[UntoHim]

Actually 1 Cor 5:11 is not even central to this thread, much less to most of the threads on this forum. The personal sins of Phillip Lee are actually a miniscule part of what should concern people about the teachings, practices and history of the Local Church. These teachings and practices are based upon the person and work of Witness Lee, and the problems that arose from the misconduct of his son(s) were merely a symptom of a vast and comprehensive sickness that has prevailed upon the entire movement since Lee took control. (Maybe even before, but that is for older people to decide)

A cursory review of John Ingalls’ book tells us that his concerns were not really based upon the sins of Phillip Lee, but rather that “the nature of the Lord’s recovery has changed”. Surely this involved much more than the antics of a silly and foolish man who held no official position of spiritual authority. The causes for the turmoil of the late 1980s ran much deeper and wider than Phillip Lee. The very fact that such a person could have any influence in one single local church, much less an entire movement, speaks volumes about the real character, intentions and motives of the prime mover of the Local Church.

Nevertheless, the sins and shortcomings of any man should not be the focus of any thread within this forum. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. That includes all the members of our little community….of the members of this forum, of the Body of all believers and even of every man who has ever lived, save for the One who’s glorious and powerful resurrection we will celebrate in a number of hours. My earnest hope and prayer is that this forum can be a place where the final and ultimate focus is upon the Person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Oh Father may it be so.