The Vine Austin
The Vine Austin
The Vine; a church in Austin, TX
Seek First- Sincerity Not Cynicism
33 minutes Posted Sep 24, 2023 at 6:06 pm.
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As we continue in our SEEK FIRST series, Mark shares about the trappings of cynicism and how sincerity leads to restoration.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What has your experience been with the journal this week? What is staying with you?
2. How would you describe cynicism?
3. Discuss the four dangers Mark shares about cynicism. Cynicism 1) has a self-fulfilling power, 2) closes off and hardens, 3) is sticky, 4) sidelines. Which do you see most commonly in your life?
4. How does sincerity oppose cynicism?
5. Discuss two passages and notice how these instructions fuel sincerity and untangle cynicism. Romans
6. Finally, in what ways do you long to renew sincerity in your life and faith?