When people say that walking with God will make your life easier, those people don’t know the Lord. He often asks his most faithful servants to experience the work of the enemy firsthand because it’s the best training for understanding spiritual warfare.
As a former Jehovah’s witnesses I developed a discernment for cults and religious abuse because of my experience in that cult. I am still a believer in Christ but I don’t do well with religion even now as I try to be apart of church it just doesn’t resonate with me because once you get free from control it’s hard to go back and conform to that. I learned that if anyone says they are the way to God or their organization is the one true church etc I learned to run because Jesus says HE is the WAY the truth and life no one comes to the father except THROUGH HIM not an organization or another person JESUS ONLY… Thank you for your transparency
AMEN!!! This is so true, I thank God for freeing you from that cult. I pray that you will build the confidence to be the light to educate others who are trapped. Sorry for my late reply, I am just now getting back on YT!
There is no difference between a cult and a religion. Only in name. Both use similar tools to brainwash you, both use to downgrade you (lesser beeing to an entity, lesser knowledge of the teachings), Most use fear to operate (damnation/hell). And most gain power and money from it (can you belive how much money the church get every day? Its absurd!). So no, If you exited JW Just to fall for Christianity, you didnt realy got completly out of their toxic grip yet. That beeing said, maybe you are at a Personal experience now where religion is giving you Something important. Maybe the indoctrination isnt as harmfull in your Personal life now. Maybe you even get way more then you hurt atm. But never forget, there are millions of lifes Made a living hell by that exact same church. In my opinion, for them and für the dangers such a cultish system bears for our society, it is worth to help freeing us from that menace
Thank you for opening up about this ❤️ I feel most over look what was talked out in this video. Sometimes many dismiss it as being a rebel🥲 im currently going through the same thing. After years of attending my church, it opened my eyes on how controlling that place is. Now I'm finding myself again after years of being bullied. im finally able to stand up for myself but it isnt easy🙏
Hello Sister ! I understand what you've experienced. I and many other men and women went through this with a man who Pastors a Ministry and have had many people bound and deceived by operating in a witchcraft spirit and using God's Word to manipulate people. Many have been freed from that place but were severely wounded by Him and the things they he and his wife and leadership had done . I'm so glad that your eyes were opened and now your free . God Bless you . Keep the faith...❤
Wow thank u for this. I have been wanting to make a podcast on situations like this. We need to pray for people who are still in bondage. Thank u for speaking out.
We thank God for His Word which always confirms what is not of Him. We appreciate your testimony of transparency. Great counsel is shared here. Matt. 7:20 “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them”
Girl I just found your channel I am blessed by this video . I am from Congo and I have come across church leaders like this its horrible and he was so charismatic too, Not I just pray at home coz the church in Congo is a scam and I can tell this is kind of a global issue in the body of Christ God help us.
It was so courageous of you to make this video about your experience . This can help a lot of people who are going through this. I appreciate you sharing. I too have left churches because of things like what you mentioned and it is freeing. Praise God you have learned so much from all that and now can help others see. Much love and prayers for you! God bless!
Amen! I thank God for the spirit of boldness ! My prayer is that these videos set the captives free. I know what being in bondage feels like and I don’t want that for my brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless you and thank you for the encouragement !
I just want to say thank you so much for this ! Because I know that God called me to this particular church and I’m struggling so bad for so many reasons I speak up and of course they get on the platform and speak indirectly about the things I’ve said but I also see them address the things I express my concern about but in a way that still makes me look like I’m bitter I don’t feel there is any compassion and it’s just a lot going on that goes against my own personal values but I know God called me there but I haven’t been a good steward I’ve been fussing in and out telling them take me off the roster because I feel that the church placed me in bondage but you said something that rang a bell in my mind the Lord placed you there to ground you to prepare you for spiritual warfare in order to go out to do what God called you to do! Thank you I believe this is my situation but I’m like I cannot go through this again Serving religion but losing my relationship I tried just coming and going but the calls and the pressure to be in ministries make me angry because I only want to show up and be silent because I know God called me there but I don’t like religion… This blessed me and gave me something to pray about thank you so much for this
this is soo good! Thank you for sharing. We are called to be the light in the world and most times, the light is to shine on the darkness, don't forget that !
WOW!!! Thank you for your transparency in sharing your story. This was such a good message. Super straight forward & to the point. Helping people to discern for themselves when they are being spiritual abused. It’s even making me think back to some of the churches I’ve attended, where I’ve witnessed some of these thing. My biggest prayer is that people would seek God for themselves & know that God will speak to them directly, that they don’t have to be dependent on a leader. When the word says ALL THINGS!!! He means ALL THINGS!!! Thank you for your obedience in serving while under these circumstances knowing that it was an assignment. and I Love how GOD is using you to shed light in this area. I also love how you properly left the church no drama, no smoke, JUST GOD‼️ May the Lord refresh & refill you for your pour! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Whewwwww Tyna, you always be saying all the right things. I be wanting to comment on every single point. But yes, God is using everything now and i wish people would study for THEMSELVES !!!!!!
@@sadesolomonAbraham gave 10% to a priest who was also a king called Melchizedek and this took place before the law of Moses. But about everything else I understand what you mean.
You made a very important statement when you said ‘you had not established a relationship with God’, during this time of following a woman. You can read Mark 1:23-25 where evil spirits dwell in the church/synagogue. As believers, beside going to church, befriending other believers, we must read, meditate and pray on God’s word to develop a relationship with Jesus. We can’t depend on other people to do it for us. We must put in the work or be subject to be mislead and yes drawn into ‘cult’ like situations. Praise God for His mercy.
The manipulation of scripture to fit their point of view making women feel like they are trying to be men if they are embracing their singleness and self care it’s like women should always be sacrificing or else they’re trying to be men if they starts focusing on self it’s selfish but yet is acceptable for men. Women are supposed just be sitting around waiting and praying for a husband. Then they have to be so perfect in order to get one then tolerate his shenanigans and labor in prayer for him just women suffer suffer suffer and that’s what I can’t take either. I don’t mind marriage etc but in the mean time I’m enjoying singleness and self care I don’t need to be sitting around crying for a husband. my worth isn’t attached to that. I just that feel my church isn’t for single people in general it’s supports men marriage and single mothers…I don’t fall into any I am a single woman without children …but this blessed me and I realize that no matter how much I don’t want to be there if God called me there I need to go and not care about what they think of me and continue to stand my ground by not conforming to false teachings even if it’s coming from the pulpit when I know it’s in opposition to Gods word … Thank you you spoke to my soul
You're not helping the next person that is experiencing hurt. Please read and share if you can. Matthew 18:15-17 is about dealing with sin in the church. The passage says: "If your brother sins against you, go and rebuke him in private. If he listens to you, you have won your brother". "But if he won't listen, take one or two more with you, so that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every fact may be established". "If he pays no attention to them, tell the church. But if he doesn't pay attention even to the church, let him be like an unbeliever and a tax collector to you" Proverbs 31:8-9 ESV / 140 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
I’m glad you got to share your grievances with the pastor before you left that church because I do feel like people need to be aware of the wicked things they’re doing. Even if they deny it, you can’t say you didn’t try. Also, I can relate to you on the “prayer call” cult. A very similar thing happened to me and I didn’t realize how manipulative it was until God told me to stop joining those calls. 😳
Amen! Yes, I’m grateful for that too. I think that conversation helped me to release what I experienced. I’m grateful that I don’t have any resentment towards them for what occurred! God sure is faithful !!!! Thanks for sharing Kytia 🕊️
Thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable. All of The Lord’s purposes will come to pass, and what He has brought you through is and will continue to be used for His glory.
Dang had to leave my church recently. I asked the group to take me off their text thread and they texted me randomly saying they are praying for me. I was pissed so I went to the pastor. Then a leader from my other group messages me wanting to know the tea. Churches are all just a cult business that’s it. And these “leaders” have way to much sense of control and love to manipulate people. So glad I’m out of that mess. I never liked going over there.
In my humble opinion the Hair, bright jewelry, nails, makeup, I would pray against the Jezebel spirit and if it's still impacting you. A Proverbs 31 women does not seek attention by Strong wardrobe or Aesthetic looks. Bright colors of clothes, jewelry and big flashy hair stood out right away. Pray.
That’s so scary to experience. I’ve had this video saved in my ‘Watch later’ for a while and I’ve been hesitating to watch because I know I’ve experienced some of these things and it hurts to revisit them but it’s so important to have these conversations.
This was so needed & well spoken thank you for sharing!! The church that I’ve been at for 5 years now I recently had an issue where I was trying to lead a dance life group but was rejected & was told a lot of mean things like “nobody would wanna join because I’m leading” & “you didn’t open up in this life group when this one guy opened up about being molested” all kinds of mean spirited things from a church leader. Shortly after this interaction I was quitly removed from the youth ministry as leader because I needed to work on my influence and how people perceived me as the funny person which is silly. I’m someone who’s kind and encouraging and I got dismissed for being myself. Also I find out that they green lit a dance life group to someone else behind my back which was shady.
Wow each one of those things I just experienced in the church I just left. The first fruit seed offerings, the seating in the front, the mandatory outfits, the 3 mandatory services every Sunday, and so many other things. God is so merciful, I’m glad I’m free now.
Thank you for sharing your past experiences I am 1000% that millions of other people have been going through this for the past many years. Me and my family left a church called King Jesus ministries in Miami Florida just about everything you mentioned is a direct reflection of that place. Thank God we have been out since the beginning of the plandemic and up to now thousands of people have left that please multiple so-called leaders have left from under his wing. The main pastor has gotten a divorce. Even his son has gotten a divorce after that but anyway, it’s sad and unfortunate because they started off well and at this point only God knows their position but yes, that place became all about politics. Greed after greed after greed, money, money money money hungry may God have mercy on his soul like my wife says we are living in times where the church is no longer going to be the building. Yes, the church has left the building. It is pretty much online or on the streets to God be the glory in the name of Jesus Christ. I forgot to mention we were there for about 16 years.
When people say that walking with God will make your life easier, those people don’t know the Lord. He often asks his most faithful servants to experience the work of the enemy firsthand because it’s the best training for understanding spiritual warfare.
As a former Jehovah’s witnesses I developed a discernment for cults and religious abuse because of my experience in that cult. I am still a believer in Christ but I don’t do well with religion even now as I try to be apart of church it just doesn’t resonate with me because once you get free from control it’s hard to go back and conform to that. I learned that if anyone says they are the way to God or their organization is the one true church etc I learned to run because Jesus says HE is the WAY the truth and life no one comes to the father except THROUGH HIM not an organization or another person JESUS ONLY… Thank you for your transparency
AMEN!!! This is so true, I thank God for freeing you from that cult. I pray that you will build the confidence to be the light to educate others who are trapped. Sorry for my late reply, I am just now getting back on YT!
There is no difference between a cult and a religion. Only in name. Both use similar tools to brainwash you, both use to downgrade you (lesser beeing to an entity, lesser knowledge of the teachings), Most use fear to operate (damnation/hell). And most gain power and money from it (can you belive how much money the church get every day? Its absurd!).
So no, If you exited JW Just to fall for Christianity, you didnt realy got completly out of their toxic grip yet.
That beeing said, maybe you are at a Personal experience now where religion is giving you Something important. Maybe the indoctrination isnt as harmfull in your Personal life now. Maybe you even get way more then you hurt atm.
But never forget, there are millions of lifes Made a living hell by that exact same church. In my opinion, for them and für the dangers such a cultish system bears for our society, it is worth to help freeing us from that menace
I definitely understand what she coming from
Thank you for opening up about this ❤️ I feel most over look what was talked out in this video. Sometimes many dismiss it as being a rebel🥲 im currently going through the same thing. After years of attending my church, it opened my eyes on how controlling that place is. Now I'm finding myself again after years of being bullied. im finally able to stand up for myself but it isnt easy🙏
Hello Sister ! I understand what you've experienced. I and many other men and women went through this with a man who Pastors a Ministry and have had many people bound and deceived by operating in a witchcraft spirit and using God's Word to manipulate people. Many have been freed from that place but were severely wounded by Him and the things they he and his wife and leadership had done . I'm so glad that your eyes were opened and now your free . God Bless you . Keep the faith...❤
Wow thank u for this. I have been wanting to make a podcast on situations like this. We need to pray for people who are still in bondage. Thank u for speaking out.
Yes we do !!! Please do the podcast. This happened to me so many years ago and I’m just sharing it! Don’t be me !!!
For me i couldnt wait to leave ...Just because everytime was in the church ...was busy seeing everything opposite of scriptures !! I run
I feel that!!!
We thank God for His Word which always confirms what is not of Him.
We appreciate your testimony of transparency. Great counsel is shared here.
Matt. 7:20 “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them”
Amen 🙏🏾
Girl I just found your channel I am blessed by this video . I am from Congo and I have come across church leaders like this its horrible and he was so charismatic too, Not I just pray at home coz the church in Congo is a scam and I can tell this is kind of a global issue in the body of Christ God help us.
It is a global issue, it’s really sad but only a sign of the times!
It was so courageous of you to make this video about your experience . This can help a lot of people who are going through this. I appreciate you sharing. I too have left churches because of things like what you mentioned and it is freeing.
Praise God you have learned so much from all that and now can help others see.
Much love and prayers for you!
God bless!
Amen! I thank God for the spirit of boldness ! My prayer is that these videos set the captives free. I know what being in bondage feels like and I don’t want that for my brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless you and thank you for the encouragement !
@@sadesolomon praise God! May we all walk in boldness more fully and watch chains be broken!
I just want to say thank you so much for this ! Because I know that God called me to this particular church and I’m struggling so bad for so many reasons I speak up and of course they get on the platform and speak indirectly about the things I’ve said but I also see them address the things I express my concern about but in a way that still makes me look like I’m bitter I don’t feel there is any compassion and it’s just a lot going on that goes against my own personal values but I know God called me there but I haven’t been a good steward I’ve been fussing in and out telling them take me off the roster because I feel that the church placed me in bondage but you said something that rang a bell in my mind the Lord placed you there to ground you to prepare you for spiritual warfare in order to go out to do what God called you to do! Thank you I believe this is my situation but I’m like I cannot go through this again Serving religion but losing my relationship I tried just coming and going but the calls and the pressure to be in ministries make me angry because I only want to show up and be silent because I know God called me there but I don’t like religion… This blessed me and gave me something to pray about thank you so much for this
this is soo good! Thank you for sharing. We are called to be the light in the world and most times, the light is to shine on the darkness, don't forget that !
WOW!!! Thank you for your transparency in sharing your story. This was such a good message. Super straight forward & to the point. Helping people to discern for themselves when they are being spiritual abused. It’s even making me think back to some of the churches I’ve attended, where I’ve witnessed some of these thing. My biggest prayer is that people would seek God for themselves & know that God will speak to them directly, that they don’t have to be dependent on a leader. When the word says ALL THINGS!!! He means ALL THINGS!!! Thank you for your obedience in serving while under these circumstances knowing that it was an assignment. and I Love how GOD is using you to shed light in this area. I also love how you properly left the church no drama, no smoke, JUST GOD‼️
May the Lord refresh & refill you for your pour! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
Whewwwww Tyna, you always be saying all the right things. I be wanting to comment on every single point. But yes, God is using everything now and i wish people would study for THEMSELVES !!!!!!
Thanks for sharing, you look good.
Thank you !!!!
@@sadesolomonAbraham gave 10% to a priest who was also a king called Melchizedek and this took place before the law of Moses. But about everything else I understand what you mean.
@@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 but like she said… now be blessed
You made a very important statement when you said ‘you had not established a relationship with God’, during this time of following a woman. You can read Mark 1:23-25 where evil spirits dwell in the church/synagogue. As believers, beside going to church, befriending other believers, we must read, meditate and pray on God’s word to develop a relationship with Jesus. We can’t depend on other people to do it for us. We must put in the work or be subject to be mislead and yes drawn into ‘cult’ like situations. Praise God for His mercy.
Amen!!!!!!
The manipulation of scripture to fit their point of view making women feel like they are trying to be men if they are embracing their singleness and self care it’s like women should always be sacrificing or else they’re trying to be men if they starts focusing on self it’s selfish but yet is acceptable for men. Women are supposed just be sitting around waiting and praying for a husband. Then they have to be so perfect in order to get one then tolerate his shenanigans and labor in prayer for him just women suffer suffer suffer and that’s what I can’t take either. I don’t mind marriage etc but in the mean time I’m enjoying singleness and self care I don’t need to be sitting around crying for a husband. my worth isn’t attached to that. I just that feel my church isn’t for single people in general it’s supports men marriage and single mothers…I don’t fall into any I am a single woman without children …but this blessed me and I realize that no matter how much I don’t want to be there if God called me there I need to go and not care about what they think of me and continue to stand my ground by not conforming to false teachings even if it’s coming from the pulpit when I know it’s in opposition to Gods word … Thank you you spoke to my soul
What Church did u go to and did u report it?
I don’t think it’s necessary to mention the church’s name. I shared what the Holy Spirit allowed me to share.
You're not helping the next person that is experiencing hurt.
Please read and share if you can.
Matthew 18:15-17 is about dealing with sin in the church. The passage says:
"If your brother sins against you, go and rebuke him in private. If he listens to you, you have won your brother".
"But if he won't listen, take one or two more with you, so that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every fact may be established".
"If he pays no attention to them, tell the church. But if he doesn't pay attention even to the church, let him be like an unbeliever and a tax collector to you"
Proverbs 31:8-9 ESV / 140 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful
Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
I’m glad you got to share your grievances with the pastor before you left that church because I do feel like people need to be aware of the wicked things they’re doing. Even if they deny it, you can’t say you didn’t try.
Also, I can relate to you on the “prayer call” cult. A very similar thing happened to me and I didn’t realize how manipulative it was until God told me to stop joining those calls. 😳
Amen! Yes, I’m grateful for that too. I think that conversation helped me to release what I experienced. I’m grateful that I don’t have any resentment towards them for what occurred!
God sure is faithful !!!! Thanks for sharing Kytia 🕊️
Thank you for your willingness to be vulnerable. All of The Lord’s purposes will come to pass, and what He has brought you through is and will continue to be used for His glory.
Amen!! Thank you Lisa. I’m living in the midst of the fulfillment of those promises 💕
This is my exact story. Thank you so much for sharing ❤ I’m grateful to God for this revelation and I’ve now gotten closure from your testimony.
Wow!! Bless God. Testimonies like this keep me going!! God bless you ❤️
You should name the church that you’re talking about so people can avoid it.
This video is very on time. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Wow bless God 🥹🥹
Dang had to leave my church recently. I asked the group to take me off their text thread and they texted me randomly saying they are praying for me. I was pissed so I went to the pastor. Then a leader from my other group messages me wanting to know the tea. Churches are all just a cult business that’s it. And these “leaders” have way to much sense of control and love to manipulate people. So glad I’m out of that mess. I never liked going over there.
I dont think this is true for all churches but I'll admit, finding a good church is HARD
Was there a specific reason you asked to be removed fe the group text?
In my humble opinion the Hair, bright jewelry, nails, makeup, I would pray against the Jezebel spirit and if it's still impacting you. A Proverbs 31 women does not seek attention by Strong wardrobe or Aesthetic looks. Bright colors of clothes, jewelry and big flashy hair stood out right away. Pray.
@@user-ro1hw5tr7u please 😂
That’s so scary to experience. I’ve had this video saved in my ‘Watch later’ for a while and I’ve been hesitating to watch because I know I’ve experienced some of these things and it hurts to revisit them but it’s so important to have these conversations.
Honey, it wasn’t just spiritual abuse it was a cult!
@@A51793 it’s both
This was so needed & well spoken thank you for sharing!!
The church that I’ve been at for 5 years now I recently had an issue where I was trying to lead a dance life group but was rejected & was told a lot of mean things like “nobody would wanna join because I’m leading” & “you didn’t open up in this life group when this one guy opened up about being molested” all kinds of mean spirited things from a church leader.
Shortly after this interaction I was quitly removed from the youth ministry as leader because I needed to work on my influence and how people perceived me as the funny person which is silly.
I’m someone who’s kind and encouraging and I got dismissed for being myself.
Also I find out that they green lit a dance life group to someone else behind my back which was shady.
Did the senior pastor know about the “prayer call”?
Yes! I told him everything before leaving and his response confirmed that I needed to go!
Wow each one of those things I just experienced in the church I just left. The first fruit seed offerings, the seating in the front, the mandatory outfits, the 3 mandatory services every Sunday, and so many other things. God is so merciful, I’m glad I’m free now.
Did we go to the same church?! Sheesh!!!!
Give Cesar what is Cesar and to God what is Gods. You pay taxes to the government why not give money to the church your a member of?
Man! Thank you so much for sharing this!! A lot of us have been through a lot in the church 💔
It’s unfortunate !!
Thank you for sharing your past experiences I am 1000% that millions of other people have been going through this for the past many years. Me and my family left a church called King Jesus ministries in Miami Florida just about everything you mentioned is a direct reflection of that place. Thank God we have been out since the beginning of the plandemic and up to now thousands of people have left that please multiple so-called leaders have left from under his wing. The main pastor has gotten a divorce. Even his son has gotten a divorce after that but anyway, it’s sad and unfortunate because they started off well and at this point only God knows their position but yes, that place became all about politics. Greed after greed after greed, money, money money money hungry may God have mercy on his soul like my wife says we are living in times where the church is no longer going to be the building. Yes, the church has left the building. It is pretty much online or on the streets to God be the glory in the name of Jesus Christ. I forgot to mention we were there for about 16 years.
Its flamboyance not charisma. Charisma is good in balance
The problem you have was being obsessed with the woman and the title she held.