“Keep It Real” James 1:26-27 Ryan Laughlin

                                                         Sermon Discussion Questions


1) Read back over James 1:22-26. As believers our deepest convictions should rest on the work, grace and love of Christ.  Do our daily choices align with our deepest convictions? (Take time to quietly reflect on this)


2) When God looks at His people, what does He want to see us doing/behaving?


3) From the sermon outline: There were 3 ways that describe what it looks like to “live out the reality” of the gospel, to be doers of God’s Word and not just hearers. Discuss those three descriptions and what that can practically look like in our lives. Give some concrete examples of how you have seen that modeled in your life?
                  A) Living out reality with self-control
                  B) Living out reality with compassion
                  C) Living out reality with compromise

4) All of us have been stained by the world/sin. What do we do as believers when this is the case? Are we quick to run to our loving Father for forgiveness/repentance. What is our posture toward God and others when we aren’t living out reality well?

5) We only will live our reality well if we love Jesus and realize what He has done for us as His Church. Practicing truth and love or holiness and love must be held up together. Do you tend to favor one more than the other? What can you ask God to help you with this week in regards to that balance?