Small Group Discussion

I'm excited for the small group discussion we are going to have tonight. Here is the e-mail explaining it. It'll be interesting to see what thoughts people come with.

Feel free to share yours as well.

I'd like to propose exploring a thought Pastor Matt touched on in his message yesterday….sacrificing for others over self-interest.

I have been struggling the past few days with what God expects from leaders in various situations, with regard to "putting others first" or "sacrificing self for others".

For instance, if the opportunity exists at work to prevent an employee from getting laid off by volunteering to take his place, do you think God expects us to make that sacrifice?

If the reason we choose not to "take the fall" is because we know it will mean a hardship for our own family, are we showing limited faith in God's promise to provide if we don't make the sacrifice?

When does the line between self-preservation and self-interest get crossed? Is there such a line, or are these words synonymous?