The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse : Recognizing and Escaping Spiritual Manipulation and False Spiritual Authority Within the Church

As you read through this book, you will notice we have repeatedly emphasized that the subject matter and guidelines given here must be handled with care. Please take this concern seriously Our stated purpose is to help readers—victims and abusers alike—recognize and escape spiritual manipulation and false spiritual authority within the church. In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery. "Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery"--Provided by publisher In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse gives a message of hope for those who are spiritually abused, pointing the way toward freedom.