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Jan 4, 2022 · Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible? Answer. God gave us the Bible to teach us about Him and His ways, and since God is not a God of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33), any and all confusion must come from the destructive forces of the world, the flesh, and the devil. The “world” refers to the ungodly world ...
- Our Task at Hand
- The Weathervane
- Two Questions to Ask
- An Explanation of Using The Weathervane
- A Side Point on Feelings and Thoughts
- An Example of A Depressed Person
- Other Examples
- A Simple But Powerful Diagnosis
- The Final Step
- Weathervane Discussion Questions
Our foremost challenge when addressing confusing thoughts and feelings is to come up with some method to discern whether one’s thoughts are God-given or merely Satan’s temptation going through our minds. Like a muscle-knot, there is often a block in a person’s mind that keeps them from identifying them and weeding the bad out. It’s perhaps like loo...
People rarely see weathervanes anymore, but they still serve an important service of showing us the direction of the wind. Weathervanes commonly sit on top of barns telling the farmer what to expect from the day’s weather by giving them clues on the wind direction. In today’s world, we typically look at our weather app or watch the weather forecast...
We should ask these two questions to help us discern where our thoughts are coming from and how to deal with them. We first look at where the ‘wind’ (or our thoughts) are directing us. Together, these questions bring clarity to our tangled feelings and thoughts. So first ask, what is this thought inducing me to think or feel? This question aids us ...
I venture to say that Christians, when they’re fighting depression, anger, lust, anxiety, or fears have all been confused at this point. As believers, we need to master this discernment process so that we can be set free to know and do God’s will. Some people tend to listen more to their feelings more than others. For them, this discernment is more...
Before going on, I need to clarify that I’m not suggesting at this point that we try separating our thoughts and feelings. To accomplish our greater purpose of escaping confusion, allow them to remain together. They are sometimes so tightly bound together that it would take much time and training to separate them. In the end, it is important to und...
If every time I experience pain, should I doubt God? Absolutely not!If every time I thought lustful thoughts, should I allow those thoughts to summarize my being? Absolutely not!If every time I feel depressed, should I believe that my circumstances are dark and impossible? No, not as a believer! God is our light in our darkness.Fearful feelings induce fearful thoughts. The Lord does not lead us to fear. The Lord instead reminds us that God is not a God of fear but One bringing confidence and strength. “A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not approach you” (Psalm 91:7). God is not going to desert you in your difficult situatio...
This is not meant to be an extensive treatment of these diabolical attacks but does help us pinpoint and isolate the source of thoughts and feelings in our lives. It helps us to realize that what we feel and think might come from the evil one. Many of us have not connected temptation with our own adopted feelings and thoughts. We know that we need ...
Perhaps you’re asking, “What should one do if he/she discovers these thoughts are from the evil one?” Actually, the hardest part is already accomplished—detecting the evil one lurking in the shadows. If you reach this point, then it’s easy as God’s child to move on. I’ll share how here. So if we can detect the movement toward where something is goi...
How does a weathervane work?In what way does the operation of a weathervane help us discern whether some thought or feeling is from God or from the evil one?What are the two major steps to detect the source for our thoughts and feelings? Which comes first, and why?Use angry feelings as an example and go through the above process.Mar 23, 2021 · Focus on Him. Find time each day for quiet reflection, Bible study, prayer, and meditation on the God of truth, the God of peace, the God of hope, the God of comfort, and the God of heaven. Find ways of engaging the culture on this basis. Look for those who are confused, chaotic, hurting, facing despair, mourning loss.
Why the Bible is hard, confusing, frustrating, and beautiful. A few weeks ago my sermon was from a part of the Bible that talks about how awesome the Bible is. The author of this particular text raves about how God’s word is their source of light and their foundation. When I saw the passage (Psalm 119: 129-134, for those of you wondering), I ...
Oct 12, 2024 · Psalm 25:4-5. “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”. When confusion surrounds us, this verse reminds us to rely on God as our teacher and guide. By seeking His truth, we can find hope and clarity in the midst of our confusion.
There are many reasons why there can be confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible. First, there is sometimes confusion because a passage is difficult to understand. For example, a cultural practice or particular word can be misunderstood that causes a person to misinterpret the entire passage. There is also a spiritual element that seeks ...
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Feb 2, 2014 · The more you have personally “tasted the kindness of the Lord” (1 Pet. 2:3), the more readily you will be able to “proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2 9). So while there are many confused opinions out there about who Jesus is, we need to believe the truth about Him ...
