To me it sounds like youre saying that sin automatically means that a person is a sorcerer or some evil person that practices magic. Lynette recalled the best lesson her brother ever taught her: to not judge.Lynette says an important function of music and singers is important to usher in freedom, because God doesnt want us in bondage in any kind of way., She talks about growing up in a strict religious environment, learning how to seek God for oneself, and not simply trusting every single thing thats coming over the pulpit. Lynette also recalls some of Edwins other motivations, like bringing water to the thirsty, and picks some of her all-time favorite songs to sing written by Edwin and her other brothers. Just out of curiosity: what if they are, you know, actually gay? he will not strive with men always. A true worshipper would never allow himself or herself to become contaminated with the sin around them. I thank you and will pray for your website and all that concerns you that you stay true to the original intent of spreading the Gospel as the Original Disicples once did. Lynette Hawkins Stephens. She got upset with Walter b/c she wanted Love Center to be a straight out church strictly known. Bishop Hawkins was married to Tramaine Hawkins from 1971 until their divorce in 1994. When do we realize that in all, ALL our ways we are to acknowledge HIM, and he will direct our paths? Hawkins was nominated for nine Grammy Awards, and won the 1981 Grammy for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational for the special project album The Lord's Prayer. I agree with you-the musicians who are sold out for Christ must speak out against this mess, and show and prove that God blesses those openly that will truly live for him. Its rather presumptuous to think that just because you know God, he is required to have mercy on you. thats what i believe is a lying wonder. The church have taught for YEARS that all that has to be done is confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts that Christ has risen from the dead, and we are saved. God bless you pastor! i recognize that these men are living in unrepentent sin and theyre foul, wrong as two left shoes, and backsliddenbut that still doesnt negate the power of God. Does Lynette Hawkins-Stephens of the Gospel group The Hawkins - Answers satan dont have the power of god; he knows that. The central problem is not homosexuality per se, but the church seems to have cast off its respect and submissive posture to Gods word as its sole authority. The people of Davids day knew the deal, but I guess in his instance, he was King, so he was untouchable, and God had to send prophet Nathan to pull him in at one point. You say that marring is because we are in the flesh, but i believe that its deeper than just being in flesh, because flesh is common to man. I also found out years ago that there is another kind of woman who knew what the deal was, but marry or be with these men as an arrangement, for status, money, prestige, power, etc. Sex. Just like all body shapes there are pros and cons of being a BBW/curvy woman/ big booty etc. Lynette was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida at the time of passing. The leaders have compromised and allowed sin to initially sneak in, and now it walks in. In regards to the music industry, Ive been around most of the celebrities and unfortunately it is true about what is going on with homosexuality and it is WICKED to say the least. I have female friends who got caught up with men who are in sexual deviancy, but all they saw was muscle bodies, pretty eyes and wavy hair. your argument would suggest i could go to the psychic to get what god has for me. "He spoke to his family that he wanted a jubilant celebration. You assume that because these singers, teachers, prophets, etc who you think are false are not living right that somehow it stops God and lets the devil have all the power. This mess is reproducing after its own kind! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.