Brotherly Love the Source of Oneness?

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Originally Posted by aron

So yes, these brethren do practice Nee's teaching. But they seem to have a very subjective assessment of what it means to be divisive. Basically, from what I can see, if you don't do everything they say you are being "divisive". So only "yes-men" are allowed to abide there. The rest eventually become troubled and speak up, then they are banished. Or else they simply leave.

To abide there you must sit quietly, and only say "amen" when spoken to. Anything else, and you risk being marked and separated. I have seen this happen several times.

I want to give an example of how 'oneness' is working for me...somewhat at least.
I assemble with Christians who love the Pastor almost to a fault. I hear many people say, they've gone to many, many churches and no one teaches the Word like this pastor does.
(I disagree..but this is where God has me and I have the peace of God to assemble there.)

However, in our home gatherings we fellowship and share what we have learned from other ministries not having anything to do with the Pastor's teaching. We pass around other ministries teachings... If the pastor of our congregation shares something I don't agree with, I can freely explain why I disagree without being afraid.. (Grant it, I do it with respect. We ALL should respect our spiritual leaders.)
Sometimes I might find, I was wrong on my perspective & I have received correction with an EXPLANATION from the bible. Other times, God has used me to shed light and it is well received. Sometimes I keep my thoughts to myself as I listen to the Holy Spirit's leading and Guidance.

Now in the LSM/LC...Brother, (notice how he was never addressed as PASTOR or Apostle )Witness Lee was highly revered and that's probably an understatement. Can you imagine bringing 'something' from 'the outside' into an LSM/LC home meeting? Can you imagine fellowshipping about a book written by someone other than Nee/Lee, or the Revered saints from the past...Andrew Murray, and others...someone contemporary?

There might be a few who can but you know darn well they are being selective.

You know saints, I was contemplating a few days ago my spiritual journey and what I've learned along the way.

I was saved 'in the church'.
I learned to call on the Name of the Lord.
I learned to pray read.
I learned...really learned about the Power of the Blood of Jesus.
I learned to 'testify' and support the message being given. (In the 70s, we testified after a message if we wanted to. I don't know what it's called now.

I learned about my human spirit.
I learned to fellowship.
I learned to preach the gospel.

I learned about 'oneness'.
I saw the 'vision of the church'.
I experienced the church life.

This is a list of good things I experienced. And I'm thankful for this. I'm not going to list the 'bad things'. We've all been there-done that.

Fast forward to where I am...where former LCrs are.

I have made it a 'mission' to use what I learned as a foundation to build on what I'm learning now. Without imposing what I learned on anyone, I bring my positive experiences to build and encourage the body of Christ. BUT, I also take what I'm learning & receiving from my brothers & sisters in Christ who have never heard of the LSM/LC..who don't pray like I was raised to pray yet have a solid relationship with the Lord...who know the Word of God and know how to touch the Throne with their prayers...and without 'knowing' they are building up the body of Christ, are doing just that.

I can see why the Lord brought me to the LC/LSM for a time and for a season. Unfortunately, the experience and deception that there was 'nothing better out there' left me in a quandry for a long time. 25 plus years it was before I began to meet with a congregation of saints under a Pastor.

I needed this to shed the old wineskin and to put on the NEW Wineskin..but it was HARD at first!! Good heavens did I have a critical spirit!!! (I didn't tell anyone what I thought but I sure was judgmental privately!!!)

I'm so glad I've learned...still learning to OBEY the Voice of God by tuning into my spirit.

No one with whom I meet is promoting 'oneness'...it's just coming together 'naturally' and we talk about how the oneness is coming together.

To God be all Praise, Honor, Glory with Thanksgiving. Thank You Lord Jesus..for what you're showing us..how You're working in us through Your Precious Holy Spirit...whom I love as much as the Lord Jesus and God the Father...my Heavenly Father.