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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Insecure and weak

Infant Jesus and John the Baptist, Museo del PradoImage via WikipediaInsecure and weak
It is important for us to realize that all men, underneath the surface, feel insecure and weak.  Reactions as far apart as striking out against others and crying out for help, both come from the same source, that is .

In Matthew 14 we have example of both these possible reactions of the fearful man.  Which of these reactions is shown by:

Peter in the water?
Herod with John the Baptist?
“Quality of Life” work requires that we know something about man himself as well as the Gospel.  The fearful man uses a series of Mental Adjustments to avoid facing a threatening environment.  Some of these adjustments are defensive and some are aggressive.  Read John 2:24-25.  Who is it that knows completely all of the adjustments which take place in the minds of men?

The knowledge of what takes place within the mind of man is called PSYCHOLOGY.  The word, Psychology means: "The science of the mind".  Although it was not called by this name in Jesus' day, it is very clear that Jesus Himself had a perfect knowledge of .

Psychology is not only the science of the mind.  It also includes the study of all human behavior.  However, our definition will be enough for you to remember right now.

Some believers are afraid of Psychology and think that Christians should stay away from such things.  But, the truth of the matter that leadership Psychology is very necessary today.  Here is three reasons for the study of Leadership Psychology:

Because many young people study psychology in high schools and colleges and we should be able to talk to them.
Because it is a study that helps us to know ourselves better and to understand others.
Because Jesus had a knowledge of psychology and used this knowledge to minister to people.
We shall now study five of the most important Psychological adjustments of man so that you will be able to understand yourself and help others.

Now, let's look at each of these Psychological adjustments.  The first one is...
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