A little more info

Mike covered a lot of what JT has done here in Hawaii. I would like to point out a couple of things which weren't mentioned.

For one thing, as we have called around and been in contact with other old friends of JT, we discovered that he did the same thing in Ventura, CA directly before moving to Big Island on
"mission." By the same thing, I mean, taking over a coffee shop, sleeping in the back and living there, and sinking the business as well as not paying employees. Eventually the business went belly up and he also scammed several people out of cars which they lost and when threatened with a lawsuit he split for Hawaii to begin his life here.

The thing is, I believe that there is serious problems going on with you JT, if you get a chance to read this. What possible motivation could you have for making off with this money specifically from Christians who are struggling to live as it is. I found out this past weekend from pastor Keith that he donated the brown toyota car to Lee and you were to bring it to him. You sold it to Lee for $330. Why would you take money from an 18 year old kid who was barely making it with his head above water living independently. This is not even scam artist material. It is a spiritual sickness that you are going through.

The good news is that there can be renewal and rest from your web of lies. The person that you are truly hurting the most is yourself, since there is no way you can return to your life in CA peacefully. The only way is to lie and convince someone else to live in their house and drive Ray's red Ford around while Ray takes the financial hit. Also the chaos that you caused here is minor Im sure in comparison to the chaos happening inside you now. The rest comes from repentance and taking steps towards God and facing your problems rather than running from them. Fly back to Hawaii and meet up with the pastors here as mediation, in fact bring someone else for mediator if you like. I will not forget what happened here although God is bringing me to forgiveness.

I remember the time we were talking about the scripture in John about Mary washing Jesus' feet with expensive perfume and how Judas scolded her. In that passage it reveals that Judas had been in charge of the disciples money, but had been helping himself to the purse whenever he wanted. You told me that the verse didn't specify that, so I looked it up and confirmed it to you. Little did I realize how close to home that must have been hitting. That conversation was divinely intended as a warning to you JT. Just as in Judas' case, the Lord is aware of your lies and theivery, and he allows it to happen for his own purposes. It is up to you to choose rightly and face your legal and moral consequences. I think jail would be easier on you than a life of running away and striving and chaos.

If anyone has info on JT or you want to talk to me you can email me at mattpurvis@gmail.com or contact my brother Mike. There are many people in HI and CA involved together in bringing JT to justice.

Peace