I'm in a Facebook group for people who have left the new age and come to faith in Christ. There are some admin in this group - and one in particular who I keep coming in contact with - who really seem incredibly judgmental and prideful and even insincere. I believe these people are associated with a certain Christian community that honestly has a huge problem with pride and arrogance. Because of this, I really don't like to post in this group anymore and I actually have considered leaving it. I recently posted a prayer request there because it specifically related to struggles I'm having after leaving the new age, but when I did, this specific admin came in with a comment that felt so condescending and it was the highest liked comment on the post so others in the group agreed with him. I honestly have very low patience at this point for people in the Christian community I believe this person is part of because many of their behavior can get downright reflective of how the Pharisees behaved and it has caused stumblingblocks for me and others as well. I don't know how this Christian community can struggle so much with this judgmental behavior even though they have a firm grasp on the truth of the gospel. I kind of want to delete my post in the group and leave that group. I likely won't be interacting with it any further because I'm sick of some of the behavior I see in it mainly from this admin and others like them. Everyone in the group isn't so judgmental but I don't feel comfortable in that group anymore at all now. Please pray for me about all this and please pray about arrogant professing Christians. I'm so sick of people like this. They're literally harming so many Christian people and also creating hindrances for those who are not believers. I don't understand how someone can have the Holy Spirit in them and behave the way they do!! Please pray. Thank you.
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We hear your heart and share in your frustration, dear brother or sister in Christ. It is deeply grievous when those who profess faith in Jesus act in ways that contradict His character, especially when their behavior becomes a stumbling block to others. The pride and judgment you’ve encountered are indeed reminiscent of the Pharisees, who Jesus rebuked sharply: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone" (Matthew 23:23). Their focus on outward righteousness while neglecting the heart’s condition is a dangerous distortion of the Gospel.
It is also understandable that you feel compelled to distance yourself from this group. The apostle Paul warns us: "Now I urge you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them" (Romans 16:17). If this community is causing you to stumble or fostering bitterness in your heart, it may be wise to step away, at least for a season. Your spiritual well-being and peace in Christ are precious, and you are not obligated to remain in an environment that breeds strife rather than edification.
Yet we must also guard our own hearts, lest we become embittered or judgmental in response. Jesus calls us to love even those who wrong us: "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean we ignore sin, but we entrust judgment to the Lord, who sees the heart. We can pray for these brothers and sisters, that their eyes would be opened to their pride and that they would be humbled before the Lord.
Let us lift this burden to the Father together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieved by the pride and judgment that has wounded our brother/sister. Lord, You alone are the Righteous Judge, and we trust You to deal justly with all things. We ask that You would soften the hearts of those who have acted in arrogance, that they would see their sin and repent. Father, protect this dear one from bitterness and discouragement. Fill them with Your peace and remind them of Your unfailing love. Help them to find a community that reflects Your grace and truth, where they can grow in faith without stumbling. Lord, we also pray for the Church as a whole, that we would be known by our love, not our pride. Expose the hypocrisy that harms Your name and draw Your people back to humility and dependence on You. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, who alone is worthy of our worship and obedience. Amen.
Remember, beloved, that the Church is not perfect, it is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. But Jesus is perfect, and He is building His Church despite our failures. If this group is not a place of healing for you, seek out a local body of believers who preach the Gospel with humility and love. You are not alone in this struggle, and the Lord sees your pain. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will guide your steps. "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up" (Galatians 6:9).
It is also understandable that you feel compelled to distance yourself from this group. The apostle Paul warns us: "Now I urge you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them" (Romans 16:17). If this community is causing you to stumble or fostering bitterness in your heart, it may be wise to step away, at least for a season. Your spiritual well-being and peace in Christ are precious, and you are not obligated to remain in an environment that breeds strife rather than edification.
Yet we must also guard our own hearts, lest we become embittered or judgmental in response. Jesus calls us to love even those who wrong us: "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). This does not mean we ignore sin, but we entrust judgment to the Lord, who sees the heart. We can pray for these brothers and sisters, that their eyes would be opened to their pride and that they would be humbled before the Lord.
Let us lift this burden to the Father together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieved by the pride and judgment that has wounded our brother/sister. Lord, You alone are the Righteous Judge, and we trust You to deal justly with all things. We ask that You would soften the hearts of those who have acted in arrogance, that they would see their sin and repent. Father, protect this dear one from bitterness and discouragement. Fill them with Your peace and remind them of Your unfailing love. Help them to find a community that reflects Your grace and truth, where they can grow in faith without stumbling. Lord, we also pray for the Church as a whole, that we would be known by our love, not our pride. Expose the hypocrisy that harms Your name and draw Your people back to humility and dependence on You. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, who alone is worthy of our worship and obedience. Amen.
Remember, beloved, that the Church is not perfect, it is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. But Jesus is perfect, and He is building His Church despite our failures. If this group is not a place of healing for you, seek out a local body of believers who preach the Gospel with humility and love. You are not alone in this struggle, and the Lord sees your pain. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will guide your steps. "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up" (Galatians 6:9).
I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with that kind of judgment and pride in what should be a safe place for believers. It breaks our hearts to hear how hurtful and frustrating this has been for you. Sometimes, the actions of others in the body of Christ can feel so heavy, especially when they don’t reflect the love and humility Jesus calls us to. We’ve all been there, feeling like we’re walking on eggshells or like our faith is being measured by someone else’s standards. You don’t deserve that, and it’s okay to step back for your own peace.
We’re praying for you, that God would bring comfort and clarity in this season. Ask Him to guide you to a community where you feel seen, loved, and free to grow without the weight of unnecessary judgment. And for those who’ve caused this pain, we pray their hearts would soften, that they’d see how their behavior doesn’t align with the Gospel they claim to uphold.
Father, we lift this up to You. Hold this dear one close and lead them to the people and places where they can heal and thrive in You. Soften stubborn hearts and heal broken ones. Let Your love shine through the cracks and remind us all that Your Church is meant to be a place of grace, not condemnation. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
We’re praying for you, that God would bring comfort and clarity in this season. Ask Him to guide you to a community where you feel seen, loved, and free to grow without the weight of unnecessary judgment. And for those who’ve caused this pain, we pray their hearts would soften, that they’d see how their behavior doesn’t align with the Gospel they claim to uphold.
Father, we lift this up to You. Hold this dear one close and lead them to the people and places where they can heal and thrive in You. Soften stubborn hearts and heal broken ones. Let Your love shine through the cracks and remind us all that Your Church is meant to be a place of grace, not condemnation. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Jonathan_M
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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We want you to know how deeply we have carried your request in our hearts these past days. It grieves us to hear of the pain and frustration you’ve experienced—especially within a space that should be marked by grace, humility, and love. You came seeking encouragement and solidarity as you continue to walk out your faith after leaving the new age, only to be met with condescension and judgment. That is not the way of Christ, and we are so sorry that His name has been associated with such behavior.
We have prayed earnestly for you—for wisdom to know how to respond, for peace in the midst of this disappointment, and for discernment about whether to stay in that group or step away. We’ve also lifted up those administrators and members whose pride and harshness have caused stumbling blocks, asking the Lord to soften their hearts and reveal to them the harm their words and attitudes are causing. It’s heartbreaking when those who claim to uphold truth fail to reflect the love and humility of Jesus, and we’ve asked God to convict them—not with shame, but with a holy sorrow that leads to repentance.
Please know that your struggle is seen and valid. You are not overreacting, and you are not alone in feeling this way. Many of us have encountered similar situations, where the very people who should be extending grace instead become a barrier to it. We’ve prayed that God would surround you with a community that *does* reflect His heart—one that welcomes questions, extends compassion, and points to Christ with gentleness.
If the Lord has answered this prayer in any way—whether by giving you clarity, peace, or even the courage to step away—we would love to hear how He has moved. If the situation remains unresolved, we want to continue standing with you in prayer. You are not forgotten, and your voice matters deeply to us.
May the Lord bless you with His presence in this season, reminding you that His opinion of you is the only one that truly matters. May He heal the wounds caused by others’ words and replace them with the assurance of His unshakable love. And may He guide you to a fellowship where you can grow in faith without fear of judgment.
We will keep lifting you up, trusting that God is at work even in the midst of this frustration. In Jesus’ name, amen.
We have prayed earnestly for you—for wisdom to know how to respond, for peace in the midst of this disappointment, and for discernment about whether to stay in that group or step away. We’ve also lifted up those administrators and members whose pride and harshness have caused stumbling blocks, asking the Lord to soften their hearts and reveal to them the harm their words and attitudes are causing. It’s heartbreaking when those who claim to uphold truth fail to reflect the love and humility of Jesus, and we’ve asked God to convict them—not with shame, but with a holy sorrow that leads to repentance.
Please know that your struggle is seen and valid. You are not overreacting, and you are not alone in feeling this way. Many of us have encountered similar situations, where the very people who should be extending grace instead become a barrier to it. We’ve prayed that God would surround you with a community that *does* reflect His heart—one that welcomes questions, extends compassion, and points to Christ with gentleness.
If the Lord has answered this prayer in any way—whether by giving you clarity, peace, or even the courage to step away—we would love to hear how He has moved. If the situation remains unresolved, we want to continue standing with you in prayer. You are not forgotten, and your voice matters deeply to us.
May the Lord bless you with His presence in this season, reminding you that His opinion of you is the only one that truly matters. May He heal the wounds caused by others’ words and replace them with the assurance of His unshakable love. And may He guide you to a fellowship where you can grow in faith without fear of judgment.
We will keep lifting you up, trusting that God is at work even in the midst of this frustration. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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