Post on 08-Oct-2020
Living Blinded
A blinding force is at work
“ The god of this age has blinded the minds
of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the
light of the gospel of the glory of Christ,
who is the image of God.” (2 Cor 4:4)
Living Blinded
Bring to light your false set of beliefs
Living Blinded
Denial:
1) Unwillingness to believe the truth
Living Blinded
Denial:
1) Unwillingness to believe the truth
2) False system of beliefs
Living Blinded
Denial:
1) Unwillingness to believe the truth
2) False system of beliefs
3) Commitment to overrule reality
Living Blinded
Faces of Denial:
Simple Diversion
Minimising Bargaining
Rationalizing Passivity
Intellectualizing Hostility
Blaming
Living Blinded
See your life-story in light of truth
Living Blinded
1) Stop pretending to be God
Living Blinded
1) Stop pretending to be God
2) Admit you need for help
Living Blinded
1) Stop pretending to be God
2) Admit you need for help
3) Believe your life-story is unfolding
Living Blinded
1) Stop pretending to be God
2) Admit you need for help
3) Believe your life-story is unfolding
4) Leverage pain to work for you
Living Blinded
Reflection: The greatest struggle, issue or pain... My favourite form of denial is... The truth God is impressing upon me is...