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Originally Posted by Ohio
Definitely agree about post #60. 
Let me add my own thoughts.
Exclusive teachings and practices are especially pernicious because the adherent must actively thrust off what he once tenaciously clung to in order to take a step forward in his life. This process can be ugly, painful, heart-wrenching, confusing, or all of the above, and more. . |
That's what I call growing pains ! We don't all grow at the same time and thus as Christians, not all of us being on the same page has been frustrating for me.
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I eventually concluded that the Lord can lead us into the LRC, and the Lord can lead us out.
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He did this with me for sure ! There is absolutely no doubt in my mind and in my heart, the Lord led me into the LC and led me out.
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The tragedy is believing that the Lord didn't leave with us. We were indoctrinated with the fear that if we left, we left alone. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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And that was
OUR mistake for believing a lie. It was Jesus Himself Who saved us and delivered us. There was no doubt whatsoever in our hearts and minds when we surrendered our lives to Him, we were forever gratefully endebted
unto Him (Christ that is, not Chuck.
) We put our trust IN HIM! We read the Word of God with fresh revelation and understanding. HE revealed Himself to US and we believed HIM. We believed IN Him. He began a good work in us and we were excited as all get out (at least I was) that HE was going to finish it ! (He still is because He is Faithful and True. He keeps His Word & His Promises! Halleluiah to the Lamb of God! )
What I believe happened to many people in the LC, is they lost their first love to JESUS. They put the LC before GOD Himself. Why do they place so much emphasis on the 'body' ? The HEAD is what holds the body not the other way around ! The HEAD controls the body's movements. We get our instructions from our HEAD ...JESUS CHRIST Himself. He makes no mistakes! We have the free will to choose His Way or the bye way. bye-bye.
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My Father may have been hiding behind the scenes, but I knew for sure He was watching over me. He loved me. There is no trial on earth He has not passed thru with His children.
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Your words/experience remind me of one of my favorite scriptures:
1 Corinthians 10:13
There has no temptation (trial) taken you but such as is common to man: yet God is faithful, Who will not suffer (allow) you to be tempted (tested) above that you are able; with the temptation (trial) He will also make a way (for you )to escape, that you may be able to bear it.
Thanks for the testimony Ohio !
Carol