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The RAAH’s statement on PROPHET TB JOSHUA
“I find it profoundly troubling how easily some people speak with such harshness about those who are no longer here to defend themselves. Death, above all things, ought to awaken humility within us. It should remind us that every human being is flawed, fragile, & ultimately accountable to God.
Prophet T. B. Joshua was, in my view, undeniably a man of God. Like every other human being, he was not without faults (not that I witnessed any fault)-I just know that none of us are infallible. I certainly am riddled with many. Yet it is impossible to dismiss the extraordinary grace that rested upon his life, the compassion he showed toward people, and the immense spiritual impact of his ministry across nations & generations.
The love of Christ was evident in him. He gave generously, served tirelessly, & touched countless lives with hope, faith, and restoration. Whether one agreed with every aspect of his ministry or not, his influence and contribution to the body of Christ cannot honestly be denied.
What grieves me most is the tendency of some to become exceptionally bold only after a person has departed this life. There is something deeply unsettling about attacking a man who no longer has the opportunity to speak for himself. Beyond public opinion and theological debates, there are children, family members, spiritual sons and daughters, and millions of people whose lives were profoundly shaped by his existence. They, too,deserve peace.
We must exercise caution in how we speak concerning those whom God used. History repeatedly reminds us that God has often worked through imperfect vessels. Above all, If one has not yet made for Christ the level of impact that T.B. Joshua made, perhaps it would be wiser to devote more energy to fulfilling one’s own calling than to dismantling another man’s legacy.
Respect for the departed is not the same as idolising them or pretending they were beyond reproach. Rather, it is an acknowledgement of our shared humanity & an acceptance that God, in His sovereignty, chooses to work through imperfect people.
May we therefore speak with wisdom, restraint, humility, & grace.
Let the man rest.”
