[TruthTalk] M Scott Peck a Christian LOL

[Judy Taylor]

From: "Charles Perry Locke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> TT'rs, Could it be possible that Scott Peck and his writings have a purpose in the world outside of bringing people to Christ? jt: Yes he speaks worldly wisdom to worldly people and sells a lot of books; I have a friend who recommended his book "The People of the Lie" to me at one point in my walk with the Lord. Peck obviously has no spiritual discernment, he doesn't know who is speaking to him "No marvel for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light, therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness whose end shall be according to their works" (2 Cor 11:14,15); the man is deceived. In the early 80's I was reading Peck's "The Road Less Traveled". It was instrumental in my growth as an individual, and helped to place me on a path of peace, tolerance, understanding, and others awareness. At that time I was not a Christian, but a seeker. jt: This is probably why you thought it was so good I have read some of his writings in the past also but he is at best 'a mixture' and this is what his books promote the path of peace, tolerance, understanding etc. is also the path of Buddhism. 10 years later I became a Christian and, if it was not for the changes made in my life that I underwent in the early 80's, at least in part assisted by Scott peck's book, I might not have ever found Christ (or, maybe I would not have ever let Him find me!) jt: Don't limit God Charles, he will use anything to draw us but once we receive Christ we are supposed to move on. Back in the days of darkness I can remember God using the music to Jesus Christ Superstar.  As awful as it was at least Jesus was being named but this is not to say that God validates any of this stuff.  I believe God when He says He is jealous. I have read the OT and saw where mixing a little of this and a little of that got Israel. These things were written as an example to us so that we will not do the same as them and fall by the wayside. (Rom 15:4) Would I have sought Christ without Scott peck's help? Would I have let Him seek me without Scott Peck's help? Only God truly knows. But, I do know that Peck's book was instrumental in turning me from an inward position, focused on self, to an outward position, focused on others. Without this turn, I may never have been able to recognize the movement of the Spirit within me. jt: When you turned toward the truth it was in spite of rather than because of Peck, God will use whatever and He should get the glory .... As Christians we are supposed to be able to discern between good and evil and hold fast to that which is good.  M. Scott Peck is still in darkness and his teachings are not good.  Thanks for sharing Charles. judyt