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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah
I agree that "being beyond reproach" does not mean that you will not be reproached. Jesus said if they treated him disrespectfully then surely they will do likewise with His disciples.
But I think what Ohio is saying is that we are to be "examples to the flock" and he doesn't think this is a godly example. The same can be said of WL and has been said by most people on this forum and I am pretty sure that includes you. Some of his behavior may not have been on the level of sinful, but it was a poor example to the flock.
In fact, I thought I recalled some posts on this forum that said a Godly example should be a prerequisite to receiving a ministry. Perhaps my memory is faulty but didn't you share that?
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I respect Ohio's opinion and I can see his point. I understand where he is coming from.
I just don't think if someone is a little too extravagant that is a fatal flaw. God wants us to enjoy life.
Meyer worked hard to get where she is. She really is an amazing story. She clipped coupons for years to make ends meet while the Lord was preparing her for ministry. She raised something like four kids. Her stories of the tough times I can really relate to. They are hilarious and inspiring.
She talks about being all uptight and crabby about money and getting upset because her husband wouldn't join in her anxiety. They'd go to WalMart and he'd do things like playfully throw rolls of toilet paper from the next aisle over the racks at her to loosen her up. She would just fume. But the Lord finally taught her to let things go, relax and enjoy life.
Our LRC legacy built into us a certain world view that is very suspicious of material enjoyment. Nee was way overboard that way. I just don't believe that stuff anymore.
Now I think fleecing the sheep is as wrong as it gets, but I don't think Meyer does that. Lee did it, but I don't think he meant to. He really believed he was the MOTA. But saints were fleeced for it nonetheless.
But the fact is we all have the right and responsibility to decide for ourselves which ministers to support and which to pass on. Hallelujah for that! God is so wise.