Reading:
In my requests of God, do I see the James-and-John type or the Bartimaeus type?
Would any of my prayer requests for myself, if granted, put someone else at a disadvantage?
Do I see myself as a candidate for honor and position?
What do others’ maneuverings for greatness bring out about…me?
What motivates my service?
Reading:
What does the Bible mean when it talks about offense?
What does it take to offend me? And why?
How do I mature beyond taking offense?
Am I sufficiently generous (and Biblical) in accepting others in the kingdom, even the one who “followeth not us”?
Which do I fear more: Erring on the side of acceptance or erring on the side of rejection?
“Offend one of these little ones” — What is he talking about? And who?
How can I know whether or not I have offended someone in God’s perspective?
How do I know which of these verses not to take literally?
What is my present status of saltiness?
Is there no hope for seasoning salt-free salt?
How high will I go in my bid for “peace one with another”?
Which do I treasure most: peace, my rights, being right, truth?