Loving Those Who Don’t Love You – Pastor John Decker
Notable Quotes:
“The world has yet to see what God can do with one man or one congregation totally sold out to Him.”
“True love desires the spiritual health of the other person and yourself. Love desires to get rid of the evil.”
“Enemies or abusers may be so dangerous that to have anything to do with them is to invite them to sin.”
Discussion Questions:
1. What does it mean to you to be ‘sold out’ for Jesus?
2. How can we practically put Jesus first in our daily lives?
3. Why is it challenging to love those who are difficult to love?
4. How can we overcome the temptation to cut people off when conflicts arise?
5. What role does forgiveness play in our relationships with others?
6. How can we ensure we are living in harmony with others, even those we disagree with?
7. What does it mean to ‘repay evil with good’ in our personal relationships?
8. How can we as a church be a light in a divided world?