“Fools will believe anything, but the wise
think about what they do.”
Proverbs 14:15 (NCV)
Every behavior is based on a belief.
If you act scared, it’s because you believe
scary thoughts at that moment. If you act resentful, it’s because you believe
you’ve been devalued, and so you’re going to defend yourself. If you’re acting
prideful, it may be because you believe you’re not good enough, so you’re
trying to compensate by being boastful.
If there is a behavior in your life you don’t
like, go to the source and change the thought behind it. God says in Haggai
1:5, “Carefully consider your ways!” (GW).
Ask yourself: Why do I act that way
with this person? Why do I act this way at work or school? Why do I act this
way with certain neighbors? What thought triggered that response? What
assumption is behind that action? What belief is beneath that behavior?
