Maybe uncynical of me but, this could be Oprah slowly getting closer to Christ? As long as the conversation sticks to biblical principles, I don't see the problem.
There is much more to come, I am not desensitized or overly sensitive about the things that are going on in 'christiandom', I encourage you and myself to watch and pray.
How can Jakes sit there with her and not rebuke her and preach the Gospel to her? He's in covenant with it and in error himself, that's why. He even has his members doing yoga. A man who can turn from revealed truth, deceiving that many people is dangerous. I believe God will give a person over to a reprobate mind after something like this. This is apostasy. Its not cute or pretty, its ugly. But truth needs to be spoken.
I guess I don't see him talking with her as blasphemous. She's attended his and Joel Osteen's church services to hear the gospel and we don't know if there's been a private intervention. We will see...
Please, don't anyone faint when I say this....
*Sigh*
"I just don't have any words... "
I know you weren't trying to be funny, but I sure did chuckle when I read this. ;-)
All kidding aside, I saw on tv that her lifeclass was going to be part of Megafest and all I could do was shake my head.
Well I am a member of TPH and have been for I guess 15 yrs or as long as it has been here in Dallas. Bishop Jakes has probably set up some sort of boundries as to what she can speak on. However Bishop is very discerning of spirits and is just working with that seed in Oprah. Much like he did with Steve Harvey and various others. Who knows what is going on behind the scenes, but What I do know for sure is that He who started a good work in her is faithful to finish it.
I am not sure if I will be attending the MegaFest.
BrandNew,Here's the thing... Oprah's Life Class show will be hosted at Megafest and will be focused on fatherhood. Are people aware that she wasn't invited to stand at a pulpit and preach the gospel to attendees? I think we should stop looking for a "scandal" where there isn't one.
ITA with this. Oprah is new age, just as MrsHaseeb stated and she should not be speaking of 'fatherhood' to Christians at a Christian event. Period.Thanks @gn1g. This can't be easy for you. I respect what you have shared and thank you again for you are bearing the brunt of your Pastor's decisons just for being a member of his Ministry.
I have respect for Bishop Jakes. In this case, he should not allow anyone to lead his sheep unless they are 'Full Gospel'.
Too many people idolize Oprah and it's not good that Bishop allows her to be teaching when it should be someone is appointed by the Holy Spirit and is filled with the evidence of God's presence.
It should be the other way around. Oprah, sit and learn and when you are ready, than you can lead and teach.
Right now it looks as if Bishop is giving Oprah validation and it is telling the congregation that they do not have to be 'FulL Gospel' to be in Ministry. This is very deceiving. Oprah is not full gospel. In other words, she does not believe in the Bible; she believes in Oprah.
I appreciate you sharing about your Bishop and that he probably set up some boundries for Oprah. I'm just not sure of the 'seed' you are speaking of. Oprah is not a Christian and doesn't believe in the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is New Age and her practices can deceive many believers. This is a fact. I know what the Bishop desires to do, but this isn't the way to do it.Well I am a member of TPH and have been for I guess 15 yrs or as long as it has been here in Dallas. Bishop Jakes has probably set up some sort of boundries as to what she can speak on. However Bishop is very discerning of spirits and is just working with that seed in Oprah. Much like he did with Steve Harvey and various others. Who knows what is going on behind the scenes, but What I do know for sure is that He who started a good work in her is faithful to finish it.
I am not sure if I will be attending the MegaFest.
Many times you come into the CF, the 'sighs' and the 'neverminds' and the 'negative phrases' come with you and you and I don't hear you speak two words that edifies and lifts up anyone here. Why is that? Where are your solutions to the problems in the CF, since you seem to feel as though we have problems and looking for scandals?
Yes, really...unfortunately. Even now, you just picked out that part and didn't address any of the questions that I posed to you...which is also unfortunate.WOW! Really? I am truly disappointed but I'm not going to comment further or respond to the bold.
I appreciate you sharing about your Bishop and that he probably set up some boundries for Oprah. I'm just not sure of the 'seed' you are speaking of.
Oprah is not a Christian and doesn't believe in the Full Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is New Age and her practices can deceive many believers. This is a fact. I know what the Bishop desires to do, but this isn't the way to do it.
Let me ask you a question. Why aren't you sure if you will be attending the MegaFest? Have you attended in the past? What's the difference this year?
I think we catch feelings because of all the 'good' that someone has done or how 'successful' that person is.
Oprah is the 'world' as a Christian I would not seek her out for counsel no matter how 'successful' or learned she is.
I agree with others' sentiment about Oprah and her being at Megafest caused me to pause. But I think the Lifeclass show involves an expert on the topic.
For example, she has had Suze Orman as the expert on the topic of finances. So TD Jakes will be the expert talking about fatherhood. The show is being taped at Megafest and I assume it will be aired on Oprah's network.
I don't think Oprah will be teaching or preaching - she will be asking TD Jakes questions and he will be doing the teaching/preaching. Maybe TD Jakes feels he will reach a larger audience to share the Gospel through this venue? Now, if this is the case and he does not speak about Jesus, then he needs to get the side eye.
I 'hear' what you are saying. So my answer is not controversial. I truly 'hear' you.
Here's the thing: Why Oprah?
Suze Orman is gay...living with her gay partner. Why not Dave Ramsey who is not only an excellent, if not better in teaching financial success, but he is also saved and lead of the Holy Spirit.
I truly support being with those to bring them into the Light and Love of Jesus Christ. Indeed I support this. If being around TD Jakes can bring Suze to Jesus, I am so for this. I like her and I respect her. It's just that having them 'lead' / teach gives their lifestyles 'validation'.
Again, no controversy with this post. I promise there is none, at all coming from my heart.
No controversy noted! And no controversy with this post either I understand what you're saying.
I don't know TD Jakes' heart or thoughts but my hope is that the purpose of this collaboration is to bring others to Jesus.
Also, I believe that God can work it out so that He will get the glory no matter what.