Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I serve others.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: Why should I serve people who are difficult to love?
Read about It
Read: Luke 6:27–36
Loving your enemies and praying for people who hurt you seems like a crazy thing to do, right? Sometimes, people are just plain mean, and they do things that are wrong and hurtful. When you think about it, who really wants to be kind to someone who is mean? And yet, in the Bible verses today, Jesus said to do exactly that.
The Bible says that when we do good to others, without expecting anything in return, our reward in heaven will be great. The way Jesus wants us to treat people is very different from how others react to being wronged and hurt. It can be shocking to our enemies. And it can make them wonder what is different about us. That may give us an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with them.
Talk about It
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Question 1. How does the Bible say we should treat those who treat us poorly? Answer 1. “Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” (Luke 6:27–28)
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| Question 2. Why should we be compassionate to others?
Answer 2. Because God the Father is compassionate (Luke 6:36)
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| Question 3. Why is it difficult to serve those who treat us poorly?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. How do you think serving others, even our enemies, can help them see and understand who Jesus is?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can you show God’s love to someone who treats you poorly?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
God, thank You for loving me even when I don’t treat You the way You should be treated. Give me a heart to serve those around me who are difficult to love. Help me to be an example of the love You have shown to me. Amen.