Your Feelings are Lying to You

All day, we are fed truths and lies from every direction. A TV show can cause us to become sad (The Walking Dead, anyone?). A conversation with a friend can leave you feeling like your husband isn’t nearly as sweet as hers. The magazine rack at the store can make you feel less attractive. So many things feed into our emotions. When unwanted or sinful feelings arise, we must hold them up to the truth found in God’s word.

Feelings. They are the devil, am I right? Okay, no not really. Feelings can actually be a blessing in many ways, though they often feel like a nuisance. What would it be like to experience feelings apart from the fall? To experience love in it’s purest form, or the closeness of a relationship without fear of being hurt. […]