SUNDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 29, 2015.
WEEK 48
DANGERS OF PRIDE
Smile
Awhile (focus on fellowship – 10 mins):
Lead members to briefly discuss any experience
they have had with a proud person.
Into
His Presence (focus on worship – 10 mins):
Lead the cell members in a time of adoration to
God as led by the Holy Spirit.
Digging
Deeper (focus on the word – 40 mins):
Topic:
THE DANGERS OF PRIDE
Memory
Verse: Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but
with humility comes wisdom”.
Main
Text: 2 Chronicles 26:16-21
Introduction
Pride is one instrument the devil uses to
displace the children of God from the glory of God. Many people even in the
church exhibit all kinds of pride. Leaders, members, singers, instrumentalists
among others tend to become proud when some form of elevation comes their way.
In today’s discussion, we will take a closer look at the dangerous effects of
pride and how we can overcome it. For if pride is not checked it surely leads
to a fall as our memory verse says.
Discussion
Questions
1. What made King Uzziah proud? 2 Chron. 26:16
2. What did his pride lead him to? 2 Chron.
26:16
3. What was the response of the high priest to
the action of King Uzziah? 2 Chron. 26:18
4. What was King Uzziah’s reaction to the high
priest’s correction? 2 Chron. 26:19
5. How did the LORD deal with the pride of King
Uzziah? 2 Chron. 26:19
6. How could King Uzziah have avoided God’s
punishment?
7. What have you learnt from the story?
Conclusion
Many great leaders and potentially great ones
have been brought to ruins because they allowed pride into their lives. As
Christians, we must always realize that wherever God takes us (no matter the
height) is by grace and not by works. King Uzziah, after becoming powerful and
rich became proud instead of humble. The end result was clear. He suffered from
a shameful disease and also lost his throne. In many cases, God through priests
(pastors) and leaders caution us to do away with pride. For those who fail to
heed such corrections, the end result is unbearable shame and destruction, just
like King Uzziah.
Stand
with Me (focus on praying for members’ needs – 10 mins):
Members to pray for one another in turns for
specific needs.
Making
Jesus Known (focus on evangelism – 10 mins):
Lead members to pray for the community, nation
and also all mission fields that the glory of God would be seen.
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