Pew2You
April 14, 2019
Pastor Phil Vance
Message Title: Addictions – RETHINK What You Are Thinking
Highlights:
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Wrong, worldly, sinful and/or unbiblical thoughts captivate your mind – Get rid of them!!
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We need to change our thinking from a lie to the truth of God’s Word!
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Your thoughts are driving your hope; negative thoughts drive hopelessness
Discussion Questions:
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Pastor Phil exhorts us to change our thinking from a lie to the truth of God’s Word. Where have you been successful with this in your life? Take some time to share how God’s Word has transformed your thinking from a lie to the truth.
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Sometimes we need to change the emotion attached to the memory or thought. What are some of the emotions you have attached to memories or thoughts? Where is God wanting to bring healing and freedom from thoughts and memories?
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In Romans 12 God speaks of not being conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of the mind. Take some time and discuss the “21-Day Brain Detox” handout that Pastor Phil provided with his message. Share some specific steps you can take to walk through the 21-Day Brain Detox.
Key Scriptures, Quotes, and Definitions:
Proverbs 23:7
7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Romans 8:28-29
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Romans 12:2
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Conformed – to form or mold one’s behavior in accordance with a particular pattern or set of standards
World – the system of practices and standards associated with secular society (that is, without reference to any demands or requirements of God) – world system, world’s standards, world.
Transformed – to transform, metamorphose; change or cause to change completely in form or nature
Renovate – The process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure
2 Corinthians 10:4-6
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.