Love Isn't Blind- Week 2

BREAK THE ICE

When it comes to dating, what kind of things are you looking for and what are you not looking for?

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
1. Which of these is more of a struggle for you: being arrogant or being irritable? Why?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 13:4b-5. How does arrogance, or pride, destroy relationships?

1 Corinthians 13:4b-5

Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.

3. When have you seen someone who was easily irritable and how did it affect their relationships?

4. What is the opposite of arrogance and being easily irritable?

5. Who have you seen model those characteristics you just talked about in the above question well?

6. Read James 1:19. How can this verse help in getting over being arrogant or irritable?

James 1:19

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

7. Pick one of the traits we have talked about today, not being arrogant or not being easily irritable, to work on this week. Tell your group and tell them one way you will work on that trait this week.

MOVING FORWARD

This week I want you to do something new. Commit to responding to an irritable situation with kindness. Instead of getting angry and frustrated, do something that will help other people out. For instance when you are in the line at a fast food restaurant and you are frustrated about the service, be exceptionally nice to the other teenager behind the register. When your parents are really angry, respond with understanding and get your chores done without complaining. Let’s say you have an assignment that isn’t due for 2 months, put some time into getting ahead on that project instead of being irritated. Find something to do and let your small group know so they can keep you accountable.