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ZNPaaneah · 01-07-2011, 02:12 PM

Dear NeitherfirstnorLast,

I would not encourage you to leave the LRC, I agree with you that to leave because you see things you disagree with could certainly be cowardice, and if that is your sense in your spirit then I agree with your spirit on this.

I would also counsel you not to "preach" at the saints. The Lord tells us to judge ourselves, not others.

Rather I would encourage you to speak the truth in all boldness and in love, building up the saints. Be fearless, be a man. For example, rather than "preaching" that there are overcomers in all the lampstands, why not share a testimony about fellowship and help you may have received from a brother or sisters fellowship that doesn't meet with the LRC. That conveys the point more powerfully, without the taint of preaching, and requires quite a bit of boldness. And if you do get asked to leave, remember, there are overcomers in all of the lampstands. You can then walk out with a clear conscience knowing you spoke the truth in love.

01-07-2011, 02:12 PM	#5
ZNPaaneah Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7,105	Re: My Journey to the Local Church, and beyond... Dear NeitherfirstnorLast, I would not encourage you to leave the LRC, I agree with you that to leave because you see things you disagree with could certainly be cowardice, and if that is your sense in your spirit then I agree with your spirit on this. I would also counsel you not to "preach" at the saints. The Lord tells us to judge ourselves, not others. Rather I would encourage you to speak the truth in all boldness and in love, building up the saints. Be fearless, be a man. For example, rather than "preaching" that there are overcomers in all the lampstands, why not share a testimony about fellowship and help you may have received from a brother or sisters fellowship that doesn't meet with the LRC. That conveys the point more powerfully, without the taint of preaching, and requires quite a bit of boldness. And if you do get asked to leave, remember, there are overcomers in all of the lampstands. You can then walk out with a clear conscience knowing you spoke the truth in love.