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Originally Posted by Roger
But you know what that is? It is your opinion versus my opinion and that is all. You feel you are clear from the Lord to bring forth this burden. I feel equally clear to say, "no, you are going too far." But it is still just your opinion verses my opinion, and nothing more. It is not you having a burden from the Lord while I'm trying to stop you. That would make you God's oracle, and me just an "opposer." Lord knows, we've been there; done that.
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I agree with you on this Roger and I'm no oracle.
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Originally Posted by Roger
Please accept my apology, and know that I just want to go on in peace. But I would ask you one more time to please consider a separate thread for the subject of idolatry. That's a request and nothing more. It is not the unstoppable speaking from heaven.
Roger
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Apology accepted and I am sorry if my thoughts are frustrating you. I realize that they are. I feel it is important for me to be honest and direct on this issue. Based on our past interactions I have seen the quality of the kind of person you are and I know you have an excellent heart towards the Lord and others. Nothing on this thread will change that.
Here is the only reason I am not taking you up on your request about moving to another thread. The question posed was about how the LCS has affected 1st and 2nd generation LCers and LCer families. I introduced
systemic idolatry as a key part of the LCS factor. I introduced it with a broad-brush. I knew then and I realize now that there were going to be objections.
Per your suggestion, I am proceeding at this time with presenting a more complete context for why I am sticking with such an extreme position at this time.
In my heart, I do not condemn anyone based on the substance of this thread. I can only say that knowing that some will not believe me. I have committed many errors in my life. I have received much mercy from God. The discipline I have received has never match my crimes against the Lord. In His lovingkindness, He has always treated me so well. Sometimes, I haven't liked it but I end up realizing later how he was working for my highest benefit. God's mercy is extended to us all and we are already justified through Christ. I cannot condemn what God does not. I can agree with God that sin is sin, but the judgment we receive for our unconfessed sins is still judgment unto mercy and not condemnation. This is how much love our Lord, God and Savior has for us.
To conclude, I am surely putting forward facts, information,
and opinions regarding this issue of idolatry with a strong linkage to the topic of this thread. It is the very context of this thread that makes what I am saying more important. I am not talking about idolatry for the sake of idolatry. I'm talking about it because of it's impact on the lives of many.
Matt