Overview and Objectives
Lesson Overview
Dr. Crabb stresses that our longing for relationship is legitimate—but that longing can become an illegitimate need/demand. What happens when this illegitimate neediness becomes our bad, ruling passion when we give SoulCare?
Lesson ObjectivesWhen you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify the common, internal dynamics of human beings that result from 1) the fact that we were created in the image of God, and 2) we are fallen.
- Recognize the self-centeredness in your own soul.
- Discuss how bearing the image of God relates to community.
- Explain how turning away from God causes our longing for love to become a demand.
- Understand why we justify our behaviors, even if they are hurtful or anti-biblical.
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
When does our longing for relationship become an illegitimate need/demand? How can this neediness affect our ability to give SoulCare? Illustrate from a recent conversation in your own life or create a scenario that illustrates the point.