This follows the resignation of Doug Philips at Vision Forum, a highly influential player in the "biblical womanhood" movement.
To those of us impacted or connected to these groups, it is a profound shock to discover the dark under belly, so carefully hidden from public view.
Such is the case for spiritual abusers and high-demand church group leaders. They have an appearance of great wisdom, holiness, kindness and righteouness...but inwardly...other sins and motivations are operating.
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. (Mt 23:27)
They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, 6and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues 7and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbib by others. (Matthew 23: 5-7 ESV)
There's only way out - genuine heart repentance.
A note to my friends and readers who feel uncomfortable with my language in this post. .Certain terms that were used to force compliance such as "repent" and scripture itself can feel very uncomfortable and triggering after enduring spiritual abuse. This is also called a "trigger."
I apologize in advance for any discomfort this page may give you and any conflicted feelings that may result. Spiritual Abuse sanctuary has been a helpful resource for me on this journey as has learning about cults and cult recovery.
Peace.
