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The 3 Roots Behind All Wrong

October 10, 2021

Jeremiah 17:9–10 The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. (NLT)

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1. I want my way Proverbs 22:15

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2. I deserve more Ecclesiastes 9:3

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3. I will hurt you Ecclesiastes 9:3

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Ezekiel 36:26–27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.

Growth Group Homework – October 10, 2021 Warm-Up 1. Have you ever told a lie and then immediately asked yourself, “Why did I say that?” Share about the reason you used to justify the lie.

5. To keep these motives in check, we have to work at it every day. Read the following passages. Which of the three drives does each passage address? What does each one say to do? How does the action listed counter our natural tendency? James 1:19-22 Luke 9:23

Talk it Over 2. Looking back at your notes from this week’s message, what did you find most challenging or helpful?

1 Peter 5:5-6 Romans 15:1-3 Psalm 28:2-3 Matthew 18:21-22

3. Read Jeremiah 17:9-10. What does it say about your ability to discern the condition of your own heart?

4. Bevan taught us on Sunday that there are three drives of the heart: selfishness, arrogance, and a willingness to harm others. Share about a time when you have recognized one of these in yourself.

6. Where in your life are you struggling with selfishness, arrogance, and/or a willingness to harm others? Which one of the above verses gives you insight on how to handle that situation?

Take It Home 7. This week, choose one of the passages above to commit to memory and counteract the natural evil tendencies we all struggle with.