TEXT - Romans 12:15-16
In Romans 12:15-16 Paul writes, -"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight." Paul teaches us to consider what it means to live with one another in harmony and humility.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
What does it mean to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep? (v.15)
What does it mean to live in harmony with one another? (v.16a)
What does it mean to not be haughty but to associate with the lowly? (v.16b)
HEART: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
Where do you see the characteristics given in verses 15-16 in the life of Jesus as he interacts with saints, sinners, and sufferers like you and me?
You can sum up the characteristics of these verses in one word: Humility. What barriers to humility and temptations to pride do you experience in your own heart?
HANDS: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
Personally: How can you cultivate the kind of humility described here in your own life?
Communally: How can you put these commands into practice within the church? Give real-life examples.
Missionally: How can you put these commands into practice outside the church- with non-Christians where you live, work, and play? Give real-life examples.