Chapter 8 The Gate of Admirable Thoughts
Define “euphemos”-
How is Paul’s intended meaning different than the English word euphemism?
Think about who you admire and why. What character qualities are admirable to you?
Manningham
takes us again to the quality of self-sacrifice. Read the story of the
widow’s offering in Mark 12:41-44. How did Jesus get to the motives
behind the actions? Refer to verses 38-40 for more insight into Jesus’
view of the religious leaders’ motives.
When
have you given self-sacrificially or witnessed another giving in this
way (it could be gifts of time or talents, not necessarily financial)?
How does self-sacrifice make us feel?
What is the difference between perseverance and patience?
How did Glenn Cunningham live out Isaiah 40:31?
In what ways can we persevere in our own circumstances?
Read the familiar story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. What do you admire about these three young men?
The
world is full of negative, distressing thoughts, but God wants us to
focus our minds instead on what is admirable. Are there ways that you
can change your thinking to better focus on this quality?
Choose a quote and a Bible verse from pp. 136 & 137 to meditate on.
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