One of the most sensational stories in the Caribbean for 2021 surrounds Kevin Smith, the controversial pastor who operated the Pathways International Kingdom Restoration Ministries in St. James parish, Jamaica. Two persons were killed there in October in a sacrificial ritual similar to infamous cults like the Jim Jones 1978 incident in Jonestown, Guyana.
Derrick Scott was among the thousands of people who are shocked by Smith’s outrageous actions. It inspired him to revive False Preacher, a song he first released three years ago admonishing so-called persons of faith.
According to the South Florida-based singer, religion has always produced persons like Smith, Jones, Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart.
“That is the fulfillment of scripture as written in Last Days prophesy. So, we can only be aware that there are False Preachers near and far, and don't be a victim, don't support them,” said Scott, who has warned about deceivers of the cloth for some time.
Preacher Nowadays, another of his songs, preceded False Preacher. It also took jabs at corrupt pastors.
The emergence of the Charismatic Church has resulted in a number of flamboyant pastors. Several of them have been condemned by conservative Christians for living extravagantly and immorally while ignoring traditional family and social values.
Scott believes when pastors like Kevin Smith fall, it impacts negatively on the flock.
“It can affect them a whole lot because right now people are turning away from the Church, mainly because of these false preachers,” he said.
Written By Howard Campbell