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Originally Posted by aron
Why do some people want to dominate others? Or, to control, to manipulate? Why do some see other people as merely means to an end? What spirit lurks behind, what motive force drives them?
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For some it is just a rigid mindset carried over from their time in the military. Do they even think what they are doing is wrong? Do they even stop to consider how they affect others? It seems that many convince themselves they are only shepherding the church. When ones leave due to perceived abuses, the leader rationalizes their unwillingness to bear the cross. I was told to put my shoulder to the plow, don't turn back, or I'm not fit for the kingdom of God.
The LC leader mindset somehow got bribed by distorted views of fruit bearing. The GLA quarantines could be considered a fight over fruit. Does Anaheim or Cleveland get to claim me and my church as their own fruit? If the Lord judges us by our fruit, would not the end justify any and all means to that end?