1. Read 2 Corinthians 11:2-4 - Mark the places where Jesus Christ is mentioned. What type of intimate relationship is used to describe our devotion to Christ?
2. What is Paul's fear in this passage? What is distracting us from the simplicity of our devotion to Christ?
3. In what ways can the following activities lead us into a more intimate relationship?

                         Entertainment, Leisure, Possessions

                         Prayer, Devotions, Bible Reading

                         Work, Ministry, Education

                         Family, Friends, other Relationships

4. In what ways can these same things distract us from a more intimate relationship? Which of these is most likely to become more of a distraction for you?
5. Read Ephesians 5:25-32 - What intimate relationship is used here?
6. Take this True/False Quiz:

I say no enough to keep from being overly committed.              T or F

I maintain a good balance between work and leisure time.      T or F

I enjoy appropriate satisfaction in my accomplishments.           T or F

I have spending and debt under control.                                            T or F

Technology simplifies my life rather than complicates it.            T or F

I know the world wants to separate me from a deep, intimate relationship with God; I know that Christ likeness is the will of God for my life; and I realize that God works through spiritual disciplines to accomplish spiritual growth. Trusting God to work in me by His Spirit, I commit to take the steps necessary to practice spiritual disciplines in whatever way God leads me.