Christians are supposed to let the Spirit guide them after they trust Jesus for salvation. But how does that translate into everyday habits?
Talking Points:
- Christianity isn’t just a religion with a lifeless set of rules – it’s a relationship with God. And just like any healthy relationship, we have a deep desire to honor the one we love. Galatians 4:8-9
- The fruit of the Spirit doesn’t change with time, preference or popular culture. If you’re walking by the Spirit, people around you will increasingly notice the “fruit of the Spirit”. Galatians 5:22-23
- The Holy Spirit empowers you from the inside out. Right living is more about God’s effective work in you than about the strength of your personal will power. Galatians 5:16-17
- Walking by the Spirit requires one actual choice at a time. The Holy Spirit doesn’t take over your will and force you to align your habits with him. Galatians 5:25
Discussion Questions:
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Name a person who was radically changed after coming to faith in Jesus. Describe the change.
- Name one or two things that changed in your life after you became a Christian. How long did it take for those things to change?
- What’s the difference between relationship-based life change and rule-based change?
- Look at the fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5. Which one is easiest for you? Which one is hardest?
- Name one or two things that haven’t changed in your life, even though you know they should have. Why has it been difficult to change those things?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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