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Judgment or Accountability

Posted by Jeff Beckham Jr. | Posted in News, Video | Posted on 26-10-2009

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This video was sent to me by a close friend who watched it and asked me to look at it as well. When I did, I could see the war going on inside Steve Harvey and as I listened to his words I could feel God is calling him to do some unique things in ministry. I went back to the YouTube post and read some of the comments on him and this video and it made me think; is Steve Harvey right? Is the body of Christ judgmental or are we simply holding folks accountable? Are we calling to questions the actions of our brothers and sisters enough? I’d love to know your thoughts on this. Watch the video and please share!

My Thoughts

Steve said some key things I whole-heartedly agree with.  For example when you have new converts or people just finding their way to God you have to allow them to come as they are but that does not mean that they are supposed to stay that way.  Let them come in snapping their fingers or dressed inappropriately but show them them the respectful way with a loving kind manner.  The power of God which is His Word has tansformative properties.  You see these examples throughout the bible. Look at Paul and his transformation from Saul, or Mary Magdelene, or Simon Peter, and many others.  When you enter the body you are like a child the Gospel of Christ which is the power of God to salvation shoul grow you up.  So yes Steve, “let him pop his fingers”!  Where I differ is in the fact that the we can do or be any thing in the secular world.  I think it’s a  very fine line to walk on.  No man can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money (Matthew 6:24)  I think that when you attain a certain level of fame and fortune you have to be extremely strong in the Word to hold on to your faith.  Remember in Mark 10:25 Jesus says “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”  I don’t think you can do, be, or say anything and still be in alighment to God’s word. I do however think there is a way to hold someone accountable without being judgemental.  I want to know your thought..

Comments (2)

Bon said on 27-10-2009

I do believe we need to accept people as they are, but I also think as previously stated, once they are a part of worship, we mentor them even as adults.

I grew up in a Baptist church, too and there were still things I was taught and mentored about as I grew in my faith.

My church was in the middle of one of the poorest and roughest parts of the city. I’ve seen crack heads and drug addicts come into the church just as a means of safety. What type of church would we be if we turned them away because they had on jeans? My own pastor was delivered in the midst of getting high!

Accountability is taking action to encourage, rejoice and pray with each other. Accountability also is the true test of a friendship/relationship.

Iron sharpens iron, correct? I’m sure there have been times when you were not this “perfect” little Christian angel. As we continue to grow in our walk, we have to remember that everyone’s story is different.

Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.” A friend’s countenance is a look or expression of encouragement or moral support. When is the last time you had a friend call you just to ask how you were doing? When is the last time you called a friend and asked her if she needed to talk? Encouragement and moral support from a friend are sometimes the missing ingredients we need to combat sin.

So instead of automatically judging a person with the tight jeans or low cut shirt, why don’t we pray for the right words to say to help them?
Me said on 26-10-2009

I’m from a traditional baptist upbringing. Watching this was interesting. Hearing about Steve through the years, and all of the different things that have gone on there’s an obvious internal spiritual struggle he’s going through. I just hope he’s able to follow the right path.
Now as to “the world” and the church….yes babes in Christ have to be given a learning curve, and we can’t push them away trying “enforce”. But those that know better are supposed to do better. Those that are not babes, it’s hard for me, VERY hard for me to be okay with many of the things I see going on sometimes in our houses of worship. It’s not okay when people can dress up for the club but they want to wear jeans into the house of the Lord. We are supposed to present our BEST before God. If your best is jeans you wear your best, if its not please do better. I’m using clothing as an example because that’s one of my BIGGEST pet peeves, but it also goes along with everything else. If you know you’re not supposed to be snapping your fingers in church don’t do it. If you know you’re not supposed to be chewing gum in church don’t do it.

SO basically if you know better do better. If you’re a babe and still learning I expect the church to mentor and guide you in the correct manner and you should not be judged. But those non babes in Christ should be held accountable for their actions in the house of the Lord.