Read Nehemiah 5.
- What were the people’s complaints that reflected selfish interests? What did the people want done differently?
- Who were the opportunists in this situation? How do you know?
- How did Nehemiah react when he heard these complaints? What does his reaction tell you about him?
- What difficulties did Nehemiah face in confronting his own people?
- How did he protect himself so he couldn’t be accused of being selfish or unfair?
- Who are the people you are tempted to treat as less valuable than yourself?
- What can you do to keep from taking advantage of others or devaluing them?
- How can you emulate Nehemiah’s response?