We aren't victims to our sin. We make the choice to pursue our flesh or to honor God.
Talking Points:
- The lie is that you can do what you want because of grace. Christian men have been believing this from the beginning. 1 Corinthians 6:12, Romans 6:1-2,4
- The truth is Christ paid a huge price for your freedom. That means freedom from sin, not freedom to sin. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19
- Sexual sin is pursuing you, and it will destroy you if you don’t take action. Don’t engage with it; run from it. 1 Corinthians 6:18, Romans 6:17-18
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some of the common sin struggles of the men in your life? Identify your top 3. What have you done to fight it up to now?
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:12 and Romans 6:1-2,4. How have your sin struggles caused trouble in your life? What does it mean that we have a new life in Christ?
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and 1 Peter 1:18-19. What does it mean to you that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? How does that impact what you do with your body? How does reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus encourage you to fight sin in your life?
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18 and Romans 6:17-18. What is our attitude supposed to be toward sin?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
