Part 7: Wisdom For The Mind

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLT

Myths and Truths about Mental Health:

1. Myth 1: People of faith can never be depressed.
   1. Truth:  People of faith can have strongholds that affect their thinking, feelings, and actions. 2 Cor. 4:3-5
      1. We are in a real war. 2 Cor. 4:3
      2. We have God’s weapons of Truth to destroy lies. 2 Cor 4:4
      3. The strongholds are in our mind, and the challenge is to identify patterns of thought, and replace lies with truth over time. 2 Cor 4:5
2. Myth 2: People can just snap out of it, if they just try hard enough.
   1. Truth: Mental strongholds can take time to break, and can have spiritual, emotional, and physical dynamics. John 10:10
   2. Integrative Evidence Based Approach: Timothy R. Jennings, MD
      1. Scripture: 2 Tim 3:16, John 8:31-32
      2. Nature: Rom. 1:20, Col. 1:16
      3. Experience: Psalm 34:8, John 20:27
3. APPLICATION:
   1. Be a friend, not a fixer.
   2. Be a trustworthy confidante.
   3. Encourage professional help.

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for part 8 in our “Key to Life” series as we learn about wisdom for success and thriving in life. Hope to see you Sunday!
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