Seek First- Sincerity Not Cynicism

As we continue in our SEEK FIRST series, Mark sha…

An episode of the The Vine Austin podcast, hosted by The Vine; a church in Austin, TX, titled "Seek First- Sincerity Not Cynicism" was published on September 24, 2023 and runs 33 minutes.

September 24, 2023 ·33m · The Vine Austin

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Summary

As we continue in our SEEK FIRST series, Mark shares about the trappings of cynicism and how sincerity leads to restoration. www.thevineaustin.org DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What has your experience been with the journal this week? What is staying with you? 2. How would you describe cynicism? 3. Discuss the four dangers Mark shares about cynicism. Cynicism 1) has a self-fulfilling power, 2) closes off and hardens, 3) is sticky, 4) sidelines. Which do you see most commonly in your life? 4. How does sincerity oppose cynicism? 5. Discuss two passages and notice how these instructions fuel sincerity and untangle cynicism. Romans 12:9-12 and Ephesians 4:31-32. 6. Finally, in what ways do you long to renew sincerity in your life and faith?

Episode Description

As we continue in our SEEK FIRST series, Mark shares about the trappings of cynicism and how sincerity leads to restoration. www.thevineaustin.org DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. What has your experience been with the journal this week? What is staying with you? 2. How would you describe cynicism? 3. Discuss the four dangers Mark shares about cynicism. Cynicism 1) has a self-fulfilling power, 2) closes off and hardens, 3) is sticky, 4) sidelines. Which do you see most commonly in your life? 4. How does sincerity oppose cynicism? 5. Discuss two passages and notice how these instructions fuel sincerity and untangle cynicism. Romans 12:9-12 and Ephesians 4:31-32. 6. Finally, in what ways do you long to renew sincerity in your life and faith?

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