God Hates a Poisoned Heart

Sermon Notes:

1. A heart that plans wicked things has internal issues. (Prov. 6:16-19)
2. A heart that plans wicked things is a poisoned (Jer. 17:9-10)
3. Envy and jealousy is a poison to the human heart. (Prov. 14:30)
4. The antidote for envy and jealousy is gratitude and thankfulness. (1 Thess 5:16-18)
5. God hates a poisoned heart because He cares for us. (Jn 3:16)

Follow-up Questions from Sunday:

Getting to Know You:

What place in the world have you visited that was most impoverished?  How did it make you feel?

Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?

Digging Deeper:

1. Read Prov. 6:16-19. What are some of the worst schemes ever planned that you have seen?  What inner thoughts and emotions do you think caused these schemes?
2. Read Prov. 14:30. Was there ever a time in your life when you were really envious of someone’s success?  How did it affect your life and how did Jesus help you to move past it and what did you learn about yourself in the process?
3. Read Jer. 17:9-10 and Mk 7:20-23. How do these verses help explain the evil that mankind does in the world? How do these verses speak to your life and the decisions and plans that you make?
4. Read 1 Thess 5:16-18. If you were to memorize this verse and do your best to live it out this next week, what impact do you think it would have on your life?
5. What are the top three things you are thankful to God for right now in your life?
6. What are some of the hardest things you struggle to be thankful for and why?

Taking it Home:

Have you ever tried to write down all that you are thankful to God for?

Open a file on your computer called ‘thanks’ and begin it prayerfully. Go over the days, the weeks, the years; the past and the present; think of all that He has given to you, gifts, talents, abilities, fruits of your labor… and be grateful.

Pray!