What you're going to see next is individuals following their favorite influencers down to the pit, rather than admit they were wrong.
Pride is not just a killer but *the* killer.
One suggestion: don't dive in after them to save them. You can't. I'm so sorry.
And don't dive in to throw one more punch on the way down. When you try and push someone into a pool, the biggest risk is that they'll grab you and pull you in along with them. Same here.
In this case, you have to let them either fall or choose another way before it's too late, sacrificing their pride.
That will be a worse "punishment" than anything you can say. Except it's not actually punishment but the Lord's love.
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I had the honor and privilege to speak at Charlie Kirk's memorial service. Please continue praying for Erika, her children, and the entire team at TPUSA.
#CharlieKirkMemorial
Dr. Ben Carson wow everyone with an unforgettable 4-minute tribute to Charlie Kirk.
“Get on board of the REVIVAL that is coming.”
Carson’s words carried the weight of true wisdom, and the ending was the most powerful moment of all:
“In closing, I want to read a passage from John 12:24, remembering that Charlie was shot at 12:24 pm. ’Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is Christ speaking.
“Except a corn of wheat fall onto the ground and die, it abideth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.’ And I want to thank Charlie for his sacrifice, because much fruit is going to be realized.”
Resistance reveals significance.
Spiritual warfare isn’t always a sign you’re doing something wrong — many times, it’s confirmation that you’re doing something right. The enemy intensifies his attacks not because you’re weak, but because you’re walking in divine purpose.
“For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” – 1 Corinthians 16:9
The enemy sees your potential before you do.
Satan often attacks what he fears. He doesn’t waste energy on people who pose no threat to his kingdom. If you’re under fire, it could be because heaven has marked you — and hell knows it.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you… I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5
Your endurance is warfare in disguise.
Refusing to quit is a weapon. Every time you get back up, you frustrate the plans of the enemy. Hell cannot stop a believer who understands their authority and keeps saying “yes” to God.
“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
War is never inevitable. Weapons can and must fall silent, for they never solve problems but only intensify them. Those who sow peace will endure throughout history, not those who reap victims. Others are not enemies to hate but human beings with whom to speak.
Start/stop technology: where your car dies at every red light so companies get a climate participation trophy. EPA approved it, and everyone hates it, so we’re fixing it.
@BrianRoemmele Early in my career, when I worked in health care, we invited a local psychiatrist to present at a community event. Someone asked him to share one nugget of advice. "Daily walks," he said. "If folks followed this advice, I'd lose half my practice." Simply powerful.