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Please read this letter. It is from one suffering woman to another. Abuse of any form is evil. These evil abusers are agents of satan to destroy their spouse’s faith and the faith of the children. May God continue to help the abused, give them wisdom, give them people to listen and believe them,…
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Christians and Jews are accused of worshiping a God who demands that a woman who was raped must marry the rapist. Consider: ‘Legitimate Rape’ in the Bible. They use ill translated passages of Scripture: B1 Deuteronomy 22:25-29 NRSV But if the man meets the engaged woman in the open country, and the man seizes…
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A few days ago, Julie Roys, wrote an article, Hugh Freeze, Liberty University, and the Anatomy of Spiritual Abuse. In this article, she discussed spiritual abuse, namely, manipulation. It is very good to help us recognize this type of abuse. Wade Mullen identifies some techniques of spiritual abuse into 2 categories: macro-level techniques and …
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A2 Job and his suffering—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar respond Job 4:1-31:40 B1 This long section is the advice(?) of Job’s 3 friends(?) and Job’s replies to them. B2 Basically, they accuse Job of great sin that has been hidden from everyone except God. God is now punishing Job for his evil. Job needs to confess his…
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Job and His Suffering What we can learn about suffering today. A 4 part series: B1 Job and his suffering—behind the scenes Job 1:1- B2 Job and his suffering—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar respond Job 4:1-31:40 B3 Job and his suffering—Elihu responds Job 32:1-37:24 B4 Job and his suffering—God responds Job 38:1-42:17 Some questions answered B1 Why do…
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A Few Thoughts About “Forgive and Forget” Often pastors, church leaders, and many people counsel(?) the abused, molested, the hurt, etc. people to forgive and forget. The quotes are from one source, but similar can be found in many places. Consider Girl Redeemed: Though my siblings NEVER apologize and continue the same abusive behaviors…
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A good article to inform us of the many forms of abuse. No one should experience abuse. Sometimes, it is confusing to know, so we might wonder, “Is this abuse?” You need to read the entire article. The 8 Types of Abusive Behavior By Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC Aaron wrongly believed that the only…
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A Sure Sign of an Abuser Abuse of any sort is evil. Psalms 7:1-6 WEB A meditation by David, which he sang to Yahweh, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite. Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me, 2 lest they tear…
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All people definitely need to avoid marrying an abuser. How can you tell one? This article offers some excellent. I have seen people who have been abused. One doesn’t even need to ask. There may be the obvious like bruises, but the other signs are there, too. The best is to avoid. Deal Breakers:…
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A Few Thoughts on Psalm 69 and the Plight of the Abused Person The abused and controlled suffer beyond what words can express. There are several sites online to read them if you wish. Psalm 69 is the words of one who is abused. The situation is unknown. A not from Jamieson, Fausset, and…