“Because at the end of the day, Jesus wasn’t about smoke and lights and mirrors and histrionics,” Gray said. “He was about compassion, helping the broken, the lost, the poor, the marginalized…those who were wounded and left for dead by society.”
“And so we got a lot of things we could be offended about,” he said. “And I think Druski needs to be last on the list.”
Gray suggested that if Druski’s video was put alongside videos of certain megachurch pastors, it would be hard to tell them apart “because some of that entertainment aspect has seeped into what should be and what has always been intended to be sacred services.”
“If a person works hard and they want to, you know, bless their spouse or do something like that, I’m not opposed to that, but I think what he’s speaking to is a more broad construct,” said Gray. “Something that needs to be considered is…how far above the people do you live? If you are a pastor, then your primary call is to serve.”
Gray then alluded to the public criticism he has faced over his wealth and the Lamborghini he bought his wife. “Now, you’re talking to someone who has had some measure of success and influence in this world. I’m also the person that bought a Lamborghini for his wife,” he said. “That was before I was a pastor. It just didn’t show up until after I was a senior leader, but I understood why people were offended because it is in the hearts of people that shepherds should not live above the people.”
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“I respect people’s opinions, but I believe that if any individual has a salary, they pay their taxes, particularly if you’re a Christian, pastors, they should tithe, give offerings, they should be the biggest servants,” said Gray. “I’m not opposed if you want to drive a nice car, but I am opposed if that car somehow is connected to your character and if somehow that makes you think you’re better than someone else.”
ChurchLeaders has reached out to Pastor John Gray for comment and will update this article in the event of a reply.
@tmz🚨Exclusive: Pastor to the stars John Gray III says a viral Druski skit making fun of megachurch pastors isn’t an affront to God … he says the jokes are hilarious and anyone who doesn’t like it needs to do some introspection. Full story at the link in bio.♬ original sound – TMZ
