A woman who does and does not have sound thinking….. by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
A woman who does have sound thinking:
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is restrained in:
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her thoughts
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her tongue
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her eating
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her spending
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her reactions
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is calm under pressure
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is purposeful in the use of her time
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is a good steward
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is morally chaste
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has a well-ordered life
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show good judgment
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doesn’t “lose it” under pressure
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responds in faith versus fear
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guards her heart and mind
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evaluates what she reads or hears in light of Scripture
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is mentally disciplined
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resists temptation
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shows delayed gratification
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demonstrates others-centered living
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is diligent and faithful in her responsibilities
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is intentional
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is modest in dress and behavior
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hopes in God
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gives thanks in all things
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makes wise, biblical decisions
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prays
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demonstrates the Spirit controlling her flesh
A woman who does not have sound thinking:
- is impulsive
- lacks discretion
- follows worldly philosophies
- is driven by her flesh
- lacks follow-through
- is self-centered
- is discontented
- has emotions controlled by circumstances
- seeks escapism from problems
- is easily provoked
- falls apart in a crisis
- easily loses hope
- says whatever she thinks without thinking first
- is highly opinionated
- speaks roughly with profane or crass talk
- is overly concerned about what other people think
- has unpredictable behavior
- is morally careless
- procrastinates
- is given to extremes
- is a pleasure seeker
- is easily distracted
- yields easily to temptation
- struggles to develop consistent life disciplines
- enjoys mindless entertainment
- looks for the easy way out
- thinks about the short-term rather than the long-term
- is demanding
- fritters away time
- makes decisions based on what is easiest
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