Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can show compassion.
Faith Verse
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Question of the Day: Why should we put action to our compassion?
Read about It
Read: 1 John 3:16–19
Imagine that you’re walking through the grocery store. When you turn the corner to the next aisle, there’s a huge display that you didn’t see. You trip, fall flat on the floor, and knock down the entire display. Everything goes flying. How would you feel? Maybe you feel sad because you hurt your ankle, or maybe you feel embarrassed because you made a huge mess. Would you feel worse if people laughed at you, or would it be better if those around you had compassion and stopped to help you pick up all the things that had fallen?
Probably all of us would want someone to stop and help us. That’s the kind of compassion we’re supposed to show and receive when we’re part of the Church. Jesus has shown us so much compassion and love! As the verses we read explained, His love should make us want to love other Christians the same way. One way we can show that love is by putting it into action when we see other Christians hurting or in need.
Talk about It
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Question 1. How do these verses say that Jesus showed us love and compassion? Answer 1. Jesus gave up His life for us. (1 John 3:16)
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| Question 2. When was a time someone showed you compassion?
Answer 2. Answers may vary.
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| Question 3. Who is someone in your church that you could show some compassion?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. How may God be wanting to use you to help care for other Christians’ needs?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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Question 5. Why should we put action to our compassion? Answer 5. It shows our love and that we belong to God. (1 John 3:18–19) |
Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You for showing how much You love me by giving Your life to pay for the wrong things I’ve done. Help me to always consider how others feel and show them Your love and compassion by the things I do. Amen.