1) What are examples of futile ways you have approached life (the old self)? Why do we sometimes have such a difficult time recognizing our own futility?
2) Why does the way we think, about ourselves and about the world, have such an impact on our actions? What has been your experience in having your mind changed about something?
3) Take an example of futility from question 1 and reflect on how imitating Jesus (part of what it means to “put on the new self”) works against futility and lead us towards growth.
4) Choose one Christ-like action and practice it this week. Take time to reflect in prayer on your experience and share your experience with a friend.