David Yonggi Cho - Witness Lee x100?

bearbear · 02-27-2014, 07:03 PM

In 1 Samuel 12 Nathan confronts David concerning his grievous sins. From Nathan's words, it's evident that although the Lord had not decided to kill David, he was ready to lay the smackdown on him. Among the judgments listed, the Lord said his newborn child would have to die, and his wives would be defiled by one closest to him. Imagine if in this state, David resisted Nathan, made false accusations against him and threw him out. It's likely God would have smited him immediately, considering the seriousness of the moment.

This is basically what Witness Lee did, except he wasn't struck down but he got away with all the fiascos he masterminded pretty cleanly. This is epitomized by the shrine LSM's built for him after his passing. Despite the honor and praise he received among those faithful to him, we can only imagine what Witness Lee is going through right now on the other side and it probably isn't something to be jealous of.

As we discussed in a different thread, God seems to restrain himself from smiting folks down in New Covenant times. This goes along with Matthew 12:20

"a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;"

I think God is reserving the majority of his judgment during the church age until the second coming.

With this in mind, I am at peace Witness Lee is getting what he deserved in eternity (or the thousand years for those that lean towards this view). My greatest fear is that I would end up like him and I wouldn't want to be in Lee's shoes on judgment day for sure. I feel like the one positive thing about his record is that it gives us a negative example of what not to do so we can all learn from it.

That said, it's unfortunate so many had to suffer even several decades after all the worst scandals went down. However I think whatever damage Lee did, God is able to heal. I think we just have to trust that he is able. God gives us grace when we're willing to receive his help through faith by believing that he can do it.

02-27-2014, 07:03 PM	#9
bearbear Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 734	Re: David Yonggi Cho - Witness Lee x100? In 1 Samuel 12 Nathan confronts David concerning his grievous sins. From Nathan's words, it's evident that although the Lord had not decided to kill David, he was ready to lay the smackdown on him. Among the judgments listed, the Lord said his newborn child would have to die, and his wives would be defiled by one closest to him. Imagine if in this state, David resisted Nathan, made false accusations against him and threw him out. It's likely God would have smited him immediately, considering the seriousness of the moment. This is basically what Witness Lee did, except he wasn't struck down but he got away with all the fiascos he masterminded pretty cleanly. This is epitomized by the shrine LSM's built for him after his passing. Despite the honor and praise he received among those faithful to him, we can only imagine what Witness Lee is going through right now on the other side and it probably isn't something to be jealous of. As we discussed in a different thread, God seems to restrain himself from smiting folks down in New Covenant times. This goes along with Matthew 12:20 "a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;" I think God is reserving the majority of his judgment during the church age until the second coming. With this in mind, I am at peace Witness Lee is getting what he deserved in eternity (or the thousand years for those that lean towards this view). My greatest fear is that I would end up like him and I wouldn't want to be in Lee's shoes on judgment day for sure. I feel like the one positive thing about his record is that it gives us a negative example of what not to do so we can all learn from it. That said, it's unfortunate so many had to suffer even several decades after all the worst scandals went down. However I think whatever damage Lee did, God is able to heal. I think we just have to trust that he is able. God gives us grace when we're willing to receive his help through faith by believing that he can do it. __________________ 1 John 4:9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.