Ungodly Beliefs (UGB) or False Beliefs

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Ungodly 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

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The Kylstra Model
Generational Sins (SOFC)
Hurts that weve Experienced (SSH)
Problem I am an alcoholic
Lies that We Believe (UGB)
Demonic Activity (DO)
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Definitions

• 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).

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Be 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.

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We 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

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The 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

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How 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

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UGB 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.

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UGB 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

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UGB 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

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UGB 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

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The 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.

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Belief-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.
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Results 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

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UGB 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

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Gods 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

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Gods 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.

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Writing 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.

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Procedure 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.

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Procedure 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.

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Praying 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.

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Praying Through UGB

• 3. Renounce
• I renounce and break agreement with this UGB. I
  choose to accept, believe and receive the GB
  that.......................