1. GOD IS NOT REALLY GOOD
The Truth
- God is good, and everything He does is good. Psalm 31:19; 34:8; 100:5; 106:1; 119:68; 136:1; Ephesians 1:3-14
- God never makes mistakes. Isaiah 46:10; Romans 8:28-39
The Lie
2. GOD DOESN'T LOVE ME
The Truth
- God's love for me is infinite and unconditional. John 15:13; Romans 5:8; 8:32, 38-39; Ephesians 3:14-19; 1 John 4:7-10
- I don't have to perform to earn God's love or favor. Ephesians 1:4-6
- God always has my best interests at heart. Psalm 21
The Lie
3. GOD IS JUST LIKE MY FATHER
The Truth
- God is exactly what He has revealed Himself to be in His Word. John 1:1; Hebrews 1:3
- God is infinitely more wise and loving than any earthly father could ever be. Hebrews 12:9-10
The Lie
4. GOD IS NOT REALLY ENOUGH
The Truth
- God is enough. If I have Him, I have all I need. Psalm 23:1; 73:23-26; Colossians 2:9-10
The Lie
5. GOD'S WAYS ARE TOO RESTRICTIVE
The Truth
- God's ways are best. Deuteronomy 6:24-25; Joshua 1:8
- God's restrictions are always for my good. James 1:19-27
- Resisting or rebelling against God's ways brings conflict and heartache. Psalm 68:6; Proverbs 15:32-33
The Lie
6. GOD SHOULD FIX MY PROBLEMS
The Truth
- Life is hard. Romans 8:21-22
- God is more concerned about glorifying Himself and changing me than about solving my problems. 2 Corinthians 4:17
- God has an eternal purpose He is fulfilling in the midst of my problems. Romans 5:3-4; James 1:2-4
- God wants to use my problems as part of His sanctifying process in my life. Job 23:10
- No matter what problem I am facing, God's grace in sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
The Lie
7. I'M NOT WORTH ANYTHING
The Truth
- My value is not determined by what others think of me or what I think of myself. My value is determined by how God views me. Psalm 139:1-18; Ephesians 1:3-8; 1 Peter 2:4
- To God, my soul is worth more than the peace of the whole world. John 3:16; Romans 5:6-8
- If I am a child of God, I am God's cherished possession and treasure. Romans 8:1-2, 13, 15-17; 1 Peter 2:9
The Lie
8. I NEED TO LEARN TO LOVE MYSELF
The Truth
- By faith, I need to receive God's love for me. Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 11
- I already love myself. I need to deny myself and let God love others through me. Matthew 16:24-26; John 15:12; Ephesians 5:29
The Lie
9. I CAN'T HELP THE WAY I AM
The Truth
- If I am a child of God, I can choose to obey God. Romans 6:1-14; 8:1-2
- I am responsible for my own choices. Deuteronomy 30:19; Joshua 24:15
- I can be changed through the power of God's Spirit. Galatians 5:16; Philippians 2:13
The Lie
10. I HAVE MY RIGHTS
The Truth
- Claiming rights will put me in bondage. Job 4:1, 4, 9; Psalm 37:1-11; Luke 6:46
- Yielding rights will set me free. John 6:38; Hebrews 10:7
The Lie
11. PHYSICAL BEAUTY MATTERS MORE THAN INNER BEAUTY
The Truth
- At best, physical beauty is temporal and fleeting. Proverbs 31:30
- The beauty that matters most to God is that of my inner spirit and character. 1 Samuel 16:17; 1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 3:3-5
The Lie
12. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO LIVE WITH UNFULFILLED LONGINGS
The Truth
- I will always have unfulfilled longings this side of heaven. Romans 8:23, 25; Ephesians 3:11; Hebrews 11:13-16
- The deepest longings of my heart cannot be filled by any created person or thing. Psalm 16:11; 73:25
- If I will accept them, unfulfilled longings will increase my longing for God and for heaven. Deuteronomy 8:3; Psalm 34:8-10; Philippians 3:20- 4:1
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I am deeply awakened by these truths about God and myself. I didn't even notice that some of the these have already been distorted by the Enemy until I came across the book Lies Women Believe.
Sometimes it won't really be obvious that Satan is already planting seeds of doubts and lies in our hearts and souls. When that happens, we just have to focus on who God is and what our purpose in Him is. We can use God's promises and truths as weapon to fight against the Enemy. I hope you'll be blessed by the truths written above and I sincerely encourage you to read Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss.
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