The Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley
Week 3: Chapter 2 — Identity: The Search for Meaning and Purpose
Read Chapter 2 of The Man in the Mirror. Key passages: Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 139:13–16; Ephesians 2:10.
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Before a man can fix his problems, Morley argues, he must understand who he actually is — and identity built on anything less than God's design will eventually crack under pressure.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Morley identifies the search for meaning and purpose as one of the deepest longings of a man's heart. How would you describe your own sense of purpose right now — clear, fuzzy, or absent? What has shaped that?
2.Many men build their identity on their job title, income, athletic ability, or family role. What has been your primary identity anchor, and what happens to your sense of self when that anchor is threatened or removed?
3.Psalm 139 describes God as intimately involved in forming each person. How does it change your self-understanding to believe that you were known and designed by God before you were born?