What Really Happened to Sandi Patty?

[@vitodicamillo5645]

She's still my favorite Christian female singer of all-time! Her vocal range is incredible, and I know she has touched many lives in her lifetime, including mine, and I will always love her and her incredible ministry of music, and reaching others for Jesus!! My all-time favorite duet of hers is when she and Larnell Harris sang " More than Wonderful"!! That song still brings me to tears to this very day in 2023, every time I hear it!! I will continue to pray for her and her ministry, as well as her husband! God bless you always, Sandi Patti! Love you very much, dear Sister in Christ Jesus! A fan FOREVER!

[@MrJohnw2454]

Sandy has blessed many with her voice for many years and that can't be erased. Aren't we glad that God erased all our sins and forgave us when He died on the cross. Jesus gain victory for us all over death and the grave. Thank you, Lord and thank you Sandi!

[@ninaweddletullis9606]

John beautifully and so well said and he that is without sin Cast that first stone. Gotta love that And yes we tend to forget everyone is human and full of faults even ourselves. But we serve a gracious god who is faithful to forgive when we ask. Thank you for not giving up sandi as you have a calling directly from God. I enjoy your singing .more than i can ever say in words. Bless you with many more years of serving our risen saviour. Thank you sandi patty. Gods richest blessing on your life and your family.

[@juliemancil815]

Amen!

[@GypsyGirl317]

Amen and amen 💯 💖 🙏🏾 🌿 😊 Thank you for speaking God's Truth! 🙆🏻‍♀️ I have always loved Sandi Patty, and I look forward to hanging out with her in Heaven when we all get there. 😊

[@icecol22]

Say that!!! What thoughtful beautiful words.

[@JAmericanViewByRobertCGray]

Amen!

[@davidmcconnaughay8191]

My mother used to say "Christians can be the most judgmental people in the world", as she experienced shaming for mistakes made during her walk with the Lord. Sandi Patty made a full confession to her sin, and sought and followed redemptive counseling. In the eyes of her church pastors, she has repented. That should be more than enough for the rest of us. She has been my favorite artist since 1983, and instead of shaming her, I prayed for her. I am thankful that she continues bless us with her music!

[@christypatton6572]

Christians frequently shoot their wounded. If you stood at the altar and asked how many people have been wounded by someone…. Every one would raise their hand. Then ask how many have been hurt by someone in the church!!

[@charlottehayward5943]

So terrible. God meets us in our brokenness. Who among us is NOT broken? Isn't that who Jesus came to save. It wasn't the self righteous.

[@laurieleone7476]

"The 666 man will come of the church and announce he is a homosexual at a pageant." God and Jesus (see Daniel 11:37 in the Douay-Rheims Holy Bible; next closest KJV)

[@dawnmertz8303]

Not in my Bible.

[@PhyllisBolden72360]

Well said. God bless her forever.

[@carolcocking3039]

Sandi Patty's music has been such a blessing to me and my family. Why is it so difficult for Christians, who have been forgiven, to forgive?

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Carol hope you’re okay?

[@lorrainest.germaine8161]

People need to remember "Let those who are without sin cast the first stone."

[@sunny4849]

It is not mine to judge. We ALL fall short and sin in many different ways. The hurt someone is experiencing affects their emotions Sandy Pappy has been an inspiration with her music. I pray she has been healed inside. Thank you Sandy. ❤

[@priyanka5316]

She committed adultery, a very serious sin, and helped to break up another marriage. What about the other spouses and children? We're so quick to defend sinners, and so quick to ignore the people they hurt. Its up to God to judge her, but its up to us to not just ignore the people who get so deeply wounded by the sins of others. Seems like anyone who has an entertainment talent gets a pass on any and everything.

[@flowarriner1370]

…BECAUSE they have NOT experienced TRUE GRACE..! When you realize GOD’s Grace you want more than ever to PLEASE GOD and that will include NON-judgment and forgiveness..! Staying close to Jesus is my Greatest desire and purpose..! I love Sandi’s anointing and music..!

[@martyestes6832]

Where is the grace people? We all stumble and make stupid mistakes. Thats where the grace of God comes in! Sandi has a one of a kind, sweet, pure soprano voice. She was always my idol as I grew up singing her songs in church. Thank you Sandi, for sharing your immensely talented and blessed voice with us all!

[@nostalkingzone]

I _think_ I know what you meant by Sandi being your "idol"; but, perhaps for many, this could be part of the problem?

[@lissam956]

First of all, we are not to have idols. And maybe this was a way God used to show her the consequences of her doing. We all sin, yes, but we all pay the consequences as well. She found grace in God and that’s what matters.

[@rascallyrabbit]

this story is why I ❤ Jesus but despise 99% of christians

[@priyanka5316]

@@nostalkingzoneThank you.

[@priyanka5316]

@@rascallyrabbitWow. "Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen." You might want to pray about that...

[@edemontfort9482]

I don't know what happened in her personal life or what she may have endured but I will not judge her. I remember her singing a song on the Gaither Family hour with Larnelle Harris. The song was, "I've Just Seen Jesus". The song and duet was incredible and I have never forgotten how strongly it affected me. She has an amazing talent.

[@joylustig]

Yes!! I love that performance, too!! Incredible.

[@pauladurand4812]

My favourite duet of Sandi Patti and Larnell Harris is More Than Wonderful. It still sends chills all over me even today. God bless her. We who have been forgiven of much should forgive in like measure

[@suannlong7320]

I loved Sandy Patty - her singing was and is truly a gift from God! She is a Child of God and those of us who know Jesus as Savior, know for certain that she is forgiven! We all make mistakes in life, that’s why He came and died for all of our sins. I’m not one to judge and I support and bless Sandy Patty for her courage!!

[@rahabmercyjewel3657]

She is human and Hod knows her ❤️

[@Anita-gp1gv]

…”And as such were some of you , but you have been cleansed …”. She has felt convicted and has sought to serve the Lord. The Holy Spirit and the Lord will not give up on us . I stayed at the Via Dolorosa , and it was hard and a fight spiritually , all the time I could hear Patty singing “Down the Via Dolorosa” I have been where Patty was , because my husband had been married and his wife divorced him. We were driven from the Church , because the Pastor insisted that my husband of 40 years should try at being married again to his unfaithful wife. We were told to our face the Church was hoping his 2nd marriage to me would fail. I don’t think people understand how TABOO Divorce and remarriage in the Church was held in driving the divorced person from the Church as a failure. But the Lord is truly faithful. We the people are the Church .

[@janettoney4841]

For over 40 years I have loved her worship music! She always brings me into the presence of God! “I praise You for Who You are” will often come to mind in worship! Thank you Sandy Patti💕

[@donnacastel3568]

I had never heard her music . But it seems to me that she OWES NO APOLOGY TO PEOPLE WHO WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS. I know pastors are held to a higher standard but THEY ARE INVOLVED SPIRITUALLY with their congregation. This lady simply sang songs of Christian love. If it was not YOUR husband, or your family , you are owed no apology.

[@icecol22]

Me too!!! A fan since the early 1980s.

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

Hello ,how are you ?

[@FoodforCogitation]

How can we boycott Sandi P and have stations play the Hillsong satanic music? I am just asking.

[@paulettepierson6431]

S2

[@DCB14u2do]

There’s a lot of crisis she went thru including her ex husband embezzling money not paying bills, mortgages and she ended up homeless, had her parents not stepped up . Until you walk in her shoes, you can’t imagine what she dealt with! It’s not all smiles and fun like you see on stage! She has brought many people to Christ! She made one misstep. Her work is still inspiring and blessing lives!

[@homeschoolmom23]

Sorry...but you sound like you’re trying to justify her adultery because of what she was going through? Really. There is NEVER a justification for adultery...NEVER. How about lead with....Sinner repented...restored ...the end.

[@bigmama1967]

I hear ya Diane! I had a Christian Bookstore and found out my husband misused money, bought things for other women, and eventually ended up marrying someone involved in Wicca! I won’t lie, I walked away from him and that mess! I’m just thankful Sandi didn’t throw in the towel and walk completely away from the Lord! I sold her music back then regardless…..the way I see it….the Blood of Jesus cleanses and He forgets, period! Everyone wrestles with the flesh, she married the man that obviously loves her to pieces, and they have kept the Lord in the center of their lives! Keep going Sandi, you are running your race, and keeping the Faith!

[@DCB14u2do]

Not justification! When he has ‘misrepresented’ his responsibility of stewardship of the finances earned thru his wife’s work, stole, etc. . There was obviously fault on both sides. She repented, submitted to disciplinary proceedings from her church elders, as the prescribed steps, according to the Word. No one will know the total story, except the Almighty God.

[@icecol22]

Truth !! Thank you so saying that.

[@shirleymacuch9335]

Wow, I kinda remember some of that!!!

[@happy777abc]

This lady's music helped heal me in my 20s from severe child abuse and neglect. Her music was used by God and was paramount in my transformation. Will always have a deeply grateful spot in my heart for how God used her music in my life. And many other lives.

[@priyanka5316]

I'm so glad you got healing for that. The healing though, was God's, dear, not Sandi Patti's. We can pray for Sandi Patti, and love her, but it was our Father who used her as a vessel for a time, so give thanks to Him. That way, you will never feel disappointed when the vessel stumbles, because you always remember that, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17. Father continue to bless and keep you!

[@donhutchison6872]

I have been a Sandi Patti fan for over 45 years. I first heard you singing in Danville, KY with your Dad leading the music. You sang We Shall Behold Him with sign language. When you were finished I thought just let me go to HEAVEN, life can't possibly get any better than this. We all were so proud when you sang on the Johnny Carson show. Your book of Christian hymns I have sung numerous times. I never sing selections from it that people don't come up and say how blessed they were. Now, in my seventies several times a month I go on line to hear you singing, We Shall Behold Him at a Bill Gaither gathering. I can tell you it still gives me goose bumps each time I hear it. You are truly anointed as you are singing this song. THANK YOU FOR BLESSINGS OUR LUVES ALL OF THESE YEARS. WE ❤ LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@Aineb1039]

Have now your assurance of going to heaven to be with our heavenly father? I am 80 and imagine I will be seeing him soon

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

Greetings from Louisville Kentucky.

[@jasongibson3496]

Her first husband emotionally and mentally abused Sandi throughout their marriage, her eldest daughter Anna confirms this in Sandi's book Broken On The Back Row. Sandi admitted she was wrong and her first husband agreed he was wrong and both agreed in writing that they would both would accept the break down of their marriage. After the affair was over with in 1991, her pastor told her to behave as Don was dead. Then in 1994 Don and Sandi became friends again and went through three months of premarital counseling before getting married in 1995. Even Don's ex-wife Michelle forgave Don and Sandi. Michelle even remarried her self, she even asked Sandi if she take over as mother to Don and Michelle's three children. The reason being is because Michelle had cancer and passed way from it. The reason I am explaining all this is because the people who still do not want listen or does not want to hear the truth. What I have printed here is well documented in all the books that Sandi has written over the years since being married to Don. My point being if her first husband and Don's ex - wife can forgive Sandi Patty then we as Christians and human beings should forgive her.

[@elainesykes4452]

Sad that some christians can be unforgiving, forgetting that we are all sinners saved by the loving mercies of God. If any were already perfect, Jesus wouldn't have needed to die to redeemed the lost. I do not condone what she did, but the bible says, he that is without sin, let him cast the first stone. Even when one becomes a follower of Christ, they still fall, make mistakes from time to time, but here's the beauty of God's love, when we truly repent, (God know the heart) confessing our sins He (God) is faithful and just to Forgive and Cleanse us of All Unrighteousness. If God has forgiven, who is man to place themselves as a god and condemn?

[@richardcline1337]

@@elainesykes4452, my question would be for those self-sanctified haters that are calling themselves Christians. How can anyone profess to have a relationship with Jesus the Christ and still harbor such hatred and unforgiving towards one that has stumbled in their life? Are they really Christians or just claiming to be? That is a question only they and the Lord can answer. We cannot. What you say and do speaks so loudly I can't hear a word you say or see anything that you do.

[@elainesykes4452]

@@richardcline1337 True christians do not behave like the Christless. We should be known as Christians by our love, which is the reflection of Jesus Christ dwelling in us through our words and actions toward our fellow men, whether they are saved or not. One cannot win another soul to Jesus via condemnation. All of us like dumb sheep strayed from God's love. Did He condemn us? No! Through love, the sacrifice of His only Son, He reconciled us back to Him. God is about restoration, that's why He gave His everthing to rebellious, undeserving sinners such ad us. As Christians we too are to restore in the love of our Saviour, the fallen and the hurting. Some Christians cold, unloving, unChristlike attitude have deeply hurt others and have been stumbling blocks to there fellow Christians and also to the searching soul looking for hope and meaning to life that the world can never offer. Be a colaborer with Christ so He can use you to be His Light Bearer of love that He can draw others through you to Himself. Be blessed!

[@Thepw1]

Love Sandi Patty! Jesus forgave her so, last I checked, He did not give us the authority to hold on to her sin. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. So grateful He forgave me…and Sandi.

[@lizaw.7313]

There are so many Christians doing these things in private, she came clean and it sounds like she repented and made things right. No one can know what her life was life with her first husband.

[@sayuriisme9728]

I am a die hard Sandi Patty fan and discovered her when I was a new Christian. I cannot find it in my heart to boycott her because she made a mistake. She confessed and repented, what more can she do?! Her voice is beyond incredible and truly a gift from God

[@Gracie-SavedByGrace]

Ignoring God's commands on marriage and divorce isn't a "mistake". It's flagrant disobedience and remarrying makes her an adulterer. What exactly does the Scripture say about adulterers?

[@sayuriisme9728]

@@Gracie-SavedByGrace the seventh chapter of John shows Jesus dealing mercifully and lovingly with an adulterous woman. Then he instructed those among them who were without sin to cast the first stone.

[@Gracie-SavedByGrace]

@@sayuriisme9728 You left out the most important part. "go, and sin no more" Did Sandy repent and remove herself from the adulterous relationship?

[@sayuriisme9728]

@@Gracie-SavedByGrace I don’t know that “go and sin no more” is the most important part of the Scripture, or that any Scripture - all or part - is more important than another. I believe the Bible teaches that divorce is permissible in cases of adultery. Nevertheless my original intent was to simply express my gratitude and love for this woman’s tremendous gift.

[@bittersweet3-]

Amen sister.

[@gailbarton3799]

Oh, my my. "You without sin cast the first stone." This woman never ceases to send chills down my body.....she truly has a God given gift! Thank you for this share. Bless you Sandy Patty.

[@Fivepointcalv]

Is there any sin that you think would disqualify her from ministry? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSrnmRurLp0fbc

[@toniadaniels106]

She is living in adultery according to Jesus Luke 16:18. She has not repented nor is she sorry for what she has done. God tells us in Galatians 5:19-21; 1Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 5:3-6 those who live by the flesh in adultery will not inherit the Kingdom of God. As a Christian we either stand on God’s Word as truth or we reject it and follow the ruler of this world. We need to pray that she repents and leaves that adulterous relationship so she does not perish for eternity

[@georgiaspurr3020]

How many people know exactly what is in Sandy's heart and how she feels and what she's had to live with in her life?

[@juliebarnett9812]

For all those people ("Christians") who are suppose to be "forgiving," they sure are unforgiving.

[@sixpackbinky]

@@georgiaspurr3020 Many people have things happen in their lives but she lived a lie for years before professing it. It’s not unforgivable but she is no longer an example of what she pretended to be. Our sins have consequences even though God forgives and still loves us. Patty seems to have been extremely blessed all her life with many things and still is..

[@audradecker1437]

I listened to Sandi since I was a teenager, and her music still ministers to me. I've gone through a lot over the years too, and I certainly wouldn't want every moment of my past paraded around in front of the world. Sandi has courage and grace to use her talents! She is an amazing role model of how to go through life and keep using your talents to bless others!!! WE LOVE YOU, SANDI!!!! You obviously have incredible talent!! THANK YOU, for living your life out loud!!! You are an amazing lady!!!! 💞💞🎶💞💞

[@LeannNimphie-bc8xl]

Sandi, you have been a true blessing to my life! We are all haman, not perfect, and must go to Jesus for repentance at times in our lives.i will always love and respect you precious woman of God. Continue on with Jesus until your eternal reward. You are a miracle gift to our world. Love you forever. LeAnn

[@conniemiller896]

Thank you Patty for being real you!!!!

[@grit5124]

Sandy Patty has an incredible voice. We all make mistakes. Sandy confessed hers publicly and asked for forgiveness. Isn’t that what Jesus is all about? Sandy sings from her heart. Her struggles have made her a better artist and Christian for she can relate to others who have fallen. God bless her.

[@priyanka5316]

Adultery is not a "mistake".

[@1new-man]

I've noticed a lot lately the corporate church body has replaced the word "Sin" with "Mistakes" Get em saved or not it takes a lot of $$$$ to run a "church" @@priyanka5316

[@grit5124]

@priyanka5316 Maybe...but forgiveness is Christian... Jesus taught, “If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you” (Mt 6:14). Peter asked Jesus how often it is necessary to forgive, and Jesus replied, “Seventy-seven times” (Mt 18:22), a number to be taken symbolically, not literally, for the never-ending way that we ought to forgive.

[@1new-man]

Again it bears repeating things different are not the same. Forgiveness and accountability mix like oil and water. Obviously Forgiveness and scars join the ranks too. Yet against that day we lay hold of eternal life! All flesh must die or be changed in the twinkling of an eye. "Enter Jesus" We shall behold him face to face in all of "His" glory! Then the business at hand. Our (accountability) judgment. And also the Great white throne judgment 4 those who have died in their sins For them this judgment will be (the 2nd death worse than the first) After judgment God will cast those who have died in their sins into the lake of fire. But for His bride God will wipe away every tear from their eyes to be remembered no more. O' What a Savior!. Home free! btw I'm the worst sinner I know bc i know me better than anyone else knows me (except) for the Lord. Your sin is your shame my sin is my shame. Our sin has cost us both plenty and disqualifies us for much but for Christ finished work of cross. These following two scriptures r worth losing a little sleep over from time to time. Think on this. Paul cautions all believers 2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Please look the other way when it's my turn to be judged and I will extend you the same courtesy. Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. (TY 4 being a friend) GBY & those u love! @@grit5124

[@grit5124]

@1new-man well said...mercy and compassion...two things Jesus has plenty of. God bless your day.

[@Sunflowertruth]

When I listen to her sing We Shall Behold Him, I am brought to tears and I lift my hands to the Lord in praise and worship that puts me humbly before my God. It's a moment in which I find him in His Glory. Listening to that song is healing to my soul, often deeply. Thank you Lord for giving her such a beautiful voice that continues to minister to millions.

[@dellam4186]

Judge not least you also be judged. We are all sinners. This is between she and God. As Christians we are to forgive and love her as God loves her . I pray others will forgive our sins. God hates hypocrites , that is scripture.

[@anayv11]

That's a great song indeed. (my favorite from here, More than Wonderful is second favorite). She truly was gifted to sing. Good thing all these years she used her voice for the Lord...proclaiming His word.

[@gerrynelson1953]

Wonderful Song, Fantastic Singer. Many Thanks to Dottie Rambo, an extremely prolific Christian Songwriter. I am sure she would acknowledge that God gave her the song.

[@susiecrawford6671]

🙌🏽💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙌🏽

[@dorothyfosu4014]

I have and still love her worship songs. She is a blessing.

[@helenphillips7709]

Love Sandi Patti…there has been only one perfect Christian and He was crucified for the sin of the world. He forgives when we repent. His love and forgiveness never fails and neither should ours.

[@ronnym1977]

"Repent" being the key word. Grace is not a license to sin.

[@bobbiebiggerstaff1892]

God forgives us, so we as Christians are suppose to forgive

[@geristockstill6016]

She confessed her sin, which she did not have to do so that shows that she was truly sorry about it. And if God forgives her, he said if we don't forgive others he won't forgive us so......

[@geristockstill6016]

And Jesus said to the woman at the well neither do I condemn you go and send no more he also was against the Pharisees and the self-righteous

[@stevem3413]

@@geristockstill6016 the woman that had been caught in the act of adultry was told to go and sin no more GOD'S grace is not a license to sin. Sleeping with someone outside of your marriage is adultery

[@michaelm5601]

About ten years ago I had the pleasure and privilege of singing in the choir when Sandi Patty ministered to our Church. She was such an amazing sister in the Lord. Such a shame so many so called Christian have condemned her for not being perfect. We know that perfection will get you crucified. Jesus knows that first hand… Thank you Sandi….

[@netzexperte1488]

Nonsense. It is not only Sandy who where falling, all (!) "famous" christians fall sooner or later when they use their talents so sing in the world. Cause they sing about Jesus and receive the fame, the honour, the glory, the money.... It is the devil who offer that things, and the blind people call it "christian music" If it was not so very tragically and sad, I had to lough loud about that spiritual blindness.

[@franhill9184]

An amazingly talented & gifted lady. I listened to her music as a teenager in the 80's. Such an incredible voice and an inspiration to many.

[@Toebeanmama]

I remember being such a fan as a little girl, that I nearly cried when I finally got a chance to meet her. I used to play her cassette on my Walkman and sing her songs at church. Absolutely nothing that I have learned about her has changed my admiration towards her. I love you Sandy!

[@texdigits]

Judge not.

[@goodshipsherlollipopfanfic42]

Me too. She was my inspiration to become a Christian singer. I saw her live in concert in Australia when I was 18 years old and she was brilliant. Now I sing in the opera and lead the praise team at my church. I loved being able to buy the original accompaniment tracks of her songs, and singing her operatic sounding songs is so awesome. I still love doing it. Not one of us is perfect, and we all make mistakes. God looks at hearts and the fruits of our labours, not the sins that have been washed away by Jesus.

[@billsomody6928]

Incredible singing voice! They were still playing her songs on a local Christian radio station in Cleveland Ohio on Sunday nights for many years until they discontinued the classic Christian music 3 hour event that a man hosted because of his retirement! One of the greatest gospel singers!

[@Azgal01]

People are forgetting that Sandy Patty is human just like the rest of us. We are saved by grace through Faith in Christ alone. We are not yet made perfect. Im sure she asked Jesus to forgive her and His promise is: if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

[@DebbieD7777]

Amen!!

[@frankalvareziii8289]

so let us sin that grace should abound, OK.

[@hogfarmer]

@@frankalvareziii8289 that question and attitude is addressed in the Bible.

[@deborahfrancois714]

Amen

[@leandratrotter5731]

Why are you asking for God to forgive her ? She should be asking herself !

[@ellenbrechin3098]

If God can forgive her, so should I.

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

Hello ,how are you ?

[@ruk5258]

I saw her in concert decades ago. It was one of the most memorable concerts I ever attended. Such a talent!

[@hovlyncmay4213]

Sandi's voice was my inspiration throughout my teens. I learned many of her songs. I bought the piano book collections. Her voice is on my list of all time favorites, and I have heard over the years that she is a sweet and lovely human being. I am glad she has no secrets and God has allowed her to continue doing what she was called her to do. Sing!

[@keithclark8030]

Just found out about this, but I will still listen to her music. Goodness, I have never been married, but if you knew what I have done, she would look like a major saint. Don't push someone aside just because they are a sinner. You would have to push everyone away.

[@icecol22]

Exactly Keith!! Me too!!

[@user-ge9kd8xz2g]

Same, never knew about this, & definitely doesn't change my thoughts about her. We all sin, fall short. God knows her heart. Love her voice, songs, God's used her throughout the years thru, & thru.👍

[@markallaire9872]

I repeat what Gail Barton said: He who is without sin cast the first stone. Put down your stone, people! Sandi repented, her sin is hidden. It sounds like maybe we need to read 'Judge not lest ye be judged'.

[@kimcuster9884]

She wrote a really great book about this time in her life. Broken in the back row.

[@MsJoyce31202]

❤️

[@deidrealankford]

People are so judgmental! She’s human!! She apologized to the ones closes to the situation but most importantly she asked for forgiveness from God above. To the ones shunning everything she does musically, shame on you because that is NOT the Christian way to act. Reread John 8:7.

[@conniehalfhill8639]

It's true! Christians are the only group who shoots their own wounded!

[@icecol22]

Exactly!!! Truth!!

[@darbecker6358]

Exactly! For all have sinned and fallen short, hence the reason we have to have Christ. She asked forgiveness, and if an all knowing, loving Heavenly Father can forgive then we better forgive, too. If we don’t then we are basically saying that we are better than God! I love Sandi Patty; her vocal range is amazing! I have been using her KZbin warm up videos to help get my voice singing again after not singing for so long due to the pandemic. I am very thankful she did those and am grateful for all her inspirational CDs that I have listened to over these years.

[@peggyferguson8141]

BJ Thomas and Dion were both derided by so called Christians and drove them from the Contemporary Music system.........never heard this about Sandy Patty, but know how Amy Grant was treated.....sad...all of it!!!!

[@lylelylers]

Amen!! Well said!!

[@ericamurray5070]

LOVE THIS ARTIST... she is PHENOMENAL!!! I grew up listening and singing her music... she has been a BLESSING to me and millions of others......People are hypocrites to be judging her ....we are ALL sinners in this world

[@Fivepointcalv]

Is there any sin that you think would disqualify her from ministry? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSrnmRurLp0fbc

[@bryantlane8646]

Actually A saint/if washed in THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS…..CALLED THE BODY OF CHRIST….NOT BODY OF SIN…..READ APOSTLE PAUL EVERY LETTER SAYS TO THE SAINTS…….DRAW A CIRCLE…..IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST IN THE CIRCLE….ARE A SAINT….OUTSIDE OF THIS CIRCLE ARE THE SINNERS….IN DEVILS FAMILY…..EITHER IN THE KINGDOM OF LORD…OR IN THE WORLD =DEVILS KINGDOM….SELAH DR.BRYANT LANE….SELAH

[@stepone6159]

​@@bryantlane8646 Aw. Dear one. In 1 Timothy Paul calls himself "the chief of sinners." Present tense. Not past tense.

[@sharonmckinney5534]

So annointed & gifted! It's a shame people have done her this way. God forgives & forgets & people should too. We are called to forgive! Lay down the rocks & look in the mirror. None is perfect, no not one.

[@pmarengo21]

@@bryantlane8646 Right. And those who are judgmental, haughty, arrogant and hypocritical are outside that circle. Those who love the Lord, have had their sins forgiven and forgive others as He forgives us are inside that circle.

[@frankfrank9437]

I have NEVER STOPPED listening to Sandi Patty and NEVER WILL!! It is 2023 and I am so thankful that Sandi has continued singing and blessing the world with her voice!! I love you Sandi!!!❤

[@FloridaGirl-]

Amen! Me too!

[@marybethleib8286]

Sandi was and always will be one of my most inspirational music favorites. I have probably sang at the top of my lungs in my car to more of her music than any other artist. Grace is a gift from God. It combats the prejudices and judgements leveled at people like Sandi by the legalistic religious community. Ye who is without sin, cast the first stone.

[@carolinebailey4005]

It was always me in the front seat and my son in the back seat..singing with Sandi, Larnelle, Keith Green, Wayne Watson and all the others of that time.( on cassette tape!)

[@lexingtonwalker1174]

I never know there was a scandal so, for me, Sandi has never been canceled. I think this commentary ended on the wrong note. "Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loves us." Sandi Patty is, hands down, one of the greatest Christian singers of all times. "Love in any Language" and "We Shall Behold Him" are among some of her songs that are still being heard and interpreted around the world. I hope she continues to share her gift with the world. Our strength is most evident in our season of weakness. "Let There Be Praise..."🎶

[@gwenthompson8347]

Amen

[@shirleymacuch9335]

She is truly the greatest ❤

[@frederickknight9865]

Love Sandi Patti then and love her and her music to this day. We ALL have fallen short of the glory of GOD. Yet when we REPENT and turn to ABBA FATHER His arms are stretched out to welcome us. How great is His LOVE for you and I! 💕❤💕

[@ninaweddletullis9606]

I knew rhere was a scandal but i didnt care she blessed me and thats all i needed. We all Make mistakes and i made plenty of them So jesus.forgave me just like he did sandi so. NO problem there. We have to look at others .mistakes as god looks at them. When god looks at us he sees the blood of jesus applied to our lives. None of us are perfect and the only perfect one and He was.crucified for our sins and that included sandi and me too. None of us have reached perfection and when or if we do a whirlwind may come and pick us up and take us on to glory and. Into the presence of god. is ts mistakrs m E

[@donnacarlson4838]

I never knew of the scandal but wondered why I stopped hearing her beautiful voice. Now I know she was banned. Shame on those who call themselves Christians yet continue to act like the hypocritical Pharisees. We are called to love one another. We need to help pick our brothers and sisters up when they fall. This we do in a loving manner. It is not our place to pass judgment. He who is without sin cast the first stone. Only Jesus fit that criteria and He did not cast a stone. He forgave as we are to forgive.

[@rosiesaunders3334]

I hear a lot of stones falling to the ground. “Let him without sin cast the first stone” words by our very loving, very forgiving, very kind Lord and Savior. God is merciful and we as His children should reflect that same mercy and extend it to others. Not a single one of us are perfect. I’m reminded of His mercies every day. I grew up listening to Sandi Patti and loved her songs, her voice and the message of Christ that was released through that powerhouse that is Sandi Patti. I don’t put her on a pedestal but I’m grateful to the Lord for the way He worked through her inspite of her mistakes. Everyone seems to forget Paul or David or Peter. Compelling powerful true stories in the word of God. See her through the eyes of the Father cuz that’s how we should see each other. In His love ❤️

[@Fivepointcalv]

Is there any sin that you think would disqualify her from ministry? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZSrnmRurLp0fbc

[@csmitchell2227]

God didn't stop using King David. He confessed, was forgiven, and was restored to God's purposes for King David's life.

[@rosiesaunders3334]

@@csmitchell2227 my point exactly

[@anayv11]

@@csmitchell2227 Restored spiritually, but not so much naturally. Sandy's decision to leave her kids and husband ...for another man with kids and a wife...well there were consequences :( God cursed the baby in Bathseba's belly... for 7 days David fasted, to prevent the curse, yet God still passed judgement. Worse was the turmoil David reaped...the sons turned out so bad. Solomon was the best of them, and even he compromised with all the idols and concubines :( God does forgive, but 'whoever sows to the flesh will reap corruption'. It's only when we sow to the Spirit that we reap eternal life

[@kbkcogic]

After he sais that he told the wman to go and sin no more, not go and marry the man you sinned with.

[@MyRofaith]

Still love her and her sweet voice... for us Christians, let's remember King David.... in the end and during, God regarded him as one who was after His own heart.... that was because David sought and trusted in God's mercy, love, grace and forgiveness.... perhaps we should give that gift... I'm with you Sandi....

[@dorothyharford7334]

Amen!

[@priscamolotsi]

I really love Sandi Patty😍🎶! My old car had a cassette deck (remember those😆?), and I constantly had a tape of Sandi Patty’s “Hymns For You” in it. Beautiful songs like, “Fairest Lord Jesus”, and of course, “The Lord’s Prayer”. What an amazing and very anointed voice❣️

[@butchzamora]

I went to college with Sandi at Anderson College. I sometimes sat and ate with her in the cafeteria. The good old days. She would sing Olivia Newton John's I Honestly Love You during Cheap Thrills on Friday nights. I didn't think she was gonna get married to John Helvering because he was a dork and Sandi was "cool". I lost track of her after college and I went on with my life. If she divorced for any infidelity, that's her choice and should be personal, but because she's a public figure, then she's being judge by her peers and the Christian community. We all have our own personal journeys in life and this is how we grow as a person. Let her go and just be herself. If you're disappointed, don't take it out on her. Live your life.

[@bmbutler2]

She isn’t being “judged”. PLEASE stop misusing that. To judge is discern right from wrong. We are told not to be hypocrites.

[@philhand5830]

​@@bmbutler2She's being condemned.... the so called "church" is the only organization in the "civilized" world that kills its wounded!!!! You don't have to agree in order for this to be true!!!

[@frankfrank9437]

I would go see her if she came to the area. Sandi Patty was a source for me when I was being sexually abused by an older guy in the Church. I know what it feels like to be rejected. Without her music, I think I would have committed suicide. It was the darkest part of my life and Sandi was there to pick me up. I will be eternally grateful to Sandi Patty. I've always wanted to meet her and say "thank you for All you have done for me". You saved me from killing myself in my lowest point of my life. I was a child literally getting raped everytime I went to Church. I love you Sandi Patty ❤️🤗🕊️🙏

[@kathidori8504]

I hope, you got healing in your spirit and soul. May God pour out His peace in your heart.

[@karenkatona3065]

God bless you and keep you. I know your story had helped many but I am still horrified that you had to endure it. I wept as I read it and I know what it is liked to be beaten and abused but nothing I endured was nearly as bad as your experience. Thank you for sharing. It takes so much courage to put your life out there. I admire you so much.

[@margaretpate1096]

I just wonder how many boycotting a repentant Christian are just as guilty but unrepentant.??God knows

[@karenkatona3065]

@@margaretpate1096 I have always believed that the people who are most judgmental have the most to hide.

[@whosintheyardnow_]

I remember Sandi in a concert in 1981 and Carman opened for her. They are both instrumental in winning many souls to Christ. Two of my favorite Christian artists💖

[@angelamckenna1239]

I was saved at a Carmen concert :)

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Debbie hope you’re okay?

[@jeovannyfernandez4680]

It was heartbreaking to learn on the passing of Carman. Till Jesus returns in His Second Coming, we shall see Carman again in Heaven. And the dead in Christ shall rise again. Then those who remain alive in a twinkling of an eye shall be changed. Then we all will be gathered in the air to be with the Lord forever, amen.

[@nostalkingzone]

@@jeovannyfernandez4680 Even Carman was involved in scandal during his latter years. My husband was such a strong fan of Carman's music. I was so saddened that Carman was not able to finish strong. 😢

[@pamelarengering7432]

Carmen and Sandi are still my favorite Christian singers! There music has such beautiful memories with my walk with the Lord !

[@desireea.thomas2419]

I STILL sing her most famous song, the “Via de la Rosa.” It was my Mothers All time Favorite song. I sang it to her a couple of days before our Lord and SAVIOUR called her home (10/14/2020) I don’t know if I’ll ever sing it again because to Me, it was meant for my Mother, but we’ll see what the Lord would have me to do with this song 🎶

[@marilynchryssovergis95]

FYI it's not a person's name, it's Latin for "Way of Suffering":en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Dolorosa

[@joyr2685]

Awe how touching. Thank you for sharing! It’s my favorite Sandi Patti song also. I sang hymns with my mom in the days and hours before she passed, Alan Jackson’s CD. We had listened to it for a few years as I drove her to church and we sang along. In her last days, she basically couldn’t remember anything but she knew the words to those hymns! ❤️🥰

[@loveprimerica]

As a single man, I sang this song at a large church in 1990 using her background track. It was so powerful! People were crying! Sandy Patty is truly the uncontested best. It's unbelievable that the Christian world cast their stones on this hurt soul. Truly hard to believe... in light of the infinite love and forgiveness bestowed upon her by Jesus Himself! ❤️

[@towardsheaven4196]

It's Via dolorosa...not "Via de la rosa"

[@lynnbarela8156]

Sandi Patti has been a blessing from her very beginning. How sad that "Christian" people forget that they are sinners also and cannot forgive Sandi for her human weakness. Aren't we glad God doesn't look at us that way. Thank you, Sandi, for sharing your God given talents and messages with us!

[@rayostergard3386]

Hi Lynn hope you’re okay?

[@MultiBellaRose]

Beautiful voice and she praises God through it all. I love watching her sing with the Gaithers. ❤

[@teenaray8084]

We are all sinners, ALL of us. Patti is no different. And just because she has such a beautiful voice, doesn't mean she should be put on a pedestal and held to a higher standard than the rest of us. By setting her up higher than us, we've only given her farther to fall. As long as she is repentant, that's all that matters to God. And by the way, this is between her and God...not all of us, her, and God.

[@boughtbythecross]

Well said. However as believers we are to judge one another. A right judgement though, not for condemnation but to root out sin: Matthew 7:1-3; Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 5...

[@cherithcampbell1157]

It's more that Sandi Patti is in the public eye. Most of our lives are lived out in a smaller circle of people. But when known that widely and taking a stand as a Christian then having further to fall comes with the territory. Her sphere of influence is vast. So while not held to a higher standard, her fall/sin is more public+ as such more damaging to the name of Christ

[@frankalvareziii8289]

so let us sin that grace should abound, OK

[@theirmom4723]

@@boughtbythecross for how long????

[@theirmom4723]

@@cherithcampbell1157 actually, it is the behavior of those that claim to follow Christ that continue to behave as if a person in the public eye should be equal to the sinlessness of Jesus that damage His name

[@renettvanas6073]

Love her music. Let the one with no sin cast the first stone.

[@MsMoosieify]

I saw her in concert. She was amazing! Her voice can pull the curtains off the walls. The rumor in church was that Sandi had an affair with someone in her band. Then, there was a messy divorce. There were rumors he embezzled funds and was being investigated by the feds. I never quit playing her music. As far as Any Grant, the rumor there was that Vince Gill was already married and that he left his wife for Amy. I still listen to Vince and Amy. I know some Christian radio stations stopped playing Amy, Vince and Sandi's music. But I still get chills when I hear them.

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

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[@talleger]

I loved Sandi Patti from the moment I heard her voice. Every time I go to the Ocean her song sings out in my ears! Oh Lord our Lord how majestic is your Name in all the earth! All people make mistakes. The power to forgive comes from the Lord. I wondered why I hadn't heard her as much as her voice is one of a kind. Like that of an angel and we all know the Lord gave her those pipes! They are a gift! I love you Sandi Patti and will always be grateful for the Songs you gave to express my love for Christ as I sang with you. Then on top of that the songs you sang for children. I always hear, Beautiful Feet from your children's album! Thank you for not hiding your gift but sharing it with the world. I am thankful you repented and still moved forward to share Christ with the world. If we can not forgive as Christ did, then how can we be called Christ followers!

[@jennna17]

When I was a child in the 80s. My mother bought this record and I listened to it over and over for months. I love the duets with Larnell Harris.

[@davidjarrell4615]

I love Sandi Patty. The first album I bought was "Another Time, Another Place", back in 1990. I still listen to it today. She is "More Than Wonderful"

[@icecol22]

My favorite album too.

[@mbcrandell8647]

Love Sandy's music. That being said it is vital for all Christians to remember that our Lord did not ask us to be the judge nor the jury. We are to love and to help one another, not to lay judgement upon one another. All of us have sinned but through God' grace we are saved. ,Do into others what you would have done to you

[@jasongibson3496]

I love Sandi Patty too. After she admitted her sin and asked for forgiveness in 1995. The public did forgive her in 1996 she released a new Christmas album called O Holy Night and some concerts to support the album. Then in 1997 she released Artist of my soul and won a dove award for that project in 1998. In 1999 she released a Spanish album which won a dove award in 2000. In 1997 she was asked by Jan Crouch to do a Artist Of My Soul concert on TBN Next, between 1999 and 2001 she appeared in the Gaither Home Coming videos she sang I've Just Seen Jesus, More Than Wonderful, Right Place - Right Time, and Searching. 2002 she did a tour called The Girls Are Back In Town which received good reviews. in 2000 she released These days which I thought a was a good album. In 2003 she released Take Hold of Christ. I love the song Take Hold Of Christ, words of that song makes me cry. Then in 2004 she released Hymns Of Faith - a two disc set. I love her take on the song Shout To The Lord. In 2005 she received world wide acclaim in 2005 due to the Hymns tour. In 2004 she was placed in the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame. in 2010 she released Edge Of Divine which won 2011 three dove awards for Sandi. Through the years Sandi Patty's How Great Thou Art which is a beautiful song has kept Sandi in the public eye in a positive way, plus We Shall Be Hold Him. My point is Sandi never went any where she has always remained popular in the public eye. The southern gospel community and her co - artist forgave her along time ago and I forgave her. The reason I am listing all the things she did is because is after her confession in 1995, a lot people not all forgave her sins and continued to love and support her music. I love Sandi and her music. God and Jesus does forgive and loves us. He is the only one that can judge us not other human beings. God is the God of second chances. God Bless You All - Jason.

[@sherriharvey1051]

Thank you for sharing. I was starting to feel utter contempt for those thinking themselves above others, whether individuals or corporations.

[@paulettepierson6431]

10:26

[@rebekahyake6215]

I loved her music & divorce can cause suffering but is not unforgivable God blessed her with this talent!!

[@1divineline2health23]

God bless Sandi Patty. No one is perfect. Thank God for His Grace! He easily forgives us unlike people. Happy Birthday Sandi Patti. Don't allow anyone take your worship. You have a powerful, anointed, and clean voice. Your talent has been a blessing for many lives.❤🎶🙏🏽✌🏽✝️🦋

[@robynw77ify]

None of us should sit in judgement. God bless you and thank you, Sandi , for ministering to me during some extremely difficult times.

[@sharonkeyes289]

What is wrong with the evangelical Christian community to condemn a singer with a Christian witness and support an immoral and corrupt leader such as Donald Trump who feels He doesn't have to ask for Christ's forgiveness. Sandi has asked for forgivess from God her pastor,congregation and fans. When will Christians ?begin to stop listening to lies and propaganda and instead look at a leaders works?

[@g-bgcg]

My kids performed with Sandi Patty at the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant in the 80’s. They also performed with Johnny Cash too. Sandi was a very gracious person and our church was delighted to have her perform with the kids . Although the news of her divorce was scandalous, she repented and asked God and people for forgiveness. We Christian’s need to forgive others. None of us are blameless. Many blessings to Sandi for her long career in Christian music. (Edited for typos)

[@CM-sy3to]

Repentance would have looked like going back to her own husband and ignoring the other man. It would have been doing whatever it took to earn back trust in her own marriage. It's not "asking forgiveness" only.

[@Dymoneyes]

@@CM-sy3to Amen!!

[@g-bgcg]

@@CM-sy3to Not necessarily. We do not know what the issues were in her marriage. Usually, but not always.. when a Christian woman has an affair, the marriage is already broken and has issues. Maybe her husband cheated on her but kept it a secret or lied or perhaps there were a 1000 other reasons. We do not know. Sometimes you cannot go back to your spouse for various reasons. I knew someone that left the marriage because her husband turned out to be gay and was cheating on her with other men plus he was doing all kinds of other evil things behind her back. Everyone blamed her for the divorce because she didn’t tell people what the real reason was. She suffered judgment from others because she remained silent. So you see …We just don’t know.

[@CM-sy3to]

@@g-bgcg You are assuming that she is a "Christian woman" because she grew up in a Christian home, can talk the talk and has an exceptional voice. IF one has a bad marriage, there are marriage counselors and pastors to help. If the husband was really horrible, there is divorce. Sorry, but having an affair with your back up singer is so stereotypical for those in the entertainment industry, as to put into question her sincerity of faith. Given her public renown at the time, she would have to have been conscious of how her actions would "put Christ to an open shame" Hebrews 6:6.

[@georgiaspurr3020]

@@g-bgcg Even when you don't "remain silent" people still accuse when they have no idea what they're talking about.

[@katherinestewart9050]

I love her voice and cried when she sings"we shall behold him"❤️❤️ On the christin stations...it doesn't madder...we are all God's children ‼️God Bless ❣️

[@brendaclack6025]

I have always loved Sandi Patty; I remember the song: In Heaven's Eyes - there are no losers no hopeless cause, there's only people like you and people like me and we're amazed by the grace we can find in heaven's eyes. May our gracious Lord continue to bless Sandi with His grace as she continues serving Him!!!

[@rayostergard3386]

Hi Brenda hope you’re okay?

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Brenda hope you're okay?

[@JAmericanViewByRobertCGray]

One of my favorite female gospel artist...grew up listening to her music as a child straight up to adulthood. Some so-called christians are such hypocrites. Everyone of us have made moral errors in our lives. She is a human being and not perfect. If we confess our sins and turn away from our sins, God is faithful to forgive us.

[@victoriahebert3073]

Only Jesus was perfect . We all fall short. Pray sincere repentance and get log out of your own eye. Sandy Patty has been Blessed with a gift from God and we need to forgive one another . It is not our job to try and destroy a gift that God provided to bring joy into others lives.I am sure Sandy is right with God and repents as we all must do. She has a beautiful gift and who are we to take it from her ? I have been to see her many years ago. 🙂

[@conniehalfhill8639]

Amen! God forgives! His mercy is new every morning! If only we human beings could live one another as Christ has loved us! This world would be a much better place to live!

[@terryanderson5947]

I have so enjoyed Patty's singing for many, many, many years of my life. We all go through difficult times in our lives because we're all human. I'll never stop listening to the songs which Patty have sung through the years and whatever she's gone through I'm sure she's repented and the Lord has forgiven her. God bless you Patty SO continue on.

[@leonaseller6404]

Beautiful voice. Gods grace is enough. Christians are the only army that wound their own. So grateful to God for His grace & restoration. May God continue using Sandi as she follows Him. Thanks for sharing her story.

[@carolynnmarkiewicz6015]

You are missing the truth. Sandi I was anoited with a voice to Glorify God and minister to people. Sandi made a choice knowing what she was doing was against God and the Ministry she had been given by Him. Her sin was more important then God. Why would she be worthy to continue to minister? She did not repent and turn to her first husband to restore their marriage ,she continued to follow her sin and repent after Christians rejected her. That is not true repentance She and her boyfriend betrayed God ,they both knew His Word and chose to disobey knowing the consequences. God's Word says it I'd wrong to leave a husband or wife for another and is adultery. Repentance doesn't make your sin ok. Why should they make money singing God's word/ truths when it is not in them?

[@pattigoodale1766]

@@carolynnmarkiewicz6015 You missed a very big point. She DID repent and asked for forgiveness. The last time I checked only God is perfect. Since when is it ok, as a believer, to act as if we know better than God? He offers forgiveness.... What makes us think we shouldn't just because someone has sinned? All sin is a choice and, sadly, it remains hidden for far too long in many lives. Just because WE don't know about someone else's sin doesn't mean it remains hidden from God. All your have to do is read the OT to know how God can use people IN SPITE of their sins. HE is the one who knows all and sees all. His mercies and grace are beyond bounds. Who are we to think we shouldn't forgive and show grace and mercy when God is ready, able and willing to show them to us?

[@timothyhodges705]

Leona Seller, Christians don't just wound their own, the throw them under the bus! In Galatians 5, we are commanded not to devour or consume one another. Time to let it go and let her work it out with God. She is forgiven by Him, let us do likewise and enjoy her talent she was blessed with.

[@dreamthemusicnow]

@@carolynnmarkiewicz6015 And you have never sinned? Or do you consider your sin, secret or otherwise, not as great as her sin? You are the one who has missed the point. God's mercy and grace is abundant and inexhaustible and it does not cancel out the ministry God has given her. The legalistic, unforgiving members of the body of Christ are a far bigger problem than her repented of sin. It's tragic and projects a lie to the world about the heart of God and the full cleansing of the blood of Christ.

[@biancacox9699]

Ain’t that the truth!! But many are taught this from the very pulpit of ministers who are committing atrocities behind closed doors …

[@christinecrow1410]

When I saw Sandi and Larnell Harris sing I've just seen Jesus. I cried for an hour. I love her

[@carolinebailey4005]

Same here..the best collaboration wver!!

[@carolinebailey4005]

Ever

[@noname-bf1ob]

This news (new to me only just now), moves me to compassion for Sandi. She has confessed & is forgiven & Jesus Himself has told us: "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who've trespassed against us". She is a true, gifted artist of the highest caliber. If we all knew the demands placed upon her & her gruelling schedule while she was working, plus whatever was going on behind the scenes (& the Lord knows!), the "industry" & media need to self-examine (as Sandi did) & stop trying to promote perfection. There isn't any (except in the Lord Jesus Himself). Her voice is a gift & her solos & duets so inspirational & moving. Love ya, Sandi. "He who sings prays twice!"

[@stevebeadling6131]

I am forever grateful for her and her music! Matthew 6:14-15 KJV “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: [15] But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

[@pennyyoung8726]

I am a born again Christian, 3 years older than Sandi, who really rarely listens to Christian music. I love hymns and I have listened to some of Sandy Patty’s songs, which I love! If she was in concert near me, I would love to attend and hear her sing. I think I’ll play her songs from my iPad while I’m doing my chores!

[@thetruthisthelight0910]

How can you rarely listen to Christian music a d say you are a born again Christian. We are not to really listen to secular music: it does not edify. It glorifies values other then God's. Hmmm .......

[@ronshawver6880]

@@thetruthisthelight0910 "We are not to really listen to secular music..."? lol You just broke the "stupid meter".

[@debb3362]

To make a beginning into the Christian life is better than never making the Journey at all 🙏🤗💕

[@thetruthisthelight0910]

@@ronshawver6880 That's FACTS. I didn't say NEVER, as it's ALL around us, I meant deliberately and actively and ONLY. It's interesting how deprivation of one's WANTS and FLESHLY desires always elicits comments from so called Christians. This LIFE is NOT our own. It's called LIVING holy, as God commands. We ALL fall short, but it's NOT be a sustained habit. Listening ONLY to country and rock and hip hop and jazz/blues, etc...does NOT edify Christ, evoke praise for God, or worship of God, which is what we're supposed to be doing. Duh. That should be OBVIOUS. It glorifies flesh, and sex and drinking and violence, for the most part. Now, that's the definition of stupid. 🙄

[@ronshawver6880]

@@thetruthisthelight0910 How's the weather up there in that "Holier than thou ivory tower" you're in? You equate secular music to "fleshly desires"? Here's a little inside information: some of the finest Christian people I personally know are guess what........Country Music artists. I'm a professional musician, and having played both Gospel and Country, I can tell you that all things are not what they seem. I'll just leave it right there. Have a nice holier than thou life. I'm done.

[@annettehubbard329]

Patti’s music was and is awesome! God bless her for what she brings to the body of Christ through her music. God’s love and forgiveness is extended toward her as well as everyone.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Annette hope you’re okay?

[@anniewithane2851]

I will always love Sandi Patti’s voice and believe she is forgiven. I believe many are not simply judgmental but feel those who are in ministry are held to an even higher standard because of their influence among believers and unbelievers. To whom much is given, much will be required. I understand that. I was also involved in a Christian music ministry and expected more of myself. My being used of the Lord through that ministry, even though on a much more local level, I took very seriously how I lived my life. Though I am not perfect, any more than any Christian is, I would have known that having an affair as a married woman with another married man is serious sin. It affected not only her first marriage and family but the family of her now husband who also had been married with children. There are many baby Christians would are struggling in their own marriages who look at a person who was a leader and visible example in the Church at large who chose to have an affair and hide it, then further leave her husband and marry the man who left his own family. People should never put anyone but Jesus as an example, but in the church there are those who would turn away from the church when it becomes more like the world and there is no difference in the leaders and highly visible live their lives. It is not so much judgment but the Bible makes it clear that people in ministry and visible to mature and immature believers alike are held even more responsible in how they live their lives. I do understand why the church at large responded the way some did. I learned a long time ago not to put anyone but the Lord Jesus on a pedestal. People will fall and grace will cover the greatest of sins and certainly the sin that they committed. I don’t think it was divorce that caused the controversy as much as 2 married people each leaving their families to marry each other. Divorce happens because of physical abuse or other kinds of abuse or for continual infidelity. In those cases, I don’t believe that people would have banned her music. It was not the divorce per se as it appears the narrator was saying was a no no but the awful reason for it and the families left behind on both their parts that people reacted to. I still listen to Sandi Patti and attended a concert after the scandal. But it was for the music not because I put Sandi Patti on a spiritual pedestal. I don’t think I ever did really see her in that way even before the scandal. People fail, and humility and repentance is what the Lord asks, as far as I read scripture. It is the we’ll live like the world on every day of the week and then doing the Sunday thing that I think will result in the Lord saying, depart from me I never knew you. The Bible says count the cost. Maybe quietly removing herself from the limelight and the money through Christian ministry would have been a more humble and repentant thing to do. Only God knows. I feel the same about these ministers who excuse themselves while laying the law down for others. I find it hard to listen to their teaching/preaching anymore. But that’s me. I would put the same on myself.

[@sherryv5575]

Very Well Said Annie I Agree with you 💯🔥🔥🔥❣️👑✝️🌹❣️ Let the accusers lives be thoroughly checked with a fine tooth comb, or better yet By God's All Consuming Fire. let's see if they stand in 💯 perfect standard that they have Leagalistacly, Ridgedly, & Stiff-necked held Sandy Paddi in judgement, Which IS NOT GOD NOR IS IT HIS WAYS. I would bet they live a double standard life. Time for Body of Christ To WAKE Up Time Mature In GOD'S WAYS HIS SOVEREIGN WILL PURPOSE PLANS THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT CHOOSE TO FORGIVE CHOOSE TO LOVE STOP MURDERING, AND TEARING ONE ANOTHER TO SHREDS. THIS UNGODLINESS HAS GONE ON LONG ENOUGH & I GUARANTEE THOSE THAT BELIEVE THEY ARE SPEAKING FOR GOD YOUR ARE IN DARKNESS & DECEPTION, YOUR IN NEED TO TRUE REPENTANCE & MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS LEST YOU FALL. AS IT IS IN HEAVEN LET IT BE SO HERE ON EARTH IN UNITY HARMONY LOVE JOY & 🕊️ PEACE 1 HEART, 1 MIND, 1 TONGUE, 1 SPIRIT IN SPIRIT IN TRUTH. GOD'S TRUTH NOT BASED ON MEN OR WOMEN'S FLESHLY PRESUMPTIONS OR PRECONCEIVED IDEAS.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Annie hope you’re okay?

[@JellyBean-jr8xb]

Let he, who is without sin, cast the first stone! I love her music and her beautiful voice! Bethlehem Morning still makes me feel the presence of the Lord, every time I hear it!

[@denisebruce5190]

Sandi Patty, I met in 1979-1980 at Rhema in Oklahoma. She is what Withney Houston was to us black folk. The girl can sang, thank you for your life long commitment my God continues to inhabit your life to impact the world. Thank you Sandi

[@colleenbillman5706]

Thank You Sandy for sharing your gift of a beautiful voice! I’ll always cherish the gift of tickets to your concert! Blessings to you in your new chapter!

[@icecol22]

Well,I love Sandi Patti and I have for almost my entire life(since the early 1980s).She has a beautiful singing voice.She has a tremendous gift from above and she's beautiful too.I remember how judgemental the public was to her. It infuriated me to no end. I even remember her being on Inside Edition after the affair happened. I have to say that she's been very humble and gracious about the whole thing. I support her and I have lots of her music. He who is without sin cast the first stone.She's paid her time for her mistake years ago. These judgemental people need to leave her alone. I bet that some of them have done far worse things in their own lives.

[@judyhoffman1359]

Thanks for this post!❤ I had the privilege of seeing her in concert in Redding, almost 35 years ago! I send any blessings for her and her family! Bless you all!❤

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

Hello

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Judy hope you’re okay?

[@bettypitts-hu7rz]

Sandy's voice is a Gift From God. Our God who loves and forgives. Listen to the Beautiful Anointed words in the songs Sandy sings. Don't focus on her past mistakes, as if everyone of us have made mistakes.

[@wingrdr21]

Sandi has always been anointed in her music. We all have fallen short of the glory of God...God still loves her so should we and where is the forgiveness? Love your music and you.

[@hogfarmer]

I never canceled Amy or Sandi. Love them both for the impact they’ve had on my life. Jesus didn’t cancel me.

[@marciatallman3073]

Grant and Patti are both wretches

[@lisarochester2978]

She was a blessing, loved her gift, I sang many of her songs growing up. Everyone has messed up one way or the other in their lives, that the whole point of grace and forgiveness.

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

Hello ,how are you ?

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Lisa hope you're okay?

[@monkeyflower954]

I was at Covenant College in 1981 when I saw Sandi Patti first perform We Shall Behold Him. She received a standing ovation from over 5000 students.

[@lisajames8653]

After God saved me, I listened to her and Amy Grant non-stop. Their singing and praising God kept me in line and away from old temptations.

[@thandidavis7859]

For ALL have Sinned and fallen short of the Glory! And those who haven't sinned should cast the first stone... We Love You Patty and thank you for the music.

[@davidshaw7505]

I had the privilege to see her in a small church. So professional and talented. Within a year she was doing stadiums concerts but still down to earth. Ho we I miss her beautiful music and shame on the stations that don't play her music. As as former DJ and program director I would get her more air play. And may I add she is so humble and down to earth. A real joy to be around. Please come back, we miss you Sandy

[@leamazing7738]

I loved Sandy Patty and used to sing her music. I loved her and Lionel Harris together. God bless her and continue to bless her. Unfortunately the body of Christ tends to shoot their wounded instead of restoration.

[@davepugh8815]

Larnelle Harris

[@sherryemerriman2708]

Sandi Patty has always been one of my favorite singers and I have sung many of her songs in the past. What happened to forgiveness anyway? Jesus forgave sins, no matter how big or how small. I believe God has forgiven her. Those people who still boycott her probably have sin in their lives as well. Sandi has blessed my life and has shown Jesus to me with her voice. What a wonderful lady!

[@carolsofjoy]

I thank Ya for the incredible blessing her music has been in my life. As a soprano it was difficult to find music in contemporary music and she helped me to find my voice in my own church community. We are all sinners saved by grace and I have not walked in her shoes. I don’t judge or condone her but forgive her and love her and as long as she glorified God I will praise Him with her.

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

Hello

[@terryfullertom784]

She’s just a sinner covered by grace just like we are I will always love her music

[@RustySax1949]

There isn't another singer on the planet that can sing David Clydesdale's arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner" better than Sandi Patty. I post it on my FB page every 4th of July, always getting comments from people who are stunned by her performance. Regardless of what she's been thru personally, she's got God in that wonderful voice of hers.

[@dzy4u]

Love this version. Have a daughter who could do it just like Patti's fabulous voice!

[@michaelm5601]

I had the blessing to sing in a choir that sang back up behind Patty at a simply Sunday Service. What a blessing to me , what a treasure she will always be.

[@lindadanoneberg4818]

I have one of her Christmas albums. Every song brings chills. O Holy Night is one of my favorites of hers and no one can sing it better!!!

[@sherry0987]

Listened to Patti most of all when i was first coming to Christ. So ever thankful for her music and inspiration. ❤❤

[@mikewood8680]

You can be assured that those who chose not to forgive by feigning righteousness and not buying albums were chock a block with closeted sins.

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

Hearing her sing How Great Thou Art was so amazing.

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Kathleen hope you’re okay?

[@jeanjanjawa64]

Sandy's voice is angelic it draws you to Heavenly places 🙏🏼❣

[@annabethmorris7206]

I am a Seventh Day Adventist and I still listen to her songs. Whenever I read misconceptions about Jesus in the scriptures, I remember her song," They Could Not". Her songs are a blessing to the world. Shalom.

[@roannemandap9150]

I still sing and love her songs. These songs are a blessing to people who hear them.

[@lindamurphy1821]

Sandy had wonderful Christian parents. She has had a career of blessing many of us just as they did. Sandy is still singing, just not touring. She lives in Oklahoma and has a live on Facebook every Saturday.

[@marydavis8229]

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[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@RachelLWolfe]

Sandi Patty was and still is one of my favorite Christian singers. I had all of her albums when I was a little girl, and they got a lot of use. Christians can sometimes be the worst when it comes to forgiveness of sins. If Christ forgave her then that's good enough for me.

[@rayostergard3386]

Hi Rachel hope you’re okay?

[@judydodds3837]

She has a voice that has blessed us all❤

[@renegaderunner332]

Her version of You'll Never Walk Alone is the best version of the song I have heard!

[@bettinastebner]

God has blessed Sandi with an incredible gift. I've had many of her albums but my favourite is The Friendship Company. ❤

[@bethhardaker5011]

I'm a sinner saved by grace. How is it for me to judge someone else? Love her music.

[@yolandasantiago8201]

I read her autobiography a couple of years ago. So many people's lives have many painfully jagged edges. We are not judges to condemn anyone. Her voice and music are a gift from God.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Yolanda hope you’re okay?

[@debbiehershman5165]

Best voice ever !!!!!!! Love her We must forgive. Who are we to hold her past against her???? 🌹❤️💋🙏

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Debbie hope you’re okay?

[@mhenderson3407]

Great video! Sandi Patty’s voice and music will FOREVER inspire and heal hearts all over the world!

[@jillv4006]

I went to see her in concert in the late 80’s. Still probably one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to!

[@rachelhernandez2178]

I love her voice and her songs. I hear them everyday. I feel very sorry for those self- righteous Christians who love to judge other's. We the same rod you measure you shall be measured.

[@RobertSmith-fy1be]

Hello ,how are you?

[@Huffdanny-p2n]

Hi Rachel hope you're okay?