Food for Thought

For the week of March 31, 2008

(Questions and Scriptures for further study)

 

1.  We heard this week that godliness is being God-like or having the character and attitude of God.  Yet, really knowing what that looks like can still be a bit confusing.   After reading the following verses, how would you expand the definition of what godliness looks like?

 


 

Psalm 25:8

 

Psalm 86:10

Psalm 116:5

 

Psalm 103:6-13


 

 

2.  Its no secret that something worth much usually costs much.  The same is true as we seek Jesus and strive to live out His character.   As you read Matthew 26:6-10, what was the personal and relational cost of the womans commitment to serve Jesus?

 

What are some reasons or excuses people typically give for why the cost of godly character is too high?

 

Are any of the reasons you listed above potential roadblocks for you in seeking godly character?

 

3.  How do the following verses affirm and motivate a person to know that the cost of godly character is well worth it?

 

2 Timothy 3:12-15

 

2 Peter 1:5-9

 

Hebrews 10:32-39

 

4.  At times we need to take a closer look at how we respond in various situations to really know if were letting Gods Spirit work in us to develop godly character.  Looking back at the Five questions to ask yourself from this weeks teaching, are there any you think youre doing well?  Are there any that need some work?  Is there someone you can ask to check how youre doing?

 

               ? Do I want everyone to know what I SAID today?

 

               Do I want everyone to know what I DID today?

 

               ? How did I treat the UNLOVELY today?

 

               How did I handle my DIFFICULTIES today?

 

               Were my motives and thoughts PURE today?

 

 

5.  Take a moment and thank God for the love and character He has given you and ask Him to help you be more like Him.