Cheryl

Don,
It is the fruit of Matt’s ministry that causes his followers to rip at the sheep. As they continue to tear me down, I trust that God will use this to open many people’s eyes to the sick fruit of the hierarchical movement. When these true Christians are sick enough of the vitriolic nature of the this entire mindset, I trust that they will leave that camp. A true Christian is one who loves the brethren and will not stand to see the attacks against a fellow Christian over a secondary issue in the church. It is indeed sobering that these folks speak evil with one side of their mouth and claim to know and love Christ with the other side of their mouth.

Since Matt has publicly claimed that I am a sister in Christ and a “godly woman” then the name-calling over secondary issues and the hatred that spews forth from his followers shows from their fruit that 1 John 2 applies.

1 John 2:4 The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

Jesus has commanded us to love our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is not an option but a command and John goes on:

1 John 2:9 The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now.