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Originally Posted by aron
Looking back, one of the most striking features of the Nee/Lee programme is the discrepancy between what is assiduously taught, and what is actually practiced by leadership and underlings.
I read a book "Elder's Training" by Witness Lee and he kept going over and over how everything was "for the body" and every decision had to be made with the good of the body in view.
But if anyone tried to point out to Lee (or his underlings) what damage was being done to others by his decisions, they'd would clamp down: "None of your business" or "my personal affairs".
Both Daystar and the installation of Philip Lee as LSM office manager come to mind. In each case, what was taught was blatantly disregarded in personal practice. There are apparently clearly delineated Local Church expectations for everyone, and then there's the Untouchable at the top, who can ignore everything that he's "training" his disciples to live like.
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It's hard to believe that someone as seasoned as dear brother
Drake could be so naive as to the effects this would have upon the general LC population. Lee taught us for decades that he was different, he was better, he alone was upright regarding the high standards for ministers of the New Covenant. We believed him and unreservedly bought into his program.
Lee taught us that all Christianity had failed, had become degraded, had become hopeless and helplessly divided. They were satanic, demonic, and Christless. He derided them continuously, from the top to the bottom. He used their failures to highlight the dramatic contrast with the "Recovery," the Lord's "testimony," the unique N.T. churchlife on the "proper ground" of oneness.
We also believed his word games. Christianity had those horrible "pastors," but we had "co-workers and full-timers." They "went to church," but we "went to meetings." They had the "low" gospel, but we had "God's Economy." They had those evil controlling "denominations," but we had the the "high peak ministry of oneness." They were merely "Christians," but we were the "saints" of God!
Life was so good! The differences were endless. There was no end to the contrasts and criticisms which Lee had for the greater body of Christ.
Then, after every storm, "leaks" would occur. Rumors and whispers were heard. Brother Lee would then assure us it was all "fake news" from ambitious and rebellious lepers.
For shame, for shame. Can't they just bear the cross? Can't they just "leave like gentlemen?"
Nothing here folks, just move along! Life in the enchanted, emerald city of "Ozaheim" is all good. See all'ya'all at the next training.
Hallelujah for Christ and the Church!
Then the internet "Toto" pulled back the curtain for all to see.