The VICTIM lives on lies, while the VICTOR operates on truth.

The victim absorbs the world’s lies, such as:

—“Whatever is uncomfortable is serious suffering and bad.”

—”I have to look out for number one, no one else will.”

—”I don’t like this rainy weather, it is terrible!”

—”When i don’t get my way, I have to fight for it.”

And then the victim may look for support of these lies in Scripture!

This is called isogesis,

In contrast, the Victor finds truth in Scripture

As Jesus said in John 8:28, “You will  know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

—“What the Lord allows He has a purpose for, so I will embrace this even if it is uncomfortable.”.

— “My purpose is to seek God’s Kingdom and He will care for me.”

— “I was hoping for a sunny day, but God will use this rain for good.”

— “If I don’t get my way, then I can trust God to have a better plan.”

All of these responses come out of Scripture, out of Truth,

and they bring freedom from anger, disappointment and complaining,

as well as self-centeredness, pride and cruelty.

To be a victim is to live in slavery to lies.

To be a victor is to live in freedom, joy and positiveness.

Freedom for the victor: