Image of God

Orphan SpiritSees God as master.

Spirit of SonshipSees God as Loving Father.

Dependency

Orphan SpiritIndependent / Self-Reliant.

Spirit of SonshipInterdependent / Acknowledges Need.

Theology

Orphan SpiritLive by the Love of Law.

Spirit of SonshipLive by the Law of Love.

Security

Orphan SpiritInsecure / Lack Peace.

Spirit of SonshipRest and Peace.

Need for Approval

Orphan SpiritStrive for the praise , approval and acceptance of man.

Spirit of SonshipTotally accepted in God’s love and justifies by grace.

Motive for ServiceOrphan Spirit

A need for personal achievement as you seek to impress God & others or no motivation to serve.

Spirit of SonshipService that is motivated by deep gratitude for being unconditionally loved and accepted by God.

Motive Behind Christian DisciplineOrphan Spirit

Duty and earning God’s favour or no motivation.

Spirit of SonshipPleasure and delight.

Motive for PurityOrphan Spirit

“Must” be holy to have God’s favour, thus increasing a sense of shame and guilt.

Spirit of Sonship“Want” to be holy; do not want anything to hinder intimate relationship with God.

Self-Image

Orphan SpiritSelf-rejection from comparing yourself to others.

Spirit of SonshipPositive and affirmed because you know you have value to God.

Source of Comfort

Orphan SpiritSeek comfort in counterfeit affections, addictions, compulsions, escapism, busyness, religious activity.

Spirit of SonshipSeek times of quietness and and solitude to rest in the Father’s presence and love.

Peer Relationships

Orphan SpiritCompetition, rivalry and jealousy toward others’ success and position.

Spirit of SonshipHumility and unity as you value others and are able to rejoice in their success and blessings.

Handling Others’ Faults

Orphan SpiritAccusation and exposure in order to make yourself look good by making others look bad.

Spirit of SonshipLove covers as you seek to restore others in a spirit of love and gentleness.

View of AuthorityOrphan Spirit

See authority as a source of pain; distrustful toward them and lack a heart attitude of submission.

Spirit of SonshipRespectful, honouring; you see them as ministers of God for good in your life.

View of AdmonitionOrphan Spirit

Difficulty receiving admonition; you must be right so you easily get your feelings hurt and close your spirit to discipline..

Spirit of SonshipSee the receiving of admonition as a blessing and need in your life so that your faults and weaknesses are exposed and put to death.

Expression of LoveOrphan Spirit

Guarded and conditional; based of others’ performance as you seek to get your own needs met.

Spirit of SonshipOpen, patient and affectionate as you lay your life and agendas down in order to meet the needs of others.

Sense of God’s Presence

Orphan SpiritConditional and distant.

Spirit of SonshipClose and intimate.

Condition

Orphan SpiritBondage.

Spirit of SonshipLiberty.

Position

Orphan SpiritFeel like a Servant / Slave

Spirit of SonshipFeel like a Son / Daughter.

VisionOrphan Spirit

Spiritual ambition; the earnest desire for spiritual achievment and a willingness to strive.

Spirit of SonshipTo daily experience the Father’s unconditional love and acceptance and then be sent as a representative of His love to family and others.

Future

Orphan Spirit|Fight for what you can get.

Spirit of SonshipSonship releases your inheritance.