S2E23 The dangers of confusing feelings with truth

Do you ever find yourself responding to someone or a scenario based on how you feel, rather than on reality? Emotions are not bad, or unbiblical, but responding out of our feelings can get us into a lot of trouble. Join Miss and Rach as they talk about their own issues in the area and the tools they've implemented to hold them accountable.

Show Notes:

1. There is nothing inherently wrong with feelings:
   1. Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
   2. Jesus displayed His emotions. He was overwhelmed (Matthew 26:37-38) He cried at the tomb of Lazarus. (John 11:35) There are several places where Jesus rejoiced.
   3. Psalm 2:4 says, “God sits in the heavens and laughs.”
2. Feelings are not the same as truth
   1. It’s dangerous territory when our feelings begin to replace reality, or be mistaken for truth. 
   2. We HAVE to be willing to challenge our feelings (and allow others to) when they begin to take priority over truth and reality. 
3. We cannot always trust our feelings
   1. Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” 
      1. Emotions would come under the heading, “your own understanding.” We should not allow our emotions to control our lives or our relationships with others.
   2. We are not to suppress our emotions but we must not trust them or allow them to control us. 
   3. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
   4. Phil 4:5a Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. 

Challenge: Evaluate yourself next time your feelings get big. Do you let yourself respond out of your feelings or do you wait for truth and clarity to come?