King's Council Podcast with Rylee Meek & Christian Edwards The King's Council

What is the importance of true repentance in maintaining salvation?
Salvation and repentance are fundamental concepts within Christianity that stir engaging conversations among believers due to their inherent complexities and implications. Rylee Meek and Christian Edwards, two prominent figures in such discussions, offer insightful perspectives on these topics. Meek, emphasizing the importance of genuine repentance and continuous sanctification, believes that true salvation requires a sincere commitment to living a righteous life guided by God. On the other hand, Edwards underlines the importance of a moment of repentance and continual focus on sanctification, noting the significant role of mentorship in maintaining one's faith and preventing backsliding. Their perspectives, though slightly varied, align in the belief that a continuous, steadfast faith and abiding in God ensures the assurance of salvation.
Faith and ongoing sanctification are crucial for maintaining salvation, highlighting the importance of growing in faith and pursuing righteousness.
Takeaways
True repentance involves turning away from sin and pursuing righteousness for sanctification and salvation.Pride is a key factor that leads to sin, emphasizing the need for humility in deepening one's relationship with God.Faith and ongoing sanctification are crucial for maintaining salvation, highlighting the importance of growing in faith and pursuing righteousness.The theological concept of losing salvation is debated, with discussions on eternal security and the need for remaining faithful to God.Discipleship and mentorship are crucial for spiritual development and avoiding pitfalls on the faith journey.Understanding scripture deeply is essential for ministry roles to uphold ministry standards and serve God effectively.Taking time for rest and sabbaticals is crucial for spiritual growth and well-being, emphasizing the need to stay connected with Jesus.

Quotes
"If you continually abide in him and that's your focus, you ain't never got to worry about losing your salvation." - Rylee Meek

"It's kindness that leads us to repentance." - Rylee Meek

"Salvation frees us from the penalty of sin, sanctification frees us from the power of sin, and glorification ultimately frees us from the presence of sin altogether." - Christian Edwards

"I don't want to tell anybody anything good that I ever did. But we're also told to let our light shine." - Rylee Meek

"The more God uses you and the more you're under spiritual attack, the more you probably need to just sit back, decompress." - Christian Edwards

"Christianity is fun, guys." - Christian Edwards



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Apostasy is a serious topic, but how can we stay true to our faith?
The concepts of salvation and repentance lie at the heart of the Christian faith, necessitating a deep-seated trust in Jesus Christ and an absolute surrender to God. They are crucial components in maintaining an authentic relationship with the Divine, underscored by sincere faith rather than just nominal declarations of belief. From the perspective of Rylee Meek, salvation and repentance demand an honest commitment to Jesus and a heart that constantly seeks forgiveness for its sins. He articulates this, drawing from biblical narratives such as those of King Saul and David, and underscores the omnipresence of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. Rylee stresses the delicate interplay between the assurance of salvation and the potential loss of it due to deliberate sinful conduct without genuine repentance. On the other hand, Christian Edwards underscores the importance of repentance in the journey of salvation. He believes that true faith in Jesus Christ is incomplete without repentance and uses the example of the Philippian jailer in Acts 16 to illustrate this. Like Meek, he too underscores the role of the Holy Spirit and sees repentance as a key element in fortifying one's relationship with God. For Edwards, true repentance and a devoted walk with Jesus are critical for attaining salvation and warding off spiritual darkness.

Genuine repentance involves more than just asking for forgiveness; it also requires a sincere desire to change and follow God's commandments.

Takeaways
Repentance precedes belief in receiving salvation, emphasizing surrendering to God regardless of past actions.Genuine relationship with God is crucial over superficial claims to faith, urging repentance and commitment to follow Jesus.Salvation and repentance are essential in the Christian faith, requiring trust in Jesus and turning away from previous ways.Being baptized in the Holy Spirit activates spiritual giftings and empowers believers for a more impactful Christian walk.Continual repentance and turning away from sin are vital for maintaining a close walk with God and receiving His grace.Apostasy is discussed, warning against departing from the faith and emphasizing the need for genuine faith to avoid losing salvation.The importance of genuine repentance and adherence to God's commandments is crucial in avoiding falling away from faith.

Quotes
"It's very serious, and I think that's why we talk about it so much. But also, the reality is there's multiple scripture references that back up both sides of the equation." - Rylee Meek

"For me, I've gone back and forth on it a couple times in my walk and I'm losing your salvation. My thoughts as to whether you could or not, but just to kind of like play it safe. Just for my own personal walk-in conviction, I live my life as if I can." - Christian Edwards

"It shouldn't be of concern for us one way or the other. The reason, as I said early on, the reason that we have concern... The point is, you only can control you." - Rylee Meek

"It will be impossible. It would be like just cold turkey breaking the worst drug addiction ever of just feeding, feeding, feeding your flesh and just saying, one day, oh, I'm not going to feed my flesh today. I'm going to turn to God." - Christian Edwards" - Christian Edwards

"If at any point you could, I don't care if you say yes to the Lord at 15 or 50, and then live whatever lifestyle after that, if your last dying breath, if you completely give your heart and surrender to the Lord, he's going to be there right now." - Christian Edwards


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Maintaining discipline and engaging in spiritual growth can help you break free from complacency and reach your full potential.
In the realm of personal growth and high achievement, the intriguing topic of complacency combat arises, highlighting the importance of fostering a robust community of driven individuals. Rylee Meek, a strong advocate for this approach, believes that surrounding oneself with a like-minded and accountable collective can effectively beat complacency, driving individuals to excel in various life aspects, notably physical fitness. His perspective is shaped by his own experience as a member of the King's Council, where he witnessed firsthand the power of community support and accountability. Similarly, Christian Edwards shares the belief that being part of a community of high achievers is a potent tool to combat complacency. He underscores the significance of honoring one's body and overall well-being, seeing it as a responsibility towards the gifts and opportunities bestowed by God. Edwards views complacency as an impediment to fulfilling one's purpose and promotes a biblical perspective and a strong community support system as effective remedies.

Being intentional in daily life and engaging with a community of like-minded individuals can actively combat complacency and seek new opportunities for personal growth.

Takeaways
Surrounding oneself with high achievers and fostering accountability within a community leads to motivation to combat complacency and improve lifestyle habits.-Intentionality in setting goals, making plans, and being proactive in relationships is crucial in preventing complacency and ensuring personal growth.The importance of fellowship, accountability, and intentional relationships within a community is emphasized in spiritual growth.Being intentional in daily life and engaging with a community of like-minded individuals can actively combat complacency and seek new opportunities for personal growth.Understanding the difference between discipline, motivation, and commitment is crucial for personal growth.Community support can positively influence discipline in various aspects of life, leading to personal growth and improvement.Striving for excellence in all areas of life requires being deliberate, intentional, and disciplined in mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial aspects.

Quotes
"Well, God had to bring him through a struggle, so he had something to rap about." - Christian Edwards

"At some point, there needs to be an inspiration and an understanding. Like, that's an internal draw to something bigger than yourself." - Rylee Meek

"Our thoughts become our words, our words become our actions, our actions become our habits, and our habits create our destiny of who we are." - Rylee Meek

"Discipline is kind of contagious." - Christian Edwards

"When you're walking in God's will. So why not give it a shot? You know, like, commit yourself to God. Be 100% devoted. Seek him. Seek the word of God, but just seek him in personal prayer time. God will speak to us. And let's see what God wants you to do. Let's see who he wants you to part with in your life, perhaps relationships, jobs, even, you know. I mean, whatever it may be. But let's see what doors God will open if we're actually seeking to walk through new open doors." - Christian Edwards


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Why is it important to understand the difference between contentment and complacency for personal growth?
The distinction between complacency and contentment, though subtle, holds substantial weight, particularly in the context of spiritual growth and fulfillment. Complacency, characterized by stagnation and self-satisfaction despite existing deficiencies, contrasts sharply against contentment, which implies a state of happiness and satisfaction, independent of external circumstances. Rylee Meek and Christian Edwards, in their discussions on the King's Council podcast, shed light on these two states. Rylee Meek views complacency as a dangerous pitfall that often masquerades as contentment, stressing the need for constant growth, discipleship, and community engagement as a means to avoid it. His perspective is shaped by the belief that true contentment stems from unwavering faith and trust in God's plan. In a similar vein, Christian Edwards distinguishes contentment as a lack of worry, not ambition, and encourages believers to continually strive for God's kingdom. Both perspectives underline the need to navigate carefully between complacency and contentment in one's spiritual journey.

One is a sense of peace and satisfaction with where you are in life, while the other is a feeling of self-satisfaction that prevents you from striving for more.

Takeaways
Contentment comes from internal satisfaction and happiness, while complacency involves a lack of motivation to improve and a sense of satisfaction despite existing dangers and deficiencies.The fine line between contentment and complacency is highlighted in the discussion, with biblical references emphasizing the importance of being content but also warning against complacency.Remembering one's first love with Jesus is crucial for maintaining a strong spiritual connection.The concept of holy dissatisfaction is when individuals are content with God's provision but remain dissatisfied with the current state, aiming for continuous growth in their spiritual journey.Contentment doesn't necessarily mean lack of ambition but rather a lack of worry and trust in God.Exposing children to godly content and values from an early age is crucial for their moral and spiritual development.Hebrews 13:5-6 emphasizes the importance of being content with what one has and avoiding covetousness by trusting in God's provision.

Quotes
"If all I could do is provide for my own family, how can I help my neighbor who's in need?" - Christian Edwards

"There needs to be just this hungry, holy dissatisfaction that we ain't done yet. Yeah, we ain't freaking done yet, right?" - Rylee Meek

"It's a fine line between contentment and complacency." - Christian Edwards

"It's God that gave you every gifting ability, even the heathens, even those that don't know Jesus. God gave them those giftings and abilities. They're just doing it for their righteousness. They're trying to do it for their selfish ambition." - Rylee Meek



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Financial decisions can shape a community's economic sustainability and values.
Scott Thomas is a well-established entrepreneur with a particular interest in aiding businesses to flourish while focusing on kingdom principles. He holds significant experience in implementing credit card processing strategies that are in alignment with these principles, with the primary objective of boosting tithing contributions and keeping funds within the kingdom economy. Scott's perspective on increasing tithing by credit card processing is far from conventional. Rather than focusing on the potential financial gain for the church, he emphasizes a shift in the congregants' mindset towards giving. By collaborating with credit card processing firms that direct a percentage of fees to a chosen nonprofit, he believes that individuals can view their credit card processing expenses as a part of their tithe. Scott insists on the importance of being intentional with where money is invested, leading to improved financial stewardship and a more generous, influential community.
Aligning finances with faith creates Kingdom Economy impact.
Takeaways
Kingdom Economy: Radical Generosity MovementFinancial Ripple Effect in Faith-Based CommunitiesFaith-Based Financial Practices in Kingdom EconomyFinancial Impact of Intentional Congregational GivingEmpower Charitable Giving with Credit Card ProcessingKingdom-aligned Investments Boost Financial Contributions GrowthFortifying Church Community through Business GrowthEntrepreneur Discipleship Programs in Local Churches

Quotes
"If there's anything in your life that you feel that you couldn't give away, if God came to you right now and it was like, sell your house, sell your car, sell that watch, sell whatever it is, get rid of it, give it away. And you have, like, there's no way I could do that. God, that's an idol, right?" - Rylee Meek

"And if you don't, if you're not operating in excellence, we're going to boot you. Right. Because you're a representation of our creator. Right. So this is part of our vetting out the process. If there's complaints, we vet that out. Of course, because we know people suck and they complain about a lot of things. Love people, love God, love people." - Scott Thomas

"God gives us the ability to create wealth for the sole purpose... advancing the kingdom of God." - Christian Edwards

"If I know that I can't serve both God and mammon, which this alone is just mind boggling to me, of all things that Jesus talks about. Not, you can't serve God in Satan, you can't serve God in murder. You can't serve God in evil. Right? No, it's like mammon. It's just mammon. You can't do it. You literally can't do it. It's radical, right?" - Rylee Meek


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How can Christians shift their perception of wealth to effectively serve God and others?
Scott Thomas is deeply involved in church-centric activities like the Dream Cities conference. His perspective on the cleansing of the church is grounded in both acknowledgment and urgency. They view the ongoing challenges faced by the church as an essential process of purification and refinement, suggesting that only those who are proactive can effectively navigate this period of cleansing. Scott stresses the need to confront difficult topics such as finances and to take responsibility for one's actions and contributions to the church and society. It is through their experiences in hosting workshops on increasing tithes, promoting radical generosity, and advocating for resource management, including family, business, and church leadership, that their commitment to church cleansing and strengthening becomes abundantly clear.
The cleansing of the church is an ongoing process that requires dedication, humility, and a willingness to embrace radical generosity and accountability.
Takeaways
Unity within the body of Christ is emphasized as crucial, standing together against 'woke' culture, and being unified by the Holy Spirit.Addressing difficult topics like money and sin within the church is necessary to prevent external pressures from infiltrating.Church leaders, especially pastors, are held to a higher standard, responsible for the vision and provision of the church.Initiating radical generosity involves understanding stewardship and obedience, as shown in the parable of the ten minas in Luke 19.There is a significant gap between the ideal tithe of 10% and the actual average of 2.5% among self-professing Christians in America.Tithing is viewed as a form of worship and sacrifice, highlighting the importance of stewarding resources wisely.The perception of wealth among Christians can impact how they serve God, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach aligning financial resources with spiritual values.
Quotes
"It's encouraging to be around like-minded people." - Rylee Meek

"It's beyond tolerating. It's affirming, affirming people in their sin, which is so crazy. It's not what the gospel is at all." - Christian Edwards

"The number one enemy of every vision is lack of provision." - Rylee Meek

"If all these self-professing Christians actually tithe to 10%, not even give above just 10%, not talking about building funds, not talking about thanksgiving offering or anything like that, just the 10% tithe, the church should see $520,000,000,000." - Christian Edwards

"The sea wasn't split till the feet were already wet." - Scott Thomas

"Rylee Meek (00:32:49): If you're fearful of doing it, bring somebody else in to talk about it. Right. Because it is still your responsibility to lead your church well. Right. Lead your flock well." - Rylee Meek

"If God is in charge, we're operating CEO here. He's the owner. We're the CEO. We make money, serve us. So we get to make that decision." - Rylee Meek


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