Topic:
Competence

Bible:
1 Timothy 4:12

Discussion Starter:
This was a classic case of big brother logic vs. little brother logic. Big brothers always think they can outsmart their little brothers. And little brothers are always out to impress their big brothers. In this case the big brother’s faulty logic cost him $57.

Did you know that little brother logic is actually in the Bible? Paul writes to Timothy, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) In other words, impress older people in the church with your competence. When they doubt your abilities or faithfulness, make time to show them what you can do.

3 Questions:

1. When was a time someone younger showed you up?
2. If you were the big brother in the video, would you let him keep the money?
3. What is one thing you are competent at that others admire in you?

Chew on this:
Why do you think Paul told Timothy not to let older people look down on him? What does that say about what God thinks about you?