Over the past few weeks I have read many articles, comments, blogs, and postings about the whole Juanita Bynum/Thomas Weeks issues but my brother in Christ at ATLGospel.com has said it best. Please take a moment to read his words:

25 August 2007 - What could I offer that would help the body of Christ?

The church continues to receive fresh black-eyes from individuals that have been placed on pedestals only to be knocked down.

…more reminders that we should worship Christ and him alone. Ascending to the ranks of Bishop does not make you less human, yet I understand it’s hard to listen to someone who does not practice what they preach.

It’s so ironic that preaching couples can have ministries that emphasize the sanctity of marriage and yet have their own problems. Does it make their ministry less credible? NO!!! …it just makes them human.

It would be easy for us to chastise public figures (as we often do). It’s easy for us to write people off that make mistakes. …see, I knew he wasn’t no man of God!!! …all these preachers are fake! …child, you know they just want your money, while they living like rockstars

I can’t say that I’ve never said or thought these very words, but walk in their shoes for a mile before you write them off.

LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN, CAST THE FIRST STONE

Nobody’s perfect. Let’s all try to spend more time praying and less time criticizing and gossiping.

Are their false teachers, ministers, prophets and evil ushers? Are churches full of homosexuals, dykes, adulterers, fornicators, liars, backbiters, jealous and just downright evil people? YEP, plenty.

Stop joining churches based on the exterior. Take a look inside, first. I’m not referring to the building.

A church is like a hospital. Sick people go to hospitals. Likewise, less than perfect people go to church. Stop expecting anyone in church to be perfect.

What could I offer that would help the body of Christ?

Strive to live a life that’s pleasing to God. When you fall, get back up and likewise, help your brothers and sisters that need a hand and a shoulder.

Don’t talk behind my back. Lovingly, correct me in my face.

Do not carry yourself with the posture of self-righteousness. If you’re too heavenly minded, you’re no earthly good.

When God blesses you, bless others. The reason why God withholds money and favor is because he knows we’ll squander it. Search your heart and ask God for correction if it’s out of line.

A good passage to read would be 2 Timothy 2.
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ATLGospel.com