The Pulse: 7 Common Stumbling Blocks That Tempt Leaders Into Sexual Sin - Joseph Mattera

Monday, August 21, 2017

7 Common Stumbling Blocks That Tempt Leaders Into Sexual Sin Are you at risk of sexual sin? (Pixabay/Free-Photos) Unfortunately, we have all too often heard of spiritual leaders (i.e. pastors) who fall into sexual sin. As a spiritual leader who has worked with other spiritual leaders for many decades, I have observed the following demonic strategies employed by seducing spirits. Since I am a man, I will speak in the context of a male leader being tempted. The following are seven common strategies to seduce spiritual leaders: 1. Counseling alone with the opposite sex It is a no-brainer that a spiritual leader should rarely, if ever, conduct a private counseling session with a person who has the potential for a mutual attraction. When alone in such a setting, emotional intimacy develops because of the nature of the conversations. This easily leads to a strong emotional connection that can result in sinful physical and emotional intimacy. To protect their spiritual leaders, church boards should have clear guidelines prohibiting this kind of counseling arrangement. 2. Praying alone with the opposite sex Satan comes as an angel of light and not with a red suit and a pitch fork. I have seen people with a seductive spirit attempt to use "religious reasons" for proximity to a spiritual leader. Using religious terminology and/or action to seduce an unsuspecting believer is nothing new, based on the admonition found in Proverbs 7:6-27. The rule of thumb is to never conduct private prayer sessions with a person of the opposite sex as it can lead to unbiblical emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy. 3. Working alone with the opposite sex It is a common thing to hear that a spiritual leader fell into sin with their secretary or co-worker. read more  American Dispatch CNN Publishes Fake Hate List—Targeting Well-Known Christian Groups We can only pray there's not another Floyd Corkins lurking in the shadows—and reading CNN's bogus report. In the Line of Fire The Media's Glaring Double Standards on Violence and Hate The KKK, white supremacists, and neo-Nazis are evil. I deplore what they stand for and denounce it—as a follower of Jesus, as a Jew, as an American, and as a human being.  Watchman on the Wall Jennifer LeClaire Prophesies 'Spain an Agent of Transformation in Europe' In the wake of terror, this prophecy I received a year ago should encourage Spain to keep pressing toward its destiny. More from Charisma News — Solar Eclipses Omens of Significant Historic Events — When Grace Is Offensive — Steve Hill's Spiritual Son: The Racists and Bigots of Charlottesville Need Us to Fight on Their Behalf — 5 Things to Do When Someone Hints at Taking His Life

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