There, there now Shimmie.I knew after reading all the Juanita Bynum/Weeks threads on here.
I tried to take the high road - I think I may have passed the exit on the way to "give me a break" city.
You are 100% correct. Even though I was raised going to church every single week, you would have to drag me kicking and screaming now. I will sit and read my Bible at home, I will think on God's word while I tend my garden etc, but you will NEVER find me in a church or even really associating with Christians too much... because of stuff like this. 
These folks are the moneychangers 2.0... gasoline drawls all the way.
And this woman calling herself a prophetess! SMDH... Jesus take the wheel! All I can think about is the money changers... the only folks Jesus got physical with
Nodding so hard I'm ready to break my freaking neck!
I feel sick to my stomach. WOW. I don't even know what to say.
I wonder who wife #4 will be? A prophetess too no doubt
Amen, amen and amen.....
and God bless you for giving some "bitter" medicine. It's nothing but TRUTH, offered with Love.
(VERY OT)
Going to Church desn't mean that all the people are perfect inside love. Sin is sin and its all the same in God's eyes (and yes we all do it), the difference is the heart. Sure no one wants to go to a Church full of hypocrites and backbiters, but they do exist and do come to Church. It should not be something other people deter you from, but a place (a decent church) God draws you to. I'm really sure if you pray about it and seek God about it He will lead you to a good church home (should you want one). Stepping away from issues are not always the way, if we are able to deal with these challenges in a Christ-like way, its true forming and exhibition of godly character. Sorry to "preach" but there are so many (understandably) missing out on fellowship that can very much help them with their walk with God because of things like this. Of course this does not excuse them, but it should not disallow you fellowship:"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25).
Please note I'm really not trying to go off on you at all. Its because I care sis.
(gives back the thread)
for two main reasons:
That looks like eyeliner on her lips. She is too cute for all that.
I know there are unkind remarks being made about him. 
We've 'all' vented. I'm going to ask the mods to close the thread. I don't want anyone to be upset with one another.
I moved in 'haste' when I posted and to be truthful, I was upset. I shared most of the reasons why in my post above.
I apologize to each of you for every offense regarding this thread.
Please be blessed and don't allow this to hinder your worship or growth in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
You don't deserve to miss out on the joys of loving the Lord and having Him in your life in the FULLNESS of all of His Love for you.
Don't give up on the Church. The 'Real' Church', who is Jesus has not given up on you.
Sadly, this issue with Thomas Weeks won't be the 'last' fallen from Grace publically or privately. Nevertheless, I have to learn to 'Keep it Moving' and not allow it to hinder my growth and love in the Lord.
I allowed this issue to 'tick' me off because it was made so public. Too many women are staying or returning or entering into abusive relationships, thinking that because he's a 'said' man of God that he's going to be okay. It takes years for an abuser to be set free; especially to the degree of Thomas Weeks.
There is a false image; a false representation, a dangerous message of false hope and false faith, being delivered into the hearts and minds of women who may lose their lives.
Am I taking this too far? I don't thnk so. Do I know everything about this man? Indeed not! I will never profess to this. However, wouldn't it be far beneficial as a 'said' Minister, to publized getting help for men who are abusers (or abused) and women) who are abused (and possibly abusers)?
What sugar coat this serious dilema? Why make God look like a liar? How so?
Indeed with this 'mixed message' of repentence but not Rehabilation with skilled and qualified profesionals, Thomas Weeks is giving folks the dangerous illusion that all is well and he can go on as a healed man. I'm more than sure he has verbally placed God in his plans and actions somewhere with this.
So then what happens when (if) it fails? He strikes again? He has made God a liar, by his professions and then his actions.
So, all of this to say what?
Forgive him? Of course. Indeed we forgive. Excuse him? NO! I'm not taking anything this man says as Gospel, not even with a grain of salt.
Am I maligning him? Disparaging him? I hope not. I'm simply not seeing him as trustworthy and it's not about money so much as it is about the souls who look to him as a leader and are following him and his behavior.
I canmot smooth this out.
Yet there too many precious souls are going to suffer because of this. Too many women are going to stay in relationships with false hopes; dangerous illusions; blind faith, when in reality, they need to leave, take flight and leave where they should not be. And there are men in abusive situations as well, who need to leave and not stay.
Thomas Weeks is NOT rehabilatated from being an abuser. He's still abusing by way of abusing the minds of those who follow and look up to him for guidance. This I take great issue with. He needs to come clean. That's the kind of man I will respect. Come clean and public with rehabilitation and a mockery of Marriage and Ministry. These are two precious gifts of God with should not be tampered with.
Again, I apologize for offending everyone with this thread and for acting in haste. I'm learning and I'm pressing on to learn more. Jesus is worth it and always will be.
Love and blessings everyone. I truly mean this.
Don't be upset with anyone's feelings about this topic or any other. Just move on with what God has for you and love each other.
I What sin are these two people committing marrying each other? Can someone please explain it to me?
This is my prayer for you today.
Well said Sister Shimmie. My husband holds your position that Weeks can't possibly be rehabilitated since it takes time. He and you could be right, but only time will tell. In the meantime, God is still God. If he shouldn't be preaching, God will be sure to remove him.
It's not my intention to offend, but I find it very unfortunate that anyone will blame others for their personal decision not to go to church. Just like we can't sugarcoat Week's abusive past, we can't sugarcoat excuses. God deserves much more than that.
Lion and the lamb...
I admit it. And I apologize to you, this forum and to God. 
At the bolded in your post, I wholeheartedly agree with this. And I mean wholeheartedly. 
I apologize to you Laela, because I know your heart and Ministry is in 'healing' those who are hurting. Your Miinstry restores and rebuilds lost and stolen lives. And I'm up here 'firing' up the grill to burn Weeks.
I do not readily 'trust' a woman beater, an abuser, a liar and a fool and a coward. It's takes years of therapy to overcome this rage and actually demonic behavior. I've been there. My ex-husband was an abuser; and only by God's grace and my Dad (my earthly Father) was I saved from it. Just because a man says he's changed doesn't mean that he has. It takes a lot to move from this kind of rage.
For me personally another excuse is the issue of not coming back into the Christian Forum. Okay................... 'and'.? God is still here. He hasn't left. If one doesn't see Him here, then bring Him with you.
Week's is definitely not a reason or an excuse for not attending Church. Perhaps not HIS church but not Church as a whole and a good one.
I see more folks finding a new hair stylist after a bad perm or hair cut, which nearly 'balded' them, faster than they will find a new Church to attend.
