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Originally Posted by InOmnibusCaritas

All the words in red that you ascribe to Lee is predicated on verse 4, "For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough."

The words in red are only applicable (false apostle, serpent, etc) if indeed Lee actually preached another Jesus or a different gospel. So unless you have already concluded that Lee preached a false gospel, you cannot so readily apply those verses to him.

I am not a Lee apologist so I'm open to examine his presentation of the gospel. I am prepared to pronounce anathema on Lee when there is evidence that he preached a different gospel (and held on too -- we all have our off moments) than the apostolic one. Until then, I will continue to see him and LSM as brothers in Christ whom I will break bread with (if they will break bread with me - I doubt it) and fully expect to enjoy their company in the new heavens and new earth.

I am looking into what you term "predicated" in your post. If that is true, then I agree with you. But if Lee's self-exaltation also contributed, then I am willing to reconsider my views, though I (and now you) have been in the minority here for a long time.