Success is great but it can be a selfish pursuit. The better way is to live a life of significance which means loving and serving others.
Talking Points:
- It’s easy to get caught up in our personal successes and think that what we accomplish is all about us.
- A life of significance means loving, helping and serving others. Matthew 22:37-40
- Jesus has a plan for our lives and his plan is better than our plan. Live to make Him famous, not yourself. Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Who is a successful person you look up to. What do you admire about them?
- Share about an accomplishment in your life. How did you react to the attention you received?
- Describe what a life of significance would look like to you. Why do you think the guy in the video was unfulfilled by the reward for his photo?
- Read Matthew 22:37-40. How can you love and serve your friends? Your family? A stranger?
- Read Psalm 139:13-16 and Jeremiah 29:11. What are your best qualities God has given you? How can those strengths help you to live a life of significance?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
