Today we explore Trellis chapter 3 which addresses the profound pain of spiritual abuse, defining it as the misuse of divine authority to control and exploit others. The author argues that such environments are not "too much Christianity" but are actually counterfeit systems that use religious language to hide predatory behavior. By referencing Ezekiel 34, the text reassures survivors that God opposes these harmful leaders and actively seeks to rescue those who were scattered by them. It emphasizes that a person’s genuine desire for God was never the problem; rather, it was exploited by a system designed to farm faithfulness for its own gain. Ultimately, the source encourages readers to distinguish between a toxic religious mask and the true char ...