Open Before Christmas, December 16, 2007
Open Before Christmas...Gift Two, December 16, 2007
How did you do last week in embracing "not playing fair" with your family?
Where was it most difficult to apply (or where will it be most difficult) & where was it the easiest?
Read Matthew 22:35-40
"Jesus says--loving God isn't enough. It's just the beginning. He goes on to say that the number two all time commandment, the second biggest commandment in all the world, is to love your neighbor as yourself. Take note, that He doesn't say, love God and then cure the world of all disease. He doesn't say, love God and end the poverty in the world. He doesn't even say, love God and be a perfect person. But He says, love God and then love your neighbor as yourself."
What do you believe God is wanting you to take from these verses?
When you think about who is on your way or even in your way on a daily basis, who comes to mind?
Read James 2:14-18
What do you believe God is asking you to do about it?
Of the four suggestions for not treating your neighbor fairly (Ask God to Open Your Eyes to Those in your Pathway, Be Nice (to everyone), Tip Generously (in all areas), Walk Slowly Through the Crowds), which comes naturally for you and which will be most challenging?
How may your group best pray for you over the next 16 days?