personal or environmental factors that influence behavior. In the final analysis, however, what one affirms as truth must be consistent with and not contrary to the Bible. There is no substitute for knowing the Bible in order to live successfully. God works through the biblically enlightened mind. CHOICES The second element encouraging transforming growth is choice. Acting on the truth enables living the truth. The Bible is full of commands. They are both positive and negative, and they occur in
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