Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges
Week 20: Chapter 20 — Directions for the Journey
Read Chapter 20 of Respectable Sins. Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:13.
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Bridges closes the book not with a formula but with a direction — orienting us toward a lifelong process of Spirit-empowered growth in holiness.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Bridges summarizes his practical counsel for addressing the sins named in this book. What are the key elements of his approach — what does he say we should do, depend on, and expect? How does his counsel differ from self-help advice?
2.He emphasizes that sanctification is a Spirit-empowered process, not a human project. But he also emphasizes our responsibility and effort. How do you hold both of these together without collapsing into either passivity or willpower-driven striving?
3.2 Corinthians 3:18 describes transformation as a process of beholding Christ's glory — that as we look at him, we are changed into his likeness. How does this reshape your approach to the practical disciplines of the Christian life? What does 'beholding' actually involve?