I know, generally you hear the phrase “like father, like son”. But it’s truly the reverse when you look at Super (soon to be Alpha) pimp Eddie Long and his “spiritual son” (and well trained pimp) Andre Landers.
You see, Eddie’s got a new money making scheme “sowing opportunity” that he’s making available to the hard working men and women of God, and it’s called “Beyond Tomorrow”. Eddie says:
“Beyond Tomorrow is our opportunity to take ownership of the future. God is moving us out of our comfort zone to expand the impact and influence of our ministry. Now is the time to respond with faith, obedience, and sacrifice”.
Ahh, sacrifice. I knew that was coming. “Sacrifice what” you ask? Well, Eddie says:
“A sacrificial financial commitment is one that will affect your lifestyle. It will cost you something! This is a two year commitment, therefore I encourage you to join me…”
There you have it - Eddie wants your money. Again. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church of Lithonia, GA claims to be a worldwide ministry that affects the lives of millions around the globe. Over thirty thousand members claim membership to the church, and each of them pay tithes, offering, love offering, etc. ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
So, why would Eddie be asking you and me for MORE MONEY to do “Kingdom work”? What is he doing with the millions that pass through his hands every year? Wait - that question was answered several years ago. Moving on…
Eddie goes on to ask you for a “first fruit” offering, then a two year commitment to aid in his “Kingdom work”. Our friend Independent Conservative already exposed the “first fruit” scam, so remember that this “offering” GOES DIRECTLY TO THE PASTOR.
I carefully reviewed the “commitment card”, and I suddenly remember that I had seen this before. Andre Landers, pastor of New Birth South Metropolitan Church of Hampton, GA (Eddie’s “son”, remember?) did the same thing when he was building his $22 million dollar church a few years ago (the church opened a month ago, and has been losing money since they unlocked the doors).
As I’ve said before - as a point of full disclosure, I was “submitted” to pimp Landers in ordained ministry for several years before I repented before the Lord and fled his assembly while I still had my dignity.
What Long and Landers don’t advertise, however, is that they also share the same philosophy regarding benevolence for their members in need. I speak as someone who worked in benevolence and saw this first hand: members in need were only given $300 ONCE A YEAR if:
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They were a tither at the church AND
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Were members in good standing (regularly in attendance) for 6 months to 1 year AND
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They enrolled in a money management class
While there were people who “played the system” by going from church to church looking for money to solve their poor management problems, most people had a genuine need, and we turned them away if they didn’t meet ALL of the criteria I listed above. Unless, of course, they “knew someone” who could “grease the wheels” and make something happen - fast.
Again, I’ve repented before the Lord and moved as far away from both of these pimps and their diabolical plans as I could.
So, in this case the father really did learn from the son. And the end result is still the same - YOU lose more of your money to foolishness and pimpery.
These wolves are becoming more and more brazen in their extortion attempts - and they remain successful in “shaking you down”.
7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Sorry Paul - these pimps don’t have time to teach about grace giving or giving from the heart to our brothers and sisters who are in need…
There’s money to be made here.
u know…the last time i went 2 church, I saw that flyer too and they were talking about it from the pulpit. I found it interesting, to say the least. They probably need additional funds to pay for that building, i’m sure. Also, the membership has waned down to 17k, not @ the old 30k from 2005. When they have these “special fund raisings,” I don’t participate. However, I have not left the church because I have not felt led by God to do so.
James -
Thanks for stopping by. Like you, I sat under Eddie Long for 5 years, and his “son” Andre Landers for 6 years. After praying to God for direction, He clearly told me that I needed to remove myself from this type of “ministry” (twisting doctrine, word of faith heresy, etc.).
I certainly don’t want to question you about whether God has released you from this wicked assembly, just as I wouldn’t want someone questioning the authenticity of my exodus after hearing from God myself.
I would ask you to take a look at one of my previous posts about the subject of remaining under a pimp who teaches false doctrine.
I know it’s tough to leave because you might be leaving others behind, but the bible clearly states what we are to do when we discover His truth.
I pray that the Lord grant you clarity and strength to do what He is calling you to do - no matter what the consequences may be.
God is speaking clearly and it’s in His Word. No saint should remain under Eddie L. Long.
1 Timothy 6 is clear and the admonishment to FLEE sound.
Eddie L. Long does NOT preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus. He preaches a message that 1 Timothy 6 makes clear is not the gospel.
Anyone that reads 1 Timothy 6 in full is bound by it and left with no excuse when they face the Lord.
And if it makes my admonishment more “authentic”, I left Eddie’s Club after being there 7+ years, because once I read 1 Timothy 6 I had to accept God is speaking clear as a bell and if you want to hear what He’s saying all you have to do is read His Word.
1 Timothy 6 can’t be read in full, line by line, word for word and any honest excuse be available for remaining with any of the “New Birth” gang.
I have to agree with IC James. If you are waiting for a burning in your heart or some other experience, you could wait a long time. Peter talked about his experience at Jesus’ transfiguration. Then he went on to say that the more sure testimony comes in the Word of God. And as IC points out, it does say that you are to flee the very stuff Fast Eddie preaches.
Remember - stay in a lie too long and you soon forget what the truth sounds like.
There is that same sorry excuse for not leaving the pimpery. God has already spoken and given you direction in his Holy Word. We hear the same with people caught up in the debauchery here in Orlando. “I’m waiting on God” or “God hasn’t told me to leave”. Listen, unless you are a watchman who is calling out the sins and contradictions of leadership (as Jeremiah) you need to stop fooling yourself. God is obvious (try this link for scriptures http://cryloud.com/2007/09/16/how-do-you-respond.aspx) If you are staying under the pimpernickle there is a reason . Here are just four.
1. Trying to please leadership
2. Looking for spoils and gain
3. Seeking the word which pleases the flesh
4. Drawn by the pomp, party and popularity
Stop the abuse, leave now!
CL -
I won’t speak for James, but I stayed under the influence of my pimp because of ALL of those reasons you stated.
I would’ve been “made to dissappear” if I tried to pull a Jeremiah at my former plantation, so it was easier just to flee completely and reach out to those I left behind…
In fact, your post on the subject (and a conversation I had with a friend after reading your post) was the reason that I posted a similar article here as well.