Share The Scriptures:
- "Be ye kind one to another." Ephesians . 4:32
- "Be kindly affectioned one to another." Romans 12:10
- "Bear ye oneanother's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6: 2
Teach The Lesson: No doubt you have often heard and read these
words, but have you ever tried to obey them? Perhaps you scarcely ever
think of pleasing others, but are always doing just what will please
yourself, but this is not living as Jesus would have us live.
Or you may think that you are too young to help others with their problems? But no one on earth can truly say they can do nothing; and although not everyone has the same opportunities or responsibilities. We all have some ability to help resolve hardships and sooth the burdens of others. We will be expected to explain ourselves before God concerning our handling of these hardships/burdens someday.
Do you remember the beautiful parable in the Bible of the ten talents? Our Lord reproached the servant who had not improved his one talent. Just so it is with you; very young and weak, you may be, and not able to do much, but there is usually something small you can and ought to do for others.
Even a kind word to one in pain, a little classmate helped in a difficult lesson, or a baby brother or sister amused while mother rests, is a help to another that will not be forgotten by Jesus who has said, that a cup of cold water, given in His name, shall not lose its reward. Pray earnestly today that God will make you more like Jesus, who pleased not Himself alone, but went about doing good for those who needed Him desperately.
Or you may think that you are too young to help others with their problems? But no one on earth can truly say they can do nothing; and although not everyone has the same opportunities or responsibilities. We all have some ability to help resolve hardships and sooth the burdens of others. We will be expected to explain ourselves before God concerning our handling of these hardships/burdens someday.
Do you remember the beautiful parable in the Bible of the ten talents? Our Lord reproached the servant who had not improved his one talent. Just so it is with you; very young and weak, you may be, and not able to do much, but there is usually something small you can and ought to do for others.
Even a kind word to one in pain, a little classmate helped in a difficult lesson, or a baby brother or sister amused while mother rests, is a help to another that will not be forgotten by Jesus who has said, that a cup of cold water, given in His name, shall not lose its reward. Pray earnestly today that God will make you more like Jesus, who pleased not Himself alone, but went about doing good for those who needed Him desperately.
This video was made by teaching staff at the Willow Canyon Elementary School
Questions for Discussion After The Lesson:
1. Who should you be kind to?2. Does the Bible command this?
3. Should you be kind to everyone?
4. Is God kind to everyone?
5. Is God kind to the wicked?
6. Is God kind to the poor?
Extend the Lesson by Sharing a Poem:
Be ye kind to one another,
Little sister, little brother;
To the darling baby small,
To the youthful playmates all.
Be ye kind to one another;
To thy father and thy mother,
To each creature, great or small,
Be ye kind to one and all.
Close The Lesson With a Prayer: Almighty God, my heavenly Father, I thank you for your loving care and for having given me so many blessings to enjoy, but above all, I thank you that Jesus came to die, that I might have eternal life. For His dear sake, forgive all my sins, and help me through your Holy Spirit to grow in Jesus' likeness, Striving always to go about doing good. Bless all whom I love and make them to know and love you. Be with me, O God, this day, and all the days of my life, through Jesus Christ, my Savior. Amen.
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