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Originally Posted by Ohio
Witness Lee said of certain Psalms they were "human sentiment." Initially, I think he used this expression on verses like "Lord, avenge me of my enemies."
Comparing this to the Lord Jesus who "opened not His mouth," it seemed to Lee that the Psalmist was venting "human sentiment," rather than being the voice of God. Then, as time progressed, with Lee's construct of "Life-Study" and "finding Christ" in the scriptures, he began to diminish both James and numerous Psalms. This was his "Crystalization" phase of ministry.
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Right. But when pressed I'm sure he would say they were still inspired. It seems he had a view of levels of inspiration.
To me the somewhat negative Psalms represent the feelings of the psalmists toward their enemies. Clearly the New Testament calls us to a higher attitude toward humans enemies, to love them. But we can still express indignation toward our spiritual enemies, and there those examples of appeals for righteous vindication remain helpful. I simply redirect them toward Devil and his minions, and they inspire me to know that God eventually will get justice and avenge his people. Copping a vindictive attitude toward the Devil and evil is not a sin.