[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Terry

http://www.concernedbrothers.com/Pho...Commentary.pdf

"1. In whatever fellowship we have, we should exercise forbearance, love, meekness, and
forgiveness as we work through problems that confront us.
2. In all of our speaking-privately, publicly, and globally-we should refrain from indictments and
innuendos.
3. At all times we should find ways to keep open lines of fellowship among the brothers.
4. We should let go of the negative and, in turn, emphasize the positive.
5. Direct communication is imperative in all our relationships.
6. We should look for resolution of problems through constant, personal, face-to-face fellowship.
7. We should try not to misunderstand one another but to understand by giving each other the
benefit of the doubt.
8. We should endeavor to help the saints and those with whom we serve to keep the oneness of the
Spirit and to speak well of all the churches, saints, elders, and co-workers."

I emphasize point number two as in principle it relates to this thread on Melodyland.

When I read this Phoenix Accord years ago, it sounded like a school teacher writing rules on the blackboard for naughty children. And to think that these rules were adopted by "mature" ministers attempting to get along without killing each other.

This accord helped me to realize that LC oneness and the ministry of reconciliation, so emphasized by Lee for decades, was all just a farce, and the real issue at hand was two ministry camps fighting for control of the LC's.