A Future and a Hope

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Terry

I see what Ohio quoted as a physical picture of how some saints have been treated. When abuse does happen it is tolerated because of a concept this is an opportunity to take the cross. Maybe I am off, is learning the lesson of the cross to embrace abuse? I do not believe so. Why would abuse be tolerated? I think in part due to the teaching of Submission and Authority at the exclusion of The Character of the Lord’s Worker.

Referring to a quote to Witness Lee, “I have heard that some brothers notice things happening that are not right, but they dare not say anything. To avoid getting involved, they stay silent and let the suffering go on. To do this is to play politics. This is what some of you have been practicing. Dear brothers, change your mind. Repent. Let us have no more such things." Practical Talks to the Elders No. 2 p. 23

Would have been comforting if the ministry quote was more than just words.

I view this quote by WL as total hypocrisy. Those in the Recovery who did "notice" things, and bravely spoke their conscience, refusing to "stay silent and let the suffering go on," were subjected to far worse abuse and public slander.

This is, sorry to say, the real politics ... WL talking out both sides of his mouth, having it both ways, breaking all the rules and then blaming others.