This class will help students recognize & counter with the truth the predominant lies in their culture that significantly limit the development of people & their communities. First developed by FHI.

2. South East Asian Theological Schools, Inc. SEATS Schools of Mission Discipling Leaders Building Nations Missional Discipleship www.facebook.com/seatsinc

3. SEATS Missional Discipleship Program SOM-11 Understanding Jesus Matthew SOM-12 Understanding Jesus - Mark SOM-13 Understanding Jesus - Luke SOM-14 Understanding Jesus - John SOM-15 Discipleship SOM-16 Hermeneutics of Money SOM-17 8 Principles of Being Like Jesus SOM-18 Jesus, Mission, & Church SOM-19 Truth & Transformation SOM-10

4. Homework

5. SOM-EL 19 Truth & Transformation SOM-EL-19-01 Truth & Lies This class will help students recognize & counter with the truth the predominant lies in their culture that significantly limit the development of people & their communities. First developed by Food for the Hungry International

7. Be imitators (1Co 11:1; 1Th 1:5,6)Life of contemplation, prayer, growing in the Word, constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, doing His will Faithful & fruitful in vocational calling So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. "And remember that I am always with you until the end of time." (Mat 28:19-20) “Tularan ninyo ako, gaya ng pagtulad ko kay Cristo.” (1Co 11:1) “Nakita ninyo kung paano kami namuhay sa inyong piling – ito’y ginagawa namin para sa inyong kabutihan. Tinularan ninyo kami, at ang Panginoon.” (1Th 1:5,6) This is to continue until all of us are united in our faith & in our knowledge about God's Son, until we become mature, until we measure up to Christ, who is the standard. (Eph 4:13)

8. Truth vsLies What is the truth that your people know & practice? * All truth is God’s Truth * What are the lies in your culture? What are the truths that counteract those lies?

9. Example Biblical Principles God created Man & Woman to govern creation Work is Holy (to be for the Glory of God) History is going somewhere Abundance is to be created & stewarded Here are some examples of some important truths for the Maya culture in Guatemala The following slides show the counterfeit lie in the Mayan culture & how & what this truth restores.

10. God Created Man & Woman to Govern Earth Lies God has no authority over creation mankind is subject to nature Restores proper authority Relationship with creation

11. Work is Holy (set apart for God) Lies Work is a curse – it should be avoided as much as possible It doesn’t matter how well I do my job, as long as my boss pays me. Work is an obligation Born poor, so have to work hard Restores Purpose of Life to glorify God work & care for the earth (stewardship) Productivity Excellence

12. History is going somewhere Lies There is no point in life There is no plan (nor any divine plan) There is no special plan for me – I’m just another cog in the machine History just repeats itself I create my own purpose Destiny controls my life Restores Plans of God for my life - God controls my life Purpose Life Hope

13. Abundance is to be created & stewarded Lies Fatalism The pie only has so many slices. There is not enough in the world for everyone, so I need to get what I can now – greed Selfishness Laziness (not willing to think through solutions) Wastefulness Restores Productivity, care for Creation Stewardship Management of resources

14. Man & Woman are created in God’s Image Lies Women are less valuable than men Men are stronger & so have authority over all women Because women are not as worthwhile, man can do as he pleases to her All characteristics of God are masculine Restores Value of Woman Relationship between man & woman Mutual respect Teamwork God’s feminine qualities

15. Counterfeit Principles God’s Principles A good leader is like a king who exercises dominion & authority over followers. Leadership is motivated by a desire for self-advancement, or to advance the agenda of one’s community, party, or people. A good leader is proud & sees himself as important. A good leader supervises. A good leader loves his position of leadership. A good leader guards his power. A good leader is harsh & demanding. A good leader is a shepherd, both guiding & serving others. Leadership is motivated by a desire to glorify God, advance his kingdom, serve others, shepherd others, & lead them to God’s intentions for all areas of their lives. A good leader is humble & sees others as more important than himself. A good leader leads by example & serves. A good leader loves the people he serves & is not position-conscious. A good leader empowers others. A good leader is encouraging & forgiving.

16. Truth & Lies What are Biblical Truths (Principles) which your culture understands & puts into practice? List 5. What are the Falsehoods (Lies, Counterfeit beliefs) that your culture believes & practices? List 5. Think about what are the beliefs that hinder the community from growing & living as God would have them live. What are the beliefs that are barriers to their developing the potential that God has given them? What are the Truths that oppose these lies?

17. Truth & Lies Fake “truth” Truth has been poorly represented by Christians throughout history. What is the motivation behind what we teach?

18. Truth & Lies “be nice” “Peace” “love” “go to school - get a good education” “Jesus loves you & so do I”

19. Truth & Lies A truth taken to an extreme will still be truth.

20. Truth & Lies What is our responsibility with truth? How do we discover it?