3. The apostle Paul described his own struggles to do what was right (Romans 7:19, 24). But in what did he find hope that also comforts us? See Romans 7:25-8:1.

2. Read Colossians 4:6 and Ephesians 4:29. Consider recent conversations you’ve had with unbelievers. How has your speech reflected or failed to reflect the characteristics described in these verses?

1. Have you ever effectively shut down a conversation with a t-shirt, tweet, poster, or meme? What fruit have such communications bore?