LifeGroup study guide – Week 4: “Beautiful Discipline”

Stepping In: Getting things started!

1-In what areas in your life have you seemed to have more self-discipline? In which areas have you had less?

 

2-Self-discipline requires much of us, but the payoff is substantial. If you could tell a teenager something you wish you would have learned sooner, what would it be?

 

 

Building Up: What is God Saying?

Read Proverbs 5:1-6. The following verses will use “adultery” as the case-study, but the lesson is bigger than that one area. What do you see here about temptation in general that would make a difference in many areas of our lives?

 

Read Proverbs 5:7-11. We’ve got to place boundaries in our life to keep us safe. What boundaries have you placed, or are thinking of placing to protect your life and relationships?

 

Read Proverbs 5:12-14. As a culture we celebrate the “free spirit”, the one who “colors outside the lines.” What do these verses teach us about the difference between creativity and foolishness?

 

Read Proverbs 5:15-20 . Maybe you’ve heard this: “The grass is greener, not on the other side of the fence, but on the side you water more.” How is that true in these verses?

 

Read Proverbs 5:21-23 . What is a powerful reminder in these verses that jumps out to you?

 

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

1-What is a new boundary you’re putting in place right now?

 

2-Got your service project nailed down?