{"id":4077,"date":"2025-06-29T20:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T20:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taveaucreativeleadership.com\/?p=4077"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:56:40","slug":"1-ministry-gatekeeping-vs-gossip-nosiness-and-false-witness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taveaucreativeleadership.com\/?p=4077","title":{"rendered":"#1 CHARISMATIC MINISTRY GATEKEEPING VS GOSSIP, NOSINESS AND FALSE WITNESS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ONGOING PURPOSE: RE-BUILDING A TRUSTWORTHY, EMOTIONALLY SAFE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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So TD Stirs it up:<\/em><\/p>\n

I don’t give a RAT’s RIP about how SAVVY YOUR BIG GIFT IS!\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Paul Ephesians 3:19 says it all! (that’s the meaning of a Hebrews 10:25)
\nJUST BE HONEST AND CEASE USING JESUS NAME AND CALLING A CHURCH ,FOR IT’S NOT. IT RESEMBLES MORE A FAMOUS PERSON’S CULT… SOMEONE’S PRIVATE WORSHIP TURF. Therefore…please… have Truth In Advertising,and then I’ll\/we’ll know not to come…REASON. “YOU” ONLY WANT\u00a0 “YOUR” PREFERRED (TEUTONIC?) STYLE “)\u00a0 PS No hard feelings! Forever Isaiah 1:18!! Sincerely, Dr T<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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ONLY THE FIRST PART: <\/span><\/p>\n

MINISTRY GATEKEEPING vs. GOSSIP, NOSINESS & FALSE WITNESS
\nIt’s the character, the fruit, the relationship fallout “many issues” (the Loss of Ability to Trust)<\/span><\/p>\n

In Light of the First Church Model
\nCompilation late 1980’s on<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0“Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters,<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
from the hand of strange children; \u00a0Whose mouth speaketh vanity,<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.”<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0King David’s Warning Psalm 144: 7-8\u00a0 \u00a0About the MANY Strange children<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ministry Gatekeeping (Biblical Intent)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong>
\nMinistry gatekeeping in its true biblical sense refers to watchfulness, discernment, and spiritual protection of the flock from harm \u2014 primarily false doctrine or dangerous wolves.<\/p>\n

It’s detrimental to the whole body of Christ, Jesus safe reputation, to all Christians, non believers (harvest) visitors, if the “gatekeepers” (usually rich, ego presumptive, as in cult, narcessist, like too many NOW). ARE THE WOLVES. See below and the apostolic leader “to the Future Church” all out series.<\/p>\n

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Example in the Bible:<\/p>\n

\u201cTake heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock… for I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.\u201d<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u2014 Acts 20:28\u201330 (KJV)<\/p>\n

BIG POINT: True gatekeeping:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Protects the flock from harm(does not pit them against each other, use them, undermine them, target them, betray them)<\/p>\n

Submits to Holy Bible apostolic protocol, respects and values the other God made persons, Honors meek Galatians 6:1 and Matthew 18:15\u201317 by confronting DIRECTLY, IN PRIVATE (not guess, circulating untrue rumors)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seeks restoration, not exposure “God’s love covers a multitude of sins.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is done with humility, not superiority<\/p>\n

POINT<\/strong> Paul warned and instructed.
\nPOINT\u00a0<\/strong> Jesus rebuked false teaching with scripture, not smear campaigns.<\/p>\n

Gossip (Sinful Counterfeit)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Definition:<\/strong>
\nGossip is spreading private, speculative, or damaging information not to help but to entertain, control, or wound.<\/p>\n

\u201cA talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.\u201d<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u2014 Proverbs 11:13<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Gossip:<\/p>\n

Lacks firsthand knowledge or context<\/p>\n

Fails to go directly to the person (Matthew 18)<\/p>\n

Spreads offense instead of resolving it<\/p>\n

USUAL RED FLAG:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gossip often pretends to be “gatekeeping”<\/strong> but functions like a spiritual TMZ \u2014 stoking suspicion, fear, and shame.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Being Nosey (Carnal Curiosity)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Definition:
\nNosiness is meddling in others\u2019 lives or ministries without a call, interaction, chatting, Isaiah 1:18\u00a0 Galatians 6:1, Matthew 18:15, means a relationship,\u00a0 Holy Spirit leading.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAnd withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house… tattlers also and busybodies…\u201d<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u2014 1 Timothy 5:13<\/p>\n

A nosey person:<\/p>\n

Craves private details without a redemptive motive<\/p>\n

Acts like a self-appointed investigator<\/p>\n

Often makes ungodly assumptions<\/p>\n

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DAVID’S WARNING TO BEWARE
\nPsalm 144:7\u201311 (KJV) \u2014 In Light of Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Verse 7<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cSend thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Today\u2019s Lens:<\/strong><\/span>
The psalmist (David) is crying out for divine rescue<\/strong> from overwhelming spiritual oppression \u2014 \u201cgreat waters\u201d<\/em> \u2014 and betrayal by those who are not truly sons of God \u2014 \u201cstrange children.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd0d Application Today:<\/strong><\/span>
Many in modern church systems (especially authoritarian or false gatekeeping settings) feel like they are drowning in:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    False accusation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Control systems<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ungodly \u201cspiritual children\u201d who act like family but are not<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This is a cry for discernment and deliverance<\/strong> from toxic environments<\/strong>, false spiritual kinship, and illegitimate spiritual authority.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Verse 8<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    \u201cWhose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0Today\u2019s Lens:<\/strong><\/span>
    These \u201cstrange children\u201d<\/em>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Speak vain things<\/strong> (empty, flashy, performance-based \u201cChristian talk\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Extend a false handshake<\/strong> \u2014 a right hand that should be covenantal and truthful, but is deceitful<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Application Today:<\/strong><\/span>
      This mirrors what happens when:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        Leaders say<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m covering you\u201d but secretly use people<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ministries pretend unity<\/strong> while gossiping, targeting, and accusing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u201cRight hands\u201d are used for control, accusation, or betrayal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This is spiritual Judas activity<\/strong> \u2014 false intimacy, dishonest alliances, and flattering lips (see Proverbs 26:28).<\/span><\/p>\n

        Verse 9<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

        \u201cI will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Today\u2019s Lens:<\/strong><\/span>
        Despite treachery, David refocuses on God<\/strong> and sings a \u201cnew song.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        \u00a0Application Today:<\/strong><\/span>
        This is your response as a believer or leader:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          Keep your eyes on God<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Don’t get stuck in religious politics or woundedness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Worship cuts through witchcraft, lies, and control<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          This is a prophetic act: lifting praise when others spread suspicion. You choose Kingdom joy<\/strong> over bitterness.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Verse 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

          \u201cIt is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

          Today\u2019s Lens:<\/strong><\/span>
          God\u2014not man, not apostles, not systems\u2014is the one who delivers leaders (kings and servants alike) from hurtful swords<\/strong> \u2014 verbal, spiritual, emotional, or relational.<\/span><\/p>\n

          \u00a0Application Today:<\/strong><\/span>
          When ministries attack with:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            False prophecy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Shaming<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            \u201cWitch lists\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Public rebukes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Accusations of being uncovered or unsubmitted<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            God says: I will save you.<\/strong> I deliver from hurtful swords<\/strong> \u2014 especially those wielded in His name<\/em> but against His heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Verse 11<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

            \u201cRid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

            Today\u2019s Lens (Repeated for Emphasis):<\/strong><\/span>
            David again pleads for rescue from people who pretend godliness but walk in falsehood<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Modern Picture:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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              Celebrity spiritual leaders who project \u201cglory\u201d but use manipulation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Gatekeeping apostles who speak vanity and \u201cextend their right hand\u201d to control, not bless<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Leaders who talk \u201ccovering,\u201d \u201csubmission,\u201d and \u201cdiscernment\u201d \u2014 but it\u2019s all about spiritual pecking order and not Jesus\u2019 love<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u00a0Final Thought:<\/span><\/h2>\n

              Psalm 144:7\u201311 is a deliverance cry<\/strong> for those under spiritual abuse, betrayal, or deception<\/strong> in church systems.<\/span>
              It gives language to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                The pain<\/strong> of being surrounded by false brethren<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                The power<\/strong> of praise and God\u2019s faithfulness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                The promise<\/strong> that God will not leave you in a place ruled by \u201cstrange children\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u201cHe that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Psalm 91:1<\/span><\/p>\n

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                \u00a0False Witness, Treachery, & Invasion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                Definition:
                \nThese are deep sins listed directly in the Ten Commandments and Proverbs as abominations.<\/p>\n

                \u201cThou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.\u201d \u2014 Exodus 20:16<\/strong><\/em>
                \n\u201cA false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Proverbs 6:19<\/p>\n

                These behaviors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Speaking accusations without proof<\/p>\n

                Using ministry platforms to publicly shame<\/p>\n

                Twisting facts for gain, power, or fear<\/p>\n

                This spirit is Judas-like:<\/p>\n

                \u201cJudas… sought opportunity to betray Him…\u201d \u2014 Matthew 26:16<\/p>\n

                It\u2019s invasive, dominant, and anti-Christ at its core.<\/p>\n

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                Key Contrasts in Practice<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                Holy Gatekeeping False Ministry Policing<\/p>\n

                Protects the sheep Exposes the weak to ridicule<\/p>\n

                Uses scripture and private counsel Uses gossip, slander, and public spectacle<\/p>\n

                Humbly warns and prays Proudly posts and humiliates<\/p>\n

                Based on love and truth Based on control, fear, and suspicion<\/p>\n

                Follows Matthew 18, Gal. 6:1 Ignores all biblical due process<\/p>\n

                Like Nehemiah building the wall Like Sanballat trying to stop the work (Neh. 4:1\u20133)<\/p>\n

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                \nToday\u2019s Problem: False Gatekeeping Looks Like TMZ Church Scandal Culture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                Much of what\u2019s labeled \u201cdiscernment ministry\u201d today is really:<\/p>\n

                Digital judgment booths<\/p>\n

                Ministry surveillance fueled by assumptions<\/p>\n

                A spirit of fear, dominance, or superiority<\/p>\n

                Emotionally abusive tactics used to quarantine people God never rejected<\/p>\n

                This isn\u2019t apostolic. It\u2019s spiritual treason dressed in religious garments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                First Church Standard<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

                \u201cBrethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness…\u201d \u2014 Galatians 6:1<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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                The **First Church did not:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Operate a witch list<\/p>\n

                Chase down \u201cchurch hoppers\u201d<\/p>\n

                Label lone women \u201cJezebels\u201d<\/p>\n

                Treat gossip as discernment<\/p>\n

                \u00a0Closing Thought<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                A gatekeeper is not a jailkeeper.
                \nThe Holy Spirit leads with conviction, not control.
                \nIf you must watch \u2014 watch with tears, truth, and trust in Jesus, not accusation.<\/p>\n

                TO SUPPORT? Pray<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                TO GIVE: