Fusion 4:12 Summary- September 18, 2013

Tonight we will be jumping into our 3rd lesson on 1 Timothy 4:12. We will be discussing what it looks like to live our "life" as an example for all believers. We will be in 1 Peter 3:8-16 as our text and will be focusing on what godly character looks like. We will discuss that true character is what you do behind closed doors, not the facade that you can put on for others. Lastly, we will end discussing how Christ can help us gain godly character and get rid of those parts that are no good.

Here are the discussion questions your students will be discussing tonight:

-      - Which of the things that Peter lists would be most difficult for you to do and why?

-      - It sounds like Peter is telling the Christians to allow people to walk all over them. Is this true? Why or why not? How does this relate to the last part of verse 16?

-       - What does keeping a clear conscience mean?

-      - How do the things that Peter lists help us live in such a way, “that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander?”

-      - Are you a different person depending on where you are at or are you the same person?

-      - What are some of the reasons that we sometimes “change our character” for people?

-      - When might it not be beneficial to show people our real character? Why? How can we use this to identify what needs to change in our character?

-      - Can we change our character? If so, how?