Concerning Lee's 1997 Admonition regarding Love

[Sons to Glory!]

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.

I recently listened online to a Ron Kangus message given last year, and maybe this is what is meant by the "Ministry Spirit." In it he was emphasizing that God is a God of purpose, and that no one can get in His way. This reminded me so very much of the speaking I'd heard from WL years ago - God is all about His purpose, and if you get in His way He will be like a steamroller and crush you into fine powder! This instilled a lot of fear in me, and I think in others.

Years later (post Recovery) the Lord showed me clearly that it is His love that is the primary motivation for what He does. Now I see the Bible is full of His love, and He will see His loving purpose fulfilled - for us ("all things are yours")! Before, what I saw was God was only about His purpose . . . and love was at least secondary (and therefore almost never talked about). I think this is what brother Lee was calling out as an error in 1997.