Romans 16:17-20 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 19 For your obedience is known to all, so that I re-joice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. 20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
I. Praise God for the spiritual leaders who
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III. We have a responsibility to exer-cise
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IV. The God of
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Discussion Questions:
1. What was one takeaway you learned from this weekend’s sermon?
2. Share a personal experience where you’ve encountered warnings or advice from someone who genuinely cared for your safety or spiritual well-being.
3. Who are the spiritual leaders in your life who have made a posi-tive impact with their love and care for you? Take a moment to pray and thank them today!
4. What are some examples of false teachings that you have encoun-tered, and how did they contradict the core message of the Bible?
5. In your own words, why is it important for Believers to exercise and grow in their spiritual discernment?
6. Discuss the balance between welcoming unbelievers and also protecting the church from wolves.
7. Romans 16:20 says, “The God of peace will soon crush Satan un-der your feet.” How does this make you feel? Do you find comfort or encouragement in knowing that God actively fights for His children?