Backyard Professor Responds to John Dehlin of Mormon Stories
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 4:46 am
Excellent presentation, Philo.
Two things especially came to my mind.
The Lord holds extra accountable those who teach and oversee. I would think this same accountability would carry over to those who choose to be defenders of the church. Of utmost importance, the eternal destiny of persons is at stake. Although each and every individual will give account to God. God will hold accountable those who teach contrary to the gospel of Christ.
On the other hand, the praise of men can have such a stronghold on a person, and I do believe that people can be blinded to truth.
It’s my prayer that TCOJCLDS would follow along the same path as The Worldwide Church of God. It can only be a work of God and a change of heart.
I’m going to add a third thing. You mentioned something to the effect of having spent so many years in the church.
From Joel chapter 2:
I will restore to you the years
that the swarming locust has eaten,
the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter,
my great army, which I sent among you.
“You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied,
and praise the name of the LORD your God,
who has dealt wondrously with you.
And my people shall never again be put to shame.
You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel,
and that I am the LORD your God and there is none else.
And my people shall never again be put to shame.