1. In your experience, what makes a relationship difficult and what makes it easy?

2. What part do you play in a good relationship?

Read James 3:13-18

3. What does this text have to do with good and bad relationships?

4. According to v.14 and v.16 what disposition of my heart destroys any good relationship?

5. How do you recognize jealousy and selfish ambition in yourself and others?

6. What can you do against your own jealousy and selfish ambition?

7. What are prerequisites for a good relationship (v.17)?

8. How can I cultivate this “wisdom from above” in my heart?

9. Where is God calling me to be a peacemaker?