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Originally Posted by NeitherFirstnorLast
Shouldn't a 'bible teacher' who is honest with himself acknowledge that there are truths contained in the Bible that he can only guess at... and shouldn't he consequently humbly approach Scripture...
Is it pride that prevents a man from saying "I think", or "I believe", or "my understanding is", rather than saying he has all the answers? If so, what does God say about the proud? How does He view them, and shouldn't that proud man's teachings be suspected rather than exalted, given his penchant to so boldly declare that he knows (absolutely and without mistake) the mind of God?
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IMHO this kind of arrogant attitude of Witness Lee and now the Anaheim Politburo is probably their biggest and most glaring problem. Contrary to the humility required they even boast that the Bible is not enough anymore. We need the Interpreted Word of Witness Lee. For all intent and purposes the writings of Witness Lee have become as authoritative and infallible as the Bible to them if not more so. This is the height of arrogance!
BTW, one of their chief complaints against Titus Chu that led to his excommunication is that he taught young people to go to the Bible text first in their study. This was anathema because in the LC system you are expected to go to the writings of Witness Lee first and foremost to make sure you have rose colored glasses on before reading the text itself.
If Duddy knew the half of what has gone on in the LC system since he wrote his first book he could do a 2nd volume that would make his 1st one seem mild in comparison. Because while the same problems existed way back then they became much more manifest and boldly proclaimed when the New Way was rolled out.