tpia@:


did i say your mother's pastor is your pastor?

i asked, why are you abusing the pastors?

Godbest: i feel like crying when i see people making comment like dis... we behave childish and talk without thinking.... why dont you ask your self this question before opening ur mouth to say rubblish
1 have u ever seen or heard pastor kumiyi putting rules on dressing
2 where on earth do u heard him say u should not dress good and sweet for your wedding
3 on which message have you heard him say dont wear wedding gown or stylish suit for wedding
similar rumour was made about tv.. but today we knew dat deeperlife have it own tv station and channel
please let be very careful with what we hear and say so dat u wont become the mariam in d Bible dat leprosy come upon wen she gossip MOSES
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE Y SAY IT OR PROPAGATE IT
THE CHURCH ONLY ENSURE THAT PEOPLE DONT WERE TRANSPARENT DRESSES AND BODY OPEN DRESSES DOING WEDDING AND EVENT
There is no such rule as u people say DEEPER-LIFE MEMBER TO ME ARE BETTER thinker, economist than we are, because they think beyond
I PERSONALLY HAVE A RULE NEVER ON EARTH TO TALK ABOUT ANY PASTOR....because in the Bible it a sin and it attract GOD WRATH
I KNOW U WONT WANT GOD WRATH IN 2013

big pastor: I guess john has gotten what he desired Even his father dressed casually, the suit and trouser not same colour. To me this speaks volumes All weddings last but for a day, the marriage lasts a lifetime.
Why then all the pomp and vanity.
Today evil is usually eulogized.
(A Nigerian leader who is a man impersonated as a woman to escape from the UK was celebrated in a church service.)
I don't envy the pomp and vanity. This reminds me of David (a Man after Gods own heart) and the pleasure-seeking Solomon his son who loved outlandish women Neh 13:26, 1 Kings 11:1;
john you are on your own.
You're of age.
If I were you I would have spared my father all theses unwarranted criticisms.
Since d wedding is just for a day.
I guess the heart of your father bleeds on yr behalf
None the less I wish u all the bestand that God restores you


No matter wat anyone says, pastor kumuyi remains d greatest blessin to my life. Sometimes I look back wen I am prayn to God n I always thank him for bringn me up in dt church. Sometimes I cry cos I miss my pastor so much...I miss him as a father in my life...he taught mw every tin I knw...principles of success (I ws d best grad doc in my sch)...he tot me abt holiness (my boyfriend too ad a deeper life background) so chastity n holiness was easy for us..we stl say it to date dt our upbringing in dt church is one single most important common factor dt hs helped us stay strong....pastor kumuyi tot me to b very conservative n to stand out frm d crowd...I love him so much.

WARNING... LONG ARSK REPLY AHEAD haha pardon me bikonu.

frosbel: This is what happens when you follow MEN, the Church of GOD is led by Jesus Christ not Kumuyi or Adeboye or whoever.

It is not the GS or GO of Deeperlife and RCCG who set the standards for holiness in the body of Christ, it is GOD himself who sets the standards, and this holiness is all about the heart not what you wear , what you eat or how to look.

The hypocrisy in all this as I am sure all can see, is that though we agree this is a beautiful wedding between 2 wonderful people, the deeperlife members seems to be paying emphasis on dress rather than heart. This is why people view them as fanatics, they strain at gnats and swallow whole camels.
...embrace the freedoms that is in Christ.

I've never met a group that put so much emphasis on outer appearance than our beloved DLBC brethren

ohpeyemi:


you are a fake deeperlifer,
real deeperlifers don't have boyfriends.

OluwaMichelle: WARNING... LONG ARSK REPLY AHEAD haha pardon me bikonu.


So I totally just joined NL just so I can comment on some of the misconception that has been said about my dear pastor Kumuyi/the church... I've been in this church long enough to know what is and isn't - since I was like 4yrs old, and I'm pushing 30 now. I consider myself Kumuyi's pikin lol, that's my dad yo! One thing that cannot be taken from him is his genuine teaching of holiness and bible doctrines (I went back to Deeper Life just because of GS messages, nothing else. Even though ppl look at me and make their assumptions, I could care less. I go to Deeper Life for my own spiritual reasons, I have been around this U.S of A and not come across anyone preach the word like Pastor Kumuyi, he is one of the real deals), plus the fact that my parents are pastors in the North America region, as well as uncles and aunts. I say all of these so you guys will know that my ties with this church runs deep, that been said, let me go into what I have to say.

Facts #1, most of the BS church "standards"/rules were not directly from the GS. The real culprits, or like many people so not-so-delicately put it on this thread "hypocrites", are the Leaders and Members alike, mainly Leaders. They are the ones making up most of these rules and then say it is church standard, and sadly it is out of ignorance, lack of exposure/understanding of the word of God, out of eye-service for man. And a lot of these issues in the church would not be so rampant if not for the "yes sir" or follow-follow mentality affecting our people in the churches. Most people aren't willing to challenge their local/regional leaders, they count it as "we will follow what we are told". it is sad really and it's not even a deeper life issue, it's an African inferiority complex, to idolize ppl (I cannot stand that nonsense).

Fact #2, the region you worship contributes a whole deal to the things you are "allowed" and "not allowed", this one has always been my utmost problem with the church. Why is DLBC in New York able to do one thing, but the ones in Texas isn't (vice versa) or any other region in the U.S? Are we not all under the same church standard? Why is it okay for Deeper Lifers in the diaspora to have attachments and dress in a way that our brethren in Nigeria/Africa not "allowed"... Although that issue had been addressed by the GS, but why are the pastors/leaders in Africa holding their members to standards that aren't ordered/supported by the GS?
My point is the mentality of some of these pastors is very limited, even the school educated ones are making nonsense rules, holding on so dearly to the rules they were held to when they were in Nigeria. I'll never forget my first DLBC wedding in America, imagine the sadness that came over me watching someone that was my age mate (and friend at the time) walk down the aisle with her husband wearing a freaking T-shirt under her wedding gown, with a bolero (KAI, e pained me). And the Pastor ordering the limo they rented to leave. No decoration for the hall used, no cake, no dancing... ppl just sat at the table looking. My friends from other churches that came to the wedding still refers to that day and rebuke the devil. Till date that was the most depressing wedding I ever witnessed.

So you see my people, we can go on and on about what you think/believe DLBC is or what Kumuyi stands for but I want you to know this much, the amt of error being passed down is not from the GS and he has tried to clear it up so many times and some people says he's backsliding. So what should he do? The only consolation is that Kumuyi won't stand for any of the leaders under him, neither will he stand on behalf of his members. At the end of it, you are on your own on the judgement day. Let Holiness be your watch-word and stop doing follow-follow and eye service. Do your job as a christian (search the scriptures, know the word let the holy spirit be your teacher and example and stop depending on your district pastors to tell you what is not/is sin/worldly in regards to bible. I leave you all to this response below...


Well Said! I've never met a group that put so much emphasis on outer appearance than our beloved DLBC brethren but like someone else said when we realize that "Church Principles does not equate Bible doctrines, the more meaningful our Christian journey would be." and I couldn't agree more!

#OkI'mDone >_< I don talk too much

careytommy: I couldn't believe my ears when Kumuyi said he never barred his members from watchin TV.

funnyx: The last straw was when my brother was heavily criticised for using a gulder key holder.

OlowoTee:
No, John is human. His father's righteousness wouldn't speak for him. And, until he repents, he is no different from every other church goers who do not have personal relationship with Christ.

I married in the Church and would never regret doing so...because my conviction isn't based on Church policies but Bible doctrines.

Really, it's understandable that to whom much is given much is expected, but Pastor Kumuyi cannot force his sons to be like him, right. At 72years old, he has lived an examplary life of Christ.. He has played his part and still giving his all. I would always RESPECT him as a Father and Mentor!

Everyone would definitely give account of his/her life to God. Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Esin baba ko le gboomo la. I wish I could translate this now..somebody help me

And if I may add, that wedding was modest.

babyosisi: I rushed in to see her dressing
Chai
These people sef
See the way deeper life mandates their members to dress but Kumuyi's son is wedding and I see berra wedding gown makeup and earrings.
Looks like the rules don't apply to the owners
The same way kumuyi married in a flash after his wife died but members have to wait on committees and years to go by before God approves the union

Willzkid:

where are OLAEDUGBO and HIGHYO when you need them

kufre2010: I'm still expecting kumiyi to come and denied that he didn't support this wedding. Double standard.

OLAADEGBU:

Do you really need me? This matter had already been addressed in the videoclip below. Make of what you may with it.

Here is a videoclip of the GS of Deeper Life Bible Church addressing the congregation on what are the fundamental principles of the kingdom life of faith. (From 30, 34 minutes into the message addresses the issue of marriage).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK4V0kKtxqo

Wahala90:


Kumuyi never barred his members from TV. The TV has both negative and positive aspects. After teaching, some members threw away their TV and there is nothing wrong with that if you think your TV will cos you to miss heaven.



You no ready before! Even the dumbest knows that "Gulder" opener is to promote Gulder beer. How come you were promoting Gulder when you claim you don't take it? Ask God for forgiveness and go back to your Church.


There is no earring in that picture. You can see it better on this page:
http://www.weddingdigestnaija.com/pastor-kumuyis-son-john-kumuyi-marries-his-heartthrob/

ohpeyemi: i have been on Nl for over 5 years without making any comment. This will be my first comment on NL. The sensitive nature of this thread however warranted it. i have carefully read people's comment on the topic and i really bleed in my heart. i started going to dl when i was 4 till some few years ago. while in dl i saw hypocrisy in it real form and how people are being deluded with different traditions and doctrine of men.
They lay heavy burden on people while they will not lift any with their little finger. I have seen people that were suspended because their children had this kind of wedding not even as elaborate as this(even pastors). The church members needs to rise up and demand for the suspension of the GS or demand for a public apology for those that have been disciplined for this type of so called offence.
This is nothing but blatant hypocrisy and double standard of the highest order. They teach another thing and act otherwise. please do not be deceived. know God for yourself.

undi-geh:

you cause me to zoom my eyes into the pics in search of the alleged ear rings,what I saw behind the neck are also behind
the top of her head were nothing but the lighting electric bulbs for either illuminations or decoration purposes.

You only manage to express your resentment for the wedded couple and seek to draw people to your side against them.

People like you are responsible for many broken marriages today."look ibe lyk say yor husband de go out wit his secratri,i si dem fo one place i no blive my eye.I siam wit my eye korokoro. Hi no go stop unless u doam to ram too..."

GOD have mercy, this is the only intercessory prayer I can offer for now.