Motives, Why Do I Do the Things I Do

People are complex. There is behavior that we see and motives that we don't. Behind the "what we do" of our lives is the "why we do it." Edward T. Welch challenges us to peer more closely into the "why." He insightfully reveals that, according to God's Word, the heart is the source of all human motivation. Our hearts contain motives such as: Pleasure, Happiness, Meaning, Power, Comfort, Control, Success, Peace, Freedom, Reputation, Respect, Love/Intimacy. Welch encourages us to ask questions to discover some of our deeper motives:
• What do we hope for, want, crave?
• What do you fear? What do you worry about?
• When do you say, "If only..."?

Publisher: P & R
Type: Booklet
ISBN: 9780875526928

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Edward T. Welch is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). He is author of a number of books, including When People Are Big and God Is Small and Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave.

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‘Once again, in miniature fashion, Dr. Ed Welch helps the reader understand his/her motives based on the true nature of the heart, and offers practical steps to achieve genuine biblical change through Jesus Christ. A good appetizer to his other writings like "Running Scared" and "What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?".’ Ross