BISHOP TD JAKES AND HIS LOVELY DAUGHTER SARA
Saints ( I guess they are) are funny enough…but saints on the Internet are even more comical. I could prove it but I might get sued, so I’ll pass. I’m not talking about Bishop Jakes…I’m talking about you and me. We’re just so quick to turn on each other. Scary? I think so.
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This morning I was approached by one of the Prayer Warriors; she was nearly in tears. It seems as though her teen age son wanted to wear an earring in his ear and had went along with her saying: “No.” Well, that is until he looked on television at a picture of Bishop Jakes in his daughter’s wedding and saw Bishop TD Jakes wearing an earring. (He doesn’t wear one in the pulpit.) He exclaimed in defense: “If Bishop TD Jakes can get one, I don’t see why I can’t too?” This mother told her son that he couldn’t get one and that was the end of it. And indeed it was. Now this lady is very sincere, someone who loves God and doesn’t mind praying for others…everyone without exception or question.
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One of the reasons that people are opposed to the idea of Bishop Jakes wearing a diamond in his ear; is because in their perception; it’s worldly. If you’re born again, you “left” the world so to speak. We’re a part of the Kingdom of God. The wearing of the earrings (on men) to most of our knowledge is a worldly thing and a reminder of what “they” do; they being people in the world. The truth be told, many of us haven’t in fact left the worldliness behind in one way or another; through one trait or another. Most of us have some remnant or temptation that besets us and we’ve all got some flesh that must be put down whether we admit it or whether people can “see” it or not. That’s the prevailing thought pattern amongst believers. Believers have high standards…for others. We’ve got to be careful about that.
Also, should we wear or not wear things in church and switch out in the world? People do it all the time. Some mean to, some don’t. These are matters of concern and pose great challenges to us all.
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We concluded regarding Bishop Jakes and the earring that God was doing some sifting and immediately began to pray. Now, looking back; I think it was us being sifted. Don’t get me wrong; I am very much opposed to men wearing earrings (as a rule), but that has been my own prejudice and it’s still NONE OF MY BUSINESS IF THEY DO. In fact, I know now I’ve been sifted…I’ve learned so much from this.
Will it change me or you? No, I sure hope not. For me it’s just an observation that I’ve been allowed to see that I don’t yet understand.
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SEEMS THIS EARRING THING HAS TURNED INTO A VERY BIG DEAL AND IT MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL…THAT THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE A BIG DEAL. PEOPLE BEING UNSAVED..NOW THAT’S A BIG DEAL!
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I researched people’s opinions on the Internet and as a rule, I found many Christians to be very condemning. I “almost” was the same way too, but…
as I was walking around thinking about it…I happened to look in the mirror and see my earrings. My ears have been pierced for years and years…but does that make me any different? Feminists would say why can’t men wear earrings; it’s just a fashion trend?
I don’t wear diamonds in my ear but who’s to say that I wouldn’t if I had them? I probably wouldn’t but who’s to say? Would criticizing Bishop Jakes make me a hypocrite? I think so, but that’s not the reason that I choose not to do it.
Then, I prayed about it.
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CONCLUSION
Wearing an earring in his ear doesn’t make Bishop TD Jakes any less spiritual. Admittedly, my spiritual Father doesn’t wear one; nor have I ever supported the idea of men wearing earrings, (that means little in the scheme of things). I don’t know Bishop Jakes or the reason and I am not alone, am I? I might add that in this case as in many others, it’s none of my business. Unfortunately, the body of Christ may not view it that way (I’ve read Christian Message Boards) and that’s sad that a private matter was made a public issue.
On behalf of Cafe Sozo, I’d like to Congratulate Bishop Jakes and First Lady Serita on the marriage of their daughter and Sara and her husband. We’ll be praying for them to be Blessed and to walk under the mighty hand of God never to miss a step in these trying times and we encourage you to do the same.
It’s my understanding that if people are indeed concerned about any member of the body of Christ..then, they should pray for them first also asking God for direction. No way should people be spreading rumors and vilifying this man over an earring in his ear! No way should you think any less of him. He’s a great man of God, full of Wisdom and the body should be supportive. That’s my e-pinion.
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29 responses so far ↓
Fred // July 3, 2008 at 4:00 am
I have to agree with you its so amazing how we get distracted with small things that we don’t or can’t seem to focus on larger issues that really matter. I attend the Potter’s House and have had opportunity to hear this man of God speak over the pulpit and in small settings and he is one of the most annointed, but yet humble men I know. Furthermore, who are we to be so judgemental?? And we wonder why people don’t want to be saved or call themselves Christians! When are we going to wake up and fix our characters first, rather than trying to fix each other. The bible has so many scriptural references about fixing ourselves and worrying about ourselves not our neighbor, but somehow that rule or verse gets skipped over. However, just to qualify my point look what Jesus did with the adultress…who without sin cast the first stone. However, I am not by any means saying that its a sin to wear an errand as a man there is no scriptural basis for it that I can find. I am too hot and so upset that we have to even half this type of ridiculous conversation. Let the man enjoy his daughter getting married…my GOD! Sometimes I am afraid to call my self a Christian due to the self-righteous people we have holding up that banner.
peacefulone // July 3, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Greetings Fred! I’m so glad that you took the time to respond. People came by the hundreds to read this byline; like flies to a picnic but no one said anything. That really made us wonder if they were “disappointed” that it wasn’t vicious or gossipy. That’s not of God (gossip or vilfiying another’s character)no matter what people say.
I totally agree with your point that it was a private day for Bishop Jakes and his family to celebrate a long awaited day. I choose to sow seeds of gladness and joy for that family in my words and in my prayers! I’m so glad that you do too. We’re not alone.
Blessings & Love
Cop // July 4, 2008 at 4:10 pm
The earring doesnt bother me, but the poor effort to cover it up does.
peacefulone // July 4, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Greetings! As believers, we’ve got to have very tough skin and pray for one another…we shouldn’t be bothered when someone in the Body of Christ does something that “we” don’t like. Thanks for your comments…Blessings & Love
downwiththetimes // July 6, 2008 at 2:35 am
I’m saved, santified and filled with the Holy Ghost and you better believe I’m getting a belly ring, no doubt.
You can say what you want I like them and I think they are really cute.
Now yes, I will continue to be saved, santified and filled with the Holy Ghost.
Your sister in Christ.
Love ya!
peacefulone // July 6, 2008 at 4:53 pm
No comment.
Kimmie Kim // July 7, 2008 at 2:22 am
Someone sent me last week via email the 300+ picture slide show of this beautiful wedding. I thought the photos were just lovely, and I was sooo happy for Bishop Jakes and his lovely daughter, Sarah.
As I checked my email this evening, i saw a reply from one of my sisters in Christ to whom I forwarded this slide show. In her reply, she brought up the fact that Jakes had an earring on. To tell u the truth, when I looked at the pictures last week, i didn’t even notice that he was wearing one; I was just enjoying the loveliness of the occasion (and as you can see, I still am!). And then, i wanted to know if there was any hoopla on the Internet about it. I Googled, and sho nuff, there it was, much to my dismay.
We Christians really need to look at ourselves. We strain at a gnat and swallow a camel! I really don’t care if the man wants to wear an earring. I was just grateful that he thought enough of any of us to share that lovely day, because I sure wish I was there! God bless you, Bishop & Lady Jakes! God bless you, Robert and Sarah!!!!
peacefulone // July 7, 2008 at 11:08 am
Blessings Kimmie! Well said.
Sydney Simelton // July 7, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Of all the things going wrong in the world today. All the problems and all the lost souls. People dying and war everywhere- AND CHURCH PEOPLE ARE BUSY FUSSING OVER A DANG EARRING! Are you Christians so empty that you have to worry about a man wearing an earring?? I’ve read so many blogs with “the saints” protesting this until it saddens me. Nobody pays attention to the fact that a black man has raised a daughter, gave her away in marriage and celebrates her love. Even the media got this one right. But you Christians… wow, it’s just sad. — Sydney
peacefulone // July 7, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Bravo. He’s a man who has been faithful to God, stayed with his wife, raised his children in the admonition of the Lord.
We’ve seen the blogs that have been negative; and we’re praying for them. Thanks for your comments.
Blessings & Love
peacefulone // July 7, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Sydney, please understand that we normally wouldn’t even entertain commenting on this subject; but we felt the need to offset the negative banter with truthful talk. Otherwise, we would have passed as negative murmuring amongst believers doesn’t glorify God.
ace // July 11, 2008 at 1:26 pm
this is a disgrace and it is obvious that you all are blind and cannot see the light b/c you are led by a false prophet.
peacefulone // July 11, 2008 at 2:53 pm
We love you.
Mdaya // July 22, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Bishop? Earing? Why the hullabaloo? Well, the hullabaloo is exactly because though the scriptures say nothing about it, IT IS CONTROVERSIAL. Period. Now, for someone entrusted with His kind of influence, there’s things that are not EXPEDIENT, because, they might send the wrong Signal and do damage. If You are willing to lead, You LOOSE THE RIGHT TO THINK OF YOURSELF FIRST. Thank you very much.
peacefulone // July 24, 2008 at 1:49 am
You’re Welcome.
Growing in Grace // July 24, 2008 at 7:34 pm
The Bible tells us to judge each other using the Word of God. You are all so concerned with the man that you are forgetting the message. He is backsliding; plain and simple. Alligning hisself with Dr. Phil who believes homosexuals are born that way is another glaring example. Where’s all the Godly wisdom now. What is so wrong with correcting another Christian even if he is the Bishop TD Jakes; as if he can make no mistakes. I’m sorry, I thought he was a man and capable of error. His daughter also had a tatoo on her back. We all know there is specific scripture to refute tatooing and cutting on your body. We also have scripture to back up the way the Bishop’s children should carry themselves. If it’s not happening, we’d better start praying because obviously he has a huge following and can possibly lead those people astray. Remember, we are to judge each other’s actions to ensure they line up with the Word of God. TD Jake’s greatness is a direct result of God; not himself. He is capable of making a mistake and that is why the earring was airbrushed out. Let’s pray that that gap in judgment closes and returns to the rule of the Master.
peacefulone // July 24, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Your best point is encouraging us to pray. A lot of people say it; but, we really do it; even for you. Hope that you’ll join in… to keep up the hedge. Blessings and Love
Growing in Grace // July 25, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Please clarify; even for you. Feels really negative.
peacefulone // July 25, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Dearest Natasha, we shy away from the negative.
Perhaps I should have said: “including you” instead of even you. Not meant to single you out; but what I’m saying is as a prayer warrior my task is to pray for everyone; yes Bishop Jakes too. You may know that the devil works hard to cause divisions and schisms within the body of Christ. There is healthy criticism and unhealthy criticism. And we’ve seen both.
The Lord stopped me a long time ago from judging but to speak the best and to pray the best for…all. So, my position is always coming from that perspective.
You made some good points, but I felt that your best point was encouraging us all to pray. Now some have been called to various positions even some perhaps to admonish the body of Christ; but I’m not sure whom and to what degree. I’ could go on as there are many factors to consider, however our position is to encourage and to pray.
It might be hard for some to understand; but we try to stay away from the murmuring and complaining. We just feel that “within” the body there’s an uneven balance of that. So thanks for your comments and we understand that your “calling” may be different and that’s okay. Blessings and Love
gospelbass // August 16, 2008 at 12:05 am
All one has to do is study the history of the wearing of earrings by males. Anytime the ‘world’ is lifting a standard it is a GURANTEE that The LOrd is NOT receiving the glory!!
peacefulone // August 16, 2008 at 12:44 am
And your opinion is?
richardson James // August 26, 2008 at 10:52 am
As a believer i follow anointed teaching alot. In sometimes 2005 in an advert by the potter’s house for Megafest 2005 event. It was First Lady Serita and TD Jakes Jr, in that advert,having earing in his ear. It did go down in my spirit so I stopped buying materials from potters House. It was just when Prophet Juanita bynum preached and itermise these issues in with Pastor Rod Pasrsley. That these are evidence of the spirit of Homosexuals in a message title CHURCH ON A ROCKY OXEN. Yes I’ve tese DVD in my libery collection, showing TD jakes jr wearing an ear ring with his mum, so if they permit it to air to the world of believers, its just time that is making manifest according to the book corinthians.. DID JESUS WEAR EAR RING, if we be Christ followers, so let us be as JESUS CHRIST not living by the passion of the flesh as stated in 1 peter 4:2.. There is so much fleshy desire men acting like women..But scripturre says since we are now in christ so likewise we also live it, becuase the scripture further states we are made in the IMAGE of GOD so let us follow CHRIST in all our ways for 2 corinthians 3:2 makes clear that we are read by all men, therefore if whatever we do the scripture says in COLOSSIANS 3:17 , it should be done as unto the LORD, THE WORD of GOD is also DOING! how you appear preaches a Sermon too remember Prohet ELI’s Children in 1 samuel 1..!Finally Pauls in ACTS 17:11, .. it means your WORDS and APPEARENCE must be CHECKED if they agree and are commanded by JESUS CHRIST before we do it, lets be believer of acting out the WORD of GOD as thought by Kenneth E Hagin.. Let us Magnify our LORD JESUS CHRIST who takes pleasure in our ways so let our ways be christ as Moses declared inEXodus 33:13 knowing GOD way..in WORD and Appearence, deeds
peacefulone // August 27, 2008 at 2:55 am
Dear Brother Richardson, thanks for your comments.
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vonganilv // October 20, 2008 at 4:01 pm
i don`t care weather or not the man was wearing ear ring on his dauther`s wedding,the fact remains that he is a choosen,loved by the most High God plus he is a humanbeing living on earth…i love him,he is a blessing to my life
peacefulone // October 20, 2008 at 6:55 pm
We can appreciate what you’re saying. However, the more that we look at it we’d like to say; we’re not going to judge Bishop TD Jakkes. But to all of you believers out there we say:
STAY KINGDOM MINDED AND DO NOT LET THE WORLD INFLUENCE YOU!
WE DON’T HAVE TO “LOOK” LIKE THEM!
WE DON’T HAVE TO “ACT” LIKE THEM!
WE ARE AMBASSADORS FROM SOMEPLACE ELSE AND WE ARE NOT OF THIS WORLD!
DON’T GET CONFUSED.
Blessings & Love
kr // June 11, 2009 at 5:17 pm
The conclusion was very well stated. TD Jakes wearing an earring is not a sin… No where in the Bible. Is it my preference for a minister, no. There’s been a lot more sinning with the tongue and thoughts tht have gone on because of this.. I believe the writer that says the body of Christ is being sifted is right. We love gossip and we are haters. We love to sit in the judge’s seat and judge forgetting that the same measure stick applies to you. Listen, even if this is a “sin” per say, the Bible calls for the so called Spiritually strong to lift the weak, with humility; as this could be YOU!
peacefulone // June 11, 2009 at 5:53 pm
KR…this may not have been your intention; but this was our best comment so far pn this article. That’s a fact. Blessings & Love & Thanks!
youbeu // October 7, 2009 at 5:28 pm
It always comes back to me, WWJD? I think as an inspirational leader in this day and time with so many of us come from broken homes and dsyfunctional families we need to see as example of a man of God trying to walk as close to the Lord as he can as preach to us that we do the same and it starts with example. Paul on one occassion said if eating meat offend my brother I won’t eat meat and that’s the spirit that I feel the Lord want us as ministers of the gospel to have. the earring is not just there. there’s a reason for it and yes it has a wordly connotation with it. he should not be wearing one in or out of the pulpit. i use to wear one also before i got saved but now old things and ways are passed away and behold all things has become new. and we are not to look like nor act like the world because we are a chosen generation and we are picked out to show forth the praises of him who have called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. we are not to use God’s grace and liberty to do as we please. I didn’t know that he wore earrings my God. that is ungodly and wordly anyway you look at it. will it send you to hell? no. but it can be deceiving to some weak soul as that’s why for the weaker saints don’t do it.
peacefulone // October 7, 2009 at 6:16 pm
We like Bishop Jakkes a lot…but we also liked your comments. Good points. Thanks