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The Lies Men Believe (EP. 257)

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The Lies Men Believe (EP. 257)

“The enemy uses lies to derail you from God’s divine purpose in your life.” Ryan Z.

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This week, we continue the Challenges Men Face Series with a crucial discussion on “The Lies Men Believe.” From the very beginning, Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was derailed by believing a lie from Satan: “Did God really say that? Is that really who God is?” The enemy continues to use deceit to steer us away from God’s divine purpose in our lives. These lies hinder our journey with God and lead us astray, preventing us from fulfilling our calling as men.

Here are some of the prominent lies that men often fall victim to:

  • “I don’t have what it takes.”
  • “I need to earn my value from God.”
  • “I’ll never be as good as that guy.”
  • “I can do it by myself.”

To combat these lies effectively, consider practical steps:

  1. Confront the Lie: Recognize and confront the lie head-on. Don’t allow it to take root in your mind unchallenged.
  2. Seek Accountability: Surround yourself with godly men who can identify these lies and help you stay on track with God’s truth.
  3. Replace with God’s Truth: Replace the lie with the truth of God’s Word.
  4. Know Your Identity in Christ: Let this truth define you rather than the lies you hear or believe.
  5. Community: Build a community of godly men who will stand alongside you in life’s battles.

By actively confronting, correcting, and replacing these lies with God’s truth, we can overcome the obstacles that hinder our walk with God and embrace the fullness of our calling as men of God.

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SHOW NOTES:

    • This week we continue our Challenges Men Face Series with EP. 257, The Lies Men Believe
    • You don’t have to look very far in the Bible to see Satan at work in man
    • The very first thing that derailed Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was a lie they believed from the enemy
    • You can go back to the first man Adam to see what it means to be a man, and you you can go back to the first lie to see what it means to be deceived
    • Satan told Eve and Adam, “Did God really say that? Is that really who God is?”
    • Lie #2 that men believe – The first lie Satan told Adam, “Is God really looking out for you?”
    • These deep seeded, long held lies we believe, separate us from our relationship with God
    • We can fall in to both omission and deception
    • Sometimes we don’t believe the full truth and sometimes we believe a flat out falsity about who God is or who He’s called us to be
    • The lies that Satan tells us do not bring life but death
    • The enemy uses lies to derail you from God’s divine purpose in your life
    • These lies effect our walk with God and lead us down the wrong path
    • Lie #2 that men believe – “I don’t have what it takes – to be a good husband, father, leader, etc.”
    • Believe this lie actually means I don’t trust God enough
    • If you trust in God and follow Him, you will not end up anywhere he doesn’t want you to be
    • Romans 8:28 – God works all things together for his good
    • Lie #3 that men believe – ” I have to earn my value from God, I have to prove that I am worthy of his love.”
    • Being the man you were called to be doesn’t earn you extra points, it allows you to walk in the fulness of who God has called you to be
    • If I can understand who God is I don’t have to question why
    • God is who he says he is and he carries out his promises
    • Lie #4 that men believe – Comparison “I am not as talented as that guy or I’ll never be the dad that this guy is.”
    • Lie #5 that men believe – “I can do it by myself.”
    • It’s not manly to ask for help
    • We are afraid of how we may be perceived when we admit our weaknesses
    • What are practical steps to fighting the lies?
      • #1 – Confront the lie
      • #2 – Talk to other godly men about it
      • #3 – Replace the lie with God’s truth
    • When we look at the life of David, he made a lot of mistakes
    • But when he was confronted by godly men about them he course corrected
    • If you course correct when God reveals things through godly friends, that is a good thing
    • Satan is out to get you, and he does that through lies
    • Don’t let the lies that you hear become your identity
    • Know who God is and that YOU are a child of God
    • Surround yourself with godly men who go to war with you
    • If you are struggling in your role as a husband, father or leader, we would love to be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-us
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