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Discussion Guide

A New Addiction

Pastor Paul Feuerstein
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February 23, 2025

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Paul's sermon was the concept of spiritual growth through deep love, especially when faced with life's pressures. He taught us that spiritual maturity isn't about knowledge but becoming more like Jesus, which means loving others deeply. Pastor Paul explained that to grow in love, we must be willing to rid ourselves of relational toxins and fill ourselves with spiritual nourishment from God's word. He assured us that experiencing God's goodness is key to loving deeply, and that despite the pressures we face, loving deeply is not only possible but essential for our spiritual growth.

Scripture References

1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 5:8

1. How do the pressures of life affect your ability to love others deeply?

Spiritual growth isn't about the knowledge you accumulate; it's about becoming more like Jesus and loving others deeply from the heart.

2. What relational toxins do you need to eliminate to grow in love?

Discussion Questions:

3. In what ways can you nourish your spiritual life to foster deeper love?

4. How has experiencing God's goodness changed your perspective on love?

5. What practical steps can you take this week to apply God's word in your relationships?

When you taste God's goodness, nothing else satisfies; it's the flavor that makes life truly rich.

Summary

Pastor Paul Feuerstein from Echo Church delivered a powerful message titled 'A New Addiction' as part of the 'Different' series. He reminded us that the pressures of life, such as time constraints, financial struggles, and relationship issues, can often lead to negative reactions and a loss of love. Pastor Paul took us through 1 Peter 2:1-3, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth through loving deeply from the heart, even under pressure. He debunked myths about spiritual growth and encouraged us to eliminate relational toxins like malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. He also highlighted the necessity of spiritual nourishment from the Bible to grow in love and the transformative experience of tasting God's goodness.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Identify and eliminate any relational toxins in your life, such as malice, deceit, or envy.

Commit to nourishing your spiritual life this week by reading and applying God's word.

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