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Originally Posted by HERn
THE DEVIL IS A PREACHER
Russell Moore.
"The devil is a preacher. From the third chapter of the Bible onward, he is opening up God’s word to people, seeking to interpret it, to apply it, to offer an invitation."
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WL appreciated the gospel, promoted it, lived for it. Unfortunately he didn't stop there. For him, the gospel was an vehicle to co-opt the Christian church.
Recently I've been reading about what LSM operatives did in China when it was opened up, post-1979. They weren't willing to come alongside the Little Flock house churches, but took them over. Eventually this brought in ruin. The safety of the old warriors was removed, and the new brigades of WL lacked a spiritual foundation. "Just shout O Lord Jesus ten times" etc. Eventually it imploded into cults. Shouting O Lord Changshou, extortion, forced doctrines, even kidnapping.
If you think that's an anomaly, here's a testimony from India. Again, LSM operatives weren't willing to greet the church bought by Jesus, but wanted to take it over.
http://www.thethreadofgold.com/Feedback--India.html
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They told us they are overcommers and recovery of church started with Witness Lee. They gave evasive answers for many questions. I also came to know they "raised" up 300 churches all over India. On enquiry, we came to know they are all existing churches taken over by LSM. Finally sensing trouble that they can cause on a long run to our spiritual life, we asked them to stop coming if they want to continue with the teaching of Witness Lee. Thus ended our 7-month association with LSM group.
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And in the USA we saw the same thing repeatedly. Not stability, but pretense, manipulation, finally turmoil as a way to gain control. Established leaders were called "old" and removed. Loyalty to the ministry was the one enduring constant.