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Witness Lee took the extremely narrow view of "finding Christ" in the O.T. based on the old Brethren way of types and figures. If he could not "find Christ," then he often considered these verses of lesser value. It seemed to most of us, that "finding Christ" was to study the Bible on a higher plane, and it's hard to rebut this manner of study, that is, until the results are examined in the light of day. Your study of Psalms, aron, exposes some of these shortcomings. If WL had only said that his intention was to take a new look at scripture, then I would say that is fine. But he did not do just that. He reproached all the other studies, and elevated his own above that of scripture, at least in the ears of his adherents.

Paul said these things are written for our admonition. (I Cor 10.11) Thus there are many stories in the Bible in which we do not particularly "find Christ," but are excellent examples of just the kinds of things that we confront in our christian walk. Recently I mentioned the story of old Eli the high priest in I Samuel. Apparently there was no "Christ" to be found there, but if WL would have heeded the lessons in the story about his own children, then perhaps our LC history would have been different, just as Israel's might have been.

This highlights the inherent dangers with receiving from only one teacher as the LC's are want to do. You may get some very good teachings, but what you don't get might be far more necessary to meet your current situation.