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It seems we never hear teaching about if a brother comes and asks forgiveness at which we are bound to forgive. Does this ever happen in the LC? To my experience, No. Isn't it the truth that when we are offended we are to go to a brother and confront him. Not always an easy task. The LC teaching is that what comes down from Anaheim is taken as words from God

To me actually if this is a wealthy benefactor who cares for all your needs plus spending money, you can take a lot. A good employer who treats you badly sometimes but pays you well, you can accept. But unfortunately the LSM pays you nothing. They just demand. WL just demanded. Israel made it by David, Solomon, but finally when it came to Reaboam, the Lord OKed a revolt. This having to be "one" by the BB's definition is not sustainable. Paul did not put up with James enforcing the Law on the early church. He just went to Jerusalem and made his case and got some relief. Had this been Lee, that would have been the end of Paul and the Twelve would have smeared him from church history.

In the Bible there is no such thing as a Pope, politburo, or the like. It is still hard for me to understand RK's buying into this. I have no trouble understanding BP, RG, MC,and a few others, but for RK to be so devoted with his intelect and learning is a real mystery. It's even harder for me to believe Susan would go along. Many times in the last ten years I have said 'life is strange.'

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