Bill Gothard

Strongholds of Bitterness Understanding Why God Allows Conflict Tracing Abnormal Social Developments Avoiding Four Types of Suicide Regaining Surrendered Ground on the Battleground of the Soul

The Principle of Authority Discerning God’s guidance Arranging myself under structures of authority Cooperating with God-given authorities to develop character Defining roles of the husband and wife in marriage Growing in four required attitudes Conquering fear and worry

How to Work Within Structures of Authority Gaining faith through understanding authority Cooperating with God’s “chain of command” Appealing based on Scriptural conviction Checking our character Fulfilling known wishes Discerning goals and intentions Designing a creative alternative Presenting an appeal with our authorities’ reputation in mind Waiting on God while under pressure Suffering, if necessary, for refusing to do wrong

The Principle of Responsibility Gaining a clear conscience rather than balancing guilt and blame Listing offenses Purposing to ask for forgiveness Harmonizing birth order tendencies Confessing the basic offense Preparing the right wording Choosing the appropriate method Understanding refusal to forgive, if it comes Identifying misplaced conviction