Gratefully God is not phased by TD Jakes pride or arrogance. One of the best things that TD Jakes does is he gives the credit (Glory) to God. But one of the worst things that he does is hail how great his ‘own’ ministry is and sell the idea that others should become a part of ‘that’ ministry. It’s not ‘that’ ministry (his) that anyone should ask others to become a part of. It’s not even the words “I want you to share in this ministry of God” that should ever be said out of someone’s mouth. With the subtle underlying message always going back to whatever ’small’ ‘insignificant’ part that each of us play (including me).
God’s kingdom is ’so’ much bigger than the small part that each of us play. Even if (with worldly eyes) we see millions of people being a part of it and are fooled into believing that it’s size is large. … Large compared to what; God? And I’m not saying that I have never done this myself. It has been rare, but yes I have. And I’m not saying that TD Jakes is alone in this arrogance and pride. Benny Hinn, Creflo Dollar, Joel Osteen, Oral Roberts, Pat Robertson, pick any biggy or smally. The size of your worldly ministry doesn’t make you immune to this.
We are all evil. It’s important not to dismiss it, sweep it under the table, or to simply say we’re forgiven by Christ and we don’t have to think about our failings or sins anymore. Recognize and admit your own sin (me too) and God is faithful and will forgive you. Check out http://tinyurl.com/gottesteem for more on the “we are evil” part.
