My jaw dropped when I visited New Light’s web site (
www.newlight.org). I thought the height of arrogance had been reached with people like Reverend Ike and his crowd. But apparently human gall knows no bounds. Bridgette and her husband have taken enough of a “…double portion of honor” (
1 Timothy 5:17, 18) to choke
Babe the Blue Ox on the threshing floor.
Doctor Bridgette Hilliard, the wife of I. V. Hilliard is celebrating her 50th birthday and I was thinking “That’s nice. It’s good to see she’s been around for fifty years now.” Then I noticed a link related to her birthday (Okay, Melissa told me about the link. But never mind that). When you click on that link, you get an eyeful. Here,
take a look. And make sure you check out the suggested gifts.Given that we are to be conformed to the image of Christ (
Romans 8:29) and given that we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (
Romans 12:1,2) it would surely be fair to compare what she is doing to the congregation there in Houston to what Jesus would do. And if that’s the case, I should be able to substitute Jesus’ name and face when describing what she is doing.Let’s try that. Let’s put a representation of His face (please don’t riot and burn my server down) and His name in a web page providing people the opportunity to “honor” Him. It would look something like this:
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And when it comes to the suggested gifts page, maybe it would look something like this:
And yes, these people associate with Creflo Dollar, Ken Copeland, T. Dexter and the rest of the positive confession, Word of Faith pimps. But again, the magnitude of their pimpery is absolutely breath taking. If I had not seen it myself, I would assume the person telling me was exaggerating and simply didn’t like the Hilliards.Oh, and if you’ll notice, you even have to spend a hundred dollars (per person!!!) to go to the birthday party! How jacked is that?Juanita Bind’em-Reeks, move over.
Posted by Melvin Jones
on Sunday, February 19th, 2006 at 8:05 am.
The Birthday event for Bridget Hilliard is an abdonimation unto God. Many Christians are enraged by how people who lack NO discernment are being eaten by these professed Pastors also known as wolves. The Secular Media in Houston, Texas has even written editorials about this PARTY. There are even websites in which the HEATHENS are enraged by this act of greed, pride, idolatry, and selfish ambition.
It’s a sad day when even the HEATHENS know what is right and wrong. God will judge this soon. Saints pray. Maybe she will cancel the party and clothe herself in righteous and holiness rather then fleshly apparel. What more could she need? She has fine garmets already at the expense of the people of God. This shows ignorance and lack of her own internal peace. Just give me more stuff to buy. There is a VOID IN HER LIFE, MAY SHE KNOW THAT JESUS BRINGS TRUE PEACE.
I would like to propose that both (Hilliards) be added to the Pimp and Pimpettes Hall Off Fame Listing on your site. They needed to EXPOSED. They emabarass the Body of Christ.
Sincerely,
Someone who will stand for RIGHT, when no one else will.
Melvin,
If you have’nt already, click on the streaming light tv (left column) of the new light web site. Go to Dr. Bridgets video sermons and notice the huge picture of herself behind the pulpit when she is “preaching”. Also check out the “get acquainted” video; modern dialetic, new age marketing, Rick Warren type small groups etc..
Husband, wife and daughter all “Dr.’s”. Help me here. Are they giving these thing out like bullets in war now days. Everyone has one, how can I get me some. I need some more blessings I guess.
I took a look at the streaming file. At first I thought you were talking about the projection image for the poor schleps in the back of the church. But when I looked at the stream I saw that they were big posters.
Now it could be they were there because of some activity (like advertising for her birthday party). Though I still think they are a couple of the more agressive bottom feeders.
I have been in Seminary since 2001. God led me to enroll in an Accreditated Seminary through the American Theological Association. I will graduate in May 2006, Praise God. I challenge the pimps and pimpettes to enroll in a REAL SEMINARY and pay not only the MONETARY PRICE but ACADEMIC PRICE to truly show thyself approved unto God. Why would they want a generic degree?
They live there life vicariously and they feel affirmned by fake titles and degrees. TRUE INTEGRITY would be to enroll in a real Seminary and rightfully earn the Masters or Doctorate Degree. Oops they probably do not even have a real Associates or Bachelors Degree. They are so lost that they have an Identity Crisis. Although there are unsaved people in Accreditated Seminaries it brings a level of academic scholarship, balance, and scholarly insight to ones calling in ministry. Thank you for enlightening us of this GENERIC SCHOOL.
Attending seminary does not make one better, more anointed, or even called into ministry, however it refines, grooms, and allows God to perfect the callings and gifts even in an academic setting. Persons who attend an Accreditated Seminary recognize the need to be teachable and see there is so much they do not know.
I thank God and I am humbled that he empowered me to stay in the program. BY THE WAY MEN OF GOD, I have not been CALLED TO PASTOR A CHURCH.
Female Student In Seminary-Houston,TX
Melvin I hope you don’t mind me posting this. I got this from http://www.ficu.edu/. T. Dexter, Frederick “for the right” Price, and the Hillards all hale from this “esteemed” university. P.I.M.P.U
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You want to be called “doctor”? Go to this site. Notice some of the distinguished graduates and honorable doctorates. It would seem that for many of the pimps, if they are doctors, they either graduated from this place or got an honorable degree from this place.
lol…
As the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) is the blueprint, the foundation and the core of the teachings of Christ, Jesus, I am clear about the only two (2) commandments Jesus insisted upon. 1. Love Father God. 2. Love thy Neighbor As Thyself. Jesus also stated: If you love me, then keep my commandments.
The bottom line is that Christ, Jesus Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Christ, Jesus Is…Not Bridgette Hilliard. And even Jesus said “I of my own self can do nothing…It is the Father within me who doeth the works.” Holy Father God through Christ, Jesus is It and that’s It.
In order for any of us to truly be blessings on earth, we must receive divine revelation: And the bible states that, God is Spirit, and Those who Worship him must Worship in Spirit and Truth.” (John 4:22) Jesus said “Say Your Alms In Secret” meaning pray, meditate in silence within your heart and soul as a way of life, a way of being. Church is primarly a place for fellowship praise, and thanksgiving. Some church leaders are truly called and truly anointed, thus they can deliver powerful teachings that inspire and uplift; but we cannot be dependent upon them, nor should we look to them. That is one of the biggest traps for many of us, especially when we are going through difficult times; because we start looking to people, and churches, and whomever for help. Many times they can be of temporary-emergency help but that is it. We leave ourselves opened to be “Pimped by anyone when we unconsciously start Idolizing and Hero Worshipping, by placing our faith in trust in them, believing that they are our Source or they are so great or whatever (and that includes church leaders.) Then when we realize that they are not so great, we start attacking them, getting angry with them for using, abusing, misleading us. But we must take responsibility for the fact that we were the one who turned our God given power over to them. God is the Alpha and Omega…No one else is.
None of us can or should we ever expect it from any other/outside/external source not even our church leaders. In the Holy Name of Christ, Jesus, I pray for my sister Bridgette Hilliard and all other church leaders and forgive all materialism that may be showing forth through them at this moment. We being true to Jesus, must forgive 70 x 7, must bless those that curse us, must bless and pray for those who despitefully use us…SO THAT WE MAY BE THE SONS/DAUGHTERS OF GOD.
Let us as Children of God NOT FALL DOWN into the worldly so called “Hip” language of the day such as, PIMP and start mixing the world junk, trash and nonsense up with the Glory of God, For they DO NOT MIX. It doesn’t matter whether It’s Bridgette, I.V., Creflo, Kenneth, or whomever, we are to Forgive them all.
NOTHING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IS GOING ON ANYWHERE THAT GOD DOES KNOW ABOUT. IT IS OUR DIVINE RESPONSIBILITY TO BE ABOUT OUR FATHER’S BUSINESS SHOWING FOR THE TRUTH, LOVE, LIGHT, LIFE OF CHRIST AND THE GLORY OF GOD. ABSOLUTELY TRUST GOD TO HANDLE ALL THE DETAILS OF LIFE AS HE ALWAYS HAS, IS, AND WILL FOREVER…I LOVE YOU ALL IN CHRIST OUR LORD…AMEN.
Why should those who are blessed to be a blessing be criticized for the things that GOD and those who love the Hilliard’s have given them. The Hilliard’s have given just as much and maybe more than they have received. For those who are on the outside looking in, I think you should be careful of “touching GOD’s anointed”. Why should GOD’s children be the ones broke, busted, and disgusted? But the world have the bling bling and thing things. GOD wants his children to have the desires of their hearts whether it is a diamond ring or Mercedes Benz. Remember the wealth of the wicked is laid up for the just. And you speak of those who teach people how to obtain wealth the right way, not selling drugs, robbing, stealing, or pimping (LOL), but you can obtain wealth by Faith and being obedient to GOD’s word and that is just what the Hilliard’s, Creflo Dollar, Kenneth Copeland and Juanita have done.. DONT HATE CONGRATULATE
I have seldom read anu missive on this site which filled me with such profound sadness as yours Ruth.
You said (presumably with a straight face)……..
“Why should GOD’s children be the ones broke, busted, and disgusted? But the world have the bling bling and thing things. GOD wants his children to have the desires of their hearts whether it is a diamond ring or Mercedes Benz.”
Tell me dear……….why would a minister of the Gospel desire bling bling and thing things??
Why would any Christian have……….as the desire of his heart………a Mercedes or a diamond ring??
Aren’t we supposed to “Sanctify Christ” in our hearts?? Shouldn’t He be the desire of our hearts??
You (as well as your pimp-idols) should well tremble when faced with the words of Christ “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”.
Your (and their) heart’s desire for the bling of this world is unerring evidence that your heart is of THIS world.
Your desires are of THIS world.
Your destinies will be inextricably linked with THIS world.
Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Both they and you yourself are directly contradicting the very WORDS OF CHRIST (they’re the ones in red,BTW.).
Be afraid………….be VERY afraid.
There is nothing inherently or intrinsically wrong or immoral with wealth.
There is much morally and intrinsically wrong with ministers accumulating wealth at the expense of their flock.
Tell me…………..if there were nothing offered from salvation beside the saving of your soul………
If there were no promises of healing……..
If there were no promises of financial blessing……..
If there were nothing promised but alienation, torture, persecution, deprivation, and suffering.
If the only riches promised were the Presence of Christ, His fellowship in your suffering, the riches of knowing Him more intimately……….
Would you choose this life with Him and all its attendant suffering………..or would you go for the Bling Bling??
I think your post provides the answer, no matter how much you may protest in your covetousness.
I wonder why so many all over the world suffer and die for Christ in poverty and lack when they are promised Bling Bling??
I wonder why so many choose the Way of the cross rather than sell out for THIS world??
I wonder how many of those who suffer so could be helped by the money that went to purchase the Hilliard’s luxury cars, and homes, or the 50th birthday presents at Saks??
I wonder what that says about where their hearts are.
Don’t get me wrong…………I ask myself these same questions. I tremble at the prospect……….and cling the tighter to Christ as I see my own wretchedness.
It may well be time you ask these questions of yourself. I hope you tremble as well.
1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things (Bling Bling and Thing Things) [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
YOU FOOLISH FOOL !! ! !
Hey Will………..My, what a pithy and deeply thought provoking comment.
Either that, or it’s Tourette’s Syndrome.