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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.
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Avoiding Ministerial PITFALLS and ABUSES
The Bible warns of four common pitfalls for ministers and details typical abuses.
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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?
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Condemnation & Authoritarianism
The spirit of condemnation is when a minister regularly tears down & beats up disciples, which is abuse. Authoritarianism is domination & intimidation.
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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.
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TURN 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.”
