Kentucky wrote:... Pierce's antichrist legacy.
Well, when you put it that way .... I must concede the point. I can't argue against anything you've stated. It's all correct and matter of fact.
Dr. Pierce self sacrificed out of love for his brethren, and was a determined man that could set goals and march towards them; despite being at odds with the world. He had many admirable qualities.
It is regrettable that he was lost, never came to understand his identity as a Christian, and was unrepentant.
When someone has much good in them, and they reject Christianity because of the laundry list of corrosive damage done by Churchianity, I'm sorry that they were deceived. It's certainly a Galations-level blunder on his part, and can't be overlooked.
This is a problem for me, because I thought the world of Pierce before I became a Christian.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
I would have great difficulty turning Pierce away if he were still here.
Husbands: Love your wives as Christ loved the church.