Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will put others first.
Faith Verse
Romans 12:2 (NLT)
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Question of the Day: How do we work together as a team?
Read about It
Read: Philippians 2:1–4
Have you ever seen really little kids play with their toys? Sometimes they don’t share very well or get along. Sometimes grownups have the same problem. Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi to encourage them to get along with each other and love one another. He knew that this was something people could agree to do together. It starts with each person having the right attitude.
Paul’s message is like what Jesus told the guests at the party. We should choose to put others first, rather than just think about ourself. Doing this will help us work together as a team with one mind and purpose. We should choose to correct our attitude and put others first because of all that God has done for us.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What are some things that Paul tells us not to do in these verses? Answer 1. Don’t be selfish, don’t try to impress others. Don’t look out only for your own interests. (Philippians 2:3–4)
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| Question 2. What things did Paul say would make him happy?
Answer 2. For the people to agree, love, and work with others with one mind and purpose (Philippians 2:2)
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Question 3. How should Philippians 2:4 affect how we treat others? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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Question 4. What do you think working as a team with one mind and purpose looks like? Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can selfishness destroy a team?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You for everything You have done for us. Help us to make Your Church stronger by having the right attitude. Amen.