Know Yourself That You May Know God: Part 2 1 Samuel 17 The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Know Yourself that You May Know God Going Back in Order to Go Forward Journey Through the Wall

Know Yourself That You May Know God: Part 2 1 Samuel 17 Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath Grow into an Emotionally Mature Adult Go the Next Step to Develop a “Rule of Life”

FALSE SELF SYMPTOMS I say “yes” when I really mean “no.” I get depressed when people are upset with me. I have a need to be approved by others to feel good about myself. I act nice on the outside, but inside “I can’t stand you!” I often remain silent in order to “keep the peace.”

FALSE SELF SYMPTOMS I believe that if I make mistakes, I myself am a failure. I criticize others in order to feel better about myself. I avoid looking weak or foolish for not having the answer. I have to be doing something exceptional to feel alive. I have to be needed to feel alive.

FALSE SELF SYMPTOMS I am fearful and can’t take risks. I do what others want so they don’t get mad at me. I use knowledge and competence to cover my feelings of inadequacy. I want my children to behave well so others will think I am a good parent. I compare myself a lot to other people.

As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stepped out from his lines and shouted his usual defiance, and David heard it. When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. David asked the men standing near him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” 1 Samuel 17:23-24, 26

3 Obstacles Through Which David Cuts His Family (vv.28-31) Significant Others With Authority and Experience (vv. 32-33) Goliath (vv.41-44)

David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17: 39-40

Four Practical Principles to begin making the radical transition to living faithful to our true self in Christ Pay Attention to Your Interior Silence and Solitude Find Trusted Companions Move Out of Your Comfort Zone Pray for Courage

FALSE SELF SYMPTOMS I say “yes” when I really mean “no.” I get depressed when people are upset with me. I have a need to be approved by others to feel good about myself. I act nice on the outside, but inside “I can’t stand you!” I often remain silent in order to “keep the peace.”

FALSE SELF SYMPTOMS I believe that if I make mistakes, I myself am a failure. I criticize others in order to feel better about myself. I avoid looking weak or foolish for not having the answer. I have to be doing something exceptional to feel alive. I have to be needed to feel alive.

FALSE SELF SYMPTOMS I am fearful and can’t take risks. I do what others want so they don’t get mad at me. I use knowledge and competence to cover my feelings of inadequacy. I want my children to behave well so others will think I am a good parent. I compare myself a lot to other people.

3 Obstacles Through Which David Cuts His Family (vv.28-31) Significant Others With Authority and Experience (vv. 32-33) Goliath (vv.41-44)

He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3