Pilgrim Baptist Church

What Is 'Accuser of the Brethren'? | Revelation 12 Explained


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Has Revelation 12 been twisted to protect the guilty instead of the innocent? In this powerful sermon, we expose how the biblical phrase "accuser of the brethren" has been weaponized to silence victims and shield abuse in churches—and why biblical truthtelling is the answer. Learn the crucial difference between Satan's false accusations and legitimate biblical exposure of sin. This message unpacks the misuse of Revelation 12 and reveals what Scripture actually teaches about speaking truth to power, church accountability, and protecting the vulnerable. Powerful biblical examples: ✝️ Esther's courageous stand against Haman's evil plot ✝️ Nathan confronting King David's adultery & murder ✝️ Paul publicly rebuking Peter for hypocrisy ✝️ Jesus's model in Matthew 18 for progressive exposure of unrepentant sin Discover why reproof & rebuke are acts of love, not hatred—and when each is biblically appropriate. Understand the critical difference between light-based exposure (reproof) and authority-based confrontation (rebuke), & why both are necessary for church health. The Truth About Silence: Lev 5:1 makes it clear—those who witness wrongdoing & stay silent bear the guilt themselves. Silence enables abuse, protects wrongdoers, and abandons victims. This sermon challenges the "cover-up culture" that has infected too many churches and calls believers to courageous biblical truthtelling. 4 Questions to Ask When Accused of "Accusing the Brethren": 1️⃣ Is it true? (If yes, it's testimony, not accusation) 2️⃣ Are people being harmed? (Silence enables abuse) 3️⃣ Would God call this evil? (He commands us to reprove & rebuke) 4️⃣ Are we protecting sheep or wolves in sheeps clothing
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Pilgrim Baptist ChurchBy Jimmy Fortunato