Not every thought is from God, and not every thought deserves your agreement. In this episode of A Church in Flux: The Podcast, Paul Purifoy explains how to discern the voice of God from anxious thoughts, cultural pressure, human fear, and the accusations of the enemy. If you have struggled with negative thoughts, shame, comparison, anxiety, or hopelessness, this biblical teaching will help you examine what is governing your mind. Paul identifies five destructive thought patterns: the Catastrophic Script, the Identity Assassin, the Cultural Mold, the Distorting Mirror, and the Unjust Judge. Then he walks through a practical five-step process for renewing your mind: Notice the thought, Test it against God’s Word, Name its source, Replace the lie with truth, and Act on that truth. Romans 12:2 calls believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Second Corinthians 10:5 teaches us to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. You do not have to believe every thought that enters your mind. You can learn to recognize the lie, hear the voice of truth, and let Jesus Christ govern your thinking. Which destructive thought pattern have you recognized in your own life? Share it in the comments. Naming the lie may also encourage someone fighting the same battle. Visit https://paulpurifoy.com to subscribe and receive the free eBook, When Life Makes You Question: Is There a God? You can also learn more about Paul’s newest book, Evolving Calling: A Journey Through the Fivefold Ministry. Purchase on the website, Amazon, you favorite/local bookstore, or request at your local library. LISTEN TO A CHURCH IN FLUX: THE PODCAST #RenewYourMind #TakeEveryThoughtCaptive #VoiceOfGod #SpiritualDiscernment #ChristianMindset #FaithOverFear #IdentityInChrist #BibleTeaching #ChristianMotivation #AChurchInFlux #PaulPurifoy #PaulPurifoyMinistries Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 0SAEGJZD5GEQZNL2 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This video and the content of A Church in Flux: The Podcast are provided for general biblical teaching, spiritual encouragement, and educational purposes only. They are not intended to provide medical, psychiatric, psychological, counseling, therapeutic, legal, or other professional advice and should not be used as a substitute for care from a qualified professional. This content is not intended to diagnose, explain, or determine the cause of mental-health symptoms, including persistent anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, hallucinations, hearing literal voices, delusions, trauma-related symptoms, or other psychological or medical conditions. Paul Purifoy and Paul Purifoy Ministries do not diagnose mental-health conditions or recommend that anyone discontinue, alter, or avoid medication, counseling, psychiatric treatment, medical care, or other professional treatment based upon this video. If you are experiencing persistent, severe, frightening, or disruptive thoughts, emotions, perceptions, or other symptoms, please consult a qualified physician or licensed mental-health professional. Prayer, Scripture, pastoral care, and Christian community can be meaningful sources of spiritual support, but they should not be treated as replacements for appropriate medical or mental-health evaluation and treatment when such care is needed. If you are in immediate danger, believe you may harm yourself or someone else, or are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in the United States and experiencing emotional distress or a mental-health or suicidal crisis, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
