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countmeworthy · 05-07-2010, 05:19 AM

[QUOTE=countmeworthy;7734]You are probably correct Nell. Good to 'see' ya ! Btw, I plan to make the reunion-retreat this year.

For the sake of those who have not thoroughly read Jane's letter, please refer to section 6 of Jane's letter which speaks of Watchman Nee's book called Spiritual Authority.

Btw, as a side note: Much of main stream Christianity, both the denominations and the WOF charasmatic church follows that formula. But they use Moses as the delegated authority.

And for the record, I recognize and respect Spiritual Authority. The problem with Spiritual Authority as I see it, is the flock sees them as infallible or look the other way or cover for the leaders. As we all grow in the Word of GOD and walk in His Ways by the power of the Holy Spirit leading us, God gives us the Spirit of Discernment to recogonize those who are anointed with Spiritual Authority. These people while strong in the Lord & in His Ways are humble servants of the Lord gently shepherding and exhorting them in the Body of Christ that they too would wax strong in Christ Jesus.

There is a place for covering people in love but not at the expense of the sheep.

05-07-2010, 05:19 AM	#9
countmeworthy Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in Spirit & in Truth Posts: 1,379	Re: “Can the Local Church Leadership Say, ‘We Were Wrong’?” (An Open Letter [QUOTE=countmeworthy;7734]You are probably correct Nell. Good to 'see' ya ! Btw, I plan to make the reunion-retreat this year. For the sake of those who have not thoroughly read Jane's letter, please refer to section 6 of Jane's letter which speaks of Watchman Nee's book called Spiritual Authority. Btw, as a side note: Much of main stream Christianity, both the denominations and the WOF charasmatic church follows that formula. But they use Moses as the delegated authority. And for the record, I recognize and respect Spiritual Authority. The problem with Spiritual Authority as I see it, is the flock sees them as infallible or look the other way or cover for the leaders. As we all grow in the Word of GOD and walk in His Ways by the power of the Holy Spirit leading us, God gives us the Spirit of Discernment to recogonize those who are anointed with Spiritual Authority. These people while strong in the Lord & in His Ways are humble servants of the Lord gently shepherding and exhorting them in the Body of Christ that they too would wax strong in Christ Jesus. There is a place for covering people in love but not at the expense of the sheep. __________________ Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be *accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass,* and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36) Last edited by Admin; 05-07-2010 at 08:38 AM.