07/09/2026
TRIBE Recap: The 7 Deadly Sins & Heart Check #1
We had such an incredible night on Tuesday kicking off our new mini-lesson series! If your student missed out, here is a quick look at what we dove into on the 7th:
🤯 The Plot Twist
We started the night by busting a huge myth: The 7 Deadly Sins aren’t actually written explicitly anywhere in the Bible! We took a fast trip through history, tracing the list all the way back to 4th-century desert monks who tracked "8 Evil Thoughts" that pulled their hearts away from God. We talked about how this famous list isn't a biblical "ranking system" for sin, but rather an ancient, powerful tool for self-reflection and spiritual growth.
🔍 Heart Check: Envy
Then, we got completely real about our very first topic: Envy. We defined envy as that heavy, bitter feeling we get when we see someone else succeed or have an advantage, and we secretly wish they didn't.
We talked about how active this is in teen culture today. It's scrolling through social media highlight reels, watching a friend get a later curfew, or dealing with the frustration of studying hard for a test only to see someone who didn't study get a higher grade.
🙌 Flipping the Script
We challenged the students that when envy starts creeping into our hearts, we have to pause and "flip the script" using a simple 4-step tool:
1.) Stop for a second.
2.) Thank God for what we do have (practicing gratitude).
3.) Be honest with Him about exactly what we are feeling.
4.) Ask Him to take away the bitterness so we can walk away feeling light.
🗣️ Parents: Keep the Conversation Going!
Want to chat with your student about Tuesday's message? Here are two quick questions you can ask them in the car or at the dinner table:
What is the hardest thing for people your age to avoid comparing themselves to right now?
How can we practice gratitude as a family this week to protect our hearts from comparison?
Thank you to all the students who showed up, engaged so deeply, and brought such great energy to our small groups! We love navigating these real, raw conversations with you!
See you all next week for Messy Dodge Ball! 🤍✨
