1st Timothy 5:1 “Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers.” This changed my whole perspective. Thanks man of God‼️
Don’t rebuke harshly, but in love, if someone is in sin, you should bring it to their attention ESPECIALLY if that bro or sis is influential. Matthew 18:15-20 and 1 Corinthians 5:1-5. In the first verse Jesus says if your brother sins pointed out just between you two. If they don’t listen, bring it to their attention with a few more brothers and sisters in Christ. If they still don’t listen, bring it to the church. If they still don’t listen, treat them as an unbeliever. In the second verse, Paul actually kick someone out of the church for sexual immorality
I’m definitely learning this praying for the ones who are lost. Kirk Franklin definitely needs prayer Edit: if my comment offended anyone. Was not my intention. I know I’m a sinner and I understand I’m in need of prayer too. I wasn’t coming from a place of hatred. God is Good always
We all sinners. You seem... your a judge of what you know. Remember lean not on your own understanding but the Lord's. God is GOOD. God is Love.. so sad listening to you.
@@katkay1642no you people are just SO sensitive and call anything judging…we are called to pray for the lost. We may have all sinned but those who are saved and righteous are NO longer lost.
I get why we should pray for sick individuals but if they have major influence like TD Jakes and Kirk Franklin they need to be held to a high standard. If they are doing vile acts behind the scenes they need to be held accountable. 🤷🏾♂️
I feel this...I know I didn't leave my job like my spirit was screaming too, to lose everything i was climbing 4, single mom that runs a show. I truly believe I was led into this place of isolation. Real talk, I've been sad, frustrated, to many job interviews and apps. Now I know he's changing me, now that I've surrendered fully I see that elevation is coming. I'm trusting 100 the lord didn't bring me this far to leave me.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Lamentations 3:21-25 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
Are they really his brothers and sisters. satan was the minister of music in heaven.... because they hide under the umbrella of Christianity doesn't mean they are of the Body....We must stop this foolishness and be more wise and discerning and stop calling unrepentant people family....We are not Christians because we say we are....We are Christians when we are led by the Spirit. Jesus, Himself said not every one that says Lord, Lord will enter into the Kingdom of God. Lets pray for true repentance and salvation for these people. The are living in blatant, and complacent sin and not evening trying to hide it anymore.....
Y’all too religious to be honest , transparent, and authentic. I don’t want to be around people like y’all. I love this Kirk interview. He’s down to earth
I agree. I’m not offended by Kirk writing nude. Even Adam was naked when he was hearing from God in the Garden of Eden, up until the forbidden fruit. But Kirk didn’t need to share that unnecessary piece of information. At all! lol
@@hay_Z2021 he was a yes he was johova witness but he talked about God in his concerts. In one of his songs he tell people if you don’t 😂why to hear the truth then leave .
To anwser the question about Future and Kirk ( Just MY opinion and view ): It’s the same category. If the song AND person don’t have the intention to ONLY glorify Christ, it’s not a CHRISTian song for me. God bless you all and have a blessed 2024 🙏🏽
I’m just going to say this brother bc it’s so beautiful how the Lord moves and how the Holy Spirit works on people is soooo beautiful. I have seen how the Lord has been softening your heart brother bc I remember when I first found your page…I used to enjoy your content bc it was for the Lord but at the same time I would feel uneasy bc how we all would judge others but MANNN has the Holy Spirit been moving. I’m so happy brother. Keep allowing the Holy Spirit to soften your heart.
Paul Washer in his “examine yourself” sermon spoke about how God created the world , and every subject of nature obeyed . Then he turns to humans and we say “NO” and rebel . It was Funny when he said it but it’s absolutely true.
I heard you when you said you quit your job because God told you and then everything fell apart. Had to use your credit cards you had to use your 401(k) and everything. My brother, I truly believe Jesus was testing you to see if you really loved Him. Yes you do and Jesus Blessed you. The Bible talks about the young people are going to rise up and you guys truly are. Continue to do God‘s work. I am 63-year-old young lady. I could tell you things that I gone through in my life and you would think why are you still with God? You said it, His love never changes.
Kirk Franklin is a wolf in sheep’s clothing !!!! It’s time for the world to wake up …. So I’ve watched this a couple of times … I really noticed that there is so much ego and pride and such self-importance. When he speaks, you don’t feel the presence of the Lord. There’s no humbleness. There’s no gentleness discernment is a really big thing that I feel we need to push deeper into when it comes to these people!
He is a wolf. And I am blown away at how so many are deceived by him. The truth about him will be revealed. All things hidden eventually get revealed. Luke 8:17
I don't understand why you're tripping on the butt naked thing and writing..... Honey we were born into the world butt naked. That's the most vulnerable state we can be in. Many people sleep nude. It is not a sin. I don't idolize Kirk. I grew up often seeing him sing around Fort Worth, TX. My mom was a church musician who knew him. I have enjoyed his music and grew up singing his songs as a kid and into adulthood. If he felt inspired in the middle of the night, I'm sure he just got up and went straight to the piano.... I am certain he is not the only creative who has created something while nude. I have as others have. I'm glad Christians are still human. That snippet didn't bother me ...glad he shared it. I thought it was funny. The world celebrates artist for being creative when they are doped up and high but we want to criticize this man for creating while nude...sheesh.... God created with no shape and form..... Y'all too deep on some things...Next...... And by the way you don't forget Kirk Franklin was adopted, grew up in poverty, never knew his dad, raised in a time when counseling and mental health needs we're not addressed and shed light on in the black community like it is now.... And I'm sure there are other things that may have happened to him that we know nothing of ...I know he was a young dad also who himself grew up with an absentee father ... So, are we really shocked that the man is admitting that he has had issues, struggles, and flaws..... There have been some things that I raised that he has done or spoke on.... But I tell you what I know with his testimony from childhood he could be in worse places and positions... A MURDERER, RAPIST, DRUG DEALING, THUGGING AND BANGING, IN PRISON, STRUNG OUT, DESIRING TO BE A WOMAN, OUT OF HIS MIND, OR DEAD. I'm grateful that he opted to allow himself to focus on using the gifts God has given him.
I heard it said once " the only accuser of the brethren is the devil"..meaning that a person's ministry cannot be solely focused on accusing and criticizing other Christians. I love your message today. We need to pray for our fellow believers and point people to the truth
Hey Nick! It’s great to see you uploading again and I pray all is well with you and your family! 🙌🏾🙏🏾 I found the scripture in 1 Timothy 5:1. I did a bit of research on the meaning or etymology of the words “rebuke” and “entreat” in the Greek Strong’s Concordance. The basic understanding and difference between the two boils down to the tone and intention used when addressing an elder. The term “rebuke”, according to the Strong’s concordance means: 1) to strike upon or beat upon 2) to chastise with words, to chide, or to upbraid The American definition of the word “chastise” is: to censure severely. Some synonyms of this word are to “tongue lash”, “chew out”, or “scold”. However, the term “entreat” or “intreat” in the Strong’s concordance means: 1) to call to one’s side, to beg, to beseech, to admonish, or to instruct/teach The American definition of “beseech” is: to beg for urgently or anxiously or to request earnestly. The sum message of this verse isn’t telling young men to remove the warning for whatever spiritual or physical danger they may be in as result of being out of right standing with God or man, but it is instructing young men to present the warning in a way that it doesn’t remove their honor in the faces of others, but the concerns of The Lord are still expressed so that the blood is not on their hands. I think, however, this is case by case, depending on the offense and what needs to be exposed or called out. I don’t believe in tearing each other down, but I also don’t believe in being silent where an alarm should be sounded whether it’s to the individual or to a people. This really does take wisdom and discernment to execute properly though. I hope this helps anyone else that is looking for some understanding concerning this passage of scripture! 🙏🏾
I thank you for taking the time to expound. It was perfectly presented. We have to be aware of our spirit in exposing or acknowledging a person's fault. But the fault is not to be condoned. However we must approach as they say" there go I but by the grace of God". We come with an attitude to encourage restoration not destruction. Again TY. ❤
Kirk's spiel on marriage opens the door for sexual immorality. Ok, fine if you say i'm not getting married, but I'm dating this woman, that means: NO kissing, NO holding hands, NO sexual talk in any manner, NO cuddling, NO.....ok you get the point. Any of those other things are a set-up. If you are dating the purpose IS to get married, otherwise....don't date, stay single [ and that also means no substitutes for a spouse ].
After Surviving Death (near Fatal Experience) I instantly felt Forgiven🙌🏾 Finally forgave myself & others as well!! Haven't had intercourse since 2019... So... I Agree🤷🏾
Thank you for this video☺️ I'm a single 42 year old woman, and in the past i was like.. Where is my husband.. And i made mistakes.. Instead of surging Christ, i was looking for my man.. Now I'm following Christ.. and ooow men.. I'm much happier 😊 i believe that it is a blessing to be single.. I can really focus now.. And grow in The Lord.. Be blessed 🙏 and lot's off love from the Netherlands
Such a good word, Brother Nick! God gave us free will. We get to make choices. Choices have consequences! We need to consult with God before every decision we make. He will lead us if we trust Him with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
This was my favorite video by you, I'm proud of your consistency and it's beautiful to see your continued growth in the Lord. May God continue to bless you and your family!
Amen, lovely!! I have also been thinking lately "what makes 'big' men fall" and I thought if they can fall, then i could fall or anyone could fall....now what are the things we can learn from these men that could help us on our journey with Christ?...., may God help us all.Thank you for the podcast
this is the first video Nick has done that ive recognized the holy spirit on him... his commentary at the beginning of this video was straight truth.... I support this!
the question about if listening to kirk franklin & maverick city is the same as listening to secular artists: to me anyway, it’s incomparable. personally, i expect secular artist to have certain things in their music because of their audience. for christian artists, i hold them to a higher standard because i don’t want to be led astray with false doctrine, which is definitely in music. music is spiritual and allows certain behaviors or beliefs to go into our subconscious. with christian artists (which is all i listen to aside from the occasional classical music) i look at lyrics and lifestyle before listening.
100 percent! Let's stop making excuses for people! Paul rebuked people in the church because he knew the negative influence it would have... A little leaven can destroy the whole lump... That's scripture! Kirk Franklin is of the world! You would have to lack serious discernment not to see it! And now he is making mockery! No one is forcing him.
@@mrsmc2612 yes! it makes me sad to see how far many CCM and gospel artists have strayed from the word of God. lets pray for kirk franklin that Holy Spirit convicts him and leads him back to truth 🤍
Right, with secular artists things are more obvious than with christian artists. Sometimes christian artists and songs can be sneaky and you wouldn't notice it because you expect the songs to be about God.
Also, you have to remember that gospel and secular music artist is not God. They shouldn't be admired and put on a pedestal because they're human and are subjected to fall. Psalms 118: 8-9 reads- It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in princes.
I feel like we are all lost and the purpose of this interview was to show us that Kirk my be on this pedestal that we as fans put him on but he still is a man just like us we all fall short and we all need forgiveness from God and we all need prayer
The greatest form of assurance he gave us, even his arrival on earth had struggles, and he chose to subject himself to it just to give us the narrow way, the only way HalleluYAH
He had trials and was pure, trials because He lived pure and hated by darkness. We are not righteous and our trials due to sin are not trials like Jesus had.
”For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.“ Jude 1:4
I Thank God For you Blessings to you this New Year !!! Keep God First and this exactly what you are speaking showing in your life 🤗Much love I have sons and nephews that will definitely benefit from this video and others Thank you 👍🏽🤗👏🏾
This led me to go see the whole interview, and it is excellent! Kirk reminds me of God's Loving Kindness and His Great Mercy! God Loves to use our “us” with the understanding that we need Jesus and the Holy Spirit! I understand Kirk; based on his background, thank God, he made it! The lukewarm Christian is the one who is a Christian by name only. Kirk doesn’t deny Jesus Christ is Lord! I always hear Kirk lift up the name of Jesus! The sinner is the one that continues in his/her unrighteous acts and ways, like a many of Christians in the church house. Kirk even turned down secularity, big name Prince. He never went secular! I think it’s a really touching interview, very testimonial, sincere and even evangelistic!
Man that hyper focused part got me man. I am so negative to the false teachers and calling them fake to the face. I see i have no love in that, and that isn't want Jesus taught me.
I am not a fan of Kirk Franklin but I think when he said the no pants on thing...I didn't have an issue... I THINK(for emphasis sake) he just meant that he gets those inspirations and just starts playing and writing....probably how he said it but he's just explaining the spontaneity of some of his songs
WOW NICK! AMEN! I almost can’t believe what you said about women and men. You couldn’t have said it more beautifully. I was an independent single woman taking care of my 3 kids alone and what you described what exactly how I felt at that time in my life. I met and married my husband and we have grown closer and closer to God but there are still time I wish he could be exactly the way you described. I’ve felt it but you put it into words in a way that I couldn’t. You stated what the Bible says and what God wants but I don’t think most Christian men or women think into it as deeply as they should.
Much respect to you Nick. So much wisdom in all your comments. I’m of the generation who were the young Christians that “idolised” Kurt when he appeared on the Gospel music scene with STOMP. I have heard some controversy about him recently but never really paid attention but watching this video of clips of his interview leaves me stunned! Was this man ever truly born-again? In retrospect Kurt has always been true to his real self from the very beginning but we had the blinders on
My 1st Prince show was 1979 and he wore a trench coat, leg warmers, ankle boots and a bandage around his neck. He hung out after the show at a local bar with live music. The Word off is still a favorite song. God transforms those who seek Him w/a new life. Pray for one another and give them some of grace God graciously gave to each of us.
You're supposed to do both, pray for and rebuke. Both. I mean I think most people already kind of know who Franklin is and what he's about so this is not necessarily surprising, but at the same time I think you should definitely pray for him as we are called to do but also we need to separate him from those that we can trust in certain capacities.
Thank you so much Nick, you hit my own pain in 23rd minute onwards. I don't know how to deal with a husband who doesn't provide but still wants to emotionally abuse? Please pray for him and for me, because as you rightly mention - I've decided to bring up my children and do right by God on my own. God bless you so much
I remember reading that verse. It's very beneficial to have read that. I remember Paul became like the people he was preaching to in order for them to understand coming to Jesus.
I wouldn’t say he became like the people he was preaching to because that would mean he compromised. Paul was willing to forgo traditions and familiar comforts
Often God will deal with us when we are naked, bare, at our lowest... This man writes hits for Jesus. Whether naked or not.... He writes songs that have brought people to Christ. He is not perfect and he admits that. When God is dealing with someone, he will pull you out your sleep, (however you are)... Kirk has gone through a lot and has stugggled like most foster care and adopted children do.... But all of his flaws and struggles has brought beautiful music out of him and made others relate that can understand... Kirk is just real and sometimes with age, we just don't care Anymore about how stuff is said.... I don't think its anything sexual, although he admits being very sexual.... So to get out of bed after being with his wife and write what God puts on his heart, even in the nude... Is actually beautiful, in my opinion... As a singer and song writer.... When its comes, you got to get it out.. The way it was said though.... Just sounds crazy bcuz we didn't need the visual of cheeks on the piano sit 😜😂🤣🤷🏽♀️.
I attended a Kirk F.concert in Kenya many years ago and I felt something was very very wrong... I almost felt some sympathy like he is mentally unstable... his music was loved so I kept my feelings to myself but stopped listening to him. Most likely he joined the occult.
I do agree that we have to pray for people however we still have to tell people the Truth about God through His word. They won’t know unless they know the truth. Yes I do agree we pray for them as well.
I love the encouragement to zoom out and the reminder that God is not to blame . and i don't deserve anything .this is the encouragement bro... Be blessed
I feel like God takes all His followers through rock bottom. I was basically homeless till i was 30. U was very successful by 30. I truly congratulate u brotha!
Kirk is a grown man that should knw right from wrong by now , I'm tired of these excuses about him not having a father or mother, and most people haven't so what's ur point, learn how not to be especially if u have read the bible u should of been had an understanding of y things happen so dismiss me with this mess . I had an abusive father growing up u want to trade so u can say you had one? At the end of the day EVERYONE goes through it so how are u going to deal with it? What makes u think ur life is going to grand if Jesus life wasn't easy? Who are we? We are here to show GOD y he let his son die for us and for most people he died for nothing
On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? ' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.
Oh my goodness I absolutely love this perspective. Kirk yes could’ve kept the early transparency but his transparency about his struggles with God was important.
Same thing, secular music makes s*x and money God. By saying nothing matters besides money, or a person is only good for one night.. its telling who their god is vs the Christs Father God, whom is not pleased by these things
I already liked your point of view. The things you can call yourself out on , you really are growing as an individual. I ran across your page one day after watching Dominic morrow testimony.. your page had a related video christians should not smoke weed..maaan that testimony and how you interpreted it ... I'm locked in bro!!! Keep growing, God bless !
@mrblue___ Erroneous thinking. Don't let the enemy influence you to harden your heart with offense and bitterness. Forgiveness is not for the other person, necessarily. It is for you to not be held in bondage in your heart and destroy your relationship with God. So, forgive; regardless of whether that person changes or not. You stand before God, and God alone to give your own personal account of your life, just like that other individual. You aren't more Righteous than the people who hurt you, we are all in need of the Lord. May the Holy Spirit heal your heart in Jesus' Name ❤️🩹
It's in 1Timothy 5:1; Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; [2] The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
*JAMES 3:11* *Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?* I don’t listen to anything Kirk sings or says these days. He just needs prayers. 🇨🇦
Listen, Kirk Franklin was being Truthful & honest in his interview. I enjoyed the little bit that I've heard & seen. No one should feel shocked and violated bcuz Kirk said he sits at his piano writing a song, Butt Naked! The man is in the privacy of his home. And, he's not the only person in the world that sleeps or walk around their house Butt Naked. You can't tell a man that he can't do that in his home!! God sees us in all of our Nakedness. His songs inspired many people whether naked or clothed. It doesn't matter! And, we rebel against God bcuz we are tempted by satan, don't have a relationship with the Lord, don't love God & or others, etc.
1 Tim 5:1 is the verse in which you refer...when someone who proclaims to be Christian actually does fall yes by all means pray for them. But when they willfully continue to spread falsehoods and agree with the depraved and pure evilness of satan then we should call them out...there's no gray area in Christ.
Man the speech you said about the dictatorship vs a leader I think majority of women can agree with everything you said! I want to be lead not dictated
You have completely missed the point and need to wake up! He's being called out for all of his foolishness and dragging Christ's name through the mud as a "gospel artist" and a Christian. This is not about his songs.
Wake up. This man, an absolute fool has been dragging Christ’s name through the mud. And the sense of humor? Oh, please. It’s mockery and blasphemy. He said the lion and the lamb will bow down to the goat last year. That tells you who he is. He’s not a Christian. He is of his father the devil.
None of us are perfect, we do need to pray for him, but also know he is purposely disregarding scripture, has a prideful and arrogant attitude, willingly leading people astray. I remember our youth Pastor and I agreeing merging hip-hop, R&B with Gospel is a disaster and demonic.
Being Strait up real doesn’t equal having godly character. I don’t care how real Kirk is. He has zero godly character and therefore that makes him someone that shouldn’t be listened to. He clearly belongs to his father, the devil, and has shown that on many many occasions. He’s a whirly entertainer. That’s it. There’s no value in anything he says because everything he says is unbiblical.
@@tyeishaleisure “his father the devil” lol i love how y’all act like yall know him on a first hand basis, unlike you i’ve been in rooms with him and have met him plenty of times when he’s witnessing telling people about Christ. i don’t even agree with him on the majority of things but to claim that he’s a child of satan when you don’t even know the man or have a relationship with him to do so is plain ignorant. not surprising at all but it is ignorant. God bless
@@datkiddtho bruh you can't be this lukewarm... Stevie wonder can see this man worldly.. he's shown ... rotten fruit, time after time and after time again.
