Hey guys! Back again!
I am taking steps now to leave the Local Church and the university group. I had the courage to throw out all the materials and books that were related to the teachings of Witness Lee a few days ago, including the Recovery Bible. It was ALOT to throw out, and it basically felt like throwing money in the bin (because I bought many of their books). It took some effort to throw out, especially the Bible, but once it was in the bin and gone from my room, I felt a little better. On the positive side, my room is more clean now. Now I'm basically starting over again, with only an NIV Bible which I used to neglect since getting the Recovery Bible, and now I love it, since it is only God's words written without the copious footnotes of Witness Lee!
This week is orientation week for university and I had already registered to help out the local church group for a few days during the week. The main purpose is to find people who will be useful and shepherd them with Witness Lee's doctrines so they can advance their ministry. Once that is over and done with, I will quickly disassociate with them and leave the group.
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Originally Posted by Dave
Feeling Stuck.... That's what I did primarily when I was in the LC...led Bible studies on campuses while I attended University classes for my undergraduate degree for the purpose of recruitment of Christians for the LC. One of the individuals who I recruited on campus is also a member on this forum (of course no longer with the LC). In any case, I can tell you that they will keep bothering you but I wouldn't worry about it. If they helped you in some small way be thankful for the blessings and move on. The more attention you give them or any kind of ambivalence they sense on your part will cause them to call more and more and make it more difficult on you. If they call, just tell them you are going in a different direction in your Christian life and ask them kindly not to call you any more. You may have to do that several times but if you stand your ground they will move on. I agree with HERn, the LC is not a healthy place...but make sure you find a healthy place for your Christian life.
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Thanks Dave for the advice! I have tried ignoring them a few times but then they get really worried and they try to contact me through other means, such as Facebook (which is my weakness since I'm on it alot) and I end up responding. Maybe I should de-activate Facebook for the time being.
I will keep you guys posted on what is happening over-time. I pray that everything will run as smoothly as it can without too much problems.