Domestic violence exists in families because the offender believes the lie that physical force is the only way to settle conflicts and disputes. Another lie connected to family violence is that feelings of inferiority are caused other people. Eleanor Roosevelt stated, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
The perpetrator of family violence has to face their inferiority, which is linked closely to fear. This is difficult because it demands a change in how to cope with the pressures of life. Eleanor Roosevelt also believed, “You gain courage and confidence by doing what you think you cannot do.”
The opposite of inferiority is self-assurance, which is gained through trust in yourself and God’s word. David asked God to create in him a clean heart. God’s grace and mercy diminish the power of inferiority and replace it with faith strong enough for change. Ask God for courage to make this transition.
_________
I trust in God and am not
afraid; I praise him for what he has promised. What can a mere human being do
to me?
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