Comment on Rewrite of fundamental belief 6 voted by NCC by Larry Roberts.

The question was asked above, “Why were there so many opposed to the resolution?” I found myself asking the same question during the Constituency meeting. The debate on “Other Agenda Item” #3 was fascinating. I believe the answer to this question is multifaceted. First, the unfortunate reasons. I say “unfortunate” because I basically believe the authors were sincere, and I would have liked seeing their goal achieved – and hope still to see success on these issues.

This proposal – as written (see top of this page) – can imply a level of intrusiveness that makes people – especially USA citizens – uncomfortable, e.g. “…adhere in their teachings AND LIVES.” I’m thinking some felt this last part went too far. Would there be peeping into the bedrooms of teachers and pastors to ascertain whether sexual practices were in accordance with the Bible? Would their personal libraries or mailboxes be examined to see if they were reading books or subscribing to magazines that promote heresies? Secondly, what does “prophetic authority of the Spirit of Prophecy” mean? This wording is extremely vague and open to abuse. In light of some extremists’ use of the Ellen White’s writings, it is likely that many constituents worried that these most wonderful revelations could move out of the “moon” position, in which Mrs. White stated her writings should be, and into the “sun” position where the Bible must remain if we are to retain and deserve the title of “Christian”. One last “unfortunate” reason is that of “attitude” emerging from the tones and words of at least 2 of the most adamant proponents of this measure. The strident, somewhat spiritually arrogant and judgmental approach failed to win hearts and, instead, repulsed some attendees. I believe the majority in the PUC sanctuary favored the Oroville proposal’s INTENT and would vote to achieve its purest purposes, but for the reasons stated above, could not vote in favor of this proposal at this time.

Now for the “sinful” reasons. First, worldliness, and that science which is falsely so-called, both hate restraint and will always fight against its exercise. Lucifer and a third of his followers fought expulsion from heaven, all the while declaring their commitment to the REAL truth, claiming they were misunderstood and mistreated. We shouldn’t be surprised that those amongst us who do not believe the Bible, hate the truth revealed in the Spirit of Prophecy, pride themselves in being our enlightened ones, and love sin would fight these proposed restraints. Second, and lastly, Satan hates the church which knows more about his designs and strategy than any other denomination – and he continually seeks to gut us and leave an empty, impotent shell in place to represent the SDA church. Altho there were certainly speakers at those mics whose hearts were not wholly the Lord’s, the fact is we do not wrestle against them – but their father the devil. The devil’s undermining of truth has sadly lived to poison our students another day – but his time remains short, and is getting shorter. Until his time is ‘up’, may we be faithful and courageous in our sphere, and leave the rest to the God we say is all powerful, all wise, and all loving.
Larry

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