[OBW]

One problem that I have now is that we are constantly seeking evidence that God is busy working in every aspect of our lives. While there are indications of certain changes between the OT and the NT, the history shows that God is often somewhat silent. Not entirely absent for long periods, but not necessarily doing a lot that we can see or identify.

For the LRC, saying things like "exercised in my spirit" is a way of asserting a constant realization of God's activity in our lives. It is not just a LRC thing. But it is a need by some to be more than just "saved" with a charge to live right and worship only the one true God.

And then along comes another spiritual sounding phrase to wrap ourselves in the cloak of "me and God."

And it is true that when someone wants to capture people into their little flock of error, they will play on the need of some to be special to God. And since the LRC was composed heavily of people who wanted more than the existing churches were providing, many were easily turned into seekers of that something special. So when those who are "exercised in their spirit will always ______," then a phrase with some validity becomes are trap.