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Discussion Guide

Voices | Silencing the Lies | Part 5

Tyler Minton
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October 13, 2024

Main Idea

Pastor Tyler's main idea was that our beliefs are foundational to our thoughts, emotions, and actions. He stressed that if our beliefs are rooted in lies, they will lead to unhealthy and destructive outcomes. Conversely, beliefs grounded in truth foster healthy feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. He encouraged us to examine our beliefs critically, confront the lies, and actively practice living in the truth to experience genuine transformation.

Scripture References

Luke 11:34-36, Matthew 7:17-20, Luke 13:6-9, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 139:23-24, 1 John 1:19, Hebrews 4:16, 1 John 1:6-7

How can we discern whether our beliefs are based on truth or lies?

If we try to change our behaviors without addressing the underlying beliefs, we're just chasing symptoms instead of tackling the root causes.

What are some projected lies you've encountered, and how have they affected you?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can we replace survival lies with the truth?

How does practicing living in the truth impact our daily lives?

What steps can we take to allow God to heal the areas we've been unwilling to confront?

What we're willing to feel, God is willing to heal. By avoiding the truth, we're also keeping God at a distance.

Summary

In 'Silencing the Voice of Lies,' Pastor Tyler Minton reminded us that our beliefs, whether based on truth or lies, have the power to shape our lives significantly. He taught us that healthy beliefs lead to positive outcomes, while lies can result in destructive patterns. Pastor Tyler used the metaphor of an iceberg to illustrate that dealing with surface behaviors without addressing underlying false beliefs is futile. He emphasized the importance of identifying and confronting lies, particularly those that are projected or used for survival, and replacing them with truth.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal any lies or false beliefs you may hold.

Confess any identified lies to Jesus and practice living in the truth daily.

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