Pastor Insults Congregation

[Don]

There is a fable among Baptist circles about how a shepherd will break the leg of a sheep that keeps wandering off. By carrying the sheep on his shoulders, when the leg heals, the sheep will be so endeared to the shepherd that it won't wander off again.

It is a myth.

There is no evidence in sheep-herding circles that any herder ever breaks the leg of a wandering sheep. In fact, sheep herders consider this a cruel act.

If the sheep's leg heals properly, the only real result is that it knows the face, shape, and odor of the person who caused it harm. As a result, it will always treat that person with timidity, wondering if--or rather, when--they will inflict harm on them again. In other words, trust is broken.

Worse, the leg may not heal properly; in which case, the lame sheep slows down the herd, and becomes a liability to the entire flock.

 

[Walter]

It amazes me anyone would defend this garbage!

"You're worthless, I love you" is the most frightening thing a person can ever hear in their life. It is the heart of an abuser. RUN RUN RUN.

Although the "building a kingdom in the video room" part was pretty dang hilarious.

However, that whole thing is very scary when you think about the mindset and that this mindset is so blatant all over this state (and half the nation) and what it does to people.

"I'm the real deal. You won't find this anywhere else."
"You need to be submissive to me."
"You're worthless, I love you."
"I'll leave you right now."

Sounds like an abusive husband. He loves his wife, but threatens her with abandonment if she doesn't do as he commands. Tells her she's worthless but claims to love her, all in the same breath. Claims nobody else will love her like he does.

That's not love. That's sociopathic behavior. I bet everyone in his church swears up and down that he's the sweetest person and just misunderstood. They are convinced.

That is sad. Their healing will take a long time once they get out of that mess and try to heal and find the real truth in the confused havoc he's creating in their hearts and minds.

You nailed it! Nothing much more to add to this. What garbage! Public humiliation is appropriate to this situation? First this 'pastor' states that 'I'm important!'. 'Humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up.' James 4:10.

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
Galations 6:1

Not sure sleeping during this nimbcompoops 'sermon' should be considered a 'sin', but I'm glad I don't sit through nonsense like this anymore.

 

[saturneptune]

Another possibility is if I were in that service, have a roll of duct tape. That will stop him.

 

[Scarlett O.]

Originally Posted by Gina B
It amazes me anyone would defend this garbage!

"You're worthless, I love you" is the most frightening thing a person can ever hear in their life. It is the heart of an abuser. RUN RUN RUN.

Yes .... I'm glad some of us can see that.

"I'm the real deal. You won't find this anywhere else."
"You need to be submissive to me."
"You're worthless, I love you."
"I'll leave you right now."

Sounds like an abusive husband. He loves his wife, but threatens her with abandonment if she doesn't do as he commands. Tells her she's worthless but claims to love her, all in the same breath. Claims nobody else will love her like he does.

That's not love. That's sociopathic behavior.

I'm glad you can see things like they are and can explain it so well. This kind of thing is sickening.

 

[saturneptune]

Yes .... I'm glad some of us can see that.

I'm glad you can see things like they are and can explain it so well. This kind of thing is sickening.
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Thank you for pointing that out. This is the exact profile of someone who would physically abuse their spouse and kids. It would not surprise me if he put cigarette burns on his children.