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When people excuse their anger as righteous, explained Dr. Ballard, they are shutting down any opportunity for accountability and growth—not to mention the serious theological issues that come with that mindset.
He continues: “I’ve seen this with pastors of large churches, where they claim the Holy Spirit told them what they needed to do. When church elders express hesitancy, the pastor steamrolls them under the guise of divine authority. That is not the biblical model of leadership, and it happens far too often.”
When someone uses “righteous” anger to silence others, resist accountability, or force their will, it's not from God—it’s spiritual manipulation.
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When people excuse their anger as righteous, explained Dr. Ballard, they are shutting down any opportunity for accountability and growth—not to mention the serious theological issues that come with that mindset.
He continues: “I’ve seen this with pastors of large churches, where they claim the Holy Spirit told them what they needed to do. When church elders express hesitancy, the pastor steamrolls them under the guise of divine authority. That is not the biblical model of leadership, and it happens far too often.”
When someone uses “righteous” anger to silence others, resist accountability, or force their will, it's not from God—it’s spiritual manipulation.
📩 Want to read more? beemboldened.com/post/can-righteous-anger-justify-abusive-behavior-with-dr-michael-ballard
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#RighteousAnger #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualAbuseAwareness #FaithAndAccountability #DiscerningChristians #ChurchLeadershipMatters
