The Word of God for your mental health
“The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.”
1. How do you rely on money for a sense of security?
2. What are some reasons wealth is not a good safety net?
3. What are some ways we can avoid allowing money to give us our sense of safety?
“Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;
haste makes mistakes.”
1. Have you ever rushed into something without a whole lot of understanding? What happened?
2. What are some reasons you enter into things hastily?
3. What is one way you could pause or slow down before making a decision this week?
“Sensible people control their temper;
they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.”
1. When was the last time you lost your temper? What happened?
2. What is the difference between “overlooking wrongs” and forgiveness?
3. What is one step you could take to gain self-control when you are angry?
“Who can say, ‘I have cleansed my heart;
I am pure and free from sin’?”
1. Do you consider yourself a sinner? Why or why not?
2. Think about a time when you realized your sin. What happened?
3. What are some reasons people want to tell themselves that they are pure and free from sin?
“Don’t say, ‘I will get even for this wrong.’
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.”
1. When was the last time you wanted to get even with someone? What happened?
2. What does it mean to wait for the Lord to handle situations in your life?
3. What steps are necessary to forgive someone who has wronged you?