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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

Witness Lee criticizing Christianity was contrary to the Book of revelation 2-3 which Drake is using to justify the condemnation. Why? Did Witness Lee walk in the midst of Christianity or did he claim that it was Babylon and he had left it?

Did Witness Lee love the churches he was castigating as "poor, poor, Christianity". No doubt there are quotes where he says "he loves the saints but hates the system" but the reality is the Lord didn't say any of that in Rev 2-3.

This is what I meant that WL's condemnation was direct contradiction to Rev 2-3

Witness Lee identified Christianity with the religious aspect of the great Babylon in Revelation 14 - 18.

Based on God's attitude, we should have two attitudes toward Christianity. First, if we receive mercy from the Lord, we should not participate in the confused, deformed situation in Christianity. Although God does not eliminate or forbid such an improper condition, He does say, “Come out of her, My people” (Rev. 18:4). Simply stated, one who lives before God, cares for God's heart's desire, has inner light, and is willing to pay the price cannot remain in organized Christianity. I am not exhorting people to leave the denominations; this is not a matter of whether a person is in a denomination. Rather, it is a matter of avoiding mixture with the world.

Second, we are foolish if we think that we can alter the condition of today's Christianity. Such thinking assumes that we are greater and more capable than God. Some people say, “The churches are divided; let us make them one.” Twenty-five years ago I also felt this way; however, I now feel that to say such a thing would indicate that I do not know myself and that to try to do such a thing would be to try to do what God Himself will not do. To hope to correct Christianity and eliminate its mistakes is to be foolish and proud. Who can reform Christianity? We cannot do it because God is not doing it. Of course, if God wanted to do it, He would have a way. However, God's Word shows that He is not reforming Christianity. Since He is not doing it, why should we try? (Three Aspects of the Church: Book 2, The Course of the Church, Chapter 19, Section 1)