tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post6393949535650929857..comments2023-12-28T05:38:49.370-05:00Comments on Escaping Armstrongism: On Following MenxHWAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01061716053302210598noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-15590063826494520262019-10-19T12:06:09.068-04:002019-10-19T12:06:09.068-04:00Hi, i.m new to this blog but want to say that I re...Hi, i.m new to this blog but want to say that I really appreciate all the efforts that were put forth in helping others to get back to think by themselves.<br /><br />I use to be a member of the Restored Church of God for 10 years until God showed me that I was dealing with a false apostle who was claiming different titles for himself.<br /><br />I think what is most shocking is that when we are part of an organization that teaches from their own material instead of straight from the bible, they can so easily control the unsuspecting mind.<br /><br />We tend to look at what they teach and not what they do , especially when you live far away from headquarters. <br /><br />I think Christ was very straight forward in pointing out the false leaders who would come in the way of righteousness and claiming that He was the Christ but would deceive many!<br /><br />I truly can appreciate the depth and meaning of this deception He was warning us about!<br /><br />It's only when I decided to come out of RCG that I was able to start my investigation to soon realize what I was dealing with.<br /><br />Today I can really say that the only way not to be deceived is to study God's word and allow His Spirit to teach us. <br /><br />Christ said: My sheep hear my voice and a stranger they will not follow<br /><br />I will be adding more of my experience throughout this website in the near future to share with you what my experience was and things that I have learned.<br /><br />Keep up the good work !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823356313663333992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-77387943204170928002009-01-11T11:46:00.000-05:002009-01-11T11:46:00.000-05:00More on "trials sore and great adversities" --- I ...More on "trials sore and great adversities" --- I just ran across <A HREF="http://www.cgmusic.com/cghymnal/dwight/foreven.htm" REL="nofollow">this</A> the other day:<BR/><BR/><EM>"2. Thy perfect righteousness, O God,The heaven's height exceeds;<BR/>O God, who is like Thee, who has <BR/>performed such mighty deeds<BR/>*** Thou who hast sent me many griefs Wilt yet my soul restore,<BR/>And out of sorrow's lowest depths<BR/>Wilt bring me forth once more."<BR/><BR/>*** We have always liked the melody to this hymn, but have been bothered by the sound of the words of this stanza that were adopted for the 1974 hymnal. They went like this:<BR/><BR/><STRONG>Thou who hast shown me trials sore and great adversities; Will quicken me again and bring me from the depths of earth!</STRONG><BR/><BR/>This reading introduces a terrible discordant sound to the words that is out of keeping with the beauty of the tune, and very un-poetic. <STRONG>The change appears to be unnecessary.</STRONG>"</EM><BR/><BR/>Unnecessary? I disagree. It reinforced the idea that we had to undergo at least forty trials in our lifetimes, in order to qualify for leadership in that kingdom that never came. So, in that respect, it was a necessary and very useful change --- for church leadership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-91783740343348761762009-01-10T15:45:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:45:00.000-05:00PH,I'll take that as a no, then. :PYou're recolle...PH,<BR/><BR/>I'll take that as a no, then. :P<BR/><BR/>You're recollection is eerily similar to my experiences.<BR/><BR/>Excellent comment about the trials. So true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-66564823432159976982009-01-10T12:20:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:20:00.000-05:00"Does anyone recall feeling loved in any of the Ar...<EM>"Does anyone recall feeling loved in any of the Armstrongite churches?"</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>"I would be very interested in hearing some answers to that from some people. Any takers?"</EM><BR/><BR/>No one had time for that kind of nonsense. It was all about "the end times" and "the work" and preparing to be old testament overlords. "Trials sore and great adversities", etc., etc. <BR/><BR/>If you weren't suffering any trials or adversities, the ministers and lay-ministry often took it upon themselves to see to it that you would!! "Building character", and all that.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-48522550548376475562009-01-09T22:59:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:59:00.000-05:00Good question, Bob. I would be very interested in ...Good question, Bob. <BR/><BR/>I would be very interested in hearing some answers to that from some people. Any takers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-68396811163581277312009-01-09T22:30:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:30:00.000-05:00Some of Jesus' parting words were for His disciple...Some of Jesus' parting words were for His disciples and followers to love one another. That was to be the chief indicator that people were followers of Jesus! Their love for one another. <BR/><BR/>Does anyone recall feeling loved in any of the Armstrongite churches? <BR/><BR/>BBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-80060875031613890472009-01-08T20:56:00.000-05:002009-01-08T20:56:00.000-05:00Hmmmmmm.... that was pretty good. Thanks, Raccoon....Hmmmmmm.... that was pretty good. Thanks, Raccoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553223623498441385.post-12222022270918070452009-01-08T15:26:00.000-05:002009-01-08T15:26:00.000-05:00Follow me as I follow Christ is sure to be the cry...Follow me as I follow Christ is sure to be the cry some ministers will raise. After all didn't Paul say it? To help those that fall into this trap I found an article that may prove to be profitable reading:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.servantsnews.com/sn9507/follow.htm" REL="nofollow">http://www.servantsnews.com/sn9507/follow.htm</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com