How to Live Wisely: Life Groups

Discussion Questions:

1. James says in 3:13-18 that there is a wise way to live and a foolish way to live. The foolish way is living with jealousy and selfish ambition. Do you struggle in either one of these areas? What are some things you can do to help overcome jealousy and selfish ambition?

2. Read James 3:17 together. This is the wise way to live. Although it’s impossible to live this way in our flesh, we can live this way through the help of the Holy Spirit. How does knowing that the way to live wisely comes from not trying harder, or doing better, but by surrendering daily to the Holy Spirit encourage you?

3. Surrendering to the Holy Spirit daily involves spending time in God's Word, praying, being faithful to God's house and being committed to intentional, accountable, and authentic relationships. Which area do you struggle with the most? How can we help each other surrender that area to the Holy Spirit better?