Use these for group work, or to assist your personal reflection.
- In what ways is it important to show self control as a Christian? How can we help each other exercise self control?
- How has the church been shaped by the ways of the world? How are Christians (regrettably) shaped by the ways of the world?
- Discuss with each other what you mean by the path of Christian holiness.
Use the programme which can be found on the link ‘discipleship challenges’. The ‘worksheet’ will help you follow through anything you feel is right to take up. The following notes are for your interest and consideration.
Personal comment: I am personally challenged by this passage of scripture because it makes me think about where I am in my faith. I ask myself whether I have started from the right place, and in one or two matters I am unsure and wonder whether I should take stock, and think things through as it were, from the beginning. Even if you know where you are going, it can be hard to know your direction if you have no real fix on where you have come from!
Ideas for discipleship programme
- Discuss with someone close what your priorities are as a Christian, and compare them with the guidance of this passage.
- Write down what it means to you to pursue a path of Christian holiness. Remember you are holy now ‘through Christ’ and your complete holiness lies in heaven, so how do you travel, spiritually, between the two?
Lord Jesus Christ, may we seek and always find You within this world of ours. All too often we forget You and miss what You are doing. So, give us the grace to accept our failures and turn to You for constant love, support and guidance. You never fail us! Thanks be to God! AMEN
