Are These 6 Lies Hurting Your Faith? Take this Self-Test to Find Out
Are These 6 Lies Hurting Your Faith? Take the Self-Test to Find Out
Many of us carry lies that quietly damage our faith—we’ve learned truth intellectually, but deep down, our hearts and daily lives are disconnected from what we intellectually know.
We often recognize truth intellectually, but it has not yet rooted itself in our hearts or shaped how we truly see ourselves. These lies can trap us in overwhelming shame, crushing isolation, exhausting self-performance, and a sense of deep shame and brokenness, leaving us to feel hopelessly stuck and disconnected—even while we affirm God’s grace and love in our minds.
This post invites you to uncover six common lies and offers biblical reflections to help transform these lies into freeing truths that heal the soul and renew the heart.
Spiritual Self-Check: Is Your Heart Aligned with Your Head?
Reflect honestly on each statement below and select the number that best describes your experience, where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree. This is a personal reflection tool to help you become more aware of where your heart may not yet fully embrace the truths you know. After completing the self-check, consider which areas you scored lower in as an invitation to meditate, pray, or seek support in that part of your faith journey.
Use this scale to answer each statement:
1 = Strongly Disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly Agree
I know I am forgiven through Christ’s blood (Ephesians 1:7), but I often live as if I am burdened by shame.
(1 2 3 4 5)I believe I belong in the body of Christ and the family of God, yet I frequently feel alone and isolated in the world.
(1 2 3 4 5)I understand that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by God (Psalm 139:14), but deep down, I sometimes feel like a mistake or broken.
(1 2 3 4 5)Although I know God has a plan and purpose for my life (Ephesians 2:10), I often live as if my life doesn’t really matter.
(1 2 3 4 5)I accept that I am who I am by God’s grace (1 Corinthians 15:10), but I still struggle with wanting to be someone else.
(1 2 3 4 5)I believe that grace has set me free (Ephesians 2:8-9), but I find myself trying to earn God’s favor and prove my worth through works or status.
(1 2 3 4 5)
Biblical Reflections Moving Truth from Your Head to Your Heart
Many of the struggles we face—shame, feelings of brokenness, and the longing for authentic connection—are common issues addressed in Christian counseling. These challenges often stem from wounds and false beliefs that can distort our self-view and hinder spiritual growth. As counselors and believers, we recognize that God's Word is more than just an idea; it is an anchor of truth that informs and shapes the healing process. When we align our hearts with biblical truths, we find the foundation and strength to move beyond the lies and into the freedom Christ offers. This self-assessment is designed to help you identify where your heart and mind may not yet be fully aligned with God's truth, which is essential in both counseling and spiritual growth. We now turn to six core biblical truths that speak directly to these common struggles.
Shame Despite Forgiveness
Though shame may loudly accuse us, Ephesians 1:7 reminds us that through Christ’s sacrifice, we have complete redemption and the full forgiveness of our sins: “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7 NIV) God’s grace is abundant and unending. When feelings of shame persist, invite the Holy Spirit to reveal this profound forgiveness deeply in your heart and to transform how you see yourself in light of God’s love and mercy.
Feeling Alone When You Belong
The Bible reminds us we are created in God’s image: “So God created mankind in his own image.” (Genesis 1:27a NIV) You are never truly alone. We were designed to be in an intimate relationship with God, our creator and with the people of God, the church.
Brokenness as God’s Masterpiece
Psalm 139:14 declares, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139:14 NIV) Though we may feel broken, Ephesians 2:10 calls you to remember you are God’s handiwork, stating, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Feeling Insignificant Despite Purpose
God has uniquely prepared good works for you as Ephesians 2:10 reassures, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10 NIV) There is meaning for your life. Our lives are meant to stretch beyond ourselves. This can be one of the most healing things we can do as our world gets bigger and our problems become worth the meaning tied to them.
Struggling to Be Authentic
1 Corinthians 15:10 celebrates that God made you to be you on purpose: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect.” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV) It is by God’s grace that you are what you are. God didn’t make you to be someone else, so you can stop pretending or faking or trying to be like someone you’re not. Allow God to begin to guide you to grow into the you that you were created to be.
Trying to Earn What We’ve Already Been Given
Ephesians 2:8-9 speaks clearly: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV) When you feel like you need to earn God’s love, remember that God loved us first. Our value is already secure because of the cross, because Jesus loves us enough to die for us—not because of striving to earn it. What we long for—love, value, acceptance—are already ours to live in as beloved children of God. Ask God to help move His grace from your head to your heart so it becomes the lens with which you see yourself and others.
Embracing Grace as You Move Forward
If you are experiencing any of these struggles, please know that you are not alone. These are deeply complex issues often intertwined with trauma, physical health, current circumstances, and many other factors. Change is rarely quick or simple—it’s not like flipping a switch. Every person’s journey is personal and unique. Sometimes the hardest step is simply recognizing the gap between head knowledge and heart belief and having the courage to take a first step forward.
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Remember, God’s grace meets you right where you are, and He is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you.
