As pastor of Calvary Temple in Sterling, VA, and nearing the
end of your life, I notice you have been talking of your past much more
frequently these days. It seems your thoughts have turned to the legacy you will
leave behind.
A recent tragic event took place that catapulted your legacy to
the forefront of my thinking. The blog Dear Calvary Temple received a comment
from a Calvary Temple member’s step father telling of the tragic loss of his
wife. It is also recounted on this blog. Their
story made me realize you might be wondering how you will be
remembered in years to come.
Every family and individual listed below has been part of your life's work. Many have experienced the destruction of their family
as a direct result of your teachings, divorces at your encouragement, loss of
relationships with friends or family members, or spiritual abuse. In addition,
there are some who have experienced sexual, emotional and physical abuse.
As you
have said before, there are THOUSANDS who have either fled your church, or been
ordered to leave. All have been shunned by those still remaining in Calvary
Temple. You have instructed your congregation to cut off relationship with those
who have left….because “they are already dead.”
(How did it affect you when you
learned that the woman you had pronounced “already dead” took her own life just
weeks later? How did Patrick, her own son, feel? What does he tell his children that have lost their beloved grandmother? Does he wonder if his mother
might still be alive if she had not had a death sentence pronounced over her?)
In addition to those have left or been put out of your church, your legacy will be remembered by every member of your congregation that still remains. They will remember the family and friends they have cut off at your command. Yes, you have a legacy and it will continue on past your time on this earth.
It may have become difficult to remember so many that have been part of your
history, so let me help you out.
The following is a partial list of those who
have left Calvary Temple through the years and would certainly like to talk with
you of how you have affected their lives, your legacy. Though some might not want to talk to you directly, rest assured most talk with one another frequently. And they talk to their neighbors and co-workers, their family and friends.
LYDIA L. * CHRISTINA J. * KEITH S. * J RICHARD H. * SHELLY H. * JOHN H. * AUSTIN H. * MONICA S. * MICHELLE F. * CHANNING F. * STU F. * JENNIFER B. * JON B. * YVONNE B. * RENEE B. * GARY F. * MARSHA F. * ROB F. * MICHAEL F. * JEAN L. * NOAH L. * RON S. * PATTY S. * STEPHEN S. * MICHAEL M. * PAUL J. * HELEN J. * JOHN M. * JD M. * ERIN M. * * JOHN A. * SARAH A. * JOHN Z. * DUJANE C. * KEN M. * MARIAN M. * ANDREW L. * JACLYN A. * CYNTHIA A. * ANDREY A. CORD H. * BILL H. * PEGGY H. * STAR S. * ANNA A. * MARIA A. * DAN D. * DIANE H. * DINA K. *JERRY K. * ELLEN K. * CHUCK L. * CHARLES L.* SAL L. * ROSIE L. * SAL JR. L. * NICOLE L. * JASON S. * BETHANY J.* CHARLENE K. * AJA M. * RICK D. * JUDY D. * RICK JR. D. * ERIC D. * RACHEL H. * LISA L. * GRANT L. * KEITH L. * CHARLES L. * DAVID E. * PAT D. * CHRIS H. * NINA Z. * SOPHIA Z. * MARY O.* BRANDON S. * JOSH S. * LAUREN N. * MORGAN S. * MARTHA S.* MAURICE S.*
Again, this is a partial list. There are many, many others. Multiple friends, family members, and extended family not mentioned here that have spent years suffering the consequences of your teachings.
There are many who continue to pray for you to humble yourself and repent. It's not too late. But time is short and you should not hesitate.
Lev. 20:9 If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother, his bloodguiltiness is upon him.
Matthew 15:4. For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother is to be put to death.’
Proverbs 20:20 - Whoever curses his father or his mother,
His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.
His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.
Deu 27:16 Cursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
1 Tim 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.