Maybe I am not reading into his word as much as others, I don't take his books or his shows as gospel. I actually like both he and Creflo. I have purchased the lady, her lover and her lord book, but have spent nothing else on any of these men. I enjoy the way Bishop Jakes writes and I enjoy his thought perspective on the woman, he is a decent man and his book has given me some insight on my life - BUT I have not let him or his book lead my life!!! As for Creflo I used to watch him every Sunday morning, that was until I became a member of my own church. There is a great distinction between going to church and watching these men on TV. As we know TV is usually for entertainment purposes, so I don't put them in the same category as my pastor. But then I can picture someone arguing the fact that large church have televised sermons ...so what is the difference. I guess for me it is interpretation and situational. Whenever someone is speaking about the lord and dropping bible verses I listen and trying to see how I can use the message.
Anyway, like I started this post I like both T.D. Jakes and Creflo A. Dollar. But I must say that the whole giving money to them and them dressing better than ball players is off the hook - I almost fell into the trap for paying them, but I caught myself ...shoot I still have a problem tithing (hey I am still young in this thing).
But Diva, I too think you are well versed in this area, what fallibility/short comings do you see in these men and the work that they do?
Well, that is my piece.
Sisterly
|