Healthy emotions and relational skills lead to a good life. But the foundation of it all is character: a commitment to be good.
Talking Points:
- An honorable person believes in doing the right thing. They put the good of others above their own preferences.
- Acting with integrity means being one and the same person everywhere you are. It’s about being real without being a real jerk.
- A humble person doesn’t suffer from self-importance. They acknowledge their imperfections and look to serve others.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share about a person who you believe acts in honorable ways. How have you determined that their actions are honorable?
- Share about a person who you believe has acted dishonorably? How did you determine that?
- Define integrity in your own words. How do you respond to a two-faced person? Why is this type of person hard to trust?
- Evaluate yourself. Do you act differently in certain settings and why?
- In your opinion, can you be authentic while holding back some of your true thoughts for the sake of another? Explain.
- How does humility help you to be good? How can you look to elevate other voices in your sphere of influence?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
