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[TLFisher]

Originally Posted by OBW

My take on letting everyone speak is that it is mainly appealing to those who actually stand up and speak. And that is because you get kudos for doing it. A kind of approval that strokes the ego.

I can't simply applaud the LRC practice for 2 reasons. First, as stated above, I do not see any directive in that direction in scripture, therefore no preference for it. Second, too much of the effect of the practice was me feeling good about myself and my experience and getting strokes for it. And when you look at the whole system of the LRC that ensnares its membership, that is one of the perks that makes you think it is superior, and that makes you think you are superior.

Letting everyone speak according to the Bible or according to the ministry (via HWFMR)?

If letting everyone speak according to the Bible, that I have not seen in nearly 30 years.
If it's according to Holy Word for Morning Revival, that's a type of clergy/laiety system with the medium being those who speak the HWFMR (clergy).
If you try to speak according to the Bible, it might be received as an opposer speaking in our midst.

In localities I have met with in several states, letting everyone speak there's no one moderating whether the content is "building up the body" or to use the opportunity to speak as a platform to put down Christians not meeting in the local churches.

[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by Terry

If you try to speak according to the Bible, it might be received as an opposer speaking in our midst.

A sure sign that there are BIG problems in a movement. In fact, it could be a possible sign that it has developed into some kind of cult. In the case of the Local Church, one must speak "according to the words of Witness Lee"...and if these words just happen to be according to the Bible..well that's just a bonus, but it's not a requirement. In fact, if Lee's teachings contradict the Bible (which many of them do) then one simply has to do some twisting and turning, adding some if, and and buts, provisos, exceptions to the rule, etc. etc.. and if all else fails, just pump your fist and proclaim "praise the Lord for the ministry!" "thank you Lord for your recovered word!" "Oh, Lord Jesus!"