Living Blinded

A blinding force is at work

“ The god of this age has blinded the minds

of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the

light of the gospel of the glory of Christ,

who is the image of God.” (2 Cor 4:4)

Living Blinded

Bring to light your false set of beliefs

Living Blinded

Denial:

1) Unwillingness to believe the truth

Living Blinded

Denial:

1) Unwillingness to believe the truth

2) False system of beliefs

Living Blinded

Denial:

1) Unwillingness to believe the truth

2) False system of beliefs

3) Commitment to overrule reality

Living Blinded

Faces of Denial:

Simple Diversion

Minimising Bargaining

Rationalizing Passivity

Intellectualizing Hostility

Blaming

Living Blinded

See your life-story in light of truth

Living Blinded

1) Stop pretending to be God

Living Blinded

1) Stop pretending to be God

2) Admit you need for help

Living Blinded

1) Stop pretending to be God

2) Admit you need for help

3) Believe your life-story is unfolding

Living Blinded

1) Stop pretending to be God

2) Admit you need for help

3) Believe your life-story is unfolding

4) Leverage pain to work for you

Living Blinded

Reflection: The greatest struggle, issue or pain... My favourite form of denial is... The truth God is impressing upon me is...