"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
"This verse says to do good to all people, especially people who believe in Jesus, whenever we have the opportunity. Some kids think the Bible is tricky to read. But the fact is God's Word can be crystal clear-and a lot of times it is. This is one of those cases. Look around for people in need, or even people you can be nice to for no reason. Maybe you could put your neighbor's newspaper on his porch. Perhaps you can tutor other kids in your class or try to befriend a new girl/boy at church or school. God will give you the opportunities to do good-all you have to do is look for your chances. Ask God to help you recognize opportunities to do good."
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
colossians 4:6
"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
"Paul reminds Christians that their words should be carefully chosen. Our speech should always show God's grace and never be bitter or tasteless. We should seek God's wisdom to gently answer everyone.
In the movie Mary Poppins, the whimsical nanny sings, "just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down." What she means is when something is hard to do or say, it can often be sweetened to make it easier to accomplish.
As a follower of Christ, you are called to speak the truth in a loving way. Sometimes people in the world wont want to hear what you have to say. But that doesnt make it any less important for you to share the truth.
so How can you make the gospel swee to a world of hurting people? Ask God to give you wisdom as you share the truth about Jesus to others. Be sensitive to what people are ready to hear. Ask God to help you choose words that are easy for others to swallow and still full of truth.
"Paul reminds Christians that their words should be carefully chosen. Our speech should always show God's grace and never be bitter or tasteless. We should seek God's wisdom to gently answer everyone.
In the movie Mary Poppins, the whimsical nanny sings, "just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down." What she means is when something is hard to do or say, it can often be sweetened to make it easier to accomplish.
As a follower of Christ, you are called to speak the truth in a loving way. Sometimes people in the world wont want to hear what you have to say. But that doesnt make it any less important for you to share the truth.
so How can you make the gospel swee to a world of hurting people? Ask God to give you wisdom as you share the truth about Jesus to others. Be sensitive to what people are ready to hear. Ask God to help you choose words that are easy for others to swallow and still full of truth.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hebrews 6:18
"That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us."
"God never lies. Everything he says in his Word is true. You can believe everything he says and live with courage and confidence in God's love, because you know that God's promises are true. It is impossible for God to lie, because he is truth (John 14:6). That's great news for us, because it means we can fuly trust everything God says. Each story in the Bible really happened. He will keep every promise. And most importantly, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross really is enough to save us from sin. But there's someone who doesn't want you to believe the truth. Satan will distract you from what is true and even lie to you to keep you from believing the wonderful promises of God. Are you believing God's truth or Satan's lies? A good way to know the difference between the two is to read God's Word and arm yourself with the Truth! Thank God for being completely truthful."
"God never lies. Everything he says in his Word is true. You can believe everything he says and live with courage and confidence in God's love, because you know that God's promises are true. It is impossible for God to lie, because he is truth (John 14:6). That's great news for us, because it means we can fuly trust everything God says. Each story in the Bible really happened. He will keep every promise. And most importantly, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross really is enough to save us from sin. But there's someone who doesn't want you to believe the truth. Satan will distract you from what is true and even lie to you to keep you from believing the wonderful promises of God. Are you believing God's truth or Satan's lies? A good way to know the difference between the two is to read God's Word and arm yourself with the Truth! Thank God for being completely truthful."
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