Review this week's message.
Key Thought: How can we shift from selfishness to selflessness in our relationships?
Key Quote
“You can either defend mediocrity or humble yourself and fix the issue.” – Pastor Bil Cornelius
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
- What's your love language, and how do you express it?
- If you could change one thing about your daily routine, what would it be?
- What’s the most meaningful compliment you’ve ever received?
Start thinking. Ask a thoughtful question.
- What are some “little foxes” (small issues) that you think can ruin relationships over time?
- Why do you think people struggle with prioritizing others over themselves?
Start sharing. Choose questions that create openness.
- Have you ever experienced a “listening session” where someone truly listened to you? How did it feel?
- What are some practical ways to shift from selfishness to selflessness in any relationship?
- How can people identify and fix past wounds that may affect their current or future relationships?
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
- How can we prioritize selflessness in our relationships and recognize when selfishness is causing harm?
- Commit to a daily “selflessness check” by asking, "How have I put others first today?" and "Where can I improve?" Then, take one intentional action to prioritize someone else—whether through listening, serving, or showing appreciation.
Scriptures
O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely. Song of Songs 2:14 ESV
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.. James 1:19 NIV
Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards.. Song of Songs 2:15a NKJV
..for our vineyards are in blossom. Song of Songs 2:15b NLT
“..submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 NLT
“Do to others what you want them to do to you. This is the meaning of the law of Moses and the teaching of the prophets. Matthew 7:12 NCV
