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A common manifestation among codependent spiritual leaders is their failure to confront and deal with inappropriate behaviors within the church.  Even when a behavior is clearly unacceptable, the codependent leader can be terrified to address the situation for fear of hurting someone’s feelings and risking the loss of approval that might come with such a confrontation.  The natural result of such avoidance is the enabling of unhealthy and even unbiblical behaviors within the church.

Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership, Gary L. McIntosh and Samuel D. Rima, page 136