The Second Amendment Versus The Second Commandment

  1. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution is a right. But the second Commandment is a
    Requirement. Why do you agree or disagree to this statement?
    How can you make positive differences in the lives of people’s by exercising your second
    amendment right? What differences can you make by obeying the second Commandment?
  2. Read Exodus 20:1-11; Duet. 6:5-5 and Lev. 19:18. How many prohibitions have you noticed in
    Exodus 20:1-11? How many things we are told that we should do in those verses?
    What are some of the ways that disregard is shown for these commandments and how do these affect
    us as individuals and as a community?
  3. Jesus stated that the second Commandment is “like” the first, Mat. 22:39. What does it mean
    that the second commandment is like the first? How is it like the first Commandment? How is
    the second commandment of importance to you?
  4. Read Romans 13:8-10. Love is a debt that we owe to others. By loving others, one fulfills the
    entire Law. What reasons would you have for not paying your debt to the one that it is owed?
    Examine your relationships and acquaintances. How likely is it that there are persons among
    them who can truthfully say that they expected your love but have not received it? Would you
    be able to prove them wrong? What would be your defense?
  5. Since loving one’s neighbor should be the same as loving one’s self, would you agree or
    disagree that the same reasons one has for loving one’s self are the same reasons for loving
    one’s neighbor? Discuss what are your most compelling reasons for loving yourself?
    Since God is love, no one knows love better than He does. He is able to help us with any love challenge
    that we face. How would you want God to help you with the challenges you face in this area? Read
    Romans 5:5b. Pray in response to the truth stated in this verse either thanking God for His love or
    asking Him to fill you with His love. Look for opportunities this week to pay your debt of love.