Posts with the tag: abuse
“Do Not Touch My ANOINTED ONES; Do My PROPHETS No Harm”
We’ve all heard this verse, but how do we properly interpret it? Who are God’s “anointed ones”? To answer, let’s go to the passage, which appears twice in Scripture verbatim: “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.” Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my […]
Should Church Leaders Be Corrected Privately or Publicly?
Since the Word of Truth is “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 2:15 & 3:16), let’s see what it says on this particular issue: 17The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18For Scripture says, “Do […]
Does Walking in AGAPE LOVE Mean You Should Be a DOORMAT to Abuse?
A popular minister was preaching on walking in agape love wherein he quoted a verse from the great love passage: Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, 1 Corinthians 13:7a (Amplified Bible Classic) He then brought up a Christian brother who was dealing with a rude, abusive jerk and vented in desperation, “I […]
What Does “GO THE EXTRA MILE” Mean?
Christ instructed believers: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” Matthew 5:41 What did the Lord mean by this? At that time, the Holy Land was under Roman control and Roman soldiers, who walked everywhere, were permitted by law to enlist non-citizens to carry their packs or equipment, but […]
ACCOUNTABILITY — the Good, the Bad and the Eye-Rolling
Accountability refers to the fact or condition of being accountable. All believers are ultimately accountable to God and will thus stand before Christ at the Judgment Seat to give an account of what we did in the body, whether good or bad (2 Corinthians 5:10-11). Even unbelievers are accountable to their Creator and will thus […]
Handling Personal Offenses vs. Handling Criminal Acts
There’s a huge difference between dealing with personal offenses as opposed to dealing with severe criminal acts. The former is a matter of peace between people in the Church, as well as society (relatives, co-workers, neighbors, etc.), whereas the latter is a matter of acquiring justice and protecting the populace from wicked thugs.
Nosiness and Manipulation (NOT Spiritual)
Unspiritual people have a tendency to pry into other people’s business. In other words, they have an unhealthy interest in the private affairs of others. This is nosiness and can be observed when Christ prophesied how Peter would eventually die, which prompted Peter to nosily inquire about how John would die.
What did Jude mean about not daring to bring a Slanderous Accusation against the Devil?
The subject of the passage is established in verse 4: “godless men who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our sovereign and Lord.” That is, they deny Christ through their unrepentant immoral actions; see Titus 1:16.
Ministerial Abuse — The Diotrephes Spirit vs. the Davidic Spirit
The Bible offers an excellent example of ministerial abuse with the arrogant & jealous Diotrephes. DON’T overlook such abuse in the name of peace & niceness.
Disassociate from Toxic People! (The “Turn Away Principle”)
The New Testament instructs us to disassociate (separate) from toxic people who are hostile, quarrelsome, lazy or carnal and refuse to accept God’s Word.
Ministerial Pitfalls and Abuses
The Bible warns of four common pitfalls for ministers and details typical abuses.
Should Ministers Be Addressed With TITLES?
What does the Bible say about addressing ministers with titles, like Pastor, Reverend and Father? Are believers obligated to do this? Should pastors expect it?
Condemnation & Authoritarianism
The spirit of condemnation is when a minister regularly tears down & beats up disciples, which is abuse. Authoritarianism is domination & intimidation.
PROPHETS — New Testament and Old Testament (There’s a Difference)
To protect yourself from abuse, it’s important to understand the office of the New Testament prophet and how this gift DIFFERS from the Old Testament prophet.
Turning the Cheek — What it Means and Doesn’t Mean
Jesus said, “If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” What does “turning the cheek” mean? Does Jesus want us to be “doormats” for abuse? Are we obligated to perpetuallly “turn the cheek” to arrogant antagonists who repeatedly spit on our peaceable grace and the Spirit’s wooing? Doesn’t Jesus care about justice? This teaching is a balanced Biblical look at the subject. As Jesus said, “the truth will set you free.”