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There are modern psychological terms that aren’t accounted for in Scripture. But that doesn’t mean they are not important to our spiritual development. (1/7)
There are modern psychological terms that aren’t accounted for in Scripture. But that doesn’t mean they are not important to our spiritual development. (1/7)
Some mental & emotional conditions we experience often posture as “fruit of the spirit” (love-traits) when in reality they are based completely in fear—especially the fear of people. (2/7)
Codependency is one such condition. Codependency is the habit of constant “self-neglect” used to gain love, validation, or acceptance from others. It is trading your welfare for the welfare of others—not because of love, but in exchange for approval & acceptance from them. (3/7)
This is a form of fear—the fear of rejection. And because of this, Leaders must become educated in mental & emotional health issues & also model proper emotional & mental health for those we lead. Codependency is rampant in the Church posing as honor & love. (4/7)
It is not the will of GOD for you to allow yourself to be constantly abused, mistreated, or traumatized by others in order to prove your love or salvation. We are at least required to take ourselves out of harm’s way for the sake of fulfilling our GOD-given assignments. (5/7)
If spiritual leaders are not mentally & emotionally healthy—if we allow ourselves to be constantly abused by others, we will assume that this is normal Christian behavior. Not only will we model this abuse as a form of maturity, we will also require it of those we lead. (6/7)
There is a beauty in Biblical balance. JESUS came to deliver, free, & develop us. He didn’t come to demand we endure excruciating mental & emotional abuse to prove our piety. There is suffering in Christ. But it is not intended to damage or destroy us. (7/7)
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