Have you ever wondered where your tithes and offerings go when you put them into the collection plate? I am one of the many people who never question the uses of the tithe once it leave my hand. That's because I see it at work in the church and the community. But that attitude and way of thinking would change if I were a member of this church body. I would have to think seriously about my giving. I believe giving is part of the worship experience and I don't mind giving. But by the same token it would be hard for me to sow seeds into the ground of bad stewardship. For me the action of Pastor Jamal Bryant early this month is a prime example of bad stewardship. There's nothing wrong with Jamal Bryant using his own personal money to help Ms. Badu. But to use the church tithes is so wrong.
Pastor Jamal Bryant from the Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD. Offered to pay Erykah’s Badu $500 fine via twitter. It look like Ms. Badu released a video for her latest single “Window Seat”. I read somewhere that in the video Ms. Badu strips nude and on her back the word “Evolve”is written. Erykah stated that her video was meant to challenge Group think Theory. A theory that basic states that individuals will surrender their identity to conform to the group’s beliefs and agenda. When I read this I am thinking why would a pastor take church member tithes and support a action like this? This sister breaks it down!Anyway let me say something about the Group Think Theory. Is not the church a primary example of group think theory with our statements of faith, the church creeds and what we believe statements? I know we in the church like to think of it as "UNITY".
