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As the scripture reads, if we do not forgive our brethren once
they have repented, then God will not forgive us for our sins
(Matt. 6:14-15). Therefore, let us now forgive and forget the
matter as to those who remain faithful to God's work, and go on
and defend the work in renewed faith against those that Satan
is
using in an attempt to destroy it through every possible means
available.
Stanley R. Rader
Ralph K. Helge
FURNISHING INFORMATION REGARDING FALSE AND VILE ACCUSATIONS
It has come to our attention that among other means GTA has now
started what appears to be a telephone calling campaign in an attempt
to destroy the faith of some members. He is making not only false
but vile accusations against the brethren.
It is clear that God holds the Church responsible tor preserving
the flock; that the Church has a duty to prevent the flock from
being led into tribulation or eternal death.
The Church has now had to determine what is the most effective means
of protecting the flock from this Satanic attack of false and vile
accusations. It has been concluded that refuting each false and
vile rumor is not in all cases an adequate means of carrying out
its solemn obligation.
The Church has now determined that in order to adequately discharge
its duty to preserve the flock, the Church must and will file suit
against GTA or his associates under the appropriate circumstances,
in order to stop the physical source of the rumors. Such action
will be taken against any person who would lend themselves as an
instrument of Satan to destroy the flock.
Ted Armstrong has not only been disfellowshipped but is likewise
spreading false doctrine or doctrine which is false as applied.
Therefore, in the first instance the brethren should not be re- .
ceiving calls or any other communications from him or his associates
(II Jn. 10, Rom. 16:17).
If, however, for any reason such communications have been received
in the past or, for any reason are received in the future, the Church
is now requesting that all such communications be forwarded to the
Church's legal office. As we can assume that a countermeasure Satan
would inspire at this point would be to temporarily suspend the
false and vile accusations, or to contact people to whom they were
made and request that they alter the accusations that were told
or not respond to this request.
Therefore, we would emphasize the importance of furnishing infor
mation regarding accusations already made as well. Further, we
would call to the attention of all the brethren, ministers and mem
bers alike, of the spiritual obligation imposed upon the Christian
of coming forth as a witness with any facts he knows or has heard
of (Lev. 5:1) •