Lies Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Week 3: Chapter 2 — Lies Women Believe About Themselves
Read Chapter 2 of Lies Women Believe. Key Scripture: Psalm 139:13–16; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17.
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The lies we believe about ourselves are often the ones we have heard so many times—from others, from culture, or from our own inner critic—that they feel more like facts than falsehoods. Come willing to have those 'facts' examined.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Nancy identifies lies such as: 'I'm not worth anything,' 'I need to love myself more before I can love others,' 'I can't help the way I am,' and 'I have to meet certain standards to feel good about myself.' Which of these have you encountered most frequently—in yourself or in women around you?
2.The author pushes back on the popular therapeutic idea that low self-esteem is the root of most personal problems and that what women need is more self-love. What is her alternative diagnosis, and do you find it convincing or difficult?
3.Nancy argues that the lie 'I can't help the way I am' is particularly destructive because it removes personal responsibility and closes the door to change. Where have you heard—or used—this reasoning? What does the gospel say about our capacity for real change?
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