The Responsibilities of Leaders and Workers (7) Part Three
What I need to explain to you here is not only directed at leaders and workers, but also to everyone present—it is a most important principle. Wherever it is you are carrying out the church’s work, doing your duties, or preaching the gospel, there are always going to be choppy waters. Even God’s own work is fraught with difficulties—have you all noticed this fact? Although you may not know or clearly understand the specifics, you are all aware of the overall circumstances. Spreading God’s gospel work is not smooth sailing, and you should all be mentally prepared and recognize this. This established fact is laid out here, so what attitude should we adopt toward these matters to be most proper, most reasonable, and most correct? Is it right to be timid and fearful inside? (No.) Since being timid and fearful is not right, then is it right to have the attitude and viewpoint that you do not fear either heaven or earth, are enemies with the entire world, resist the entire world to the end, and go against the current? (No.) Is this the rationality of normal humanity or impetuousness? These incorrect viewpoints are all a reflection of impetuousness, not genuine faith. What kind of viewpoints and attitudes are correct, then? Let Me list a few for you. This is the first viewpoint people should have: Whether overseas or in China, to wholeheartedly expend themselves for God and do their duties is the most just cause among all of humankind from ancient times to the present. Our doing duty is open and aboveboard, not secretive, because what we are doing now is the most just cause among humankind. What does this “just” refer to? It refers to the truth, to God’s will, to the arrangements and commissions of the Creator; it completely surpasses human morals, ethics, and laws, and is a cause carried out under the leadership and care of the Creator. Is this not the most correct viewpoint? For one thing, this viewpoint is a truly existing fact; for another, it is also the most correct recognition of the duty one does. This is the second viewpoint people should have: God is sovereign over all things and all events. Everything, including the rulers of the world and any power, religion, organization, and ethnicity in the world is ruled over and controlled by God’s hand—no one’s destiny is controlled by themselves. We are no exception; our destinies are ruled over and controlled by God’s hand, and no one can change the direction of where we go and where we stay, nor can anyone change our future and destination. Just as the Bible says, “The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah, as the rivers of water: He turns it wherever He will” (Proverbs 21:1). How much more so for the destinies of us insignificant humans! The rule and system of the ruler of the country we reside in, as well as the living environment of this country, whether they are threatening, hostile, or friendly toward us—all of this is under God’s sovereignty, and we have nothing to worry or be concerned about. This is the viewpoint people should hold and the awareness they should have, as well as the truth they should possess and understand. And this is the third viewpoint, which is also of course the most important: No matter where we live, in which country, and regardless of our capabilities or caliber, we are merely one part of the mass of insignificant created beings. The only responsibility and duty we should fulfill is to submit to the Creator’s sovereignty, arrangements, and orchestrations; there is nothing else, it’s that simple. Even though we are currently in a free country and a free environment, if one day God raises up a hostile force to persecute and harm us, we should have no complaints whatsoever. Why should we have no complaints? Because we have long been prepared; our obligation, responsibility, and duty is to submit to all that God does, everything that God orchestrates. Is this submission the truth? Is it the attitude that people should have? (Yes.) If one day, all of humankind and the entire environment turn against us, and we face death, should we have complaints? (We should not.) Some say, “Didn’t God lead us overseas so that we wouldn’t have to suffer Satan’s cruel persecution anymore? Wasn’t it so that we could freely do our duties and breathe the air of freedom? Then why does God still intend for us to face death?” These words are not correct. Submitting to God’s orchestrations and arrangements is an attitude, the attitude that people should have toward God, toward God’s sovereignty. It is the attitude that a created being should possess.
There is another most crucial point that people should realize: Although it is relatively stable and free overseas, it is still difficult to avoid being frequently harassed by the great red dragon. Facing the harassment of the great red dragon, some people worry: “The power of the great red dragon is too great. It can pay off important figures around the world to render service for it, to work on its behalf. Thus, even if we flee overseas, we are still in danger, still in imminent peril! What can we do?” Each time these pieces of news are heard, some people become worried and frightened, wanting to compromise, wanting to flee, not knowing where they should hide. Whenever this happens, some think, “The world is so vast, yet there’s no place for me! Under the power of the great red dragon, I suffer its persecution, and even outside the scope of its authority, why is it that I’m still disturbed by it? The power of the great red dragon is too great; even if I flee to the ends of the earth, why is it that it’s still able to find me?” People can’t help but become terrified and unsure of what to do. Is this a manifestation of having faith? What is the problem here? (Lack of faith in God.) Is it just a lack of faith in God? Do you feel deep down that you are less than others? Do you feel a bit secretive, like a thief, in believing in Almighty God and doing your duty in the church? Do you feel somewhat inferior to those in the religious world? “Look at their power; they have official pastors and state-recognized grand cathedrals, it’s so luxurious! They have choirs and enterprises in various countries. But look at us, always being bullied, facing ostracization wherever we go—why are we different from them? Why can’t we be open about it wherever we go? Why do we have to live so miserably? In particular, there’s all that negative propaganda online. Why don’t other churches endure this, why do we always have to suffer these things? Other believers in God openly proclaim their faith in Christianity wherever they go, but we believers in Almighty God dare not speak openly, fearing bad people might report us and then we’ll be arrested.” Recently, I heard that a person claiming to be a government official asked some brothers and sisters a few questions. Seeing that an official was questioning them, they became fearful and disclosed everything they knew, answering whatever they were asked. What was the problem with them acting this way? You are a believer in God—why should you fear officials? If you haven’t done anything illegal, there’s no need to be afraid. If you have the truth, why fear devils and Satan? Do you think believing in God is not the right way? Do you feel you have done something illegal? Then why are you afraid of an official? Are such people not foolish and ignorant? Some people suffered being hunted and persecuted to a great extent in the mainland; after coming overseas, do they feel guilty about believing in God? Do they feel disgraced by the persecution of the great red dragon? Do they feel ashamed to face their ancestors and dishonored because they have been forced to flee overseas to believe in God and do their duty? Do they see the satanic regime and the religious community treating God and the church antagonistically, and feel inferior, perhaps even more disgraceful than having committed a crime? Do you have these feelings? (No.) You may shake your heads on the surface, not wanting to entertain these thoughts and feelings, but when faced with actual situations, a person’s mentality, their behaviors, and the unconscious actions they undertake inevitably expose the deepest, most hidden aspects of their heart. What’s going on here? If you don’t have these things, why are you afraid? Does a person who hasn’t broken the law fear the police? Do they fear the judge? No. Only those who have broken the law fear the police the most, and only the Chinese, who have grown accustomed to being oppressed by the police, fear them the most because the CCP police are lawless and do whatever they want. Therefore, when Chinese people first arrive overseas, just seeing the police makes them feel scared. This is a result of being frightened by the rule of the great red dragon, it’s something revealed in their subconscious. In Western countries, your status is legal, you have residency rights, you have not violated any laws, nor have you attacked the government, and you haven’t committed any crimes. No matter how much controversy your faith may stir up in the religious community, one fact remains certain: Your faith is legally protected, it is lawful and free, and this is your rightful human right. You have not violated any laws whatsoever, so if someone claims to be a police officer and questions you, “Do you believe in Almighty God? Show me your ID! Where are you from? How old are you? How many years have you been a believer? Where do you live? Tell me your address!” how would you respond? To the first question, “Do you believe in Almighty God?” how would you answer? (Yes.) Why would you say “yes”? Is this based on fact? Or is this your responsibility as a citizen, that you must say “yes” if asked? Or has God instructed you to say “yes”? What is your basis? As for the second thing they asked, “Show me your ID!” would you show it? (No.) And the third question: “Where do you live? Write down your address.” Would you write it down? (No.) The fourth question: “How many years have you believed in God? Who introduced you to the faith? Why do you believe? How many years have you been abroad?” Would you answer these? (No.) The fifth question: “What duty are you doing here? Who is your leader?” Would you respond to this? (No.) Why not? (I am not obligated to tell them.) Then returning to the first question: If asked if you believe in Almighty God, you all unanimously said you’d answer “yes.” Is answering this way correct? (No.) Why is it incorrect? (Because faith is a personal freedom. The police have no authority to interfere. Thus, I have the right not to tell them.) Then why wouldn’t you tell them? (Because I need to first clarify why they are questioning me, in what capacity they are doing so, and whether their questioning is lawful or not. If their purpose and identity are unclear, I am not obligated to answer their questions.) This statement is correct. At first, you all stated you’d answer “yes,” but as I continued asking, you began to feel something was amiss, feeling that your response was incorrect. Did you identify where the problem was? In this matter, this is the understanding you should have: We have not violated any laws by believing in God, we are not criminals, we have our human rights and freedom. Not just anyone can interrogate or question us at will. It is not the case that whoever asks us questions, we must answer truthfully; we are not obligated to do this. Are these words correct? (Yes.) It is illegal for anyone, regardless of whom, to interrogate us arbitrarily; we must understand the law and learn how to use it to protect ourselves. This is the wisdom that God’s chosen people should possess. So, what should you do if you encounter such a situation in the future? If someone asks you if you believe in Almighty God, how would you respond, how would you handle it? The first thing you say is, “Who are you? By what right do you ask me this? Do I know you?” If they say they are an employee of some government agency, then you should ask them to show their credentials. If they don’t show their credentials, you say, “You are not qualified to speak to me, and I am under no obligation to answer you. There are many government workers; am I supposed to answer all of them? The government has designated people to handle certain tasks—are you really in charge of this matter? Even if you are, I haven’t broken the law, so why should I answer you? Why should I tell you everything? If you think I’ve done something wrong and broken the law, you can present evidence. But if you want me to answer any of your questions, go talk to my lawyer. I am not obliged to answer you, and you don’t have the right to ask!” How is this method of response? Does it convey dignity? (Yes.) Then what did your response show? Did it convey dignity? (No.) Responding in your way shows an ignorance of the law. You just answer whatever others ask, and what happens in the end? You become a Judas. You can answer recklessly, and here’s a reason for that: People in the country of the great red dragon have been indoctrinated and brainwashed to think that believers in God are ignorant, lower-class, and persecuted by the state, that in this country they should live without human rights or dignity; thus, believers relegate themselves to a lower status. After coming to Western countries, they do not understand such things as what human rights are, what dignity is, or what the obligations of a citizen are. So, when someone asks if you believe in God, you hastily admit it out of fear, telling them everything you know and showing no stature at all. Who caused all this? It is the indoctrination and rule of the great red dragon that caused it. Deep in the subconscious of everyone in the mainland, there’s an idea that once you believe in God, you occupy the lowest status in this society, among humankind; you become disconnected from society and humankind. Thus, these people lack dignity, human rights, and the awareness to protect themselves; they are foolish, ignorant, and lack insight, allowing others to bully and manipulate them at will. This is your mindset. Far from standing firm in your testimony for God, you sell Him out at any moment, becoming a Judas at any moment. So, how can you act with dignity? How should you face a stranger who asks you questions? First, ask who they are, then ask them to show their credentials. This is the proper legal procedure. In Western countries, police or any other government workers, when interacting with the public as representatives working on behalf of the government, always present their credentials first. After verifying their identity based on their credentials, you then decide how to respond to their questions or how to deal with their demands on you. Of course, in this matter, you definitely have room for making choices, you absolutely have autonomy, you are not a puppet. Although you are Chinese and a member of The Church of Almighty God, you are also a legal and recognized member of the country in which you reside. Don’t forget that you have autonomy; you are not a slave or a prisoner of any country, you are someone who can enjoy the laws, human rights, and systems of this country.
Based on the content I have fellowshipped, how should you face sudden environments and unexpected events? This is the fourth point we are to fellowship—do not be timid. Some people ask, “Does not being timid mean just acting in a foolishly bold way?” No, not being timid means not fearing any power because we are not criminals, we are not slaves; we are the dignified chosen people of God, the dignified created human beings under the sovereignty of the Creator. In your approach to this matter, first and foremost, do not be timid; additionally, actively maintain your duty and the environment in which you do your duty, and also confront various environments and the statements, actions, and other things of various powers that target us with a proactive attitude. Facing them actively and not being timid—what do you think of this attitude? (It’s good.) Living this way is dignified, like a person; it’s not living ignobly just to get by. We come overseas to do our duty, not to fill our stomachs or eke out a living; we haven’t broken any laws, haven’t caused trouble for any country, and we certainly are not slaves to any country. We are doing the duty of created beings within God’s house; we support ourselves, not depending on others; this is completely legal.
Of the four points we just discussed, each one is crucial. What was the first point? (Whether overseas or in China, to wholeheartedly expend oneself for God and do their duties is the most just cause among all of humankind from ancient times to the present. Our doing duty is open and aboveboard, not secretive, because what we are doing now is the most just cause among humankind.) And the second? (God is sovereign over all things and all events. Everything, including the rulers of the world and any power in the world is ruled over and controlled by God’s hand—no one’s destiny is controlled by themselves. We are no exception; our destinies are ruled over and controlled by God’s hand, and no one can change the direction of where we go and where we stay. What the rule and system of the ruler of the country we reside in are like, what the living environment of this country is like, and whether they are threatening, hostile, or friendly toward us—all of this is under God’s sovereignty, and we have nothing to worry or be concerned about.) The third point? (No matter where we are and regardless of our capabilities or caliber, we are merely one part of the mass of insignificant created beings. The only responsibility and duty we should fulfill is to submit to the Creator’s sovereignty, arrangements, and orchestrations. Even though we are currently in a free country, if one day God raises up a hostile force to persecute and harm us, we should have no complaints whatsoever. This is because our obligation, responsibility, and duty is to submit to all that God does, everything that God orchestrates.) The fourth point is to actively face all external people, events, and things, without timidity. These four points are the attitudes and understandings that everyone who does their duty should have, and they are also the truths that everyone who does their duty should understand. Although these four points are not very related to the eighth responsibility of leaders and workers fellowshipped today, since we’re talking about the difficulties in work, we still need to touch upon these matters; it’s not for nothing.
Some leaders and workers encounter rather difficult-to-handle issues in external affairs and end up at a loss, unable to see through to the root of the problem, nor knowing how to approach it. They simply ignore it, resulting in the matter being delayed. What problem is this? It’s false leaders not being able to do work and only causing delays. False leaders lack the reason of a normal person; since they cannot handle problems, why don’t they report them to the Above? If you report a problem to the Above, we can face it together, and the problem will eventually be resolved. There are some things you cannot see through; I will help you analyze them. As long as we do not violate the law or government regulations, there is no problem too big to overcome. For issues involving the truth principles, we resolve them ourselves; for issues involving the law, we can seek legal advice for help and resolve them through legal means. No matter what evil forces intentionally disturb and sabotage the work of God’s house, remember one thing: As long as we do not break the law or violate government regulations, no one can do anything to us. This is because most overseas countries are democratic and governed by law; even if evil forces act against the law, they also fear exposure and legal sanctions. This is a fact. No matter how the dark hands of the great red dragon disturb and sabotage the work of God’s house, or harass our normal lives, or pay off someone to do bad things, we must take photos and make authentic videos, seriously keep accurate records, and clearly write down the time, place, and people involved. When the time is ripe, we will resolve it through legal means, and we need not fear it. Despite how insane the suppression of the great red dragon is, we are not afraid of it because God is our support, and one day God will send disasters to destroy it, God will directly administer retribution against it, and we need not do anything. Sometimes you cannot see through some issues; in that case, you should quickly report it upward, and the Above will show you a path, making big issues small and small issues resolved. In fact, for many issues, you do not know how to analyze them and cannot see through to their essence, and think a situation is significant and serious, but after analysis from the Above, you will realize it’s basically nothing; it’s nothing to fear and nothing significant—just adopt a hands-off approach, and it will resolve itself after a while. The disturbances of evil forces cannot cause a great stir; they are most afraid of public exposure, so they do not dare to overstep boundaries. If a handful of buffoons dare to cross boundaries, we can resolve it legally, taking legal measures. This is something all leaders and workers should see through. No matter what situation you encounter, you absolutely mustn’t act muddled or foolish. If you cannot see through a situation or handle it, you should immediately report it upward and let the Above give you advice and strategies. The only true fear is that false leaders cannot see through issues or handle them and yet do not report them to the Above or inform the Above about them; they wait until the situation escalates and delays work before reporting it upward, likely losing the best opportunity to handle the problem. It’s like someone who has cancer but doesn’t check or treat it in time, only going to the hospital for treatment by the late stage of cancer, but by then it’s too late and they can only wait for death. Thus, false leaders are the most likely to delay matters in their work. False leaders are mentally impaired, they are scoundrels, neither responsible nor upholding the work of God’s house. Why say that false leaders are scum, harbingers of doom, idiots who are most lacking in reason? That is the reason why. Any false leader with such poor caliber that they can’t even handle external matters should be immediately dismissed and eliminated, never to be used again, to prevent further delay to the work of God’s house. The work of false leaders is the most hampering. Often, when a problem arises, it could be resolved through timely consultation with everyone; the only worry is that the false leader in charge is mentally impaired, that they are unable to resolve the problem themselves and yet do not discuss it with the decision-making group or report it to the Above, and they adopt an attitude of negligence, covering up and suppressing the problem—this is what delays matters the most. If the issue is delayed and circumstances change, it might lead to losing the initiative in handling the problem, leading to a passive situation. What does this prove? Some things cannot be delayed and must be dealt with promptly, at the first opportunity. However, false leaders are not aware of this, so individuals of extremely poor caliber should absolutely not lead. False leaders only know to spout some words and doctrines and cannot resolve any actual problems; they only either harm people or cause delays. Only by dismissing these false leaders and choosing individuals with a burden and a sense of responsibility to be leaders and workers can the church’s work progress normally. Regardless of the problems faced, as long as you can seek the truth, there is a way to resolve them. External matters and disturbances caused by the great red dragon can be resolved through legal means when necessary, that’s nothing major. As long as we do not break the law or violate government regulations, no one can do anything to us, and with this confidence, we need not fear any disturbances from Satan or devils.
Now, the issue of false leaders must be dissected and understood. This is crucial for carrying out the church’s work well! Let us now fellowship about why false leaders, when faced with issues they cannot resolve on their own, still do not report them to the Above. How should we view this? You all can analyze this and benefit from doing so. The problem of false leaders not doing actual work is already severe, but there is an even more serious issue: When the church encounters disturbances from evil people and antichrists, false leaders not only do not handle it; what’s even worse is that they also fail to report it to the Above, letting evil people and antichrists disturb the church—they just watch safely from the sidelines, not offending anyone. No matter to what extent the church’s work is disturbed, false leaders do not care. What is the problem here? Are such false leaders too devoid of morals? This fact alone is enough to expel such false leaders. False leaders allowing evil people and antichrists to freely disturb the church is tantamount to handing over the church and God’s chosen people to these evil people and antichrists, acting as a shield for evil people and antichrists. This brings too great a loss to the church’s work! On this point alone, the question is not whether false leaders should be dismissed, but whether they should be cleared out. Which is of a more serious nature: false leaders not doing actual work or false leaders letting evil people and antichrists disturb the church? Not doing actual work can affect the life entry of God’s chosen people and the progress of church work; this already causes delays to significant matters. However, when false leaders allow evil people and antichrists to arbitrarily disturb the church, without seeking a solution or reporting it to the Above, the consequences become unimaginable. At a minimum, church life is thrown into complete chaos and disorder by evil people and antichrists, and in addition, the church’s work is botched and paralyzed. Doesn’t this directly affect the spreading of gospel work? The consequences are indeed severe! Therefore, if false leaders make this mistake, they must be expelled. Many leaders and workers always have a divergent thought and notion about reporting issues to the Above. Some say, “Even reporting issues to the Above might not solve them.” This is absurd talk! What do you mean “might not solve them”? Just because you can’t solve it doesn’t mean the Above can’t. If the Above gives you a path, the problem is essentially solved in actuality; if the Above doesn’t provide a path, you are left without one. You can’t see through even this minor issue; you’re too arrogant and self-righteous! Some also say, “When we encounter difficulties or issues, we need to ponder for a few days first, and only report it if we really can’t find a solution.” It might sound like those who say this have some reason, but aren’t these days of pondering likely to cause delays? Can you be certain that a few days of pondering will resolve the issue? Can you guarantee it won’t cause further delay? Others say, “If we report an issue immediately, won’t the Above think we can’t even see through this minor issue? Won’t they call us foolish and ignorant and prune us?” They’re wrong to say this—regardless of whether you report the issue or not, the quality of your caliber is already apparent; the Above knows it all. Do you think the Above will regard you highly if you don’t report some issue? If you do report the issue, and it hasn’t caused delays to significant matters, God’s house will not hold you accountable. However, if you don’t report it and it leads to delays, you will be held directly responsible, and you will be immediately dismissed, never to be used again. God’s chosen people will also see you as ignorant, foolish, feeble-minded, and mentally unhinged, and they will hate you and forever despise you. Those who are always afraid of being pruned or looked down upon by the Above for reporting problems, are of poor caliber and the most foolish; they must be dismissed, never to be used again. Having such poor caliber and still wanting to save face—isn’t that utterly shameless? Tell Me, aren’t false leaders, who not only do their work poorly but also cause delays to significant matters, detestable? Should they be dismissed? (Yes.) If faced with a major issue and they can promptly report it without causing delays or serious consequences, how should such leaders be viewed? At least they are considered to have reason and are able to uphold the church’s work. Should such leaders continue to be used? They should. Only the most mentally impaired leaders would refrain from reporting issues for fear of being pruned. Can such leaders still be used in the future? I think they cannot be used anymore because using them causes too much delay. By now, you all should be able to see through these kinds of problems, right? When you encounter issues you cannot handle, quickly report them and fellowship for solutions with the decision-making group. If the decision-making group can’t handle them, immediately report them to the Above; don’t worry about this or that, being able to promptly resolve the issue is what’s most crucial. The example just mentioned occurs in all churches; these difficulties and problems will crop up. Compared to some internal difficulties of the church, these external issues involve more severe consequences. Thus, the difficulty of external issues is somewhat greater compared to that of the church’s internal issues. If you face external issues, you should quickly resolve them through consultation or report them to the Above; this is essential. Only practicing in this way can ensure the normal progress of church work and guarantee that the spreading of the kingdom gospel is not hindered. That’s all for our fellowship on the principles of handling the church’s external issues.
In each church, there are some people of poor caliber, and they always encounter difficulties in doing their duties, unable to find principles of practice no matter how the truth is fellowshipped to them, just blindly applying regulations without any real effectiveness. In such cases, these people’s duties need to be reassigned. This reassigning of duties is the reallocation of personnel. For example, there’s a person assigned to an important job, but they have some issues in their work that can’t be resolved no matter how you fellowship with them. You can’t see through to the essence of the problem or whether or not this person is still usable, and observation or further fellowship yields no results either. Although this person does not cause too many delays in the work, the critical issues never get resolved, which always leaves you feeling somewhat uneasy. What should you do when faced with this? This is a crucial issue. If you cannot resolve it yourself, you should bring it to a gathering of leaders and workers for fellowship, dissection, and analysis. If eventually a consensus can be reached, the problem will be resolved. If practicing in this way doesn’t resolve the problem, as it drags on, could it cause delays to significant matters? If it could, then you should report it to the Above and seek a solution as soon as possible. In short, no matter what confusions or difficulties you encounter in your work, as long as they can affect God’s chosen people in doing their duties or hinder the normal progress of church work, the issues should be resolved promptly. If you cannot resolve an issue on your own, you should seek out a few people who understand the truth to resolve it with. If even this does not work, then you must bring the issue forward and report it to the Above to seek a solution. This is the responsibility and obligation of leaders and workers. Leaders and workers must take seriously whatever difficulties or confusions they encounter, not just casually preaching some words and doctrines, shouting slogans to fire up the brothers and sisters, or pruning them and then considering it done after discovering issues or difficulties. Sometimes speaking words and doctrines might solve some superficial issues, but when all is said and done it cannot solve the root problems. Issues involving the root, corrupt dispositions, and people’s notions and imaginings must be resolved through fellowship of the truth based on God’s words. There are also people’s individual difficulties, environmental issues, and problems related to professional knowledge necessary for doing duties; these practical issues all require solutions by leaders and workers. Among these issues, any confusions and difficulties that leaders and workers cannot resolve can either be brought to a gathering of leaders and workers for dissection, analysis, and resolution, or they can directly report it to the Above to seek the truth for a solution. This is called doing real work, and only by training to do real work in this way can one’s stature grow and can one do their duties well. Leaders and workers, as long as they have a sense of responsibility, will identify problems at any time and place; there are problems that they should resolve every day. For example, I just mentioned an incident where someone asks if you believe in Almighty God, and you all were perplexed. Initially, everyone stated they would answer “yes,” but later some said that wasn’t the right response, and others said they didn’t know; there were all sorts of responses. In the end, the leaders and workers were also baffled, thinking, “Saying ‘no’ to believing in Almighty God would be to deny God in front of others, and then God would not acknowledge us—but what would be the consequences of saying ‘yes’ to believing in Almighty God? Either choice seems incorrect.” The leaders and workers did not know how to resolve this and could not make a decision; thus, when the brothers and sisters encounter such situations again, they will still lack the correct viewpoints and attitudes, and the problem will remain unresolved, which means the leaders and workers have not fulfilled their responsibilities and have neglected their duties. Neglecting one’s duties is a problem of ability and of caliber, but when such issues arise, what should you do if you know they haven’t been resolved? You shouldn’t ignore them or suppress the matter to let it cool down, allowing everyone to act freely and do however they feel. Instead, you must report it to the Above, seeking the appropriate actions and path of practice to take in such situations. Ultimately, everyone should be made to understand what God’s intentions are in these situations, what principles people should uphold, and what attitudes and stances they should adopt. Then, when faced with such situations again in the future, they will understand the truth principles and have a path of practice. In this way, leaders and workers fulfill their responsibilities. So why did you all initially say you would answer “yes” when asked if you believe in Almighty God? There is a reason for this: Leaders and workers have never fellowshipped with you on how to resolve such issues. They consider these as minor matters where everyone has their own comprehension, where everyone can comprehend it how they like and practice as they see fit. Thus, when you were asked this question, there were all sorts of responses. So, have you now reached a conclusion on this matter? What should you do if someone asks you if you believe in Almighty God? First, ask who they are. Second, ask them to show credentials. If they ask you for other personal information, give no answer. Even if they show credentials, do not tell them, because this is your personal privacy. How many years you have believed in God, who preached the gospel to you, where you have performed your duties, how strong your faith is, how you choose your future path, how you pursue and obtain the truth—these matters are too precious for us to casually disclose to any stranger. They have no right to inquire about such important information. If leaders and workers cannot resolve such issues, they should promptly report them to the Above to seek solutions and ask for appropriate ways to respond. The Above won’t mock you; at most, they will say you are too foolish. Regardless, being able to resolve the problem is the best result.
Today, regarding the eighth responsibility of leaders and workers—promptly reporting and seeking how to resolve confusions and difficulties encountered in the work—we primarily fellowshipped what constitutes confusions and difficulties, as well as how leaders and workers should handle and resolve these issues when they face them, and how to approach these matters. Today, we still have not dissected the manifestations of false leaders when they encounter these issues; we will cover that part in the next fellowship.
March 27, 2021
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