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Originally Posted by Gideon7
This LC seems to have maybe 80-100 people or so. Overall- the people seem joyful, biblically knowledgeable, moderately welcoming, healthily conservative, treat others like family, and in love with Jesus and His word. Additionally, they seem to be quite involved in doing life together outside the meeting hall
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Gideon,
Thanks for sharing your testimony, God is good!
Your quote above reminds me of what the local Jehovah's Witness or Mormon churches in your area would say about themselves too. My first impression of the "LC" was much like yours... but like you...something felt off. My mind, spirit, and even my body (Yes I literally had to stand up and walk out of a meeting one time) alerted me to that the Church of Witness Lee was not where my family should be. After I left, I began to search for more about this group. You'll find is that the members discourage seeking truth about this group and its leader. They call it being "poisoned". It wasn't until I travelled to Anaheim and sat through the "training" that my fears were confirmed. Not long after we left and never looked back.
As a believer, you will ultimately see the truth of Witness Lee's local church movement. My advice would be to pause and learn more about this movement before returning or subjecting your wife to their teaching. Although, the longer you stay, the more confirmation you will receive that something ain't right.
Don't waste your time. Get out now. I wasted so much time over that year... meetings, "fellowship" more meetings, "trainings", etc. We left just over a year ago and it was the best decision that could have been made. The Lord has redeemed my time and I love my new church
If you do stay (and don't take the advice from a stranger on the internet
) please continue to stay involved with the forum - maybe even start a blog telling your story. If this random guy on the internet (me) is wrong about Witness Lee and his church, maybe you can lead someone to the truth.
I wish I would have done a better job documenting my experiences during my time in the church. I put my mind and spirit aside and tried my best to make the "LC" work, but my loving father had me in his hands and drew me back to him.
All glory to God - may he be your guide and your shepard - may he lead you according to his perfect will.
- Least of These