Whatever You Do, Do It For God

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Whatever You Do, Do It For God - printed LESSON (same as text below)

Whatever You Do, Do It For God - POWERPOINT

Whatever You Do Do It For God - COLORING SHEET

I Corinthians 10:31

When you start living for God instead of for yourself, it changes everything. You might think that if you decide to follow Jesus, then you can’t do anything that you used to do. And there may be some things in your life that God doesn’t want you to do at all, but for many things, it’s just a matter of doing them for God instead of for yourself.

When we live for ourselves, there’s very little meaning in our lives. But when you decide that, whatever you do, you will do it for God, your life will have new purpose, meaning, and direction. Changing why we do what we do (from doing things for our own selves to doing them for God), will automatically change both what we do and how we do it. And it’s so important that we are building a deeper and deeper relationship with God, because the more we know who God is and what He wants, the better we can live our lives in Jesus’ name. 

Bible Verses About Living for God:

• Colossians 3:23 | Work at everything with all your heart.

• Psalm 119:9 | Live according to God’s Word.

• Ephesians 2:10 | God prepared work for us to do.

• Colossians 3:17 | Do everything in Jesus’ name.

Family Time Questions About Living for God:

• What are some things that you like to do?

• Do you always do your best?

• What are some examples of things that you can do for God instead of for yourself?

• What are some examples of things that God just never wants you to do?

• Why is it important to always be building your relationship with God?

Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for all that you do for me. Help me to live my life for you, and to know you more and more every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Love Is Kind

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Love Is Kind - printed LESSON (same as text below)

Love Is - COLORING SHEET

Love Is Kind - I Corinthians 13 - WORKSHEET (for Middle and HS)

I Corinthians 13 - COLORING SHEET (for Middle and HS)

I Corinthians 13:4

If we’re not being kind, we’re not being loving. And, without love, we’re nothing. Sometimes we feel like it doesn’t matter how we talk to people so long as we’re telling them the truth. It’s important to tell the truth and stand up for what’s right. But we’re supposed to speak the truth in love, and love is kind!

Douglas used to think that it was a good idea to be mean to people, so long as he was telling the truth. For example, when his grandma asked if he would like some of the cranberry sauce she made, he told her, “No, thank you, it’s disgusting.” That’s not how we should treat people at all! We should do everything in our power to be kind with our words and actions. That doesn’t mean that we should lie to people, but just because something is true doesn’t mean that it’s good or kind. When Douglas was asked if he wanted cranberry sauce, he could have just said, “No, thank you” and been done with it. We need to remember how important love is in every aspect of our lives and do our best to love the way God loves. Love is kind.

Bible Verses About “Love Is Kind”:

• 1 Corinthians 13:4 | Love is kind.

• 1 Corinthians 13:6 | Love rejoices in truth.

• Proverbs 3:3 | Kindness and truth are both important.

• Matthew 7:3-5 | Look at your own errors, not others.

• 1 John 4:8 | God is love.

• Ephesians 4:32 | Godly love is kind.

• Luke 6:35 | Kindness is love in action.

Family Time Questions About “Love Is Kind”:

• What are some kinds of things that are true, but never need to be said?

• Why is it so important to be kind?

• What are some ways that we can show others kindness?

Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for your incredible kindness to me. Please help me to always do my best to be kind as well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.