Eddie Long — Quotes Examined
False TeacherMegachurch bishop who campaigned against homosexuality and settled civil lawsuits alleging he coerced young men into sexual relationships. Quotes documented with Scripture references for discernment.
View full biblical assessment →"I've been accused. I'm under attack. I want you to know, as I said earlier, I am not a perfect man, but this thing, I'm going to fight."
Source: Sermon to New Birth congregation, September 26, 2010. Long vowed to fight the lawsuits but ultimately settled out of court for millions.
Scripture: Proverbs 28:13 — He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
"I feel like David against Goliath, but I've got five rocks and I haven't thrown one yet."
Source: Sermon to New Birth congregation, September 26, 2010. Long compared himself to David — but settled without ever 'throwing a rock.'
Scripture: Romans 2:1 — Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.
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