Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus rewards His people.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Question of the Day: What does it mean to judge someone?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 7:1–5
Have you ever judged anyone before? That means that you think they are wrong or have done something bad. Maybe you judged someone who hurt you or is different from you in the way they look or the way they do things. The Bible tells us that if we judge others, we’ll receive that same kind of judgment back on us. Would we like that? Only if we made a good judgment about that person!
The Bible teaches us that we should treat others the same way that we want to be treated. Even if someone does something wrong, we can respond with love and compassion, just like Jesus looks at our actions. Jesus is patient with you when you sin and teaches you about turning away from sin. And that’s the way you should treat other people. The more we listen to this Bible passage, the more we can show His love to others.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What happens when you judge others? Answer 1. You will be judged the same way. (Matthew 7:1–2)
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| Question 2. How should you treat others?
Answer 2. The same way you want to be treated (Matthew 7:2)
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| Question 3. When was a time you have judged someone?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. Tell about a time when someone judged you.
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can you choose to love others?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, I pray that You help me see people the way that You see them and to love them as they are. I ask for forgiveness of my own sins so that I have understanding and patience when other people sin. Help my life reflect Your love to everyone I meet. Amen.