“I did not go to Lakeland and stand on the platform with Todd Bentley because he was perfect in character or because we agreed on everything he was doing in Lakeland. I went to Lakeland because of his enemies. The relentless criticism and opposition, coupled with the grueling and sometimes unwise schedule, were bound to take their toll on this young man—emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It happened two years ago, and it could happen again. It was my intention to bring a deflection into the mix so that he wouldn’t take all the heat by himself.”
This is an important 10 minute video to watch. Bill Johnson speaks about the enormous opposition to Todd Bentley, the fact that Todd made critical mistakes, the reality of restoration and forgiveness, and latent hatred and anger in the Body under the guise of holiness.
He also speaks about the need for a shift from denominationalism to family.
I’ve placed this video, along with the word from Dutch Sheets below because I think they are helpful and truthful words from men that provide clarity, wisdom, and grace to a situation in the Body that has a lot of confusion surrounding it.
