
ICEBREAKER
What is your favorite food, something that you just can’t resist?
What are some of your favorite holiday memories that have to do with food?
GOING DEEPER
Pastor Roscoe said that the world tries to identify us as consumers. In what ways do you see yourself as a consumer?
READ: Luke 12:13-21
Is there anything inherently wrong with storing up for the future? Is Jesus being too harsh on this guy?
What does Jesus point out as this man’s fundamental problem?
Where do you have tendencies to be like this man?
READ: Matthew 5:27
READ: Proverbs 23:2
The context of these verses is related to adultery. However, the principles here can be applied to gluttony. Why does Jesus tell us to get rid of temptation so dramatically? See also, Proverbs 23:2. Is Jesus and Proverbs just using hyperbole, is he just exaggerating for effect, or is he being serious?
When it comes to gluttony, in what ways could we “cut off our right hand “ or “gouge out our right eye”?
Pastor Roscoe said we must eliminate the temptation not just resist. What are some areas of your life you have had to eliminate temptation? Are there areas now that you should eliminate temptation?
BREAK UP FOR PRAYER & CARE TIME
Is there an area of gluttony in your life that is becoming or has become an idol and you are sacrificing important relationships to, especially your relationship to the Lord?