Matthew 20:25-26 But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 1 Peter 5:2-3 shepherd the flock of… Continue reading Lording it Over the Flock Creates an Abuser-friendly Climate
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1 Peter 3 Does Not Command Victims to Remain in Abuse — Help from David deSilva
David deSilva provides us with some real help here in properly understanding the Bible's instruction in 1 Peter 3. This passage has often been misapplied in cases of domestic abuse, being used to tell victims that they must continue to be subjected to that evil. deSilva's article is worth reading in its entirety (see it… Continue reading 1 Peter 3 Does Not Command Victims to Remain in Abuse — Help from David deSilva
