Kirk Franklin DROPS A BOMB on the Church's' view of single people, But GOD FORBID you get a divorce.

[@EvaGordonabetterlife]

He speaks the truth about being single. I'm single and people look at me like something is wrong and don't ask me about marriage since I'm in my 40s. I do want marriage but not due to the world, but according to the divine purpose that God has given me.

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

if u do not need want sex child/ren --> no distraction 100% ministry work😁😇

[@kevinstewart8054]

I hear this from my own parents as 37 year old black man. That culture of you have to be married to understand “true happiness” really got people out here going nuts.

[@soulbrother1780]

I have two kids your age one is married one is not they both have children and they both are happy as hell keep doing what you doing Young G I'm 56 and I'm single and have been for 20 years I was married for 18 got married at 18 years old figure that one out

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

if u want need sex child/ren get Married (asap) then u have "true happiness" YES that's "nuts"😆😆😆

[@brendaturner5015]

I grew up listening to people telling ministers they can't become a pastor without a wife. Brother Kirk is right100%

[@isitoveryet9525]

Kirk is lost. From his lyrics, saying the God will bow down to Satan, to his “progressive” takes on Christianity. He’s trying to mold Christianity to fit his agenda.

[@rashardstallworth209]

@@brendaturner5015 they told him that so they wouldn’t get caught up fornicating. Many men who walk into positions of power have to learn how to handle the attention from women. Many cannot handle it and fall.

[@EJBanks]

i read that in a book somewhere, too

[@dadewoye]

Anybody should be able to serve. However, the Bible specifies some characteristics for some leaders, 1Tim3, specifies a bishop should be married, married to one wife. A bishop means leader/Overseer Of course I understand the judgmental attitude some Christians might have towards uncoupled folks,especially in the west as Kirk says, that aspect of the culture needs to be exposed and corrected.

[@Aminah6623]

@@dadewoyeAnybody should not be able to serve.

[@Bstall_89]

Marriage don’t fix sin. A WORD!!!!!!!

[@Aminah6623]

But no one said it did. Kirk pulled a strawman argument.

[@TheresaTrychanel5]

Kirk spoke no lies..only truth.

[@rashardstallworth209]

Stop Read the Bible for yourself There are two positions in the the Church that it requires you to be married to have according to the Bible

[@TheresaTrychanel5]

@@rashardstallworth209 ok thx 😊

[@FollowingBlaze]

@@TheresaTrychanel5 Kirk is an evil man lol been pimping out black Christian’s for 30 years

[@nrb1989]

@@rashardstallworth209 which particular verses back your position? Corinthians 7:1? Matt 19:10-12? Genuinely asking...because I read my Bible and agree with the commenter here: there were no lies. There are two classes of folks, single people that God has graced and the others that might be so burning with passion that they need to marry. That's what is pretty universally understood amongst Christian. But please, enlighten me... Kirk Franklin simply distinguishes that a certain subclass of single people are being more harshly judged for being single. That is a cultural truth that does not change biblcial truth. And in fact, biblical truth were probably back up the fact that even in those societies being unmarried as a woman was judged differently. Let's not act like we don't know these things.

[@detroitman9309]

@@TheresaTrychanel5 If you don't mind me asking are you married?

[@tarabeverly3680]

Kirk speaking truth up in here! You can be single & have purpose & build for His kingdom! Marriage has been / is being weaponized in our church and culture and we need to update & elevate this mindset immediately. Thank you Cam N. for your platform❤

[@detroitman9309]

I guess Kirk forgot to quote Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

[@the1jessebrown]

I have a really bad relationship with Christianity because of these types of things and it was so refreshing to hear that from someone who believes in Christ

[@henrickbailey]

U need to get into the Bible cause Kirk Franklin will send u to hell

[@marvinwhite4748]

Kirk didn't pull any punches . Amen!

[@HowToLoseWeightDaily]

noooooo he needs to be quiet unsound poor theology ughhhhhh

[@tonyh6438]

Marriage don’t fix sin but stain in sin isn’t the answer. Paul did say I wish you could be as I am which he was single and he also said, but if you have those desires, it is better to marry.

[@anndeecosita3586]

So true. I’m not married and don’t have children by choice. My family is from rural Black Southern culture and most of my relatives are married and married young. . I have some relatives who when I walk in the room don’t even say “Hello, how are you?” before they ask “Are you married yet?” When are you going to cut that cake? And it’s not just women like Kirk said. I get this from my older men relatives too. Meanwhile, most of these people constantly complain about their spouses and some of them cheat. I ask why do you want me to get married so badly when you constantly speak negatively about your spouse. When I was younger I was tempted to get married just to get them to leave me alone but I knew that would be a mistake and I would be miserable. I also have relatives who got married but decided not to have kids so they get asked about that. Can’t live for other people.

[@SkacyMaeTarot]

It's about time that those ideas were addressed. Imagine how abusive you must be to think that someones relationship status is a requirement to know God or even be of use.

[@SaggiesWorld]

Marriage doesn't fix trauma bonds either... So many broken people linking up and not doing the healing work individually.

[@thewholeninelives]

Yes, you can be single and serve God... but...... that also means no fornication. The Bible also says if you are "burning with passion", get married. A lot of people today are having hot girl/boy summers with no regard for Christ. Don't let this message validate that.

[@llboogie23]

Say that!!!!!

[@Aminah6623]

Exactly. Being single for Paul (in the Bible) is for the purpose of better serving God. Being single today is sliding in folks' DMs to get flown out.

[@hometowngirlncurls5669]

Thank you!!! Messages like this can be misleading if it's not explained in its full context. I saw Cam Newton get excited over what Kirk said because it validates his lifestyle. I hope this didn't get others thinking they can be single and do what they want.

[@daughteroftheking100]

Facts!!! Facts!!!

[@SeasonedSis-k5r]

I agree. Here is the caveat. Don't let fire prevention be your sole motive to marry.

[@markenzie90]

I’m single no kids or married and I’m evangelist so I agree!!

[@tarabeverly3680]

❤❤❤

[@keithwisdom1663]

Issue us what about se1 and se1 drive and balance even if you abstaining over the years it's a gift most folks are struggling because it's a human desire like eating and loving😊

[@rashardstallworth209]

@@markenzie90 if you are able to live that lifestyle without sinning sexually according to the Bible, then you are doing wonderful. Most cannot do what you were doing. That’s why the Bible says it is better to marry than to burn with lust/passion. Many people don’t want to go to church today because they see Ministers and committing adultery and they view the church as fake. The Saints are supposed to be an example to the world of what Christianity is all about.

[@detroitman9309]

Hebrews 13:4 [4]Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

[@NOV123]

@@rashardstallworth209 This is the problem. Comments like this. Smh

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

U BETTA PREACH!!!! This why ppl don’t like this man. He has always push against the churches definitions. And he ain’t lying. I went to a church where a guy liked me, but the pastor made him marry someone else. They are no longer together. I’ve been to a church and they thought because of my outward appearance, I couldn’t have any political connections, so they wouldn’t listen to me. When they found out I did, then they wanted to be my friend. I left. I can keep going. However, plz have a personal relationship with God, and don’t be afraid to speak His truth. Sleeping Ppl won’t like u because ur waking them up. ❤

[@Miraclechild17]

@mrsbrownsugarsweetz Wow, I have been there before. It seems the church takes away your destiny; it's soul-crushing. However, in the end, you have to move on and turn the page.

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

@@Miraclechild17 it doesn’t. But all churches are not God’s church. If it’s God’s church they build, edify, correct, and love. I love the leaders of my current church. They are such wonderful loving ppl.

[@MarcusB1-]

You went to a church where the pastor made a (whole) man marry a woman? 🙄

[@kwameshadid2035]

Strong families create strong communities of like-mindedness

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

True but what ur saying is not really being taught. No one is really talking about purpose partners. They just want u to not “burn” with lustful desires, so they push u into marriage.

[@PrettyBlueSkyeEyes]

@@kwameshadid2035 if someone makes your life better and they so special maybe get married after a few years

[@MarcusB1-]

​@@mrsbrownsugarsweetz 1 Corinthians 2:2-4 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

@@MarcusB1- what’s ur point?

[@Aminah6623]

@@mrsbrownsugarsweetz People lust. That's nature. Being single as Paul was talking about in the Bible, is also being celibate so that the focus is on serving the Lord. Single people today are not celibate virgins. They are sliding in somebody's DMs and getting flown out. Kirk is being disingenuous. He wants single Black women's dollars.

[@rashawnjames-rb8qz]

He tell the truth on this one and the world we live in is crazy

[@jacks4009]

Misery loves company. I haven't seen one relationship really work out and they want us to settle? My sleep score is 92% most nights, you know why? No ones smelly son is stressing me anymore. 😂

[@KetoCoachA]

Kirk said a mouth full in this interview 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@cameronmanning8606]

Every church isn't the same and every denomination is not the same. No lies told.

[@roseoraeats7763]

@cameronmanning8606 and if that's the case, then is there a purpose of actually going to church? Like what are we doing here? If we are serving 1 God, there should be no millions of churches moving and operating how they feel. And I feel that's where the confusion lies.

[@cameronmanning8606]

@@roseoraeats7763 I wish things could be perfect down here too. I agree. But that's why the world needed a savior. Jesus Christ. The ultimate option. Confusion is incited by Satan and invited by mankind. It's a choice humans make. Leaders who hurt the sheep will get their just do. For now, honor God and let him lead your path. The truth will arrive one day. 🙏

[@Twitz88]

Marriage doesn't "fix" sin, but neither does living in sexual sin either. Thats why Paul encourages believer's to get married so that they do not burn with passion. 1 Corinthians 7:9

[@Missy35249]

Why is it either or with y’all fools .. everybody who is single isn’t sleeping around! I’ve been celibate for 5 years and still occasionally date

[@Twitz88]

@onyxjade5474 I'm not sure what you're talking about. My comment was about people not married fornicating. That just doesn't mean sex by the way. It includes pornagraphy, masturbation, and any other sexual act outside of marriage. To sum it up, if you have a desire to have sex, you need to be married. That's what Paul is talking about in 1 Corinthians 7

[@come_on_barbie_123]

Wow, that person really got upset when you came for that fornication! I understood what u said clearly. You aren't attacking singleness!

[@nikkitruiilove4650]

Sounds like a bunch of 'ear tickling' to me helping to lead folks to everlasting destruction, smh. (2Timothy 4:3, 4) Correct, marriage does not fix sin, but it does fix the sin of fornication which God hates. Nowhere in the Bible does it misrepresent marriage as the cure all for inherent sin. And yes, single people living morally clean lives according to God's standards are useful to Him, and God's Word makes that abundantly clear also. But we shouldn't be out here deceiving ourselves that we are acceptable to God if we are deliberately practicing sin that we know he hates such as sex outside of marriage. (Ephesians 5:5-7; Hebrews 13:4; 1Corinthians 7:32-38; 1John 5:3; Revelation 21:8; etc)

[@Twitz88]

@@nikkitruiilove4650 well said

[@tynikagrant6995]

I understand what he's saying but for me i love the sanctuary of marriage. I love what my marriage means. It a difference for me when I was single to now being married for 6 years on the 24th of this month. Marriage isn't for everyone and i don't look down on others who aren't married.

[@MarcusB1-]

Amen. 🙏

[@Aminah6623]

Kirk is misleading. I'm sorry.

[@2beornot2beholy]

But you gotta marry the right one and also be the right one ;) Happy marriage ❤

[@liawhite4626]

He told the truth, the whole truth and NOTHING but the truth #SayThat

[@Rowsgurlang]

This was an outstanding interview with great chemistry and mutual respect. Just outstanding!

[@nashfordtx]

I dont care what anybody says about Kirk Franklin. I love him and his music! Straight wisdom from my home town, Funky Town TX. Im glad he is using his voice to provide another prospective of Christianity!

[@Echelonthemyth]

He’s telling the truth on this one I can’t even argue with him! It’s true about marriage , it is not a requirement in the kingdom. But I notice he mentioned sexuality, but didn’t go into to detail about it at all! Because he would’ve stuck his foot right in his mouth and it ain’t scripture to back him up on that topic. If you having sex outside of marriage you are fornicating and it is an abomination to be gay period, it’s a sin for a man to be femine , it’s a sin for a woman to be masculine!

[@lisafoster3868]

Agree😊

[@2GUNZ99]

Amen​@@lisafoster3868

[@tboogie2121]

We have been taught having sex outside of marriage is fornication. Fornication is having lustful thoughts about another man’s wife or a woman having lustful thoughts about another woman’s husband. Sex can’t be fornication because sex is marriage according to the Bible.

[@atnicholesplace7648]

​@tboogie1231, you have that totally twisted, and I'm not sure what bible you're reading. What your are referring to is an example of adultery but the bible is very clear that any sex outside of marriage is fornication.

[@tboogie2121]

@@atnicholesplace7648 maybe I do have it wrong. Can your provide book, chapter, and verse that says fornication is any sex outside of marriage? I would like to review it. Don’t worry, I’ll wait….

[@CiCiKnight]

Absolutely. I love / respect truth.

[@Chattingwithsam]

You can be single and be used by God, that’s true. Very true! But God ain’t gone use you if you just out here running up the check and screwing anything that ain’t buckled down. So, be like Paul and don’t marry. Jesus is cool with that. But then act like you’re single. Problem is single people want to play house like married people. Shaking my head! Y’all know Kirk has a troubled spirit. Hear all things but hold fast to that that is true!

[@NewWineMinistry8]

Come on now thank you 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@natcl9974]

@@Chattingwithsam he said that marriage has been weaponized by Christianity even though he gave examples of that with Paul’s quote, the historic fact is that people were married by pagan beliefs and the church decided to take marriage and make it a sacrament so that people could leave their pagan beliefs. Throughout history this has caused issues to individuals and other beliefs

[@Chattingwithsam]

@@natcl9974 No Problem with that but when you single you can’t have sex! Fornication and Adultery is anti-Christ. So, that’s why Jesus gave us an outlet stating that it’s better to marry than to die in sin! It’s a natural feeling to want to have sex but being single and Christian means no sex! I know what Paul says so I’m stating with Jesus says!

[@natcl9974]

@@Chattingwithsam Yes, Jesus did say that but he wasn’t so strict that he passed judgement on someone, like say a pr0stitute, and tell them they were going to burn because they didn’t follow the path of G-d…. And I think that’s where I see the problem. Granted, I’m not Christian, I do find it fascinating, I just simply follow my instincts which is to let each man and woman go about life the way they want to. I don’t wag my finger demeaningly at someone for not doing something that’s written in a book

[@Chattingwithsam]

@@natcl9974 the word of God is judgment. It’s instructions and when you don’t give ear its correction and then given over to a reprobate mind, look into Romans! You do know the word that Paul carried was from Jesus! So, it’s not his message but instead what he heard from Jesus! We have to stop with the judging. Whenever we’re corrected we want to say judging. But when you get a pass you’re good. The Bible also says that if you can take chastisement you’re bastards. Point blank you can’t name the name of Jesus and live how you want to. If that’s what you want to do then do as you are doing and say you’re not Christian! But as Christian we are to live according the word of God. And WHEN we fail, we are to repent,get correction and move forward and not look back! Problem is today everyone has watered down the message for the money such as Kirk. But if we’re honest Kirk has never been saved. He a recording artist that sings words form the Bible but his life has never been one to follow. He’s even admitted it himself. He’s really twisted. But just like non Christians, we make excuses for our flesh and we’re not suppose to.

[@stephh1508]

I have to say, Kirk was right on with this message!

[@brownparkproductionsllc]

Kirk spoke the truth! It’s about time. I will say that some churches do have singles in ministry and in leadership. And BTW, not every single is having sex! It’s called self-control, a fruit of the Spirit.

[@Aminah6623]

No he didn't

[@0hSoBlessed]

Yes!! So true we are to follow God's word and not live to please people !!

[@desmondhampton389]

What Mr. Franklin said in that clip, he is right it does happen and I have personal experiences that I can refer to. There will be so people in these comments who because of their dislike for the messenger they will completely ignore and miss the message. I addition to the three minute clip here; I watched the entire almost 3 hour interview and this clip was no where near the most “controversial” segment of the interview.

[@iamjamesmeeks]

Cam was extra excited about this topic 😂

[@IkesLionsDen]

It validates his lifestyle

[@hometowngirlncurls5669]

@@IkesLionsDen exactly!! Smh

[@LaBrayeMichelleMcKinley]

It's okay to live a life of singleness if you're called to do so. However, understand that in that singleness, you can't be out here giving into sexual sins. Such as masturbating, fornicating, pornography, lust, sodomy, sexual immorality etc. You must remain pure and consecrated. Otherwise, you'll be living in sin and judged for your iniquities.

[@deangelo8498]

1 Timothy 3 King James Version 3 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

[@2GUNZ99]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@2GUNZ99]

Yes sir

[@keshalove9206]

You betta

[@tboogie2121]

There are many titles in the body of Christ. The scriptures you pulled, specifically, stated if a man desires an office of a “Bishop”. So, if you want to be a Bishop then yes only one wife. But if you desire to be an office of an Apostle, a Pastor, an Evangelist, etc… then you can have a wife or you can be single…

[@imjustmeeks]

@@tboogie2121 THAT PART!

[@BridgetBTV]

Knowing doggone well there are not enough available & suitable men for all of us to be married. Black church get real. Signed a single woman of God.

[@nr7370]

The unmitigated truth. Would have saved a lot of us young folks from marrying prematurely and failing miserably at it. Thank God for this word…

[@rspen2142]

I have seen many church folks marry because they were coerced into doing so by other church folks when I was younger. Most of them divorced or were very unhappy. Church folks seem to want people to be unhappily married than happily single.

[@danielleknuckles]

I think Mr. Franklin is referring to parts (verses 32-35) of 1 Corinthians chapter 7, but the same chapter warns against "burning with passion" as a single individual. So, a single person can lead the youth group, but if they're going to be easily tempted into sexual immorality or tempt others, they probably shouldn't lead the youth group. Same goes for married people. If you know you won't be able to control yourself, stay away. The Bible says, "And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell". Know yourselves and work on self-control and self-discipline - married or not.

[@SeasonedSis-k5r]

Some folk in church leadership presume that single people especially men will sin sexually, having no self control. As spouse is supposedly a guard rail. In this day and time, married folk IN THE CHURCH have been consumed by passion for others outside of their marriages.

[@christinamacbeth6697]

I know it all too well! Thank you for shedding light on this, because I’ve lived it.

[@sbahlepops5619]

We're told that church is a hospital ward for injured souls but are also pressured to fellowship with those people, how when hurt people hurt people.

[@Nicole-dm6pt]

@@sbahlepops5619 you said a mouthful!!

[@styl_propr]

Whew!

[@ronpierce8965]

Kirk preaching the truth!!!! Am glad he’s being bold enough to speak truth

[@357_gardening]

“YOU CAN BE SINGLE & USED BY GOD” wish someone would’ve taught me this over a decade ago. Instead of forcing me to marry a man who was not called to be my husband. We went through a lot of shame, and put on blast in the church in front of everyone cause we were not married and we weren’t even living together! But because we were dating and members of this particular church. It was time to get married, and didn’t have pre marital counseling or individual counseling. It was a hot mess. But thank God that’s over. The ex hubby eventually cheated several times, and that’s when I said okay this isn’t it! Thank you God for using Kirk to deliver this message! Cause some of us don’t know until we pick up our Bibles and read. 😂

[@takishajohnson7145]

I can't get enough of this! The old school, judgemental expectations of the church is why so many go running away from it. They stand in judgment as making rules that make them comfortable and confident as they stand as if they are encrusted in perfection.

[@MarcusB1-]

What does the Bible say?

[@lisadokes2655]

Thank you for giving Kirk this platform. He was SOOOOOOO RIGHT! Ieent through this and saw others go throughit too. These "Christian rules and gate keeping" are harmful, and sometimes dangerous for the Black community and others. It is time for change and growth.

[@christopherp3268]

Single and used by God. I agree. That also means don’t do what Married people do then? Sex, babies out of wedlock, shacking. Etc. Most people mean by “get married” meaning if you’re gonna lay with that person, live with them, reproduce. why not get married and do it the right way.

[@brittfambro]

@@christopherp3268 preach it! How many are willing to abstain from sexual sin while single as the Lord commands!

[@limbeboy7]

Well put my brother. Lets go back to our traditional African family

[@jaybrick8973]

Alot of ppl aren't cut out for marriage how is not being married a bad thing especially in todays time smh

[@Gigilovehugs]

So true Mr. Kirk I needed to hear this

[@UncleNick0321]

Kirk ain't NEVER lied!!! 👊🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Aminah6623]

Kirk lied on Paul. Paul never said marriage is a "necessary distraction" and Christianity makes no room for sexual fluidity. So the weaponizing of sexuality he's talking about isn't a Western Christianity thing. He needs to take that up with the Lord if he has a problem.

[@Thelyfeofmickey]

I must say. Kirk is telling the truth

[@tarabeverly3680]

❤Can we please put the single shaming to bed rest once and for all?

[@MarcusB1-]

Can we please honor God and thank him for the blessing that is marriage and family. 😊🙏

[@kevindavis4709]

@@MarcusB1-if God wanted everyone married then he would’ve made everybody physically attractive.

[@sbahlepops5619]

Man oh man this is so good 🎉🎉🎉

[@ShiloamMusic]

🫡 You Cam & Kirk

[@jordynsma2011]

How about 53 with 3 kids? Never been married... He's absolutely correct. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE LORD...but I've cussed out a many "Christians" about judging me!!

[@remymartn5640]

He left off the part of Paul's reason for marriage. Which was for those who were committing fornication. Let not pervert the word.

[@seelondon100]

Not a Kirk fan but he spoke a lot of truth here.

[@canandwill1]

This sounds really good when your hurt and have nothing good to say about the body of christ let's give the full counsel and context, this is the main problem Paul was addressing and giving his personal opinion about being single but he was doing the will of God as well God said its not good for a man to be alone, the root of this is what are you doing when you are alone , most ppl fall into sexual sins while trying to the work of the Lord all the time but ppl also dont want to hear about fornication they get stuck there but God standard never changed ,no you should not marry just for sex but you should be taught its more than that and whether your single or married i encourage you to seek the Lord for your self and allow him to lead you to someone who can pour into you the things of God so you dont end up hurt like this this crucify by justifying your own experiences

[@Sandra-ly1ss]

This is why it's important to have an actual relationship with GOD, and not just be religious (an outward appearance of holiness). ❤

[@sosKapoENT]

That man said NECESSARY DISTRACTION

[@faithhouse6111]

Chapter and verse please?

[@danielleknuckles]

@@faithhouse6111 he may be referring to the entire chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians, but verses 32-35 speak more specifically to what he was saying... I think. I stand to be corrected.

[@faithhouse6111]

@@danielleknuckles if so, he must've meant that marriage is necessary if you don't have the spiritual gift of celibacy, and that it's a distraction from traditional ministry (because you're now obligated to your household).

[@danielleknuckles]

@@faithhouse6111 that's how I understood it biblically, but I'm not sure Mr. Franklin articulated it very well, and now people are just running with a sound bite. That's why we've got to read the Bible and understand it for ourselves.

[@itsmetifft]

That’s what he said 🤯

[@GenX7119]

It takes a special person to remain single and celibate!! In 1 Corinthians 7:8, Paul says, "To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am". Paul also says that unmarried people are less anxious about worldly things and more focused on pleasing the Lord, while married people are more concerned with pleasing their spouse. Paul suggests that singleness can allow people to be "eunuchs" for the kingdom of God and serve God wholeheartedly. He also says that people should seek to satisfy their need for intimacy through other relationships, such as close friendships with family

[@Ministerj]

...the sheer number of people in the comment section that seemingly agree with or think Kirk spoke truth, is utterly disturbing!!!

[@dmark_23]

Thank you

[@abbieC88]

The fact that you DON'T agree is very disturbing! 😂 Poor thing.

[@gmac_sports]

Thank You

[@dtheman09]

@@abbieC88 right..

[@blkrevelation]

CAM, where does it end? When does the community of believers approach the "Christian" woman with 3 different baby daddy's and say something is not adding up with your profession of Christ with no conviction but a glorification? You say your religion reins supreme and utmost in your life. How many baby momma's? Is anyone holding you accountable to your profession?

[@styl_propr]

Wonderful, awesome message Mr. Franklin, been needed to be said... 'The Black church' keeps people in bondage more than liberating & saving souls! Brothas/Sistas, whatever makes your heart smile, with pure intentions & harm to none, do that! ♥

[@tammywilliams9138]

Preach it and teach it Kirk

[@susanrobinson3745]

Thank you for telling the truth bout the Church, Kirk!!!!!!

[@josephswearington7556]

What Kirk said is powerful & relevant in this day in time. Don’t take his words and twist it to justify your own selfish & foolish decisions in life.

[@cynthiadixon9691]

AMEN YOU ARE TELLING NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH KIRK🙏🙏🙏

[@EmeraldAriell]

I was just thinking this the other day

[@Fiskgyrl2]

Thank you for saying this!!!

[@dr.nishaunt.battle8125]

"You can be single and used by God"....a word. Thank you Kirk

[@brookebrown1255]

I'm deeply concerned about Kirks salvation. He always speaks anti-bible or Christianity during interviews. We don't always want to live by the standard the bible sets but it's for your own good.

[@ladyofdivinegrace87]

Did you listen to ANYTHING Kirk said in this clip? What did he say to make you question his salvation? All he said was that marriage, giving (tithes and offerings), and sexuality is weaponized against black women in the church. As someone who was born and raised in the church, so to speak, I have both experienced and witnessed these things happen. There's a reason purity culture took off in the 2010s with black people. especially black women in the millennial generation. They were pressured to get married and start families early, and there was an unspoken assumption about black women who remained unmarried and/or childless into their thirties and beyond. You may not agree with Kirk Franklin as far as his approach as a gospel artist, and things he may have said in the past, but he told no lies here.

[@eddieb6472]

PREACH brother 🔥👍🏿 oh so powerful words he's speaking 🔥🔥👍🏿👍🏿

[@bethel4348]

He has a point, he's speaking true facts in here

[@lionlikemessenger]

Cam, when are you bringing Katt Williams on?

[@Marchelette]

He’s 💯 on each point.

[@DavidOEllis]

You the only one has used a weapon. Decieiving the generation with your lust for success. Don't blame the church. Study the word

[@2GUNZ99]

Yesssssssssssssssssssss sir Amennnnnnnnnnnnnn🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anthonycraig5918]

Forgive Kirk he is motivated by not being forgotten, his words not mine

[@PeterLeahy-ux8od]

Wow, this is sad. I am not sure what Bible he is reading. Based on the comments people think this is a license to have sex outside of marriage. If you don't want to get married cool, but if you have sex outside of marriage and don't repent (ask for forgiveness and actually stop doing it) you are going to Hell. I don't know why this is so difficult to grasp. Do we wish it was different? Yes, but it is God's law, so be prepared to face judgment because He is no respecter of people. Fornication is mentioned over 300 times in the Bible and it is clear "Fornicators will not enter the kingdom of Heaven." Good news is if you repent and change you are saved - don't wait because you don't know if you have tomorrow. God bless everyone.

[@bestkksser]

If you are reading this there’s a reason No matter how good or bad you have it,wake up each day thankful for your life.Someone somewhere else is desperately fighting for theirs 🇧🇸 2024 And Beyond ~Marcia~💙💙💙💙💙

[@burksjrhoward4462]

@@bestkksser Amen

[@aj25055]

Kirk about to lose a lot of so called fans with this one. But he will gain many more!

[@marquitalee1052]

Thank you for bringing him. It's one thing to read the bible but it's a mind opener to actually read the whole Bible not just a scripture.💚💚

[@valentinomiller6251]

Yes God. PREACH, brother. Religion is the ruination of the world.

[@MmabathoMogapi-i2i]

Just got into this show and have not listened to it all. Have we all asked what is God saying in his word concerning the marriage rather than people? We Must take heed of God's instructions and stop wanting to paint our own story or our short fallen wisdom. It is God who instructs on how marriage is to be conducted and no Sex before marriage. Yes Paul the Apostle teaches that if you can be like him and not marry it is still OK bt because people burn with all sorts of desires they marry!!! Learn the Scriptures and know what God loves and expects of us rather than learning and blaming others,please. Christ came for such a purpose, to teach as an example, hence today we're having Christians...

[@vgb10dst]

Omg!!!!! Thank you Kirk!!!! Omg! Preach bro

[@jwilliamcosby]

I 100% agree.

[@Charlestoofire]

One the very first unions God created in the earth was marriage, without marriage the command to be fruitful and multiply does not exist. We must understand marriage is honorable when God is the head on both the husbands and wife’s life, it takes 3 in marriage with God being the head of the husband. We must not let our understanding go against the Word of God, Let God be true and every man a liar!!!!

[@neferure8336]

You're one of the people he's talking about 😂

[@Charlestoofire]

@@neferure8336 you’re one of the ones I’m talking about- no understanding

[@biabia3733]

Whew Kirk was preaching !!!!!

[@jameskennerly4412]

I don’t want people to take this message and take it to believe that marriage is unnecessary and that marriage is a scam. That’s not what Kirk is saying , he’s simply saying that SOME churches have made marriage a prerequisite to be active in ministry , and families have made being married a symbol of social and to a degree ethical success. While I believe you do not have to be married to work in ministry, I understand why some churches have made it a prerequisite. And that is probably because of how many have fallen into temptation because they had no “ strings” attached to someone, although there have been many who have been married and still fell to temptation. All in all , I don’t believe it has to be a prerequisite. However, when Kirk states we have weaponized sexuality , and sexual preference , I pray he is not saying that just to give sin a pass. Being homosexual is a sin . Should we show hate towards people who are gay? No . We are supposed to love them through and pray and believe God for their deliverance. But calling something wrong is not weaponizing anything.

[@llboogie23]

Well said!

[@TheThriftQueen]

🗣️🗣️🗣️SAID A WHOLE WORD!!!!!

[@everyonedeservestogohome2949]

Everybody is not called to be single, brothers. 😂 You are not supposed to make marriage an IDOL over God. That is what imperfect ppl do, which goes to why some need to get married because we are imperfect, and marriage can be protection. It covers temptation if you let it.

[@odessaallen-uv8cv]

He speaking the truth here Marriage don't fix sin..Matthew 19:7-9.. According to the Bible, God created marriage as a gift for companionship, procreation, and redemption. Genesee 2:18- It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him When God created Eve for Adam, Adam said, "This is now bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh. Genesis 2:23. The reason we choose to marry, the reason God created marriage is driven by love. Love is a powerful emotion because God himself is love. Companionship is the purpose of marriage. God designed it so man and woman could have a close relationship. Thank you. Read the Bible. Paul never condemned marriage. That's a lie. It it not a distraction. Paul chose to be single. It's manning the Bible name Cornelius, never married, single, he was a good man who believed in God, he loved his family, he gave to people and prayed to God always. Acts 10:2- An angel came to Cornelius in a vision.

[@sincerecolar]

The quietness as he speaks is everything.

[@brigettmayes7550]

Kirk speaks the Truth about this society that we are living in.

[@MarcusB1-]

1 Corinthians 2:2-4 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

[@JAiMSTube]

Big Facts ! 👑

[@MB-xj3hg]

“FAAAAILLLLL” 😂

[@plairway]

I think the Bible would have us to live according to Gods commandments and receive the wife/husband that He bless you with. Not only for sexual reasons. But to build up the Kingdom

[@Demrks]

I don't know what family get together he been to because the elders in my family to busy looking at why they ain't married in my family. I probably been to one marriage in my family the rest was outside of my family. It might be true for some but not all

[@ChameleoKing]

Had to let that "Fail" breathe on the end cause what???? Kirk talking 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nicholasalexander9866]

The only reasons someone should get a divorce is if your partner is abusing you, mentally, physically, emotionally or spiritually. Or they aren’t a good person and do horrible things to the things and people around them. Another reason I could see, is if they fall out of love with one another, granted if your partner came from God, I doubt you’d fall out of love with them. Unless they fell out of love with God.

[@robertthompson2058]

@@nicholasalexander9866 bro, the question should be why are they getting married?

[@snicholson8884]

Cite scripture for each of your assertions. I believe it says, abuse and adultery.

[@sheover9171]

@@snicholson8884 yes, sexual immorality

[@walterquick6180]

Kirk spoke the Truth. It’s not new either, it is always The Truth about Salvation and Marriage. 1 Corinthians 7