Series 5 Session 6 Confidence or pride?

Start by watching this video:



Then here are some questions to discuss:

  1. For you, is it easier to talk about your faults or your qualities? Why?

  2. Read Galatians 6:4. We should be proud of our talents! Name the talents God has given you. Are you using your talents to grow the Kingdom of God? If yes, how; if not why?

  3. Using our talents to serve God is a good way to stay humble. Why?

  4. Read Luke 18:10-14. In this passage, the Pharisee was very proud of himself. But, the way he expressed it was not appropriate. Why? What does this passage teach you about expressing your talents?

  5. Read 2 Corinthians 7:4 and 2 Corinthians 10:8. How is it different for Paul, in the way he expresses his pride? (he “glorifies” himself… it’s a bit like bragging, isn’t it?)

  6. What is the difference between “being proud of yourself” and “being prideful”? How can we celebrate our successes without appearing proud?

  7. Sometimes, after a good teaching or a good time of praise, people will go to congratulate the pastor or the worship leader, and the latter will answer: “Ah! All the glory goes to God!” Yet it was he who taught or sang! What could be a better answer to give when we receive compliments on a job well done?

  8. Read Philippians 2:3. How can we stay humble without crushing our self-esteem? How can we view others as “superior” to us, without feeling inferior?

  9. For a single person, why is it important to celebrate our strengths and acknowledge our weaknesses?

  10. Now that we’ve discussed this topic: do you think you have a healthy approach to your talents? And if not, what are you going to do to change that?

Some prayer points to conclude:

Let’s start by asking God for forgiveness if we have been proud or the opposite: if we could not accept our strength.
Let’s take the time to glorify God for our strengths and ask Him to use us to make His Kingdom grow.
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