Romans 1:18-23
Main Idea
Will you TRUST and THANK God when it is hard?
Outline
1) To he ungrateful...is to reject God 2) To he ungrateful...is to worship something else
Discussion Questions
Verse Focus: Romans 1:21 – “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” •How does failing to acknowledge God in gratitude lead to a spiritual drift, as described in this verse? •Read James 1:17, which says every good gift comes from God. How does remembering this truth help us combat an ungrateful heart? •Why is gratitude essential to maintaining a right relationship with God, especially when life is hard? Verse Focus: Romans 1:23 – “And exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.” •How does a lack of gratitude lead to idolatry or misplaced worship? What are some modern-day “idols” that people might worship instead of God? •Reflect on Exodus 20:3, “You shall have no other gods before me.” Why is God’s call to worship Him alone tied to trust and thankfulness? •In what ways can gratitude act as a safeguard against idolatry in your life?