Key Ideas
Faith Fact
We grow together.
Faith Verse
Matthew 18:20 (NLT)
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”
Question of the Day: How have you shown love to others this week?
Read about It
Read: Romans 12:9–10
Have you ever seen someone do something nice because they wanted something in return? In life, you are going to experience that sometimes. It may be hard to know if someone’s actions are sincere. Romans 12:10 says to love others with “genuine affection.” When we love others, we shouldn’t just love them for what they can do for us, but we should love them because God loves them.
Also, we should honor and encourage each other. When someone is in need, we should look for ways to help, even if that might be inconvenient at times. We can show love in our everyday life by how we interact with and care for others.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What do you think the phrase “genuine affection” means? Answer 1. Answers may vary.
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| Question 2. How do you know if someone’s actions are genuine?
Answer 2. Answers will vary.
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| Question 3. How do you show honor to someone?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. When dealing with others, why is it important to “hold tightly to what is good”?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. How can you ensure that you have “genuine affection” for others?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You so much for loving me. Help me share Your love with others. Help me to follow the Holy Spirit’s direction in showing love to others. Help me love others as You do. Amen.