Thursday Evening Blog with Pastor Williams (October)
Posted on October 1st, 2007 by TADCCBLOG
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I had an opportunity to watch “Diary of a mad black woman” a couple of nights ago. Tyler Perry played multiple roles in this movie about a wealthy black attorney who physically and emotionally abused his wife, as well as committing adultery against her.
Eventually, he threw her out of their mansion, with her kicking and pleading and asking him why would he humiliate her that way. You see, he already had his wife’s belongings packed up and removed from the house (unbeknownst to her), and had all of his mistress’ belongings moved into the mansion. The humiliation was the fact that he actually dragged her out of the house in front of his mistress.
The wife moves in with her Aunt Meadea, a large old woman, who used profanity worse “than a sailor.” Meadea’s brother, a filthy mouthed and lewd old man, lived with her. Tyler Perry played both of these roles. As a professing born- again believer in Christ, how in the world could he play these roles? The profanity (lots of it) and lewd talk and behaviors had me wondering if I would be able to watch the movie in its entirety.
Bus loads of Christians (sponsored by their churches) attended this movie in the theaters. I’ve spoken with several of them about the movie and not one of them felt “uncomfortable” watching it. They actually thought it was hilarious and considered it to be a christian film.
I, myself, strongly object to men dressing up like women. Profanity and lewdness are abominations/sin in the sight of God. Yet, many churches endorsed this movie as entertaining and morally sound.
Granted, the wife did return to her husband after he suffered an injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Yes, she was initially mean, bitter and retaliated for all the abuses and humiliations of the past. Yes, she eventually forgave him, assisted with his physical therapy and even stood with him when he gave his life to Christ during a church service.
The irony of it all, however; is that once the husband had regained his ability to walk (with a cane), she served divorce papers and returned her wedding rings to him. Needless to say, he was shocked because he thought that they were reconciling their marriage.
During their separation, he initiated divorce proceedings, so she reluctantly started dating a christian man from the community. This man did not try to take advantage of her. In fact, he insisted that they not become intimate until after they were married.
I guess the “morals of the story” were:
a) Forgive others when they misuse and abuse you (Romans 12:14-21)
b) Do not exchange evil for evil, but do good in the sight of God and men (Romans 12:21)
c) Flee fornication and adultery (1Cor 6:9-10)
What I objected to and found in direct opposition to Scriptures were:
a) The profanity, lewdness, fornication, illegal drug use (Col 3:5,8)
b) Remarriage after divorce (Mark 10:11-12)
c) The insinuation that material wealth and fame guarantees happiness
(Matthew 19:24)
I’ve often been called “the storyteller” because I mention as much detail as possible (smile). I realize that this is a lengthy entry, however; I just wanted the ones who have not seen the movie to have an idea of which I speak.
The modern-day church is in a lot of trouble. The divorce rate is higher within the church than the world. Clergy are performing marriage ceremonies for homosexuals and couples of divorce. They themselves, in some cases, are guilty of having been divorced and remarried several times.
Your comments, Anyone, on this movie and the “state of the modern-day church?
Tyler Perry’s latest movie is number one at the box office this weekend. In a news article it was stated that the top “Christian” power brokers in Hollywood are Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry.
This fits the same old theme that is preached in some churches today. Success equals God. No matter how you become successful as long as you are successful. The common theme with Tyler Perry and all the others is money.
These movies do no glorify God. The sad part is that the sheep is so deceived that all you have to do is say that it is a Christian film and some people automatically put away the Word of God to follow the reasoning of man.
God is showing us the people that are real and the one that are not. Christ Jesus said you would know them by their fruit. Why don’t we believe Christ Jesus our Lord. If the fruit do not match the Christian lifestyle then he is not a Christian.
We that are believers are sober and understand the righteousness of God. The Apostle Paul stated that if the Gospel be hid it is hidden to those that are lost. Do not let the title that people wear of being a Christian deceive you. We know what God’s word says as you listed above. Stick with the Word of God and have everlasting life.
Let us stand on the Word of God.
I read KB’s comments on the movie Dairy of a Mad Black Woman (I’ve seen it a couple of times and find it hilarious!) Anyway, there were a couple of comments made about events in the movie that are in direct violation of the Scriptures. One dealt with remarriage after divorce. If I understand the concept of marriage, your partner should be your best friend, confidant, soulmate, etc. If you have been in a marriage for a long time and it becomes evident that your spouse is no longer those things I mentioned above, you should be realistic and end the marriage. Does it mean that your responsibilities to children, finance, etc are over? No, but it does mean that you and your spouse are now free to try and discover that bond between a man and woman that unfortunately was lost in the first marriage. I think it’s great for couples to last 20, 30, 40 even 50 years together. More power to them. Reality is that for some of us, that isn’t going to happen and I don’t think we should live in a false state just so we hold true to the Scriptures as it relates to marriage.
Anonymous,
Do you realize what you have just stated? According to you, it is more important to please your flesh that to be true to the Word of God. Mark 10:11-12 states “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another comments adultery against her. And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” THESE ARE THE WORDS OF CHRIST JESUS!!
The seventh commandment of God found in Exodus 20:14 states ” Thou shall not commit adultery.” THESE ARE THE WORDS OF ALMIGHTY GOD!! Some might argue that we are no longer living under the Laws of Moses or The Old Testament, that we are now living under The New Testament or The New Covenant of Christ. Jesus IS the fulfillment of The Old Testament!!!
Christ Jesus states in John 10:30 “I and My Father are ONE.” If you will
take note, Christ Jesus reiterates this commandment of God in the New Covenant pertaining to the sin of adultery and divorce. HE does not speak against divorce, HE speaks against remarriage after divorce, which leads to adultery. If you are a Christian, divorce your spouse and remarries; in the sight of God you are an adulterer/adulteress.
Romans 7:1-4 “Or do you not know brethren (for I speak to those who know the Law), that the Law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? For the woman who has a husband is bound by the Law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. So then if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress though she marries another man. Therefore, my brethren, you have also become dead to the Law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another ~ to HIM ~ who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.”
I am in a marriage that is quite difficult at times, and, in times past (before I truly accepted Christ as my Savior), I entertained the thought of divorce. I was so unhappy because my husband started spending more and more time away from home. We seemed to no longer have anything in common, the romance was virtually nonexistent and we argued all the time. I, too, thought that it was okay to remarry if there was infidelity or you had fallen out of love with your spouse. Pastors and other leaders in the church were doing it, so it must be alright.
Thanks be to Jesus, that I developed a true hunger and thirst for more of Him and His Word!! As I searched the Scriptures for myself, the Holy Spirit revealed the truth about divorce and remarriage. The truth is not an easy concept to accept, however; it is a commandment of God. Our flesh wants what it wants, but as believers in Christ, we have to crucify the flesh through Christ Jesus (with much prayer and supplication).
Most of us say we marry for love, but oftentimes, we are in lust. And as the yrs roll by, the ‘sexcitement” becomes routine and reality sets in. The children, the mortgage or rent, household bills and the car payment will quickly “knock the bloom off of any rose.” And let us not forget, as we get older, how our waistlines increase, there’s more hair in the sink than on our heads and we are not as agile as we once were. These facts of life cause many to start thinking about “trading in for a new model.”
Its okay to agree to disagree Anonymous. And, in some ways I can identify with your comments. However, at the end of the day and at the end of our lives, ONLY what we do for Christ will last and lead to an eternal reward. A few minutes of fleshly gratification is not worth an eternal separation from God’s wonderful and marvelous love. NO ONE loves us like Jesus!! HE died to save us all and to redeem/reconcile us back to our Heavenly Father.
God Bless
Very well stated.
Dear Anonymous,
Your comment….”If you have been in a marriage for a long time and it becomes evident that your spouse is no longer those things I mentioned above, you should be realistic and end the marriage”…This is erroneous thinking. Time brings changes. Not only has your spouse changed so have you! Being realistic is holding fast to what God has ordained. The only way to end a marraige and be supported by Word of God is to remain ummarried or are reconciled back to your spouse. 1 Corinthians 7:11
Your comment…”you and your spouse are now free to try and discover that bond between a man and woman that unfortunately was lost in the first marriage”… is not supported by the Word of God. DEATH is the lawful way in the sight of God to free one in a marriage. Romans 7:1-4 It pleases our Heavenly Father and His Son Christ Jesus when couples marriages last 20, 30, 40 even 50 years or longer.
Your last comment…”I don’t think we should live in a false state just so we hold true to the Scriptures as it relates to marriage”…Marriage was ordained by God and He makes the rules. He wants us to obey His Holy Word. When a marriage has gone sour it is not a false state but a true state. This is the time more than ever to hold true to the scriptures. What God has joined together let not man put asunder. Matthew 19:6
I think the problem is you do not have the mind of Christ. You rely too much on what you think. Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Do you not know that our thoughts mean nothing when it is contrary to the Word of God? Isaiah 55:7-9 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Seek the Lord with a pure heart while He can be found. Obey His Word. Live Holy. And if you have remarried it is not too late to get back in the will of God. Do what the bible says. Remain unmarried or be reconciled back to your spouse. To put it plainly…divorce your second marriage. God recognizes your first spouse and you as one. Anyone else is recognized as an adulterer. Adulterers will not inherit the kingdom of God. If you can be reconciled back to your spouse great! But if not then commit your entire life to serving Christ. If your spouse dies then you are free to remarry.
This is tight! But Lord knows it is right! You can do it if you want to please God and not your flesh or man.
God bless.
“The Diary of an Angry Black Woman” also tells us about Christ’s forgiving and redemptive love, deliverance, grace and mercy through the story of a young mother of two children who, after a somewhat successful career in secular music; becomes addictive to crack cocaine. At times, to support her habit, she resorts to prostitution . She loses her husband and custody of her children, her career and her dignity because of making the wrong choices in life.
The role of her husband is played by Tyler Perry, an attorney (who represented his cousin in the afore-mentioned divorce proceedings), is Meadea’s nephew and is a Christian. He admits to his family that he still loves his wife but can not forgive her nor risk her negative lifestyle influencing the lives of their children.
Their pre-teen daughter has exhibited a love of music (like her mother), and wants to sing in the church choir. Her father is extremely opposed to this because of the disastrous outcome of her mother’s involvement within the music industry. After much words of encouragement and endorsement from his Aunt Meadea, the father agrees to allow his daughter to join the church choir. In the interim, her mother’s life continues on a downward spiral (homeless, pandering for food&money and showing the physiological s/s of a crackhead).
The daughter is excelling and blossoming in the choir. One day, on the way to rehearsal, she and her Dad observe her Mom sitting on the steps of a homeless shelter. Her dad stops the car, allows his daughter to speak with her mom (“I’ll give you five minutes”). She invites her mom to church to hear her sing with the choir, telling mom that she loves her and misses her.
Her mom checks herself into Rehab after the conversation with her daughter. OH……what a time she had going through detox!!!!
One faithful Sunday morning, while the choir is singing, the daughter’s mother enters the church singing loudly and eloquently in unity with the choir. She’s drug-free and of a repentive heart! As she makes her way to the alter to surrender her life to Christ, God moves on the heart of the father. He and their son step out into the aisle, embraces her and accompanies her to the altar; meeting their daughter along the way.
In this portion of the movie; Jesus’ forgiveness, deliverance, and redemptive powers are proliferantly portrayed. This family is restored and reconciled by the saving grace of Christ Jesus, our LORD and SAVIOR!!
Father God forgives us for our transgressions when we humbly come to His Son, repent of our sins and turn away from wickedness. Christ reconciled us back to Father God through the shedding of His precious blood at Calvary. ~ For, without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin! ~ If He has forgiven us, then, we as Believers must forgive those who have transgressed against us.
This movie portrayed God’s Will for reconciliation of broken marriages; however, it also portrayed the world’s answer as well (divorce and remarriage). Sadly, most of the modern-day churches choose to embrace the latter.
WHAT A WONDERFUL GOD WE SERVE!!!! THERE IS LIFE AND HOPE IN CHRIST JESUS. HE’S STANDING AT THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART. OPEN THE DOOR AND LET HIM IN. HE WILL FORGIVE YOU! HE WILL DELIVER YOU! HE WILL HEAL YOU! HE WILL SAVE YOU FROM ETERNAL SEPARATION FROM FATHER GOD!! HE WILL SAVE YOU FROM A BURNING HELL PREPARED FOR THE DEVIL and his angels!…….HALLELUJAH!!
HALLELUJAH!!……PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!!!
Watched the reports on the devastation of the California fires last nite, and lo and behold; there was President Bush embracing one of the homeowners who had lost her home to the wildfires. Guess what his words of comfort were~ “We won’t have a repeat of Katrina, I promise you.”~
Notice, not once have those people displaced from their homes, by the wildfires, have been referred to as “refugees” but as “evacuees.” Could the distinction possibly have anything to do with socio-economical status and race? I think so.
The vast majority of these unfortunate individuals are white or “white Hispanics,” affluent and last but not least, the “Hollywood Elite.” I sincerely extend my condolences to all who have suffered the loss of their homes and personal properties. Fires not only destroy buildings but precious memories as well (pictures, keepsakes, etc) that cannot be replaced.
Many so called lessons have been learned/implemented since the Katrina and Rita disasters. FEMA has moved into action rather swiftly this time. President Bush has visited the affected areas within a few days vs a week or longer as in the afore-mentioned crisis situations. Most people who have been displaced, have resided in hotels or better accommodations; which is a good thing. However, I just cannot forget the images of people standing on rooftops holding up signs, begging for food and water and RESCUE during the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. For many, the rescue missions turned into recovery missions because of governmental delays in responding.
The sad thing about this whole situation is that many of the evacuees affected by Katrina and Rita are still displaced! Lets see how expediently state and federal assistance will be afforded to these citizens of California. The ones who can least afford to rebuild should be helped first, but that did not happen with Katrina and Rita survivors.
Unfortunately, far too many of them are still waiting for federal assistance/intervention.
It is important to cry out against injustices, whether racial, social or any other inequity not in keeping with the Word of God. The world is trying to foster a moral agenda that is not in agreement with the Word of God. If you follow the world’s lead and not the teaching from the Word of God you will be deceived.
However, in our cry out against injustices, we must get angry but sin not. If your dislike for a situation allows you to become bitter, hateful and prejudiced, rather than prayerful, the enemy has succeeded in placing you in the same category as the oppressor.
It is our responsibility to not only cry out against sin, but also to live a Holy life before our Heavenly Father through His Son Christ Jesus our Lord. Christ Jesus our Lord said that those that live Godly shall suffer persecution. In this world injustices will continue to take place until the return of our Lord. This is why the believers require the presence of the Holy Spirit and patience in this life. He comforts us we stand for righteousness in an unrighteous world.