Barbara Roberts ♦ 13th February 2014 ♦ 6 Comments
What does the Bible say about domestic violence and abuse? is the name of a page on OpenBible.Info.
At present the page lists about 80 Bible passages that relate to domestic abuse. You can vote for each passage as ‘helpful’ or ‘unhelpful’. And you can suggest verses to add to the list! So it’s a page that we can all be involved in and help develop.
We encourage you to click on the link above and add your votes and suggestions. 🙂
If you are suggesting new passages for the list you can chose any verse or set of continuous verses and any translation of the Bible. I found it really enjoyable to participate in and I added quite a few suggestions.
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The definition of abuse: A pattern of coercive control (ongoing actions or inactions) that proceeds from a mentality of entitlement to power, whereby, through intimidation, manipulation and isolation, the abuser keeps his* target subordinated and under his control. This pattern can be emotional, verbal, psychological, spiritual, sexual, financial, social and physical. Not all these elements need be present, e.g., physical abuse may not be part of it.
The definition of domestic abuser: a family member or dating partner (current or ex) who has a profound mentality of entitlement to the possession of power and control over the one s/he* chooses to mistreat. This mentality of entitlement defines the very essence of the abuser. The abuser believes he is justified in using evil tactics to obtain and maintain that power and control.
* Sometimes the genders are reversed—see our tag for 'male survivors' (tags tab in the top menu).
To say that abusers cannot change removes responsibility for sin. They can change, but the vast majority choose not to, which is what the experts state. When God punishes them, their punishment is just. Abusers have options for treatment and are accountable.
Once the marriage covenant is broken through abuse, the abused partner does not need to stay in the marriage waiting for the abuser to change. The abuser's recovery is a separate issue and his change is his own responsibility, not his wife's. This is the mistake most churches make. These churches have over-sentimentalized marriage and are legalists.
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Great idea! I made a suggestion. 🙂
what was your suggestion, BIT? Just curious. 🙂
Proverbs 6:16-19.
good one, BIT!
Thanks Barbara, I love topical and word Bible studies … This is very timely for maneuvering and eventually walking “out of the fog”.
Thank you Barbara. This is a great idea and very helpful!