Biblical Counseling Insights

Life Discipleship Resources from Dr. Henry Brandt

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  • Changing Behavior
    • Overview
    • Dealing with Behavior Problems
    • Pride vs. Humility
    • Fear vs. Faith
    • Anger vs. Forgiveness
    • Overindulgence vs. Moderation
    • Immorality vs. Purity
    • Dissatisfaction vs. Contentment
    • Deceit vs. Honesty
    • Divisiveness vs. Harmony
    • Rebellion vs. Obedience
    • Irresponsibility vs. Diligence
  • Successful Marriage
    • Overview
    • Marriage Insights
      • Building Harmony in Marriage
      • Marriage Partnership
      • A Solid Foundation
      • Spirit-Filled Marriage
      • Who is the Leader?
      • Marriage God’s Way
      • Good Communication
      • An Inner Life for a Healthy Marriage
      • Marriage Boundaries
      • Escaping Difficult Situations
  • Living God’s Way
    • Heart Change
      • Find New Life in Christ
      • Acknowledge Sin
      • Offer Genuine Repentance
    • Personal Transformation
      • Walk in the Spirit
      • Think Biblically
      • Behave Obediently
    • Healthy Relationships
      • Resolve Anger
      • Build a Healthy Marriage
      • Raise Godly Children
    • Godly Leadership
      • Lead by Biblical Principles
      • Communicate Biblical Truth
      • Counsel Using Biblical Standards
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Lesson 1–Personal Peace

Study Assignment for Lesson 1

Take your Bible and look up each Scripture verse referred to in Lesson 1. From these verses make a list of the characteristics you would like to show in your life. Make another list of the things that should not be a part of your life. Keep these lists before you as reminders for your words and actions and as helps in seeking the guidance of the Lord in being the right kind of person.

Self-Check Test 1

How much have you learned?

Before taking this test read again the instructions and follow the SQ3R formula. You can also use the questions given in this test as a basis for reading, reciting, and reviewing the lesson.

In the space provided, mark the following statements “True” or “False.”

______ 1. Good marriage partners recognize their weaknesses and try to strengthen them.
______ 2. The first step to true peace is found in loving God and in telling Him so.
______ 3. Proper speech and behavior contribute to personal peace.
______ 4. Gentle words are sufficient for enforcing proper discipline of children.
______ 5. Under certain conditions, destructive criticism is a legitimate form of conversation.
______ 6. A polite, pleasing conversation is necessary if we are to have good relations with others.
______ 7. Anxiety, unrest and tension result from falling short of our own standards.
______ 8. Proper actions will eliminate a bad conscience.
______ 9. We must ignore criticisms others make of our actions in order to have personal peace.
______ 10. A person can live at peace with his neighbor even though he is at war with himself.

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Overview

  • Overview

Heart Change

  • Find New Life in Christ
  • Acknowledge Sin
  • Offer Genuine Repentance

Personal Transformation

  • Walk in the Spirit
  • Think Biblically
  • Behave Obediently

Healthy Relationships

  • Resolve Anger
  • Build a Healthy Marriage
  • Raise Godly Children

Godly Leadership

  • Lead by Biblical Principles
  • Communicate Biblical Truth
  • Counsel Using Biblical Standards

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