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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 23: When the Godly Are Foolish

David's census reveals how pride and unchecked authority can harm people beyond the leader who makes a decision.

Reflection: Accountability in Leadership

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Related scriptural passages

  • 2 Samuel 24:1-17 — David orders a census and later recognizes the harm caused.
  • 1 Chronicles 21:16-27 — David accepts responsibility and builds an altar.
Discussion starter:
  • Where might you be measuring success in a way that feeds pride or comparison?
  • Who can question your decisions honestly, even when you hold authority?
  • When have you ignored advice because you wanted control of the outcome?

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.