Battlefield of the Mind
Chapter 22 Study questions

1.) Read Numbers 14:1-2
     a.) how did the Israelites react to their situation? ____________________________________

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     b.) What was God’s word about such “pity parties” ? _________________________________

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     c.) What is vitally important to understand about this subject? _________________________

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2.) Read 1 Thessalonians 5:11
     a.) What does the devil do the minute someone hurts us, the moment we experience disappointment? ___________________________________________________________________

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     b.) What will happen if you listen to the thoughts rushing into your mind during such times?

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     c.) How is self-pity perverted? ____________________________________________________

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

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     e.) What is self-pity? Why is it wrong? _____________________________________________

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3.) Read Philippians 2:4
      a.) How do we stay out of self-pity? _______________________________________________

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     b.) How is self-pity supported? ____________________________________________________

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     c.) How is self-pity a major trap? __________________________________________________

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

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4.) Read Isaiah 43:18-19
     As soon as you feel your emotions starting to rise up, what can you do? _________________

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