To pray for our abusers… or not? (we don’t need to pray for the sin that leads to death)

In Jeremiah chapter 7, God told Jeremiah to stand at the door of the temple and denounce the wickedness of the inhabitants of Judah. The message was that if they didn't repent God would cast them out of His sight. God had inspired and empowered Jeremiah to deliver this message. (Can you imagine doing this… Continue reading To pray for our abusers… or not? (we don’t need to pray for the sin that leads to death)

Love covers a multitude of sins, but not all.

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.