tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10948559.post7379634598719559343..comments2024-02-08T21:51:21.368-06:00Comments on Emotional Abuse and Your Faith: Christain Parents that Abuse ChildrenHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15165967476661656865noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10948559.post-71369585144434771262011-03-21T08:44:04.700-05:002011-03-21T08:44:04.700-05:00I agree. It is very complicated. It can be a tru...I agree. It is very complicated. It can be a true struggle for anyone.<br /><br />There is freedom in allowing 'God to take the Wheel' as the song goes. I love that visual myself. <br /><br />For some reason it truly makes sense for me, although at times it takes a great sense of strength in your faith. The core of it is trust. When you have been whammied in so many different directions? I truly believe those that allow him to take the wheel are so much stronger than others give them credit for.<br /><br />I think the comps at times struggle in the area of allowing the wife to 'hurt feelings' towards the husband, because they see that area as a tender spot. She has the responsibility to uplift, and follow him, etc. When you place authority, leadership, etc on such a high place? You tend to struggle with how to properly deal with improper forms of it - while still respecting the role. It turns into a balancing act that God never intended.<br /><br />God's word should above the role, and truly no such struggle should be seen. The circumstance is either right or wrong. It should be rather straight forward, but sadly humans tend to place roadblocks there to muddy the waters.<br /><br />They should stop and ask themselves - can a person for years 'let it go' as they mention while living under an oppressive circumstance? The answer should be clear, but we are encouraged to stuff down the Holy Spirit's leading in order to listen to man.<br /><br />It boggles my mind that they feel that they are that important.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165967476661656865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10948559.post-11102138076200940262011-03-21T08:23:24.328-05:002011-03-21T08:23:24.328-05:00Hannah,
I'm so glad that you posted this. Pi...Hannah,<br /><br />I'm so glad that you posted this. Piper points out the difference between forgiveness (something that is completely within our power), releasing a person from a debt that they owe to us. We have the power to choose this when reconciliation is not possible (reconciliation meaning that the books are wiped clean and the actual debt itself is removed from the account). Many times, this is not possible, as Piper points out, and it is up to the individual to decide to start the journey toward forgiveness as opposed to remaining in bitterness.<br /><br />The video shows a different side of Piper which is important to note. But it's also sad to note that he essentially ascribes more power to children then to wives.<br /><br />This is such a complicated topic, and you've expanded the scope of it here.Cynthia Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060294887790881860noreply@blogger.com