Bring Your Emotions Under Control

Lesson 2

Chapter 1 - Lesson 2: "Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled."

I. Jesus' Command Concerning Troubled Hearts 

Key Verse: John 14:1 

A. Jesus spoke these words on the night before His crucifixion. 
B. His statement was not a suggestion but a command. 
C. Believers are instructed not to allow their hearts to become troubled. 

  • Scripture: 

    • John 14:1 (KJV) 
      "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." 

II. The Command Was Given During a Time of Great Trial 

A. Jesus was not speaking during a season of peace and prosperity. 
B. The disciples were about to face one of the greatest trials of their lives. 
C. They would witness the arrest, crucifixion, and apparent defeat of Jesus. 
D. They would not fully understand God's plan during that difficult time. 

III. Believers Are Responsible for Their Emotional Responses 

A. Many people believe they are responsible for their emotions only when life is going well. 
B. During severe difficulties, people often think they have no control over their feelings. 
C. Jesus' command reveals that believers have a responsibility regarding their emotional condition. 

IV. God's Commands Reveal Our Ability Through Him 

A. Jesus would not command something impossible to obey. 
B. The disciples had the ability to keep their hearts from being troubled. 
C. Although they failed, Jesus forgave, comforted, and restored them. 
D. God's best was for them to trust Him and remain at peace. 

V. Rejecting the Lie of Emotional Helplessness 

A. Victory over emotions begins by rejecting the belief that we have no control over them. 
B. Emotions are not merely uncontrollable reactions. 
C. Human beings are not governed solely by circumstances. 
D. We possess God-given authority and the power of choice. 

VI. Created in God's Image With the Power to Choose 

Key Verse: Deuteronomy 30:19 

A. God created mankind with the ability to make choices. 
B. We can choose life, faith, trust, and obedience. 
C. Our emotions do not have to rule us. 

  • Scripture: 

    • Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV) 
      "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:" 

VII. Exercising Authority Over Emotions Through Christ 

A. Believers have authority through Jesus Christ. 
B. We are called to walk in that authority daily. 
C. Feelings should be submitted to God's truth rather than circumstances. 
D. Emotional stability comes from trusting the Lord and choosing His perspective. 

Main Lesson Truth 

Jesus commands believers not to allow their hearts to be troubled, even in the midst of severe trials. Because we are created in God's image and have the power of choice, we can exercise our authority through Christ to govern our emotions, trust God, and walk in peace rather than being controlled by circumstances. 

Inspired by Andrew Wommack’s book - Harnessing Your Emotions

Discipleship Practical Questions & Answers

  • Jesus commanded His disciples, "Let not your heart be troubled" (John 14:1).

  • It was a command, showing that believers are responsible for guarding their hearts and emotions.

  • Jesus gave this command on the night before His crucifixion, just before His disciples would face a great trial.

  • They were about to witness Jesus' arrest, crucifixion, and what appeared to be the destruction of everything they had hoped for and believed in.

  • It demonstrates that God's peace is available even in the most challenging circumstances and that believers can choose to trust Him.

  • Because God does not command people to do something without also giving them the ability and grace to obey.

  • No. They struggled and failed at times, but Jesus forgave, comforted, and restored them.

  • The lie that they have no authority or control over their emotions.

  • People are created in the image of God and have the power of choice rather than simply reacting to their environment.

  • By exercising the authority they have through Jesus Christ, trusting God's Word, and choosing faith over fear and peace over worry. (Read Deuteronomy 30:19) God said, “Therefore choice life.”

Scriptures (KJV) 

John 14:1 (KJV) 

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." 

Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV) 

"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:"

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