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Cal · 01-15-2013, 07:39 PM

See, the problem is not WL having a vision and running with it. All great things in history are accomplished by people with visions who run with them.

The problem was in thinking his vision was the only vision, and that nothing anyone else thought mattered. In short, it was pride. Hubris. Thinking himself to be more than he was. Only someone with great pride thinks everyone needs to listen to him and that he doesn't need to listen to anyone. Such people always end up flat on their face, sooner or later.

So, yeah, Lee had a lot going for him. But he squandered it to some extent. As some have said, he totally missed the boat when it came to humility. He believed his own press, and a lot of people got hurt by it.

He's like the Barry Bonds of Christian teachers. Uncommon talent, but he broke the rules. Great player? Yes... and no. Should he be in the hall of fame? Not on the first ballot, that's for sure.

01-15-2013, 07:39 PM	#67
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: The Ministry Becomes the Lampstand See, the problem is not WL having a vision and running with it. All great things in history are accomplished by people with visions who run with them. The problem was in thinking his vision was the only vision, and that nothing anyone else thought mattered. In short, it was pride. Hubris. Thinking himself to be more than he was. Only someone with great pride thinks everyone needs to listen to him and that he doesn't need to listen to anyone. Such people always end up flat on their face, sooner or later. So, yeah, Lee had a lot going for him. But he squandered it to some extent. As some have said, he totally missed the boat when it came to humility. He believed his own press, and a lot of people got hurt by it. He's like the Barry Bonds of Christian teachers. Uncommon talent, but he broke the rules. Great player? Yes... and no. Should he be in the hall of fame? Not on the first ballot, that's for sure.