Watch the video above and talk about it with a group or mentor. Learn more.
We are influenced by our thoughts. The problem is that all of us deal with toxic thoughts. In this lesson, we learn how to overcome our toxic thoughts.
First, Identify Toxic Thoughts
Here are four types of toxic thoughts:
- Negative thoughts
- Fearful thoughts
- Unhappy thoughts
- Critical thoughts
But understanding toxic thoughts is only the first step.
Next, Stop Listening to Lies and Start Listening to God
Philippians 4:8 Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
God is telling us that we need to starting thinking differently, and that’s the last point.
Begin to Think Like God
Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God.
The more we listen to God through reading the Bible and learning about him in small group, the more we will start to think like God does. We will believe what’s true, and not a bunch of lies.
Discussion Questions:
- Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
- What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
- What do you spend the most time thinking about? Why?
- What are some common toxic thoughts that you have? What are some common toxic thoughts among your friends?
- What are some toxic lies that we believe?
- Read Philippians 4:8. What does God want us to be thinking about?
- Read Romans 12:2. List some of the toxic behaviors and customs of the world. What can we do to begin to think like God?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
