Spiritual Abuse: Learning and overcoming spiritual abuse in the church and home
- ISBN-10
- 1490877282
- ISBN-13
- 9781490877280
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 68
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-04-21
- Publisher
- WestBow Press
- Author
- Yvonne Davis-Weir
Description
Have you ever visited a church where the Word of God is being misused for personal gain? Or have you ever met someone who uses Scripture to control and manipulate their spouse or other church members? Well, both are examples of spiritual abuse. This book takes an in-depth look at spiritual abuse. It provides ways to identify and overcome this form of abuse. Yvonne Davis-Weir provides personal experience with this serious issue that seems to be prevalent in today’s churches.
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- 2019-01-16
- 152 pages
- Paperback
- Independently Published
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