Ruth Barron explains that the 'bitter root' is the evil actions of the abuser. The victims' emotional responses to the abuse are the leaves (the bitter herbs) that grow from the bitter root. Churches typically try to weed out the bitterness by attacking and shaming the leaves — the emotional responses of the victims. But… Continue reading Bitter Roots and Bitter Herbs — by Ruth Barron
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Sin-levelling produces injustice. The Bible says there are degrees of sin.
Sin-levelling comes from the mistaken idea that all sins are equally bad in the sight of God and all sinners deserve to be treated equally. When a victim of domestic abuse reaches out for help, people often respond by making sin-levelling statements. Here are some examples of sin-levelling statements: "We're all sinners. Your spouse is… Continue reading Sin-levelling produces injustice. The Bible says there are degrees of sin.
