Cross Movement Records makes Official Statement on Da' TRUTH and more

Da' TRUTH posted an apology letter to his fans, friends, family and ministry partners on his website about two weeks ago concerning a recent moral failure in his marriage. And now Cross Movement Records has posted an official statement on their website concerning the situation. Initially we chose not publish anything about it (as we did in the Ambassador situation). But this time is a little different.The Bible says in Proverbs 22:1 "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." Some, because of their fortune and fame (a paycheck), would rather hide their sins and go on with the show. We have respect for CMR for caring more about their name and taking any losses that come along with the bold stances they take on handling moral failure with their artists. Much respect to Da' T.R.U.T.H. for coming forth - and not that he had to! We're sure it's not easy for them to do by any means, but they see it as a responsible service to those who trust their "brand," and most of all so that the name of Jesus isn't tainted. How do you right wrong? You confess it, and sometimes openly. So in other words, we feel disheartened for CMR right now. The official statement addresses Da' TRUTH's situation, but it also comes across as more than that. It's a prayer request. It's a plea to not give up on them. It's somewhat of an apology within itself.
The gravity of the situation no longer just affects the parties involved, but it also affects the body of Christ as a whole. One thing the statement addresses is leaders in the public eye doing the responsible thing with their ministry and pretty much "sitting down." We commend Da' TRUTH for being bold enough to tell the world what is going on with him - not that he had to. But sadly, many commit the same fault, yet continue in ministry as if nothing ever happened.

At any rate, it can never be easy in these kinds of circumstances, and there will always be those who think you could've done something better or differently. Ultimately, God knows the heart and we all miss the mark sometimes.

You can read it here on their site, or just peep it below:

Dear brothers and sisters in the faith,

This life is uncertain and refuses to leave us unchallenged. The world we live in overflows with the sad stories of both sinners and unfortunately saints. However, in the most unstable times, we can all be strengthened in this truth—that our God remains unchanged by our challenges, unaffected by our failures, and waits poised to help the repentant and contrite.

It is with tremendous sadness and humble disappointment that Cross Movement Records must inform you regarding the suspension of the promotion and forwarding of the artist, minister, and ministry of Da Truth, aka Emanuel Lambert Jr., due to recent findings of moral failure in his marriage. It is the expressed ambition and demonstrated intent of this label to foster Christian leadership that utilizes the platforms of an artist or musician. While obedience to the word of God is the high standard for all who name the name of Christ, for the Christian leader, the standards and the consequences are even greater.

We at CMR plead for your prayers for our brother Da Truth whom we sincerely love. We also ask for your prayers for his wife, his family, his Pastor, his Elders and Church during this very hard time in their lives. Again we charge ourselves, as well as you to remember Galatians 6:1-10 as we look to not only discipline, and in due time restore, but also “bear one another’s burden’s and so fulfill the law of Christ.”

In addition, we both thank and applaud Da Truth for his letter of confession found on his site, as well as ours. We declare that in Da Truth’s case, in light of all the circumstances, in light of the authoritative stand by which he preached, and in the case of the Christian leader, this should be the commendable example of the responsible servant. Though this may not be the requirement or charge of many, blessed are those who submit to the understanding that Christian leaders are accountable to the same degree that they are exalted. Oh that the Church would witness leaders who are as courageous in the bad times, as they are in good times. Da Truth once proclaimed (to the point of naming one of his albums) that his life was an “Open Book.” It is CMR’s sincere prayer in the months and years to come, that the body of Christ and the world would be able to read new chapters that illustrate God’s incredible ability to rebuke, restore, reinstate and revitalize. It is our belief that the real fruit of repentance occurs without condition or entitlement, as one patiently waits for the Lord’s refurbishment--something that an immediate and deliberate push back to the lights, stage and microphone could undermine.

Furthermore, in recent times and similar circumstances, it has been reported and published by certain media outlets that Cross Movement Records drops artists from its label for such things as what Truth has confessed. We wish to state for the record that this is untrue and is a misunderstanding of past statements made by us which we apologize now for not being clearer. When we state that we are “discontinuing the forwarding” of an artist, as we have done previously and are stating currently, we mean that we are rendering the person inactive and not separated from us. Being that we do not have total authority over all the activities of a person/artist, we are just trying to express that if someone happens to see an artist still current and active in ministry during a label recommended and church ordered down time, that we are not involved with the acceptance and promotion of such activity. If ever there arises a reason for CMR and Da Truth (or any of our artists for that matter) to be separated, let us state now that it more than likely will have nothing to do with matters of this sort.

Lastly, we realize that many disagreed with our way of handling these matters in times past and many will do the same now. Firstly, we would like to affirm that our actions and words then were, and at this present time are, not without accountability. We have sought counsel from multiple Christian leaders and pastors who have painstakingly wrestled with us in the scriptures concerning these matters. And though we refuse to engage in the fruitless tennis-volley style of debate through the media and over the internet, we would like to offer some of the scriptures that we have referenced. Again, please keep in mind that it is the prerogative of this label to forward Christian leaders who also understand these expectations when they accept the platforms they are given. Therefore, please read the following with this context in mind: 1 Cor. 5, 1 Tim. 3:1-13, 1 Tim. 5:17-24. It is also our goal in the coming year to forward a fruitful format that will help bind those that are hurting, give understanding to those who are confused, and strengthen those who are trying to continue in the ministry for Christ.

In conclusion, with the untimely death of one of the original Cross Movement group members, Enock, aka Juan James (October 17, 2009), and the struggle to heal our brothers, 2009 has been the most trying, overwhelming, mentally, physically, and emotionally draining year for us to date. Please continue to remember us in your prayers. We would like to thank all those who have prayed for us and shown their support throughout this year. It means more than can be expressed. Though it is not our view in this matter to credit Satan for all of the adversity that has risen, we are at the same time not ignorant of his schemes and how he would love to not only cripple leaders, but also discredit the whole of an entire Movement (past, present and future). As before, even with all of the CMR Family's credibility at stake, we remain resolved at CMR along with all of its artists/ministers to continue steadfastly with the mission of making the message of the Cross known to the world. Again, we ask for your prayers as we keep our hands to the plow, heal our wounded, and worship the God of our Salvation. We remain Christ’s and your servant.

-Cross Movement Records

Tags: CHRISTIAN, Christianity, HIP, HOP, Hip, Holy, Hop, Music, Rap, hip, More…hop

0 members like this

Comment

You need to be a member of The Oracle to add comments!

Join The Oracle

Comment by Prince Malachi The First on November 24, 2009 at 1:37pm: I'm with you there Free! we need to be praying for those brothers.

Comment by Free Indeed on November 24, 2009 at 6:26am: That's Real! I pray that Yahweh continues to bless CMR in all that they do and that He pulls them through this difficult season to be all the more stronger during the next season.

RSS

Welcome to
The Oracle

Sign Up
or Sign In

You can also sign up with:

The Oracle Magazine

Trip Lee Announces New fiYAH!!!

Reach Records is back at it! Trip Lee has just announced his 4th album, ‘The Good Life’, dropping on April 10, 2012. In a recent blog post, Trip Lee had this to say about his new heat … “I want to explore and redefine “The Good Life.” Though the world, the flesh, and the devil lie to us about what the good life is, we don’t have to be controlled by those lies. We don’t have to be robots.

Samsung makes it clear, they are not interested in buying RIM

Despite the recent (and somewhat believable) rumors about Samsung considering a purchase of RIM, it looks like that will not be happening. The details are coming by way of a recent Reuters report where they offer up the following statement from Samsung spokesperson James Chung; “We haven’t considered acquiring the firm and are not interested in (buying RIM),” Now lets just hope that this Samsung b

Super Bowl 2012: Power Ranking Matchups That Would Bore Us to Sleep

By Eric Ball Larry French/Getty Images The Super Bowl matchup needs to be a good one because either way we are going to be subjected to two weeks of endless hype and storylines. Player X is looking for revenge against his former teammates. Team X is looking for their first title since the 1970s. Stuff like that will get pounded into the ground and make you want to cryogenically freeze yo

The War Report by Malachi: New fiYAH From Flame and Json, Rawsrvnt Brings the Heat With D Wade….

Flame’s New fiYAH ’The 6th’ Album Cover & Release Date Revealed It looks like Flame is ready to hit you with some new heat. He has just announced his 6th studio album, which is entitled ‘The 6th’. It will be dropping on his label Clear Sight Music on March 16, 2012. Rawsrvnt performs at Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s 30th birthday brunch On Saturday January 14 Miami Heat basketball star

Daily Bible Study: Principles of Kingdom Living #1 Authority Of The Word

LESSON 1 THE AUTHORITY OF THE WORD By Dr. George Watkins (1) What is the Bible? The Bible is the Word of God. The source of the Bible is God, and all scripture is given by the inspiration of God. Inspiration means that the Word was “God breathed”, or divinely created. God purposed that it be beneficial to us as a governing or guiding factor in our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) says that “All scriptu

Devotional: Awaiting Formation(s) In Your Life

Cave formations are slowly formed by water moving over the rock’s surface, depositing layers of minerals over a period of time. Although they have not taken as long to form as evolutionists claim,1 a casual observer of an active stalactite or stalagmite may only understand it to be nothing much more than a pointy, wet rock. However, if you could have the opportunity to observe the beginning yea

by Malachi

Health Study: God still holds the eating of unclean flesh as an abomination!

By: Shaila D Touchton God‘s law is applicable to all of mankind not just particularly a group or sect or particular religion. Pig belong to the forbidden animals, and not allowed to be eaten by the believers because Pig eats almost anything dirty and these creatures are scavengers and feed on the waste and filth of the earth, whether in the waters or on the land. Pigs are high in fat, cholestero

by Malachi

Sony developing Transformer Prime rival that runs Windows 8?

There appears to be three schools of thought when it comes to how you should interact with a tablet. The first, and most obvious, is touch-only. Then there are touch plus stylus offerings like the Samsung Galaxy Note and Asus Eee Pad MeMo. Finally, there are convertibles like the Asus Transformer Prime. It’s that last category that Sony appears to be eyeing up, though they’re going to go the Windo

by Malachi

Polaroid introduces a camera that runs Android

Of the many manufacturers announcing Android products at CES, you wouldn’t expect one of them to be Polaroid. But the company surprised us all with its latest device, the SC1630 Smart Camera. The device doesn’t only pack 16 megapixels with optical zoom; it has an unknown version of Android under the hood. At first glance of the front of the SC1630, you may think you were looking at a new smartphon

by Malachi

Daily Bible Study: Dwelling in Unity

By: Glenn Washburn Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head that ran down upon the beard even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. Psalm 133

by Malachi

Daily Bible Study: The Holy Spirit and His Work in the “Born Again” Believer

[ ART | MUSIC | KNOWLEDGE| HEALTH ] When Jesus was physically on earth He had asked people to believe in Him and follow. Jesus said to His disciples that He was going to leave and go back to where He came from, Heaven (John 3:13; 6:38.) But He would not leave us without a Helper; he called Him the comforter, (another like himself). In Jn.14:16 Jesus says to the disciples, soon to be apostles

by Malachi

JAN 10

Daily Bible Study: Conversion from Sin Lesson #2

Lesson #2: Conditions for Receiving Forgiveness (Part 1) We have learned that all people have committed sin, bringing upon themselves the penalty of eternal punishment. But by the grace of God, Jesus died as the sacrifice for the sins of mankind. He thereby made salvation available to all people (Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:47; Titus 2:11; 1 Timothy 2:4,6; 2 Peter 3:9; Hebrews 2:9; John 3:16; Act

by Malachi

Should Voters Apply a Religious Test to Candidates

Image via Wikipedia By Gary Bauer A thought experiment: Imagine a presidential candidate. He has spent years in politics, rising to become a trusted leader in his party. He also has spent time in the business world, has an impeccable personal life, a deep understanding of the issues, and is eloquent in speech and moderate in temperament. Sounds like a dream candidate, right? But imagine that, a

by Malachi

China Warns Obama to Be Careful with his Words and Actions Regarding Military Refocus on Asia

China’s ministry of defence has warned the United States to be “careful in its words and actions” after it announced a defence rethink that stressed responding to China’s rise by shoring up alliances and bases across Asia. Do You Like this Article? Then Like Us on Facebook. The statement from the ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng was Beijing’s fullest reaction so far to the new US strate

by Malachi