Is YWAM Too Strong on Sin?

A recent article appeared in the Christian Post entitled, “YWAM Responds to Allegations of Spiritual Abuse: ‘Deeply Sorry.'”

It originated in England in the Observer–a British newspaper published on Sundays and sister paper to The Guardian. The article accused some U.K. YWAM leaders of being too “controlling” or involved in “spiritual abuse.”

YWAM quickly responded with an apology and explanation of our leadership values.

Youth With A Mission–one of the world’s largest Christian missionary organizations–has been accused of strong teaching on sin in the past. I know–because I’ve been one of the “accused.”

Is YWAM too strong on sin?

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The Operating System of Sin

Last week I had an experience that reminded me how sin operates.

I didn’t overtly sin against God, but made a major computer mistake that mirrored how evil insidiously deceives us and tries to destroy our lives.

I want to help you never commit my technological blunder and alert you on how easy it is to sin if we’re not paying attention.

As I’ve taught for years, sin is the most expensive thing in the universe.

Here’s how it operates.

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