The goal of Small Groups is SPIRITUAL FORMATION of the members. If people in the group are not being formed by the Spirit into the image of the Son, then the group is not worth having. One of the Bible's great passages about spiritual formation is Colossians 3. It includes some vivid pictures of the necessary work if we are to become like Christ.
We must remember when we read these passages that the “you” is plural. Paul did not have the individual in mind first and foremost, he had the community in mind. Again, it is fair to say that God’s intent is for us to be formed in his image within a community where our individuality can truely become all it was meant to become.
Spiritual Formation from Colossians 3.
Put to death
- Sexual immorality
- Impurity
- Lust
- Evil Desires
Rid Yourselves
- Anger
- Rage
- Malice
- Slander
- Filthy language
Clothe yourselves
- Compassion
- Kindness
- Humility
- Gentleness
- Patience
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