REAL TRANSPARENCY: Pornography & Adultery

The church is remaining -hush hush- about the REAL stuff folks are going through. Anytime we hear the word SEX or LUST or anything of like interest, we think its the worse thing ever. We aren't willing to talk about the things that are sending folks straight to hell in gasoline drawers such as sexual sins, but we will sugar coat lying, stealing, and having other gods before our main GOD. Though all are indeed sins and come with consequences, it is important that we as the "church" speak on the very things that preachers, teachers, deacons, choir members, ushers, greeters, and more are struggling with inside and out of the church daily!!!!!! You'd be surprised of how many preachers are struggling with some really tough issues even while they preach. It seems as if everything is peachy in the church, but outside of it they secretly go through HELL & are slowly digging a grave for themselves. Even the greatest people have sinned. Even the tallest person has fallen. Even the person with the biggest heart has been stingy before. Regardless of what you've done, you have a testimony! We all have done some things we aren't proud of that no one knows about, except God. If you've been following my blog posts, you know that being transparent is one of my goals this year & beyond. I'm not ashamed to tell people what I've done to help me get where I am now. I truly respect people who are REAL with themselves and others, without trying to sugar coat anything & make their situations appear great when they really aren't. 

I remember being over this particular ministry and still sinning like never before. While I was not proud of the things I did, I still "liked" what was going on. God was so not pleased with me, and even though I knew I was dead wrong, I continued to do it anyways. But through it all, I can look back on that situation and say THANK YOU LORD! I am so glad that I actually went through it because it helped me to get where I am today.

If you know me, know me, you also know that two of my favorite gospel artists are Kirk Franklin & Tye Tribbett! I absolutely love how God works through both of them. If you can recall, they have been under attack previously about things they've dealt with WHILE serving in ministry. Though many people have their opinions about them & will think what they will, I personally respect them both even more for being open & honest about their downfalls. Holding things back will only hinder you. No, I'm not saying that you have to tell your business to every Tom, Lucy, & Harry, but when you are in the presence of people who feel you have it all together or feel as if the sins they've committed will never be forgiven, then that may very well be a great time to share your testimony with them on how you made it over and how the sins you've committed have helped get you where you are now (through repentance & trusting God). The only difference between them & us is that their sins were made public while ours are still hiding in the closet! Be mindful of the things you say about people and the thoughts you have towards what they do because your sins may soon be exposed as well one day. Yes, God will hold those who publicly declare his goodness & works to others even more accountable than others, so we must all repent daily, straighten up, and live a pleasing life to him. Check out their interviews and the struggles  they've dealt with. Feel free to leave comments on how you feel about their situations.

 Keep everyone in your prayers folks. People everywhere are struggling daily, but instead of praying for them we gossip about their situations when they really need help. My prayer today is that we all, from celebrities, to preachers, to the person sitting on the couch doing nothing, will be free from the addictions we endure daily. I pray freedom, forgiveness, restoration, honesty, and openness in the name of Jesus. I pray that reputations will be restored and that we keep our minds focused on Jesus. Satan, you have no authority over God's children, for we are who GOD says we are! Lord, help us to live a life thats pleasing in your site. Amen.

Tye Tribbett shares his testimony about committing adultery

Kirk Franklin opens up about his addiction to pornography

TWO OF MY FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM:

EVERYTHING PART 1 & 2- TYE TRIBBETT

IMAGINE ME- KIRK FRANKLIN