Battlefield of the Mind Chap 22

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Anyone at Bible Study group is welcome to jump in the series of swaps for this study -

This is a study on the book of "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. Please read chapter 22 ("Wilderness Mentality #7" ). Read the scripture below before answering questions:

Chapter 22

1. Read Number 14:1,2

a. How did the Israelites react to their situation?

b. What was God's word about such "pity parties"?

2. Read 1 Thessaloanians 5:11

a. What does the devil do the minute someone hurts us, the moment we experience disappointment?

b. How is self-pity perverted?

c. What happens when we take the love of God meant to be given away and turn it in toward ourselves?

d. What is self-pity? Why is it wrong?

3. Read Philippians 2:4

a. How do we stay out of self-pity?

b. How is self-pity supported?

c. How is self-pity a major trap?

d. What rare privilege does a Christian have when he experiences disappointment?

4. Read Isaiah 43:18,19

As soon as you feel your emotions starting to rise up, what can you do?

Optional questions: Is there anything that you have read that you think is not consistent with scripture? / Is there anything you read that you don't understand?

You will have 1 week to read the chapter and send your answers to your partners. Please let me know if you have any questions.