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Victory Over the Darkness [Study Guide Edition]
This study takes the key theme of the best-selling book, Victory Over the Darkness one step further. For small groups or individuals, thought-provoking personal reflection questions and applications for each chapter of the book will help readers grow in the strength and truth of their powerful identity in Jesus Christ. Readers will learn to recognize and ward off Satan's attacks while growing closer and walking in the joy of the Lord.
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160 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2000
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Neil T. Anderson
261 books289 followersNEIL T. ANDERSON is founder and president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He was formerly the chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot School of Theology. He holds five degrees from Talbot, Pepperdine University and Arizona State University and Arizona State University and has authored several bestselling books on spiritual freedom, including Victory Over the Darkness and The Bondage Breaker.
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December 5, 2018
This was so good after reading it I feel like I need to read it again.
Spoiler notes from what I found valuable, and I'm missing so much:
Emotional suppression is not good. It's unhealthy for you.
Indiscriminate expression is not good. It's not good for them.
Read Psalms 109
Emotional honesty is key. Admitting you had a rough day can allow others to help you.
For example, if a husband comes home from work and had a rough day and was honest about it.
His wife could respond by allowing him to take a few minutes in the back room and she'd hold off the kids.
Reactions are key. If you respond to an innocent comment it can create problems.
Responding in kindness is Christ like. One thing he doesn't touch on in this book,
is when someone doesn't react in a helpful way. When we make a request and it is not fulfilled,
it is important to do our best even when we are not in the best of moods to react like Christ would.
Not in anger. This I have to admit is extremely hard for me and one to work on.
In a similar vain he talks about judgement.
When you judge someone's character it is like rejecting them.
Instead you should only ever point out when they did something wrong.
For example; a father should not call his son a liar, that would not go well. This is judgement.
Instead he should point out that his son just told a lie. That is observation.
If you attack someones character they can't instantly change.
But if you point out a behavior they can own up to it.
That doesn't make it easy though. It is still so difficult for people (including me) to admit that it is, my fault.
That explains why it is literally impossible to admit you have a character flaw when someone attacks your character.
Something else he doesn't touch on is what happens if someone doesn't own up to the behavior.
I believe at that point it is between God and them and we can only do our best to show people where they can grow.
But we cannot make them grow.
It's easy to point out character defects for people; that's why we aren't supposed to.
If anyone does that to me, the best thing I can do is not become defensive.
This is Christ like; Christ stood in front of his accusers in silence and did not defend Himself. He was also perfect. So even though when I'm attacked, I can probably learn from it anyway.
Wow this is convicting, I've justified myself in my judging people's characters by thinking I was helping.
I thought I was helping them learn how they could be better and improve. Probably did more damage than good.
It's funny, I think Chapter 12 and 13 are in the wrong order for me.
Chapter 12 talks about forgiveness. Chapter 13 is about the judging of peoples characters.
In my case I should forgive the silly little things instead of holding bitterness.
Else I react by pointing out character flaws that hurt me.
God can give you beauty for your ashes; he can trade the thing for something wonderful.
How can I refuse such an offer as this.
Spoiler notes from what I found valuable, and I'm missing so much:
Emotional suppression is not good. It's unhealthy for you.
Indiscriminate expression is not good. It's not good for them.
Read Psalms 109
Emotional honesty is key. Admitting you had a rough day can allow others to help you.
For example, if a husband comes home from work and had a rough day and was honest about it.
His wife could respond by allowing him to take a few minutes in the back room and she'd hold off the kids.
Reactions are key. If you respond to an innocent comment it can create problems.
Responding in kindness is Christ like. One thing he doesn't touch on in this book,
is when someone doesn't react in a helpful way. When we make a request and it is not fulfilled,
it is important to do our best even when we are not in the best of moods to react like Christ would.
Not in anger. This I have to admit is extremely hard for me and one to work on.
In a similar vain he talks about judgement.
When you judge someone's character it is like rejecting them.
Instead you should only ever point out when they did something wrong.
For example; a father should not call his son a liar, that would not go well. This is judgement.
Instead he should point out that his son just told a lie. That is observation.
If you attack someones character they can't instantly change.
But if you point out a behavior they can own up to it.
That doesn't make it easy though. It is still so difficult for people (including me) to admit that it is, my fault.
That explains why it is literally impossible to admit you have a character flaw when someone attacks your character.
Something else he doesn't touch on is what happens if someone doesn't own up to the behavior.
I believe at that point it is between God and them and we can only do our best to show people where they can grow.
But we cannot make them grow.
It's easy to point out character defects for people; that's why we aren't supposed to.
If anyone does that to me, the best thing I can do is not become defensive.
This is Christ like; Christ stood in front of his accusers in silence and did not defend Himself. He was also perfect. So even though when I'm attacked, I can probably learn from it anyway.
Wow this is convicting, I've justified myself in my judging people's characters by thinking I was helping.
I thought I was helping them learn how they could be better and improve. Probably did more damage than good.
It's funny, I think Chapter 12 and 13 are in the wrong order for me.
Chapter 12 talks about forgiveness. Chapter 13 is about the judging of peoples characters.
In my case I should forgive the silly little things instead of holding bitterness.
Else I react by pointing out character flaws that hurt me.
God can give you beauty for your ashes; he can trade the thing for something wonderful.
How can I refuse such an offer as this.
June 12, 2021
freedom in Christ
I am so blessed from all the true provided on these books series. thank you for your time and effort’s.
I am so blessed from all the true provided on these books series. thank you for your time and effort’s.
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