I've Hated Myself For My Past: God's Love Is Greater

I had some breakthrough today at church regarding God's love for me despite me having disgust toward myself for the sins I had committed before I came to Christ. We are to deny our self, we are to "hate our self" in COMPARISON to how much we love Jesus (in the same way Christ calls us to "hate" mother and father), but we are not called to continue to condemn ourselves or despise ourselves for sins God has already removed from us.

[StevenBancarz]

Hey guys I am really glad that this has helped some of you. God does not call us to hate ourselves when we are in Christ. We are called to be imitators of God, and God loves us in Christ. If God loves us, and we hate ourselves, we are not being imitators of God. We have permission in Christ to side with the high-view of how God sees us. If you are feeling lonely or like you don't really have anybody, I have a community group on Facebook with over 40k members which you should definitely join. It's very supportive. If you are struggling, post your requests and concerns in the group and people will offer you prayer and encouragement:

[prestonmoore]

Thanks for the message man. My past is something I struggle with too as it’s somewhat similar to yours. But we have to remind ourselves that God‘s grace and love for us is greater than all our past sins.

[Kimbalooie]

Steven so happy when I seen a notification, not necessary everyday, when you do a video I know it will have meaning ....thank you
I used to go your site spirit science, I thought was so very good for new age site. I learned about crystals and other things . I was into that all the spiritualism life style. You did not lead me to that life style, I was already in it, through being mislead by Satan. God came over me one day showed me all I was thinking was incorrect . I had to start much work many problems demons I thought were angels in my home, ect . I started playing Christian Music and all ...I was so lost where to start for guidance .
I’ve came so far Steven, but my foundation was you and your testimony . You just came up on YouTube ....your words and guidance are were my foundation. All you did in new age is such an asset to help now to deliver so many of us from it. I see all of how where you’ve been has been with God’s Guidance....that’s my opinion . Your so sincere truthful and humble. Please don’t stop your ministry unless your sure God is leading you elsewhere. Your so valuable especially to the young. Your knowledge and speaking abilities all is just such an amazing help ....
I can’t see how such a beautiful soul could have self hate, but buried inside us all kinds of things that probably need to come to surface ....I’m glad a little at a time God is showing you . You are so worthy ....we are... God Loves Us .
I think many of us can relate to your words this evening, Satan will use every thing he can to suppress us from doing our best for the Lord . We’re not perfect we are born into sin . Yes I’ve got my issues and once again testimony feels like one on one to special be blessed you take care of you Steven your precious soul will cut you down just for kicks be critical that’s Satan, we can pray for them ...hold your high brother . You boost us up hopefully we can you as well. God Bless always feel better and get help from your words

[ariellioness]

Isn't God incredible! There are just no words. Youre experiencing the presences of Yahweh! Glory!!!! Youre so special to Him Steven. It took me ten years as a born again christian to understand Gods grace and actually let myself feel His love for me. Hes revealing things to you quickly because your heart is eager for Him and youre searching Him diligently. I relate to you on many ways, being bullied, being critical, over coming self hate from my past, etc. But God loves us because He is good, not because we are. Great message and video. Peace brother!!

[andreahahn]

This is exactly what I've been struggling with and continue to struggle with. The fact that I've never experienced true love from anyone in my life especially from the most important people in my life, my parents, is what made it hard to come to Christ in the beginning. I've loved others immensely, without ever receiving it in return. But I took a leap of faith and was Saved. I've experienced his unconditional love first hand. It's overwhelming. But now I struggle with keeping the faith that he won't take his love away and abandon me, based on the patterns in my life this far. Watching this I realized that it has everything to do with how I perceive myself and my feelings of unworthiness. This video is very inspiring and uplifting.

[Midnight_Lantern]

Great video. Thank you, deeply. I too have struggled with this, knowing it mentally but unable to believe it. I pray for this, ongoing.

I love Yeshua, but I grew up in an abusive Pentecostal 'word of faith' church, which scarred me for life against cults, most government run churches and organized religion.

I have tried many churches since then, and unfortunately I can attest that most of them compromise scripture, or theyre sexist, dont acknowledge the nephilim, or follow the government at the expense of people and truth. I firmly believe not to abandon the assembly of believers, but this can be a meeting with one to a few other believers; not necessarily attendance within a government recognized building assembly.

I believe its wise to be cautious of Pentecostal church as *most* of them adhere to the false "Prosperity/word of faith" teaching which is blasphemy, abusive and man centered. God be with you Steven.

[KG-kgnc]

Thank you so much for your testimony, you are a true fisherman of Christ's!💙

[tnukivaati]

Wow Steven, we have one big thing in common brother and that’s that we both tried to earn approval by being critical. For me, it was and still is that I try to be that “knowledgeable and intelligent guy” that people look up to. I also struggled and even now greatly struggle with feeling inferior and so I guess I try to capitalize on a trait that I think will get people to like me. It’s sort of a defense mechanism to not feel alone. I’m learning to base my identity and satisfaction in Christ and God’s love.

And even after my conversion, I would still get all prideful about my biblical knowledge compared to others.

[carrienecas]

I came across this message really needed to hear you

[aurealaranang]

Steven! Thanks a million for your videos...God bless you!!

[sirpoppinchuck]

Yeah stand on God's promises. Rebuke those thoughts, I don't always think that's us. Satan is the accuser remember that. "God did not give us the Spirit of fear but power, Love, sound mind!" When you really read that "Word he will speak to you!" God is awesome. He is Love real love n peace not as the world does but God does is miraculous! So merciful, gracious, and Loving. The one true Be strong n the Lord and the power of his might!!! Walk in the spirit n the light of the Lord. You decrease that he may increase!!!

[elainejan]

Very well said. Thank you for sharing.

[LilacDaisy]

Last night, I stopped half way to go to bed and couldn't wait to get back to it. Listening to the rest, you said God revved-up, supernaturally in you, power and love. I'm finding it hard to think of a verse like that. All that comes to me is "be transformed by the renewing of your mind." At 24:50 you say that if you really believed God loved you and has forgiven you, you'd have freedom in all areas of your life. I would like to believe it - can you give me verses that support that? God bless!

[ambertalley]

I use to deal with a lot of self hatred until God said "who are you to judge yourself" then kind of downloaded his perspective. In order to judge you need as much detail as possible. In order to judge yourself it's the same way. You don't understand yourself or the details of your life like God does. From our DNA, to our mental problems, physical traumas we may or may not remember, so on and so forth.

[BeresheethFarm]

I saw a video from a little while back where you responded to someone in Steven Anderson's comments. I'm just curious to know how serious you take Mr. Anderson.