“Is It Wrong to Doubt?”
A Study of James Series / March 18, 2018
Warm up
What do you like to do on a rainy day? Why?
How addicted to technology would you say you are?
Read James 1:5-8
Message Recap
Main idea: Doubt is not the end of faith; it can be a beginning
Some causes of doubt:
1. Rebellion
2. Disappointment with God
3. Wounds
4. Intellect
5. Evil
Possible results of doubt:
1. Prayerlessness
2. Changing morals
3. Disobedience
How to make doubt positive:
1. Get to the heart of your doubt
2. Surround yourself with truth
3. Define why you believe
4. Practice obedience
Questions for discussion
1. How much would you say you struggle with doubt, really?
2. Of the five listed above, which cause of doubt do you think most applies to you?
3. Which of the above results of doubt have you experienced the most in your own life (if any)?
Application
- In order to make doubt positive, what do you feel you need to do more of? Why?
- Jude 22 says, “You must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.” In what ways can you do that? What difference do you think it would make?
