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So MANY misguided ones too.

Supporters/ students/ employees who have no place to go so they stay on/ leaders who don't know how to lead/ leaders who have covered up and are afraid/ leaders who have covered up and are proud/ teachers who taught us what to do and don't do it themselves/ NTM with little compassion for the hurting ones/ NTM trying to save a reputation that is gone/ NTM hiding behind lawyers

So why doesn't someone in NTM stand up and do what is right???

We all know the value of forgiveness.
We know the difference between that and what is NOT forgiveness, too.
Many of us have walked with the Lord in our pain.
Some have turned away from Christ BECAUSE OF their pain.
And the HYPOCRISY they grew up with.
Many have found encouragement and strength here.
There is a whole pigpen to read thru.
But also love and understanding and practical action.
We have been the builder-uppers of those who were discouraged.
While being built back up ourselves.

"Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins from your sight, for they have thrown insults in the face of the builders." Neh 4:5

So we rebuilt the wall........
DON'T GIVE UP!

And it should never of happened in the first place!

These were christian missions, the very epitomy of things righteous and holy. Their members felt they had earned the right to look down on sinners, muslims, gays, unbelievers, criminals and other less fundamental missions.

The pride came before the fall and the fall was a long way, complicated by strenuous efforts to cover it all up.

It is sad, it is appalling and it is alas for many a farce that has cost them a great deal, including their faith.

It should never of happened in the first place, so why did it?

Don't forget NTM women have years of indoctrination........It's not godly to get angry, disagree, have an opinion....it's not "lady like" to get upset about anything. I love the women that were in the Bible...they had personality, a voice, strength of character, were strong and stood up to be counted when push came to shove. Unfortunately in NTM these women were skimmed over, shown as mens down fall, their strength down played or they managed to make them meek and mild....mmmmm...a Judge, Real Estate agent, a Spy who drives a spike through the head of an enemy, a Queen who saves a nation, Seller of Purple Clothe......Rahab who was a prostitute... aided in the conquering of a nation. She was blessed and became part of the line of David. So what does that say about our God......strong women are equally as blessed by God when they are of pure heart....

God created Eve to help and work along side Adam...that didn't mean she had to die inside and become a mindless slave to her husbands control, needs and sin. Being a good and Godly wife doesn't mean becoming a silent one....as the women of Bible times shows us.....

You said it well, Radioshack! I agree!

Is Forty Pieces of Silver
The going rate
Is that what they pay the naive
To deliver their children on a plate?

Forty Lousy Pieces of Silver
And you give up your child
To some perverted dorm parent
To be beaten and defiled

Did you accept those pieces of silver
In Jesus Holy Name
So you could be a part
Of some nice missionary game?

Did you never ask
Why your child is a total mess
Did you accept the forty pieces
Smile and say "God Bless"

Forty Pieces of corrupt Silver
And the teacher had their brains for life
Burdened with guilt and shame
To die by bullet or cut by knife

But what does it matter
You have your Silver on display
And lots of christians admire it
But what does it really say?

It says its time
To give the silver back
Ask why you accepted it
Why white is an awful black

It says why are you not screaming
For unrighteous heads to roll
Who lead you to believe
You served a Higher Goal

Look at the Forty Pieces of Silver
Millstone or medal now
Forty Lousy Pieces of Silver
Stop and ask, why and how!

Certainly hits home! Pursuit of power and money.....corruption of every kind so often follows.
In the end it leads to corruption of the Soul...... the biggest and final cost.

There is a crossroads at which we make a choice.....To sell out and or not to sell out.
When is the cost too high...our family, morals, ethics and the foundations of our faith?

The choice should be so easy, especially for Christians but perhaps it's that old worldly saying.

.....BUT everyones doing it.

Or was it Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?