Book details

  • Genre:self-help
  • Sub-genre:Spiritual
  • Language:English
  • Pages:92
  • eBook ISBN:9798317840303

Evil In The Form Of Favors

By William Goodman

Overview


Evil in the Form of Favors explores the thin line between assistance and attachment, guidance and guidance with a price, love and possession, loyalty and leverage. It confronts the people who smile in your face yet quietly resent your growth. The ones who give to you only so they can claim a piece of your future, your confidence, or your peace. These are the individuals whose generosity binds you with strings that tighten each time you try to elevate.
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Description


Not all evil presents itself as a threat. Sometimes it arrives quietly, wrapped in kindness, and disguised as help. The danger is not always the enemy you recognize. It is often the familiar face that stands close enough to influence your decisions and shape your direction. This book is written to expose the subtle, calculated intentions of the people who claim to support you while secretly hoping you never rise above them. These are the individuals who extend their hand only to maintain control, who disguise manipulation as mentorship, dependency as love, and control as care. Evil in the Form of Favors explores the thin line between assistance and attachment, guidance and guidance with a price, love and possession, loyalty and leverage. It confronts the people who smile in your face yet quietly resent your growth. The ones who give to you only so they can claim a piece of your future, your confidence, or your peace. These are the individuals whose generosity binds you with strings that tighten each time you try to elevate. Throughout these pages, we examine the intentions behind good deeds that are not good at all. We look at partners, friends, family members, and coworkers who present themselves as supporters but quietly hope for your setback, as long as they can say they were there for you. We analyze the psychology of hidden agendas, the patterns behind harmful generosity, and the spiritual weight of accepting things that were never meant to bless you. This book challenges you to reevaluate everything that looks like a gift. It takes you beneath the surface to understand jealousy, insecurity, control, and fear, and how each of these forces can be disguised as a favor from someone who claims to care. It also reveals how a good heart can attract harmful people and why discernment is not just wisdom, but protection. By the final chapter, you will come to understand a truth many people learn far too late. Not every favor is a blessing. Some favors are assignments. Some favors are traps. Some favors are evil wearing the mask of goodwill. Once you learn to recognize the difference, your relationships, your boundaries, and the people you allow into your life will never look the same again.
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About The Author


William Goodman is an author, creator, real estate rental owner, former police officer, former federal protection officer, and now executive protection agent whose life's work centers on faith, discipline, and purpose. With a career rooted in service, from his years as a police officer to his role in federal and diplomatic protection. Goodman has witnessed both the resilience and the vulnerability of the human spirit. These experiences fuel his passion for writing books that speak directly to those seeking clarity, courage, and spiritual grounding in a chaotic world. His 3x sold out debut book, Faith Is Mandatory, released in 2024, became a source of inspiration for readers navigating doubt, setbacks, and unseen battles. The book reflects Goodman's belief that faith isn't optional, it's essential for anyone striving to overcome adversity and walk in their purpose. Beyond writing, Goodman is both an entrepreneur and a community-builder. With his real estate rental projects coming to life, he donates a portion of his book proceeds to the American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, reflecting a deep commitment to service and philanthropy. He further invests in educational opportunities for underprivileged students seeking a path to college. Goodman is currently pursuing an integrated Bachelor's/Master's degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland with a concentration in Criminal Law. He continues to expand his creative footprint through COOKUP, a music producer magazine dedicated to highlighting the creators behind the industry's biggest hits. William Goodman remains dedicated to empowering others through truth, storytelling, and unwavering purpose.
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