I grew up in the Acres Homes community of Houston, TX. I had the privilege of hearing Rev. Paul Jones sing live on 3 occasions in the church I attended as a child. I remember when he passed all of the elders were gathered around the t.v watching the news report on his murder. It was very devastating to our community. He had moved into a newly developed neighborhood too close to "the hood." The Acres Homes community was very drug infested in those days. President George Bush visited our community park and gave a speech commemorating our war on drugs in our community. Saying that to say it was a lot of violence and crime due to the overwhelming presence of drugs. Rev. Paul Jones was just starting to get a lot of notoriety due to his gift as a gospel singer. He had also purchased a nice vehicle along with his newly purchased home. Our community was small enough that it wasn't difficult to find out where someone lived if you desired. I think his rise to stardom along with his newfound materialistic possessions made him a target for what took place. There were rumors floating around the churches of a secret homosexual lifestyle and the killer being an ex jealous lover but I think those were just rumors. Wow, I was in middle school when all of this took place and I remember it like yesterday. I listen to "Don't Want No Rocks" pretty often. When I was younger I can remember the church goers being feeled with the holy spirit when he performed that song live. I didn't know the meaning of it then but I knew it was powerful and he sung his heart out when he sung it. Now that I'm older and understand the meaning, it effects me the same way it did those elders when I was younger. I know we might wonder why he left here so young but we can't question God. His will shall be done (Job 14: 5-7.) God bless you all my brothers and sisters...
I agree with your thoughts! I was a church musician for years,gospel music was about ministry,now it’s entertainment! Black churches kicked holy spirit out for entertainment! Because Black folks love to be entertained, nobody, including pastors, couldn’t see God is no longer the center of attention and nobody is being saved or edified! Gospel singers trying to live out their Patty Labelle and Teddy P fantasies in church! I remember when the Holy Spirit was so high, us musicians couldn’t play another note because we recognized God had entered into the building! Now we see Kirk Franklin doing his james brown impression on stage, entertaining and nobody is being saved anymore! Church today is backslidden and sad!😔
I just came across the song I won’t complain and liked it then I seen 1960 to 1990. And immediately knew something was wrong. With all due respect seems like another Martin and Malcom on the rise and someone wanted to stop the next black messiah. We been at war since the beginning of time and the enemy is surely doing his job.
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I grew up in the Acres Homes community of Houston, TX. I had the privilege of hearing Rev. Paul Jones sing live on 3 occasions in the church I attended as a child. I remember when he passed all of the elders were gathered around the t.v watching the news report on his murder. It was very devastating to our community. He had moved into a newly developed neighborhood too close to "the hood." The Acres Homes community was very drug infested in those days. President George Bush visited our community park and gave a speech commemorating our war on drugs in our community. Saying that to say it was a lot of violence and crime due to the overwhelming presence of drugs. Rev. Paul Jones was just starting to get a lot of notoriety due to his gift as a gospel singer. He had also purchased a nice vehicle along with his newly purchased home. Our community was small enough that it wasn't difficult to find out where someone lived if you desired. I think his rise to stardom along with his newfound materialistic possessions made him a target for what took place. There were rumors floating around the churches of a secret homosexual lifestyle and the killer being an ex jealous lover but I think those were just rumors. Wow, I was in middle school when all of this took place and I remember it like yesterday. I listen to "Don't Want No Rocks" pretty often. When I was younger I can remember the church goers being feeled with the holy spirit when he performed that song live. I didn't know the meaning of it then but I knew it was powerful and he sung his heart out when he sung it. Now that I'm older and understand the meaning, it effects me the same way it did those elders when I was younger. I know we might wonder why he left here so young but we can't question God. His will shall be done (Job 14: 5-7.) God bless you all my brothers and sisters...
O wow! Thank you for sharing your Rev Paul Jones experience. He was truly ahead of his time. Blessings!
I agree with your thoughts! I was a church musician for years,gospel music was about ministry,now it’s entertainment! Black churches kicked holy spirit out for entertainment! Because Black folks love to be entertained, nobody, including pastors, couldn’t see God is no longer the center of attention and nobody is being saved or edified! Gospel singers trying to live out their Patty Labelle and Teddy P fantasies in church! I remember when the Holy Spirit was so high, us musicians couldn’t play another note because we recognized God had entered into the building! Now we see Kirk Franklin doing his james brown impression on stage, entertaining and nobody is being saved anymore! Church today is backslidden and sad!😔
You most definitely spoke well on behalf of Rev Paul Jones To God Be The Glory He was and still is TRULY ANOINTED 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you! Amen
@@QueenlyVibes To God Be The Glory I listen to his music daily
I love listening and singing this song of the Rev. Paul Jones.
I just came across the song I won’t complain and liked it then I seen 1960 to 1990. And immediately knew something was wrong. With all due respect seems like another Martin and Malcom on the rise and someone wanted to stop the next black messiah. We been at war since the beginning of time and the enemy is surely doing his job.
Yep Kirk Frankland wants to be a Rapper so bad…. Let’s pray for him 🙏🏽
God told me that He was Living a Double Life Style and a Lot of Souls were Going to be Lost Following Him 🙏 💔 🎉
Thanks for sharing.
I feel that same way in all that you said in this video. Thank you for sharing. ❤
You're very welcome!
You a sheep that’s why. Be a leader of gods flock. Take your rod and lead. Not follow the herd.