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Taking a class titled "Breaking Free" and although I can not share the intimate discussions that happen within the sanctuary, I can share with you the written guidelines for you all to read and interpret and study and discuss on your own. For anyone who may need to get away from something. An old relationship, any hurt, any binding situation or past memory that is hindering your mind PLEASE READ AND DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK QUESTIONS.

 All RED words are my own personal thoughts, opinions and notes. All BLACK words are from the pre-written book.

Lesson 1: Why do we need to break free?

The past hurts, fears and wrong beliefs, we have developed character flaws that hold us back from becoming all that God intended for us to be. These issues have left open doors for Satan to bind us up and stunt our growth, never allowing us to reach full spiritual maturity.

Break Free From : Anger, bitterness, perversion, unforgiveness, betrayal, abandonment, addictions, abuse (physical, mental, emotional, sexual, spiritual) -
These issues become weights that slow us down. The "weights" remain in place until our issues have been identified and dealt with biblically. NOT IN OUR OWN WAY.
* READ - Hebrews 12:1

Break free from a bent character:
When we react to life by what we experienced or learned in the past, it may not be in a balanced, healthy way. This is because when we see life through the lens of our issues, we develop distorted views. Making our life choices based on those views develops a "bend" in our personal character.
*READ - 1 Corinthians 15:33
* exchange your issues with truths. "God reveals so He can heal."

TRAITS OF A BENT CHARACTER:
1. False Measure: a subtle manipulation for our own personal gain.
*Self gain - a personal spin on situations to make yourself look better and gain acceptance from others.
*We pretend to be (FLEX) something were not in order to impress others. why? 
*The heart of false measure is deception.
*READ - Proverbs 11:1
2. Double Mindedness: an inclination to waver back and forth in what we think and do.
*Centered on the fear of being rejected.
*makes you miserable, insecure and indecisive. 
*READ - James 1:6-8
3. Rebellion: showing defiance toward authority through action or attitude.
*Learn to submit to your authority!
*When you rebel, you're acting just like the enemy.
*READ - 1 Samuel 15:23
4. Pride: believing we are better than others and over evaluating our own opinions.
*COMMON in order to avoid rejection. 
*We all claim to know the Word and scripture yet we don't show it.
*THINK OF YOURSELF WITH SOBER JUDGEMENT!!!!
*READ - Romans 12:3 & Proverbs 18:2

HOW DO I BREAK FREE OF A BENT CHARACTER:
1. Recognize - acknowledge your personal issues and distorted views.
*Prayerfully recognize...
*READ - Galatians 5:22
2. Repent - Have an attitude of godly sorrow with a willingness to change.
*TURN AWAY! Ask GOD for forgiveness.
*Go BOLDLY! Don't half step through life because of your past and what or who is behind you.
*Own up to your actions. You only can handle your own part. You are only responsible for YOU not anyone else pr their actions towards or around you.
*READ - Hosea 13:9