Title: Ungodly%20Beliefs%20(UGB)%20or%20False%20Beliefs
1Ungodly Beliefs (UGB)or False Beliefs
- We behave and live much of our lives according
to what we believe in our hearts. (As a man
thinketh) Some of what we believe is true but so
much is not. - Exposing some UGB and replacing them with the
Truth - Equipping you to deal with UGB as they come up in
your life
2The Kylstra Model
Generational Sins (SOFC)
Hurts that weve Experienced (SSH)
Problem I am an alcoholic
Lies that We Believe (UGB)
Demonic Activity (DO)
3Definitions
- A BELIEF is a conviction, a persuasion, that we
develop and on which we base our life our
thoughts, words, decisions and actions. A belief
is not necessarily based on facts but rather our
interpretation of facts and experiences that we
have. - A GODLY (or True) BELIEF is a conviction that we
hold which is in agreement with God -- his word,
character or nature - AN UNGODLY BELIEF Is a conviction that is not in
accordance with God -- his word, character or his
nature - A BELIEF SYSTEM is a collection of beliefs
through which we see, experience and interpret
the world around us. Tends to comprise both godly
(true) and ungodly beliefs (lies).
4Be Transformed by the Renewing of the Mind
- Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this
world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve
what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect
will. - NIV - Dont copy the behavior and customs of this
world, but let God transform you into a new
person by changing the way you think. Then you
will know what God wants you to do, and you will
know how good and pleasing and perfect his will
really is.- NLT - As the Holy Spirit sanctifies our minds our
belief system will include fewer UGB and more GB - The goal is to be transformed into the image of
Christ, having only GB.
5We live by what we believe
- All of us live by what we believe, no matter
whether it is based upon truth or lies - The Truth creates the basis for Godly belief
systems in our thinking - Likewise, Lies create the basis for Ungodly
belief systems in our lives
6The Typical Ungodly Belief
- The typical ungodly belief is one that appears to
be absolutely true, based on the facts of our
experience, and yet is absolutely false based on
Gods word. - No one loves me. I am all alone.
- I am stupid/defective. God doesnt love me.
- However most UGB are not this absolute, but
rather a mixture of truth and error. - The dangerous UGB is the one that is well hidden
in our heart and subconscious that we dont think
about but live our lives from anyway
7How Are Ungodly Beliefs Formed?
- UGB originate primarily from three sources
- The natural or unredeemed mind
- Family/Culture/Nationality
- Experiences of hurt
- Especially strong UGBs are created in our early
childhood when our spirits are most receptive and
sensitive as we are being formed
8UGB from the Natural Mind
- Rooted in our sinful nature. Our tendency towards
independence and pride. - Looking out for number 1!
- Captain of my own soul, master of my own destiny
- Asserting MY rights
- These beliefs pervade our culture and are
humanistic in nature.
9UGB from family/ cultural/ national heritage
- Families/cultures/nations pass on beliefs about
almost everything life, politics, religion,
education and relationships. Families are belief
shapers. - Cultural/racial/national biases
- Youve got to work hard for everything that you
get - All men are , All women are
10UGB from Experiences
- Childhood hurts, traumas and negative experiences
make a very strong impression on us. E.g. a child
whose father misses all his ball games, or all
his birthday parties or is never there when the
child needs help may form UGB that sound like
this - I am not important because my dad does not have
time for me or - My dad will not be there when I need him
- More serious UGB can come when a girl is sexually
abused by an uncle, for example. - Things would be better if I had not been born
- I must have done something wrong
- I am unworthy of honour and respect.
- I am damaged goods
11UGB from Experiences
- If the foundation of our belief system that is
laid during our childhood is distorted then our
life which is built on that foundation will also
be distorted - In addition, the negative experiences that occur
during adult life can cause additional UGB to
form or they reinforce the ones we already have. - The worse kind of UGB are I am or identity
statements
12The Belief Expectation CycleWords
- Experience leads to the formation of our beliefs.
- Our beliefs cause us to have certain expectations
and these expectations govern our
actions/behavior. - Our behavior affects the behavior/responses of
others. - This response then results in the expected
experience which reinforces our initial belief. - We need to appropriate the power of the cross to
stop the cycle and replace those lies with the
TRUTH.
13Belief-Expectation CycleDiagram
4. Dont even try or very lackadaisical attempt
1. Dad repeated said, You will never amount to
anything!
2. I am a failure. I will not succeed
3. I am going to fail so why bother even trying.
14Results of UGB
- UGB by definition are unbelief
- They block our faith in God and the truth of His
promises. - We hinder or shut off Gods ability to bless us
because - without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe that
He exists and the He rewards those who earnestly
seek Him. Hebrews 116
15UGB can undermine our relationship with God
- UGB can undermine the very basis of any
meaningful relationship with God. - No matter how hard I try, it will not be enough
to please God - God is waiting for me to make a mistake
- God cares for others more than He cares for me
- We can end up never fulfilling the plan of God
for our lives because we succumb to fear based on
UGB
16Gods Higher Level of Truth
- In order for us to be transformed into the image
of God what is in our minds has to be changed so
that it lines up with Gods truth, not the
facts of our experience. - First there are the facts. Facts are what
actually happened. - The wreck happened, the person had a disease, the
business failed, etc. - Facts are true, based on our experience in the
here and now. - Gods truth what He says about the situation is
higher than our reality - We are spiritual men and women and we can discern
spiritual truth based on what God has said. 1 Cor
214-15
17Gods Higher Level of Truth
- Example
- Apparent fact I was a surprise to my parents and
I wasnt really wanted. - Gods truth He knew me in my mothers womb. He
planned my life from day one. - There is a difference between believing the
reality of our circumstances and believing Gods
Eternal Truth. We dont deny the facts we learn
to interpret those facts through the grid of
Gods Truth.
18Writing Ungodly and Godly Beliefs
- Now that we have an understanding of the dynamics
of beliefs, how do we replace UGB with GB? - Purpose of writing GB
- To clearly identify what Gods word says about
any issue so we can align our beliefs with Gods.
The written GB help us let go of the UGB.
19Procedure for Writing UGB GB
- Identify UGB.
- Fears, worries, anger, resentments, hurts,
unbelief, doubts, bitterness and blaming are good
indicators of UGB - Write the UGB.
- Express the UGB as a statement. In approx. two to
three sentences. Make it clear and crisp to
emphasize the reality of the belief. - Write the GB.
- A good GB is a statement that agrees with what
Gods word says is true. We want to express the
Godly way of looking the core of that UGB. Ask
Holy Spirit and use scripture to help this
process.
20Procedure for Writing UGB GB
- Fine tune.
- Make sure that the new GB statement fits you.
- Include statements such as with Gods help or
by His grace. This helps us make the transition
so that the truth does not sound beyond us but is
attainable. - UGB I will always be lonely
- GB With Gods help, I will begin to reach out to
others, and also receive from them. He has
design me to fit into His body. - It is important to mediate on the GB everyday for
the next 30-40 days to renew the mind. It takes
30-40 days to break old habits and create new
ones. This is an essential factor in seeing
lasting freedom in your life.
21Praying Through UGB
- 1. Confess the UGB
- Lord, I confess the sin of believing the lie
that. - 2. Forgive
- I forgive those who have contributed to my
forming this UGB. I ask you Lord to forgive me
for receiving this UGB, for living my life based
on it and for any way I have judged others
because of it - I receive your forgiveness Lord and on the basis
of your forgiveness, I choose to forgive myself
for believing this lie.
22Praying Through UGB
- 3. Renounce
- I renounce and break agreement with this UGB. I
choose to accept, believe and receive the GB
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