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A$$e$ in the Pulpit
- jljjl1019
- Apr 14
- 3 min read
"Lock those doors, cause ain't nobody going anywhere until we get this money raised so the church business can be taken care of!"
We are now witnessing within God's house the undeniable evidence of a dishonorable spirit among our leadership—one that fundamentally undermines and shatters the very foundation of what Jesus said, taught, and did.
I am going to just jump right in and tell it just like it is. Nowhere in the Word of God did Jesus, who is the head of the body/church, ever lock someone down and hold them hostage until he got what he desired. Jesus is a gentleman with all power and authority who was able to command the storms and waves to have peace and be still (Mark 4:39); He was able to multiply a fish dinner and feed 5,000 with five loaves of bread and two fishes (Matt. 14:15-21); He turned water into wine (Jn. 2:2-11); and demons tremble because of Him (Ma. 1:23-25; 5:11-13; and Jam. 2:19). Never did He display a character of control or manipulation which comes from a selfish, evil, and devilish heart.
I will refrain from discussing the social and mental implications of forcing congregants to remain in the church building, not for their safety or well-being, but to satisfy the pastor's personal greed. I will also avoid delving into how this situation might have inflicted trauma on some individuals or triggered memories of past trauma.
If the church genuinely faces a financial need, God will offer guidance on how to address it appropriately if that is His will. It is disgraceful for church leaders to resort to such tactics, and it is truly surprising that many congregants endure this behavior. In this situation, things could have gone terribly wrong—imagine if someone called 911 claiming they were being held hostage, or if there was a violent incident within the House of God involving those who refused to be detained. A more practical response would have been for most congregants to withhold their contributions and refrain from attending until an apology was offered and there was a genuine change in how the congregation is treated.
I suspect that this behavior is not new; it was simply captured on video and quickly spread worldwide. Unfortunately, this includes reaching non-churchgoers and non-believers, who might reiterate more than ever, "That's why I don't attend church or believe in religion—because they seem corrupt and even worse than what I encounter elsewhere."
It is essential to recognize that this reflects a stubborn spirit—unyielding and resistant to correction or change. This behavior has been evident for many years in the church, particularly regarding the collection of offerings. I recall, as a child, pastors would pass the collection plates around multiple times, urging everyone to "dig deep" to meet the church's goals. They saw no fault in their actions, and anyone who dared to complain was met with disapproval. This stubborn, self-righteous, and narcissistic attitude is damaging to the very core of the church's existence and stifles, if not impedes, the movement of Christ within the congregation.
Season 1 of the Deep Fire Podcast aired a special broadcast concerning the A$$e$, Bastards, and Dogs within church leadership. I strongly recommend watching or listening to this broadcast, as it is enlightening and crucial to understanding the dark movement that is taking place among leadership and being practiced against the people of God. We must watch and pray for deliverance within the House of God and walk in the wisdom of what Jesus said, taught, and did. We are facing a spiritual pandemic within the church like never before and these gates from hell cannot and will not prevail!
Click the link below and also take the opportunity to catch up on all episodes from season 1:
Season 2 of the Deep Fire Podcast will kick off in May and God will take us deeper into the fire of revelation, education, information, and demonstration.
Blessings,
Pastor Janice (JL) Wisdom Jones
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