Build a bridge and get over it

[aron]

Originally Posted by LCMember

Even if someone could prove us wrong ... so what? But, how is your enjoyment of Christ?

On another thread, a current LC member said the quote above. Additionally, she said, "Build a bridge and get over it". I made some perfunctory response but feel that it deserves more, and didn't want to distract from the conversation there (about Daystar). And I don't want to pick fights so I'm not naming the person. It doesn't matter. But the remarks are worth consideration.

I like to solve puzzles. So I was fulfilled when I realized that the Little Flock in mainland China, circa 1925-35, experienced dramatic growth because it helped Chinese Christians escape from association with the hated occupiers. Remember that the Boxer rebellion, which threatened both WN and WL's families was directed at Christians and the West. And it was put down by foreign troops. So to be associated with the hated occupiers was really bad. WN gave the Chinese Christians a way out, the proposed "normal Christian church".

Likewise, WL rode the wave of the Jesus Movement, circa 1965-75, to grow the LC exponentially, and spread geographically. The fact that it wasn't WL causing the LC to grow, but the Jesus Movement, can be seen in the exponential growth of other ministries such as Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel, in Costa Mesa CA, which also catered to the young, and saw them stream in by the thousands. "You love to call the young/to carry out Your move/to leave the old behind/to have a change in mind" was a song we used to sing in my LC locality.

So WN rode the wave of xenophobia and WL rode the Jesus Movement. I was happy when I solved a puzzle to my satisfaction. It really helped me to build a bridge to get over it.

Jesus told us to forgive, but if we don't know what we are forgiving, how can we heal? The doctor doesn't tell you, "You are sick", and say "Here is my magic cure-all. I don't know what you have but just a dab of this and surely you'll improve." No, the doctor is specific with the diagnosis, and careful with the prescription. Likewise we do need to forgive, and go on, but we have to understand what we are getting over, before we can get over it.

To say, "WL was evil." is to sell the story short. Number one, he was a Christian who loved God and tried to serve God, and number two we are all arguably evil. So what good does a blanket, generic, condemnation do? How does that help us get over?

No, the way over is Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit, and He is a very good Physician. If He wants to heal you, let the Holy Spirit Shine. Surely I need forgiveness as well. Who is stumbled, and I do not burn?