Cheryl

Hi Martin,

I don’t think he has seen our DVD since I know that the president of CBMW has thrown the copy I sent them into the garbage. I don’t think he passed it around before he threw it out. Unfortunately these men are very closed-minded and tend to come across in a judgmental way. Yet if they believe they have the truth and we are wrong, then they need to gently correct those who are in opposition (2 Timothy 2:25). It has been tiring for me to try to get them to respond. CBMW has already told me that they have nothing to say about my DVD and for me to keep asking for a response smacks of pride. Perhaps they feel they can see my heart and judge me for trying to discuss these issues. I do not think that is a kind way to respond to me and it hurts. Therefore I will no longer be trying to communicate with them although if they would like to communicate with me and dialogue in a loving and respectful manner, I would certainly be more than willing. As it stands it is time for me to concentrate more on reaching people who are open to hear both sides.

What we are hearing in these latest tapes shows the direction of this movement. I will be putting a summary of the other audio tape from the February conference within a couple of days. It is clear that there is a “battle” mentality that has become very combative towards egalitarians. This should not be. If they cannot love their brothers and sisters in Christ and if instead they choose to create a division in the church on a secondary issue, then I am afraid that they are going to find themselves disciplined by the Lord Jesus. He does not take lightly to attacks against the body of Christ and he hates this kind of division on non-essentials.