Read: Acts 15:36-16:5; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

1. How do you discern whether your conviction comes from your preference or the purpose of the church?
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2. How can you prevent your preference from becoming a conviction?
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3. What does it look like to illuminate tension in a healthy way?
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4. Read: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. Where is the Lord asking you to set aside your preferences in order to live out the shared purpose of the gospel?
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5. In your current season, which of the three points (reconcile, realign, and run together) do you need to step in to?
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6. Challenge: Discuss “Shared purpose overshadows our personal preference.” What is the shared purpose of your community group? Pray about where you can serve as a group for Be the Church.