Spiritual Abuse – How To Identify It (Matthew 20:26-28)
It’s very subtle. There may be many good books, audios and videos that preach the truth, BUT, … this can be the eye candy to seduce you into an abusive ‘elder’s’ CONTROL. Check out this video. We will be uploading a series of our own videos soon.
Overcoming Fear after leaving an Unhealthy, Spiritually Abusive Church
Book Recommendation: Toxic Faith
Experiencing Healing from Painful Spiritual Abuse
When religion becomes a means to avoid or control life, it becomes toxic. Those who possess a toxic faith have stepped across the line from a balanced perspective of God to an unbalanced faith in a weak, powerless or uncaring God. They seek a God to fix every mess, prevent every hurt, and mend every conflict.
Book Recommendation: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse: Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the Church
In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God’s kingdom.