The Pastor Loyalty Test | Following Christ or Following Men? – EP140

A public controversy made headlines, but the church service that followed deserves just as much attention. We walk through the loyalty tests, pastor-centered language, twisted Scripture, and sermon on “manhood” that turned aggression into strength. Then we compare it all to Scripture and ask what biblical manhood actually looks like: self-control, gentleness, humility, and strength submitted to Christ. For anyone sitting in a high-control church, this episode is a reminder that asking biblical questions is not wrong, and Christ alone is the Shepherd who never fails.Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. - James 1:19-20 ESVLast Week: Why Pentecostals Are Afraid To Die | The Fear Legalism Creates – EP139Playlists:Full Podcast Playlist⁠ - YoutubeHoliness StandardsThe Church BuildingExamining PentecostalismThe “MOG” (Man of God)All About The MoneyAbuse In The PulpitAddressing NAYC CommentsFEAR!!! FEAR!!! FEAR!!!Music’s “Play” In It AllGrace, Grace, God’s GraceShow Links:Roys Report - “Attack thy neighbor? Louisiana pastor arrested for beating up 20-year-old”⁠WJTV 12 News - “Louisiana pastor arrested on battery charge says he was protecting family: ‘You’re not going to rape my wife’”⁠WAFB 9 Live+Local - “‘I fulfilled the scripture. I laid hands on the sick,’ Pastor Tony Spell confessed to his congregation”⁠USA Today - “Pastor says Bible scripture justified attack on man”⁠NBC News - “Defiant pastor in Louisiana arrested after incident with bus, protester”⁠Tony Spell Service - “What It Means To Be A Man”⁠“I’ll Sic the Devil On You!” | How Cult Churches Weaponize ‘Honor’ - EP87⁠“Stay in Alignment — or Else!” | How Cult Churches Weaponize ‘Submission’ - EP88⁠Jason Varnum - “follow me!”⁠Resources:DivideTheWord.blogResponsible Faith - YouTubeSpiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: Toxic FaithBook: The Subtle Power of Spiritual AbuseBooks: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church PracticesBook: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness PentecostalismBook: Free: From Legalism to GraceConnect with us!📱Leave a voicemail or text us! (484) 424-7223⁠⁠📨 Send us an email! [email protected]💻 http://graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramDISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.