Key Ideas
Faith Fact
We serve 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: Who is your neighbor?
Read about It
Read: Galatians 5:13–17
Who is your neighbor? When you think of this, you might think of the person who lives right next door to you. But did you know that your neighbor is more than just the person who lives next door to you? Your neighbor is pretty much anyone you come in contact with. We are told to “love your neighbor as yourself.” That means we are supposed to treat everyone we meet with the love and kindness we would like to receive.
Sometimes when we start comparing ourself with others, judging, or allowing little things to get in the way, we can build up a heart that becomes resentful to other people. In those moments, we need to pray to see our neighbors the way God sees them, as His children. We need to find ways to serve them and share God’s love with them. When we serve and love one another, we become unified!
Talk about It
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Question 1. Why do you think God wants us to love others as much as we love ourself? Answer 1. Answers will vary.
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| Question 2. What might get in the way of your efforts to show love to others?
Answer 2. Answers may vary.
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| Question 3. Why is showing love to your neighbor important?
Answer 3. The Bible tells us to. (Galatians 4:14).
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| Question 4. How can we treat others, even those who mistreat us, properly?
Answer 4. “Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” (Galatians 5:16)
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| Question 5. What are some ways that you can love your neighbor this week?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You for my neighbors and the people I see every day. Help me show love and kindness to them and help me share Your love with others. Amen.