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Post by Nikkol on Sept 27, 2007 10:29:14 GMT -5
I think in light of all of that we've been hearing, one can wonder if preachers were ever suppose to be on television. Would Jesus be on tv? Is that why the seasoned saints would talk against being on tv (as well as owning one)? If our job is to preach the gospel message, is that what is usually preached on tv?
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Sept 27, 2007 13:00:58 GMT -5
I think in light of all of that we've been hearing, one can wonder if preachers were ever suppose to be on television. I don't necessarily see it as a problem as I know several people who received Christ as a result of watching a preacher/pastor on television. Don't know, however if it would have furthered the Kingdom of God then I believe He would have been. No, most of them were saying not to own or watch is because they believed it was a sin. You know, one of the religious "do and don't" rules. I don't watch too many televagelist, but in the defense of some, not all have impure motives when they are on television. There are some out there that conintue to preach Jesus on TV. Everyone is not on television to receive glory unto themselves. |
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Sept 27, 2007 13:19:59 GMT -5
by the way, I didn't vote
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Post by MsKayLander on Sept 27, 2007 13:30:26 GMT -5
Seen this on line... although it has some to do with the JB/TW incident... I think the thoughts are relevant to this post...
You know, back in the day, when televangelists were on TV, they talked about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was born, He lived, He died, He rose again, and is coming back. Romans 1:16 talks about the Gospel bringing change into the lives of people. They concluded their telecasts with a heartfelt appeal for someone to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
A lot of the “televangelism” today is about being inspired and motivated to go a whoring after things instead of considering your relationship with God the Father. They spend 1 minute, if any, making an appeal for salvation. Yet, they spend 10 minutes or more pushing their books and conferences. Where are the revivals? Where are the true evangelists? Where are the fire and brimstone preachers? Where are the preachers that are preaching holiness or hell?
I’ve said all that to say…when was the last time Prophetess Bynum has made an appeal for salvation? She is addressing the issue of domestic violence. She is addressing the physical, but what about the eternal? What about the soul? She is getting a lot of publicity, but what good is it when the appeal for salvation gets pushed aside for a personal agenda?
Biblically, we have been warned against judging others. However, we have been authorized to be fruit inspectors. Where is the fruit of salvation?
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Post by stillfocused on Sept 27, 2007 13:30:33 GMT -5
Ask my grandmother and she's making alot of sense right about now..and she's approaching 100 yrs. old. Her take is that God never told all these to go around preaching and taking speaking engagements and then get paid for them...
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Post by MsKayLander on Sept 27, 2007 13:38:50 GMT -5
I was asked to speak one time and they asked me how much I charged... I told them the gospel was given freely and JESUS has already paid the price... I don't charge anything for something I had no part in... They looked at me like I was crazy!!!!!!
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Post by keita on Sept 27, 2007 13:59:52 GMT -5
I know that's right, misskay! Declining the "preacher perks" can get you some real strange responses. I've actually had folks get downright offended when I said that I didn't require (stuff like) an "armorbearer".  I have absolutely no issue with preachers on tv who PREACH CHRIST. I regularly support, thank GOD daily for, and someday very soon (  ) hope to be, one of them. |
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Post by Beulah5 on Sept 27, 2007 16:18:17 GMT -5
Amen to all of u. I have not owned a tv for the last 4 years and it has been a blessing to me however i am all for any platform to preach Christ.
Unfortunately too many of the wrong people are on there.
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Post by giantsdodie on Sept 27, 2007 21:04:05 GMT -5
Television is simply a means of communication. Its a tool. Nothing more.
Television isnt the issue. CHARACTER is the issue.
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Post by krazeeboi on Sept 28, 2007 0:51:42 GMT -5
^Absolutely.
Frankly, I'm glad that TV is available as a means of communicating the Good News. I would have never fallen in love with so many of my favorite preachers had it not been for TV (the late Bishop G.E. Patterson comes to mind).
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Post by Nikkol on Sept 28, 2007 10:41:38 GMT -5
So, if the purpose of being on television should be one of preaching Christ and him crucified, why is it that that isn't what I hear.... as a matter of fact, I can't remember the last time I turned on Christian tv and heard the gospel message. I heard moreso excerpts of a preacher preaching "hard" with an organ blaring and right when it was time for the "good part", they shut it down and say:
"If you'd like to hear this message in it's entirety, please call ____________, go online to __________ or send in a check or money order to ______________________"
Is it possible that the main purpose of being on tv is moreso for marketing purposes rather than souls? Hence why usually 10 minutes of a 30 min program is spent selling books, CD's?
Is it possible that by choosing to be on tv and the expense it cost that the purpose is to get the word "out there" so that others will come to their church?
In reference to the tv allowing us to hear certain people, is it possible that because of this avenue that many are giving more "credibility" to these "certain people" when in actuality, we should be moreso about working and giving credibility to those are in our local area?
I was just reading an article and the article was talking about how JW's and Mormonism are becoming very popular and bigger in number; yet I've never heard of "The Mormon Channel" or the "JW Channel"............ it does make one wonder if all the millions that are spent on being on tv with the best equipment could be better spent just going outside and talking with the people in our communities............
Just some more questions..............
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Post by And Such Were Some Of You on Sept 28, 2007 11:47:06 GMT -5
Every message isn't like that, nor has that as its main purpose.
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Post by Jasmine on Sept 28, 2007 12:04:59 GMT -5
I have seen some excellent broadcasts on TV. I don't know if he still comes on but I like Bill Winston. I believe prosperity has it purpose for every believer. I believe their must be a balance in the messages being preached.
Character is definitely lacking in Christendom Period! I mean Geez. Some of us just don't get it. Its sad that in these days...Fruit is practically non-existent in the believer. I know thats not true for the Majority, but for alot.. It makes you wonder what is being taught. These days the focus is more on, getting what you can get, a house, a car, and etc, versus seeking the kingdom of God.
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Post by krazeeboi on Sept 28, 2007 12:52:34 GMT -5
We preach the Gospel, but we teach the precepts of the faith. TV ministry has a broad audience, both sinner and saint, so there must be something that is directed at both. It would be like saying that the only thing we should hear when we come to church is the Gospel. Well, I've already believed and obeyed the Gospel; is there anything beyond that that would be helpful to me in my walk? Everything has Christ and Him crucified as its foundation, but that doesn't mean that that's the only thing that should ever be preached. If so, Jesus Himself is wrong.
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Post by Jasmine on Sept 28, 2007 13:00:22 GMT -5
I agree krazee thats why a balance is necessary. Which I believe we are saying the same thing.
Now I know your post is a general statement, but you know we like to respond to posts that are posted directly under ours.. LOL
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) hope to be, one of them.