Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot
Week 4: Chapters 7–8 — Integrity in Relationships
Read Chapters 7–8 of Passion and Purity. Primary Scripture: Proverbs 11:3; Matthew 5:37.
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Elliot argues that integrity — the quality of being whole, undivided, the same in private as in public — is the foundation of any relationship worth having. These chapters ask us to examine whether we are being honest with ourselves and others.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.How does Elliot define integrity in the context of relationships? How is her definition broader than simply "not lying"?
2.She addresses the painful situation of unrequited feelings — loving someone who does not love you back. What counsel does she give? And what does she say about the temptation to "manage" the other person's feelings toward you?
3.Elliot is critical of the way people send mixed signals — giving romantic attention without romantic commitment. She calls this a form of dishonesty. Do you agree? What does it cost the person on the receiving end?