Yah, isn't that what I said?  


But I think you said it in easier to understand terms.

  {On a similar note,  
     George wanted us to believe that what was good and normal is for leaders to be authoritarian and look good on the outside by doing stupendous deeds of preaching and missionary journeys.  But what of mercy, humility, and love?  I'm still scratching my head at how it was that I came to accept George's portrayal of a righteous man as accurate, when those basic Christian tenets were lacking.  Could anyone look at George and say, "This man is a humble and loving and gentle like Jesus"?  
     I don't think I did entirely accept it, at least not down in my heart.  It was that pea under the mattresses (sometimes more like a boulder)--no doubt that was the Holy Spirit saying, "Wake up and smell the hypocrisy!".  But the ministry as a whole still seemed to be doing the will of God (i.e. reaching the lost, lives lived in devotion to God, etc.)
     Sure, we could say, "George is a godly man."  But we couldn't honestly say that he's meek and lowly in heart.   Now that just doesn't make any sense.  Then what was our definition of a "godly" man?  Didn't that just cause some red flags to go up?  Oh, but being meek wouldn't be overcoming--oh yeah, that's it. }



I'm trying to quote the above from Arthur.  My husband had similar thoughts.  It was always said of Geo., and we said it, too,"he's a godly man".  But no one ever said he is Christ-like, so what did we mean?  What were we thinking?  Apparently we weren't thinking enough at all.  BW

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     Thanks, Stephen & all, for trying to help.  i must be hopelessly mired in the mid-20th century.  i don't understand most of what i read on the "Help" page.  Half the time, just trying to go there gets me kicked offline for committing an illegal operation.  When i try to use the smiley codes, all i get is what i type-- no cute pictures like everyone else gets.  BTW, i have no idea how my last post turned out like it did???
     But your attempts to enlighten me are appreciated...

Sincerely,
al

Brent,

Thanks, but no thanks.  I'll take what I've been given and move on.  God is working in my life in a different direction now and to go back to a way of life, despite the possibility of it being without George, Betty, David, Tim . . . whatever.  Not really my cup of tea.  I do agree that there were good things and good friends that came of it, but not the whole package.  I could go on from there and elaborate, but . . . time is of the essence.

Would you really go back to Galatia (the Assembly). Those people who are longing for the leeks and onions of the Assembly should read the link below and commit it to memory. After the present problems subside and if the existing leaders get off unscathed they will soon go back to the same old routine. Beware of the leaven. This is not going to be cured it must be irradicated.

http://www.rickross.com/reference/assembly/assembly31.html

NOSTALGIA TIME

Please promise not to vomit after reading this. Get your sick bag if need be to be prepared.

Nostalgia time. This is fiction but it reminds me of what I saw in Ottawa. We really were proud of how humble we were. We really exalted in our suffering because of the rewards that other believers would miss out on but we would overcome. And all the saints who still had their health said AMEN.

“Saints grab your hymn book and we will sing number 333.”

“Now remember make a joyful noise everybody. Don't worry it doesn't matter how terrible you sound just how much you really mean it. We don't need a piano or any other musical accompaniment. The early Church never used instruments so this is the pattern everyone should use. Now remember that because these other Churches have so many distractions (like organ music pianos and heaven help us even bands) But don’t despair because we went back to the original biblical pattern and we, only we, practice true first century practices. We only do what we see the early believers practiced as outlined in the New Testament.”

“Oh and I have an announcement of a fellowship at brother ________'s house he says the Superbowl is on at his house and all are welcome.”

“Those who have not signed up please leave your email address with us so we can contact you for the car trip to the sugar bush. Anyone who has a cell phone please leave us you number so we can have contact people in case we get separated. We will have a movie in the evening. It is called A Night's Tale.”

“We are not legalistic we are living in today’s world not like the Amish who view even some things like zippers as worldly. We know the Internet never existed when Jesus was around but the Lord can use it for His glory. So computers, cell phones, are acceptable to the Lord. However TVs except for fellowships and GGs seminars are not good in the home. No worker will be allowed to have a TV and definitely not a VCR.”

“Oh yes sisters you must bring your long dresses and head coverings for worship. As we said we only do what is biblical and don't mix today’s worldly habits with our fellowship for the Lord. We want to be consistently on board for the Lord. We are standing in the gap because most Christians have given up and have compromised their vision. What makes us different is important because we don't go the broad way that leads to destruction we are going the narrow way the way of the cross and do things according to God's pattern. Everything needs to be centered around the Testimony and all we do for our own selves or our family is secondary to what the Testimony needs.”

“Praise God saints it is our privilege to not only serve the Lord but to suffer for Him. Any who are behind in their stewardships need to remember it is to be done as unto the Lord. It is for the increase of your eternal reward and although salvation is a gift your inheritance is conditional.”

“Oh yes sorry for the sermanette for Christianettes now it is time to sing that glorious hymn.”

http://crass.on.ru/flash/bbird.html

Now isn't that refreshing. Bring back memories to anyone! “Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way.” (Quote from a secular song popular many years ago)

Hugh