1. REVIEW

In this study we learned that God wants us to be driven by a love for God rather than by fear, shame, or selfish ambition. Only then we can become unhindered to run the race with joy and become unleashed for Kingdom impact. Let’s take a closer look at your motives.


2. APPLICATION

A. Mark True or False in the following assertions.

1) ___ I am afraid that God will punish me.
2) ___ I am afraid that God will not accept me into Heaven.
3) ___ I am afraid that God will punish my children for my faults.
4) ___ I have to do good things to make God happy with me.
5) ___ I am often afraid that God will reject me because of my past.
6) ___ I often try to do things so that God will bless me as a result.
7) ___ I often give offerings with the goal that God will bless me back.
8) ___ I know that God loves me and I rest in his perfect love for me.
9) ___ I know that God accepts me as I am and truly cares for my needs.
10) ___ I love God.

B. To what degree are these motives present in your life? What is the strongest motive?

(1=Absent / 10= Present)

1) Fear: I am afraid of God.

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2) Shame: I feel that I am not good enough for God.

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3) Ambition: I am not sure God will prosper me.

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4) Love: I care for God and I desire to please him out of love.

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3. GET DEEPER

A. Read the very words that God spoke to Jeremiah 31:3-4. What is God saying to you?

3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.
4 I will build you up again.”


4. GROUP PRAYER

(1) Thank God for his unfailing love.

(2) Renounce out loud before God any wrong motive that you have found in your heart (fear/shame/ambition).

(3) Invite God to transform your attitude and ignite a deep love for Him in your life.

(4) Thank God in advance for the way He will gently work in your life.