I (Nate) am always weary about promoting the ministry of Bishop T.D. Jakes, simply from some doctrine disagreements on issues that I believe are key. HOWEVER... I do see him as my brother in Christ and I am incredibly thankful for him reaching the many people that he has reached in his ministry. All that being said... I have heard many people give their talk and their opinion, promote a certain viewpoint on the status of the American church and the United States government with the recent ruling by our Supreme Court, and none have come close to the clarity and straight talk that Bishop Jakes did at his congregation's meeting this past weekend. For those who want a piece of hope (and a challenge) in the midst of this ruling, take a listen (it's only four minutes long):
And all of THAT being said, let us, as Christ's church, with one accord yearn to obey the commands given to us... that no matter how different, we are to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Let us strive to never sacrifice a person on the altar of truth, but rather, seek their goodwill in all situations. Teach with truth AND grace. Live a life of love. Accept one another just as the Lord has accepted us.
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Nathan Bryant
is a pastor at River Run Church in East Orlando, FL. As a student at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri he majored in Biblical Leadership, New Testament Studies, and Missiology. In 2014 he attended the Leadership Institute in Phoenix, AZ where he
continued his education from other pastors and educators at one of the
fastest growing churches in the United States. He loves the outdoors, whether it is camping in the mountains or jumping
through the waves at the beach, nothing is better than enjoying God’s
creation. Nathan has a combined passion for unity and discipleship in the global church.
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