False Teacher

Juanita Bynum

Self-proclaimed prophetess charging $1,500 for prayer courses

Biography

Juanita Bynum is an American televangelist who gained fame through her 'No More Sheets' conferences in the late 1990s. She calls herself a prophetess and claims direct revelation from God, while charging exorbitant fees for prayer courses and spiritual services. Her lavish million-dollar wedding in 2002 (later ending in domestic violence and divorce) exemplified the prosperity lifestyle she promotes. She has been criticized for 'spiritual extortion' — asking struggling believers to give money for promised blessings and breakthroughs.

Biblical Assessment

Every preacher is tested against our 5-point biblical framework. Here's how Juanita Bynum measures up:

Title & Authority

VERDICT: FAIL

Self-appointed prophetess with no biblical ordination or accountability. Claims prophetic authority to extract money from followers through 'seed faith' teachings.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 2:12, Jeremiah 23:21, 2 Peter 2:1

Gospel Message

VERDICT: FAIL

Teaches prosperity gospel — that financial giving unlocks God's blessing. Uses 'seed faith' manipulation promising that donations will produce hundred-fold returns. Replaces the gospel of grace with a transactional religion.

Scripture:

Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 8:18-23, 1 Timothy 6:5

Fruit & Lifestyle

VERDICT: FAIL

Her million-dollar televised wedding (2002) contradicted biblical simplicity. The marriage ended in domestic violence. She continues to live lavishly while asking poor followers to fund her lifestyle.

Scripture:

1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:3-4, James 5:1-6

Revelation vs. Scripture

VERDICT: FAIL

Claims prophetic revelation and charges for access to her 'expertise' in prayer. This is the spirit of Simon Magus — attempting to monetize spiritual power.

Scripture:

Acts 8:18-23, Matthew 10:8, 2 Peter 2:3

Finances & Transparency

VERDICT: FAIL

Charges $1,500 for prayer courses, asked congregation for '$1,066 restoration seeds,' and lives extravagantly. No financial accountability. Exploits the poor with promises of breakthrough.

Scripture:

Acts 8:20, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 2 Peter 2:3

Key Quotes

These statements from Juanita Bynum reveal doctrinal error.

"$1,066 — it's nothing. God personally selected 21 people in the room to sow that amount. This is a restoration seed."

— Juanita Bynum

Violates: Acts 8:18-23, 2 Peter 2:3, Matthew 10:8

Source: Church offering appeal

"I'm not charging for prayer. You're paying for my decades of expertise."

— Juanita Bynum

Violates: Matthew 10:8, Acts 8:20, Isaiah 55:1

Source: Defense of $1,499.99 prayer course

Sources & References

All assessments are based on verifiable, publicly available sources:

•No More Sheets conferences and book
•International Prayer Institute ($1,500 course)
•Julie Roys Report investigation
•Million-dollar wedding (2002) documentation

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