Battlefield of the Mind Chap 9-10

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Anyone at Bible Study group is welcome to jump in the series of swaps for this study -

This is a study on the book of "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer. Please read chapters 9-10 (A wandering, wondering Mind, and A Confused Mind). Read the scripture below before answering questions:

Chapter 9

1. Read 1 Peter 1:13 KJV

A. What does an inability to concentrate indicate?

B. What are some of the causes of an inability to concentrate?

2. Read Ecclesiastes 5:1

A. What does the expression "keep your foot" mean? What is it a warning against?

B. Give an example from your own life of a wandering mind.

C. How do you correct a wandering mind?

3. Read Mark 11:23,24

What is wrong with wondering?

Chapter 10

1. Read James 1:5-8

Why are wondering, doubt and confusion undesirable activities for us as Christians?

2. Read Matthew 16:8 KJV

A. Why are a large percentage of God's people admittedly confused?

B. What is "reasoning" and why shouldn't we rely on reasoning when God directs us to do something?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 2:14 KJV

A. What is the Christian alternative to reasoning in the mind?

B. Give an example from your own life of a struggle between the carnal mind and the spiritual man.

4. Read James 1:22

What are we to do when God speaks to us?

5. Read Proverbs 3:5; Romans 9:1

A. Why is excessive reasoning dangerous?

B. How did Paul know he was doing the right thing and not relying on his own reasoning?

6. Read 1 Corinthians 2:1,2

What was Paul's approach to reasoning and why is it a good example for us today?

Optional questions: Is there anything that you have read that you think is not consistent with scripture? / Is there anything you read that you don't understand?

You will have one week to read the 2 chapters and send your answers to your partners. Partners will depend on how many sign up, but for now I will put it to 4, and if more sign up I will up the partners! Please let me know if you have any questions.