There is an occurrence that is very, very rare indeed throughout history - corporate repentance.
2000 years ago following the “crowning miracle” of our dear Saviour, the leader of the professed people of God had an opportunity to demonstrate corporate repentance. Instead the leader at the time waxed prophetic and said to his committee -
“Ye know nothing at all, Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one Man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.” A.D. 34 & 70 were the final result of that weak and cowardly leadership.
Several times, within the only other denominated people of God in history, faithful men have called for corporate repentance from the General Conference and also from many self-supporting ministries around the globe, without success.
Why is this so rare?
You will be familiar with the policy here:
“Whilst adhering to the counsel to “speak evil of no man”, this ministry has learnt from experience that it cannot, will not, is unable and unwilling to, endorse any person, ministry, movement, institution or organisation, for it has been proven that the only safety is to trust Christ alone and “He is faithful” indeed.
Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jeremiah 17:5,7
For we...worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:3”
As those who gave the 1888 message said - “Pride is the enemy of faith”.
Could this be the answer to the question?
