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NeitherFirstnorLast · 11-26-2012, 08:43 AM

Chapter 1 Cont'd: On Lee's Warning Against Scrutiny of his movement.

"Nonetheless, as we begin our examination, we are well aware of Witness Lee's viewpoint on such an undertaking:

'In my entire Christian life I have never seen one Christian who, when he criticized and opposed the local churches, was ever blessed by the Lord from that time forth. I have observed that all those who have opposed the church life have become backsliders. There has not been one exception. Let them all be put to shame and turned backward. It is not a small thing.... If you hate the local church, you will have no more growth in life. There will be no rich reaping and no rich harvest.' (WL, Christ and the Church Revealed and Typified in the Psalms, 1972 pg 199).

Such a statement amounts in effect to a curse on critics of Lee's teachings. It portends evil to any members of LC fellowships with qualms about personal involvement. It is equivalent to a pronouncement that God Himself will blight those who oppose the LC... and it dovetail's with Lee's view that the LC is the only true church."

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This quote should not be news to anyone familiar with Lee's writings. This same admonition is still repeated today - and accepted as Gospel truth by many (hence the warning not to even go on the internet, to watch "where you draw your water from", because you might be "poisoned". That's why many people from the LC today are still afraid to open this book (The God-Men).

You know, Paul ministered amongst the Gentiles - and was vigorously opposed. Plenty of missionaries around the world, both throughout history and right now, are working in fields absolutely opposed to the gospel message. Satan is working - ever working - to stop the spread of the gospel. Does the Bible tell us to cloister ourselves and stay then only with people of like mind? Or to fear challege of our beliefs?

No: "And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation" Mark 16:15.

And are we to worry about what we will say to those who "oppose" our message?

No: "...do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit." Mark 13:11b (see also Matt 10:19 & Luke 12:11)

We are always exhorted in Scripture to test our leaders, as well as ourselves. If we really believe we have the Holy Spirit within us, then what do we have to fear? Test all things, brothers and sisters.

11-26-2012, 08:43 AM	#79
NeitherFirstnorLast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 348	Our Reading Continues Chapter 1 Cont'd: On Lee's Warning Against Scrutiny of his movement. "Nonetheless, as we begin our examination, we are well aware of Witness Lee's viewpoint on such an undertaking: 'In my entire Christian life I have never seen one Christian who, when he criticized and opposed the local churches, was ever blessed by the Lord from that time forth. I have observed that all those who have opposed the church life have become backsliders. There has not been one exception. Let them all be put to shame and turned backward. It is not a small thing.... If you hate the local church, you will have no more growth in life. There will be no rich reaping and no rich harvest.' (WL, Christ and the Church Revealed and Typified in the Psalms, 1972 pg 199). Such a statement amounts in effect to a curse on critics of Lee's teachings. It portends evil to any members of LC fellowships with qualms about personal involvement. It is equivalent to a pronouncement that God Himself will blight those who oppose the LC... and it dovetail's with Lee's view that the LC is the only true church." ******************** This quote should not be news to anyone familiar with Lee's writings. This same admonition is still repeated today - and accepted as Gospel truth by many (hence the warning not to even go on the internet, to watch "where you draw your water from", because you might be "poisoned". That's why many people from the LC today are still afraid to open this book (The God-Men). You know, Paul ministered amongst the Gentiles - and was vigorously opposed. Plenty of missionaries around the world, both throughout history and right now, are working in fields absolutely opposed to the gospel message. Satan is working - ever working - to stop the spread of the gospel. Does the Bible tell us to cloister ourselves and stay then only with people of like mind? Or to fear challege of our beliefs? No: "And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation" Mark 16:15. And are we to worry about what we will say to those who "oppose" our message? No: "...do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit." Mark 13:11b (see also Matt 10:19 & Luke 12:11) We are always exhorted in Scripture to test our leaders, as well as ourselves. If we really believe we have the Holy Spirit within us, then what do we have to fear? Test all things**, brothers and sisters.