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Originally Posted by River
River's post here indicates that those of us who leave, might still be "damaged goods" as they say, but still in a far better place with the Lord "outside the camp." (Hebrews 13.13)
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"damaged goods," certainly in some ways, it's true, yet a far better place for sure! When I think of damage though, in relation to the LC/LR, I think of how it has damaged my family (countless others as well) and I know it is impossible to undo. I often think if my parents got out it would be easier to put it behind me once and for all.
I replied to this thread because it resonated with me so much. How do we get family out? Sadly, we don't. Even though I dream of the day my family is out, I've accepted that I can't change a thing about it. Overall maintaining a healthy loving relationship with my parents is a top priority, however, with all the LC craziness that I hear about from them, it is challenging.
When I hear things from the LC that I know are off or wrong, I think of this verse and it helps.
Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.