Final Flashcards
disappointments (2)
- momentary feeling of regret with regard to expectations, especially involving people
- thoughts of sadness, mild hurts, and/or emotional pain
cure for disappointments
refocusing on God and his plan for your life
disappointments unchecked can lead to…
discouragement
discouragement (2)
- temporary times of feeling hopeless or disheartened
2. being deprived of confidence in another, in something, or even one’s self
cure for discouragement
strengthening your faith
bitterness (3)
- angry and resentful state of mind directed toward God or man
- anger and hostile outlook on life expressed in resentment
- sinful response to the emotion of anger
causes of bitterness (3)
- result of incorrectly handling anger
- result of responding to a different circumstance of life without a biblical perspective
- result of resisting God’s design, power, and grace
consequences of bitterness (4)
- physical bodies
- emotional
- mental
- spiritual
physical bodies of bitterness (2)
bones and facial features
emotional consequences of bitterness (2)
- weakens our souls
2. defiles our souls (Jonah)
mental consequences of bitterness (4)
- Cain
- Esau
- Herod; John the Baptist
- Joseph’s Brothers
spiritual consequences of bitterness (3)
- inability to love God
- doubts regarding relationship with God
- can lead to additional sinful behavior
cure for bitterness (3)
- confess sin
- ask God to gain the surrendered ground of our soul
- show mercy by forgiving our offender
anger is a ___-____ emotion
God-given emotion
definition of anger
normal involuntary reaction to displeasing situations or events
how must anger be controlled
by the Holy Spirit
when is anger uncontrolled
when the flesh or the soul seeks to manage this emotion
God’s anger is always…(4)
- justified
- directed at sin
- balanced
- show in coming
when is anger righteous (2)
- directed by sin
2. controlled by the Holy Spirit
God’s anger is…(7)
- controlled, with purpose
- not selfish
- expression of concern
- corrects/curtails behavior
- not to break up relationships
- at injustices
- directed toward disobedience
Man’s anger is…(7)
- uncontrolled, w/o patience
- selfish
- expression of indignation
- destroys the individual
- usually breaks and/or hinders relationships
- at violations at self
- directed at those that cross me
when is anger a sin (3)
- when emotion of man has greater influence than the Holy Spirit
- when the response of anger is an ungodly reaction
- when one controlled by anger gives praise to the devil
anger can come…(6)
- when we are not dealt with fairly
- when we see others treated improperly
- when we know the sins of others
- from the fear of losing our standing with others
- when we feel under pressure, inconvenienced, or interrupted
- from others when we expose sin
what does anger do to a person (8)
- seeks revenge
- bears grudges
- accuses falsely
- can make us smolder
- destroys like a flood
- brings sinful actions
- destroys friendships
- produces bitterness
what action must I take when feeling anger (4)
- handle skillfully
- emotion is to be slow in coming
- deal with it as you must with all emotions
- identify the source
rules for processing anger responsibly. Agree… (6)
- that anger is valid
- to allow the other to be angry
- that verbal/physical attacks are never appropriate
- to seek an explanation before passing judgement
- to seek a resolution
- to affirm your love for each other
depression (3)
- long-term condition
- hopelessness, sadness, unhappiness
- consequence of not strengthening faith
cause of depression - body
physical; fatigue, chemical imbalances
cause of depression - soul
psychological; mind, wrong-thinking
cause of depression - spirit
avenue for temptation
characteristics of depression (DEPRESS)
Disillusionment Energy loss Pleasures are lost Resigned hopelessness Exclusion Sleep patterns change Sense of Abandonment
disillusionment
disillusioned with circumstances
energy loss (physical)
lethargic, less motivation, lack of sleep or diet
pleasures are lost
not happy with pleasures from yesterday
resigned hopelessness
nothing is going to change
exclusion (isolation)
often push away those that want to help
sleep patterns change
insomnia or oversleeping