False Shepherds Discourage the Righteous and Encourage the Wicked

(Ezekiel 13:21-23  ESV)  (21) Your veils also I will tear off and deliver my people out of your hand, and they shall be no more in your hand as prey, and you shall know that I am the LORD.  (22) Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not grieved him, and you… Continue reading False Shepherds Discourage the Righteous and Encourage the Wicked

The Trickle-Down Nature of Legalism (And How it Enables Abuse)

(Galatians 2:11-13  ESV)  But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along… Continue reading The Trickle-Down Nature of Legalism (And How it Enables Abuse)