Season 1, Episode 3: When Lawlessness Shows Up

We can learn a lot from Paul's description of the "Man of Lawlessness": when he shows up (whenever that is), he'll consider himself above all law and completely without responsibility to others. He'll worship power instead of serving God, and he'll serve himself instead of serving others. Sound familiar?

We might not know who the ultimate Man of Lawlessness will be, but we've definitely seen people who fit this profile. Satan isn't called the Father of Lies for his charming personality. Anyone who embodies this lawless spirit will worship themselves—doing whatever they want to get whatever they want, not caring about consequences. 

So here's our wake-up call: this lawlessness doesn't always show up with a gun. Sometimes it walks around wearing a smile and carrying a Bible. Be on the lookout for weapons of emotional abuse, spiritual manipulation, high-control tactics, and other threats that can devastate our people just as effectively as physical violence. Our job isn't just about stopping the obvious bad guys (though we absolutely rock at that)! We're also standing guard against the subtle destroyers, the ones who use God's name to justify ungodly behavior, who twist Scripture to control and manipulate, who prey on the vulnerable under the guise of ministry.