DISCUSSION GUIDE / 8.7.22
OPTIONAL INTRODUCTION QUESTION(S)
In your opinion, what is the most beautiful place on Earth?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
- 2 Peter 1:5-10
While we are saved through faith alone, it’s important to supplement our faith with things like self-control. Why is self-control important for a Christian to practice?
What does it look like to be ineffective or unfruitful as a Christian? What does it look like to be effective and fruitful?
Think about all the things God has forgiven in your life. How does that make you feel? What impact does it have on your life?
Which of the qualities listed in verses 6-7 do you struggle with the most? Explain.
How can we help one another supplement our faith?
How can we pray for you?