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Opinion: We Don’t Criticize Jay Z For Wearing Diamonds But We Crucify T.D Jakes?

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by Joshua D. Copeland

“Money is the root of all evil” they say.  But they always leave out  “For the love of money” part…

Yes,  there are some preachers who have taken advantage of others in churches, while there have been other cases of your typical haters waiting for preachers to slip up and bum it.  When it comes to haters, nobody is an exception to the rule.  Not even Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Apparently, people have this assumption that men and women of God can’t have nice things. Like having money makes them less humble than they preach…

So when an anonymous person like @photo_syn_the_sis tries to play “critic” regarding the diamond ring Jakes wore on his finger in one of his instagram photos…

well, I’ll let you be the judge of the envy that awaits you. Here’s what  @photo_syn_the_sis  had to say about Jakes and his diamond ring:

“I didn’t know that preachers wear diamond rings, preachers are supposed to be humble Like Jesus was and preach the real truth. You are not even close being like Jesus, you flash your ring, but the truth is you say you know God but do you really. God wouldn’t flash Jewelry around you really need to read your Bible. Acts 2:38 everything in the Bible is the truth, people need to open their eyes and read there Bible not listen to the things you want them to hear. Their BLOOD is on you @bishopjakes The things you say is sad you teach what you think they need to hear, But do you teach on how the Hair is a women’s Glory no you teach what you want them to hear. Man I feel sorry for you on judgment day. The Blood that is on your Hands, all these people that will burn in Hell with you and they will say WHY ??????? JOHN 8:47”

Thank God (hehe)  Jakes is no pushover.  He responded to this comment with:

“@photo_syn_the_sis Only cowards throw such rocks and then block their site for comment! My Diamond ring is my wedding ring. I’ve been married longer than you’ve been alive!” 

Hater’s gonna hate.

But let’s think about this for a second: Why is it that preachers are criticized for having nice things?  You would think that a man of God, whose changed thousands upon thousands of lives would deserve to have it all. Like everyone of us, Jakes had to work for his wealth, and now that he’s earned it, he indulges in his pleasure of having nice things.  So what?

He’s going to Hell because he’s wealthier than Jesus?

What about your favorite rappers?  People are quick to talk down to Bishop T.D. Jakes, but will become deaf, dumb and blind when you bring up rappers like Jay Z, who make offensive money, bragging about how much MORE money they have than you and me.  You think people are ridiculing Jay for flaunting HIS jewelry?  No.  Why not?  Because he’s not a man of God?  That doesn’t make any sense…

Mean while, T.D. Jakes is not just a preacher, he’s also a business man.  He owns real estate, produces television shows and conferences, ON TOP of spreading God’s word.  AND he also preaches on how to be wealthy and successful as well.  Jakes teaches the importance of multiple streams of income in his sermons.  When has any of YOUR favorite rappers hosted a conference, a short Youtube video, or even a song aimed to teach you how to make money and better your life?

T.D. Jakes is the prime example of success, proving that you can be humble and wealthy at the same time.  Let’s be real: money is power and influence, and it brings out who you really are.   So the next time you want to attack a man of God for having and wanting nice things, ask yourself: How many more people can you effect positively with God’s word with the leverage of wealth, versus struggling in poverty?

This article is culled from The Reel Network

The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.

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