Cynicism is the Enemy of Faith | How to Combat the Voice of Negativity
Origin Stories
Discussion questions to help you unpack the message with others.
- What made you laugh or chuckle this week?
- What stood out to you most from the message?
- When was the last time you were disappointed? What happened leading up to that moment?
- In what ways do you relate to Sarah today? Where have you struggled? Where do you feel worn out?
- What do you think of when you hear the word cynicism? How can it start to dictate reality?
- What’s the difference between doubt and cynicism? Which one do you think you struggle with more?
- Read Matthew 18:3. What does it mean to “become like children”? How can cynicism shut us off from the character of God?
- Read Genesis 18:12-14. God later redeems Sarah’s laughter by giving her a child. What do you want God to redeem for you?
- What’s one step you could take this week to bring your cynicism to God?
Prayer
Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like; *“God, thank you for meeting us in the midst of difficult circumstances. Please give us strength to fight against cynicism and bring it to You. We need Your hope and joy. In the identity and character of Jesus we pray, amen.” *
Bonus Questions
- What is your initial reaction when you hear the phrase, “God won’t fail”? What would it look like for you to be honest and curious with God about how you feel?
- Read Hebrews 12:15. How can you encourage someone around you this week and fight against cynicism, or the “root of bitterness”?
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It's easy to be cynical. Our feeds are constantly filled with enough to choke a grown horse. So how do we combat those voices that constantly call us to be negative, distrusting, and just plain...unfaithful? This week, Hannah Driskill dives in to the story of Abraham and Sarah and shows us how God wants to use our story to change the world. But first, we have to allow Him to change us.
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