Practice of Deputy Authority in the Bible

[HERn]

Originally Posted by Terry

and foam came out of his mouth..

Okay...so apparently the BBs practice of covering the deputy authority extends to the those possibly under the influence of a demon? And the reason the BBs want to protect the "foamer" is what? Isn't one function of true shepherds to protect the flock? So the BBs protect the "foamer" at the expense of the flock? Dear LC-ers do you perceive anything wrong with this? Oh wait a minute, you're not for right and wrong, right? Just for life and the "spirit", right? So tell me which "spirit" seeks to cover up the damaging deeds of the "foamer" so he can continue to abuse the flock just to protect the demonic hierarchical control practiced by the BBs? What would happen if the dear small potatoes together grabbed the "foamer" and tossed him out the door? Kind of like a couple of flesh brothers at a large family reunion grabbing and throwing out an old uncle who molested some of the nieces at the last reunion. What's the healthiest response? Cover the molester so he can continue to molest the children or throw him out on his ear?

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by HERn

Okay...so apparently the BBs practice of covering the deputy authority extends to the those possibly under the influence of a demon? And the reason the BBs want to protect the "foamer" is what? Isn't one function of true shepherds to protect the flock? So the BBs protect the "foamer" at the expense of the flock? Dear LC-ers do you perceive anything wrong with this?

I have seen plenty of LC leaders who are unfit for their roles. It blows my mind to think that so many could blindly follow such leaders. At one point in time, I bought into all the nonsense about the LC not having any hierarchy, so it never occurred to me that there was anyone in particular exercising authority or control.

In the past, I might have said that if there was any major problem among LC leaders, it might be that they are overzealous. When you consider some of the things that have been brought to light on the internet, it is clear the overzealous leaders are probably the least of the problem. There are leaders who are utterly lacking in transparency, and as is seen from this excerpt, even demon possessed.

Every LC member should ask themselves, what kind of system enables these kinds of leaders? For the most part, those leading churches outside the LC are in a leadership position because that is what they are fit for. I don’t hear about the issue of authority coming up much outside the LC. It really makes you stop and think.