During his online Bible study Tuesday night, Southall assured his church that he had spoken with the church’s deacon board and they were aware that he was going on with the livestream.
“God has a way of, regardless of how heavy the trial is, how tormentous the moment is, he will give it order. And in giving it order, he will give you an increase in your anointing,” Southall said during the online Bible study.
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“The anointing does not come because of my goodness,” Southall later preached. “And I need church folk to recognize that. None of us are perfect…The anointing don’t come because of perfection…The only way you’re gonna get it is by the will of God.”
Ending the study earlier than usual, Southall said, “I just got a lot going on, and I thank God for it. I need you all to keep me in prayer.”
He did not speak directly to his sentencing during the video.
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At the time of this article, First Emanuel Baptist, which has campuses in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, has not responded to request for comment.
