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A little brother · 03-01-2018, 05:58 PM

Welcome intenebrislux. I think Igzy is right. Be confident in what you feel to do. There is no need to be rude, but be firm. Don't worry too much. I don't think the "concerned ones" would really persist long.

If someone there really cares about you, he/she should be more willing to listen to your concerns than simply tell you their answer. It seems to me quite a number of seasoned LC members have all the "answers" ready in their mind that they don't really listen carefully what the other's concerns are. So "fellowship" easily becomes the monologue you mentioned. They do the talking most of the time.

However, when you want them to leave you alone, please don't be alone yourself. Firstly, I am quite sure the Lord is with you. Secondly, I would suggest to seek fellowship with other Christians - whether from the LC or other churches.

I myself chose to stay in the LC and also have fellowship with some other Christian groups. I don't have to totally agree with others in the LC and neither do they. I voice out my concerns carefully from time to time hoping it may eventually reach the mind of some brothers and sisters. To me, oneness is not unformity. It is more about how Christ becomes the peace between members of the body.

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A little brother Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 286	Re: How to resist the pressure? Welcome intenebrislux. I think Igzy is right. Be confident in what you feel to do. There is no need to be rude, but be firm. Don't worry too much. I don't think the "concerned ones" would really persist long. If someone there really cares about you, he/she should be more willing to listen to your concerns than simply tell you their answer. It seems to me quite a number of seasoned LC members have all the "answers" ready in their mind that they don't really listen carefully what the other's concerns are. So "fellowship" easily becomes the monologue you mentioned. They do the talking most of the time. However, when you want them to leave you alone, please don't be alone yourself. Firstly, I am quite sure the Lord is with you. Secondly, I would suggest to seek fellowship with other Christians - whether from the LC or other churches. I myself chose to stay in the LC and also have fellowship with some other Christian groups. I don't have to totally agree with others in the LC and neither do they. I voice out my concerns carefully from time to time hoping it may eventually reach the mind of some brothers and sisters. To me, oneness is not unformity. It is more about how Christ becomes the peace between members of the body.