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Originally Posted by Igzy
In this case "God is sovereign" is the Christian version of "Whatever."  |
In that the adolescent phrase
"Whatever!" is designed to be a "
discussion-ender," they are similar.
But the saying "God is sovereign" also has the intention of legitimating the views of one side of the discussion. By saying spiritually-sounding things like, "
God is sovereign" or "
it must be His will," leaders attempt to
right certain wrongs. This just perpetuates hypocrisy. When wrong things happen, even if they "
appear" vindicated by God, and "appear" to favor their cause, leaders must acknowledge these failings, or they corrupt their followers.
Consider how many of the Blendeds have been corrupted by WL's treatment of John Ingalls and the Anaheim elders for addressing PL's improprieties. These Blendeds (especially BP, RG, FB) knew in their conscience that the Anaheim elders were acting on the Lord's behalf and in the saints' best interest, yet these Blendeds still sided with WL and joined in with his condemnations on all those brothers (including John So, Mill Mallon, and many others.)
Their corruption was later witnessed by numerous GLA churches who were sued by locals instigated by Blended operatives.