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Getting to the core of. Ungodly beliefs. How do you make a good Godly belief?. Start with a (good) ungodly belief. Is it really an ungodly belief?. Just because they said it in the interview does not mean it is a belief they live their life by
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Getting to the core of Ungodly beliefs
How do you make a good Godly belief? • Start with a (good) ungodly belief
Is it really an ungodly belief? • Just because they said it in the interview does not mean it is a belief they live their life by • First ask the question… “Is this a belief, action, or a fact?” • Throw out facts or take the time to really see if there are underlying hurts and ugbs associated with them • Dig for the beliefs that lead to the actions. This is a good place to ask “Why?” questions.
Belief, action, or fact I am allergic to smoke I will never be good enough I always eat chocolate when I am upset My spouse will never love me I get angry when I am criticized My boyfriend cheated on me
Getting down to the core Beliefs about others (surface issues) Beliefs about God (deeper issues) Beliefs about self (core issues)
Specific or general? I must be perfect I don’t like myself Everyone that has loved me has left me If I am not perfect I will suffer loss
Putting it all together I do not like who I am Self God Others Actions/Facts Even when I do/give my best, it is not good enough I always get a headache when I smell cigarette smoke I will always get angry when someone criticizes me God will heal others but he won’t heal me My spouse will never understand my needs Everyone that loves me will abandon me Specific General
Formulating Godly Beliefs • Relevant (addresses the key elements of the ungodly belief) • Biblical • Progressive? (as God heals me…)
Godly Belief No-nos • Making the Godly belief dependent upon someone else • My husband will treat me better • Establishing an unrealistic belief • I will be blessed financially by God
Why not scripture? • Good homework for the Ministry Receiver to do a Bible study finding supporting scriptures • Creates an added layer of defense • Sometimes it is easier to put things in our own words
Making Godly beliefs… (Group) • I will never be valued for who I am • A perfect life is one with no strife • I will never get ahead financially
Making Godly beliefs…(Solo) • God won’t heal me • Everyone that loves me will leave me