Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:49 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Tanyam, I feel for you. I know of marriages that have survived all kinds of abuse. Don't look to the right or to the left, keep your eyes on God. He, not humans, will guide you. I will pray for you too. Your situation is an example of how Christians (like Paula White) can be a stumbling block to others. God Almighty Himself is the only sure thing. Please do not think that life could be better if you got a divorce. I know someone who thought like that, and now all she wants is her husband back. We will pray for you to be guided by God. Divorce only creates other problems.

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:40 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I agree, I think it's true, to remember the good things that ministries do, and how they help people. I've been considering certain ministries and how they have helped me. And, surely that demonstrates the fruit of the ministry. Right? We are supposed to look at the fruit. I also agree that their personal lives are none of our business, rather we are to use discernment. Only God knows. And yet, the Word of God is very strict about divorce. However, there are many great ministries in which the leader has been divorced. The distinction is probably in regard to the attitude of the heart, and whether or not any deception is involved. Boy, this is complicated. Therefore, we can not judge. Those who show mercy shall receive mercy!! It's a puzzlement and that's why I am perplexed!!

Megachurch Co-Pastors Announce Divorce

perplexed »

Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:49 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 2

"1 Cor 7:10 - 11 (NKJV) 10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. "

According to the Word of God, if Paula White divorces, she should remain single. So, we will see what happens.

Ministers Question Senate Probe, Defend Prosperity

perplexed »

Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:21 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

To say that this inquiry is an invasion of privacy is bogus. If you want to be tax exempt, you have to be accountable for the purpose and foundation of the finances of your ministry. Why should these guys benefit from a tax exempt organization, if they are not evangelizing the world and helping the poor and needy with the money that is donated to their ministry? I think that the intent for the tax exemption, was to free up money to HELP people, not to provide a lavish lifestyle for the head of the ministry. Ya know, I believe that God wants us to prosper and be in health, but I do not even care about having a Rolls Royce or a multimillion dollar home. Even with my income, when I go shopping, I really do not WANT everything I see; nor do I NEED it. I think it is a puzzlement that these Christian leaders actually want all this stuff. Could it be that they just have so much money that they do not know what to do with it?? If that's the case, send it to Israel, help people in need. Why would they even care about having a Rolls Royce, etc.? No one is impressed, and it only causes them to be persecuted. Bottom line, God said, "Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's." That means we are SUPPOSED to pay taxes. Get it???? Everybody else has to pay taxes. When I see ministries like these, I think, "Well, they obviously do not need money, I think I will give to someone who DOES."

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:32 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 1

When I said that Christian leaders need to get some guts and speak up about the deception, I did not mean on nationwide t.v. Rather, someone who is led by God should quietly go to Paula and Randy White and advise them what God and His Word have to say. And, someone in authority might advise them to step down from their ministries, until they can get their marriage back together. Someone in authority needs to have the guts to tell them they should not be ministering on t.v. at this time. To me, that's a potential problem within the Church, there are not clear authority figures. The rational is, "God is the authority". That is true, but in a case like this, when it appears that deception is involved, someone should speak up. Why do the Christian networks allow them to continue to have a nationwide forum when God is not mocked and when Christians are not fooled either?? I'm just asking a question. Should they be allowed to minister on t.v. when their life does not line up with the Word of God for ministers?? I do not know. And, I think the other ministries do not speak up about it on t.v., because they do not want to jeopardize their position with the Christian networks. It seems like these big ministries, who have a place on television, are like a "vicious circle". They are all linked, and they all listen to each other, and no one wants to go against the grain. But, finally and ultimately, SOMEONE needs to listen to GOD; and have the GUTS to speak up.

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:00 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

When Carmen said Paula was, "At the top of her game." - to me, that meant that her ministry has momentum, and that's why she's not stepping down. If she stepped down now, she might lose momentum and her ministry would diminish; and she might have to start all over again, at a later time. But, I wonder what God would want her to do???? Something is just not right; and it is up to the Christian leaders to speak up and tell her if she is off base or deceived. Somebody needs to get some guts and speak up about this to her. But, I bet even the Christian leaders do not know what's going on; and THEY do not want to judge either. For crying out loud we are not stupid suckers out here. We know what the Word of God says. Come on Christian leaders, in the church, speak up against this deception in the Name of Jesus!

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:49 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

I think the Christians in the pews can see a little more clearly than the Christians in the pulpits sometimes. It's up to the Christian leaders to minister to those in the ministry. But, we are to be watchers on the walls, and not deceived. You know, Christians in the pews hear from God just as easily as those in the pulpit, and we are not stupid.

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:16 pm Agree: 12   Disagree: 2

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that Paula White seemed to imply that her divorce, was "not just for her" - So, she thinks her divorce was FOR her. She said it was for her, and to help other people. That's really off base. I do not think that I misunderstood her intent in making these remarks. Please forgive me if I sound judgmental, but I just do not understand. I guess I am perplexed by all of this, because I used to listen to her and I even sent donations. So, I'm concerned about this issue. It would glorify God and help other people more, if she had a testimony about how God healed and blessed and restored her marriage. How does the fact that she got a divorce help people, unless we can understand why she got the divorce? God did not cause the divorce, so she could help other people. Her divorce might even be a stumbling block that will not help people at all. Somebody please enlighten us.

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:03 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 1

Thank you "cjs07office" - that sums it up perfectly, according to the Word of God. I heard Paula White speak on TBN, and she said that, "you can't put God in a box." In another interview she referred to her marriage as a "season" - "with a beginning and and end" - Could these statements be her attempts to justify her divorce?? If so, that could be the deception that you mention in your post.

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:32 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

You know "kdog" that is a very good scripture 2 Cor 2:5-11. I've felt so thwarted and stiffled lately, that I just REALLY wanted to express how I feel about all this. I forgive Paula and Randy White. God bless them and help them. But, I still do not think I want to donate any money to their ministry. Thanks "kdog" for helping me see the light. I feel sorry for the Whites. If they are really sold out to God, they will recover.

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:50 pm Agree: 15   Disagree: 2

Boy, this lady talks up a storm, doesn't she? Anyone, please let me know, how can she be a "life coach" when she can't even keep her own marriage together? In one of her interviews she said that her marriage was for a "season" with "a beginning and an end". Great, how many of these "seasons" is she going to have anyway?

Paula White: I'm Not Going to Draw Back

perplexed »

Sun Oct 28, 2007 2:40 pm Agree: 8   Disagree: 2

Of course none of us want to judge. But, I do not have to believe a word she says. And, I DON'T believe a word she says. I can not receive from her as a minister or a teacher. I do not have to pray for her, because she has a whole church load of people to pray for her. Bishop Jakes can pray for her. But, I'm not going to stone her to death either. I have no idea what happened in her marriage, and it is none of my business. All I can say is ministers of the gospel are supposed to remain married and if they get a divorce they are supposed to remain single. Lord have mercy, but I get sick and tired of trying to be nice, when these creepy millionaire Christians pull these stunts. How dare them ask for tithes and offerings and live like that. We are all human and I forgive her and have compassion for her, but she ain't gettin any of my hard earned money. And, that's what I have to say. I'm really glad to get that off my chest, and now I will ask God to forgive me and have mercy on me.