Questions for week Jan 17th - 23rd

Guardrails 2
"Who are you Riding With"

1) Just for fun: Do you have any friendships that began in childhood that you still have to this day?

INTRODUCTION

Friendships are powerful things. They’re great, but dangerous. You drop your guard with your friends. You become less careful. And as a result, you’re easily influenced, drawn toward the acceptance you find. Because of this vulnerability, it would be smart to develop some guardrails. It’s not an easy thing—but it might end up saving you from future pain.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1) Apart from your current family members, who are your closest friends? Your amigos? Your posse?

2) Were your parents protective of who you spent time with as a child? As you look back, are you glad they were protective?

3) Think about some of your greatest regrets. Were you in the company of friends or enemies?

4) Read Proverbs 13:20. How has this proverb been demonstrated in your life?

5) While the idea of friendship is a great thing, what type of guardrails do you need to construct in this area of your life?

6) What is one tangible, intentional way you can practice “walking with the wise”?

Final Thought

Constructing the necessary guardrails in a relationship/friendship is painful. But being intentional about walking with the wise protects you and puts you in a position to help others later on.

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