Playing the Shame Card

WCC

WATERFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH - 11:00am SUNDAY WORSHIP

Dec. 12, 2021

Small Group Guide 

Matthew 15:1-12

1.  People will play the shame card ...

A. To validate

B. To manipulate

C. To obfuscate

D. To retaliate

· Realize that shame is a weapon and not a tool.

· Realize shame is usually based on the violation of expectations, preferences or opinions.

· Realize that your shame story may make you more likely to engage in the same.
 

2.  People will play the shame card on you ...

· Consider the source

· Identify the shame

· Separate the guilt from the shame

· Don’t let the narrative of someone else become yours!

· Let the truth set you free!
 

What is your next step?