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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Ohio and others,
I think that Stephanie Hu put a lot of time and consideration into these videos. I think she not only showed a good heart and spirit, but also did the work of a true Berean. She should not be considered as some mean-spirited "opposer" of Witness Lee, or anyone else for that matter.
I don't think that it's fair at all to say that Stephanie, ThankFulForever77 or bearbear are "rejecting the Word of God", and they certainly are not in danger of danger of "becoming a dishonorable vessel" for not agreeing with Witness Lee and his followers' private interpretation of Romans 10:13. This term/practice of "Calling on the Lord" has been interpreted in a number of ways by almost innumerable Christian teachers, scholars and apologists over the past 2,000+ years. The fact of the matter is that there is absolutely no evidence of any kind that the first generation disciples taught and practiced calling on the Lord in the manner which is taught and practiced in the Local Church of Witness Lee. Nor is there any clear record of the earliest of church fathers/teachers/scholars teaching/practicing calling on the Lord in the manner which is taught and practiced in the Local Church of Witness Lee. Any claim that Witness Lee's teaching on this matter are biblical sound or historically accurate is an argument from silence.
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UntoHim and others, I'm just trying to "save the baby" so it doesn't get "thrown out with the bathwater." I realize I'm walking a fine line here, but I think it's a distinction worth making. I'm not defending anything out of LSM, but just the truths in scripture, which surely need to be rightly divided, e.g. the preciousness of the riches of the Lord by calling on His holy name in times of need (Rom 10.12) compared to that ugly, mechanized, robotic, faithless, heartless practice of vain repetitive babbling. (Matt 6.7; 15.8-9; Isa 29.13)
Sorry if it seemed that I pushed a little past "center," because it appeared to be needed just based on the posts I read, and not the extended youtube videos. I tried to point out where - I felt - the line was crossed. I have concluded that it's always better to reinforce the scripture itself positively while exposing the errors of WL and LSM.
The reason for this is simple - too many precious children of God have left the faith while exiting the LC. They couldn't discern truth from error, so they discarded everything. This is a tragedy I confront all the time with my family and friends.
Peace and love to all.