L.B. brings up some important points. First, that the teachings of Jesus are not obsolete. When would LOVING GOD (the LOVING ONE), and LOVING your Brother ever go out of style? Wildly convoluted religion building is an entirely different matter.
Speaking of convoluted, I am privy to some expats who still believe the theology of TLW continues to hold merit, but was simply sidetracked and hijacked by corrupting influences. This is a slippery slope when one considers the fact that any future incarnations would be subject to the very same abuses. It's impossible for religion-building to avoid the pitfalls of kingdom-building.
Reflecting on the hubris we displayed in priding ourselves as ‘prophets of revelation’, while at the same time excusing abuses we found scripturally justified, points out that when doctrine preempts LOVE, vision is restricted, not enhanced.
To confirm L.B.’s final point:
PART
Each
has a part
to play
in the
HEALING
of the world
MISSION
Our
MISSION
is to LIGHT up
areas of darkness
within
one another
Speaking of convoluted, I am privy to some expats who still believe the theology of TLW continues to hold merit, but was simply sidetracked and hijacked by corrupting influences. This is a slippery slope when one considers the fact that any future incarnations would be subject to the very same abuses. It's impossible for religion-building to avoid the pitfalls of kingdom-building.
Reflecting on the hubris we displayed in priding ourselves as ‘prophets of revelation’, while at the same time excusing abuses we found scripturally justified, points out that when doctrine preempts LOVE, vision is restricted, not enhanced.
To confirm L.B.’s final point:
Each
has a part
to play
in the
HEALING
of the world
MISSION
Our
MISSION
is to LIGHT up
areas of darkness
within
one another