The REAL Church Scandal Revealed in David Platt Lawsuit

David Platt and others at McLean Bible Church are facing serious allegations of financial misconduct and deception. But beyond the scandal itself lies a deeper question for all Christians: Have our mega-churches become too corporate, too institutional to function biblically? This video examines the current controversy through the lens of 1 Corinthians 6 and Jesus's teachings, challenging us to reconsider not just how we handle church conflict, but the very structure of modern church life.

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Key Topics:
- David Platt and McLean Bible Church controversy
- Biblical approach to church conflict (1 Corinthians 6)
- Jesus's teaching on lawsuits and turning the other cheek
- Mega-church culture and institutional Christianity
- Church accountability and governance
- Biblical model of church structure

For more biblical analysis and commentary:

[EvidenceandReasons]

I'm Salvador Cordova and I was in the documentary.

Thank you for raising awareness of the documentary and our testimonies. Court records indicate on October 3, 2021 I was confronted by MBC armed security while I sat QUIETLY in my chair in the sanctuary during a worship service. I was then threatened with arrest and jail (in 5 counties) if I ever set foot on MBC properties. No reason was given at the time they made those threats against me, and they still haven't been forthcoming as to why they did that to me.

I suspect it was the fact I made 2 youtube videos highlighting that Platt's associate Mike Kelsey said "It's difficult for me not to torch all white people, particularly white evangelicals and Christians" and then I mocked them in another video (nicknamed the "Platt Splatt") for Platt telling the congregation that MBC was prospering under Platt when in fact it took him only 4 years to wipe out half of the congregation which took 55 years to build from 25 people to 13, 500 people. Clips from both the aforementioned videos were shown in the documentary.

Thanks again for bringing attention to the documentary and giving us a chance to tell our story and rebuke Platt publicly according to 1 Tim 5:20 and Prov 27:5 where it says, "open rebuke is better than secret love".

Paul was threatened with arrest and jail, and he appealed to Caesar. We were also threatened with arrest and jail and we appealed to Caesar. Our legal action unfortunately is colloquially called a "lawsuit", but not in the sense of 1 Cor 6, where there are monetary damages demanded. Our legal action wanted "equitable relief" which means no monetary damages, only demands that MBC follow its sworn obligation to disclose it's financial activities to the public.

Monetary lawsuits are permissible between believer and unbeliever, and when people professing to be believers flagrantly do not act as believers, after they are confronted, they can be treated as unbelievers.

[drjlrust]

MBC worked just fine before David Platt and his cronies came to town. You're blaming the victim here.

[rogermat]

Imagine if David Platt followed your advice and set the example and said, yes we did wrong, we mismanaged finances, we lied to you our flock that God put in our care. What a powerful testimony to the believers . Is it not shocking that not one of the leaders in these mega churches came out ahead of the things getting out and stepped down to protect the church? Why is that? I believe they cared more about their position and their reputation and the financial loss to themselves than they cared about the people they served.

[marya.pierce]

It is sickening for broadcasting what should be kept within the church! The only thing about this that destroys faith and wounds the body of christ is the fact that we Worship
Human beings ("church leaders") Instead of
Jesus christ who is the ONLY head of the church!
I can't listen to any other human beings who think they are beyond being snared by the devil.
Stop feeling sorry for yourselves which has largely come about by idol worship of another human being!
Also the modern church has caused its own problem by being set up as a business model instead of modeling after the first century believers!!! You
who are spiritual restore one who has fallen!!!
I think many of these woundid people are only wounded because they have made idols out of leadership which was never the role model of the early church. There needs to be some repentance here!!!
Thank you for the truth you have spoken about the state of modern church!!
God help us and forgive us!!!

[libbydavis]

Sitting here in India. Just left the jungles. How influenced our journey has been listening to David Platt. This is so disappointing!!

[DavidS-mgso]

In response to your video: What if David Platt, the leader of this church and a shepherd of God's sheep, would stand up and say: "You all hear these accusations. Though I disagree with them and those who bring them, for the sake of Christ, I will step aside from all my church and leadership positions. I will suffer for Christ and resign, step aside, step down, and give up my leadership and spiritual eldership in order for the sheep who have been wounded to receive a measure of healing. Though I am innocent, I will respond as if I am guilty and lay all my leadership down" That would be RADICAL. That would be LEADERSHIP. That would be JESUS. It is the shepherd who is to lead by example to his flock; not the flock who should lead by example for their shepherd. What if? May God have mercy on those shepherds who lead the flock away from God and who become self centered rather than sheep-centered. What if?

[Jeremy-jnn]

Who was Jesus addressing when He directed John to write to the seven churches in Asia Minor in the book of Revelation? Individual believers or the churches as a whole? Several of these churches are recognized as churches. They have "angels" connected with them. And each letter was addressed to the church (singular) of a given city. The Lord doesn't see the church as separate gatherings - but the reality is that in each city there are those who bear His name (whether falsely or in truth) and he is addressing all of them. But the heart of each message is addressed to those "who have ears to hear". Those who are honest, true believers and followers of Christ. Are they supposed to put up with the teachings of false apostles and those who teach false doctrine? To Ephesus He says "But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.". Then to Pergamum, He points out that they have those in their midst who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans - and commands them to repent of it - not just those that hold the doctrine, but he is talking to the whole church. So to tolerate what they know to be wrong is something that He commands repentance for.

If MBC is being taken hold of by men who are spoken of in very negative terms (such as those Jude and Peter refer to - and those Paul warns Ephesus about : "grievous wolves"), and those men are trying to take the church in a direction that defies scripture (Critical Race Theory being one of those influences), are these people supposed to sit idly by and let the church they love be snuffed out because of the greed and ambition of a few ungodly men? This is not about being a mega-church, this is about fighting for the lifeblood of this specific church and the area in which it ministers.

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done in secret.
But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
Ephesians 5:11-13

The actions taken by these members at law and by making this documentary is bringing some of the darkness that has invaded both the SBC and MBC to light.

[cindypenn]

Also, we must never give the world the facade that Christians are perfect and never have problems. Cover up breeds a multitude of sins. That’s the whole problem here in the first place!!!! Let’s show the world how we deal with problems the right way. Demonstrate it don’t just preach it. David Platt, apologize and make restitution. Your church will likely forgive you if you will humble yourself and admit where you have been wrong. Starting from the very beginning. Don’t wait until more sin comes to light. Dump it all out and ask for forgiveness and then move on to wherever the Lord leads you. God is so good!!!! He is worth humbling yourself for. We love others best when we love God most.

[emuna]

If we have FAITH in CHRIST nothing or noone can destroy it.

[HebreoArkitekto]

excuse me, did you leave out verse 5 of 1 Corinthians 6? "I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren?"
The case of Mclean lawsuit was not a simple case between two "brothers". This is a case of a few people against a church, which is a legal entity.
1 Corinthians 6 dwells on the possibility of having someone within the church to act as arbitrator. In the McLean case, there is NONE.
Please do not misuse scripture and put those who are righteously seeking justice on a bad light, instead of exposing the evil works of those that hijacked the church, as Ephesians 5:11 COMMANDS:
"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."
This is not a case between two believers. This is a case between believers and unbelievers.
And please stop blaming the "corporate structure". Where's accountability in blaming a system? It is only natural for a HUGE congregation to adapt a corporate structure to sustain its operations and for accountability - for cash flow records, by-laws, compliance to the law of the land, task delegation and dissemination, etc. Exodus 18:21 is a good reference. It's very basic.

[michaelnoffsinger]

The Bible is clear how we are to look at people who have gone through the process of being reviewed by one another in front of the whole church… And still don't how are they to be considered? And then is it still wrong to such a person.If a non-believer came in and you serve control over your congregation… Would you just simply resist and roll over.

[francita]

I watched part 1 and 2 of the documentary of David Platt and I agree with your biblical analogy. The church members and board should stop the lawsuits and walk away. How did they allow Lon Solomon to step down, forced into retirement and sign an NDA! Why are they NOT discussing that concern in their documentary? The Lord allowed this to happen for a reason and I believe you are correct with it becoming a corporation. 😢

[brizness]

"Let's talk about this with open Bibles." 🎯

[CamoBroTactical]

I couldn't listen to the rest of your video brother. I disagree with you and the only thing good is you spreading the story about what happened at MBC. What happened their to their congregation and their home they all built and were proud of. It seems very one sided of you so in respect I will inform you this is the only video of yours. I do pray for you and your walk with God.

[HealingWord_Psalm-]

Much needed perspective. If it is indeed true that Lon Solomon signed an NDA to receive compensation, then he is also an unfaithful shepherd.

[jessalicecoreau]

I'm new to the situation of Platt, as a friend just brought it to my attention recently. However, I think this video seems to have handled the subject with sensitivity to the intention of Scripture, basically of not airing out dirty church laundry in a public squabble which only dishonors the Name of Christ. The scoffing secular world is always looking for reasons to mock and sneer at the Church, ultimately in defiance against God, and unfortunately through the various failings and scandals they never seem to lack material. Dragging things into the public court system serves up these failings on a platter for the derision of all. Anyway, this is a good video, on an often-misunderstood issue.

(Also the music probably doesn't add much and kind of cheapens the experience of solid teaching)

[binspired]

It's a shame and wonder how anyone still attends.

[Captain_Camo]

You speak the truth of the Scriptures brother.

[mavinja]

I hear your solution that is directed to the people hurt (victims).. Do you have another video where you share a solution about the perpetrators? What must be done with them? I can see how many hear feels you are one sided...

[tillthesouls]

Titus does say to expose the sun of the elders…publicly.