Conquering
Chemical Dependency
Step
4 – My Moral Inventory
“We make a
searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”
Memory verse:
Lamentations 3:40: “Let us examine and probe our ways, and let us
return to the Lord.”
Lesson 1: Why Take a Moral Inventory?
Q1. What is the
definition of “immoral”? Pg 72
Q2. What are the
benefits of taking a searching moral inventory? Pg 73
Q3. List some of
the problems that alcohol/drug dependency can cover up. Pg 74
Q4. What are some of the things you are struggling with? Pg 75
Q4. What are some of the things you are struggling with? Pg 75
Lesson 2: Dishonesty and Resentment
Q5. What two
concepts are essential to your recovery? Pg 75
Q6. List the
deceptions you have practiced in your addiction. Pg 76-79
Q7. What is the
definition of “true forgiveness?” Pg 79
Q8. What are
three good reasons to forgive the wrongs done to you? Pg 80
Lesson 3: Self-Pity and False Pride
Q9. Write out
Proverbs 29:23. Pg 81
Q10. List the
common characteristics associated with self-pity. Pg 82
Q11. List some
of the things you are thankful for. Pg 83
Q12. How does
false pride/false humility interfere with your recovery? Pg 83-84
Q13. Describe
how humility can be a sign of strength. Pg 86
Lesson 4: Criticism and Destructive Anger
Q14. What is
your motivation for criticizing other people? Pg 87
Q15. What should
criticism and destructive anger be replaced with? Pg 86
Q16. How does a
critical attitude affect your relationships, including your
relationship with God? Give an example from your own life. Pg 88
Lesson 5: Fear and Impatience
Q17. List your
fears that cripple you. Pg 91
Q18. Describe the way the listed fears control you. Pg 92
Q18. Describe the way the listed fears control you. Pg 92
Q19. Describe
how trusting God can help you deal with these fears. Pg 93
Q20. In what
ways are you impatient or impulsive? Pg 93
Lesson 6: Selfishness and Sex
Lesson 6: Selfishness and Sex
Q21. In the
parable on Pg 95 (left margin), why did God describe the rich man as
a fool?
Q22. Why should
we confine sexual activity to marriage? Pg 97
Q23. What actions are you making to achieve God’s goal for this area of your life? Pg 99
Q23. What actions are you making to achieve God’s goal for this area of your life? Pg 99
Summary:
Q19. What are
the major lessons you have learned as you progressed through this
step? (half page)