In the video, the Holy Spirit is described as being within the true believers, convicting them of truth and guiding them away from falsehoods and deception.

💡Discernment

Discernment is the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood, especially in spiritual matters. The video script emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment, as it is crucial for recognizing genuine prophetic messages and avoiding deception.

💡Kingdom Spouse Prophets

The term 'Kingdom Spouse Prophets' seems to refer to individuals who claim to prophesy about one's future spouse or romantic partner, often within a religious context. The video warns against becoming fixated on such prophecies to the point of ignoring other aspects of spiritual and personal growth.

💡Self-Worth

Self-worth, in the context of the video, relates to one's intrinsic value and belief in their own worthiness of love and respect. The speaker addresses issues of self-worth by encouraging viewers to believe that God has someone for them and that they should not settle for less than they deserve.

💡Idolization

Idolization refers to the act of treating someone or something as an idol, placing them on a pedestal and giving them undue importance. The video cautions against idolizing a romantic partner, as it can lead to spiritual and emotional imbalance and a lack of focus on God.

💡Consequences

Consequences are the results or effects of an action or decision. The video discusses the natural and spiritual consequences of disobedience to God's will, using the story of King Zedekiah as an example of the severe outcomes that can result from ignoring divine guidance.

💡Obedience

Obedience, in the context of the video, means following God's commands and will. It is presented as a necessary aspect of a believer's life, with the promise of blessings for those who are obedient, in contrast to the curses that disobedience can bring.

Highlights

God is going to give an answer about a person through the context of Jeremiah 37.

Jeremiah was a prophet who warned King Zedekiah about the coming of the king of Babylon.

King Zedekiah ignored Jeremiah's warnings and put him in a dungeon.

Jeremiah remained in the dungeon for many days before King Zedekiah sought his counsel again.

Jeremiah's message remained consistent, despite the king's desire for a different outcome.

The importance of not taking rejection personally but understanding it as a rejection of the Holy Spirit's conviction.

The dangers of listening to false prophets who only offer what is pleasing to the ears.

The contrast between seeking truth from God's prophets and seeking comfort from false prophets.

The spiritual significance of King Zedekiah's physical blindness as a manifestation of his spiritual state.

The call to discern the truth from the words and actions of a person in a relationship.

The importance of not idolizing a person and seeking God's will over personal desires.

The necessity of self-worth and the belief that God has someone for everyone in His timing.

The biblical teaching on the importance of marriage and God's design for companionship.

The challenge to prepare oneself to be a godly spouse and the importance of personal spiritual growth.

The warning against the deception of believing in empty promises and the need for discernment.

The spiritual principle that obedience to God brings blessings, while disobedience brings cursing.

The call to choose God over man, as He will never disappoint and provides ultimate security and guidance.

The emphasis on the importance of spiritual maturity and discernment in relationships and life decisions.

Transcripts

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you've been asking God is this person

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the one over and over and over again and

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today God is going to give you an answer

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from his word we are going to turn to

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Jeremiah 37 and we're going to start at

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verse

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16 and to give you a little context

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Jeremiah was a prophet who came to the

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king of Israel and he told him in a

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scroll he wrote it in a scroll three

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times that the king of Babylon was going

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to come and burn the city with fire and

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and take him captive

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but King zedekiah did not want to hear

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it and so he burned each scroll three

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times in the fire finally he didn't want

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to hear Jeremiah's words anymore and he

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put him in the dungeon and actually what

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the word of God says is he went into the

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Meyer in the dungeon he sunk into Meer

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which is dirt and it could have been

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feces but he was there for

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days and King

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zedekiah ended up going to see Jeremiah

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secretly to see if he would get a word

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from the Lord that was different from

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the word that he had given him three

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times

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already when Jeremiah was entered into

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the dungeon verse 16 and into the cabins

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and Jeremiah had remained there many

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days then zedekiah the king sent and

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took him

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out the king asked him

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secretly is there any word from the Lord

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and I'm going to stop right there he

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knew that Jeremiah Was was a true

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prophet of the

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Lord he knew that he really heard from

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God and Jeremiah said there is for said

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he you shall be delivered into the hand

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of the king of Babylon he's like the

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same message is the same message this is

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it moreover Jeremiah said unto King

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zedekiah what have I offended you or

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against your servants or against this

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people that you have put me in

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prison sometimes it's not that somebody

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doesn't like you it's that it's not that

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somebody's rejecting you it's that they

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rejecting the Holy Spirit within you and

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they're mistreating you because you

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convict them what you say is true and it

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rings true and they've been in darkness

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walking in darkness so long that your

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light that is the holy spirit in you he

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says you're the light of the

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world when you walk into a room where

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somebody's been in there for so long and

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it's dark you are irritating to their

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eyes it's like too much light they don't

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want to hear the conviction of the Holy

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Spirit and your presence convicts

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them so don't take it personal but he

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then says here in verse 19 where are now

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your prophets which prophesied unto you

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saying the king of Babylon shall not

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come against you nor against this land

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King zedekiah was listening to all these

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other prophets that were false prophets

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that came to tickle his ears the Bible

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says that in the latter days in the last

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days many will go to to uh false

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teachers to hear encouraging words all

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the time words that tickle the ears to

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hear what they want to hear and you have

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been going from friend to friend to

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friend uh neighbor family member asking

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them hey is this what do you think about

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this person telling them the story

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leaving out certain parts telling them

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only the good of this

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person and you know they're giving you

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good word they're like oh peace peace

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you know like like a false prophet peace

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peace everything's going to be be great

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yeah I and I support you and you stick

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with them but the friends that have told

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you and the family members that have

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told you over and over and over again

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hey this person is not the right person

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for you they're they're not emotionally

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invested like you are they are outside

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the box they are able to see clearly

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what's going on

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here and God often just like he used

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prophets in the Old Testament he is

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using people in your life right now to

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warn you time and time again and

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you have want you have sought you two

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prophets Kingdom spouse prophets

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Okay and like I said I'm not saying

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every single Prophet on YouTube is not

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credible there are credible prophets but

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prophets true prophets of the Lord will

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point you to Christ uh they won't have

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you fixated or obsessed with Kingdom

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spouse they will uh you know tell you

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what you need to hear not just what you

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want to hear

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and ultimately you need to bring every

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prophetic word before the Lord

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but you've been going to Kingdom spouse

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prophets on YouTube you've been going to

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those friends that do are okay with you

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know this relationship and you've

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shunned your family and your friends

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that have told you the truth that you

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don't want to hear like zedekiah you put

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them

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in the dungeon you don't want to hear

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them and what happened to King zedekiah

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okay he ended up getting caught by the

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king of Babylon and getting his eyes

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gged

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out what was happening there is it was a

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physical manifestation of what was

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happening in the spiritual he was

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choosing to be

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Blind and Physically he became

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blind you are choosing to be blind and

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I'm going to go into that a little bit

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more but in verse

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14 of chapter 1 38 Jeremiah 38:14 it

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says then zedekiah the king sent and

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took Jeremiah the prophet unto him into

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the third entry that is in the house of

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the Lord and the King said unto Jeremiah

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I will ask you a thing hide nothing from

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me so he's coming a second time secretly

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to Jeremiah to ask for a different

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word then Jeremiah said unto zedekiah if

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I declare it to you will you not surely

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put me to death and if I give you advice

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will you not listen to me he's saying

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why are you even coming to me for

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advice you're not going to

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listen you've been coming to God asking

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for a different

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word trying to force God or manipulate

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God to tell you this person is a one and

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they're not because you love them

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because you have this chemistry with

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them because of all these different

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things and the fact is is

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that that's not what you know you should

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determine whether this person is for you

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or

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not

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so

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today I'm going to just open your eyes

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if this person is saying all the right

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things but not doing all the right

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things the Bible says that the simple

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believe every word but a prudent man

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looks to his

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ways what does that mean you don't

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believe every single word that comes out

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of somebody's mouth what happened to Eve

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she lent her the the first mistake that

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Eve made in the Garden of Eden was she

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lent her ear to the devil she listened

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to that persuasive serpent she shouldn't

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have even

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listened and this person has persuaded

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you so much told you all the right

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things the devil can say all the right

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things the devil can tell you what you

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want to hear but he's still the

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devil the Devil Comes as an angel of

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Light and he and it says in his word

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that his servants masquerade themselves

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as as Servants of righteousness

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Ministers of

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righteousness and you think that this

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person is just an

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angel and you give them the benefit of

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the doubt time and time again when they

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show you who you are you got to believe

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them you can't just believe their

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words empty

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promises God and and and this is this is

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an issue of your selfworth at the end of

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the day because you don't believe that

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you'll ever find anybody that loves you

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or is attracted to you or whatever to

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the degree that this person is and let

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me tell you you're

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wrong you're wrong because God has

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somebody for you if you will walk in his

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will now some people are called to

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singleness yes Paul was given the gift

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of singleness

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absolutely

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but uh most people have the gift of

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marriage okay because God said it's not

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good for men to be alone but also he

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said it's better to marry than to

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burn and most of us deal with lust so

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yeah it's the Bible says it's good for

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every man to have a wife and a wife to

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have every woman or every yeah every

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woman to have a husband and every man to

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have a

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wife because of fornication because of

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sexual

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immorality so God has somebody for you

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but you got to walk in his will you got

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to prepare yourself to be that cuz only

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a godly man is going to attract a Godly

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woman only a Godly woman is going to

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attract a godly man you can't just be

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sitting here thinking oh yeah you no and

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and and God when are you going to bring

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this person but you're not even working

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on it yourself like God is you know an

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Aaron boy and he's just going to bring

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you you know like Amazon he's going to

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drop her in your lap oh yeah your your

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your shipment came in

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no are you

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ready to be a spouse because being a

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spouse is dying to

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yourself more than anything else you got

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to die to yourself oh my goodness it

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prunes you you want to be

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pruned get

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married because everything you do

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affects that person that person is going

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to tell you and they're not going to be

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shy about it and you're going to have

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you're forced to deal with your flaws

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you're not just waking up by yourself

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and oh just chilling

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no God has been telling you and showing

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you and you know in your spirit that

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this is wrong and you need to choose

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today who Do You Love More Jes Jesus or

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this

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person are you more concerned with where

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your soul is going are you more

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concerned with your relationship with

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Christ or their

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feelings at the end of the day they

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don't need you oh my gosh but I'm going

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to hurt them

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I'm God can take care of them pray for

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them that is a huge help that's more

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than you could ever do don't have a

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savior's complex they don't need you

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they need Jesus

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your obedience brings blessing you want

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the blessing of God but you're not

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willing to be obedient you keep asking

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God God is this person the one and God

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is like you don't even want to hear my

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answer when zedekiah came to Jeremiah

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Jeremiah's like you don't even want to

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hear my

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answer you don't even want to hear God's

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answer and at some

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point God is just going to let you have

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your way because when I because he's

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he's going to let you fall he's not a

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helicopter

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parent you know it's like this a child

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says oh you know I they're not ready to

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ride a bike but they say Mom Dad I'm

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going to ride my bike the father says

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don't you got to put on your helmet and

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your your knee pads no I'm going to look

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stupid I'm not going out there I'm not

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doing that okay go

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ahead go

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ahead he goes he falls he comes back

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scrape knees crying and a good father

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sits down and he puts some frozen meat

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and he says now we know why we don't do

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that and that's God the Father sometimes

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he's not punishing you it's your sin the

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natural consequences of your sin

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punishing you and you will suffer you

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God will allow this person he will not

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cause but he will allow this person to

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hurt you so

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much that it will force you out of that

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relationship he doesn't want that but he

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loves you too

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much to let

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you be

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deceived and God cares more about your

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soul than your feelings

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so today choose not to be blind like

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zedekiah and choose God's way not your

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way because if you do it your way look

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zedekiah the reason why he did not want

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to surrender to the king of Babylon

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which was the instruction of Jeremiah

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from the Lord surrender to the king of

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Babylon and you know the city won't be

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destroyed and

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everything he didn't want to do it you

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know why because of his ego because he

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was his own God because he thought he

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knew better oh I'm going to fight to the

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death I I'll

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win God's saying this is this

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relationship is not going to work out

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you know

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it and there Jesus is coming okay we

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have too much to do and the devil is

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distracting you because your mind is

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always set on a person hello that's

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idolization perod Point

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Blank don't waste any more time God has

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something better for you you God has

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blessings for you but Disobedience

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brings cursing it will read the

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Bible it's that's that's God right there

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and when somebody is lacking spiritual

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discernment to the point where they're

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saying you know oh you know it's okay

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that we're fornicating it's okay it's

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not a big deal because we love each

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other

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whoa where's the Holy

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Spirit where's the conviction of the

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Holy Spirit I'm worried at this point of

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your spiritual State you're not

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spiritually mature where you need to be

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I'm sorry we got to

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we

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no so today choose God over man because

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he he will never disappoint but man will

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disappoint an idol will always

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disappoint you they will not save you in

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the day of trouble but God the Father

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when you put him on the altar of your

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heart he will not fail you he will when

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you need him you call on him he doesn't

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Slumber or sleep he will love you he

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will not he will not break your heart he

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will bless you but you got to surrender

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you got to be willing to obey him and

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stop seeking false prophets and tick

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tickling of the ears and just see that

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God has placed people in your life to

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speak truth into your life start

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listening and avoid the consequences

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that come from doing it your way

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