- Tems wins Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at 2024 BET Awards
- Veteran actor Patrick Doyle advises Christians to seek validation from a higher authority, not the entertainment industry
- Doyle states the entertainment industry is "in the grip of Satan" and Christians should not seek validation from it
Nigerian actor Patrick Doyle has offered words of wisdom to Christians following Tems’ win at the 2024 BET Awards. Tems, a secular musician, took home the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her song “Me & U”, beating out prominent gospel artists like Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winans.
In a Facebook post, Doyle acknowledged the disappointment felt by mainstream gospel artists, but cautioned against seeking validation from the entertainment industry.
He stated, “I feel the pain of mainstream gospel artistes who feel slighted that Tems, an evidently secular musician, was awarded the BET award for best gospel song.”
Doyle emphasized that the entertainment industry is under Satan’s influence, advising committed Christians to seek validation from a higher authority.
He wrote, “I believe it’s about time that committed Christians stop seeking validation from fickle institutions like the entertainment industry mafia, which by the way, is in the grip of Satan.”
