Ungodly Beliefs (UGB)
or False Beliefs
We behave and live much of our
lives according to what we believe in
our hearts. (As a man thinketh…)
Some of what we believe is true but so
much is not.
Exposing some UGB and replacing
them with the Truth
Equipping you to deal with UGB as
they come up in your life
The Kylstra Model
Generational
Sins
Hurts that
we’ve
Experienced
(SOFC)
(SSH)
Problem: I
am an
alcoholic
Lies that
We Believe
(UGB)
Demonic
Activity
(DO)
Definitions
A BELIEF is a conviction, a persuasion, that we develop
and on which we base our life: our thoughts, words,
decisions and actions. A belief is not necessarily based
on facts but rather our interpretation of facts and
experiences that we have.
A GODLY (or True) BELIEF is a conviction that we hold
which is in agreement with God -- his word, character or
nature
AN UNGODLY BELIEF Is a conviction that is not in
accordance with God -- his word, character or his nature
A BELIEF SYSTEM is a collection of beliefs through
which we see, experience and interpret the world around
us. Tends to comprise both godly (true) and ungodly
beliefs (lies).
Be Transformed by the
Renewing of the Mind
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then
you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—
his good, pleasing and perfect will. - NIV
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but
let God transform you into a new person by changing the
way you think. Then you will know what God wants you
to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and
perfect his will really is.- NLT
As the Holy Spirit sanctifies our minds our belief system
will include fewer UGB and more GB
The goal is to be transformed into the image of Christ,
having only GB.
We live by what we believe
All of us live by what we believe, no matter
whether it is based upon truth or lies
The Truth creates the basis for Godly
belief systems in our thinking
Likewise, Lies create the basis for Ungodly
belief systems in our lives
The Typical Ungodly Belief
The typical ungodly belief is one that appears to
be absolutely true, based on the facts of our
experience, and yet is absolutely false based on
God’s word.
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No one loves me.
I am stupid/defective.
I am all alone.
God doesn’t love me.
However most UGB are not this absolute, but
rather a mixture of truth and error.
The dangerous UGB is the one that is well
hidden in our heart and subconscious that we
don’t think about but live our lives from anyway
How Are Ungodly Beliefs
Formed?
UGB originate primarily from three
sources:
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The natural or unredeemed mind
Family/Culture/Nationality
Experiences of hurt
Especially strong UGB’s are created in our
early childhood when our spirits are most
receptive and sensitive as we are being
formed
UGB from the Natural Mind
Rooted in our sinful nature. Our tendency
towards independence and pride.
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Looking out for number #1!
Captain of my own soul, master of my own
destiny
Asserting MY rights
These beliefs pervade our culture and are
humanistic in nature.
UGB from family/ cultural/
national heritage
Families/cultures/nations pass on beliefs
about almost everything: life, politics,
religion, education and relationships.
Families are belief shapers.
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Cultural/racial/national biases
“You’ve got to work hard for everything that
you get”
“All men are …”, “All women are …”
UGB from Experiences
Childhood hurts, traumas and negative experiences
make a very strong impression on us. E.g. a child whose
father misses all his ball games, or all his birthday parties
or is never there when the child needs help may form
UGB that sound like this:
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“I am not important because my dad does not have
time for me” or
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“My dad will not be there when I need him”
More serious UGB can come when a girl is sexually
abused by an uncle, for example.
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“Things would be better if I had not been born”
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“I must have done something wrong”
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“I am unworthy of honour and respect”.
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“I am damaged goods”
UGB from Experiences
If the foundation of our belief system that is laid
during our childhood is distorted then our life
which is built on that foundation will also be
distorted
In addition, the negative experiences that occur
during adult life can cause additional UGB to
form or they reinforce the ones we already have.
The worse kind of UGB are “I am” or identity
statements
The Belief Expectation Cycle
Words
Experience leads to the formation of our beliefs.
Our beliefs cause us to have certain
expectations and these expectations govern our
actions/behavior.
Our behavior affects the behavior/responses of
others.
This response then results in the expected
experience which reinforces our initial belief.
We need to appropriate the power of the cross
to stop the cycle and replace those lies with the
TRUTH.
Belief-Expectation Cycle
Diagram
4. Don’t even try
or very
lackadaisical
attempt
1. Dad repeated
said, “You will never
amount to
anything!”
4. Behaviour
1. Experience
3. Expectation
2. Belief
3. “I am going to
fail so why bother
even trying.”
2. “I am a
failure. I
will not
succeed”
Results of UGB
UGB by definition are unbelief
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They block our faith in God and the truth of
His promises.
We hinder or shut off Gods ability to bless us
because:
… without faith it is impossible to please God,
because anyone who comes to Him must believe
that He exists and the He rewards those who
earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11:6
UGB can undermine our
relationship with God
UGB can undermine the very basis of any
meaningful relationship with God.
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“No matter how hard I try, it will not be enough to
please God”
“God is waiting for me to make a mistake”
“God cares for others more than He cares for me”
We can end up never fulfilling the plan of God
for our lives because we succumb to fear based
on UGB
God’s Higher Level of Truth
In order for us to be transformed into the image of God
what is in our minds has to be changed so that it lines up
with God’s truth, not the “facts” of our experience.
First there are the facts. Facts are what actually
happened.
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The wreck happened, the person had a disease, the business
failed, etc.
Facts are true, based on our experience in the here and
now.
God’s truth: what He says about the situation is higher
than our reality
We are spiritual men and women and we can discern
spiritual truth based on what God has said. 1 Cor 2:1415
God’s Higher Level of Truth
Example:
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Apparent fact: I was a surprise to my parents
and I wasn’t really wanted.
Gods truth: He knew me in my mother’s
womb. He planned my life from day one.
There is a difference between believing
the reality of our circumstances and
believing Gods Eternal Truth. We don’t
deny the facts we learn to interpret those
facts through the grid of God’s Truth.
Writing Ungodly and Godly
Beliefs
Now that we have an understanding of the
dynamics of beliefs, how do we replace
UGB with GB?
Purpose of writing GB
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To clearly identify what God’s word says about
any issue so we can align our beliefs with
God’s. The written GB help us let go of the
UGB.
Procedure for Writing UGB &
GB
Identify UGB.
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Fears, worries, anger, resentments, hurts, unbelief,
doubts, bitterness and blaming are good indicators of
UGB
Write the UGB.
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Express the UGB as a statement. In approx. two to
three sentences. Make it clear and crisp to emphasize
the reality of the belief.
Write the GB.
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A good GB is a statement that agrees with what God’s
word says is true. We want to express the Godly way
of looking the core of that UGB. Ask Holy Spirit and
use scripture to help this process.
Procedure for Writing UGB &
GB
Fine tune.
Make sure that the new GB statement “fits” you.
Include statements such as “with Gods help” or “by His grace”. This
helps us make the transition so that the truth does not sound beyond
us but is attainable.
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UGB:
GB:
I will always be lonely
With Gods help, I will begin to reach out to others, and also
receive from them. He has design me to fit into His body.
It is important to mediate on the GB everyday for the next 30-40
days to renew the mind. It takes 30-40 days to break old habits
and create new ones. This is an essential factor in seeing
lasting freedom in your life.
Praying Through UGB
1. Confess the UGB
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Lord, I confess the sin of believing the lie
that………………………………………….
2. Forgive
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I forgive those who have contributed to my forming
this UGB. I ask you Lord to forgive me for receiving
this UGB, for living my life based on it and for any way
I have judged others because of it…
I receive your forgiveness Lord and on the basis of
your forgiveness, I choose to forgive myself for
believing this lie.
Praying Through UGB
3. Renounce
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I renounce and break agreement with this
UGB. I choose to accept, believe and receive
the GB that……………………….......................