One of the biggest errors of heretical doctrines in the contemporary institutional church, is the matter of "spiritual covering", The practice of so-called "spiritual covering" is prevalent, and used as a means of intimidation and control amongst churches that teach prosperity. In many so-called Holiness or Charismatic denominations, it has become the centerpiece of spiritual abuse by church leaders.
"Spiritual covering" as it is practiced and used today, is an absolute myth. There is no resemblance of the current form "spiritual covering" anywhere in the bible, especially under our current New Testament covenant of Grace.
"Spiritual covering," in the vein it is presented and used by certain denominational leaders is an outright deception! It is a complete lie invented by its originators, the Discipleship/Shepherd-ship doctrine of the 70’s and 80’s. This non-biblical doctrine teaches "delegated authority", "covering", "unquestioned submission to the shepherd & his teaching", "covenant commitment to the group", and more subtly control through disapproval, manipulation and peer pressure. In the late 70s, many Charismatic or Holiness Churches began to repent and denounce this doctrine of “Lording” and forcing Gods people but unfortunately, many still exist and clones are spun and hatched every year.
What the Discipleship/Shepherd-ship refers to as "spiritual covering" is really "spiritual control." This doctrine of "spiritual covering," like all the other aspects of the Shepherd ship heresy, is simply a false "doctrine of demons" being manifested in these last days. Exactly as Paul’s prophecy foretells of deception such as being promulgated by demons in the last days, leading many to wander away from the Lord into apostasy:
But the Spirit explicitly says that in latter times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of LIARS seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron. (1 Tim. 4:1 - 2)
You can read more about the myth of "Spiritual Coverings" in my forthcoming book, "Clever Lies and Assumptions from the Pulpit to the Pews."
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Copyright © 2008, F. L. Anderson All Rights Reserved
4 comments:
There you go again. Speaking the truth....
I'm coping my daughter -- Kya, on this one, she lives in Columbus, Ohio. Would you add her to your email list. I'm sure she'll enjoy your writings.
Thanks,
Sounds like bible to me. Thank you for speaking the truth with boldness- as we have been commanded to do.
My goodness I've been dealing with this issues for months. I am really glad to know that in fact I was hearing the Holy Spirit. But too many times saved christians only hear what the pastor/elder/minister tells them vice searching God's word for themselves to find the truth. Thank you!
"Great job" Rev. Anderson.
As Ministers of the Gospel we should proclaim the Word of God and not be limited by our lack of faith, nor allowing the world or, our flesh to steer us away from God's will. Let us move away form the law and into God's grace completely.
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