"Spiritual abuse occurs when someone uses their power within a framework of spiritual belief or practice to satisfy their own needs at the expense of others. It is a breach of sacred trust. Christians are commanded by Jesus to love one another.
The quote above is taken from article referenced in the title. I found the original link here at Sola Sisters. You may read the entire testimony here.
When that is projected, articulated, enjoyed and then treacherously betrayed, the wounded person is left with “a sense of having been raped, emotionally and spiritually” – not by a stranger, but by someone who was deeply trusted. (See Recovering from Church Abuse by Len Hjalmarson)"
I can identify with the emotional and spiritual rape comment. It is very difficult when someone you trust betrays. I can identify also with Jonna Perry's reflection of how easy it is to take our focus off of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Stay in the Word, be bold and courageous for His righteousness. May any situation and/or circumstance that you have gone through or are going through be used to glorify Him and remove dross.
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