How do know when the Gospel is being used as a tool of manipulation?
A). When it is used to denigrate, degrade or belittle believers as well as non-believers
B). When it is incentivized to woo followers away from other beliefs or religions. {promises of wealth, payment, power, position}
C). When it is used to enrich a small section or group within the church {money, power}
D). When it is used to elevate one group over another {control, elitism}
E). When it is used to defend a lie {a half-truth is a lie}
F). When it is used to justify racial prejudices
Check Matthew 20:25-28 and Matthew 6:24 and Luke 16:13-15 and John 8:44.
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