A pastor friend of mine shared an article about abuse on Facebook and I had to agree with the fact that the church must begin talking about domestic abuse rather than staying clear of such a topic. It’s likened to abortion, pornography, etc…we would love to ignore that it’s running rampant so we keep silent….yet I fear this will not be acceptable when Christ takes account. Just wanted to share my response to his post and give you the link at the end to the article as well.

“This makes me heavy of heart…this topic…for I see this all…i mean….all….the time. I have ministered to so many lost under abuse..hopeless…and considering to end it all for lack of a way out. I see it most prevalent in the church today which has baffled me much. For we have become a safe haven for abusers. It does not take much to see abuse…if you truly want to see it…Most often times the church ministers to the abuser and the woman who endured years of abuse is overlooked, made an outcast for not enduring, and left alone. She knew it would happen that way and that is why she never told. Often she is not even believed. Somehow she didn’t pray enough, give enough, submit enough…or she was a nag and needed to change her ways..but I have found rarely is that the case. Likewise, submission is as “unto the Lord” and under legitimate authority..never outside the boundaries of the Word. Christ is not for abuse nor does He require one to live in it to lead another to Himself. A woman is not god of a man…let God be God…and she is as precious and valuable to Christ as any other. Also, the Word clearly tells us there are biblical principles to sin and repentance is a requirement before reconciliation is given while accountability is in place with strong boundaries for healing…..and we are to be a protective covering for those being abused in any shape or form….for we will be held accountable for turning a blind eye..