12 Common Defense Mechanisms and How the Bible Teaches Us to Respond
Have you ever caught yourself making excuses, avoiding hard truths, or overreacting in moments of stress? These are often defense mechanisms—psychological strategies we use (often unconsciously) to protect ourselves from emotional pain, guilt, or fear. While they may help us cope in the short term, over time they can block healing, damage relationships, and keep us from living fully in God’s truth.
Covetousness and Comparison: A Biblical Look at the Root of it All
In today’s digital age, scrolling has become second nature. We wake up and reach for our phones, only to be greeted with a flood of images—curated vacations, luxury purchases, perfect bodies, and highlight reels of other people’s lives. While social media can connect us, it also feeds something dangerous that Scripture warns about: covetousness.
Giving into Temptation: A Biblical Warning from James 1:14–15
Temptation is something every believer faces. From the beginning of time, humanity has struggled with the pull of desire, the lure of what looks good in the moment but leads to regret later. James 1:14–15 paints a sobering picture: giving into temptation is not just a harmless stumble. It’s a dangerous progression that leads to sin, and ultimately, to spiritual death. In this post, we’ll break down the warning in James 1:14–15, why it matters for Christians today, and how we can resist temptation by relying on God’s strength.
Fully Surrendering to Jesus: Trusting God’s Plan
Discover what it truly means to Fully Surrender to Jesus and Trust God’s Plan—especially when life doesn’t make sense. This powerful faith-based guide breaks down daily surrender, spiritual maturity, and how Romans 8:28 reminds us that God is always working for our good, even in the unknown.
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12 Common Defense Mechanisms and How the Bible Teaches Us to Respond
Have you ever caught yourself making excuses, avoiding hard truths, or overreacting in moments of stress? These are often defense mechanisms—psychological strategies we use (often unconsciously) to protect ourselves from emotional pain, guilt, or fear. While they may help us cope in the short term, over time they can block healing, damage relationships, and keep us from living fully in God’s truth.
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“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you”. –Matthew 6:33
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Everything Up, Starts Down: Book of Ecclesiastes
In this post, we delve into the Book of Ecclesiastes, where Solomon wrote several life lessons and mindsets that help us to better understand that faith is required for our walk with Christ—not just for the initial acceptance of Salvation, but also in helping us steer our focus off of ourselves and entirely on Jesus. Everything Up, Starts Down speaks to the many things in life that first start from a lowly, humble place before it’s ever exalted by God. May we place our thoughts on the fact that faith is only proven by God and not principles and systems that we so heavily rely on.