While our culture is pressing us toward “us” vs. “them” thinking, the Bible writers encouraged a wise level of tolerance for differences. One approach leads to isolation and loneliness and the other toward community and platinum friendships. Find out how to approach relationships radically counter-culturally as we “Lower the Score,” part of our Platinum Friendship Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also available as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What kind of person do you find it difficult to befriend? Why?
READ
Romans 8:1, 14:1-12
MAIN IDEA:
To Have Platinum Friendships:
1. Accept there are grey areas
2. Allow for disagreement
3. Use acceptance to strengthen relationships
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. How do you personally tell the difference between a grey area and a clear right and wrong?
2. Do you tend to be ok with differences of opinion or do you tend to “dig in?” Why?
APPLICATION
Who do you sense God is calling you to accept these days? Why?
FOR MENTORING
Paul writes: “Why do you look down on another believer?” (Romans 14:10) Make it personal and answer his question.
