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Originally Posted by Ohio
Paul, I’m an engineer and life-long remodeler so I understand the analogy, but I’ve seen dozens, hundreds of former LCers throw out sound Biblical teachings, some even the Bible itself, and their own faith, just to purge out every last vestige of their past life in the LC. Don’t destroy the good with the bad. It will help neither you nor your loved ones.
I would suggest you choose your battles carefully. Timotheist has wisely suggested that “eating” Jesus and His word are part of our sanctification. I referred you to sections in John’s Gospel. It’s really not helpful to oppose those segments of scripture common to all believers, even when their understanding differs from your own. This is similar to Apostle Paul’s principles in Romans 14 about celebrating days or dietary preferences.
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I understand that point of view to some extent. I just can’t support it!
Paul said in Galatians 5:9 (King James Version), “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” So trying to pick pieces out, that have been contaminated even by the smallest of deviations is impossible!
I love the people, but will not, and cannot be around the teachings at all!