As Christians it can feel like we're missing out when the young people around us are drinking...but we're not.
Talking Points:
- God is against drunkenness to protect us and others. He’s not making us rules to make you miserable. Ephesians 5:18-20
- True joy comes from having a relationship with God, which leads us to obey him and live life his way. John 15:10-11
- All sin has consequences. If nothing else, we should obey God because he is God and we are not. John 14:15
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Make a list of the ways drunkenness can have negative ripple effects. Have you seen any of this happen to people you know?
- Read Ephesians 5:18-20. What does this passage say about drinking? What does it say about drunkenness? What does being filled with alcohol lead to? What does being filled with the Spirit lead to?
- Read John 15:10-11. Have you ever heard or thought that God doesn’t want us to have fun as followers of Jesus? What does this passage say about it?
- How will you explain why you choose not to party to your friends? What are some practical things you can do to protect yourself from giving in to the temptation to party?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
