2 Months Out Of The Local Church And Feeling Guilty

NewManLiving · 01-10-2025, 09:14 AM

Yes! Your assessment is accurate. The emphasis on what they consider "good material" is completely unbiblical and relegates the finished work of Christ to a few special people. It appears they do not believe that Christ can save anyone He pleases to the uttermost. He needs a little help. The Lord tells us in Luke 4:23 and 5:23 that he came for the sick. They must have missed this in their Life Studies. If they only knew how Christ is revealing Himself and forming Himself in the hearts of His people (no matter what kind of material they were) outside of their organization they would be shocked. As you said it's all about the business.

NewManLiving · 01-10-2025, 09:26 PM

Robert Taylor's YouTube channel exposes the dark side of the campus work which is the center of the Good Material deviation
https://youtube.com/@roberttaylor?si=V3W4nMgKJAnu06Ux

01-16-2025, 05:52 PM

Thank you for putting out that Youtube channel. He clearly articulates why this Bible sect is so dangerous. He does the smart thing and doesn't debate them upfront on theological matters, but targets the true weak spot of groups like this, psychology and ideology. Nevertheless, they are vastly incorrect about many theological matters.

Here are some nasty tactics used by the group:

1. Love-Bombing: On college campuses, they lavish students with attention, making them feel uniquely special, loved, and "called out" by God to perform a "special work." They are encouraged to preach the "high gospel" and live according to the "high truths."

2. Gradual Indoctrination: They slowly introduce ideas in a way that manipulates cognitive dissonance, gradually shifting attitudes toward their unorthodox or bizarre Christian teachings until these ideas seem acceptable or even desirable.

3. Chanting: Through chanting the Lord's name, they create a euphoric state that leaves members psychologically vulnerable. In this state, authoritarian teachings—such as the notion of the "minister of the age," "spiritual authority," and the uniquely divine flowing life of Witness Lee's teachings—are implanted and solidified in their minds. This effectively dulls critical thinking and reinforces group loyalty, following the manipulative "unfreeze, change, freeze" tactic used by many controlling individuals and organizations.

Of course, all of the above is my opinion. Please don't sue me LSM, like you have done many others.

01-10-2025, 09:14 AM	#1
NewManLiving Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 152	Re: 2 Months Out Of The Local Church And Feeling Guilty Yes! Your assessment is accurate. The emphasis on what they consider "good material" is completely unbiblical and relegates the finished work of Christ to a few special people. It appears they do not believe that Christ can save anyone He pleases to the uttermost. He needs a little help. The Lord tells us in Luke 4:23 and 5:23 that he came for the sick. They must have missed this in their Life Studies. If they only knew how Christ is revealing Himself and forming Himself in the hearts of His people (no matter what kind of material they were) outside of their organization they would be shocked. As you said it's all about the business.

01-10-2025, 09:26 PM	#2
NewManLiving Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 152	Re: 2 Months Out Of The Local Church And Feeling Guilty Robert Taylor's YouTube channel exposes the dark side of the campus work which is the center of the Good Material deviation https://youtube.com/@roberttaylor?si=V3W4nMgKJAnu06Ux

01-16-2025, 05:52 PM	#3
Jeffery James Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2 Months Out Of The Local Church And Feeling Guilty Thank you for putting out that Youtube channel. He clearly articulates why this Bible sect is so dangerous. He does the smart thing and doesn't debate them upfront on theological matters, but targets the true weak spot of groups like this, psychology and ideology. Nevertheless, they are vastly incorrect about many theological matters. Here are some nasty tactics used by the group: 1. Love-Bombing: On college campuses, they lavish students with attention, making them feel uniquely special, loved, and "called out" by God to perform a "special work." They are encouraged to preach the "high gospel" and live according to the "high truths." 2. Gradual Indoctrination: They slowly introduce ideas in a way that manipulates cognitive dissonance, gradually shifting attitudes toward their unorthodox or bizarre Christian teachings until these ideas seem acceptable or even desirable. 3. Chanting: Through chanting the Lord's name, they create a euphoric state that leaves members psychologically vulnerable. In this state, authoritarian teachings—such as the notion of the "minister of the age," "spiritual authority," and the uniquely divine flowing life of Witness Lee's teachings—are implanted and solidified in their minds. This effectively dulls critical thinking and reinforces group loyalty, following the manipulative "unfreeze, change, freeze" tactic used by many controlling individuals and organizations. Of course, all of the above is my opinion. Please don't sue me LSM, like you have done many others.