Taking it Deeper

Spend some time in James 1:13-15; 3:13-18; Galatians 1:6-10

Discussion Questions for Small Groups or Individual Study

Ice Breaker (if needed): What was the most confusing subject or class you took in school? Why was it hard?

1. In what ways do you think confusion has a hold on our country? our churches? How do you think it got that way?  

2. Read James 3:13-18. Compare the two types of wisdom you see in verse 15 and verse 17. What do people find attractive or compelling about each type of wisdom? What are the results of each? How do recognize or avoid the wisdom of this world? 

3. “Always listen to your pain, but never trust its advice.” What does that mean in your life? How can pain lead to confusion? What should we do instead? 

4. “If peace doesn’t have the wheel, hit the brakes.” How do you make a decision when you don’t have peace? Tell about time when you made a decision that you didn’t really have peace with.

5. Is there any area or struggle in your life right now (or something you see going on around you) that is confusing to you? How do you think God sees it? How does the wisdom of heaven (found in James 3:17) apply to that situation? Find a partner and pray together over the struggle.