Shaking The Jar: How To Resist Evil And Love Your Neighbor

Send us Fan MailWhat if the tension you feel online, at work, and even around the holiday table isn’t random—but a push to make you fight? We open with a simple image of a shaken jar and follow it to a deeper truth about spiritual agitation, the nature of evil, and why our words either calm storms or feed them. From there, we draw a straight line to the greatest commandments—love God fully, love your neighbor as yourself—and show how that love becomes a practical strategy, not a vague ideal, for resisting chaos.We get specific about the enemy’s tactics: confusion, provocation, and the subtle way careless speech hands over ground. Instead of trying to control outcomes with willpower or religious slogans, we make the case for alignment—letting God’s power work through a surrendered life. Binding and loosing come into focus as alignment with heaven rather than a ritual, and Romans 10 reframes the link between heart and mouth: belief that justifies and confession that sets direction. Along the way, we name common pitfalls, like blaming God for misfortune or calling contempt “courage,” and offer a simple way forward: disciplined speech, humble repentance, and consistent love that treats people as God would.As the year turns, we extend a clear invitation to entrust your plans, resources, and relationships to Christ and test His faithfulness. You’ll hear updates on our weekly releases, how listeners worldwide use these messages for small groups and study, and a brief note on donations and newsletters. If your life feels rattled, this conversation offers footing—practical steps to speak peace, embody love, and push back against agitation with trained, righteous persistence. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs steady ground, and leave a review so others can find their way to this message."The Flowers You Are Picking Today Come From the Seeds You Planted Yesterday. Don't Like Your Boquet Of Flowers? Then Change the Seeds You Are Planting Today." Chaplain Terry