Battlefield of the Mind
Chapter 10 Study questions
1.) Read James 1:5-8
Why are wondering, doubt and confusion undesirable
activities for us as Christians?
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2.) Read Matthew 16:8 KJV
a.) Why are a large percentage of God’s people
admittedly confused? ____________________
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b.) What is “reasoning”?
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c.) Why shouldn’t we rely on reasoning when God directs
us to do something? ____________
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3.) Read 1 Corinthians 2:14 KJV
a.) What is the Christian alternative to reasoning in
the mind? __________________________
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b.) Give and example from your own life of a struggle
between the carnal mind and the spiritual man.
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4.) Read James 1:22
What are we to do when God speaks to us?
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5.) Read Proverbs 3:5; Romans 9:1
a.) Why is excessive reasoning dangerous?
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b.) What three things does the human mind like? What is
wrong with this? _________________
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c.) How did Paul know he was doing the right this and
not relying on his own reasoning?
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6.) Read 1 Corinthians 2: 1-2
a.) What was Paul’s approach to reasoning?
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b.) Why is this a good example for us today?
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