Love covers a multitude of sins is one of the texts that stymies victims of abuse. It is delivered with a wagging finger by other Christians, and it recycles like a mantra in the victim's own mind. We can't ignore this Scripture, but we have to be careful when applying it to the situation of… Continue reading Love covers a multitude of sins, but not all.
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Abuse and Secrecy: What Have We Got to Hide?
(Ephesians 5:11 ESV) (11) Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. One of the reasons that abusers can hide so well in the church is because of our campaign of silence. Let me see if I can explain what I mean. Scripture tells us that we are to speak… Continue reading Abuse and Secrecy: What Have We Got to Hide?
