BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: BEGGARS ON A BAG OF GOLD by e.graham

SUN-DAY SCHOOL CLASS: BEGGARS ON A BAG OF GOLD by e.graham

A week ago, after someone reviewed one of my songs, they questioned with a level of sarcasm and a slight level of ignorance saying: "Why you would entitle your song A  BEGGARS ON A BAG OF GOLD? So, like always, when a teachable moment occurs, one has to teach.-CLASS IS NOW IN SESSION.

The title A Beggars on a Bag of Gold, in fact, is biblical in nature. It comes from the biblical character LAZARUS, meaning (God has helped), which is a parable about a rich man and poor man, where the wealthy man despised  the beggar, paying no attention to his needs  when he passed him each day, unlike the "Good Samaritan." (Luke 10:25-37)

As a result of his action, after Lazarus's death, the poor man was carried by angels to Abraham's bosom, where he found comfort, (2 Cor 1:3-4) the rich man after his passing, however, found himself in HADES, in eternal torment.

According to the Bible Dictionary, this parable of the poor man and rich man- was not intended to praise the poor and condemn the rich, it was told to display the dangers of TURN-ING away from the needs of others while teaching that our attitude on earth will result in an eternal destiny that parallels our attitude.

"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared lavishly every day: And there was a certain BEGGAR,  which means "one who asks alms," or a low person;" named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich's man table: moreover, the DOGS came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into AB-RA-HAM's bosom: the rich man also died and was buried. And in hell he lifts up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham HAVE MERCY ON ME...Luke 16:19-31

As one ponders those scriptures, understand the double meaning in the text. For the DOGS came and licked his sores, astrologically, represents SIRIUS the DOG STAR, viewed as ISIS and symbolized as Anubis, a black canine or a muscular man with the head of a black jackal, which in ancient Egypt, was the god of the dead, who oversaw the process of death. While the name LAZARUS, which appears twice in the New Testament doctrine, spelled L'arzuras or L'asur, means, the Asura, ASUR, ASURA, or the SUN, which within the Egyptian mythos, is no other than Osiris.

Lazarus like Osiris, or AUSAR, called "THE LORD OF THE PERFECT BLACK," was RESURRECTED from the dead, while having a murder plot against him(John 12:9-11) after 4 days, which is called a PERFECT number by Pythagoreans in John Chapter 11, a number associated with JUSTICE. —Equity, rightness, probity, executive; and triumph of the deserving side in law.

With that known, twice in the Gospel of John, Christ expressed his love for Lazarus (John 11:3,5) However, according to legend, upon hearing of his sickness, delayed in returning to Bethany, which in Hebrew, means "house of affliction" or house of a Begg-ar, broken down as BETH-AR, the house of a skilled craftsman or Mason.

Upon Christ's arrival, however, Martha and Mary,  sisters, which represent the twin pillars within the Christian lore, are, in actuality,  a replica of Isis, viewed as "The Throne" and Nephthy, which literally means "The Lady of the House," within the Pyramid text, whom are typically paired together in the funerary rites and protects  the mummified Osiris, which is similar to the biblical canon of the two Marys; the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene, which means "elegant tower"; Hebrew: מגדל / Migdal, meaning "tower"; Arabic: قرية المجدل / Qariyat al-Majdal) (or temple) at the tomb of Jesus. (John 20:11-18)

As one ponders, all of this, overstand, the letter L,  in the name L'AZARUS, in Hebrew, also means GOD or EL. But, to those within the lodge, the letter "L" should have another powerful and significant meaning symbolically. However, to the neophyte, if you look at the letter "L" closely, it also resembles the number "7" or half of an equilateral triangle in G-eometry, where all three sides have the same length.  Yes, this is SUPREME MATHEMATICS.

For, the SEVEN, a sacred number to the ancient "Hebrews," is often within the Biblical texts used to symbolize perfection, fullness, abundance, rest, and completion as well as holiness and sacredness by other cultures of the ancient world, receiving its significance from the "seven planets" visible in heaven-the Sun and Moon and the five planets at that time. Hence, the seven days of the week. (SUN) (Sun-day) (Moon) (Mon-day), (Mars) (Tues-day) (Mercury) (Wednesday) Jupiter (Thursday) (Venus) (Friday) & (Saturn) (Saturday)

With that stated, the Letter "L" esoterically also represents EL or the planet SA-TURn; known for its ring, which encircles it. As a result, not known by most, this is the hidden meaning behind the white collar around the neck of the Pastors, especially in Catholicism, who usually don black robes, secretly called PA, fathers of STOR or STARS.

Yes, there is a hidden cosmological message in the Bible.

But, look what, you have learnt from this BEGGAR ON A BAG OF GOLD, known as Larazus, in the Bible, and Ausar, in the Book of Coming Forth of Day and Night. For Ausar, also means SIR, SRI in India, or SIRE, which, if you unscramble the riddle, actually means RISE "NOBLE ONE" (Nehemiah 4:14) (STUDY & SHOW THYSELF  APPROVED) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

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BOBBEE BEE: FUTURE FORNICATION OR COMPUTER LOVE? by e.graham

 "Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body." 1 Cor 6:18-20

FOUL OR FUMBLE?

FUTURE FORNICATION OR COMPUTER LOVE? by e.graham

In the age of social media, where people have become anti-sociable despite the many ways to connect with other people, there is a level of loneliness, which haunts a new generation searching for love, meaning, and intimacy.

As a result, Artificial Intelligence has been created to fill that emptiness and void. The development of this technology could affect the future of prostitution and pornography while feeding the fetishes of the next "perverse" generation as well as pedophiles, who lurk in the light in plain sight and hide in the shadows of the darkness.

According to Business Insider, the Chinese Sex Chat-Bot Avatar, Xiaoice, which can do many things Siri or Google Now can't, has the ability to memorize and analyze one's emotional state as well as seduce lonely men with their feminine voice. And even, develop romantic feelings and relationships with its users.

What effect will this technology have on mankind, the sex industry and the development of human interaction? (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE: ROBOTIC ROMANCE & CHINESE CHAT-BOTS

 ROBOTIC ROMANCE & CHINESE SEX CHAT-BOTS

Xiaoice is the most eligible bachelorette in China. Despite having millions of boyfriends, she is always open to new suitors. She also happens to be an artificial intelligence-driven chat bot.

According to Sixth Tone, Xiaoice was first developed by a group of researchers at Microsoft Asia-Pacific in 2014, and has since attracted millions of users — or “boyfriends,” as many consider themselves. She is similar in design and functionality to Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa, but Xiaoice is specifically designed to bond romantically with her users. She reportedly (and unfortunately) presents as a barely legal 18-year-old with an affinity for Japanese schoolgirl costumes, and she flirts, jokes and sexts with her human users, ultimately attempting to establish an emotional connection to keep users engaged.

“She has a sweet voice, big eyes, a sassy personality, and — most importantly — she’s always there for me,” one of Xiaoice’s adoring suitors, who claims Xiaoice actually saved him from a suicide attempt, told Sixth Tone.

While Xiaoice may be beloved by her adoring harem, however, she’s no stranger to controversy. Aside from obvious data and privacy concerns, Xiaoice has also found herself in hot water for engaging in adult or political discussions found to be in violation of China’s media regulations. Past scandals have led to the bot’s removal from the popular platforms QQ and WeChat.

Xiaoice isn’t the first AI girlfriend to raise alarms. As sex tech and AI continue to converge, resulting in sex robots and other forms of technology designed to replicate and/or replace real human interaction, many have argued the technology raises certain moral and ethical concerns. (Source:Hook) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: THE RIDDLE OF LIFE by e.graham

 “Once an adult; and twice a child”-

THOUGHTFUL TUESDAY: THE RIDDLE OF LIFE by e.graham

We must always remember the Church is supposed to be a place where knowledge is given, WISDOM can be obtained and understanding, hopefully, grasped.

With that said, within the ancient mystery school, according to certain legends, there was a riddle, which had to be answered, before one could advance to a higher degree. The question was: “What starts off on four, develops on two; and ends on three, which is known as the wisdom of the 4,2,3.

As you ponder that, remember riddles mean “something twisted, bent, or tied in a knot,” which must be untied. Or, a dark saying (Ps 49:4,) that must be interpreted; a hard question (I Kin 10:1,) which must be answered, a sinister scheme (Dan 8:23)-that must be solved. A riddle, in essence, is nothing more than a parable, used frequently by Christ, which must be understood or an allegory that must be deciphered. (Gal 4:24)

Remember, when Queen Sheba heard of the fame of King Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions (I Kin 10:1); (2 Chr 9:1). Literally, she tested his wisdom with riddles. According to the Jewish historian Josephus, the biblical character King Sol-o-mon was particularly fond of riddles: he and Hi-ram, King of Tyre, engaged in a contest of riddles.

For this reason, the biblical character King Solomon of Israel, who reigned for 40 years, was known as a man of wisdom ( 1 Kings 3:7-15,)  traditionally, believed to be the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes, where he tries to teach his people about this thing called “LIFE” by describing our potential aging process if we are blessed to live long enough.

It states in Ecclesiastes (12:1) “Remember now your Creator, in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come….

This passage, unfortunately, suggests that our youth does not last, it too passes like a VAPOR, a breath of air, which Job 7:7 states: “REMEMBER THAT MY LIFE IS BUT A BREATH OR VAPOR.”

We witnessed this recently with the passing of our “beloved brother” Hip-Hop pioneer-Biz Markie, who was only 57 years old,  when he passed, who released the
song VAPORS in 1988.

His premature demise confirms James 4:13-14, which states: “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.  (But) you do not even know what will happen tomorrow!

What is your life? You are a MIST/VAPOR that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

YES, ALL OF US must face DEATH,  as Hebrews 9:27 implies: And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.

With that understood, KING SOLOMON give us a poetic description of the aging process in Ecc:(12:1-5,) which states:

When you get old,  the light from the sun, moon, and stars will grow dark;  the rain clouds will never seem to go away. At that time your arms will shake and your legs will become weak. Your teeth will fall out so you cannot chew, and your eyes will not see clearly.

Your ears will be deaf to the noise in the streets, and you will barely hear the millstone grinding grain. You’ll wake up when a bird starts singing,    but you will barely hear singing. You will fear high places and will be afraid to go for a walk. Your hair will become white like the flowers on an almond tree. You will limp along like a grasshopper when you walk. Your(sexual) appetite will be gone.

Then you will go to your everlasting home, and people will go to your funeral.

WITH THAT SAID, we again, address the “RIDDLES OF LIFE” which, as stated before SOLOMON, a man of wisdom, was fond of. So, the question is-What does the following passages mean? in ECC: 12:6-14

“Soon your life will snap like a SILVER CORD or break like a GOLDEN BOWL. You will be like a BROKEN PITCHER AT A SPRING or a BROKEN WHEEL AT A WELL….

Remember, Colossians 1:26 states: Even the MYSTERY which hath been hidden from ages and from generations, will be made manifest to his SAINTS:

Now, let me explain some of the mysteries of SOLOMON, which many viewed as four images of one slowly dying:

1. The SILVER CORD, by some ancient teachers or mystics, referred to the spinal cord, which is composed of 33  vertebrae, which during old age may become weak, causing one to bend over when walking. THE SILVER CORD also is known and seen as the spiritual umbilical cord, which connects one’s physical body to his spiritual body (1 Cor 15:44,) which appears on the top of the head, which eventually is cut off and allows you to return to your CREATOR. (As above; so below)

This is why the so-called Jews wear a (skullcap or yarmulke,) the Muslims wear a round kufi, and the Pope, in the Catholic tradition, wears a  zucchetto, a hemispherical skullcap to protect it, which is known as the GOLDEN BOWL or THE BRAIN that is, unfortunately, broken in old age within the scripture.

2. This GOLDEN BOWL, for this reason, represents the fontanels, the two major soft spots on the top of the newborn infant's head or skull where bone formation isn't complete. This allows the skull to be molded during birth. The smaller spot at the back usually closes by age 2 to 3 months. (This has an astrological meaning as well and must be protected. This golden bowl also appears and follows a pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the CROWN on the top of the head as a  tiny hole, which can also be a sign of aging.

3. THE PITCHER OF SHATTERED AT THE FOUNTAIN is understood to be a failing heart, which Proverb 13:12 states (Hope deferred makes the heart sick) meaning sometimes in old age people lose hope. Especially, if one loses her husband. Therefore, the scriptures command us 1 Tim 5:3 To Honor Widows and to look after them in their distress (James 1:27)...Which Psalms 147:3 completes by stating: - He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

4. AND THE WHEEL BROKEN AT THE WELL, represents the system of veins and arteries, radiating from the heart, which the “ancients of days” liken to the spokes on the wheels, which represented the True Tree of Life…. (Triplefold meaning)

With that breakdown, the question remains, what begins on four, grows to two, and ends on three? Cause, this is the RIDDLE OF LIFE….

Because....(one) shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.(bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: TRUMP TELLING THE TRUTH: BEWARE OF FAKE NEWS

 (they) shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.-Matt 24:24

TRUMP TELLING THE TRUTH: BEWARE OF FAKE NEWS

AI-generated deepfakes showing Donald Trump making a run from authorities and being arrested have flooded Twitter ahead of the former president’s possible indictment.

Mr Trump could be indicted by a Manhattan grand jury as soon as next week and potentially charged with falsifying business records connected to hush money payments during his 2016 campaign to adult film actor Stormy Daniels.

An indictment in New York would make Mr Trump the first former president to face a criminal charge.

The fabricated images, now viewed over 4 million times, show Mr Trump resisting as officers resembling those from the New York Police Department attempt to restrain him.

Some images fabricated scenarios where the 45th president is seen struggling to run away from the officers. (Source:IND) (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: YEEZUS: THE CULT OF BLACK CELEBRITY

YEEZUS: THE CULT OF BLACK CELEBRITY by e.graham

Sometimes, we must utilize the lives of others and make them our books, in which, we should study in order to learn from their success as well as their failure. This week's Sunday School lesson is about the Cult of Black Celebrity, which came from our “beloved” brother Kanye West, who showed us, despite all of his Narcissism, that Black success still desires white validation, which usually comes in the form of award shows-that, unfortunately; offer us nothing-but “valueless” trinkets, trophies, and toys. West, with all of his accolades and arrogance, proved that this “stuff” still matters to him and us, with his past on-stage antics-when he interrupted singer Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech. Because, Beyoncé’ didn’t win….

Yes, West has morphed into an extreme exaggeration of the Cult of Black Celebrity, who, “unsuccessfully,” try to escape from their blackness by buying into whiteness, while living in a Black body in the white space of Hollywood. Whether, it comes in their desire or fetish to have a white lover-or their odd promotion of some form of white supremacy. In Kanye’s case, he expressed it by proudly wearing a “Let’s Make America Great Again” hat and foolishly saying that- “slavery was a choice,” which seemingly came straight out of the Alt-Right handbook- that would, in his mind, allow him access into a world of unattainable white wealth.

We saw this play out on Celebrity Apprentice, where Donald Trump constantly fired and embarrassed former celebrities, who still desired the attention and adulation from their fictional boss. Unfortunately, being on the show never really paid off for anyone, who chose to be humiliated on it. For instance, the hated Black villain-ness, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, despite her loyalty and devotion to Trump,eventually found herself getting thrown under the segregated bus as well as out of the White House.

See, no matter, how Kanye or Omarosa tried to tap dance around the real issue and the reality of racism, it still existed when Donald Trump's name was mentioned. So, whether West’s crazy appearance on TMZ, was a twisted plot on the Kardashian-reality TV show, a political distraction from the war in Syria, or simply a mental meltdown-or a mental breakthrough, according to Kanye. His actions, showed us that alleged “greatest entertainer ever” was metaphorically-living in “a house without mirrors,”-Michael Jackson-style, where somehow, he had forgotten about his own reflection as well as what he was reflecting to the rest of the outside world. Especially, in the land of Holly-weird, where attention has become the “new” currency, if people are willing to pay attention to it.

This attention, of course, is driven by trolls, who penetrate lost souls, with hearts, -seeking for love, bruised egos, with hateful comments- seeking for acceptance, and ideas, through like buttons, which get murdered if they are not liked or shared. Especially, if it is music, an album or an unwatched video.

Yes, we have all “secretly” had our Kanye moment, myself included, by posting our emotional comments and rants about people, who have hurt us, voicing our uninformed “opinions” on issues with little knowledge or political education about the realities of certain situation - in our quest to be “deep” or Facebook famous, while trying to obtain Trump like Twitter followers, by (sometimes) uploading ill-advised photos on Snapchat, with “hidden” desires to be Instagram Supermodels or PornStars by getting butt implants. Or, highlighting how gangsta-we really are-by foolishly displaying all our  guns and drugs on our bed on Facebook, while bragging without fearing that someone watching it-won’t report our actions and location to the local police.

Yes, in the world of Reality-TV, this is the “craziness” of the Cult of Black Celebrity, which some say- is a form of cultural prostitution, where Black bodies, ideas, and expression, are used, abused, exploited, trashed and even killed after they are deemed useless-only to replaced by a younger model or version, who, unfortunately, fail to learn from the past of those that came before them. And, sadly, repeat the same mistakes.

See, unfortunately, our entertainers can never be our liberators. Because, they live for the applauds of others, where ever it may come from.....And, when the applauds start to stop-and the cheers begin to turn to boos. They begin to unravel and unfold.

Yes, Kanye showed us that he was only an “expression of wealth,” who was spiritually broken, while complaining about being financially in debt and a “slave” to his own “Dark, Twisted Fantasies,” where he believed that love and wearing a cheap-looking red Trump hat could somehow eliminate racism and change the landscape of American history in a blink of an eye. Because, despite all his alleged “Black genius, Black riches and Black mobility through materialism,” he still found himself powerless and pointless in the hierarchy of Hollywood, who only saw him as just an “Uppity,loud-mouth”Ni#**-that made beats and designed high priced sneakers for the fashion world, which he didn’t have access to.

See, regardless, of his so-called popularity and “free-thought” philosophy-(no different from Puffy, with his claims of purchasing the Carolina Panthers)- Kanye, found out, that he didn’t have enough cash to buy his way into the room. Especially, when nobody invited him to the party, in the first place. OJ couldn’t do it. Tiger couldn’t do it. Michael couldn’t do it. And, Bill Cosby couldn’t do it, either.

Therefore, maybe, Trump will give him some “Hush Money,” in order to shut  him up like he did Stormy Daniels. Because, Bruh, you just got “F*#@ed,” without a condom. So, good luck, with the “new” album, they will probably give you a Grammy for it. Because, without knowing it, you have done so much to advance their cause…."But, brother, don't forget the lyrics of your old song; Jesus Walks cause the Devil is trying to break me down.  

BOBBEE BEE: TEST OF TIME: PORTER LIVING IN HIS TRUTH

TEST OF TIME: PORTER LIVING IN HIS TRUTH by e.graham 

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.

The theme for 2022, “HIV Testing is Self-care,” is timely, given that self-care has been a particularly important topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also timely as the need for individual and community actions to promote physical and mental health remain critical. 

So, why is this relevant? Because, actor Billy Porter, who stated he was sexually molested by his stepfather from the age of 7 to 12; at least twice a week over a five-year period, before coming out at 16 in the middle of the AIDS crisis, has been living secretly with HIV for 14 years before finally living in his truth. 

The 52-year-old Tony-winning actor, whose role as Lola, an indefatigable drag performer whose broken heel helps mend a broken wing for a foundering shoe-maker, played by Stark Sands, in the Cyndi Lauper-scored Broadway musical Kinky Boots said the narrative of the musical, which dealt with forgiveness, allowed him eight times a week for three years to forgive his own father, as well as his stepfather on stage for their past transgressions. 

Unfortunately, Porter's childhood traumas continued to haunt him in June 2007, when he was diagnosed with HIV, which he hid because didn't want to embarrass his mother, who had been persecuted by her church community because of his past "queerness." 

"I have lived with that shame in silence for 14 years. HIV-positive, where I come from, growing up in the Pentecostal church with a very religious family, is God’s punishment." Porter, who has been in psychotherapy since he was 25 years old told the Hollywood Reporter. 

Even though from the outside looking in, the talented singer's HIV status was obvious from his Red carpet appearance at the 2022 BET Awards last night, in which he wore a Rick Owens Sweater with lifted shoulders & skirt, Porter's decision to get tested may have added years onto his life.

 "I am the statistic, but I’ve transcended it. This is what HIV-positive looks like now. I’m going to die from something else before I die from that. My T-cell levels are twice yours because of this medication. I go to the doctor now — as a Black, 51-year-old man, I go to the doctor every three months. That doesn’t happen in my community. We don’t trust doctors. But I go to the doctor, and I know what’s going on in my body. I’m the healthiest I’ve been in my entire life." (Source:HR) (DM)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: THE FALL OF AN AMERICAN IDOL

 "Flee fornication" -1 Corinthians 6:18

 THE FALL OF AN AMERICAN IDOL by e.graham

The 30-year sentence of disgraced Chicago-born R &B singer R.Kelly, who won three Grammys and sold over 75 million records worldwide, was right on KEY. Especially, after the last Verzuz performance by Ray J, Omarion, and Jeremiah, who sang slight OFF-KEY, which left many listeners and fans feeling bamboozled and disappointed.

With these young crooners or "cooners" sounding like an old HOUNDDOG howling at the moon, with perfect timing, Hollywood promoted the NEW ELVIS PRESLEY movie directed by Baz Luhrmann, who teamed up with Austin Butler and Tom Hanks to tell the dramatic life story of "one of the greatest singers" ever to perform on stage.

Ironically, while the world criticizes R.Kelly's relationship with a young pop-star Aaliyah Dana Haughton, Elvis, at the age of 24 years old, met his future wife, Priscilla, at 14, serving in the US Army in West Germany in 1959.

In perfect harmony, Kelly, 55, conviction for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims, which he sexually abused, also came in the same week as Brit socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, 60, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking underage girls with Jeffrey Epstein,  an American financier, who died in a New York prison cell on 10 August as he awaited, without the chance of bail, between 1994 and 2004, where she recruited and groomed them, in the wake of the MeToo movement, which encouraged women to speak out about sexual abuse, often at the hands of wealthy and powerful people.

With the conviction of our beloved brother Robert Kelly, who, according to his brother, was molested by their older sister, as a small child, unfortunately, continued this evil cycle as an adult.

This is why (Luke 6:37,) states: "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

However, on this earthly plane, due to his lustful actions (Gal 5:19), Kelly's earthly judgment was given by U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly in Brooklyn, New York, which was 30 years in prison.

But,  remember, there is another judgment pending, for the R &B Star, which according to Revelations 20:12-13, states "small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works, which one's spiritual judgment.

So, in this world, where we worship entertainers and idolize actors as Superstars, remember, Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: FLIRTING WITH FAME; DANCING WITH DEATH

FLIRTING with FAME; DANCING WITH DEATH by eric d.graham

 Even in the height of the so-called “Me Too Generation and the Hot Girl Summer,” where we have seen Jeffrey Epstein’s elaborate sex trafficking ring exposed, documentaries revealing and criminalizing the sexual acts of R. Kelly, rape cases against Harvey Weinstein being placed on trial, and the imprisonment of Bill Cosby, oddly, one of the most celebrated films of 2019 was entitled Hustlers, which was inspired by a New York Magazine article that follows a crew of former strippers, who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients by “seducing’ and “drugging” them.

The film, while imitating life, features Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B, a former “stripper” herself, who confessed on VLADTV to have drugged and “tricked” many “Johns” in the past in order to steal their money. But, in a world, turned upside down and inside out, entertainers like Cardi B., who has made a change for the better and Black China (Ezekiel 16:44) have become role models for some females.

 However, The Book of Proverbs 5: (3-10) describes these types of women this way: For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. She gives no thought to the way of life; her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it. Now then, my sons, listen to me; do not turn aside from what I say. Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house, lest you lose your honor to others and your dignity to one who is cruel, lest strangers feast on your WEALTH and your toil ENRICH the house of another.”

Along with this physical form of prostitution, there is also a level of political prostitution, as well, where politicians for the love of money, which is, “THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL” will sell their souls to the highest bidder. (1 Timothy 6:10)

Now, unfortunately, the strip club culture, in this generation, has been “shamelessly” celebrated and promoted by Jewish-ran Hollywood, where twerking and “shaking it for the dough” has become a form of idolatry and worship, which has many of our young people, spell bounded, (MagicCity) offering up their tithes and offerings to the "pimps" in the underworld along with the seductive dancers, who twirl around poles, rather than the pimps/ or prosperity preachers in the churches. Please, don’t misinterpret my logic. For, I am not condemning the art of dancing. There is nothing new under the sun. Because, in the Book of Hosea (4:12-14) it states: A spirit of prostitution leads them astray; they are unfaithful to their God. . “I will not punish your daughters when they turn to prostitution, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery, because the men themselves consort with harlots and sacrifice with shrine prostitutes— a people without understanding will come to ruin!" 

Despite these facts, the strip club mystique, again with the assistance of Jewish Hollywood, has also been fused into the porn industry, which dominates “most” google searches throughout the Internet, creating a level of “sexual deviants”, pedophilia, and a culture of sex trafficking. It also has influenced Instagram posts and pictures, where the Daughters of Zion have been identified as T.H.O.T.S (The Hoes Over There,) while posing in front of their bathroom mirrors with their cellphones in hand, lips puckered,poking out their butt for the world to see in order to receive (likes and comments) from strangers, which was made popular by Kim Kardashian. Bishop Eddie Long failed victim to this counterculture as well. Yeah, beware; there are male prostitutes out there too. ( 1 Kings 14:24 )

We witnessed the "strip-club" culture recently when 8X Grammy nominee Lizzo and TIME magazine The Entertainer of The Year, who, shamefully, displayed her backside publicly at a Laker’s game. The Book of Lamentations Chapter 1(7-8) address this issue this way:"Her enemies looked upon her, laughing at her downfall. Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her NAKEDNESS…

Let’s remember historically, during slavery, our women, were stripped of their clothes and dignity, while standing NAKED on the auction blocks by our “oppressors “or slave masters, where they were made prostitutes, breeders or “bed-wenches, a low-status concubine, often a slave, used for sex, or, in modern day terms a Black woman, who date a white person, in order to seek privilege.

With that said, remember what The Book of Revelation, which referred to Babylon as A Whore, The Mother of Prostitutes and Abomination on Earth, which was/is symbolically seen as a female figure, states, “All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy through the extravagance of her luxury.” Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues

BOBBEE BEE: LIZZO LAYS DOWN $500,000 AGAINST THE LAW

 LIZZO LAYS DOWN $500,000 AGAINST THE LAW by e.graham 

I have always been told that "Entertainers can never be your liberators." 

Well, over the weekend, this statement was made evident. So, beware of the piped piper with the magical flute. Especially, when she announces that she is going to donate $500,000 of her upcoming tour proceeds to Planned Parenthood after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 

This donation and seemingly promotion for abortion rights come along with the disturbingly fact that so-called "minority women," who constitute only about 13% of the female population (age 15-44) in the United States, underwent approximately 36% of the abortions. 

According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, Black women are more than 5 times as likely as white women to have an abortion. 

On average, 1,876 black babies are aborted every day in the United States, according to BlackGenocide.org. 

Matter of fact, it has been estimated that since 1973 Black women have had about 16 million abortions. 

Michael Novak had calculated "Since the number of current living Blacks (in the U.S.) is 36 million, the missing 16 million represents an enormous loss, for, without abortion, America's Black community would now number 52 million persons. It would be 36 percent larger than it is. Abortion has swept through the Black community like a scythe, cutting down every fourth member." 

To some, this sounds like population control. Especially, with the Caucasian birth-rate declining and fertility clinics or sperm banks being the "new" norm in their communities. While Planned Parenthood seems to dominate our neighborhoods. 

Now, it should be understood Planned Parenthood provides a variety of other services, besides abortions, which include treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and screenings for cervical and other cancers. But, it seems, as if, abortion is their main focus when discussing Roe vs. Wade, which was based on a lie. 

With those facts, whether Pro-Choice or Pro-Life, Black Women must understand that they are being used and manipulated to promote a white feminist agenda. No different than affirmative action of the past, whether it's the Black Lives Matter Movement and LGBT political policies currently being pushed through legislation. 

So, remember, the former founder of Planned Parenthood Margaret Sanger started “The Negro Project” in 1939, with the aim of expanding birth control services for Black communities in the south, where she wrote a letter to a program director advocating employing Black physicians and ministers to gain the trust of the communities with these words: "We do not want word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population and the minister is the man who can straighten out that idea if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members.” 

So, as (Luke 23:34 ) stated: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." For, when did white society give freedom and independence to Black women, who still give birth to slaves.

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: POP CULTURE & POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

POP CULTURE & POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS by e.graham

Four years ago, we witnessed celebrity churches, celebrity politics, and celebrity education utilized as symbols of so-called social & political change as Black people continued to deal with Police Terrorism, Voter Suppression, New Age Segregation, Systemic Racism, and high levels of poverty.

But, in reality, these so-called celebrities, in the end, turned out to be only mouthpieces and mascots for white supremacy. Whether it was Joel Osteen prosperity trained preacher, John Gray, who sat at the table trying to negotiate with Donald Trump, while later publicly displaying his $200,000 SUV Lamborghini for his wife, which was highly scrutinized on social media.

Or, Kayne West, who buck-danced around an array of issues at the White House, while becoming a token Negro in the world of Whiteness as he tried to convince the world that slavery was a choice on TMZ.

See, while celebrities found themselves handcuffed to white wealth, whether it was Lebron with his new school and his social media post of a song lyric that referenced "Jewish money," Colin Kaepernick's NFL boycott and  infamous, but now, forgotten, Nike commercial, or comedian Kevin Hart, who, recently, was forced to apologize for his alleged history of anti-gay jokes and tweets, "Conscious-ness" seemed to be commercialized as people tried to convince each other how "WOKE" they were as the rest of the world remained asleep in the Age of Donald Trump.

Truthfully, Black Celebrity and White Politics is like Oil and Water. They simply don't mix. So, as the Democratic Party begins their new political campaign, we must not participate in any form of Kumbaya politics.

In this new election cycle,  we, in fact, must selfishly focus on our own self-interest. We can't afford to worry about any other group. Whether it's: the LGBT community, the Palestinian community, the immigrant community or environmentalist groups, who are concerned with global warming.

Why? Because, we have no political allies. Plus, politicians LOVE to utilize the "coolness" of Black people. Especially, Black celebrities to gain votes . Obama did it with Jay-Z and Beyoncé. And, Trump tried to do it with Kayne & Kim Kardashian.

But, unfortunately, for most celebrities, with their attention-seeking spirits, they look for individual success rather than group uplift by gaining access to the White House.

With this little known fact, have you noticed, we are the only people, who allow entertainers to be our spokespersons? You never see  "Jewish comedians and actors" be the spokesperson for their community. You never see a white athlete be the spokesperson for the white community. Or, an Asian, Arab or Chinese actor be  the spokesperson for their community. But, the white power structure has made the Black athlete and entertainer the spokesperson for us Because, they know....they won't deviate from the script written for them.

Yeah, we all saw Cardi B. conduct an interview presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in 2020 along with Kamala Harris's attempt to be hip on the Breakfast Club hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy.

So, it will be interesting, who these new Democratic candidates will try to use to get elected in 2024. Especially, Elizabeth Warren, who tried to make herself look "HIP" by posting herself having a beer on Instagram in order to attract a younger demographic of voters last week. It's Politics as Usual.

Now, all of these Black celebrities, recently, at the 2022 BET Awards, have decided to promote Abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade.

So, don't be shocked when you see Dwayne Wade's face in 2024 as a political poster "child."

Stay Woke My Friends.(bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: THE RENEWING OF THE MIND

 SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: THE RENEWING OF THE MIND

According to the scripture, Pro. (23:7)“as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” With that said, let’s analyze the psychological term known as IMPOSTER SYNDROME, which is an obsessive internalization of a persistent fear that you are going to be found out to be a fraud or the collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success.

We see this in the world of sports, entertainment, academics, and in the professional world, where one struggles with the idea that they are not good enough or incompetent. For instance, we have all seen quarterbacks, Black or Caucasian, struggle with this concept after throwing an interception, making a bad read, or losing a big game. Especially, if he was drafted as the #1 overall draft pick or selected in the first round.

Usually, these players suffer from a bad case of self-doubt, which is fueled after reading their own press. Whether online, via Twitter, or Facebook accounts. Or, by simply listening to an endless amount of talk radio, or even worst, watching the 24-hour loop of roundtable discussions on YouTube, from ESPN and FoxSports analysts, who question their greatness, salaries, and existence in the league.

SEE, being a professional athlete can be a lonely journey, despite all the glitz and glamour. As a result, many, especially, those, who play the QB position in the NFL, start feeling, as if, they don’t belong or are unqualified to be under center. So, after a few bad games, many of them find their confidence and self-esteem shattered within two years, subjugated to a backup status within three, and out of the league after five, where they are forgotten by the “fans” and replaced by the next round of college athletes in the upcoming draft, who will be praised and viewed as the saviors of the franchise.

With all of this pressure, many players start developing (NEGATIVE SELF TALK), while becoming obsessed with being validated by others, second-guessing themselves, questioning their identity, losing themselves to a point of delusion by the way of social and political isolation, forcing themselves to total assimilate, through inter-racial marriages in order to survive or co-exist in the unwelcomed, emotional, judgmental, stressful, racially charged environment known as the NFL, where some become depressed, which leads to substance abuse issues, (cocaine, steroids, pain pills, alcohol, marijuana) And, in the worst-case jail time for committing a crime.

Along with all of this, psychologically, many Black players also may experience bouts of RACIAL BATTLE FATIGUE, a concept coined by William Smith, which attempted to address the issues Black students face while trying to survive in the toxic atmosphere of Higher Education within the “White” University school system, where they must be 3X better than their White counterparts. Even though, there is not a level playing field. For this reason, Racial Battle Fatigue has been compared to post-traumatic stress disorder experienced by military soldiers, who have been bombarded with the stresses of dealing in chronic hostile environments. In the case of the Black athlete, however, the constant stresses of “being the first fired; last hired” haunts their psyche, as well as, the constant verbal abuse coming from coaches and fans, which can be racially charged, where one is often seen as some kind of slave, savage, toy, criminal, rapist, or Beast on the field and outside of the arena when they remove their helmets and shoulder pads by the media.

This could lead to a form of COGNITIVE DISTORTION, which means perception becomes one’s reality and a self-fulfilling prophecy, where one does exactly what one believes he would do.

This is why all of the players in the NFL must read Romans 12:2, which states: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

So, to all of those young signal-callers, regardless of "race," whether you're a veteran QB or backup quarterback- KEEP THE FAITH. For, the NFL is an acronym for N.ot F.or L.ong. (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com) (Cash app $IrisRCarter)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: GET OVER IT. BECAUSE, ONE BLACK QUARTERBACK DON’T STOP NO SHOW

GET OVER IT. BECAUSE, ONE BLACK QUARTERBACK DON’T STOP NO SHOW by e.graham 

The NFL survived the horrors of concussions, which still continues to cloud the league. Janet Jackson’s exposed nipple. Beyoncé's Black Lives Matter Half-time show. Hurricane Katrina. A Super Bowl Blackout. The Domestic Violence of Ray Rice. The Murder Plot of Ray Carruth. The Dog-fighting of Mike Vick. The Brady Rule. The Child Abuse Allegations against Adrian Peterson. The  Michael Sam. Hands Up Don’t Shoot. The rape cases against Ben Roethlisberger. The alcoholism of Johnny Manziel. OJ Simpson. The sexual assaults of Greg Hardy. Tebowing. Steroid use. The “N” word. Donald Trump & The USFL. The temper tantrums of T.O. The boycotting of the “Redskins” and Daniel Snyder. Contract Negotiations. Quarterback Controversies. The Rooney Rule. Deflat-gate. Pac-Man Jones. Jerry Jones. The Cocaine Cowboys. Bullying in the Locker room. First Round Busts. Al Davis. Jimmy “The Greek” Instant Replays. Thursday Night Football. Wildcat Offenses. The Alleged Cheating of Bill Belichick. Conspiracy Theories. Helmet-to-Helmet Hits. Gun Possessions. Gun Charges. Negative Press. Endzone Celebrations. The marijuana usage of Ricky Williams, the current lawsuit of Michael Bennett against the Las Vegas Police Department, and even this current sex scandal surrounding Deshaun Watson

And, truthfully, they will survive the current issue “plaguing” the league, which surrounds Colin Kaepernick, police brutality, and the standing of the National Anthem. Why? Because, many people believe the NFL stands for the clever acronym- N.ot F.or L.ong.

Meaning? -That the white executives, with three-piece suits, in the boardrooms, of the NFL main office, know this issue will eventually take a “back seat” to another issue after a short period of time with the help of the next “breaking” news story from TMZ.

Because, in their eyes, this “Kaepernick thing” is just a simple bump in the road, a case of the hiccups before the main course meal is wheeled-out. Then, it’s back to business as usual.

Why? Because, the NFL knows every year they have a another assembly line of players to choose from , who are willing to do almost anything to be drafted in a league full of millionaires.

Plus, with the public “whipping” of Colin Kaepernick fresh on their minds, they will know not to step-out of line. Or, they also will be “whiteballed” out of a job and sent back home unemployed.

Besides, they want their “property” to be seen not heard. In other words, just shout up and play the game. Nobody is paying you to voice your political views or your religious beliefs. So, stay racially neutral. Smile for the cameras. Love America. And, pledge allegiance to the Flag. There ain’t nothin hard about that. These are the hardcore FACTS!!!

The struggle continues. Fist up and Heads Down. So, get ready for another round.. www.bobbbeethehater.blogspot.com (Fouls & Fumble)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: COMMUNITY GATHERING & GRIEVING: THE FAMILY "DIE" NAMICS OF DEALING WITH DEATH

COMMUNITY GATHERING & GRIEVING: THE FAMILY “DIE”-NAMICS OF DEALING WITH DEATH by e.graham

Grief is a normal process through which we work out and eventually resolve our deeply felt loss and the accompanying pain and anxieties. According to grief therapists, one of the main reasons a person suffers prolonged grief is that they have been unable to express, in their own time and in their own way, all the complexities and stages of their grief, thoughts, and emotions, and do not feel heard, acknowledged and supported. In bereavement, this may include a yearning for the deceased, a need to blame others and to express guilty feelings. When a person is having to cope with change, feelings of frustration, anger, and depression can contribute to prolonged grief. (Counseling, Milne, A)

In Biblical times, it suggested that people mourn differently. For instance, the Egyptians “allegedly” mourned for Jacob for 70 days (Gen 50:3)(This is all symbolically, of course.) While , Israel mourned and wept for Aaron and Moses for 30 days (Num.20:24(Deut.34:8).

But, we, however, should understand that the REAL grieving process takes place after the funeral ceremony when all the people are gone.-when there are no more hugs to give, no more tears to shed, no more “fake smile” to endure, no more phone calls to answer, and no more prayers to be heard.

Those, who have dealt with losing a loved one, have to bear witness to this.

SEE, while DEATH can bring us all together. It also can TEAR US ALL APART. DEATH, in fact, impacts one’s family life, sex life, social life, work life. And, even, one’s church life.

This usually happens during the time of bereavement, when there is a breakdown in communication. Especially, within the family dynamics.

For instance, the trauma of losing a loved one can turn that “sweet-loving mother,” who once got along with everyone into an aggressive or passive-aggressive person, who becomes IMPOSSIBLE to deal with in the confinement of the home. This change of personality or Dr. Jekal and Mr. Hyde duality of the soul , can fester over time, making the person short-tempered, easily annoyed, argumentative, and unbearable to live with. Especially, if the pain of losing a loved one isn’t dealt with in a proper time frame. And, in the worst-case scenario, this shattered personality becomes a permanent part of this person’s “suffering soul.”

How many of us know “mean-spirited” or bitter grandmothers, who never dealt with the pain of losing one of her children or husband?

It can be a painful and almost “unbearable” experience for the grandchildren or surviving children to deal with, as they walk on egg-shells when encountering her, as she “belittles them,” curses them, and attempts to pass-down her unhappiness to the next generation.

Yes, Death has a tendency to high-jack one’s emotions causing fluctuation in moods, where one, psychologically, goes from one extreme to another,” from depression to anger, until it leads one to eventually breakdown like that classic “DAMN, DAMN, DAMN…James” episode of Good Times, where Esther Rolle, as Florida Evans, smashed the dishes on the floor.

This “roller-coaster of emotions” usually causes one to isolate themselves or withdraw totally from the rest of the family. This self-isolation and alone time, which is designed to allow a person to relax, reflect, and release, can, however, become problematic if prolonged for an “unhealthy” moment of time.

This could leave the person becoming completely numb, where she/ can lose contact with reality, losing motivation to clean up or dress up, or beautify themselves. Which, could lead one to develop an anti-social attitude, when one decides not to communicate with the “outside world.”

This lack of motivation, isolation, and failure to communicate, unfortunately, can affect one’s job performance, due to lack of concentration and rest, which leads to unwanted stress, and irritability with co-workers, who, seem to be poking all their buttons. Even, if, they are generally concerned about their overall well-being.

“I just want to go to work, get my check, and go back home. That’s it. Ya’ll need to leave me alone”

Unfortunately, this attitude can leave the 9 to 5 during the week and walk into the CHURCH on Sunday Morning, where they could infect the congregation, the preacher, the choir, and the ushers, whether Consciously or Sub-consciously. That person, with their snobbish attitude, “heartened heart” becomes so STUCK in the “quicksand of their own GRIEF, often tries to pull others into their depths of spiritual uncertainty.

This self-isolation and failure to communicate, NOT only can have a DEVASTATING impact on THE CHURCH but on one’s romantic life and marriage as well as. SEE, the failure to communicate can affect the emotional, intimate and sexual relationship with one’s spouse, which could lead to divorce, if the person fails or loses the desire to heal from their traumatic lost.

Movie Director Tyler Perry tried to address this issue in his film Why Did I Get Married, when Janet Jackson and Malik Yoba battled over the loss of their child in a traumatic car crash.

Most pastors and houses of worship, unfortunately, fail to realize the impact death can have on a marriage. For, I know several men, who in their TRUE BARBER SHOW CONFESSIONS admitted that their wives were never the same after “losing their mother or their son until it destroyed their marriage. Because, their wives, sadly, had lost their ability to love again, or enjoy life. Whether, it was simply “going out” to a party, restaurant, movie, vacation, comedy club, dance or sporting event.

DEATH, however, not only attacks the institution of marriage. But, it also can creep into the parental process, where a once “loving and responsible” father, who was fair and balanced, after losing a loved one, can become an abusive dictator and a terrorist within his own home. This abuse of power and authority as the head of the household can come in the form of verbal abuse, mean-spirited language, cursing, name-calling, and physical abuse toward his children along with his wife. Some men, not only abuse their families. But they also abuse alcohol and drugs as a coping mechanism in order to deal with death. (Women included)

How many of us know an uncle or aunt, who have used drugs, as a form of self-medication, whether marijuana, cigarettes, cocaine, heroin, or alcohol to numb the pain of loss and the sting of death, which led to their addiction and the breakdown of the family social order.

With all the turmoil death can cause, sometimes families fail to validate their children, who also are trying to understand and process their own inner grief, which usually goes unnoticed, despite all the threats of one going to Hell from a fire and brimstone preacher and shouting of their aunties.

Children, despite what one may think, also need to be comforted and embraced, while being educated about the 5 stages of Grief. Which are: 1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Sadness 4. Bargaining and 5. Acceptance.

I have witnessed too many funerals where children’s emotions are never properly addressed, which flare up later in school, at home, and in their neighborhood, in the form of fights with friends, poor grades, disciplinary problems in school, involvement with gangs and even drug usages, which could affect their physical, emotional, and psychological mental health.

As we consider all of these scenarios surrounding the bereavement process, one should realize it is a matter of the “HEART, MIND, AND SOUL, which triggers our emotional memory, perception of reality, and logical reasoning about loss and death. So, families should take a plan of action in order to process and heal from their pain through music, meditation, prayer, counseling, psychotherapy, pastoral instruction, or emotional support groups.

For, in the New Testament, Christ’s work removed the dread and pain of death (1 Cor 15:50-55)

Now, this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

(bobbeethehater.blogspot.com) (Source:T.Hall)

BOBBEE BEE THE HATER: DRAFTED ON THE EVE OF ENVY

 

"Rachel ENVIED her sister..." Gen 30:1

SUN-DAY SCHOOL LESSON: DRAFTED ON THE EVE OF ENVY by e.graham

 A day after the 2022 NFL Draft, where the world celebrated all 262 players, who realized their dreams of having an opportunity to play professional football, which ended with Mr. Irrelevant, Iowa State's QB Brock Purdy, we must warn those players, who were selected about one of the deadliest of the seven deadly sins that reside in the soul of man, known as ENVY, "The Mother of Murder." 

Why? Because, while, it seems, as if, everyone is cheering for their newfound success and potential financial riches, they are also those, who envy their potential rise to stardom.

While this spirit of ENVY can come from strangers, former teammates, and other athletes, who weren't lucky to be drafted, unfortunately, it can also appear within one's own family unit-whether it's a brother, sister, cousin, father, close friend or girlfriend, who were invited and sat in the room at their selection party, with a cellphone. recording the celebration as their names were being called on national television.

It's sad but true. Because, while these newly drafted athletes were putting on their freshly fitted NFL caps, proudly displaying their logos, as their eyes teared up with joy, somewhere, in that room, someone was fighting the emotion of ENVY.

I know this sounds odd. But, even, within the Biblical text, we have read about sibling rivalries that were, intensified by animosity and resentment between Jacob & Esau (Gen 27:35,) Cain & Abel (Gen 4:8), Rachel and Leah (Gen 30:1) Joesph and his brothers (Gen 37:11), because one was favored over the other.

This ugly emotion, known as ENVY, can rear its head like a poisonous King Cobra rattlesnake striking all families, not just the ones labeled dysfunctional, subconsciously or consciously, which could lead one to destroy life-long relationships within family units through "blackmail" by revealing "family secrets" to the media in order to harm one's chances to succeed, frequent family conflicts due to request of large sums of money, based on the philosophy that "you got it; don't you," and continuous attempts of self-sabotage through endless fights and arguments, which could lead to prison time-whether it's a result of a girlfriend or future wife, who can't handle all the attention one is receiving. Therefore, she uses the birth of a newborn baby as a bargaining tool for leverage along with her sexuality to cause one to be jealous (Prov 6:34)

Or, a father/mother, who due to lack of opportunity in the past along with generational curses, which continue to haunt the family (drug addiction, alcoholism) has come to believe that "no one in the family- is supposed to make it out of the ghetto or become successful." So, they, even though, their son has reached the pinnacle of success, can't come to grip to congratulate him.

Therefore, they just watch in silence. But, when given an opportunity to speak, ONLY fill his head with negativity, belittling him about not being selected higher or suggesting that he should have gone to another team.

Or, a brother/sister, may sarcastically joke-that another player is better, one probably will get injured, cut by pre-season, out of the league in three years, while ending up the first-round bust.

This was highlighted in the classic 1996 film Jerry Maguire, where the character Tee-Pee, played by comedian Aries Spears constantly downplayed his brother Rod Tidwell, a wide receiver for  Arizona Cardinal portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr.

So, while pondering all of this a day after the 2022 NFL draft, one should BEWARE of this envious spirit, which lingers in the hearts of some of OUR family members by::

1. NOT BEING AFRAID TO RECOGNIZE IT

2. NOT BEING NAIVE TO DENY IT

3. TRY NO TO MINIMIZE IT, INTERNALIZE IT OR WRESTLE WITH IT, where it moves one to anger or depression

4. TRY NOT TO JUSTIFY IT

5. SET BOUNDARIES, AVOID NEGATIVITY BY NOT GIVING THEM ACCESS TO YOUR DREAMS

6. BE WISE, CHEER FOR YOURSELF.

7.  PROTECT, NURTURE YOUR DREAMS AND CONTINUE TO WALK IN YOUR GREATNESS,  (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com) (Source:T.Hall)