55. Prisoners in unlocked cells, part 1

In this episode we discuss the subtlety and peril of having a victim mentality. It's something that we can all fall into if we're not paying attention, and, if we're not careful, such a mentality has the power to dominate our lives and color the way we see everything that happens around us.

Other episodes mentioned in this one:

Episode 12: His steadfast love endures forever
Episode 54: How to respond to pressure and stress

Scriptures referenced:

Psalm 107:6, 13, 19, 28
Psalm 107:8, 15, 21, 31
Psalm 138:3
Romans 12:2
Philippians 4:13
2 Peter 1:3-4
Romans 8:11
Joshua 6:26
1 Kings 16:34
1 Corinthians 13:11
Romans 3:4
Psalm 27
Psalm 18:29
Hebrews 13:5
Psalm 107:1
1 Samuel 16:14
Psalm 51:11
John 14:16
Psalm 20:7-8
Matthew 26:63
Hebrews 12:2
Philippians 2:5
1 Corinthians 2:16
2 Chronicles 16:12
Psalm 42:10-11
Romans 8:37
Romans 8:31
Romans 8:28-29
Philippians 4:6-7
Jeremiah 22:8-9
Jeremiah 32:14-15

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**

• Regarding the curse laid on anyone who would rebuild Jericho, note what the latter part of 1 Kings 16:34 says, "according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by Joshua the son of Nun". Notice that it was a word from the Lord spoken by Joshua. It originated with the Lord. He was the source of the power behind the pronouncement.
• When reading 1 Corinthians 13:11 I added the word "but" to emphasize the contrast, but "but" is not in the actual passage.
• The point I was making by quoting Romans 3:4 is that God and His Word are true, period. They are true regardless of everything else. If the truth of God bumps up against something we think, then it is we who need to adjust and correct to the Word of God and not the other way around.
• I paraphrased Philippians 4:6-7. It wasn't a direct quote.

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