Bible as the Absolute Authority

[byHismercy]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

One of the most important matter that the reformers brought to the protestant saints is that the believers submit to the Bible as the absolute authority. Regardless who you are, whether it's elder or newly saved one, you live your life according to the teaching of the Bible. But in the LC, many times, the saints live or are bound by the leading brothers. It is unnecessary for an elder to tell you who you should be married to etc. Many were brainwashed to think brother Lee is like a prophet, the life studies like the only explanation of the bible. This is why the LC can't work together with the rest of the body. Oh lord have mercy to lead this group back to the right path.

Respectfully back to the opening post, and back to the topic of arranged marriages, where do we see precedent set for such activity in scripture? The putting together of young people by the behest of the elders.....what purpose does this serve and is there ANY scriptural basis for this? I have not seen it.

When I was in the LC, sisters were sent to speak to me regarding the relationship I was in before I met my now spouse, and then afterward, again, I was 'counciled' regarding my spouse. I married him anyway. I guess you can see I didn't make a very good LCer.