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Also memorize the lies, the false beliefs, so they are recognized for what they are--lies.D. We Must Learn How To Expose Ungodly Thoughts.1. Our thoughts reveal what we really believe, yet it is difficult for most of us to beobjective in our thinking simply because we haven't trained ourselves.2. We usually let any and every thought run its course in our minds without analyzingits worth.3. We need to ask the questions: Is the thought God-honoring? Is it speculation? Is ita lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God (II Cor. 10:5)?note: It is very helpful to be able to identify thoughts that are not honoring to God. Then wecan reject them, and replace them with truth.It is very helpful to state the thoughts and then to compare them with Biblical truth. Ourthoughts are seldom neutral. They either reflect beliefs based on the Word of God or beliefsbased on the world's values. We must have God's leadership in perception to identify thesource of our thoughts and determine those that are not of Him (Phil. 2:5).Purity of thoughts and purity of life go hand in hand. If we are to honor God with a godlylife it can only take place through a mind that is controlled by the Holy Spirit , or we will"mind" the things of the flesh (Romans 8:5-8).II. Be Able To Identify False Beliefs.Situation --------> Belief System -------> Thoughts--------> Emotions--------> ActionsSatan's lies control us far more than we are willing to admit. God's love and power canprogressively set us free from introspection, anger, and fear and give us a heart ofthankfulness and a greater desire to live for Him.Where do emotions and actions come from? "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouthspeaketh (Matt. 12:34). In other words, our communication (which reveals our thoughts,emotions, and intent or our actions) comes from our hearts or our belief system. Much of thiswe have programmed in our lives by our thoughts, habits, and patterns of life. Because everysituation in our lives is interpreted by what we believe, our belief system, not the situation, isthe key to our response.This belief system comes from our self-talk about truth or lies--from our familybackground--our past experiences and relationships-- and from patterns of responses. Wetalk to ourselves about all of these things.False beliefs-----> Ungodly Thoughts-----> Sinful Emotions-----> Ungodly Actionsnote: Consider recent situations: (Use the following to work through problems.)Consider: What were my thoughts? What were my emotions I was experiencing? Whatwere my actions? What false beliefs were involved?1. SITUATION: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________©2000, Revival in the Home Ministries 56