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Originally Posted by googlelight
I cant answer your question directly, but I would say this, sadly:
Those most devoted to the ministry in my region, those who listen to wednesday night meetings, and go to responsible brothers conferences etc,. there is a strong "spirit" and attitude that show little or no interest in considering these things. Reconsidering LR arrogance. Reconsidering receiving believers according to Gods Son. Reconsidering the ministry NOT replacing the bible. In word and teaching they say the Bible is preeminent, in practice, I cant find this. I cant really explain this strong "ministry spirit" or what it exactly is, but all I can say I as a believer want to avoid it and I dont like it. Sadly I cant articulate what exactly it is that is sooo wrong with it.
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Reading the book of Acts and especially Paul's epistles, we see the same strong "ministry spirit" in the Judaizers. They attacked Paul at every opportunity. They would even stir up the secular rulers to hurt the apostles, much the same as LSM would file lawsuits against their opponents. Unfortunately it is often difficult to distinguish between religious zeal and genuine love for God and His people.
The same horrible contradictions existed in the New Testament. How else can we explain how Christians would sue their brothers and sisters just for wanting the liberty to adhere to the scriptures rather than their ministry? This is exactly what happened in all the Midwest LC's ten years ago.
They are not a Christian ministry that serves others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, rather an abusive worldly organization that uses the scripture to enslave others to their aberrant sect. They really care nothing for the oneness of the body of Christ, rather use oneness to create walls and strongholds between them and the rest of the body of Christ. Like politicians and Pharisees, pay no attention to what they say, but to what they do.