Many abuses victims have been told by "well-meaning" people something like this: 'God does not give you more than you can bear. It is His will that you are in this marriage, and He has called you to suffer patiently for Him in it.' Thus, they (abuse victims) are made to feel doubly guilty when they consider… Continue reading FAQ Highlight — Should a domestic abuse victim just put up with being abused?
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Zeal Without Knowledge: Bible Interpretation that Leads to Mercilessness and Injustice
I have written on this subject and on the following Scriptures in other posts. But they have been on my mind again the last few weeks. I keep seeing them violated by Bible teachers, pastors, and counselors of a certain type. Recently I have seen this "zeal without knowledge" pattern in publications by writers of… Continue reading Zeal Without Knowledge: Bible Interpretation that Leads to Mercilessness and Injustice
