[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by Robert

I think, that we can find two types of "controversial" sentences or quotes.
1. Really unbiblical idea or heresy.
2. Statement or sentence taken out of large context.
I try to be fair and share only that first.
Otherwise, I can do that second with any sentence of any man.

I wanted to briefly address this post from Robert because I think it's a fair and legitimate concern.

Firstly, for many years I have posted 300+ quotes and quips per year on the forum. Although I try my best, every once in awhile I unintentionally post a stinker. Such is the occupational hazard of an Internet forum admin.

Robert, I must tell you all that I am extra careful and attentive when posting on the "Watchman/Witness Wednesday" module. I generally double-check the accuracy of the quote with both LSM and outside sources (if available) I also try to include as much of the surrounding context as is reasonable and practical. If it is not reasonable and practical I try to leave a link to the source document so that the reader can research for themselves. I hope this addresses your concern regarding "large context".

And speaking of context - I think it should be obvious to all that there are some words, terms and statements that universally stand on there own, and cannot (or should not) be mitigated by claims of "out of context" or "there is a fuller context". For example, if one states that "Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead" there is absolutely no proviso, addendum or qualifier that could mitigate such a gross heresy. If one states "God is not righteous" the same would apply. I think we're all familiar with LSMs infamous "we are becoming God in life and nature, but not in the Godhead". This statement implies that God's life and nature can somehow be separated from his very being. Of course this notion is as preposterous as it is heretical. There are probably multiple dozens of examples from Witness Lee's ministry that I could site here and now, but one could peruse this forum and find them easily enough.
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