Chapter 8: Fear's Effect on Anger

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1.	What is STEP 8 towards anger managements?

2.	Fear implies ,
	and .

3.	The stage for many dysfunctional
	and
	is set by fear.

4.	Most of us identify fear in overly weak characteristics such as
	or or .

5.	Fear is not one-dimensional. It can be expressed by :
	a)
	b)
	c)
	d)

6.	The inner insecurity caused by fear inhibits us from living in the healthy ways we know we should. What does the Apostle Paul say about this in 2 Timothy 1:7?

7.	How is fear revealed in cover ups and phoniness?

8.	The most reliable way to identify fear is by:

9.	Defensiveness includes any
	intended to shield ourselves from perceived threats.

10.	Is it normal to have some defenses?
	Yes No
	Explain your answer.

11.	In John 16:33 what did Jesus say about the inevitability of threatening situations?

12.	Name three distinct categories of defense, which occur most commonly in personal relations.
	a)
	b)
	c)

13.	Define denial.

14.	Why is denial in most cases subconscious?

15.	The inherent fear in denial is that our
	or
	might be discovered and held against us.

16.	Read Mark 14:27-31 and in your own words explain how this biblical story illustrates denial.

17.	Define evasiveness.

18.	When we act evasively we are specifically choosing to avoid the responsibility of meeting problems head on because we assume that open
	or
	would be uncomfortable.

19.	Read 2 Samuel, Chapter 11, and in your own words explain how this biblical story illustrates evasiveness.

20.	Evasiveness is also a mark of personal
	and lack of
	in others.

21.	Define reversal.

22.	When we use the reversal techniques we assume others are out to get us, so we become

23.	Read Genesis 3:11-13 and in your own words explain how this biblical story illustrates reversal

24	Growing relationships need
	and ;
	that means we sometimes need to address flaws.

25.	What does James 5:16 say about this?
	a) (v. 16a)
	b) (v. 16b)
	c) (v. 16c)

26.	The opposite of fearful defense is open

27.	Define authenticity:

28.	In 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 what does the Apostle Paul state regarding the Corinthians authenticity?
	a) (v. 2)
	b) (v. 3)

29.	Being authentic does not require us to deny fears but that we erect

	and have little to .

30.	To be authentic we must like
	who we are.

31.	There are three reasons we struggle with fear.
	a)
	b)
	c)

32.	From the beginning, God ordained human relationships to be a haven and that each relationship functions to convey honor and respect to those involve. What are God’s words concerning this biblical truth? (Genesis 2:24)

33.	In Romans 14:19 what instructions are given by the Apostle Paul regarding our relationships with others?

34.	In relationships, God’s purpose is to underscore human

35.	What happens when we over interpret rejections?
	a)
	b)

36.	An ideal relationship creates security and is built upon
	,
	and

37.	exists because of the unknowns is other person’s personalities.

38.	If you can accept the idea that a person can have less than the highest motives in relating with you, you’ll not be shocked when a
	occurs.

39.	In Job 19:14 what were Job’s words as he accepted the reality of his disappointments?

40.	What decision does the psalmist make in Psalms 71:1?

41.	When we stop trying to control other’s “behind-the-scenes” feelings, we react less and are thus freed to initiate our own healthy

42.	In Psalms 119:133 what were the psalmist’s words of commitment to a healthy response pattern?

43.	In Psalms 56:4 how does the psalmist express his trust in God?

44.	When our emotions hinge on opinions of humans, we are fearful because we can never be sure when we might be
	or
	or

45.	How does a human-based image differ from a God-based self-image?
	a)
	b)

46.	Using the following Scriptures what steps can a person take toward developing an awakened mind?
	a) (Rom 8:1)
	b) (2 Cor. 5:19)

47.	With a self-image,
	we can live confidently in the knowledge that He can guide us through all relational or circumstantial pitfalls.

48.	Drawing upon God’s
	requires a God-focus rather than a human-focus.

49.	What commitment does the psalmist teach in Psalms 91:2?

50.	Discuss some ways a person can be more trusting in God?
	a)
	b)
	c)
	d)