Paul’s Loving Charge to the Church, Part 10: Flee and Pursue
Stewarding the gospel requires fleeing the trappings of possessions and pursuing godliness with contentment.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What stood out to you most about this message?
- We all likely struggle with the issue of possessions in some way. What is your specific struggle? Wanting more, finding security there and not in the Lord?
- When you consider the elements of godliness that we discussed, which rise to the surface as particular challenges for you?
Righteousness: Choose to do what’s right
Faith: Trust God
Love: Put others first
Steadfastness: Never give up
Gentleness: Be mild-mannered - Pursuing godliness without being content is insufficient to be the “great gain” that Paul is talking about. How content of an individual would you describe yourself to be?
- What is one step you can commit to making this week to pursue godliness more effectively?