Re: Has Anyone Ever Heard of Radiant Life Church in Sacramento
Date: March 28, 2009 09:43PM
Proverbs 28 (New Living Translation)
1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
but the godly are as bold as lions.
2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
3 A poor person who oppresses the poor
is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
to obey the law is to fight them.
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
6 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
7 Young people who obey the law are wise;
those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.[a]
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
9 God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
10 Those who lead good people along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,
but the honest will inherit good things.
11 Rich people may think they are wise,
but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,
but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
Don’t protect him!
18 The blameless will be rescued from harm,
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
19 A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
21 Showing partiality is never good,
yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother
and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
is no better than a murderer.
25 Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.
When I read this this morning it spoke to me personally in many ways. Making me consider how this applies to me. I post it hear not for the Leader's of RLC, because it is my conviction that their consciences have been seared, because they have hardened their hearts to those who have been and are being oppressed. However I call on any who are still attending Radiant Life to ask the Lord to give you discernment regarding whether the above ungodly character traits listed above are demonstrated in Tony Cunningham, Dan Flory, Roland Pang and all the other "Elders," Pastors," and staff who have remained at RLC. As the Lord to open your eyes to see ask Him to bring into the light that which is hidden in darkness.
God in his grace and mercy continues to open peoples eyes and people are still leaving a few at a time I just got a call from someone last week telling me that it was hard for them to call me, because they have finally seen and have had God confirm in there hearts that things I have said are true.
Do not be ashamed if yo find yourself in that place, do not give into to the paralysis of analysis by keep second guessing whether you are really seeing what you think you are. It is time to act by leaving and you owe no one an explanation why unless Father specifically tells you to then you are doing it not, because you owe it to those whom you explain it, but simply out of loving voluntary obedience to God. He is not a God of obligation, fear and shame that is religion and has nothing to do with authentic relationship Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.