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Originally Posted by Terry
In my LC experience I always heard it phrased as "the low gospel".
"We in the local churches have the high peaks"......, while generally refer to all other non-LC congregations as having the low gospel.
While I used to hate hearing the phrase, I really feel sad for ones in the local churches that still use "the high peaks" expression. I'll take "the low gospel" every time than to be puffed up with knowledge.
I think of this passage from James 2:14-16
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?
Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?
That sums up how I perceive the LC attitude towards works. Someone is in need, we pray yet do nothing. To do something is considered "works" which is looked down upon.
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. If the extent of help is assisting to feed homeless, thank you.
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Im still struggling withthe book of James. WL's sharing on that and in the Life Study was rather negative. It was made out to be a 'religious` book and not as 'high' as the other books of the bible. WL said that James thinking was mixed with Judaism and the New Testament. You're right. In the LC we dont do 'good works' that is from the 'wrong' we just stay 'under the divine dispensing' and poof! Things will change or at least we'll gain enough Christ to overcome so the heck with everyone else. (Eyeroll)
Oh my gosh - just skimming through the LS of James and seeing all the brainwashing and control statements. Ugh. A sister I was very close to accused everyone she knew of being controlling yet she wouldnt admit how controlling WL and the blendong bros are. It's sad.