John Kirkwood has written a thoroughly Biblical article of what happened to Tim Tebow and our responsibility to love this young man in the way that Jesus loves him.  It is terrific article.  You will also find at the end of the article Pastor Jeffress’ video response to Tim’s bowing out of First Baptist Church dedication of their new building.  ~ Flip  (Below is Miss Brenda’s editorial comments that needs to be brought to the attention of our folks.  She is right on in her critique.  John Kirkwood does not need to use phrases like this to make a point.  I did not see this in my first reading of the article.  I was, however, amazed at his biblical insight and correct use of Scripture.)

 

John Kirkwood’s phraseology is debased, and his suggestion that it would have been better if Tim Tebow was caught fornicating rather than turn down a speaking engagement at Pastor Jeffress’ church is beyond the pale.

Kirkwood said it’s a good thing Tebow didn’t have two virgin daughters that he could barter to the mob.  Really!!??  Turning down a speaking engagement, for what ever reason,  is on the same level as offering daughters to the mob to rape???

Kirkwood didn’t offer a single negative quote from Tebow regarding Jeffress, yet heaped condemnation on this young Christian saying he has compromised a faithful brother and a historic church; that Tebow has aided and abetted in the media’s arson of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, even indicating he had bowed to the Gays.  In his attempt to inflame the emotions of Christians against Tebow, it seems to me Kirkwood engaged in a little pyromania himself, at the very least in some hearty mud-slinging.

When I watched the video of Pastor Jeffress, all I could think of was the letter of support he sent out this past campaign season for former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert who was running for senate against Ted Cruz.  Leppert had marched so jauntily in the Dallas Gay Pride Parade a few years ago.  I’ve still got his picture.  Leppert’s participation disgusted me because it indicated his support of this sin and because he is well known as a Southern Baptist.   What I was very surprised to learn at the time is that Jeffress is his pastor... 

GBU

Brenda

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Thanks Miss Brenda,

Please email this to all of our folks on the email list.  I have your comments and they have merit.  Now let’s see what others have to say.
In Christian love,
Flip
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Hi Flip,

I wanted to give you another chance to disown this article.  Kirkwood’s vulgar slang comment about Tim Tebow, ” He screwed the pooch,” was enough for me to distance myself from the article.  It was shocking coming from a “Christian” pastor and raised an immediate sense of distrust in me.  It showed a willingness to compromise with the world and a potentially degenerative mind.  His other comments only added to this.

I’ll be gone awhile but will check my email upon return.

Love in Christ,

Brenda
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This is Miss Brenda’s editorial comment that needs to be brought to the attention of our folks.  She is right on in her critique.  John Kirkwood does not need to use phrases like this to make a point.  I did not see this in my first reading of the article.  I was, however, amazed at his biblical insight and correct use of Scripture.

In Christian love,
 
Flip