The Lord's Bond-Servant

The Bible calls us not to be quarrelsome, but to show kindness to all. Faithful obedience to Christ may place us among people with whom we disagree, but even in these moments our lives should reflect the fruit of the Spirit, shaping our attitude, words, and temperament. By doing so we can be a witness to the lost who are held captive by the enemy. 

Verses Used:

2 Timothy 2:23-26

Proverbs 20:3

Proverbs 26:21

Proverbs 15:1

Ephesians 4:29

Discussion Questions:

*As Christians, we must not be quarrelsome. How does a quarrelsome person act & how does this hinder our relationship with and our testimony to others? 

*In what areas of your life do you tend to be quarrelsome or contentious? How can you work on this?

*As Christians, we are called to be kind to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged. Which one do you most struggle with and why? What standard does the Bible call you to in that area?

*According to Galatians 6:1-3 and 2 Timothy 2:25, what demeanor should we have when correcting others? Why do you think this is important?

*What should be the end goal of any correction offered, according to 2 Timothy 2:25-26? How would working toward this goal impact your demeanor and the correction you offer? Can you think of any real-life examples?