Juanita Bynum badly beaten by husband Bishop Thomas Weeks
August 23, 2007 | Filed under Celebrity News, News
Juanita Bynum the evangelical preacher has been badly beaten by her husband Bishop Thomas Weeks while in a parking lot in an Atlanta hotel. The attack on Juanita Bynum was very brutal; the bestselling author was left battered and covered in bruises.
Juanita Bynum was famous for her sermons that were, let’s face it very frank and let’s not forget fiery, her main focus at these sermons were to do with empowerment and how to make your relationship work. Bynum and her husband Thomas Weeks were apart at the time, but decided to meet up at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel, in the hope of working out their problems.
The at about 4 a.m both Juanita Bynum and Thomas Weeks were seen fighting, at which point a hotel bellman had to rush over to the parking lot and pull Thomas Weeks off his wife. The first Officer on the scene Ronald Campbell had said that Bynum was bruised and battered, her neck was all purple as well as her torso. As yet no charges have been made against Bishop Thomas Weeks.
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I pray that God will give them peace in the midst of the storm. No matter what the devil says, God still has His Anointing up on their lives. (May God Bless Them).
You really should watch what you say about them because even though they had a down moment they’re still God’s Anointed. The Bible says in,
Galatians 6:1-3 1. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
The report you’ve published is hyperbole and irresponsible. You could’ve read the AP and other truthful reports online, to more accurately report the truth. Instead you chose to exaggerate the reports and inflame readers. Your reporting is a disappointment.
LaKisha in the hood got beat down last night also, and don’t forget Patty Ann in the trailer park who received stitches for the 3rd time. ABUSE is awful and no one has the right to beat or hit. A man of God should be able to practice one of the fruits of the spirit, SELF-CONTROL. Juanita isn’t(if she did)the first person to call him an inappropriate name. People spoke ill of him long before he married Juanita; did he BEAT them down? Prayer is the answer and God can do whatever we need or want; but we must want it to ask for it. I can’t ask for your deliverance for you. We all must see Him for ourself. Bishop has to want help.
We need to stop putting PREACHER’S On High pedestal’s and when they fall off we don’t know what to do. PREACHER’S are human too and they sometimes fall short.
Hi sorry if i have offended anyone over this story, the source where i got the story from was http://hitsusa.com/blog/39/juanita-bynum/
Someone need to find him and whip his as@@$@$, for hitting up on a sister. He should be glad I ain’t her brother. That PUNK!
being a batter woman myself,I know what is to be battered.
In any situtation you just stay in the marriage because
of the apperance of a happy marrigae. God gives us signs
of any kind of abusiveness before we marry, we just ignore the signs. Out of loneliness we sometimes make wrong decisions. But God is not a state of confusion,we must learn that,through our growing relationship with him. So we must pray and forgive,meaning to pray for husband not judging him unless we be judged.
LOST SOULS,THAT CAN BE FOUND,BUT SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM
OF GOD FIRST,AND ALL THINGS WILL BE ADDED ONTO YOU.
This is the work of the enemy, God please lay your hands on them, cover them, and guide them through this time. This is a test for the testimony that the Lord is going to put in them. I know that once the storm has passed there is going to be a POWERFUL WORD that will be delivered. Thank you lord, as we praise you and give you glory during the storm, Thank you in advance for the powerful word that you are placing in their bellies as we speak, you are worthy and we love you father. God Bless the Weeks family through this time.
So far Deborah I have not found any article any diffrent than the one I have read above. They all say the same thing. If there is any diffrent please let me know. It is hard to say that this story is wrong when all other sites basically are saying the same thing. For the Pastor’s comment, yes spiritually people do have down falls also, but I do not think it is it makes what he did any diffent than a nonspiritual man. What he did was wrong. No one has said anything awful abouth the man…or the woman. Their buisness are now told to everyone. Don’t we know wrong from right? Is so wrong to know when someone is in fault reguardless of there spiritual beleifs? The only one he needs to answer to is God. For a Bishop to beat his wife is just unheard of. It seems everyone so far is angry at this article. Why? All articles online seem to say the same thing. I just hope Juanita will be okay.
I can and will no longer support Bishop Thomas Weeks III,until there is a pulblic apology……………..As a leader he owe his followers that,because he was an inspiration to us.It is time for the church to stop pacifying this type of none sense in church! What is the church coming to? If the world cant look to us as examples or for an answer,then who do they turn to? ‘Cause the is begining tolook and act like the world!….Hmmmmmmm! Let’s get it together saints,Jesus will be back! And what will we say then? What will our excuse be?
Deborah. No offense but you are full of it. Peter you have nothing to apologize for. You didn’t beat your wife did you? The time for reading the Bible and reading about Jesus is over. Am tired of seeing so many people qouting the word instead of living it. And Deborah a man cannot kinda beat you just like he cannot kinda commit murder. Either the Biship did it or he didn’t. In this case he did. That is fact and not hyperbole.
I pray that Gods divine assignment comes out of this according to his will and not our own, I remember the prophetess Bynum saying in one of her sermons that “the lord constantly puts her on displays of embarassment”, god has a purpose and it will come to pass and not to embarass you my sister but for the greater good even if it doesn’t look like it.I pray also for Bishop may he find peace within.
No need to apologize. You reported the truth. He may be ‘annointed’ but not from God… These weak woman, loaded down with sin. Always learning but never coming to an acurate knowledge of the truth.’
Just wanted you to know that you’re in my prays. God sent you to be a blessing to to many lives and I know he’s not finished with none of us yet.My soul felt your pain today when I heard what had happen to you.I sent you a hug from my family and me you have touched so many of us we love you and thats real.
My prays are sent up to heaven for you to get through all things.
What are you talking about Deborah Hughes? This story is everywhere. Do you know something to be false?
JESUS, PLEASE HELP US TO PRAY AND NOT TO FURTHER TEAR DOWN.
OUR SISTER NEEDS HEALING AND COMFORT AT THIS TIME. WE HAVE ALL BEEN OUR VALLEYS, THE PRAYERS OF OTHERS HELPED US OUT. LET US DO THE SAME IN LOVE, IN YOUR NAME JESUS, AMEN.
I have been doing marriage ministry for the last 25 years. The prophetess and the Bishop is know different than any other couple. They will need couseling Just like anybody else.I pray they get the help they need. Using the Skelton Marrage system anybody can have a happy marriage.
To The ANOINTED WOMAN OF GOD, I encourage you to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.We here at The POWER OUTREACH MINISTRY CENTER (Over Seer Frances C. Scott) are in prayer and fasting on your behalf. you and your church family will rise above any and every attack of the enemy for we know that according to Isaia 54:17 says, no weapon formed against us shall prosper and every tongue that shall rise agaisnt thee in judgement thou shalt condem for this is the heritege of the servents of the Lord and their righteousness is of me saith the Lord. Trusth the Lord that he will heal your brokenness. Love Always and Prayerfully Yours Over Seer Frances Scottand Pastor Ruben Lineberger of Power Outreach Ministries
That is what she gets she had that million dollar wedding and there are starving kids around the world. She needed her but kicked for always begging for money.
Now put that in the collection plate.
Imogran
No matter what down falls we have in life; God never told anyone to stay in an abusive relationship. We try to bring God into decisions that we make on our on. Mrs. Bynum Weeks did not bring this beaten on herself and yes we all have struggles but, God helps us to overcome these struggles, even if he allows us to make it out alive he does not state in his word to return to a loveless marriage. A Man that loves God Loves his wife, A Man that loves his wife will cherish her not beat her. I look up to Mrs. Bynum Weeks she is still a child of God. whether this story is fabricated the truth remains that Bishop Weeks did the unspeakable. He can be forgiven but his actions will live with him for a long time to come. I pray God’s healing power upon them both.
This incident is disturbing on all levels. More importantly as this news is being spread of this incident over the air waves and Internet without cause or reason; I wonder about the events that could even lead up to a confrontation against two people that has given so much to the religous community. Mind you no one deserves this type of punishment. The spirit of Satan is real people. We must acknowledge it as we do God’s presence. Not to honor Satan but to see his presence. To see his presence we can defend against him.
This is a very SAD day that we are living in when those we are looking to as examples behind the scenes live as Hethens(conducting themselves as people of the world). It is a shame that this had to happen, but I pray that through this God will get the Glory. Ms. Bryum, please be honest about everything God has told you that you ignored. Repent and get back into God’s presence. Lay out before Him so He can give you the words to save those that have been following you that my be confused now. Wait on the Lord I say… Wait! Whatever God(GOD!)(not man), has put together let no Man but us under. What God has for you it is for you.
The fact is that Juanita Bynum was savagely choked, thrown to the grown, kicked, and stomped upon by her husband. This is all over the news in Atlanta and on other news sites. It’s true, it happened, and Juanita’s publicist has confirmed the attack. Everyone, let’s pray for Juanita in Jesus name.
To christians and believers everywhere this is another desperate scheme of satan and all of its cohorts to mock the Word of God rather than the sin’s of man. I really pray for the christian community at large. I also sense a sadness in the spiritual realm. Perhaps because I believe christians truly admire(d) and respect(ed) the both of them. I pray that you trust God and believe that whatever He starts He alone will finish.
Beware!!!!Touch not my anoited and do my prophets no harm.
What God has joined together is holy and all we can do is stay in prayer for these two warriors of God who are spiritually challenged right now.
Rev. Lawrence Bethel
I pray that God will bring peace in the ministers lives. I pray also that the both of them will immediatly start walking in the love of God so that satan will be defeated. I believe that GOD will turn this around for their good. Praise the Name of Jesus. We thank you Lord that this is sealed in the name of Jesus. If this happened to me I would want people to pray for me as well. So lets all remain open to the holy spirit and continue to walk in the God kind of Love. Because we all now that the human love can fail any one of us. Praise God we have authority and we can exercise it now in this situation. Also it this is happening at the leadership level in their church we need to start praying for those families in Bishop Weeks church now so that satan does not get the victory. Remember we should love our neighbor as we do our self.
Love from,
Gods child in christ
I pray that God will heal and bring peace to this situation.
To prophitist Bynam I belive that our process in God is not always an easy process. I believe and pray that God will bring you peace. I had this same problem in this area. With time and patiences God can and will heal each of you.In ministry God use the strange thing to pull us into destiny places. So I encourage you.
To bishop no one know how much you hurt and the pain you feel inside for the hurt you have cause your wife and yourself and church family for this act,love and disppointment has a way of come out wrong and whatever you do forgive yourself and repent to God and to your wife and remind her of your love. And remove that evil spirit that cause you to hurt the one you cared for and never allow people our the media to make you lose focus on your assignment.
(Let ye without sin cast the frist stone).
Allow God to have his perfect will in your marriage. Because God can and will see you through this trying time.
Lord i pray for my sister and brother and the same way you heal and delivered me from abusing my wife and hurting her physically. I pray that the same way you heal my brother and help my sister to receive his forgiveness and in the same time that you will gave them the victory.I know you saved my marriage and you can save this one,and my wife and I are still together after 8 years so Lord do this right-now in Jesus name Amen.
no matter what i pray that she will keep faith in God, because her brake through is right around the corner and the devil wants to rob her of it but i will remind the devil that no weapon that is formed against the child of God shall prosper, because greater is he that is in us than he that is the world so the devil (HAND OFF IN THE NAME OF JESUS).
All I can say that the Lord says He works to the good of those who love Him. It’s sad to hear about this, and I will definitely be praying not only for them, but for all married couples. May the Lord bless you all..
Listen! It is wrong for a man to beat his wife. Stop the madness. He should be prosecuted without hesitation. Sin is sin amd wrong is wrong…
make sure your own house is in order before you preach to others about theirs.Thanks,Peter the article you sent is the truth and those blind sheep that follow cannot accept the fact that it is .You didn’t offend anyone,just hurt their feelings because they were too stupid to see that some of these money chasing preachers are no different than anyone else. You would think that after all this preaching that she would have a clue by now on how to find a good man,and by him being a “pastor” to jump on a woman?They both need help and so do the people who excuse this kind of behavior behind the cloth of them “still being God’s annointed”.
Wrong is wrong! The man has a problem…and if she stays with hin ..she is crazy. Salvation means deliverance not stupid…
A down moment! Hitting a woman is a down moment..NO, he is sick…and so are you if you make excuses for this nut!!!
People don’t hide behind religion or scriptures, if you are wrong… be a man or woman and admit your wrong doing…People, People Wake-up. You go to jail for dog fighting…for beating a woman you make excuses. Something is wrong with this Picture…
Scriptures encourages a man to love his wife, not abuse her or his children…
it is very hard to put into words how to feel about a situation like theirs if you are not in that situation, but the bible did say the devil will seek whom he may devoir. these are the last days and we have to be strong, this too shall pass.
We need to keep our ministers in prayer. The enemy is attacking everyone. They need prayer too. No one can point fingers or talk about our ministers. We need to support our ministers.
This is an accurate report of what occured. Stop being dilusional and face the facts that this Bishop was caught doing what he’s been used to doing. It needed to be EXPOSED!!! Pray for the both of them that God will bring forgiveness and healing.
Pastor Brooks..you can’t be serious? The guy beat his wife up!!! Stomped on her in the parking lot..that seems more devilish than annointed. So much for Husbands love your wives even as christ loves the church. I will be praying for them but let’s not get carried away with lifting the man up higher than he really is. Because when it’sall said and done..he hit a woman…who is the weaker vessel
Mark
Juanita Bynum is a powerful women of God. I noticed that she was lacking the anointing ever since she has been married to Mr. Weeks. I believe that things were going wrong for a long time, and I believe she tried to make it work. I don’t understand some men when they get a powerful woman and a Godly woman they do not know what to do with her. He was attracted to this powerful woman, but at the same time the same things men are attracted to are the same things they start to despise. This incident is just a representation of the brokenness that exists within families particularly in the African american community. There are always signs when it comes to domestic abuse, I believe no one is above the law, and I believe that he should receive counseling, probation or maybe even a light sentence. However if Juanita Bynum fears for her life, a sister got to do what a sister has to do. I am married with 2 children and my power is challenged sometimes. It is hard because at the end you start to lose yourself. Marriage is complicated and trying at times. A man’s nature is to control and to be the head and when that is challenged there is always problems. Does Mr. Weeks have a past history of abuse, no one just snaps like that. Black women in this society need to be cherished more. We come from a history of oppression, but do we need to be continually victimized by our own people. Black women are we sleeping with the enemy? It is not the world who can destroy us, but the people who are the closet to us who inflict the most pain.
Stay strong and Blessed Sister Bynum.
You ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WOMEN. YOU WILL SURVIVE THIS
LOVE,
EBONY
My prayers go out to Mr. & Mrs. Weeks. I in no way condone his actions and I pray that he will allow God to fully deliver him. Juanita is such an awesome and anointed woman of God. As she heals I pray that she depends even more so on God she loves and preaches about. God bless
If I may share a quote with you from Mrs. Bynum herself.Ya though I walk through the valley…..I will fear no evil for though art with me. She has a 2:58 sermon on You Tube that states that she as well as others have a cloud over there lifes. There has been many situations that could have taken us out but we are still here cause GODS got us coverd and I feel sorry for anyone who lays hands on one of GODS coverd.
We should pray for our leaders,they are under heavy attack I always pray for my Pastor & Wife here in San Diego,Ca it should not be a strange thing we are all have a cross to bare,these are praying times everyone that reads this please pray for them, there are souls that need Christ and when our focus is off of Christ we give the devil what he wants, and thats to sift us as wheat. They are two beautiful people who Love the Lord, lets pray for them not tear them down and give the devil a Black Eye. Min.Charles (”Pray Saints Pray”)
Hello America,
We are in a time of turmoil & tragedy, the devil is trying to attack the church. Let’s join together in unity & PRAY for Juanita & her husband. It’s not for us to judge them, they are still children of God.
I pray for them deeply I pray that those of use in the word will come to see that this is a spirit of rage that is coming aginst God pepole.Remeber Still,Kill,and detroy.That is what we are up aginst at this time in our walk with God
May there be healing and restoration in there harts and mind.my God bless you too Peter
This can’t even stop her destiny yet I belive that this woman needs a lot of prayer and even fasting on her behalf because. Hell is surely celebrating thinking that it has silenced on of it’s worst enemies but while that was going own just as the Biblical Stephen was being stoned Jesus stood up and when he stands all things will be shaken up and set straight.
She displayed excellence in Ministry and demonic forces was on her trail and she knew this.
We love her and wish the best for she and her husband.
She is not one that is power hungry or desperate for fame so I am sure that she will take time off until it’s time for her to come out as work the works that she was sent here for…
I would really like to hear his account of what happened before I lean either way, and all of u should too. What i have discovered in situations like this is that one person will tell their side, the other will tell their version and what really happened is usually somewhere in between.
I really think that Patriarchy is to blame here. I think that all the Abrahamic faiths have this imbalance. I note for example only the Male Dieties are lifted up in all the Abrahamic Faiths. To me, a more balanced trinity would include a mother principle, a father principle and a child or children principle. The classical western chritian trinity is a trinity of Gods of the same sex ~ a homo-sexed Trinity. We need balance, and a bronze age idea of Male over Female is anachronistic and will need to be re-vamped to fit the modern age. Right now there are more female african american women in college then male. 40 years from now, aspects of African Female goddesses, will be praised more than they are now. I am a Male living in Oakland, where we will have a march of over 500 gay black women this Saturday August, 25, they are in the process of defining principles, values, and deities, that support their special genetic circumstances, that bronze age concepts can’t contain.
i am a contributor from africa and i dont believewhat I am seeing! contributions full of grammatical/spelling errors! from the people whose 1st language is english - or whatever you call the lingo there.
leave the two alone. theirs is a marriage like any other that cannot survive unless it is enveloped in prayer. when is the last time you prayed for them?
For, brethren, you have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; You shall love your neighbor as yourself. But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that you be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that you cannot do the things that you would. But if you be led of the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, impurity, licentiousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strife, jealousy, wrath, selfishness, divisions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of which I tell you beforehand, as I have also told you in time past, that they who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, self-control: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 5:13-26
In marriage the “fruit of the Spirit” is needed to make a marriage work. And the only way that is achieved is by taking seriously God’s Word especially John 15. When Christ is honored in both their lives then they will submit to all of what God says and produce the fruit of the Spirit.
This is what happens to people who have boasted consistently the promotion of their charismatic “Gift” and failed to take seriously the rest of God’s word concerning “Fruit of the Spirit” and how we should “Walk” Ephesians 5:2
May God use this tragic event to sober them up to that end.
Make certain that you guys use spellcheck before sending off your comments. There are spelling and grammatical errors all over the place. Take your time; it takes only a minute!
I talked to my close friend last night and she was very upset over this situation she called it a tragedy. I do not know what happened between them, but, as many others here have stated they are people, they are human. I am sure both will be emabarrased by this situation and may need to rebuild trust with some, in some areas. The only way that this is a complete tragedy in my opinion is if they do not recover! If they do not stand back up! Be blessed Bishop Weeks and Pastor Bynum may GOD continue to guide your paths.
Satan we renouce you now in Jesus name.
Guys lets pray for them, we are not perfect ourselves
Hitting a woman is wrong! Stop the maddness. Pray for children ..NOT a wife beater!
I am truly sorry for what happened and like the other sister said that this is only a test for the great testimony. Don’t loose focus. The anointing on your life will never be decreased as a result of what happened. The Bible tells us that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. I don’t believe that what has happened to you is a shock to God and I know that He is indeed ordering your steps.
I know this may be hard for you right now but don’t allow anyone to bring your husband down. I know you to be a mighty wonman of God and I admire you very much therefore I can almost say with accuracy that before you married him you would have sought directions from God. And rightly so, because that is what He required us to do.
Personally, the Lord has been dealing with me in the area of killing my flesh. situations that i have been going trough i often say to Him what i am going to say to those people who intentionally try to do me wrong and He asked me one day the question, are you doing it because it is right or are you doing it because it will make you feel better. I told Him what i want to do is not wrong but overall it will make me feel better. He told me as long as i do thing that will make me feel better in the natural too much flesh is still alive. all i am trying to say is that the decision you make, the world will be watching and it could be the defining moment for both you and your husband and a lost soul.
Please do the right thing! Although it is hard right now try not to be so emotinal when you talk to God in order for you to hear what He is saying. at the end of the day we are all here to bring glory to God, what other people feel should in deed be secondary.
I am praying for you and I will continue to do so. May God continue to bless you and your husband and you continue to lift him up in prayer.
Scripture says:
“TOUCH NOT MY ANNOINTED”
ENOUGH SAID!!!
No one is to blame here except Mr. Weeks. There were witnesses to this crime. The hotel bellhop had to pull him off of her. He beat her to the ground and was stomping her.
You should be thanking God that the bellhop was there and intervened.
The facts are right there for everyone to see. Take off the blinders and stop making excuses for this kind of behavior. Preachers are not immune to the laws of the land.
What a shame! No one seems to be seeing the big picture here; hypocrisy. Ms. Bynum has made millions of dollars with her sermon “No More Sheets” empowering women to leave unhealthy relationships. Who knows how long she has been physically and emotionally abused? I doubt this is the first time. Each week she continuosly steps on the pulpit preaching a message of foreging Godly relationships. What a hypocrit. I wish we as a culture would stop being defensive and forgiving and hold our leaders, entertainers and sports figures to the same standards. The standards of being accountable for our own actions. That’s what Jesus would do.
Hi Everyone,
The point for everyone to get is that this is spiritual warfare. Let’s stop judging the situation with Bynun & Weeks and pray for all the people new and old in the body of Christ. It does not matter to judge because we all have faults and fall short of the Glory & Honor of God.
This thing that happened is a wake up call for us to pray to God, to pray for one another and to pray for the world that we live in.
Pastor Will Brooks,
Why should we “watch what we say about him” if this incident is true? Also, what makes you believe that this man is among “God’s anointed”? Because he claims to be? Forget what he “says”; even Satan himself can claim to be a Christian while bearing no fruits of the spirit.
Remember 1 Timothy 3:
1This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Search the Scriptures for yourselves people and stop following false teachings.
Praise the Lord for all the saints who deceided t pray for these two dear children of the Lord.. all fall short unfortunately this altercation resulted in serious harm, spiritually, mentally and physically, BUT GOD, can heal them both and all scars. God bless both Thomas and his wife to have reconcilliation in God and beat this situation and show the world they are more than conquerrors thru Christ. After all, no weapon formed against us CAN prosper.
God is still good - it is man who is corrupt. A husband and wife, none of us know their struggles, their weaknesses, or even the reason behind the altercation. As Beverly stated, we have to stop putting man/woman on pedestals - remember what time were in people - false prophets, etc. We are living like we’re in the Old Testament - Prior to Jesus ripping down the veil thus allowing us to go directly to God. Yes pray for the Weeks/Brynum family, don’t be too quick to judge God himself will do that. Perhaps this is God’s way of getting Them to realize who’s powerful, who’s Holy and who really Controls their lives. I suggest we consider seeking God personally, He wants each of us to know him personally, that’s why we have the Bible with all its teachings. Man/Woman will change one word in the bible and make it their own and we believe it - generation after generation -understand Fellowship and teaching is good and part of the Christian life, but it takes discpline, Truth and constant shedding of the world to stand before thousands, if not millions of people - who can say one is better than the next. I say Trust Jesus our God.
I will keep them both in prayer, but without a doubt God will have the glory.
Truly this is a time for the body of Christ to pray like never before….Even though Prophetess Bynum and Bishop are individuals that has given words of encouragement to many….It does not exempt what was done by the flesh…
AS we all reflect on the incident of our leader’s,I would like to share these words that was given to me.
We as fellow believers must all heed these words says the Lord of Host:
My wrath shall fall upon every bank, company that promote, exhibit or finance such perversion…Watch what I shall do.
Every crookedness shall be exposed. The works of the enemy shall not be hidden anymore. My children have cried out too long..Their hurts ring in my ears. No more saith God..
Watch as I expose the perversion even in the church. Be not dismayed of what I shall do..No one shall be spared… Warn my people so that they may be turned from their weakness. I will begin to search the hearts of my leaders and will begin a mighty work inside of each of them.
They most take on the new wine skin that I’m establishing upon this earth..Too much is happening and it’s stinking in my nostril!!. My leaders and pastors have not pleaded my case, nor have they followed my direction….
I alone made this universe. How dare they not listen to what I have spoken to them individually? I’m a God of 2nd chances.. Sound the alarm for the day of the Lord is at hand!!.
received 10/30/2006
What this man did is wrong both from a Christian stand point and from a secular. What we as Christian need to do is pray for both of them, because the devil is attacking marriages all over. On the same note, he needs to publicly ask for forgiveness and he needs to be punished for his actions as well. Once we has Christian realize that we are all humans and that we all fall short, when these things happen we will be more equipped to handle it rather than passing judgment on the person or turn away from Church all together. Also, Christian should not be arguing with someone from the secular world about these things, the carnal mind cannot understand things of the spirit.
So with that said, our main focus should be, pray for this couple, and all marriages for that matter, and if he has to be punish for it, so be it.
We need to realize that Satan will use anyone. He doesn’t discriminate, we do. To him it did not matter that she was a prophetess and he was the bishop,but he saw that they have influence which brought about an opportunity for Satan to attack. This is spiritual warfare, a matter that can not be addressed in the flesh with a carnal mind. Instead of worrying about whether or not they are hypocrits, check yourself, and pray for them. Let he that is without sin cast the first stone. Remember that the word (God’s Word) says touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm. Life and death are in the tongue, so before you speak think: Will these words break down or build a person up? It’s time for us to be kingdom minded.
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) This is what we are instructed to do. If we would get back to what God has purposed for us to do in moments like this, we would come together as the body of Christ and “Pray”. Prayer changes thing. “…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. ” (James 5:16b).
My prayers are with the Week’s family.
I’m so sorry that most of you actually feel he is right or justified in doing what he did, That was not a act of god so therefore he DOSENOT have an annointed from god, if you ask me he never had it. Just because you can write a book and have millions look at you and lift you up in this physical world, that dosent make you right with god, to be with god is a personal relation. There is a spirit in man, right and wrong god declared that from the begining and that what he did was wrong, if you ask me Hell is a state of mind and so is Heaven. Dont look at physical gain for spirtual gain, When you want the glory of god you are asking for trouble, isnt that what the devil did, he wanted glory for himself if you give all the glory to god you will not go wrong. Be righteous in evey thing you do, say and manifest. god is watching.
It’s time for the Body of Chris to stop mis-quoting the Word of Christ silencing wrong doing in the church
This is an opportunity for each of us as leaders to see what God is saying, it’s not always about the attack of the “enemy”. May be God is doing an exposing in the Body of Christ and He wants us to seek help in our marriages as leaders. There are alot of “weeks” out there that are going to the same thing and afraid to speak out. Because of the misquoting of touching not my anointed syndrome.
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I’m not standing in judgement of anyone…but leaders speak the truth and not your religion..
Who are the anointed?
John 17:17 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” Unless someone is speaking the word correctly they are not teaching the truth and it doesn’t matter if they call themselves anointed, or how big or successful a ministry they have, they are WRONG.
What do the anointed man and women of God act like? Do they stop you from going to check their teachings or anyone else’s by the Word? Of course not, Titus 1:9 “holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.”
No apostle ever said they were anointed, they did not speak in this manner; “don’t touch me I’m God’s anointed.” If someone is truly anointed, they would want to encourage the people to discern what is true and what is not. They would encourage people to pursue truth no matter where it would lead. They would love the sheep enough to protect them from falsehood and want to see them grow. They would allow the sheep to learn and think for themselves. The anointing, who is the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth and someone who has the Spirit of Truth will never run from seeing error but will confront it when necessary. He will give someone the truth from the Word, subsequently leading us away from error.
We also need to ask the question who is anointed? The Bible tells us the whole body of Christ is
Wake up people!
God did not tell Juanita Bynum to marry this man. God is good and does not add any sorrow with his blessings. Thus, he would never lead anyone into an abusive marriage. So the question becomes, who is she listening to? She is not the prophetess she claims to be. We need to stop following these false prophets and money changers and stop calling them God’s anointed. Where are the folks with the gift of discerning of spirits?
Glory to the Mighty Living God!
The past five years a derth of destruction has been cast on Holy Matrimony. Hearts have been broken and congregations divided when the enemy finds a way to corrupt a marriage of two powerful leaders in God’s kingdom on Earth. We need to pray for the families and know that God makes a way when we let Him.
It is truly a sad situation and while we must “pray them up”,we should never turn a blind eye to an obvious problem!Counseling is mandatory,and accountability to an authoritative figure is a MUST.Sister in Christ,Do Not take this lightly because nothing gives a spouse the right to strike the other.Bishop,I implore to stand up as a man of God and do the right thing,REPENT.My heart is with you sister,and as you once said”watch me go out on a limb and saw it off ” because the God you serve will sustain you!God bless you both. From someone who knows.
Saints!! Its time for us to realize that there is an attack on the body of Christ as a whole. Our leaders are fallen daily but the bible encourages us to PRAY without ceasing. Instead of talking about it in GOSSIP we should be praying!!!! She will take this expirience and bounce back with a stronger annointing.
I pray for you both. We the people should not judge let the lord…We don’t know the story only pieces. Pastor Juanita I love you and I will continue to pray for you and your situation. Bishop Weeks I love you too and I will pray for you two as one.. May god be with you both.
This was a very disturbing report. I don’t blame any other than the source - satan. This is a time to pray and not pass judgment on either. The purpose of marriage is to reveal each other weaknesses. We that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. Although it is always heartbreaking and to me wrong for anyone to lay their hands on another individual. Things do happen and I believe the wrong party should quicly repent to the other. They are both God’s anointed and we should not place negative words on what belongs to God. I don’t know Thomas Weeks but I do know the woman Juanita Bynum and her spirit. I just know that God has many lessons for all of us to learn or else He wouldn’t have allowed it to happen. God raised both of them to have a life where they would be raised up and looked upon by millions - that’s because there is much in them and wisdom and instructions flow through their souls. So let’s not lose heart when we see the flesh show it’s ugly form. Let’s do the right thing and love unconditionally and continue to pray for God’s people.
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Cinny!!! What!?
Juanita, may God continue to bless and keep you. Bishop Weeks may God continue to bless and keep you. Great anointings come with great trials. Both of you will have more anointing than ever before. To God be the Glory. I see His presence in this. This is a God thang. I know you all may not understand this, but it’s working for their good. I love the both of you…. Take care and get rest.
I believe that they are annointed and because she presched that sermon during separtion it was prophetic. She usually preaches from experience! Pastor and preachers go through stuff to. I think her openess and honesty about real life God and the Devil she will not only minister to the body of the church but to ministers that has things hidden and won’t talk about what they go through. Jesus Christ is the only one that is perfect. I say we are now waiting for the sermon. You will teach us how to deal with marriage situations and differences.
All things work together for the good to them that Love the Lord and diligently seek his face. I know you do! so don’t be despaired for he is still by your side EVEN NOW, EVEN NOW.
Oh I remember these words Juanita Bynum said at her 5:00am prayer! It’s good to hear things again. Remember, you know your at the end when it get worse! THis has helped me go on!
As Pastor Boyd said Quitters never win and winners never Quit!!!!
We are looking forward to seeing you two recover and counsel other married people! OPEN AND HONEST AND REAL!!!!!
It doesnt matter that he is a preacher, and it doesnt matter most that you are an evangelists. We are all human, and being such we all battle with our own personal issues. You are strong I admire the very utterance of voice, and even though we all know the word of God that is not what I wish to offer you. I need you to understand that you are beautiful, even with bruises you are truly beautiful. Thank God that you are still here because women accross the wrold could not live without you. You are the very blessing that women all over needed. And satan knows that, We all have problems in our realtionships, love, family,etc. I pray that you better soon cause I want hear you again. I Love you, I love you, the world needs you. Dont give up, you win, you always do and always will. One of the most powerful creatures in this world her name is ” Juanita Bynum”.
No abuse should be tolerated, verbal, physical, emotional or spiritual. However, when looking at a domestic situation PLEASE, PLEASE understand it takes two to tango. Both this man and woman contributed to whatever went wrong in their relationship. “YES” he was wrong for striking her but to follow behind him, let me repeat to have been following behind him, probably still trying to make her point was also wrong on her part. It is very nice to post all of the wonderful scriptures and quotes but hey they are the only ones to know exactly what has been going on behind closed doors. Yes Satan is always busy but we also leave to door wide open for the adversary to come. Sis Juanita and Bro Weeks need to get it together without our 2cents being thrown in.
TO JUANITA, MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND. OUR FATHER SAID DO NOT JUDGE OR YOU WILL BE JUDGE AND DERREK HADDEN SANG IT BEST I AM GLAD GOD IS NOT LIKE MAN. ALTHOUGH THIS HORRIBLE SITUATION OCCURED GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL AND WE AS CHRISTIANS HAVE TO FIGHT THIS BATTLE IN THE SPIRTIUAL RELM AND NOT THE FLESH. I LOVE YOU MY SISTER IN CHRIST AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO BISHOP WEEKS. I WILL BE IN CONSTANT PRAYER FOR YOU AND KNOW THAT YOU HAVE THE VICTORY ALREADY.BE BLESS LOVE AND PRAYERS. MONIQUE FROM THE BRONX.
I can’t blame the publishers. If they were spending time building a relationship with the Lord and not wasting time digging into others’ affairs on this testing ground, they would have known better than to attempt destroying the testimony of God.
Additionally, the snitch should return reporters’ calls now. I wonder why he is backing down when his urge to get the news out has been fulfilled. If I were him, I would repent to God and apologize to this family for betraying them. He was no helper in the first place when he so-called stopped the fight. If he truly was trying to help, this problem would not have been exposed as it is right now.
It is the power of God, and not what society thinks, that can make a situation better. Sometimes it is okay to stop blaming things on the devil and turn focus to the ones who are the vessels through which his work is manifested…because guess what??? It is them that are risking being condemned to HELL; the devil already knows his destiny.
Finally, I pray that the Lord’s will be done in this situation. May people be forgiven, renewed, and used by the Lord…contrary to what the devil expects as an end result!
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America has a serious problem with confidentiality. While “broadcasting” might be necessary in certain circumstances, I wonder how appropriate it is in the sight of God…For our God is a God of deep secrets. I believe it should be left to him to carry out exposures. It seems as though we punish and judge people in exposing them. Ummmm, is the Lord really ok with this???
I LOVE Evanglist Bynum, I pray that she will be better than she was, when she recover.
I shall not air their dirty laundry but there was more to their relationship than the public eye may be aware of. If you know either one of them, both have had bad relationships in the past and I KNOW he’s been divorced before. God can heal and restore and regardless of the fine mess they’ve gotten themselves into, God can forgive and we should do the same. However, we ought not thinkg that the rules don’t apply to us when it comes to bad decisions that we’ve made in life. My Bible quotes “Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” You can’t do wrong and expect good to come from it….and I’ll leave it at that.
Satan’s only desire in man’s like is to kill, steal and destroy. Please don’t give Satan any glory in continuous talk of this bad situation. Let be thankful there were no fatalities. To GOD be the GLORY
Friends:
I am concerned with the number of unsaved ministers emerging today– treating the gospel as a profession as opposed to a calling. Many of their churches become big while their members go unsaved or remain on milk, because they do not read/know the Word. If Christ is from the bible but people don’t study the bible, how can they still say they are Christians (i.e., followers of Christ)? This is an impossibility.
If you are concerned that you are following men/women while having no real knowledge of scripture, humble yourself and pray this:
“Dear God, I recognize that I may be zealous for you but it is not based on knowledge. By violating any of your 10 commandments (i.e., lying, stealing, using your name in vain, etc.), I recognize that you see me as a sinner, and therefore I am in need of a savior. I believe and confess that this savior is Jesus Christ, who died for my sins, and was then raised from the dead by you. The bible says there is no other way to you but by your Son. By simply believing this truth, I now know that I am saved”.
If you earnestly pray this, you will immediately receive the holy spirit, and it will enable you to understand bible scripture on your own. Still search for sound bible teaching. You will then grow as you continue to study and pray, rightfully dividing this Word of truth. No man will be able to deceive you.
I pray for the Weeks family during these troublesome times. In spite of their current crisis, they are yet human and yet chosen of God. We as people must be very careful how we discuss issues of this nature when they arise, for we can only pray that God will keep us during the hour of temptation. May the Lord God be with Juanita and her companion during this temporary storm!!!
Amen
WE ALL NEED TO BE ON OUR FACE IN PRAYER AND ASK GOD TO HELP US THROUGH THIS THING CALLED LIFE.
it takes two!!!!!!!!
there had to be a reason, no one just flies out like that. she had to do something!!!!!!!!!
This is shocking to me! I go to the church in which she preaches at (New Greater Bethel Ministries). I know that she is a strong woman. Everything happens for a reason and God will see them both through just like he has done in the past. Now is the time for us to pray for God’d prophet.
I LOVE BOTH JUANITA AND HER HUSBAND, I PRAY FOR THEM, AND WITH THE PRAYERS OF ALL THE REAL SAINTS OF GOD THIS TOO SHALL PASS. JUDGE NOT, EVEN ELIJAH WAS AN ANOINTED MAN OF GOD AND WHEN HE THOUGHT THAT JEZEBEL WAS GOING TO KILL HIM HE RAN, AND THIS WAS A MAN OF GOD THAT COULD RAISE THE DEAD.
WHO ARE YOU TO PUT YOUR MOUTH ON GOD’S ANOINTED, JUST MAKE SURE YOUR HOUSE IS IN ORDER, AND HE WHO IS SPIRITUAL HELP RESTORE.
I’m praying for the entire situation. I survived abuse after two decades of marrige. I hid it from the church and my family. I’m actually glad this “christian” behavior is finally exposed. Maybe now, things will truly change.
First of all, there are no Prophets to day other than those in the Bible. We don’t need this ” TV Evangelist” worship. So many so-called monisters, preachers, evangelists, teachers, pastors will begin a sermon with one or two verses..then..it becomes a long drawn out lecture ( ususally better fitted for a socioliogist, psychiatrist, or salesman) than a person of God. In other words teach the Word chapter by chapter and verse by verse, precept upon precept and take the personal agendas out of the pulpit. So much is taught today based on tradition that is non scriptual. As an example, Easter, what happened to Passover? Easter, bunnies, eggs, that is a pagan holiday. The name is an abomination to the Father. He is not happy with that foolishness.
I pray for Sister Bynum and her husband, we all fall short.. When we do repent and we are forgiven. no opne is perfect from the pulpit to the back door of the church.
homosexual activity and whoremongering are both wrong.
Clay
I just have one question: i keep hearing people talk about “dont touch God’s annointed” when in reality, we need to stop thinking that every single man or woman that CLAIMS to know God or preach His Word is ANNOINTED! The only one who truly knows who is annointed is the God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
Yes, it takes two to tango (or in this case, perhaps, hip-hop). And like my ol’ grand-daddy used to say, “ain’t nothin’ good happenin’ after midnight”, especially in an Atlanta hotel parkin’ lot.
I am a Pastor but also an Advocate for women who are involved in domestic violence. I teach and preach about the dynamics and devastation of DV and how to stay safe. The church is no exception. The devil would like for us to think that it doesn’t happen to Christians, but it does. Now that the devil has been exposed I am hoping that more Pastors will allow me to come into their churches to share the message of hope eliminating the tumultuous ramifications of being a victim of DV. No longer a victim but not a victor!!!
Reverend Etta Caver
Hello to ALL!
There are two sides to every story. We’ve only heard one. Still, LOVE COVERS a multitude of sins. Plead the Blood of Jesus over their lives as well as the lives of all the children of God everywhere. We all NEED it. It cleanses us and has ultimate Power! Even the enemy can’t penetrate that. Fast and Pray for both, period. Stop judging. That’s God’s job. Let Him handle His area of expertise. The battle is not yours, but it’s the Lord’s.
God Bless…..
I am concerned that Prophetess Bynum and Bishop Weeks have had their marital matters dealt with in such a public way. However, I honestly believe it is better for this matter to be addressed today rather than at her burial. While a supporter of Prophetess Bynum as a woman and a believer, I am not prepared to take sides or pass judgement. However, I am prepared to pray.
Let’s refrain from being so judgemental. I personally joined in the conversation with friends stating all of the things I would have done if it had been me, but the truth of it all is that IT WASN’T ME! I don’t know their situation, I do know that the media will inflate the truth to make the story more appealing. I don’t know why Bishop Weeks chose to respond in such a distastful way or what, if anything, was done to provoke him.
I supported her then and I will support her even more during this trying time.
Be reminded we must die daily to ourselves. The flesh is NEVER a willing participant in the things of God. Warfare is never fair.
God Bless You All
I don’t know why God placed you on my mind just a few days ago but now I know that I feel a need to pray for you and your husband.
May God have mercy and may the both of you turn to Him.
Response to previous posts: To beat another human is bad enough, but to lose control in public means that the person has serious, serious problems.
Sadly, the couple brought their own business into the public.
If a crime was committed, citizens should have reported what they saw and cooperated with law enforcement. Regarding “anointed”: Many of you who are defining people as “anointed” will turn around and tell others “not to judge”, but are you not judging? You are trying to do something that only God can do: Know people’s hearts, and define who is the real believer and WHO IS THE ANOINTED. I believe IT IS A SIN TO IDOLIZE PEOPLE just because they give good sermons, write good books, or get a lot of attention from the media. They could be evil, destructive, or cruel to others away from the public eye, or emotionally disturbed in such a way that they hurt others. In my opinion, every truly good hearted person who is obedient to the Spirit of God within his/her life is anointed.
Pray for Mr Weeks he allowed satan to take control of him and he have to go on his knees and ask god for forgiveness then his wife. We also have to pray for Juanita that she will rise above this. This is for Imogean Shaw it is not good to rejoice about someone downfall even if you do not like the person it is her money if she wants a lavish wedding it is her business. Juanita while people looking at your setback god is working on your comeback