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Was William Branham honest? If he can be shown to have distorted the truth or if his stories are constantly changing over time such that he cannot be believed, this would cast doubt on virtually everything that he said. The following list contains issues that will raise questions regarding his honesty, integrity and truthfulness. Some of these concerns have only recently come to light but they are now sufficient in number to raise genuine concern on the part of anyone who is a follower of William Branham. | Was William Branham honest? If he can be shown to have distorted the truth or if his stories are constantly changing over time such that he cannot be believed, this would cast doubt on virtually everything that he said. The following list contains issues that will raise questions regarding his honesty, integrity and truthfulness. Some of these concerns have only recently come to light but they are now sufficient in number to raise genuine concern on the part of anyone who is a follower of William Branham. | ||
When you read | Many followers of William Branham are prepared to excuse the lack of credibility by pointing to Biblical characters such as David (who committed adultery with Bathsheba) or Jacob (who lied to obtain the birthright). The problem is that the New Testament does not allow for such latitude in morality. For example, | ||
:''A bishop then must be blameless... of good behavior... Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside...<ref>The New King James Version, 1 Ti 3:2–7 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982).</ref> | |||
:''...appoint elders in every city as I commanded you — if a man is blameless... For a 3bishop must be blameless... <ref>The New King James Version, Tit 1:5–8 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982)</ref> | |||
:''Those men are not true apostles—they are false apostles, who lie about their work and disguise themselves to look like real apostles of Christ. <ref>American Bible Society, The Holy Bible: The Good News Translation, 2nd ed., 2 Co 11:13 (New York: American Bible Society, 1992)</ref> | |||
When you read the concerns listed below, please ask yourself this fundamental question - '''Why?''' | |||
'''Click on headings''' if you want to read detailed commentary on a particular issue. | '''Click on headings''' if you want to read detailed commentary on a particular issue. | ||