When Spiritual Leadership Becomes Emotional Manipulation

From K's Essence · 34:01

Show by Karen Wright Fairley

WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING: WHEN SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP BECOMES EMOTIONAL MANIPULATIONWhat if the pastor never intended to have an affair with her?What if he never touched her, never promised to marry her, and never planned to leave his wife?But he enjoyed her attention.He encouraged her admiration.He benefited from her loyalty, her volunteering, and perhaps even her financial giving.And when she finally realized there would never be a relationship, she experienced a breakup from something that never officially existed.Then the church called HER foolish.Called HER desperate.Accused HER of lusting after the pastor.But did anyone ask what role HE played in creating that emotional attachment?A wolf doesn't have to touch a sheep to harm it.In this episode of K's Essence, we're discussing emotional manipulation, the biblical meaning of "silly women," spiritual boundaries, and accountability behind church doors.Matthew 7:15 (KJV): "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."This is not about attacking the church. It's about protecting the sheep. Listen to K's Essence with Karen Wright Fairley on your favorite podcast platform.THE ESSENCE OF IT ALL: The sheep belong to GOD, and spiritual leadership must never become emotional exploitation.What are your thoughts? Can a pastor be guilty of emotional manipulation even when there has been no physical relationship?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/k-s-essence--4593194/support.“Until next time, keep God first, walk boldly in your purpose, Sisterhood is Honored and remember—you were created by God, on purpose, for a purpose. That’s the essence of it all.”

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