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2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV

Not every battle is visible. Some of the greatest wars are fought quietly in our minds. Every day, thoughts shape the way we see ourselves, others, and even God. Left unchecked, lies can slowly become strongholds, and what began as a wound can eventually become an identity. But God has not left us powerless. Through His truth, He gives us the ability to confront the lies we believe and tear down the strongholds they create. Freedom begins when we stop blindly believing every thought that enters our mind and start measuring those thoughts against what God says is true.

1. Share a time when you were convinced you were right only to be completely wrong.

2. Read Genesis 3:1-8, 13, 16 & 2 Corinthians 11:3 — Pastor Ryan said that Satan could not force Eve to sin. Even though she was deceived by Satan she still bore responsibility for her choice. If today’s culture was the Judge of the events in Genesis 3, whom do you think they would punish?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 10:13- Since Satan cannot force us to sin, what does that mean when we are tempted?

4. How does the world fight social injustice? Read Proverbs 1:7; Jeremiah 22:13-17 & Micah 6:8 —How does God fight it?

5. Read Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 43:1; Romans 12:2 — What do these verses tell us about our identity and our ability to fight against Satan’s lies?

6. How do we fight pretensions (anything that contradicts what God says is true)?

       a. What does this mean for your devotional life?

7. Have you recently identified any strongholds in your mind? Anything that is repetitive and not in line with the word of God?

8. Is there a particular verse or promise of God that you hold onto when the lies in your mind are too loud?