For those who want to know...RULES at my church!

[LaVonne]

Originally Posted by Sister Truth Seeker

I know....don't cry...you trusted them, as we all did, we believed because we didn't know any better.....I am just so greatful for the things I did get that will always be in my heart...like you and your family!

Well, I'm not crying...I just sometimes want to.

Amen to the bolded part...it wasn't all bad.

[LaVonne]

Originally Posted by Sister Truth Seeker

I understand I am waiting for someone to come on a support the old pastor....people who don't know....who have no clue what is like to be under such oppression....he was held in such high esteem in the district...and while I don't think in his heart he is evil...I think that one day he will have to answer for what has happened!

I don't know...I think they know exactly what they do! I've since heard stories about the current pastor...from someone who had been there from the begining...

Originally Posted by CareyM

I don't know...I think they know exactly what they do! I've since heard stories about the current pastor...from someone who had been there from the begining...

OH my!

[LaVonne]

Originally Posted by Sister Truth Seeker

OH my!

Yes!

[OneAccord]

Reading this thread brings to mind the book "Starving Sheep and Over-fed Shepherds", written many years ago by a well-known evangelist. Its unfortunate when God's people become enslaved by the self-appointed "shepherds" who care nothing for the flock. They care only about the control and power they seize over the people of God. Sheep do not have to be controlled. They need to be led... led by a caring shepherd that has their welfare at heart.
In my younger days, I, too, became a victim of one of there "lord's over God's Heritage". He was "THE man of God", through and by whom God's Word came. HE decided who would get married to whom..HE decided what was doctrinally correct, HE decided where you would work, how much you would give. I spent several years alienated from my family because they were "of the world". It took time, and spiritual growth, to do exactly what God's Word tells us to do..."from such turn away".

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by crakjak

This is true, we were there two to three years before the light dawned and we made for the exit. The church has since passed to a son, and due to his immaturity and moral failure the church has all but dried up. Thank God.

Sorry, for any misunderstanding, I was referring to the church we attended in Dallas, TX. Not Sister Truth Seeker's former church. The similiarities are striking however.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Reading this thread brings to mind the book "Starving Sheep and Over-fed Shepherds", written many years ago by a well-known evangelist. Its unfortunate when God's people become enslaved by the self-appointed "shepherds" who care nothing for the flock. They care only about the control and power they seize over the people of God. Sheep do not have to be controlled. They need to be led... led by a caring shepherd that has their welfare at heart.
In my younger days, I, too, became a victim of one of there "lord's over God's Heritage". He was "THE man of God", through and by whom God's Word came. HE decided who would get married to whom..HE decided what was doctrinally correct, HE decided where you would work, how much you would give. I spent several years alienated from my family because they were "of the world". It took time, and spiritual growth, to do exactly what God's Word tells us to do..."from such turn away".

So true, and well said.

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Reading this thread brings to mind the book "Starving Sheep and Over-fed Shepherds", written many years ago by a well-known evangelist. Its unfortunate when God's people become enslaved by the self-appointed "shepherds" who care nothing for the flock. They care only about the control and power they seize over the people of God. Sheep do not have to be controlled. They need to be led... led by a caring shepherd that has their welfare at heart.
In my younger days, I, too, became a victim of one of there "lord's over God's Heritage". He was "THE man of God", through and by whom God's Word came. HE decided who would get married to whom..HE decided what was doctrinally correct, HE decided where you would work, how much you would give. I spent several years alienated from my family because they were "of the world". It took time, and spiritual growth, to do exactly what God's Word tells us to do..."from such turn away".

Thank goodness you were set free as we were....its sad because I think there are many out there, and they think they are alone!!!

Originally Posted by crakjak

Sorry, for any misunderstanding, I was referring to the church we attended in Dallas, TX. Not Sister Truth Seeker's former church. The similiarities are striking however.

Yes they are...and not a problem at all....just gave me a start at first...lol

[LaVonne]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Reading this thread brings to mind the book "Starving Sheep and Over-fed Shepherds", written many years ago by a well-known evangelist. Its unfortunate when God's people become enslaved by the self-appointed "shepherds" who care nothing for the flock. They care only about the control and power they seize over the people of God. Sheep do not have to be controlled. They need to be led... led by a caring shepherd that has their welfare at heart.
In my younger days, I, too, became a victim of one of there "lord's over God's Heritage". He was "THE man of God", through and by whom God's Word came. HE decided who would get married to whom..HE decided what was doctrinally correct, HE decided where you would work, how much you would give. I spent several years alienated from my family because they were "of the world". It took time, and spiritual growth, to do exactly what God's Word tells us to do..."from such turn away".

I hate that you went through all of this, but it is a bit comforting to find those who have gone through similar circumstances. There are so many who don't even believe or know that this stuff really happens in "the church".