This week's Life Group Questions

  1. Read Romans 3:21-31.  What thoughts or questions came to mind as the Word was read?
  2. One definition of righteousness is “setting our lives right” (The Message version).  What is your definition?
  3. When is it most difficult to live fully under the righteousness of God?
  4. When is it easiest or most tempting to feel good about yourself because of what you have done?
  5. What is one danger of believing that God is more pleased with you when you “do it right”?
  6. What is one danger of accepting yourself more when you succeed?
  7. What is one pitfall of accepting others based on whether they are “good Christians” or not?
  8. Is our group a place where we can recognize Christ-righteousness in each other?  How does that happen?
  9. Is our group a place where we can hold one another accountable for self-righteous ways?
  10. How does Christ-righteousness impact your life?  Think of the areas of relationships, discipleship, church, vocation, family, finances, sexuality, children, dating, serving others, sharing faith and other areas…
  11. How can we pray for ECB and for our group right now?