All That Glitters Ain't Gold Girlfriend
I couldn't believe what I saw on the news today concerning the well-known prophetess and evangelist Juanita Bynum.
The blogs and news sites in cyberspace are blowing up about the beating she received from her husband, Bishop Thomas W. Weeks, III, Tuesday evening in Atlanta. It is sad. It is unfortunate.
They have my prayers because the situation is volatile and embarrassing.Where do I begin?Just the other day I wrote a post that raised a few eyebrows entitled Does God Hate Black People? Does God Hate Black Women.
In this post, one of the things I reference is the role of the church in many Black people's lives. I mention that women who lead ministries can catch hell. I was not trying to prophecy! I was just talking about what I know to be true. How many pastors beat their wives? How many have been known to beat their wives and were allowed to get away with it due to who they were?
How many pastors have counseled wives to stay with husbands who were known to beat them? How many wives have lost their lives because of it?
How much support is Juanita Bynum going to get from a predominantly male industry? It will be interesting to see.
While I no longer attend church on a regular basis, I left in part due to the overwhelming hypocrisy that takes place in the church.
I have been told that this was not a good reason to stop attending church. I was told that attending church dealt with my relationship between me and God and I needed the fellowship of believers.While I understand and appreciate the intent of such encouragement, I had to wake up and ask God for a life that was a function of spiritual truth. I got tired of so many people who seemed content with "playing church" without substantive spiritual authentic living.
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This prayer led to my eventual departure from the church. I think God is awesome. I think - at times - it is man that is the "enemy" or the "devil."I've seen Christians do things to others that the average non-Christian might never do. My point? The Christian church now stands at the threshold of opportunity. It is time to be real about the flaws of those who lead within the church and for them to stand accountable just as regular church-going members are expected to be accountable.With most church leadership, especially pastors and their spouses, it is implied that they can essentially do no wrong.
Such thinking or the encouragement of such type of thinking is dangerous for people who are spiritually starving for enlightenment and the realization of who God is and suppose be for their lives.
I remember when Juanita Bynum got married back in 2002. The whole message was, "You too can have what I have, if you only wait, be patient, and trust God."
She had a very expensive wedding and two very expensive rings with several karats - one for each hand. It seemed more about bling and glitter than about the substance of the marriage - although I am sure that was desired.
I remember thinking whether or not Weeks could handle the fame and notoriety of his new bride. It appeared she was trying to...
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