Sermon Discussion Questions
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Title
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Calling Out Cultural Lies
1 Corinthians 10:23-33
As Long As It Doesn't Hurt Someone Else
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Overview
Main Idea:
Our faith should be to our neighbor's benefit.
Sermon Outline:
1. Bring good to others (vv23-24)
2. Bring Glory to God (vv25-31)
3. Bring the Gospel to everyone (vv32-33)
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Pre-Questions
Have you ever heard the phrase, “As long as it doesn’t hurt someone else, it’s okay”? How does that concept resonate with you? Do you agree or disagree with it?
What does the Bible say about the importance of loving others and considering their well-being in our actions? Read and discuss Philippians 2:3-4 or 1 Corinthians 10:23-24. How do these passages challenge the “as long as it doesn’t hurt someone” mindset?
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Questions
How do we define what it means to “hurt someone else”? Are there actions that might not seem harmful but can have unintended consequences for others? Can you think of examples from your own life?
Do you believe that morality is determined only by the consequences of actions on others, or do other factors (such as personal character, relationship with God) matter as well? Why?
What steps can we take personally to ensure that our actions reflect Christ’s love, beyond just considering whether they harm others? How does self-sacrifice and service fit into this?
Sometimes, the effects of our actions on others aren’t immediately visible. Can you think of situations where something might not appear to harm someone else, but in the long run, it does?