I agree Steve. And honestly, I would much rather have the new system becuz this one creates pure STRIFE and contention.
I say let the man make all his changes & then see how it goes.
A note: we have been used to a 'war' atmosophere here for awhile now, so we also need to try to start to shed our "WAR/SURVIVALIST" mentality that has been acquired thru Erwin's vision.
It's put us into FIGHT & PROTECTION MODE as if we're the hunted..... on our own turf!!
We fight and contend earnestly for the faith - but God calls us to do it HIS WAY, not ours (which I'm more inclined to grab me some ammo and hold my ground lol).
one verse I hold close to me is this:
"be wise as serpents and innocent as doves".
God has laid this on my heart and I fully intend on enjoying this section (or whatever other section I may have to move on to) and standing for Christ my Lord and IN Christ.