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Gary King's Letter to Lee Ray
Dear Brother Ray: Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus
Christ the Lord. I would hope that you would read this
letter. If you decide not to, then before God, my hands are free of your
blood. I am writing this letter to you because of your conduct in the past
and unrepented of sin in your life. Sins of the past were covered up and
never openly dealt with because individuals themselves were guilty of the
same sins. 1 Tim. 5:19-24 - Living Bible (19) Don't listen to complaints against
the pastor unless there are two or three witnesses to accuse him. [20] If he
has really sinned, then he should be rebuked in front of the whole church so
that no one else will follow his example. [21I solemnly command you in the
presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and of the holy angels to do this
whether the pastor is a special friend of yours or not. All must be treated
exactly the same. [22] Never be in a hurry about choosing
a pastor; you may overlook his sins and it will look as if you approve of
them. Be sure that you yourself stay away from all sin. [23(By the way, this doesn't mean you
should completely give up drinking wine. You ought to take a little sometimes
as medicine for your stomach because you are sick so often.) [24] Remember that some men, even
pastors, lead sinful lives and everyone knows it. In some situations you can
do something about it. But in other cases only the judgment day will reveal
the terrible truth. Acts 20:26-29 Wherefore I take you to record this
day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. [27] For I have not shunned to
declare unto you all the counsel of God. [28] Take heed therefore unto
yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you
overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own
blood. [29] For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves
enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Ministers and Elders are still afraid to
confront men in their sins and they are afraid to "call men to repentance."
Paul was not afraid to tell Peter that he was wrong. (Gal. 2:11)
John the Baptist was not afraid to call men to repentance. (Matt. 3:7-8
& 14:3-6) Jesus wasn't afraid. (Matt: 4:17) Again,
Paul and Timothy were not. (Titus 1:10-13) Nathan either in. (II
Samuel 12:7) Lee, I am not afraid to rebuke and
expose men in their sin either, when necessary. As an ordained minister and
elder in the "body of Jesus Christ," I plead with you and ask that
you go to the men, women, young men and women that you have wronged and
repent to them. Some of them have told me that you have not repented to them
and it has really affected their lives and some even their walk with the
Lord. You can not afford to have that blood on your hands. Jesus told us in: Matthew 5:23-26 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the
altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; [24]
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to
thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not
prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. I would hope that your conduct has changed
and that you have repented but if not, then be assured that your sins will
find you out. We will all reap what we sow. It must be made right to
the individuals that you have wronged. I also understand that you have a 16 or 17
year old son by a former member of Gospel Assembly Church. Have you ever
provided him with support or contacted him and let him know that you are his
true father? Lee, it's better to lose face and save
your soul than to save face and lose your soul. You know that whatever we
don't make right here will all come out at the great white throne judgment in
that day. We wonder why God hasn't honored this
fellowship. He tore up William Sowder's work. He tore up Tommy Jolly's work
and He tore up Lloyd Goodwin's work. Who is next, because of cover-ups? 2 Samuel 12:12 For thou didst it secretly: but
I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun. 2 Kings 17:9 And the children of Israel did
secretly those things that were not right against the LORD their God, and
they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the
watchmen to the fenced city. Mark 4:21-23 And he said unto them, Is a candle
brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a
candlestick? [22] For there is nothing hid, which shall not be
manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come
abroad. [23] If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 12:2-3 For there is nothing covered,
that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. [3]
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the
light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be
proclaimed upon the housetops. So, Lee, I believe God's word is true as
in: Ezekiel 3:17-21 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman
unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning
from me. [18] When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou
givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way,
to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his
blood will I require at thine hand. Isaiah 58:1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice
like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of
Jacob their sins. Col. 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and
teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in
Christ Jesus: We will all give an account to Him for the
things done in our bodies. I would hope that you would take warning and do
the right thing so that your soul might be saved. If you refuse to do that,
your blood will be on your own hands. 2 Cor. 5:10 For we must all appear before the
judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his
body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Sincerely in Christ Jesus, Gary D. King |
