Intentional Faith: A "How To" Guide - How to Tell the Truth
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Small Group Discussion
Read James 5:12
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What are some reasons we may not take our responsibility to tell the truth seriously? How valid are those reasons?
What are some excuses people make to minimize the wrongfulness of lying?
What types of lies are you most prone to telling? For example, exaggeration, excuse making, stonewalling (“I’m fine”), etc.?
Does the connection between keeping the Lord’s commands and being truthful make it simpler or harder to tell the truth? (1 John 2:3-6; Matthew 7:12)
Breakout
Pray that the Lord will impress on our hearts the imperative to be truthful, and that as a congregation we will be committed to telling the truth in love..