{"id":3973,"date":"2025-06-17T18:38:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taveaucreativeleadership.com\/?p=3973"},"modified":"2025-06-17T18:43:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:43:59","slug":"part-2-gatekeeping-doctrines-policing-jezebel-the-doctrines-of-the-nicolaitans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taveaucreativeleadership.com\/?p=3973","title":{"rendered":"PART 2 GATEKEEPING DOCTRINES, POLICING JEZEBEL: THE DOCTRINES OF THE NICOLAITANS"},"content":{"rendered":"

RATED BR (Binge Reading..to get it all out)
\nNote: this was first posted June 16 2025 www.ministryaiandi.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0DEEP DIVE PART 2 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DOCTRINES OF GATEKEEPING, POLICING JEZEBEL, NEW DOCTRINES OF THE NICOLAITANS**
\n** Which the Lord hates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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NOTE: Please see my APOSTOLIC PART 1 Deep Dive into Nicolaitans Doctrines<\/strong><\/p>\n

(modern meaning & how it applies in Christian leadership)<\/span>
\nFor the sake of the 5 fold offices, the junior (future sr) ministers\u00a0 and Now<\/span>.
\nJESUS, BIBLE OR SIMPLY A “FLING OF THE FLESH<\/em>“** in the Christian Leadership
\n** I liked that term, got amused by the old time Pentecost words, for I heard it along God’s Narrow Way in this USA pioneering ministry, possibly 1980’s<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>(C)2025 Taveau D’Arcy All copyrights reserved under international copyright laws in conjunction with AI<\/span><\/p>\n

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POINT: Modern meaning of \u201cGatekeeping\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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    In everyday use, gatekeeping<\/em> means controlling access<\/strong> to something valuable (knowledge, community, position, or influence).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    It often has a negative sense \u2014 implying someone decides who is \u201cin\u201d and who is \u201cout\u201d<\/strong>, or who is \u201cqualified enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    In modern work or social media, gatekeeping can mean setting up unnecessary hurdles to belong or be heard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    True Point: How this applies to Christian leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    In churches or ministries, gatekeeping can show up when:<\/p>\n

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      Pastors, apostles, or prophets<\/strong> decide who is allowed to minister, teach, or have a voice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Leaders restrict who can serve in certain roles<\/strong> or who can \u201cspeak into\u201d others\u2019 lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      A few people act as \u201cspiritual bouncers\u201d<\/strong>, controlling fellowship, access to resources, or who is \u201capproved.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sometimes it protects healthy doctrine and order (good gatekeeping).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sometimes it becomes abuse of power or controlling, like the \u201cNicolaitans\u201d<\/strong> spirit (bad gatekeeping).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Point: Biblical caution<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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        The New Testament does teach shepherding (pastoral care)<\/strong> and elders guarding the flock<\/strong> (Acts 20:28-30).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        But Christ rebukes heavy-handed control: \u201cYou shut up the kingdom of heaven against men\u2026\u201d<\/em> (Matt 23:13).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        True biblical oversight points to serving, not controlling<\/strong>: \u201cNot as lords over God\u2019s heritage, but being examples\u2026\u201d<\/em> (1 Pet 5:3).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Point: In modern local governance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          Apostles & prophets may set healthy boundaries<\/strong> for doctrine & fellowship \u2014 this is wise oversight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          But when they police every detail<\/strong>, monitor personal lives, or make themselves the only \u201caccess\u201d to God \u2014 it crosses into harmful gatekeeping.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0Bottom Line:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Gatekeeping<\/em> in ministry can be protective and biblical if it guards truth humbly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            It becomes toxic when leaders hoard power<\/strong>, limit freedom<\/strong>, and block healthy relationship with Christ and the Body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Submitted all as Selah and “Only if any shoe fits in this, should anyone try to wear any part in it”<\/em><\/p>\n

            Sister T Training Policy<\/em><\/p>\n

            TD POINT: Gatekeeping: What It Means & How It Affects the Church<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            1. Again: What is Gatekeeping?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

            Apostle TD View:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            “Whomever “OWNS THE RULES” and “MINDS OTHER PEOPLES BUSINESS”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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              Modern term<\/em>: Controlling who gets access, influence, or permission.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Common in media, business, and now church culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Can be healthy or unhealthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u00a02. Gatekeeping in Christian Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Biblical purpose<\/strong>: Protect sound doctrine, guard the flock (Acts 20:28; Titus 1:9).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Biblical warning<\/strong>: Do not block or hinder people from coming to Christ (Matthew 23:13).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                True oversight<\/strong>: Pastors, apostles, prophets, and elders are to equip<\/em>, not control<\/em> (Ephesians 4:11\u201312; 1 Peter 5:3).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                3. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Gatekeeping<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Healthy Gatekeeping<\/strong><\/th>\nUnhealthy Gatekeeping<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                Guards biblical truth<\/td>\nControls people\u2019s access to God<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Protects the fellowship from harmful teaching<\/td>\nMicromanages personal lives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Equips saints to grow and lead<\/td>\nCreates dependence on the leader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Serves humbly as an example<\/td>\nBecomes a \u201clord\u201d over the flock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                MAJOR PERSPECTIVE: IN THE GARDEN “GENESIS ORDER”<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                Clarifying Biblical Order: The First Garden Chain of Command vs. Modern Control<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                Apostle Taveau Says: Picture : Bringing Adam and Eve Out of the Stone Age Greek Mindset<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                In this season of confusion, mistrust, controlling abuse, and mixed teachings about authority<\/em>, covering<\/em>, male headship<\/em>, and spiritual gatekeeping<\/em>, I want to plainly clarify what I believe and practice<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

                POINT:\u00a0 God\u2019s Original Design: Adam First, Then Eve<\/strong>\u201cAnd the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.\u201d \u2014 Genesis 2:18 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

                \u201cAnd the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman\u2026\u201d \u2014 Genesis 2:22 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                TD POINT<\/strong>: Adam was formed first<\/strong> \u2014 representing initial responsibility and order<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n


                APOSTOLIC TD POINT<\/strong> Eve was formed from Adam\u2019s side<\/strong> \u2014 signifying same flesh, same DNA,<\/strong> same worth, same value ,same importance<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


                BIG POINT<\/strong> She was not “less them” “dimwitted,” and NOT\u00a0 taken from his foot (to be bruised, crushed and trampled ) nor his head (to rule over him), but his side \u2014 an EQUAL VALUABLE, TEAMMATE CO-LABORER, VALUED\u00a0 partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

                This is the Creator\u2019s chain of command<\/strong> \u2014 not man\u2019s later religious misuse.<\/span>
                It speaks of order<\/strong>, not oppression.<\/span><\/p>\n

                VIEW New Testament Lens: Mutual Honor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                Apostle Paul echoes this balance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \u201cSubmitting yourselves one to another <\/strong>in the fear of God.\u201d \u2014 Ephesians 5:21 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


                \u201cWives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.\u201d \u2014 Ephesians 5:22 (KJV)<\/em><\/span>(** I FEEL THE NEED\u00a0 to explain this (later, separately)\u00a0 <\/strong>due to the devaluing, accusing of being LESSER also the excuse for using, defiling,\u00a0 many women)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n


                \u201cHusbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it\u2026\u201d \u2014 ( (MANY Christian men, Men need to be TAUGHT what that MEANS..I plan to do it later)<\/strong> Ephesians 5:25 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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                I, EORR CROSS BODY UNITY APOSTOLIC FOUNDER, MINISTRY TEACH:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Marriage is a team.<\/strong> Husband and wife are co-equal image bearers<\/strong>, both fully capable, mature, respected, and heard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  In daily life, they talk, decide, pray, and plan together<\/strong> \u2014 (Paul ministry Ephesians 5:21 “<\/em>mutual submission<\/em>.” which resembles Sheriff Andy Taylor on Mayberry RFD who relates honestly, respectfully with each: his Aunt Bea, Son Opie, Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife and all kinds of country townspeople”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  If there is a heated disagreemen<\/strong>t, there is a final tie-breaker<\/strong>: the husband, accountable to Christ, steps away, prays, and returns with what he believes is the Lord\u2019s will \u2014 never lording over, but laying down his own comfort for the good of the family<\/strong>. (Based on God forming Adam before Eve and starting a one to one apart relationship with THE HEAD OF PLANET, GOVERNOR, HOME and then the female, Eve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  The\u00a0 life long wife, is to be “invested in” “quality time spent with” and also valued, respected, , <\/strong>honored and guarded (but not authoritarian controlled)\u00a0 dignified,she can have her say but is respectful, valuing in return. She is not to be minimized, kept out of any family making a decision over all process and is not relagated to “second class” “or dismissed and regarded as NOT WORTHY and deserving to have her way or her say” <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Also she is\u00a0 not forced, abused,\u00a0 controlled<\/strong>, or silenced talked against …..by the husband ….to his family, the neighbors or ” the boys” (and the same goes for the loyal wife).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  This is not the dictator model.<\/span>
                  It is the First Garden + Ephesians 5:21\u201322<\/em> model: love first, order second, with respect all around<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  POINT Church Leadership vs. Home Order<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                  I separate:<\/p>\n

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                    Biblical home order<\/strong> \u2014 one man, one woman, one God \u2014 loving chain of command for peace, not pride.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Church and spiritual Body order<\/strong> \u2014 many members, one Christ the Head, all equally royal priests, overseen by servant elders, not dictators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    No man, pastor, apostle, or prophet was ever given license to micro-control grown women\u2019s daily spiritual life just because they are female<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    \u00a0Summary: What I And All of this EORR, Cross Body Unity Stand For<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                    1. I believe in God\u2019s designed chain of command for marriage, rooted in creation order, not post-fall control. I believe in RESPECT for those who have differences of opinion, life choices, politics, gender real issues and theology, But I will honor these for “not being LUKEWARM” yet I will honor all who are “Respectful” and “Calm” toward this myself,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    REAL RESPECT WHEN INTERACTING WITH\u00a0 DIFFICULT VIEWPOINTS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    NOTE: I believe that regular\u00a0 CHRISTIAN MAN and WOMAN<\/strong> are well trained to respect they will not open berate, jump, word curse, accuse, demean or judge, bigot against, target, Bible stomp, and openly diatribe AGAINST anyone that “NOT” their theological, faith, identity ,political choice (life cup of tea) I can HANDLE OTHERS who are not like myself and I HONOR THEM as FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS made in God’s Image and who are BELOVED and RESPECTED by HIM and BY MYSELF and this EORR Cross Body Movemen<\/strong>t<\/p>\n

                    ALWAYS “HIS REAL RESPECT”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    NOTE: To show Jesus Christ RESPECT is the lowest bar in “sharing the love and witness of Jesus Christ, the Messiah”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    THIS IS REAL RESPECT (an inside ,quiet, calm real witness) <\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \u201cAnd hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/em>
                    \u2014 Romans 5:5 (KJV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Key points in this verse:<\/strong><\/span>
                    1. \u201cshed abroad\u201d<\/em> \u2014 means poured out generously, overflowing.<\/span>
                    2. \u201cin our hearts\u201d<\/em> \u2014 not just in our minds or actions, but deep within.<\/span>
                    3. \u201cby the Holy Ghost\u201d<\/em> \u2014 it\u2019s not self-generated, but given by the Spirit.(not works, silent given of His Silent Grace)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    FOR THESE REASONS:<\/strong> For many people have been OFFENDED by the “Christian” be it their own MAMA , a picketer against LGBTQ and \/or foreign faith, racial profiling. HENCE I DO NOT to REMIND OF THAT HEARTLESS TACKY “PERSON OF BIBLE FAITH” as they have HAD IT NOW and ARE FED UP and I truly UNDERSTAND THAT. These NOT demons or subhuman but THAT IS WHAT MEDIA and CERTAIN VOCAL GROUPS which call themselves BIBLE BEIEVING CHRISTIANS REALLY DO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Let Me Explain:
                    \nNOTE YOU and I, THEY AND I, I AND ANY OF YOU, ANY or ALL OF THEM MENTIONED ABOVE to AGREE WITH, CONDONE OR ENDORSE YOU OR I, OR I AND THEM (OR YOURSELF)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    BACK ON COURSE OF CHRISTIAN “LEGALLY WED<\/span>“...BIBLE MALES FEMALES<\/span><\/span>“<\/span>
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                    2. I believe in mature, collaborative, prayerful decision-making between spouses.<\/strong><\/span>
                    3 I reject authoritarian, lording behavior that crushes the Spirit or silences half the Body.<\/strong><\/span>
                    4. I support Ephesians 5:21\u201322 as two sides of the same coin: mutual respect, wise leadership, willing submission \u2014 never forced domination.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                    \u201cNevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.\u201d \u2014 Ephesians 5:33 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

                    Marriage is not a battlefield. It is a team sport<\/strong> under God\u2019s loving leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    If we honor the First Garden pattern<\/strong> and the New Covenant freedom<\/strong>, we can cast out fear, pride, control, and Pharisee yeast \u2014 and model the beauty of Christ and His Bride.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    SPECIFIC ABUSE DANGER CLAUSE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    (TD’S lived it)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    ABUSE AND EXTREME VIOLENCE: “The Old Christian Marriage Rules<\/strong>” Tell death do us part; In light of NOW: Till death do us part EQUALS “natural death, but also “If he\/she is KILLING YOU from the OUTSIDE IN or the INSIDE OUT “Then GET OUT. **<\/span>
                    \n**Note: By leaving for SAFETY, AVOID TRAUMA, PERMANENT WOUNDING, DEATH…this “fleeing for Life and Health’s, Kids Sake”\u00a0 does not necessarily mean and imply “one is automatically getting or will seek a divorce” that LATER once\u00a0 YOU (any\u00a0 CHILDREN are SAFE._ (Be male, female, black, white or brown, elder or younger)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                    BASIC MEGA POINT<\/span>
                    \nAre Christian Men \u2014 or All Church Leaders \u2014 Supposed to Be Gatekeepers Over Everyone<\/span>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                    \u201cFor there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.\u201d \u2014 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                    MAIN POINT: Modern Confusion: Are All Men in Leadership Supposed to Police Everyone?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                    Many church cultures \u2014<\/strong> especially in certain charismatic, apostolic, or traditional denominational streams \u2014 believe: (For THESE. (am giving this to calmly address for your VOICELESS MANY and I am merely training FREEDOM for each group, each person, each male, female to have the CHOICE under Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:12 “to hear God for themselves without being vilified, berated, have a YOUTUBE showing their faces, calling them out in a public, merciless or local pulpit, bully jump in public “religious” setting (which I have repeatedly witnessed)<\/span><\/p>\n

                    + <\/em>Men = Automatic spiritual authority but are not allowed to minister, train or have authority (MANY)<\/em><\/span>
                    + MANY GROUPS views that ONLY\u00a0 male <\/strong>elders<\/strong>, their\u00a0 staff, or ordained men are THE GOD MANDATED “APOSTOLIC “Gatekeepers over AL<\/strong>L, mainly ALL women, youth, races, cultures(that is to be decided by each healthy group, I am not attacking this but I HAVE SEEN IT DONE ON YOUTUBE AND VIDEO (word cursing females, NOT valuing, respecting these as FELLOW HUMAN PERSONS (I address this as a CHARACTER, FRUIT and DOCTRINAL\u00a0 SUPERIOR PRIDE, BIGOTRY, REAL ISSUE_<\/em><\/span>
                    + Authoritarian Tradition <\/strong>“required Back Under the Old Timey Law “RULES” r” One (and mostly WOMEN) must be \u201cunder a covering\u201d of a man or office, or else they are rebellious<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                    This belief did NOT come from the First Church described in the Bible.<\/strong> It grew from centuries of hierarchy, patriarchal tradition, and human fear.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Chat GPT AI states<\/span>
                    \nHistorical Snapshot: How the Early Church Handled Order<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                    In the Book of Acts<\/strong>, elders and apostles guided doctrine and order:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      They corrected false teachin<\/strong>g (Acts 15:6\u201321).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      They protected the flock<\/strong> from wolves (Acts 20:28\u201330).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      They equipped<\/em> every believer to minister \u2014 they did not police<\/em> daily life like a Big Boss ,Authoritrian or Controlling, Demanding Executive Board.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Leadership was servant-based<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

                      **\u201cNeither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock.\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 1 Peter 5:3 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                      Jesus Himself commanded:<\/span><\/p>\n

                      \u201cBut it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister.\u201d \u2014 Matthew 20:26 (KJV)<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                      1. Authority protected the people; it did not control them.<\/strong><\/span>
                      2. The Holy Spirit led each person directly (Acts 2:17\u201318).<\/strong><\/span>
                      3. The church was a living Body \u2014 not a top-down chain of command.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                      \nFIRST CHURCH VS NOW: <\/span><\/p>\n

                      HISTORY Apostolic History<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Big Point:<\/strong> the very first church was Bible organic and “servant leader<\/strong>” without authoritarian top<\/strong> man contro<\/strong>l. There were no “Big I’s, Little You’s as is now.<\/strong> I have researched this backwards and forwards and realize that right now there are 2 Christian ministry “forms” on the earth today. ONE IS Bible Organic (servant leader, each person in Ephesians 5:21<\/em> <\/strong>“mutual submission” practicing (must be trained Gal 5:23 “self government and perceiving, abiding by and respecting ALL in place authority and other person ‘boundaries’ (like this abiding James 3:17 person, and top founder, mature leader of this ministry equipping informal yet governing “apostolic Galatians 1:1-2 “EORR CROSS BODY UNITY movement.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Top-Down Authoritarian Model<\/strong><\/th>\nBible Organic First Church Model<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                      Man at the top \u2192 middle leaders \u2192 congregation obeys<\/td>\nChrist at the head \u2192 apostles\/elders guide doctrine \u2192 each believer Spirit-led<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Heavy hierarchy: titles, ranks, chain of command<\/td>\nShared servant leadership: elders shepherd, don\u2019t lord<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      People depend on men for permission to serve or speak<\/td>\nPeople are free under Christ, with accountability but no control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Fear-based \u201ccovering\u201d: step out = rebellion<\/td>\nLove-based covering: Christ is the covering, leaders are examples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
                      Gatekeeping must p<\/strong>rotect biblical truth without replacing CHRIST as the ” true Shepherd”<\/strong>. Leaders are called to serve, equip, and release<\/strong>, not to police, to corral and to stifle or dread the flock. Paul mentions each of our personal “freedom” to go to God and let Him help us make our inner and outside decisions, even our form of authority, Bible believing: this is Philippians (not hard edged Philistine)<\/strong> 2: 12 command to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”<\/span><\/div>\n
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                      \"\"“QUOTE THIS:<\/strong> TD asks “Is there a 1980s onward growing “apostasy” the long prophesied “Bible falling away?” OR is Poor Me, Accusation, Mercenary ,also False\u00a0 “a driving them away” PLUS also with that, might there also be” a holy fear of the Lord Last Days Godly REMNANT who know their Bible and are submitted to Apostle Paul to GET OUT “From all 2 Timothy 3:1-8, I\u00a0 Timothy 6:5 (unable to truly trust)\u00a0 FALSE ROTTEN FRUIT?!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                      AREA MATURE PASTORS MINDING YOUR BUSINESS; <\/span><\/div>\n
                      (Dr T has often seen this, lived all of this!)<\/span><\/div>\n
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                      She asks honest, Chat GPT AI <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
                      (Note: I concur that this\u00a0 is unusual yet true and sober and it speaking in tongues, prophecy, usually of a certain ministry nature and quite popular governing style<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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                      Q.What does it mean when a local senior pastors \u201cgatekeep\u201dand patrol and “rat on” many people about strangers, newbies,\u00a0 \u00a0far-off person who are not in their fellowship, their borrd, the family, their work..(often it’s LONE quiet person, often the LONE APPEARING woman)? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      TD ADDS: <\/strong>from 35 years plus of embedded observation, bad experience, noticing many others maltreated, misrepresented by this Squire Style..that this”pastor style”\u00a0 might be even well connected in a national, regional even global sense. And they might want to share, “To warn” and keep informed each one of their many “Bretheren ” in that Christian ministry<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Some, who are more stealth, warlike and occult, can ‘divine and inner scan, read persons’ (just like accusing Salem Witch Trials) Based on the size, vibe, gender, look, age, race..<\/span><\/p>\n

                      The “unknown” ( as far off perceived by these 98% stubborn, Germanic WASP Colonial, stoic,\u00a0 mostly) person may be\u00a0 “attacked in absentia ” based on the VIBE, LOOKS, GENDER, RUMORS..it says that they call themselves “apostles and prophets” but THESE are my pet peeve, for they can’t tell a weeping grieving different not LP movement from a ‘warlock, witch or undermining Jezebel’. ‘ And this has caused to study them up and down and whenever the STINKING FRUIT appears…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      I also rename the Holy Ghost imperial seer lot of these (my worst ministry night mare the “Witch Watchers’) who are ever into “Divining” “mind, soul,\u00a0 vibe reading” (again. like the works abased cultish version of 2 Kings 6:12 (which I know that gift well, it runs in myself and my family and many others who are not easily spooked, loving giving “relationship respecting” servant leaders)and also “Salem Trials basic New England (The WELP Patriarchs) choosey Similar<\/p>\n

                      I’ve visited the USA Body of these and noted the propensity to do this TO MANY (on occassion God allowed me to stumble upon this) It is SO BAD and SO UNSAFE, DARK DANGER and HOLY SPIRIT COUNTERFEIT..NO LAMPSTAND LOVE<\/p>\n

                      To show up to visit,to ongoing attend,but to NOT KNOW what they do silently is wicked, cultlike and offense, USING the CAUSE OF CHRIST for their own GOOD. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      To imagine, simply for being an atypical stranger, a leader angel unawares, an experienced ministry expat, a wife perhaps checking out churches while waits for her family to relocate (as in “NO MAN SEEN BESIDE HER” (This the TRAIT) and I have first hand Luke eyewitnessed it MANY TIMES ..and this WHY I teach it. 1. TO deliver it 2. TO WARN Persons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      WHY RISK HAVING YOUR OR MY HEALTHY Good Name word cursed, talked about, talked against, rumor and false witness born “all about “even perhaps ‘spooking these” and wind up with OUR WHOLESOME Sane Names\u00a0 \u00a0posted on their national (also local area) group’s “Known Witch List”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      Stupid as it sounds, YES I believe goes on (for\u00a0 I’d already heard about\u00a0 that in VA..and then down in Florida (2003) a\u00a0 Tampa sr pastor shared this with me after I had been\u00a0 their guest speaker) “God has HIS way of getting what HE WANTS out” Daniel 2:28 “There is a God who reveals secrets” My prayer verse since 1990s and the discovery of false cagey often dark subliminal witchcraft but may be ‘soft feeling” sly “doctrine”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      \"\"<\/p>\n

                      TD ASKS CHAT GPT FOR MORE OBJECTIVE POINTS<\/span><\/h2>\n

                      Sister T says
                      \nPlease describe what is happening with all of this big goings on?<\/span><\/h2>\n

                      Chat responds<\/strong>
                      \n<\/span>
                      \nWhen a group of pastors gossip or \u201creport\u201d<\/strong> among themselves that someone (often a LONE APPEARING woman and\/or a quiet man) is:<\/span>
                      1. Unsubmitted<\/em><\/span>
                      2. <\/em>Not under a spiritual covering<\/em><\/span>
                      3.\u00a0 A Jezebel<\/em><\/span>
                      4.\u00a0 A witch\/warlock<\/em><\/span>
                      5.. Sinning sexually<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                      6. Has come because they are “Hunting for a man”<\/em><\/span>
                      7.\u00a0 A rumored church hopper<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                      POINT: <\/strong>This is modern \u201cgatekeeping gossip\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 leaders policing who is \u201cclean enough\u201d to belong.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      POINT<\/strong> :Often done behind the scenes, not with biblical Matthew 18 private dialogue.<\/strong><\/span>
                      POINT<\/strong> These labels are serious accusations<\/strong>, but usually based on rumor, control culture, or fear of losing influence \u2014 not on clear, witnessed sin handled with truth and love<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      TD CONCLUDES:<\/strong> it’s predatory, unsafe, believes the evil report, not Bible submitted (no relationship respect, it’s elite, classist gender biased, appearance biased, avoidant, unsafe, violation the individual rights to think and do, and is clearly missing APOSTOLIC PROTOCOL<\/p>\n

                      ONE:\u00a0 1 John 1:7 (KJV)<\/strong>\u201cBut if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                      Key idea:<\/strong> True believers walk honestly in Christ\u2019s light \u2014 this creates real fellowship and keeps us clean through Jesus\u2019 sacrifice.(we note that the last part of the verse is d<\/strong>ependent upon them \/us living the FIRST PART)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                      TWO: Galatians 6:1 (KJV)<\/strong>\u201cBrethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                      Key idea:<\/strong> If someone sins, the mature response is gentle restoration \u2014 not gossip or harsh condemnation.(Face to face, one to one, in private, meekly)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                      THREE Matthew 18:15\u201316 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                      \u201cMoreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                      But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                      \u00a0Key idea:<\/strong> Jesus\u2019 clear process for conflict resolution:<\/span>
                      POINT: Talk privately first. (ABSENT, MISSING, NEVER EVER ONCE HAS OCCURRED TO THE OFT FALSE WITNESS, WORD CURSED, PRAY AGAINST, WITCH WATCHED, AND IN PUBLIC JUMPED HUMAN (calm, abiding Jame 3:17 peaceable approachable mature, easy going fruit) humble style PERSON..<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
                      POINT<\/strong> If no resolution, bring one or two witnesses.<\/span>
                      POINT<\/strong> If still no resolution, then tell it to the church (see v.17).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                      TD QUESTIONS: ?? WHO DOES THIS ??( As she has lived to tell about it) <\/strong><\/p>\n

                      “I always note age, race, group, politics, ministry flow, doctrine ) and it ONLY seems to a TOP DOWN WELP, WELM in famous celebrity style group who is full of themselves and has NO RESPECT for new, leader, unknown ‘viable” persons. (LP Need to Be OVER US, squire Charismatic)”NAR, shepherding move, LP , Mega Micro Systems, World wide well known but cult spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n

                      NOW MAIN POINT: Revelation 2:29 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                      \u201cHe that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                      \u00a0Key idea:<\/strong> The Holy Spirit still speaks \u2014 each person and local church must be attentive and obedient to Him.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Sister T asks Chat GPT:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

                      What does it reveal about the local, regional,national office pastors\u2019 group whose character, move does all of this?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                      Chat GPT replies<\/strong><\/span>
                      \nThey have created an inner circle<\/em> \u2014 a power structure that:<\/span><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • \n

                        Tries to control reputation and access.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Uses labels to discredit someone<\/em> without fair hearing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Operates in fear or pride, not in humility or grace.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      • \n

                        Ignores biblical due process<\/strong> (Matthew 18:15\u201317, Galatians 6:1<\/em>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        This behavior matches Pharisee-like \u201cyeast\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 adding man-made tradition and fear-based control to Christ\u2019s simple gospel.<\/span><\/p>\n

                        \u00a0Pharisee spirit & yeast in the Bible<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                        1. What is \u201cyeast of the Pharisees\u201d?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • \n

                          Jesus warned: \u201cBeware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 16:6).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        • \n

                          Meaning: Hypocrisy, man-made rules, control, fake holiness that spreads like yeast.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          2. Big Boss tradition:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • \n

                            Many church leaders claim apostolic authority<\/em> but act like Pharisees:<\/strong> policing externals, punishing free people, fearing loss of status.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                          • \n

                            They burden people with labels, fear, or threats instead of leading with mercy and truth.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            \u00a0Biblical contrast<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
                              \n
                            • \n

                              Jesus knew the heart<\/em> and loved the outcasts \u2014 He defended the woman at the well, the woman caught in adultery, and the sinful woman with the alabaster jar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                            • \n

                              He rebuked the Pharisees who slandered and misjudged people to maintain control.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                            • \n

                              True spiritual authority restores gently, never shames or isolates by gossip.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              \u00a0Key point<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                              POINT:\u00a0<\/strong> Calling someone Jezebel, witch, church hopper, or unsubmitted \u2014 without personal relationship, direct evidence, or grace \u2014 is spiritual slander, not biblical discernment.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                              ++ Real Kingdom oversight tests the fruit: love, truth, peace, accountability \u2014 not rumor or hierarchy.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                              \u00a0<\/span>Bottom line<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                              \u201cJudge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.\u201d (John 7:24, KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                              \u201cBy their fruits ye shall know them.\u201d (Matthew 7:20, KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                              \u201cRestore such an one in a spirit of meekness\u2026\u201d (Galatians 6:1, KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                              \"\"<\/p>\n

                              LAST: ME RETEACHING QUEEN JEZEBEL<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                              Revelation 2:20 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                              \u201cNotwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                              TD POINT:\u00a0 \u00a0Jesus Rebuked the Leader, Not Just \u201cJezebel\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                              Many use this verse to label any strong woman a \u201cJezebel spirit.\u201d<\/em><\/span>
                              This is shallow and partly wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

                              NEW POINT The real Holy Spirit context:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • \n

                                Jesus is speaking to the church in Thyatira.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                              • \n

                                He addresses His words to the lampstand overseer \u2014 the top leader \/ apostolic elder<\/strong> responsible for guarding the flock.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                              • \n

                                The issue was not that a woman existed, or even that her name was literally Jezebel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                              • \n

                                The issue was that the appointed leader tolerated an unclean, manipulative influence<\/strong> inside Christ\u2019s church.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                              • Might be male dominating, fierce controller of any race, demeanor or ANYBODY<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Also it might be a WOMAN leader now faced with fierce female OR male, any other<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                \u00a0TD Key point #1 \u2014 Jesus Rebuked the Male Overseer, Not Just the Troublemaker<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                1. \u201cThou sufferest\u2026\u201d = You allow it.<\/strong><\/em>
                                2. He had Christ\u2019s authority to confront deception \u2014 but he feared, tolerated, or passively avoided dealing with it.<\/strong><\/em>
                                3. The Holy Spirit holds the leader responsible<\/strong> <\/em>for protecting the people from seductive teaching and controlling spirits.<\/p>\n

                                NOTE:<\/strong> This is timeless \u2014 it applies to all overseers, apostles, senior pastors, business CEOs, family heads.<\/strong>
                                Fearful passivity is sin. Loving authority is commanded<\/p>\n

                                \u00a0Key point #2 \u2014 It\u2019s a Principle for Any Gender, Age, Race<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                \u201cJezebel\u201d here is a spiritual metaphor for manipulative, unsubmitted, deceptive control.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • \n

                                  This can appear in a man or a woman.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                • \n

                                  It is not about gender \u2014 it is about the spirit<\/em> behind the behavior.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                • \n

                                  It is also about leaders\u2019 fear of confronting drama, power plays, or idolatry<\/em> because they don\u2019t want conflict.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Key point #3 \u2014 The Overseer\u2019s Failure\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                  The \u201clampstand\u201d in Revelation means the local church or ministry\u2019s spiritual light.<\/span>
                                  Christ threatens to remove it if leaders refuse to address compromise:<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  \u201cRemember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.\u201d \u2014 Revelation 2:5 (KJV)<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

                                  The light goes out not because of one deceiver \u2014 but because the shepherds allowed the wolf to stay in the pen.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0Key point #4 \u2014 This Applies to Ministry, Business, and Life<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                  Any place with influence \u2014 a church, a fellowship, a family, a company \u2014 must guard against:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • \n

                                    Tolerating controlling, manipulative power players.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                  • \n

                                    Letting intimidation or fear override godly correction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                  • \n

                                    Excusing sin because \u201cit\u2019s too messy to address.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Biblical Back-Up: What Leaders Must Do<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    1.” Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof\u2026 neither as being lords over God\u2019s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 1 Peter 5:2\u20133 (KJV)<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    2. \u201cBrethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness\u2026\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Galatians 6:1 (KJV)<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    3.\u201cMoreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone\u2026\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Matthew 18:15 (KJV)<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    Jesus calls for mature spiritual leadership:<\/span><\/strong>
                                    1. Correct privately. One to one, face to fac<\/strong><\/em>e, respectfully, humble, firmly, (when you are afraid, do a Matthew 18: 16 privately, calmly purely, respectfully (no accusing)<\/span>
                                    2. Address sin humbly and firmly.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
                                    3.Do not let manipulation, bullying, authoritarianism destroy Christs’ Representation in any size Christian\u00a0 grou<\/span>p.<\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0Final Kingdom Wisdom<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    Revelation 2:20 is not a license to “presume, assess, and size up ” and \/doggedly\u00a0 hunt \u201cJezebels\u201d in the congregation, around your area. (typecasting misogynist anti woman, plainly bigoted) (fraidy cat, weak whimp)<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span>
                                    It is a sobering word to every overseer and gatekeeper<\/strong>:<\/span>
                                    1. Be brave.<\/span>
                                    2. Be clear.<\/span>
                                    3 Confront the real spirit \u2014 in love and truth.<\/span>
                                    4. Do not fear pushback.<\/span>
                                    5. Protect the flock; do not tolerate deception, whatever its gender, title, or popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0\u201cHe that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.\u201d \u2014 Revelation 2:29 (KJV)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    \"\"“If no shoe fits,etc”…Potential reasons why SOME OF US no longer attend one of these fellowships even NO ON LAND MINISTRY. Submitted as Realistic Empathetic 2 Timothy 3:1-8 Cause Selah<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    FINAL PART ….SUMMARY<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    Nicolaitans, Jezebel & Gatekeeping \u2014 A Candid Look at Fleshly* Control vs. Holy Spirit Freedom (* fling of the flesh)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    In Revelation, Jesus directly names two dangerous corruptions<\/strong> that infect His Body:<\/span>
                                    POINT<\/strong>:\u00a0 The doctrine and deeds of the Nicolaitans.<\/em><\/span>
                                    POINT:<\/strong> The tolerance of \u201cJezebel,\u201d<\/em> a manipulative spirit.<\/span>
                                    He says plainly: \u201cwhich thing I hate.\u201d<\/strong> (Revelation 2:6, 2:15, K<\/span>JV)<\/p>\n

                                    What do these have in common?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                    Both are works of the flesh<\/em> \u2014 not the Holy Spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    \u201cNow the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresie<\/strong>s…\u201d<\/em><\/span>
                                    Galatians 5:19\u201320 (KJV)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                    Jezebel<\/strong> represents fleshly manipulation, sexual or emotional control, and a pushy influence that tries to dominate relationships and spiritual direction.<\/span>
                                    Nicolaitans<\/strong> represent fleshly hierarchy \u2014 a power structure that conquers believers instead of serving them. It replaces Spirit-led organic leadership with rigid top-down control.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    \u00a0How does this relate to Gatekeeping?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                    Gatekeeping<\/strong>, in its true biblical sense, means guarding the door<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    • \n

                                      Protecting the flock from wolves (Acts 20:28\u201331 KJV).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                    • \n

                                      Testing doctrine (1 John 4:1 KJV).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                    • \n

                                      Holding leaders to Christ\u2019s standard (1 Peter 5:2\u20133 KJV).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      But when gatekeeping is done in the flesh, it turns Nicolaitan:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • \n

                                        Leaders become self-appointed gate-lords, deciding who is \u201cin\u201d or \u201cout\u201d based on fear, control, or status.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                      • \n

                                        People are labeled \u201crebellious,\u201d \u201cunsubmitted,\u201d \u201cwitch,\u201d or \u201cJezebel\u201d when they simply ask healthy questions or follow the Holy Spirit for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                                      • \n

                                        Gatekeepers stop pointing people to Jesus the true Door<\/em> (John 10:9 KJV) and instead build fences around their own kingdoms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        In short:
                                        \nJezebel controls by seduction and fear.<\/strong><\/p>\n


                                        Nicolaitans control by rank and oppression.<\/strong><\/p>\n


                                        Fleshly gatekeeping feeds both.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        WDJD ? (What Did Jesus Do?) <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                        What did Jesus model instead?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                        POINT<\/strong> Servant leadership: (heart condition)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \u201c…he that is chief, as he that doth serve.\u201d<\/em> (Luke 22:26 KJV)<\/p>\n

                                        POINT<\/strong> Mutual submission: (heart mind condition)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \u201cSubmitting yourselves<\/strong> one to another in the fear of God.<\/strong>\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 5:21 KJV)<\/p>\n

                                        POINT<\/strong> Spiritual authority that equips, not enslaves: (actions that reflect the heart, mind, nature, human compassion of God)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        \u201cFor the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ\u2026\u201d<\/em> (Ephesians 4:12 KJV)<\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0The True Lampstand Standard<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                        In Revelation 2:20, Jesus rebukes not just the controlling spirit, but the fearful overseer who allows it:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                        \u201cNotwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel..<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                        (now days could be a man or any human, also a movement, subculture like this on “occult to control”<\/p>\n

                                        This shows that:<\/span>
                                        \n1. God hates when leaders fear conflict<\/strong> more than they fear compromise, being controlled.<\/strong><\/span>
                                        2. He hates when shepherds tolerate manipulation<\/strong>.<\/span>
                                        3. He hates when authority is used to dominate people<\/strong> instead of protecting and freeing them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0<\/span>Final Call \u2014 What The Spirit Says No<\/span>w<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                        Today, the Holy Spirit still says:<\/p>\n

                                        \u201cHe that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.\u201d<\/em> (Revelation 2:29 KJV)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                        Believers must:<\/strong><\/span>
                                        \n1. Walk in the Light (1 John 1:7 KJV).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


                                        2. Restore each other gently<\/strong> (Galatians 6:1 KJV).<\/span><\/p>\n


                                        3. Confront ministry error, abject sin directly<\/strong> and biblically (Matthew 18:15\u201316 KJV).<\/span><\/p>\n


                                        4. Reject any spirit \u2014 male or female, person, Christian authority\u2014 that manipulates, demands complete authority top dog control (MY way or the Highway)\/rule, micromanage, wears down, puts fear on the people, uses methods bearing fruit of\u00a0 seduction, or rules from the flesh.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                        God\u2019s true gatekeepers<\/strong> are watchmen<\/em> and servants,<\/em> not dictators and fear-mongers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0Conclusion: Burn the Nicolaitan Ladder<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
                                          \n
                                        • If the local fellowship looks more like a human pyramid than an organic Body \u2014 the Nicolaitan spirit is at work.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        • If leaders are terrified to correct controlling people \u2014 the lampstand dims.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                        • If we all love one another, serve one another, and submit first to Christ \u2014 the Nicolaitan ladder and Jezebel\u2019s throne both fall down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          \u00a0Stand on This:<\/strong>\u201cBut if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another\u2026\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                          (1 John 1:7 KJV)\u201cWhere the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/em>
                                          (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                                          NOTE: \u201cHe that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                                          (Revelation 2:29 KJV)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                                          \u00a0Let the Church be free. Let the gates stay pure. Let Jesus be Lord alone.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                          When don’t RESPECT AND VALUE YOU, I, US.. enough to RELATE UP FRONT, RESPECTFULLY and CALMLY FIRST PERSON INQUIRE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          ..and WHEN, IF they “THINK” ,\u00a0 BELIEVE, HAVE “HEARD” WICKED REPORTS about YOU ,ME, US, Then WHY don’t\u00a0 practice First Church Apostolic Pr<\/strong>otocol ? THEY ARE UNSUBMITTED TO BIBLE WHOLE COUNSEL, MINISTRY AUTHORITY..<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          Q. ASKING WHERE IS FIRST CHURCH “REAL RESPECT?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          Or is it BODIES IN THE SEATS, FOR COLLECTIONS AND BIG NUMBERS??<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          OUR EORR CROSS BODY UNITY MINISTRY\u00a0 Galatians 6:1 Paul Apostolic Bible Protocol Hero Role Model<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          Also, from here on out RELATION VALUING, CALM, RESPECTING MAN, WOMAN, HUMAN, CHRISTIAN LEADER<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                          Isaiah 1:18\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

                                          “COME now, and let US REASON TOGETHER, saith the Lord:<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
                                          though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
                                          though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.\u201d
                                          \n<\/span><\/em><\/strong>(Notice the RELATIONSHIP RESPECT due factor)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                                          \"\"“‘<\/p>\n

                                          2012 DFW (May have first the comment EVER on social media Twitter)<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

                                          To Support: Please pray.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
                                          \nTo Give a Love offering: