DUNAMIS_ THE PHILOSOPHY OF MAN

DUNAMIS_ THE PHILOSOPHY OF MAN

How do people find hope in the darkest times? Resilient Truths brings a straight-talking, faith-filled Bible study as Pastor Ronnie Portis tackles what he calls **"the philosophy of man"** and how it has crept into the church. Aimed at people who care about authentic faith rather than empty religion, the message pushes you to question what you’ve been taught and who you’re really following.

Working from Colossians 2:8, Pastor Ronnie challenges traditions that excuse hypocrisy and compromise, pointing out how many churches teach, in practice, that **"it's okay to do this as long as you repent"**. He argues that this mindset has weakened the body of Christ and damaged people’s trust, with gossip, judgement and double standards replacing love and support.

His image of believers as “cornerstones” is powerful: if each stone supports the next, why are church members tearing each other down before the benediction is even finished? The tone is raw, honest and often confronting, but it’s grounded in hope. Pastor Ronnie shares his own story of sudden physical collapse, emergency spine surgery and months in rehab, describing how God used that season to get his attention and reset his priorities.

Even in pain, he chose to push forward, refusing heavy medication and holding on to a promise he made to God to preach wherever he was sent. Throughout, he keeps bringing the focus back to relationship with God rather than performance for people. As he puts it, **"The Bible says, B-I-B-L-E: basic instructions before leaving this earth"** – simple, clear guidance for anyone who wants to walk in God’s power instead of just quoting church slogans.

If you’ve been burned by religious hypocrisy, or you’re hungry for something more real than routine church talk, this message might have you asking a hard but necessary question: what kind of stone are you really?