Discipleship Paper

Abstract

The content of this paper explores three topics that are important to anyone who may be struggling in any area of their lives. I will discuss how bitterness is an evil spirit that invades the heart, and causes the person to find ugly in all things. Satan uses bitter people to gain access into our churches, but if we have a forgiving heart; it keeps the door closed to the devil. Pride is another area the Christians must overcome. We should keep God first in everything and understand we are nothing without Him. Both of these topics and many other hindrances can be defeated if we learn to keep out minds stayed on God. While Satan tries to present false beliefs in our minds, we should constantly study God’s word so that we know the truth about Him and ourselves.

Introduction

Discipleship is taking on attributes of a teacher. In studying life of Jesus Christ; He teaches that he bought us life and life more abundantly. With that; life presents us many things that could possibly cause bitterness and pride to infiltrate our spirit. This causes ungodly thinking. These themes can cause disarray in our lives as well; if we do not have a relationship with God. We allow Satan to come in and take over situations in our lives. We as Christian Counselors have to be strong and knowledgeable in the word of God; in order to help those in need, and to help us continue our journey with the Lord as well. Therefore, we cannot have the mind of Christ. This paper will take a look at how these three themes must be conquered while counseling and displaying true discipleship.

Overcoming Bitterness

Dr. Anderson’s theme of Overcoming Bitterness gives us the reason why so many people are carrying around bitterness; not forgiving. As counselors, the importance of forgiveness must be stressed to the counselee. Helping then understands how our Heavenly Father forgives us all and they should extend the same kindness towards anyone who has wronged...