Text by Joyce Meyer

85 Pages·2006·0.27 MB·English

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Text by Joyce Meyer

Workbook by Daniel G. Hiers, Ph.D.

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Therapon University: Validating People – One Degree at a Time
Copyright 2005
Daniel G. Hiers, Ph.D.
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Therapon University: Validating People – One Degree at a Time
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: The Importance of the Mind
Introduction 5
1. The Mind is the Battlefield 7
2. A Vital Necessity 11
3. Don’t Give Up! 13
4. Little by Little 15
5. Be Positive 17
6. Mind-Binding Spirits 21
7. Think About What You’re Thinking About 23
Part 2: Conditions of the Mind
Introduction 27
8. When Is My Mind Normal? 29
9. A Wandering, Wondering Mind 31
10. A Confused Mind 33
11. A Doubtful and Unbelieving Mind 37
12. An Anxious and Worried Mind 41
13. A Judgmental, Critical and Suspicious Mind 45
14. A Passive Mind 49
15. The Mind of Christ 53
Part 3: Wilderness Mentalities
Introduction 59
16. My future is determined by my past and my present. 61
17. I don’t want the responsibility. 63
18. I can’t take it if things are too hard! 67
19. I can’t help it – I want it now! 69
20. Don’t make me wait – I want it now! 71
21. It’s not my fault! 73
22. My life is so miserable. 75
23. I don’t deserve God’s blessings. 77
24. Why shouldn’t I be jealous? 81
25. I’m doing it my way. 83
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PART 1
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MIND
INTRODUCTION

1. According to Proverbs 23:7a, why are our thoughts so important? _______________

_____________________________________________________________________
2. The _____________________ is the leader or forerunner of all actions.
3. Describe the two opposing mindsets located within Romans 8:5.
a) __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
4. Our ________________________ are a direct result of our thoughts.
5. Many people’s problems are rooted in ___________________________ patterns that
actually produce the problems they experience in their lives.
6. ________________________ offers wrong thinking to everyone, but we do not have
to accept his offer.
7. How should we respond to Satan’s offers?
a) Ephesians 4:27: ____________________________________________________
b) James 4:7b: _______________________________________________________
8. What happens when we take a stand against the devil? ________________________

__________________________________________________________ (James 4:7c)
9. We must know the ______________________________ well enough to be able to
compare what is in our mind with what is in the mind of God.
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10. According to Psalm 119:11, why is it so important to know the Word of God? _____

_____________________________________________________________________
11. Read 2 Corinthians 10:5, and explain the measures we should take toward any
thought that attempts to exalt itself above the Word of God.
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
12. The mind is the _______________________________________.

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THE MIND IS THE BATTLEFIELD
1. Our warfare is not with other human beings, but with the devil and his demons.
Describe the different rankings of those demons, and the evil supernatural empire in
which they operate. (Ephesians 6:12)
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
2. List six facts found within John 8:44 regarding the devil.
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
d) __________________________________________________________________
e) __________________________________________________________________
f) __________________________________________________________________
3. One of the devil’s strong points is ________________________________.
4. Through careful strategy and cunning deceit, Satan attempts to set up _____________

__________________________ in our mind.
5. Give a definition for “stronghold.” ________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
6. What did the Apostle Paul record regarding our weapons of warfare in 2 Corinthians
10:4?
a) __________________________________________________________________
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b) __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
7. How are we to win the victory over the lies of Satan?
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
8. Name three spiritual weapons available to us as Christians.
a) __________________________________________________________________
b) __________________________________________________________________
c) __________________________________________________________________
9. ____________________ defeats the devil quicker than any other battle plan.
10. How would you define prayer? ___________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
11. With what should we fill our prayers? ______________________________________
12. What benefit is there in “abiding” (continuing) in God’s Word? _________________

_____________________________________________________________________
(John 8:32)
13. There is no reason for Christians to remain in bondage, because Jesus stands ready to
fulfill His promises. Discover within Luke 4:18 some of these promises.
a) __________________________________________________________ (vs. 18b)
b) __________________________________________________________ (vs. 18c)
c) __________________________________________________________ (vs. 18d)

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d) __________________________________________________________ (vs. 18e)
14. 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises us that God will not allow us to be ________________
beyond what we can bear, but with every temptation He will also provide the way of

_____________________________.
15. Satan knows well that if he can control our __________________________, he can

control our _________________________.

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