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Small Group Discussion Guide

Internal prep notes for leaders to help facilitate 30-45 minutes of reflection around this chapter. This page is intentionally unobtrusive so it can be shared by QR scan.

Chapter 16: The Case of the Open Window Shade

David's choices around Bathsheba and Uriah show how unguarded desire can grow into deception and lasting harm.

Reflection: Guarding Your Choices

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Related scriptural passages

  • 2 Samuel 11:1-17 — David's desire leads to deception and Uriah's death.
  • James 1:13-16 — Desire can develop into choices with serious consequences.
Discussion starter:
  • What conditions make it harder for you to act according to your values?
  • Which boundary would protect a relationship or responsibility you value?
  • When have you ignored a warning because it interrupted what you wanted?

Suggested facilitation flow: check-in question, read the excerpt together, let discussion linger on one response, invite group prayer, and assign one application action for the week.