Deceived Word Night, August 12th-18th

Texts:
Psalm 1:1-2
Matthew 7:1-5


-Ask your group this:  Do you think you have a sin problem?  (Sometimes straight up admitting and verbalizing that will be a big step is fixing it).
-If you have friends or family that don't think they have a sin problem, what is your response?  What can you tell them?  What scripture can you point them too?  After all, if people don't think sin is an issue, it's hard to convince them of their need for Jesus!

Why is it so easy to see the sin in other people's lives and so difficult to see it in our own?
-Do you think we get used to it, like Psalm 1:1?
-Do you think we are in denial, deceived that we don't have a sin problem?
-Do you think we are just ignoring our problem, focusing on other's to make us feel better?

What are the dangers of leaving this sin untouched?
-Being Judgmental
-Being Hypocritical
-You'll never overcome your sinful issues

How can focusing on your own sin more make you less judgmental and hypocritical?

What are healthy ways of handling your sin issue?
-Confessing, repenting (when is the last time you really had an intense time of confession?)
-Accountability (is there someone close that you can be real with?)
-Focusing on God's word and his promises (Psalm 1:2)

Take the doctor's approach:  Diagnose the issues in your life.  Then, figure out what you need to do to make it better.  Then, you can track your "healing" process and monitor your condition to make sure you keep the problem in check.


Challenge your group to include a time of reflection and repentance in their daily prayer time.  Realizing our sin problem helps the Gospel become more alive in our lives.  Your appreciation and gratitude goes way up when you realize how little you deserve of what God has given you.