
When Authority Fails to Reflect God's Good Design (Jonathan Leeman)
The Crossway Podcast
The Misuse of Spiritual Authority
This chapter discusses the misuse of spiritual authority in different contexts, highlighting examples of abusive behavior justified by scripture. It explores the concept of spiritual abuse and emphasizes the importance of recognizing it as a heinous sin. The chapter also delves into the distinction between the authority of counsel and the authority of command in various spheres of life, emphasizing the need for authorities with an enforcement mechanism of discipline to exercise their authority differently.
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