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Originally Posted by Ohio
During that Elders' Training of Feb '86, when some 400 brothers were strong-armed into signing that loyalty Pledge Letter to Witness Lee, he used the example of Barnabas to teach that Barnabas was finished because he did not submit to Paul. The message was loud and clear: submit to Witness Lee or your spiritual life and service was over.
This became the 8 part Elders' Training book series.
During this time, Lee spoke out strongly against nepotism in ministry, citing Watchman Nee's specific instructions to him about hiring family members in the ministry. At that time, most of us had no clue that Phillip Lee, his own son, was 2nd in command at LSM. Oh the deception and hypocrisy!
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Excellent thread JJ has started. In following up with what Ohio has stated, the LSM/LC track record places far too much emphasis on submission and too quick to write off brothers permanently.
To say submit implies do not question. Even if your conscience is bothered, you ignore your conscience and submit absolutely.
When one is asked to submit, the question needs to be asked why? What do you have to gain if I submit? What do you have to lose if I don't submit?