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When Anointing Goes to Someone’s Head: The Holy Oil Won’t Cover That Mess (Part 2 of 3)

When Anointing Goes to Someone’s Head: The Holy Oil Won’t Cover That Mess (Part 2 of 3)

Just because God called you doesn’t mean you get to act like a king. When leadership turns into dictatorship and churches excuse bad behavior, it’s time to ask some hard questions.

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Mar 01, 2025
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Spiritual abuse doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in slowly—like a wolf in shepherd’s clothing—when a leader, once called by God, starts believing their anointing means they are beyond correction. It’s one thing to be chosen, but it’s another thing to stay faithful to that calling. Unfortunately, some leaders forget that their role is to serve, not be…

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