Date: 7 June 2024
Passages: Col 3: 12 — 4:18; Gal 5:16-26

Synopsis

Resting on a fundamental change of heart and mind, and the daily practice of immersion in the Word and prayer, this message develops the Christian practice of cultivating Christian virtues so that our daily living evinces the reality of life in the Son as our Christian witness in a world sorely in need of the good news of Jesus Christ.

Message Outline

Part A: Virtues that reveal spiritual growth

  1. Learning to clothe ourselves with virtues (walk by the Spirit)
  2. Learning to forgive
  3. Learning to love
  4. Learning to grow in community
  5. Learning to give thanks

Part B: Growth in everyday relationships

  1. Christian witness in the home
  2. Christian witness at school or the workplace
  3. Christian witness in the world

Discussion Questions

  1. What virtue do you feel you most lack and wish to cultivate? How would you go about it in the light of the previous three messages?
  2. What do you find most challenging to your spiritual growth and witness at home or at work?
  3. What does Paul mean by ‘walk by the Spirit’?
  4. Why is the aim to be a good Christian witness a strong motivator for spiritual growth?