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shepherdingwords.org, in the deputy authority article, in the section entitled “How is spiritual authority expressed?” it says:
“As Ron Kangas explained in the “Crystallization-study of Numbers” (The Ministry of the Word 23:7 (July 2019): 241), those with spiritual authority are not conscious of having any authority and never exercise authority. Rather, they only live out Christ in shepherding the saints in love. Moreover, when they go before God, they humble themselves to be on the same level as others, and when criticized, they are gracious toward others (Num. 12:1-3, 10, 13).”
It is unfortunate that Ron Kangas’s name is associated with this description of spiritual authority.
1. “…those with spiritual authority are not conscious of having any authority…”
What did Ron say this summer?
“I am the co-worker. I am the one ministering.”
2. “…when they go before God, they humble themselves to be on the same level as others…”
What did Ron say this summer?
“My wife is nothing. I will never crown her.”
3. “…when criticized, they are gracious toward others…”
What did Ron say this summer?
-“…if someone who was a little girl when certain events took place, and I’m going to be quite frank, and who is now spiritually speaking a little girl…”
-“This rebellion will not continue.”
-“…the ground [can] open up and swallow them alive into Sheol…”
(Note: Jo’s letter was not a criticism. But, of course, the co-workers took it as one; thus, this shows their response when they think they are being criticized).
It’s pretty clear to me that by Ron’s own definition of spiritual authority……he is not one.