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Originally Posted by Indiana
Without discounting many of the legitimate concerns about LSM and the rest of the history, I have a question for you: Is not publishing such a report the same as Ham spreading an evil report about his father, Noah? Or as if David had struck down King Saul, as he surely had the right to have done? Both Noah and Saul were wrong. The blessing had even left Saul, yet David would not raise his hand against him.
Surely, Brother Lee is our spiritual father as much as Brother Nee is our grandfather. All we have received has come as a result of the ministry of Brother Lee. Yes, some serious mistakes have been made. Yes, we know all about them, and some are quite disturbing. Yet, except I had touched the recovery, I would not have received such a rich spiritual benefit for the last 30 years. And it must be stated that serious mistakes have been made on BOTH sides of this situation. And yet, I am reminded of Ham and David....
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Noah and Ham:
as I was raised hearing this analogy, my thought was if it was meant to be covered over, it wouldn't be in the Bible. God's Word is an exposing Word.
David and Saul:
David had opportunity to strike Saul down while he slept. Instead David gave grace to Saul.
Spiritual father:
I cannot call any man or woman my spiritual father. Matthew 23:9 explicitly says, "Do not call anyone on earth your father ; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven."
Brother Lee is with the Lord. He is no longer alive to speak. There are brothers, elders, co-workers who are still with us and who were party if not bystanders to bearing of false witness of certain former elders. These brothers, elders, and co-workers should have some response. This is why I have considered Indiana's writings bearing significance.