Want to break bad habits in your life? Try these tips.
Talking Points:
- Tip #1- Learn the basics. The formation of all habits follows a simple three step process: think, feel, do.
- Tip #2- Start thinking right. Recognize that emotions fuel our thoughts and choices.
- Tip #3- Relentlessly pursue the truth. Be active in replacing bad thoughts and emotions with God’s truth. John 8:32, 2 Corinthians 10:5
- Tip #4: Guard your heart. With truth at the foundation of your new desires and intentions, you can move on to dealing with your feelings. Proverbs 4:23
- Tip #5: Choose the better thing. Once you identify the right way to think and feel, put those into practice through new behaviors.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How has the think, feel, do worked in your life? Apply it to a habit you’ve developed over the years.
- Why are thoughts so powerful? How have your thoughts influenced your actions in the past?
- Read John 8:32. These are Jesus’ words. What truth (see Romans 5:6-11) is he talking about that sets us free? How can this verse apply to your bad habits?
- Read 2 Corinthians 10:5. What are some of the lies our culture tries to sell us? What do you think it means to make every thought obedient to Christ? What would that look like practically?
- Read Proverbs 4:23. What do you think it means to guard your heart? What happens when we allow our emotions to dictate our lives? How can our hearts lead us astray?
- Why is behavioral change necessary for beating bad habits?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
