Playing the Shame Card

Small Group Guide Matthew 15:1-12 1.  People will play the shame card ...A. To validateB. To manipulateC. To obfuscateD. To retaliate· Realize that shame is a weapon and not a tool.· Realize shame is usually based on the violation of expectations, preferences or opinions.· Realize that your shame story may make you more likely to engage in the same. 2.  People will play the shame card on you ...· Consider the source· Identify the shame· Separate the guilt from the shame· Don’t let the narrative of someone else become yours!· Let the truth set you free! What is your next step?