Gospel Singer Tonex Comes Out on The Lexi Show - Black Preaching Network2024-03-29T12:03:40Zhttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/forum/topics/gospel-singer-tonex-comes-out?commentId=916966%3AComment%3A1015329&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey Sister Lee,
Thanks for r…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10183822009-09-28T13:58:25.493ZRev. Dr. Tracy Scotthttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/DrTracyScott
Hey Sister Lee,<br />
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Thanks for responding. I feel your pain and concern. Truly, I believe that all of the people posting on this subject have a heart for those who are hurting and that they desire to do what's right.<br />
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As far as steps, individuals dealing with these deep emotional wounds, and faulty perceptions about who they are in Christ are in need of both professional counseling and prayer. Counseling generally does not operate in a step-wise fashion. Each case is different. Equally, people…
Hey Sister Lee,<br />
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Thanks for responding. I feel your pain and concern. Truly, I believe that all of the people posting on this subject have a heart for those who are hurting and that they desire to do what's right.<br />
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As far as steps, individuals dealing with these deep emotional wounds, and faulty perceptions about who they are in Christ are in need of both professional counseling and prayer. Counseling generally does not operate in a step-wise fashion. Each case is different. Equally, people mature in their faith at different rates as well.<br />
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I will not counsel a person who desires to stay in the lifestyle any more than I would counsel someone who desires to continue to beat his wife. However, I would not stop working with them if while seeking help, they fell into sin.<br />
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Most of the comments on this subject, tend to just deal with the spiritual side of man, but for man to be whole, all three areas (spirit, mind, body) must come together focused on the Lord and listening to the Holy Spirit. As I stated earlier, man is not just a spirit. The emotional and physical must also be addressed. Any area out of balance, impacts the others areas.<br />
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I am concerned when the whole person is not recognized and the need to address man’s ills is just the spirit part of man. For example, can one imagine treating a diabetic with a spiritual exhortation? Additionally, how can man with a spiritual problem, be treated with just psychological counseling or medication. Man is a whole composed of more than one part, and he must be treated as such.<br />
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There is a balance between these areas and Jesus knew it quite well. He knew when to be directive and when to help others gain insight through parables (see John 2). He knew when to focus on the present without excluding the past (see John 4). He knew when to focus on the spiritual aspect of man but not neglect the physical and psychological (see John 5).<br />
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Paul also had emotional and spiritual balance and reflected this in his counseling (1 Thessalonians 5:14).<br />
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Yes, we must and should preach about sin. But to equip the saints can not just stop there. We must also help them learn how to live this Christian life. None of this is done in our own strength, but with that of the Holy Spirit.<br />
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I am reminded that problems do not disappear when someone accepts Christ, or hears the Truth, but there is a new power to deal with them. Living the Christian life is not just a one-step process. Bro Anthony - it was a whole…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10181602009-09-28T05:34:09.141Znewviewhttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/newview
Bro Anthony - it was a whole different slave situation.<br />
I would say the kind of slavery what was going on back then would be like like the indentured servitude.<br />
Not the the crap George Washington's day.
Bro Anthony - it was a whole different slave situation.<br />
I would say the kind of slavery what was going on back then would be like like the indentured servitude.<br />
Not the the crap George Washington's day. It is true that sin is sin. T…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10180012009-09-28T03:10:31.665ZChaplain Pat Harrishttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ChaplainPatHarris
It is true that sin is sin. There is no great sin or little sin. However, there are times when it becomes necessary to call out specific sins as a way of letting people know that these actions/behaviors are in fact sinful. If it were not necessary, why would the bible mention specific sins such as adultery, fornication, idolatry, etc. How would one know if they were sinning if we do not specifically call it out?
It is true that sin is sin. There is no great sin or little sin. However, there are times when it becomes necessary to call out specific sins as a way of letting people know that these actions/behaviors are in fact sinful. If it were not necessary, why would the bible mention specific sins such as adultery, fornication, idolatry, etc. How would one know if they were sinning if we do not specifically call it out? Thanks Bro. Newman for this c…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10179522009-09-28T02:47:43.219ZChaplain Pat Harrishttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ChaplainPatHarris
Thanks Bro. Newman for this clarification.
Thanks Bro. Newman for this clarification. You said a mouthful with that…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10177072009-09-28T00:43:38.849ZArchbishop Trevor 'Elihu' Greenehttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ArchbishopTrevorElihu
You said a mouthful with that 501(c)3 comment!!!<br />
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Glad my ministry ISN'T under such!
You said a mouthful with that 501(c)3 comment!!!<br />
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Glad my ministry ISN'T under such! Did she say "limp wristed"???…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10176972009-09-28T00:41:06.716ZArchbishop Trevor 'Elihu' Greenehttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ArchbishopTrevorElihu
Did she say "limp wristed"?????? WOW!!<br />
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Bro Watson, you're right about that. The pulpit is not the place for such a thing. And yes, many will be as mad as can be once they see so-n-so and such-n-such there in the Kingdom of GOD. They'll pull a Peter move (the same move that they're trying now):<br />
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<u>John 21:20-21</u> "<i><b>Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter…</b></i>
Did she say "limp wristed"?????? WOW!!<br />
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Bro Watson, you're right about that. The pulpit is not the place for such a thing. And yes, many will be as mad as can be once they see so-n-so and such-n-such there in the Kingdom of GOD. They'll pull a Peter move (the same move that they're trying now):<br />
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<u>John 21:20-21</u> "<i><b>Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do?</b></i>" Anthony Watson you asked: Are…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10176552009-09-28T00:22:49.051ZChild of the Kingdomhttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/EWMinistries
<u><b>Anthony Watson you asked: Are homosexuals and lesbians welcomed in your mansion church? Just curious.</b></u><br />
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I have had both in my home. One young lady shared her conflict in the flesh with me and I shared the word of God with her. She was looking for help not acceptance or sympathy. Her and her children have spent a lot of time with our family. We fed them and shared the word with them and love them. If she wants to remain that way, and simply frolic around then that's where we part…
<u><b>Anthony Watson you asked: Are homosexuals and lesbians welcomed in your mansion church? Just curious.</b></u><br />
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I have had both in my home. One young lady shared her conflict in the flesh with me and I shared the word of God with her. She was looking for help not acceptance or sympathy. Her and her children have spent a lot of time with our family. We fed them and shared the word with them and love them. If she wants to remain that way, and simply frolic around then that's where we part ways. But that is not the case.<br />
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One young man came with his mother. She saw some of our videos in which the issue of homosexuality was covered. She asked if her son could see it because she is not clear on what to do. He is only 16. Now instead of assuming that we are attacking people, why don't you read what I have said.<br />
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Just like Kimberly stated, when talking about those claiming to be Christians it is different from someone who isn't saved and needs to know Jesus. If someone is just playing church and is looking for acceptance of that lifestyle, The bible says not to have fellowship with them. No one will be bringing a gay lover to my home, hugging up with each other in front of my children and others.<br />
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<u><i><b>P.S. Anthony, the size of our home has nothing to do with anything. That is God's blessing to us and I do not apologize for it. When you see a great deal you go for it.</b></i></u> I seen this one before!! I pl…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10176542009-09-28T00:22:30.001ZArchbishop Trevor 'Elihu' Greenehttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ArchbishopTrevorElihu
I seen this one before!! I planned on writting a blog on it! I KNEW it would start up an uproar, and thats EXACTLY what I wanted to do!! Is this what they call "study to show thyself approved" now??? DISGRACEFUL!!!!
I seen this one before!! I planned on writting a blog on it! I KNEW it would start up an uproar, and thats EXACTLY what I wanted to do!! Is this what they call "study to show thyself approved" now??? DISGRACEFUL!!!! Now that is a true statementtag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10176502009-09-28T00:18:51.597ZMYBY/Moreh Yahoshua ben Yisraelhttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/Moreh
<b>Now that is a true statement</b>
<b>Now that is a true statement</b> That is how it was done...Hom…tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2009-09-28:916966:Comment:10176252009-09-28T00:09:06.099ZMYBY/Moreh Yahoshua ben Yisraelhttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/Moreh
That is how it was done...Homes open...
That is how it was done...Homes open...