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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Unfortunately many of these brothers have been conditioned to not be inwardly bothered, so long as the name of Witness Lee is attached to the "blatant marketing pitch". Just ask the saints that "lost their virginity" (and mucho dinero) investing their hard-earned money on this beauty:
Fast forward 40+ years...and now the Local Church brothers and sisters are being asked to invest their hard-earned money yet again on some more outdated, over-priced merchandise. I guess the Blended Brothers think their is another whole new crop of saints that won't mind "losing their virginity" (and mucho dinero)...so long as the name of Witness Lee is attached.
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You’ve said it Unto. From Daystar, to Linko, to Standing Orders, the issue is never truth, but generating revenue. Why is it the only GLA localities that experienced lawsuits were those with real estate?
Now this! Don’t get me wrong I think the concept is long overdue, but the motive is very impure. I reflect back to my time in the late 90’s. Ever Lord’s Day meeting was capped off with a Standing Order promotion. I know many elders and coworkers may make 6 figure income or close to it, but not everyone has the luxury to invest in LSM publications. Some I knew just making rent or mortgage each month was a challenge. Do the coworkers really expect buying into publications is more essential than housing or food? Those really dedicated to the ministry would charge it on a card even if it means going further in debt.
My point instead of making it a case of revenue with the standing order, turn bookrooms into a library system. Of course there’s no money to be made there so that’s a bad idea even though there was a library system for audio tapes.