THE BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY OF CHARLES R. SWINDOLL
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Spiritual Abuse Every day I try my best to be a good Christian and show my gratefulness to the Lord for my salvation by giving my all to the church. I volunteer on four committees and teach Sunday school, but I can tell it's not enough. In fact my pastor has said as much. I feel guilty for not doing more to serve the kingdom but also don't know what more I can do. Already my days are long and I have difficulty finding time for my family. I know I should never question those God placed in authority of the church, but I'm starting to feel exhausted always trying to measure up to their standards. It never seems like I can do enough or be enough. Sometimes I catch myself daydreaming about calling in sick or simply not showing up. But then I feel guilty for thinking those things and end up putting in extra hours as penance. The Bible says I'm saved by grace, but is it really enough? Our Problem — Sinful self-centredness expresses itself in spiritual leaders who take advantage of the power of their positions to teach legalistic error, manipulate others for personal gain, and use fear and intimidation to keep followers compliant. People may be perpetrators of spiritual abuse or victims. Abuse may occur only once or over a long period of time. It includes things people do and neglect to do. God's Answers
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By Help Me Understand Team