StevenTate007

We all become a master of something. So what will you become a master of? Don't become of master of evil. Become a master of good. What you practice and continually do becomes a habit. You then become your habits. Act accordingly. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

Website with verses on pride: https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-pride/ Remember that no matter who you are or what you've done (good or bad), you must always show respect. Treat others with dignity, whether you think they "deserve it" or not. You don't have to roll out the red carpet for someone who's a bully. But don't treat them poorly, and thereby become a bully, yourself. You are valuable. But so is a stranger. Remember that, and act accordingly. Thank you for watching on RUMBLE.

Live righteously to the extent that someone knows they can tell you in as much as one sentence that you did wrong - and that's all it will take for you to do better. Be also a person who leads a life of wisdom so that when YOU give correction, good people will respect and adhere to it. We can't do much in regards to fools, except not be like them. But in terms of good people: respect them, and live respectably too. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. :)

Video discussed in intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6kd7KiNqgY Remember to always be a good example. Because (whether you previously realized it or not), people look up to you. So steward that honor appropriately. "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love," - Ephesians 4:1-2 [To be clear: I understand that in the video I (in a way) am explaining what a good man should be. And I also pulled up Marcus Aurelius' quote about not doing that (but rather just being a good man). His point seems to be more so: In your teaching of being good, don't forget to remain good, yourself]. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. :)

I should clarify that the context of giving the compliment will determine (to some extent) whether the man you gave it to will remember it. I assume part of the reason that I remember what my friend told me is because it seemed to be out of nowhere. I hadn't just done some bench press right before my friend told me that I had a defined chest. And I'm sure most guys would appreciate any sort of compliment in relation to physical health or appearance anyway. But again, I just wanted to use an example from my own life. Regardless, compliments are nice anyway. But knowing when to give them (and to not overdo it), is crucial. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. :)

Oftentimes (if not all the time), when someone is hurling random insults, it's because they want to get an impulsive reaction out of you. So don't give it to them! It is true, you should silence the ignorance of foolish people at times. (1 Peter 2:15) But you also must refrain from speaking in the hearing of a fool (sometimes). (Proverbs 23:9) Context is important, so use this rule appropriately (depending on who you are conversing with). Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

This "lesson" is more so a "do with it what you will" situation. Most of my videos are about topics in which I believe there is an obvious right and wrong. But today's video is more so a fun story and a lesson I learned that could be helpful. The idea is to turn awkward situations into funny ones (if at all possible [which it usually is[). Again: Do with this information what you will. I'd love to hear your awkward stories in the comments! Anyway, thank you for watching on RUMBLE. More videos on the way.

The goal in doing good should be just that - doing good! The ultimate goal should never be recognition. If you do good, you should get recognition. But that shouldn't be what drives you to do good. So do good today, for that goal (in itself). Do good so as to treat others the way you want to be treated, to love God, and love your neighbor. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

"Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness, Or you will also be like him. Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves, So that he will not be wise in his own eyes." - Proverbs 26:4-5 That about sums it up. It's often tempting to respond to a fool in the same way they have just interacted with you. But think about it. If their actions have just deemed them foolish, the last thing you want to do is behave like them! So respond respectfully always. Even if that means putting someone in their place. Do so. But do it respectfully. And thereby refrain from becoming a fool, yourself. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. :)

You can't help everyone. So help everyone you can, to any extent you can. I love the story that is told through this song. There are several different themes throughout it. And all of them are great. I hope you received the message of the video! And I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching on Rumble. :)

To find the fine line between both extremes (being strong [but a jerk] and being kind [but weak]) - it's no easy task. But as we work on it and actively practice it in real-time (conversations and interactions), we will progress and it will become a habit to behave respectfully. We will become strong, but not rude. We will become kind, but not weak. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. Don't forget to comment down below how you're going to apply this principle to your life today. And then DO IT.

What does it mean to love yourself? Well if you have no foundation for your values and beliefs then it probably means something to the likes of: "fulfill all your wants, all the time". (But that definition is ever-changing if (again) you have no foundation for your beliefs). There is a consistent definition of how we ought to love ourselves. And it's found in The Word. Today we dive into what exactly it means to love yourself in a God-pleasing way. ... Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

The most recent song released by twenty one pilots has inspired me. And I don't mean the entire message behind the song. A single line has been living in my head since the song released. "Overtake your former self". What's one way you can do that today? Figure it out. And hop to it! Check out the song!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53tgVlXBZVg&ab_channel=twentyonepilots Thank you for watching on RUMBLE.

Overcome today. If you don't give up, expose, and release what's been causing you to sin, it will only get more and more difficult to do so! Don't let temptation get the best of you and turn you into someone you're not. Overcome today! Turn to Christ for the full power to overcome. And listen to this song!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUkcS7DmL48

"My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent." Proverbs 1:10 For those of us who have the Holy Spirit in us (given when we accept Jesus as our savior into our hearts by confessing with our mouth and believing in our hearts that Jesus is God and that God raised Him from the grave on the third day) - Not only do we have the option to say no to sin, but we are commanded to do so! If sinners entice you, do not consent. That's an order. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

Use any lesson learned from a past mistake to prepare yourself for a future win. Anything you missed out on last time, take advantage of this time. Anything you were sloppy about last time, tighten it up this time. "For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." - Proverbs 24:16 Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

Put to death your former self. Put to death that restraining idea. Whatever it is that's holding you back. Put it to death. Only then can you be resurrected as your better self. Just as Jesus had to die, to be resurrected, we too have to put our former selves (and ideas and propensities) to death before we can become who we we want to be (who we are called to be). What idea, habit, (or anything that hinders you) do you have to put to death? Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. You're a real one. :)

How dare you?! That's a phrase that needs to be brought back. Or at least a phrase like that. Stop letting foolish people embarrass you. If a dumb comment is made, ask them to elaborate. If someone is disrespectful, just simply tell them to show some respect. Though the foolish person may not listen, hopefully, they at least think about the interaction (especially by your appeal to a noble motive = respect). "For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people." - 1 Peter 2:15 Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

"Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" - 1 Corinthians 15:33 Be careful who you hang out with! Do not conform to the ways of wayward people. Keep to your values and standards. You won't regret it. Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. You're a real one.

Basic ideas are no less valuable because of how simple they are to grasp. So remember to take wisdom to heart, and apply it to your life (no matter how elementary the idea may seem). Thanks for watching on RUMBLE. :)

Great opportunities don't come around every day. So if one comes your way, TAKE IT. Even if at first you're not jumping for joy at the thought of it. For sometimes great opportunities are disguised as just work or some form of misfortune. But again, that's only a disguise! Thanks for watching on RUMBLE! You're a real one. :)

Remember to not view a discussion (even if it's about a disagreement) as a battle between you and the other person. Approach the conversation with kindness. And just watch how effectively you get your message across. And also consider the joy of keeping or earning the goodwill of your friend by respectfully having a conversation (even if, again, it's based on a disagreement). Thanks for watching on RUMBLE.

Don't count the days. Make the days count. Don't count the hours of work. Make the work count. Even if you're paid hourly, value your time by the lasting value behind it (not by the amount of time worked). This goes for studies and training too. Make the time spent count! Thank you for watching on RUMBLE! You're a real one. :)

Some things are not worth fighting over. A movie quote? Your favorite pizza? What type of weather you prefer? All not worth the brain power or goodwill it will cost you and the other person to argue over. "Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent." - Psalm 4:4 Thank you for watching on RUMBLE!

I'd rather fail sometimes at staying true to what I know I ought to do (and be labeled a hypocrite for it) than not have any sort of good foundation of "shoulds" and "should nots". If you've messed up, admit it. And then teach others why they shouldn't do what you did. "For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity." - Proverbs 24:16 Thanks for watching on RUMBLE! :)