🔴 Wisdom for Hard Seasons | 5 Unhealthy Patterns in Leaders | Forgiveness, Work and Hatred Confusion

In this broadcast I take you on a journey that brings together biblical insight and mental–emotional health, especially around the struggles many believers face. I share honestly from my own battle with chronic illness (Epstein-Barr), fatigue, and brain fog and how I have been in a learning journey, where I learn to accept where I’m at in this chapter without giving up. I also explore Philippians and bring out 5 unhealthy issues that make it hard to find ministry partners in the faith. We talk about what it looks like to value character over performance, both in our personal lives and in church culture and why like‑minded, like‑hearted relationships can be so hard to find. From there, I respond to a number of questions that sit right at the intersection of the Bible, OCD, and intrusive thoughts. We talk about passages like Matthew 5 (calling someone “raca”), Matthew 5:23–24 (reconciliation at the altar, those who have "something against you") and 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (“if a man does not work, he shall not eat”). Along the way we get very practical about intrusive thoughts (including sexual and “gay” intrusive thoughts), why everyone has them, why some of us obsess over them and how to begin breaking the compulsion cycle. My heart in this episode is to help you see God, yourself, and others through biblical context of the Father's love and the grace of Jesus Christ. Whether you battle intrusive thoughts, feel condemned by certain Bible passages, struggle to feel close to Jesus or are simply worn out by chronic health issues and life pressures, my prayer is that this conversation will give you language, comfort, and a next step. ❓Submit a Question: https://markdejesus.com/questions/ 📘Get The OCD Healing Journey Book Today: https://markdejesus.com/the-ocd-healing-journey-book/ ➡️Get a FREE eBook on the Father’s Love: https://bit.ly/3fGu6t3 ▶️Mark's resource library: https://markdejesus.com/topics/ 👉Support future videos: https://markdejesus.com/donate/ 🌎Join the Healing and Freedom Community: https://markdejesus.com/community 📚Mark's books: https://markdejesus.com/books-by-mark-dejesus/ Music Provided by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/73m02k and Audiio: https://ref.audiio.com/3c99d6zk Mark's Podcast and Video Equipment: https://markdejesus.com/equipment/ Disclaimer: The content published is for informational purposes. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is purely educational in nature. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, heard or viewed in our material. The resources given are not designed to practice medicine or give professional medical advice, including, without limitation, medical direction concerning someone's medical and mental health. Any resources given are not to be considered complete and does not cover all issues related to mental and physical health. In addition, any information given should not replace consultation with your doctor or any other mental health providers and/or specialists. 0:00 Intro 2:15 How To Find Freedom 8:05 We Love Our Community 9:45 Health Update and What we are learning 22:45 Greet The Chat 30:00 Philippians 2: 19 - 24 1:17:15 Dance Break 1:19:25 M & M Talk About Finding Healthy Tribe 1:27:56 Matthew 5 : 22 Should we be sorry for "Raka" 1:29:30 How Do You Feel Close To Jesus 1:33:45 How To Deal With Gay Intrusive Thoughts 1:41:15 What Does Hate Father & Mother and Their Own Life Mean 1:48:25 Matthew 5 Over Someone Having Something Against You 1:54:07 Confusion Over "If a man does not work, neither shall he eat"