The Many Faces of Manipulation

Pastor Shelley exposes manipulation in Christian relationships by examining guilt-tripping and silent treatment tactics in detail. The sermon establishes manipulation’s root in pride and rejection while presenting God’s contrasting model of open, honest dialogue. Key insights include “honesty without kindness is cruelty” and “kindness without honesty is manipulation.” Believers are challenged to abandon manipulative patterns for Christ-like communication built on trust, integrity, and love.