Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8; Matthew 5:21-37

Key verse: “I will thank you with a true heart, when I have learned your righteous judgments.” (Psalm 119:7)

Questions to ponder:

• What are some of the drawbacks and benefits of having unwritten or written rules in a family, a workplace, or a community?
• How have your family rules, whether the ones you grew up with or you made for your children, served your life together? Did they create trust, conflicts, or obstacles, etc.?
• In your view, what would be a more effective process to make rules that create a vibrant and flourishing community?