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[1074.56 --> 1084.80] But we must pursue whatever is true, whatever is right, whatever is excellent and admirable and worthy of praise.
[1084.80 --> 1092.04] So, it's worth saying again, there are weeds.
[1092.76 --> 1095.34] There is wheat in the weeds.
[1095.34 --> 1102.30] And he calls us to love that wheat and let it grow.
[1102.84 --> 1111.38] You know, we could spend whole days complaining about all the problems in the world and all the problems in the church and all the problems in the kingdom.
[1111.38 --> 1121.96] But Jesus says, seek whatever is good and true and noble and excellent and worthy of praise.
[1125.48 --> 1133.90] There's an old saying, and you may know it, that it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
[1133.90 --> 1143.96] And that's what Jesus is asking us to do, to light a candle or to plant a good seed and let it grow.
[1146.06 --> 1148.78] And there may be something of that you can do yourself.
[1148.92 --> 1150.86] There almost for sure is.
[1152.30 --> 1155.96] Maybe there's a word of encouragement that somebody is waiting for.
[1157.10 --> 1158.80] It could be a word that you bring.
[1158.80 --> 1164.52] Maybe there is an apology that you really should make.
[1164.84 --> 1166.46] And maybe you've been waiting too long.
[1167.22 --> 1169.34] An apology that could bring healing in.
[1170.84 --> 1172.62] Jesus wants you to do that.
[1172.98 --> 1177.32] Maybe there's some forgiveness you need to offer to somebody who's wronged you and hurt you.
[1177.32 --> 1182.30] And he wants you to forgive and you haven't been able to do it.
[1183.80 --> 1187.74] Maybe you need to ask God for that change of heart.
[1188.80 --> 1189.78] So that you can.
[1190.74 --> 1195.02] Maybe there's a lonely soul who's waiting for friendship.
[1196.44 --> 1197.54] Maybe that could be you.
[1199.20 --> 1205.64] Maybe there's a hungry person who needs something to, who's looking for something to eat.
[1205.74 --> 1207.24] There's something you can do.
[1209.80 --> 1214.38] So Jesus invites us to grow the good.
[1214.38 --> 1218.38] That's the point of the parable.
[1221.46 --> 1223.32] So let me say it one more time.
[1225.06 --> 1226.94] There is wheat in this field.
[1227.12 --> 1228.06] It's a messy field.
[1229.12 --> 1230.32] But there's wheat here.
[1232.38 --> 1234.62] And God wants it to grow.
[1234.62 --> 1241.22] You know, in most Bibles, this parable is called the parable of the weeds in the wheat fields.
[1242.36 --> 1245.42] I would maybe suggest a slightly different title.
[1245.60 --> 1250.70] Maybe we could call it the parable of the wheat in the weeds.
[1250.70 --> 1257.04] And then let me ask you, where do you fit in this story?
[1259.78 --> 1261.00] Please join me in prayer.
[1262.58 --> 1267.88] Dear Lord, we are also aware that we live in a messy world.
[1267.88 --> 1280.00] And that so often our fondest hopes and our highest goals somehow get spoiled with weeds, with disappointment.
[1281.48 --> 1286.38] And yet, Lord, you call us to pursue all that is good and true and noble and beautiful.
[1287.18 --> 1291.54] And we ask you that you'll give us the heart and the will to always be doing that.
[1291.62 --> 1294.16] And we pray it in Jesus' name and for his sake.
[1294.74 --> 1295.14] Amen.
[1295.14 --> 1295.28] Amen.
• The speaker is discussing the response of Christians to global crises such as COVID-19 and racial tension
• The speaker references Bible passages including 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Matthew 6, which emphasize the importance of humility and prayer in times of crisis
• Jesus' teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 is highlighted, emphasizing the need for sincerity and avoiding public displays of piety
• The speaker notes that despite COVID-19, their own life has not changed significantly due to their work with the Salvation Army and online teaching responsibilities
• A personal anecdote about a homeless person receiving CERB money is shared
• Deaths by overdose in British Columbia surpass COVID-19 deaths
• Government policies contributing to excessive money in hands of those who cannot handle it
• Cultural narcissism and secularism leading to insanity and societal issues
• Nebuchadnezzar as an example of narcissistic behavior leading to insanity
• Call to prayer and the importance of acknowledging God's dominion in times of chaos
• The Lord's Prayer and Jesus' emphasis on where to pray (in private)
• Importance of finding a quiet location for prayer
• Need to learn to focus and concentrate during prayer
• The Lord's Prayer as an example of how to pray effectively
• Distractions from technology and modern life affecting concentration and prayer
• Jesus' teaching on how to pray, including praying without ceasing and bracketing out time for solitude and quiet reflection
• The concept of "our God is in heaven" and its implications for understanding God's sovereignty and authority
• How to start a prayer with reverence and respect for God's holiness and kingdom
• Jesus' teaching on the importance of not just praying problems, but also seeking God's will and kingdom.
• Jesus' teaching on prayer emphasizes the importance of being alone with God
• The hypocrite and pagan approaches to prayer are discussed as examples of how not to pray
• Hypocrites pray to impress others, while pagans pray to impress God through their words and actions
• A key issue is the need for genuine humility and trust in God's approval, rather than seeking human validation
• The Lord's Prayer is a model for Christian prayer
• Confession of sin should not be the primary focus of prayer
• Paganism vs. Christianity: praying based on one's own life vs. praying based on Christ's life
• Foundation of prayer: recognizing one's righteousness in Christ, not personal goodness or confession of sin
• Coming to the Lord's table is not contingent on a sinless life, but rather a recognition of Christ's death and righteousness
• Confessing sin
• Avoiding dwelling on past forgiven sins
• Acknowledging being sinners
• Thanking God for His righteousness through Christ
• Expressing gratitude for His amazing grace
[0.00 --> 6.16] Good morning, it's good to see you. My printer is out of ink, so that's why that's there.
[7.18 --> 12.18] And originally, I was told that I have to be stationary this morning,
[12.74 --> 18.18] because there's a camera, and so I thought I wasn't going to be here. Actually, I was going
[18.18 --> 24.20] to decline this whole invitation, because I can't do that. But I was told I actually have four feet
[24.20 --> 31.68] this way. So, can you tell me, when am I out? Still more? Oh, wow, this is normal. Oh, perfect.
[31.82 --> 42.56] Okay, good, I got that. We're going to look at what I believe God is calling the church to during this
[42.56 --> 51.18] global crisis that we find ourselves in. Because I do think that when we look at what's taking place
[51.18 --> 59.10] in our world regarding COVID and the protocol and the different lifestyle that we have all been
[59.10 --> 69.10] required to live. And then, in conjunction with the racial tension that exists within our world today,
[69.56 --> 78.02] of course, primarily with our neighbors to the south, who we must pray for during this time,
[78.02 --> 89.06] and all of the civil unrest and all of the social unrest coming on the heels of this COVID-19 protocol,
[90.04 --> 96.60] Christians around the world are asking, God, I feel that I'm a little loud. Just going to throw
[96.60 --> 104.44] that out there. God, what are you calling the church to do? How should we respond? Perhaps we need
[104.44 --> 113.12] to blog more. Perhaps we need to join Black Lives Matter. Perhaps we need to just, you know, stay home.
[113.54 --> 121.46] Don't do anything. Follow the protocol, isolation, COVID thing, and just do a whole lot of what are we
[121.46 --> 128.16] supposed to do? And I'm convinced that what we're talking about this morning is step one. Without
[128.16 --> 136.80] question, this is step one. 2 Chronicles 7, 14. On the heels of a crisis, when that was being written,
[137.20 --> 146.68] it says, and if my people who are called by my name would humble themselves, turn from their wicked ways,
[147.62 --> 158.02] seek my face, and what? And pray. Then I will hear from heaven, and I will heal their land.
[158.16 --> 166.82] Well, this is our prayer. We have far more insidious problems in our world than COVID-19. I loved how that
[166.82 --> 171.22] was addressed, though that's not exactly how you put it, John, but that's what you were getting at.
[171.98 --> 180.70] And it is our call from God due to the crisis. As C.S. Lewis said, pain is God's megaphone to rouse a
[180.70 --> 188.34] dying world. And so with all that in mind, we're going to look at Matthew chapter 6. Not sure if
[188.34 --> 192.86] you're going to have it up there or not. That's fine if you don't. Matthew chapter 6. The disciples

[1074.56 --> 1084.80] But we must pursue whatever is true, whatever is right, whatever is excellent and admirable and worthy of praise.

[1084.80 --> 1092.04] So, it's worth saying again, there are weeds.

[1092.76 --> 1095.34] There is wheat in the weeds.

[1095.34 --> 1102.30] And he calls us to love that wheat and let it grow.

[1102.84 --> 1111.38] You know, we could spend whole days complaining about all the problems in the world and all the problems in the church and all the problems in the kingdom.

[1111.38 --> 1121.96] But Jesus says, seek whatever is good and true and noble and excellent and worthy of praise.

[1125.48 --> 1133.90] There's an old saying, and you may know it, that it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

[1133.90 --> 1143.96] And that's what Jesus is asking us to do, to light a candle or to plant a good seed and let it grow.

[1146.06 --> 1148.78] And there may be something of that you can do yourself.

[1148.92 --> 1150.86] There almost for sure is.

[1152.30 --> 1155.96] Maybe there's a word of encouragement that somebody is waiting for.

[1157.10 --> 1158.80] It could be a word that you bring.

[1158.80 --> 1164.52] Maybe there is an apology that you really should make.

[1164.84 --> 1166.46] And maybe you've been waiting too long.

[1167.22 --> 1169.34] An apology that could bring healing in.

[1170.84 --> 1172.62] Jesus wants you to do that.

[1172.98 --> 1177.32] Maybe there's some forgiveness you need to offer to somebody who's wronged you and hurt you.

[1177.32 --> 1182.30] And he wants you to forgive and you haven't been able to do it.

[1183.80 --> 1187.74] Maybe you need to ask God for that change of heart.

[1188.80 --> 1189.78] So that you can.

[1190.74 --> 1195.02] Maybe there's a lonely soul who's waiting for friendship.

[1196.44 --> 1197.54] Maybe that could be you.

[1199.20 --> 1205.64] Maybe there's a hungry person who needs something to, who's looking for something to eat.

[1205.74 --> 1207.24] There's something you can do.

[1209.80 --> 1214.38] So Jesus invites us to grow the good.

[1214.38 --> 1218.38] That's the point of the parable.

[1221.46 --> 1223.32] So let me say it one more time.

[1225.06 --> 1226.94] There is wheat in this field.

[1227.12 --> 1228.06] It's a messy field.

[1229.12 --> 1230.32] But there's wheat here.

[1232.38 --> 1234.62] And God wants it to grow.

[1234.62 --> 1241.22] You know, in most Bibles, this parable is called the parable of the weeds in the wheat fields.

[1242.36 --> 1245.42] I would maybe suggest a slightly different title.

[1245.60 --> 1250.70] Maybe we could call it the parable of the wheat in the weeds.

[1250.70 --> 1257.04] And then let me ask you, where do you fit in this story?

[1259.78 --> 1261.00] Please join me in prayer.

[1262.58 --> 1267.88] Dear Lord, we are also aware that we live in a messy world.

[1267.88 --> 1280.00] And that so often our fondest hopes and our highest goals somehow get spoiled with weeds, with disappointment.

[1281.48 --> 1286.38] And yet, Lord, you call us to pursue all that is good and true and noble and beautiful.

[1287.18 --> 1291.54] And we ask you that you'll give us the heart and the will to always be doing that.

[1291.62 --> 1294.16] And we pray it in Jesus' name and for his sake.

[1294.74 --> 1295.14] Amen.

[1295.14 --> 1295.28] Amen.

• The speaker is discussing the response of Christians to global crises such as COVID-19 and racial tension

• The speaker references Bible passages including 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Matthew 6, which emphasize the importance of humility and prayer in times of crisis

• Jesus' teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 is highlighted, emphasizing the need for sincerity and avoiding public displays of piety

• The speaker notes that despite COVID-19, their own life has not changed significantly due to their work with the Salvation Army and online teaching responsibilities

• A personal anecdote about a homeless person receiving CERB money is shared

• Deaths by overdose in British Columbia surpass COVID-19 deaths

• Government policies contributing to excessive money in hands of those who cannot handle it

• Cultural narcissism and secularism leading to insanity and societal issues

• Nebuchadnezzar as an example of narcissistic behavior leading to insanity

• Call to prayer and the importance of acknowledging God's dominion in times of chaos

• The Lord's Prayer and Jesus' emphasis on where to pray (in private)

• Importance of finding a quiet location for prayer

• Need to learn to focus and concentrate during prayer

• The Lord's Prayer as an example of how to pray effectively

• Distractions from technology and modern life affecting concentration and prayer

• Jesus' teaching on how to pray, including praying without ceasing and bracketing out time for solitude and quiet reflection

• The concept of "our God is in heaven" and its implications for understanding God's sovereignty and authority

• How to start a prayer with reverence and respect for God's holiness and kingdom

• Jesus' teaching on the importance of not just praying problems, but also seeking God's will and kingdom.

• Jesus' teaching on prayer emphasizes the importance of being alone with God

• The hypocrite and pagan approaches to prayer are discussed as examples of how not to pray

• Hypocrites pray to impress others, while pagans pray to impress God through their words and actions

• A key issue is the need for genuine humility and trust in God's approval, rather than seeking human validation

• The Lord's Prayer is a model for Christian prayer

• Confession of sin should not be the primary focus of prayer

• Paganism vs. Christianity: praying based on one's own life vs. praying based on Christ's life

• Foundation of prayer: recognizing one's righteousness in Christ, not personal goodness or confession of sin

• Coming to the Lord's table is not contingent on a sinless life, but rather a recognition of Christ's death and righteousness

• Confessing sin

• Avoiding dwelling on past forgiven sins

• Acknowledging being sinners

• Thanking God for His righteousness through Christ

• Expressing gratitude for His amazing grace

[0.00 --> 6.16] Good morning, it's good to see you. My printer is out of ink, so that's why that's there.

[7.18 --> 12.18] And originally, I was told that I have to be stationary this morning,

[12.74 --> 18.18] because there's a camera, and so I thought I wasn't going to be here. Actually, I was going

[18.18 --> 24.20] to decline this whole invitation, because I can't do that. But I was told I actually have four feet

[24.20 --> 31.68] this way. So, can you tell me, when am I out? Still more? Oh, wow, this is normal. Oh, perfect.

[31.82 --> 42.56] Okay, good, I got that. We're going to look at what I believe God is calling the church to during this

[42.56 --> 51.18] global crisis that we find ourselves in. Because I do think that when we look at what's taking place

[51.18 --> 59.10] in our world regarding COVID and the protocol and the different lifestyle that we have all been

[59.10 --> 69.10] required to live. And then, in conjunction with the racial tension that exists within our world today,

[69.56 --> 78.02] of course, primarily with our neighbors to the south, who we must pray for during this time,

[78.02 --> 89.06] and all of the civil unrest and all of the social unrest coming on the heels of this COVID-19 protocol,

[90.04 --> 96.60] Christians around the world are asking, God, I feel that I'm a little loud. Just going to throw

[96.60 --> 104.44] that out there. God, what are you calling the church to do? How should we respond? Perhaps we need

[104.44 --> 113.12] to blog more. Perhaps we need to join Black Lives Matter. Perhaps we need to just, you know, stay home.

[113.54 --> 121.46] Don't do anything. Follow the protocol, isolation, COVID thing, and just do a whole lot of what are we

[121.46 --> 128.16] supposed to do? And I'm convinced that what we're talking about this morning is step one. Without

[128.16 --> 136.80] question, this is step one. 2 Chronicles 7, 14. On the heels of a crisis, when that was being written,

[137.20 --> 146.68] it says, and if my people who are called by my name would humble themselves, turn from their wicked ways,

[147.62 --> 158.02] seek my face, and what? And pray. Then I will hear from heaven, and I will heal their land.

[158.16 --> 166.82] Well, this is our prayer. We have far more insidious problems in our world than COVID-19. I loved how that

[166.82 --> 171.22] was addressed, though that's not exactly how you put it, John, but that's what you were getting at.

[171.98 --> 180.70] And it is our call from God due to the crisis. As C.S. Lewis said, pain is God's megaphone to rouse a

[180.70 --> 188.34] dying world. And so with all that in mind, we're going to look at Matthew chapter 6. Not sure if

[188.34 --> 192.86] you're going to have it up there or not. That's fine if you don't. Matthew chapter 6. The disciples