The God who died

[aron]

Originally Posted by rayliotta

One practical result of these teachings is that people become focused on what Witness Lee taught about particular passages. When Lee would parse out which portions of the Bible he considered "revelation," versus which portions he considered "natural," then the Bible becomes a kind of minefield. We have to be careful where we step. If we dare to appreciate some passage that Lee has already deemed "natural," then we'll hear it from those who are more "in tune with the ministry."

I remember reading Lee's footnotes on Psalm 34. Lee said it was natural. But when it got to the verse, "Not one of his bones will be broken," suddenly Lee declared that this was a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Huh?

[bearbear]

Originally Posted by aron

I remember reading Lee's footnotes on Psalm 34. Lee said it was natural. But when it got to the verse, "Not one of his bones will be broken," suddenly Lee declared that this was a revelation of Jesus Christ.

Huh?

This mindset of Witness Lee is so contradictory to

2 Samuel 22:31
"As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD's word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him."

It is startling how far Witness Lee moved away from God's word. Once you undermine its integrity you lose trust in God and his promises as a refuge of safety. Instead Lee seems to have compelled his followers to trust and take refuge in a false shepherd and his words.

It also reveals a total lack of fear of God.

Isaiah led an obedient life of repentance and yet was undone before the throne of God in Isaiah 6. I would never in a million years want to trade places with Witness Lee knowing he openly defied God's word and declared portions of it to be 'natural', not even taking into account the reports of undealt with iniquity in his ministry. Can you imagine what a scene it would be if Witness Lee took Isaiah's place in Isaiah 6? Another reminder to be humble towards God for those in the LCs as well as ourselves.