Playlist: Willfulness (topic)
Human Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn these perilous times, as described by Paul in II Timothy 3:1-5, mankind is increasingly characterized by willfulness, an obstinate and often perverse self-will. People stubbornly pursue their own desires, disregarding consequences to themselves or others, reflecting attitudes of pride, individualism, and self-sufficiency. …
The March Toward Globalism (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the perilous times of the last days, as described in II Timothy 3:1-5, men will exhibit self-centeredness, a trait that serves as the fountainhead of numerous evil characteristics, including willfulness. This uncontrolled behavior, likened to spiritual drunkenness in Ephesians 5:18, contrasts sharply with a life guided by …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Nine): Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible portrays youth as a time of willfulness and folly, where some individuals, instead of using their youth constructively, veer into waywardness and engage in foolish actions. This period, marked by a tendency toward reckless decisions, highlights the potential for negative patterns to form if not guided properly. …
Titus (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe concept of willfulness stands as a significant barrier to spiritual growth and community harmony among God's people. In the context of the Cretan church, willfulness manifested as a deep-seated rebellion against authority, a trait deeply ingrained in their cultural character. Paul instructs Titus to remind them to be subject …
The Adversary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe concept of willfulness, as exemplified by Satan's rebellion, reveals a profound distortion of purpose and power. In Isaiah 14:13-14, Satan's innermost thoughts are laid bare as he declares, "I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne... I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High." This …
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe pervasive willfulness among Israel's leaders and people, as depicted in Ezekiel 22, reveals a deep-seated rebellion against God. The prophets, priests, and princes consistently failed in their duties, driven by self-interest and disregard for God's commands. The prophets devoured the people, enriched themselves, and caused …
Elements of Motivation (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe revelation of God provides a vision that is essential for guiding our lives away from self-destruction. Without this vision, as seen in Proverbs 29:18, people perish, casting off restraint and running wild due to ignorance of God's ways. Wisdom, born from this divine revelation, serves as a defense against willful folly, …
Examples of Divine Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHuman nature exhibits a perverse tendency to worship God according to its own dictates, leading to a variety of religions and confusion about true values. This self-deception, often not deliberate, can cause one to wander into sin, as Proverbs 21:16 warns that a man who strays from understanding will rest among the dead. Hebrews …
Goats
Sermonette by Mike FordGoats are intelligent, sensitive, playful, and quick to respond to attention, but they are also capricious, impulsive, devious, and contrary.