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bearbear · 04-24-2013, 10:12 AM

Thank you for your testimonies. Indeed I believe it is God's work to expose false teaching and false teachers and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, God even commends the church in Ephesus in Rev. 2 for calling out the false apostles "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false."

I guess I just wanted to share some of my experience in healing and honestly I was a bit worried for the sake of the souls of some here in case there is secret bitterness that is being harbored.

Many times in the past I had to stop myself and repent for getting to riled about error in the LRC system when talking to my family. I know there can be a fine line that is easily crossed between simply 'judging' WL and saying things for the sake of helping others when discussing WL's ministry.

That said, I want to share some more verses that I think the Lord was leading me to share and have greatly helped me.

"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." - Matthew 10:16

"Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." - Romans 12:20

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." - Galatians 6:1

"so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish." - Ephesians 5:27

What comforts me is that God is aware of all the injustice that happened, in fact there's probably way more that went on than is contained in this forum-- so Jesus may have even stronger feelings than us about what happened. So I can trust God in his judgement which is to come because He is a just judge. The saddest thing that could happen is allowing the iniquity of the LRC system to spill over to those of us who try to expose the system to the brothers and sisters it victimizes.

I always have to remind myself to be as innocent as a dove, and to check if my heart is right whenever the topic of LC comes up in my family so I can give my viewpoint from a perspective of love and not anger or any malice.

04-24-2013, 10:12 AM	#6
bearbear Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Re: Forgiving Witness Lee Thank you for your testimonies. Indeed I believe it is God's work to expose false teaching and false teachers and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, God even commends the church in Ephesus in Rev. 2 for calling out the false apostles "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false." I guess I just wanted to share some of my experience in healing and honestly I was a bit worried for the sake of the souls of some here in case there is secret bitterness that is being harbored. Many times in the past I had to stop myself and repent for getting to riled about error in the LRC system when talking to my family. I know there can be a fine line that is easily crossed between simply 'judging' WL and saying things for the sake of helping others when discussing WL's ministry. That said, I want to share some more verses that I think the Lord was leading me to share and have greatly helped me. "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." - Matthew 10:16 "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." - Romans 12:20 "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." - Galatians 6:1 "so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish." - Ephesians 5:27 What comforts me is that God is aware of all the injustice that happened, in fact there's probably way more that went on than is contained in this forum-- so Jesus may have even stronger feelings than us about what happened. So I can trust God in his judgement which is to come because He is a just judge. The saddest thing that could happen is allowing the iniquity of the LRC system to spill over to those of us who try to expose the system to the brothers and sisters it victimizes. I always have to remind myself to be as innocent as a dove, and to check if my heart is right whenever the topic of LC comes up in my family so I can give my viewpoint from a perspective of love and not anger or any malice.