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Originally Posted by Onlooker
I was also told that unless I pray the way that I did before, as in normal human speaking without any repetitions of Lords name, or allowing others to interrupt and insert amens or some sort of approval, my prayer is very individualistic and soulish without touching God. Go figure where these seers discovered such things, all I know now it’s not anywhere in the Bible.
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On a side note, it’s a big red flag to me that the saints in LC rarely direct their prayers to the Father, except for a brief period following the breaking of bread. I rarely heard that saints in LC would address their prayers to the Father before meals, during home meetings, conferences, etc. This deviation from New Testament practice raises some concerns. Addressing the Father in prayer should be a natural and foundational aspect of Christian prayer, yet it seems to be regarded as superficial or overly religious within the LC. This reluctance to pray to the Father directly contradicts Jesus' own instructions to approach God the Father through him.
Furthermore, there is a notable avoidance of the phrase "I pray in the name of Jesus," which is viewed as formal or religious despite its biblical basis. Jesus himself instructed his disciples to pray in his name, indicating its importance in prayer.
Additionally, there seems to be a lack of emphasis on the Holy Spirit within the LC. Instead of referring to the Holy Spirit directly, terms like "Life-giving Spirit" or "Seven-fold Spirit" are often used.
It's apparent to me that the presentation of the whole Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—within the LC deviates from the Bible. I wonder if anyone else noticed this or have any further thoughts?