Taking medication for depression and anxiety is good but it's not the only thing you should be doing to find freedom.
Talking Points:
- The secular culture has an incomplete understanding of the human being. The Bible teaches that we aren’t simply biological beings – we have a spiritual side, too. Mark 12:30
- Sin has broken every part of us – spiritually, biologically and more. The good news is God cares about every part of us – spiritually, biologically and more. Genesis 3:1-7, Philippians 4:19
- Medication can be helpful for addressing the biological side of depression. They can create space for a person to deal with the other side of dysfunction – spiritually, emotionally, and more.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about your experience with depression and anxiety, whether personally or with a friend or family member. How have you seen depression/anxiety derail people’s lives?
- What’s your view of anti-depressants and anxiety meds? What has informed those opinions?
- Read Mark 12:30. Why is it important to view yourself as multifaceted rather than one dimensional? What do you think it means to give God all of you?
- Read Genesis 3:1-7. What was so tempting for Eve? Why do you think God was trying to protect them from the tree of knowledge of good and evil?
- How have you seen sin break you down and rob you of freedom in Christ?
- Read Philippians 4:19. God wants to fulfill every need we have. How can growing your spiritual side impact your biological and emotional sides?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
