Knowing why we do, what we do, is of very little value in resolving emotional issues. Knowing what purpose, a behavior serves, will likely bring much more valuable information, and produce a more lasting change. For example I love Jesus so I obey Him. A greater driving force is "disobedience brings pain" emphasis mine. That is what I have always told my children their entire life. To this day, they still remember that little saying. No doubt I will hear them say the very same little saying, to their children.
Some people don't want to rush, so behaviorally they prepare ahead of time. Others don't want to be held accountable, so behaviorally they avoid making commitments.
Some people don't want to rush, so behaviorally they prepare ahead of time. Others don't want to be held accountable, so behaviorally they avoid making commitments.
King David didn't deal with his son. Eventually King David's son dealt with him because he wanted his fathers attention. Abraham had an affair with Haggar because he listened to his wife? or because he too was tired of waiting for the promised son? or to keep the peace with the wife?
Find out what you are desiring by the behavior you are displaying, and you will learn a lot about yourself. Why do you do what you do?
Ask God to search your heart.
Find out what you are desiring by the behavior you are displaying, and you will learn a lot about yourself. Why do you do what you do?
Ask God to search your heart.
Psalm 51:10 (KJV) "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."
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