Lesson Four, "Why We Act the Way We Do"

Why We Act the Way We Do Lesson Four How We Become Who We Are 1. Personality is partly __________________________________ at conception. Inborn traits, intelligence, physical characteristics. 2. ________________________________ and _________________________ affect our personality. 3. ___________________ is also able to transform our personality. 4. What we come to desire and believe not only shapes who we become—but shapes our ___________________________ as well. Three Levels of Problems _________________ _________________ ________________ _________________ _________________ ________________ _________________ ________________ ________________ The End Results • Consequences, good and bad, internal or external • Proverbs 15:23; Galatians 5:22-23; Proverbs 1:31; Proverbs 22:6 Behavior • What We Think, Do and Say, actions, words, thoughts • Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 12:37; Proverbs The Heart = Soul • Beliefs. Desires - Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:18-20; 2 Chronicles 12:14 Lust = Sinful Desires • Psalms 78:18; Matthew 5:28; 1 Corinthians 10:6; Ephesians 2:3; James 1:14; James 4:1; 2 Peter 1:4; Romans 13:14; Titus 3:3; Psalm 81:12 • Whatever the outward action or resulting problem, there is a corresponding desire(s). Heart = Beliefs • John 6:68=69; John 14:1-2; 2 Corinthians 4:13; John 3:18