Words, Trust, and Integrity
Matthew 5:33–37
👉 START HERE (Choose 1–2 questions)
These questions are designed to get everyone talking quickly. You do not need to answer all of them. Pick one that feels most alive at your table and start there.
- When you hear Jesus say, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no,” what stands out to you about that?
- What part of tonight’s teaching felt most relatable or challenging?
- Why do you think trust can feel so fragile in relationships today?
- When someone’s words consistently match their actions, how does that affect the way you experience that person?
🔎 GO DEEPER (Choose 1–2 if time allows)
These questions are for tables that want to explore the ideas more fully. Feel free to skip or jump around.
- Jesus suggests that needing to reinforce our words often reveals something deeper about our character. Why do you think that is?
- Where do you see exaggeration, “promise inflation,” or half-truths most often in our culture?
- The message described integrity as alignment between our words and our character. What makes that difficult sometimes?
- When is it hardest for you personally to say an honest “no”?
- What do you think slowly erodes trust in relationships?
- How do small acts of consistency help rebuild trust over time?
🚶 NEXT STEP (Choose 1 before you end)
These questions help move the conversation toward action, not perfection.
- Is there an area of life where your words and actions feel slightly out of alignment right now?
- What is one simple way you could strengthen trust in a relationship this week?
- Is there a commitment you need to follow through on or revisit honestly?
- Would anyone like prayer for courage to live with greater integrity this week?
