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Originally Posted by Truthseeker
We've already known very well that in the local churches under LSM direction Witness Lee has been idolized in every aspect of this organization. Lee's publications such as HWMR, 1984 messages of Life-study and another so-called spiritual books of LSM are equalized to the Bible (maybe above the Bible and Lord Jesus's teaching). So, LSM publications are contaminated with idolatry of Lee's teaching.
So, should I quit reading them?
Sometimes, I still share excerpt from the Life-study or another LSM publications in many platforms of social media.
Are my actions considered as idolatry?
I'm afraid I will partake of idolatry of Lee's teaching by reading them more than Bible directly. I'm afraid I will just have human teaching more than the Lord’s Himself. So, should I stop reading LSM publications and stop sharing them? I feel like I'm under curse of idolatry of Lee. I feel like have no peace until now.
What should I do?
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Hi Truthseeker,
It's a great joy to see that God, in His mercy, has revealed this to you. I’ve been out of the Local Church of Witness Lee for about two years now, and with time, I've come to realize that the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee do more harm than good. The teachings they promote are fundamentally flawed. Once, I held their teachings in high regard and considered them profound truths. Now, I see them as twisted, dangerous, and heretical.
These teachings include concepts like man becoming God, the idea of "dispensing and mingling," God's economy, the practice of excising our spirits and getting out of our minds, the subjective feelings of life and death, the so-called "ground of the church," overcomers and 1000 year punishment in the outer darkness, the belief that Christ became the life-giving Spirit to enter the human spirit, and practices like pray-reading and calling on the name of the Lord, to name just a few. Their loaded language and invented complex terminology is harmful too. Instead of bringing freedom from sin or making me more like Christ, these teachings instilled fear, guilt, confusion, spiritual pride, and a distorted understanding of God and His will.
In Matthew 5:13, the Lord says: "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." Salt loses its saltiness when it is contaminated with foreign elements like sand or dirt. Once this happens, it becomes useless and must be discarded.
Similarly, the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee are like that. The Bible has been diluted with human opinions, philosophy, and even deceptive demonic teachings. You will be much better off if you discard these teachings altogether and start afresh by reading the Bible diligently and humbly, like a child. In addition to the Bible, you may find helpful to read various Christian books by a range of authors. When I first left the LC, I read some books by authors who had similar experiences—those who had been trapped by false teachings and controlling churches but were eventually delivered by God. They shared valuable lessons that I found very helpful.
There are many excellent, Bible-based books available that can provide support and wisdom in various areas of life, such as dealing with emotional traumas, overcoming addictions, handling conflicts, parenting, marriage, friendships, church involvement, service, finances, and more. In the LC, we were often discouraged or prevented from accessing this wealth of spiritual wisdom. Now, we have the freedom to explore and benefit from these resources, and they can offer valuable support and guidance on our spiritual journey and in everyday life.
However, we must read these books with discernment and never allow them to replace the Bible. The Bible should always be our primary source of truth and guidance, with other books serving to complement our understanding and growth in faith.