WCW Lesson 8 with Breakout

Changing Sinful Behavior Lesson Eight Four Parts of Counseling • 2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: • __________________ – Imparting truth and understanding, transforming beliefs. • __________________ – Leading to repentance, change of heart and desires. • __________________ – Put off old habits, thoughts, words, actions. • __________________ – Put on new habits, thoughts, words, actions. • Examples: The rich young ruler; the Samaritan woman Changing sinful behavior • _______________! Put off anything I am thinking, saying, or doing that is not in harmony with the character of Christ. Cease from thine own wisdom. Proverbs 23:4 • _______________! What Scripture sheds light on my behavior? Change your ____________________! _____________________! • Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 • Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:1-2 • _______________! Put on the Biblical, righteous opposite to old behavior. Yield yourselves to God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. Romans 6:13 Put Off Stealing Anger Gossip and slander Fear Complaining Bitterness Rebellion Pride Selfishness Discouragement Anxiety Put On Work, giving - Ephesians 4:28 Guilt • We can be guilty and not __________________________________. • It is possible to feel guilty when ______________________________. • God did not design people with the capacity to carry guilt without ____________ ________________________. • Man's methods of finding relief may ___________________, but do not _________________ guilt. • Genuine guilt is designed by God for our good, to alert us to the need for _________________ and a ____________________________________. • False guilt is always ________________, does not originate _______________, and is not based on _______________________________. True and False Guilt • Both are equally destructive! • • True Guilt: Comes as a result of ___________________ against God and becoming aware we have violated ___________________________. False Guilt: Comes as a result of __________________ the judgments and suggestions of men or becoming aware we have violated __________________ (or ______________) _____________________________. • • True Guilt: Comes from Divine _______________________ False Guilt: Comes from _____________________ of man (and ___________). • True Guilt: Comes when we fear God’s just and righteous _________________ when we have a desire to please _____________. False Guilt: Comes when we fear man’s cruel, hypocritical, or unrighteous judgement and have a desire to please ________________. • • • • • • • True Guilt: Produced by the _____________________ in order to ___________ (convince) us of sin, which is designed to ultimately _______________________. False Guilt: Comes from __________________ who accuses us of _________ (both true and false) to _______________________ us and tear us down. True Guilt: Causes us to take responsibility for ________________________ and to see God’s true and only solution for earned guilt. False Guilt: Causes us to accept responsibility for _______________________ or _______________________. True Guilt: Glorifies God’s righteous and holy ____________________ and brings us to a right relationship with ___________ and _____________. False Guilt: Drives us further away from ______________ and drives a wedge between ourselves and others.