Groups Discussion Guide
Read Scripture. Go Deeper. Ask Questions. Take Action.
The Hard Work of Harmony
Scripture
1 How wonderful it is, how pleasant,
for God's people to live together in harmony!
2 It is like the precious anointing oil
running down from Aaron's head and beard,
down to the collar of his robes.
3 It is like the dew on Mount Hermon,
falling on the hills of Zion.
That is where the Lord has promised his blessing—
life that never ends.
Main Idea
Relationships take work. Today's verse encourages us to live in harmony. Harmonious living takes effort and intention.
Harmony flows where humility is found: Today's culture encourages us to 'speak our truth' and 'keep it real' which are actually damaging to our relationships, as it puts us first and others second. We need to regularly ask God to help us walk in humility. This helps us walk with others in harmony and not dissonance.
Forgiveness is the bridge to miracles: In Psalms 133:3, Mount Hermon is 200 miles from the hills of Zion! Dew on one mountain would never fall on the other shy of a miracle. This is the point; forgiveness unlocks the miracle of harmony. Embrace the practice of confession and asking for forgiveness. When you do this, you will not be as quick to confront the sins of others. Romans 12:18 reminds us that our side of the relationship is our responsibility
Psalm 133:3b GNT
3 That is where the Lord has promised his blessing—
life that never ends.
When you live without offense, God's blessing isn't optional, it's inevitable
Mature believers want what God wants: Harmony
Discussion Questions
1. Why do you think harmony is important to God?
2. How does 'speaking your truth' contrast with God's desire for our relationships to have harmony?
3. Think of a relationship that lacks harmony - what steps could you take toward harmony?
Summary
Relationships are hard.
Harmony in relationships is how we are called to live.
A habit of confession and seeking forgiveness makes harmony possible.
God promises us his blessing when we seek harmony.
Take Action
-Ask God to show you a relationship that could benefit from intentional harmony.
-Pray for that individual.
-Think through this past week. Between you and God, confess a moment of sin and ask him for forgiveness.
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