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It's about outward works, yes, but hidden ones, ones that only the Father can see, and the Father will openly reward. To some extent the Apostles had to act publicly and openly as exemplars, as leaders of the new Christian flock. But the commandment of the "hidden manna" remained firmly in effect. If it's not hidden, it's not manna.
And at all costs, avoid systems built on illusory associations with self-anointed poseurs who do nothing but continually lift themselves up. Avoid the Guru Syndrome, at any and all costs....
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Great perspective. When my husband and I left the LC and visited other places, one thing that drew us to where we are now is the lack of controlling behaviors and self- or celebrity-promotion we saw in the leadership. Rather than control, we saw their consistent focus on servanthood. Recently we witnessed a situation where the leadership had to handle a difficult situation between some parents and the youth pastor. The youth pastor ended up choosing to resign, but in the pastors’ debriefing with the parents afterward, they were nothing but loving and respectful in their speaking about her. My husband commented to me on how refreshing the whole situation was because of the way these leaders handled it. No solemn meetings where people in white shirts and ties warned of “rebellious ones” from a podium.:-)