When the offering-collector starts urging you for money, using guilt, shame and manipulation, the giving has turned into compulsion. This is not biblical giving and you might as well keep your money. For all of this and more, tune in to today’s episode to hear us breakdown each tactic of compulsion being utilized by the UPCI and many of their 2025 camp meeting leaders. Paul never pressured the early church, and neither should today’s preachers. If giving is happening under compulsion, it isn’t biblical. Period.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
Last Week:
Finding Freedom and Rest After Leaving the UPCI – EP97 - https://youtu.be/CEZykmTmnXo
Playlists:
Show Links:
Dan Smelser – “your next meal isn’t important”
LDCM 2025 Thurs Night Offering
Examining Greed In The Church – EP26
Is Mandated Tithing Biblical? – EP27
Give To Get? The Hidden Prosperity Gospel in Pentecostalism – EP66
Pay Up or Be Cursed: How Pentecostal Churches Weaponize Giving – EP75
LDCM 2025 Thurs Morning Offering
LDCM 2025 Fri Morning Offering
LDCM 2025 Wed Morning Offering
Resources:
Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model Website
B.I.T.E. Model Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith
Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices
Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism
Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace
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