The Emotional Self Caring for the Whole Person Created and presented by Charlie Brackett, Clarion Word Publishing

2 What are we? Menu Soul = Mental + Emotional 1 Thess 5:23

Discussion Menu My Emotional Self Psychological Views Emotions in the Bible Emotions and Sin How Emotions Work Controlling My Emotions

My Emotional Self Genesis 1:27; 3:6, 10, 16; 4:5, 7 We are made with soul and spirit in the image of God Genesis 1:27; 3:6, 10, 16; 4:5, 7 Ephesians 4:30 The Spirit of God has emotions Ephesians 4:30 God gave us emotions to motivate behavior and “flavor” our lives Luke 10:27 In the Bible, emotions are part of what is called “heart” or “soul” Luke 10:27 Ephesians 4:26; Matthew 6:25-34 God gave instructions in the Bible for controlling our emotions Ephesians 4:26; Matthew 6:25-34 Menu

My Emotional Self Psychologist are divided on which emotions are basic and how emotions work,... But, some things about emotions and their relationship to thoughts and behavior are known Menu

Various Psychological Views Menu Plutchik Acceptance, anger, anticipation, disgust, joy, fear, sadness, surprise Arnold Anger, aversion, courage, dejection, desire, despair, fear, hate, hope, love, sadness Ekman, Friesen, and Ellsworth Anger, disgust, fear, joy, sadness, surprise FrijdaDesire, happiness, interest, surprise, wonder, sorrow GrayRage and terror, anxiety, joy Izard Anger, contempt, disgust, distress, fear, guilt, interest, joy, shame, surprise JamesFear, grief, love, rage Theorist Basic Emotions

Menu McDougall Anger, disgust, elation, fear, subjection, tender-emotion, wonder MowrerPain, pleasure Oatley and Johnson- Laird Anger, disgust, anxiety, happiness, sadness PankseppExpectancy, fear, rage, panic ParrotLove, joy, surprise, anger, sadness, fear Tomkins Anger, interest, contempt, disgust, distress, fear, joy, shame, surprise WatsonFear, love, rage Weiner and GrahamHappiness, sadness Theorist Basic Emotions Various Psychological Views

One Theory of emotions Robert Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions consists of 8 basic emotions and 8 advanced emotions each composed of 2 basic ones. Plutchik, R. "The Nature of Emotions", ons Plutchik, R"The Nature of Emotions" ons Menu

Plutchik’s Emotions List Joy Sadness Trust Disgust Fear Anger Surprise Anticipation Menu Basic Opposites Advanced emotionComposed of...Advanced opposite OptimismAnticipationAnticipation + Joy Disappointmen t LoveJoyJoy + TruststRemorse SubmissionTrustTrust + FearContempt AweFearFear + Surpriserise Aggressivenes s DisappointmentSurpriseSurprise + SadnessOptimism RemorseSadnessSadness + DisgustLove ContemptDisgustDisgust + AngerSubmission Aggressivenes s AngerAnger + AnticipationipationAwe Advanced Plutchik, RPlutchik, R. "The Nature of Emotions", of Emotions",

Some Emotions in the Bible Love Joy Acceptance Sorrow Contentment Pride Hope Desire Trust Hate Sadness Anger Happiness Anxiety Envy Fear Satisfaction Doubt Menu

Emotions and Sin The mind and emotions are closely related; they are the “heart” and “soul” of a person The heart reveals our true nature and motivations Jeremiah 17:10 Generally, thoughts precede emotions. Proverbs 23:7 God intends that both thoughts and emotions obey His will Matthew 22:37 Menu

Thoughts and Emotions drive Behavior How Emotions Work Thoughts and Emotions drive Behavior Menu Anger Sadness Fear Guilt Godly training Worldly training Negative Emotions Positive Emotions Love Joy Contentment Pride Conscience “Heart” Thoughts 1 Timothy 1:5

Controlling My Emotions Take personal responsibility for my emotions Ezekiel 18 Feed the “heart” (mind and emotions) wholesome food. Matthew 12:33-35; 6:19-21 Allow emotions to fuel only Godly behavior. Never allow emotions to overrule truth. Jeremiah 17:9; John 8:32 When I sin, repent and seek God’s forgiveness. 1 John 1:8,9; John 1:29 Menu

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