He didn't really create male and female. He just created two groups and whatever those groups wanted to identify as or whatever those two groups wanted to do, that was completely their choice because there was no such thing as male or female. Okay, so I'll get to the meat of what she's saying in a second, but I don't think the push to blur the lines between men and women is uncalculated. You think about it, it's been the evil one's priority to distort God's design, his good and proper design from day one. We are told men and women are exactly the same, there's no difference, and in fact, those terms are meaningless. You can just become one at any point. There's really no restrictions around it, whatever you're feeling that day. But here's the thing, God has laid out his way of doing things. He has made us a certain way, and when we deny our design, we're not only missing out on living the life that God has laid out for us, that he is calling us into, but we're going to encounter so much resistance, hurt, and just unnecessary pain because we are denying and neglecting God's design. Ultimately, this distorted ideology has weaseled its way into the hearts of those that consider themselves to be Christians. They look at the word of God with a distorted lens similar to this lady, operating from a secular worldview. You see, she already has certain presuppositions about the world, about men and women, about gender, about sex, and she's simply operating out of those presuppositions as she's reading the text. But what we're called to do is come from a strictly biblical worldview to let that, let God's word mold us and shape our perspective. And when we look in God's word, God made male and female, and he called it very good. I don't think God was mistaken. Like, maybe he was perhaps unaware of the awakening that would happen in the 21st century that we would finally realize that men and women are exactly the same and they're just socially constructed identities with no grounding in the real world. Our culture says that God was wrong, that in fact, his design wasn't very good. They apply their own standard of goodness. You see, to them, what is natural and feels good in the moment is what is good. How God created you has no relevance to the situation if we feel differently. After all, in this worldview, we are our own gods and we control our own destiny. I will go wherever my heart leads, the confused fellow shouts as he paves the way to his own doom. To be authentic to the sinful flesh is death, but true biblical authenticity is stepping into who we were created to be. And we can only understand that when we understand the Creator, when we seek to see what the Creator has to say about this. God created us in his image. He has given us intrinsic worth, regardless of gender, social standing, power, or religiosity. We are all equal before God, whether male or female. He created us to be disciples, to be friends, to be family members, and to be spouses. God is inviting each one of us to step into our role and the distinction between men and women should never be downplayed. Neither one is better than the others, but they are gloriously different. The tragedy of our current culture is that they would vehemently debate me on that statement, but it is evident. If we abandon God's blueprint, our foundation will crumble. There's no doubt about it. And if we desire to see Christ-like change in our communities, in our churches, in our families, in our governments, in our countries, then it's about time we look at how God has designed our world and humanity and families and the structures that he has put in place and build something that will last. So my mission at this point is to figure out how I fit into things as a Christian, 20-something, single guy. How do I fit into God's plan, into his structure, into my family, into my church? What is my role in that? And when I find that out, even when it's tough, even when it's scary, even when it forces me to humble myself, I want to be ready to step into that.  Because, look, we can keep living our lives how we want to and go with the flow of what feels right and feels natural. But man, when we do it God's way, when we follow Him, there's no better way. It is so worth it. It is so worth. Thank you so much for watching this video. If you enjoyed it, I encourage you to give it a like and subscribe below because I'm putting out new videos all the time. The only reason that I can do that is because of the wonderful people on Patreon. It has been such a blessing to get to know you guys on there on a more personal level with our monthly live streams and other things going on. So it's so fun. If you want to help support what I'm doing and helping people follow Jesus daily, you can head to the link in my description and partner with me on Patreon. Thank you again, guys, and I'll see you next time. God bless.


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All righty welcome on back to the channel everybody. You know where we're at Just woke up out of the truck here getting a little coffee And it is it's time to to go hunting again This time I'm gonna be trying to get my dad on a deer Now if you guys watch the last last video, I got an awesome deer from the back porch one I've been scout now for a while thought it'd be a great year to take big body deer Wait him he was he was big for out here and There was a big old ten point that is Hanging around this area as well. I thought we might get a glimpse of him We did he came into the frame Right as I was shooting my deer and I watched him run Through my scope reticle after a shot. I was like did I shoot the wrong deer? Because I just saw antlers go through scope reticle so That deer is still out here. I'm going out this morning with my buddy Mike little mullet man He's he's been trying to hunt that deer actually and I texted him before before I came down here I was like if that deer steps out you okay if I take a crack at it It's like sure man that deer that deer needs to get down But he hasn't seen that deer in person yet and we're hoping that this morning he might get to see that deer And then we've got some other other deer That we're trying to hunt as well, so I'm I'm done for the season I'm now just helping everybody else and That's just as fun. So let's go out this morning We're gonna try to help Mike and and then we're gonna we're gonna go out later with my dad He gets here at noon. So enjoy the show We are in the dark right now Feeders about to go off, but we're inside of the house We've got that 6-8 Western set up Over on the little opening you can lay down so it's just ready to go Just need the deer to cooperate unsuccessful this morning with Mike trying to get after that deer, but there's others still lurking around and Look who just showed up None other than LFD. Hey, good to see you man. What do you got there in your hand? I bought I thought you might want to shoot this. This is your the first gun you ever bought That I don't know. I haven't opened that case in probably a decade Yeah, you bought this like when you were I don't even 14 15 years old. No, I had to have been 18. That would have been illegal Well, maybe so 17 HMR bolt action with the ball barrel That's a cool little gun, man. We got to shoot this thing You think you can still hit something with it? I think I can I don't know about you So we are going deer hunting this week with dad and we're definitely not using the 17 HMR. Don't worry about that dad is in love with this this brace built 308 and That's what we're gonna use what he's confident in So confidence is key. Let's see who can hit that target first, which one you talking about the 200 Yeah, the 200 yards with the 17 HMR. Yeah, all right. You're on. All right. I'm going first Well, we'll see we'll see what 10 years sitting in the attic will do It's going like right by it Darn it. I went just over it man Okay, no hits Well, the rack leagues are this is this is not a good way to start on My confidence level is depleted Unbelievable. Well, I'll tell you what will will drastically improve your confidence. Let's just move that 17 Just plop down that guy you're guaranteed Guaranteed to have a good time Up to 300 yards with accuracy Missed. That's very disappointing 300 yards is a long ways. I just wanted to hit you with that confidence button Just boom get you going 300 yards in that 70s.   Can we get to fight?  Okay, that's true. Yeah, you have you're one shot Perfect shots on the hog and the deer Well, I had good coach But that's a long ways that to 100 yards versus 300. I mean, that's a that's a big deal now I did hit it you did I did you did earlier off-camera, but yeah, that doesn't count on this channel Okay, let's go hunting and we'll see what we that's where it matters. That's right. Good luck Hopefully this 10 point comes to fruition Show up where y'all are just let me know when he does Oh, yeah, it's so funny I was like man, it's kind of it's kind of meant to be that I left that deer walk out of frame So someone else can shoot it. So Mike's we're trying to hunt it for a while. I'm hoping to get to but There is a really consistent 7-point buck. I don't know what it is about 7 points. I just love And you got a 7 point last year, I got a 7 point yesterday This blind looks like it could have something up there. So we're good. There's only one chair. I'm just trying to get dead comfortable I'm gonna have to sit a little tiny seat But this deer is like really consistent and he's a great deer to take so I'm hoping that he shows up There's also an absolute magna mahog That's coming up in here, too So my dad's happy with anything, but I don't want to try to get him on a good deer and this is a good one So let's get in there. Nobody comes out I'll let you look at that. Oh, I felt good about it. Oh my god. He didn't go far at all. See him. Yeah There he is you didn't go you didn't go 10 yards. Good job, dad How about that believe that? He smoked him. Let's see where he got him. He was facing this way. He got a heart attack And you got him right there on the shoulder. Yeah, you did a good job guiding. Thank you Don't have long to carry him. That's two years in a row Two years in a row and I've never killed one my entire life until last year. Yeah, until I was retirement age Thanks to you. I'm glad we could do it dad. Yeah, happy to do it. So fun.  That's right Yeah, the hunt is not over. But yeah, the buck hunt is done. All right, dad Yeah Two years two deer you come out. I mean actually this year we tried we tried a little bit harder. We went I Was really trying to get you on some some like giant Cull bucks that first time we just never saw any, you know But we only have a week left in the season. This is literally our last chance to hunt. So Saw this guy.  He's a great deer for me. I know you don't like me saying that but You know, we've we've just got we've got so many bucks out here. We saw nine Different deer tonight at our blind.  Yeah, I got a little nervous right at the end as we were You know, the low it was getting low light and my dad already told me I can't see that. I can't see that good. I was like dad. Can you can you get on target? Can you get on target? I knew it was pretty close and He was gonna hit the deer and he absolutely nailed it. It went I think 12 yards It jumped up really high and then just plopped right over. So nailed it probably nailed in the heart Broke the shoulder with that 308 just perfect man. Great deer. We've got two refrigerators back at the the Rackley family Well, you're how your house and I live a mile down the road and I think this is gonna cap them off right here These two deer that we got this week. So no doubt the Rackley family Stephanie me and dad.  I've got a seven That's right. I mean might as well just keep it going man. Lucky seven So great deer. We're gonna put it on the skinny rat guys break it down do some recipes back home So stay tuned man. Dad anytime I get to have fun with you in the great outdoors. It's good times it is great times and We've had some great adventures and this is just added to the list. So I go ahead and smash the like button father-son time good We are getting it in and thank you guys for for staying tuned for all the outdoor videos May God bless you in the great outdoors