- What Does Hidden Spirituality Mean? What do you think “hidden spirituality” means in the context of this sermon? Why might it be important to focus on a private relationship with God rather than seeking recognition from others?
- Acts of Righteousness Can you think of a time when you did something nice for someone without telling anybody else? How did that feel different from being publicly praised?
- Prayer Practices The sermon talks about going into a room and closing the door to pray. Do you have a special place or way that you like to pray? How does it help you to connect with God?
- Motivation and Recognition Why do you think people desire recognition and applause for their actions? How can we shift our focus to be more about pleasing God rather than seeking human approval?
- Forgiveness and Relationships The sermon and reading both mention the importance of forgiveness. Why do you think it’s important to forgive others? How does forgiveness impact our relationship with God and with others?
- Experiencing God’s Rewards The sermon discusses different rewards from God, such as peace, privilege, and answered prayers. Have you ever experienced any of these rewards in your life? How?
- Applying Jesus’ Teachings How can we apply Jesus’ teaching about not letting the left hand know what the right hand is doing in our daily lives?
- The Importance of Forgetfulness The speaker suggests practicing forgetfulness about our good deeds. How might intentionally forgetting your own good actions change the way you live and interact with others?
- Role Models in Faith The sermon mentioned not seeking celebrity status in faith. Can you think of any role models in your life who live out their faith quietly but profoundly?
- Joys and Challenges of Spiritual Practices What are some spiritual practices you’ve found meaningful? What challenges do you encounter in maintaining them, and how could we support each other as a family in our spiritual lives?
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