Friendship

Being a Friend First

"Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them."
Matthew 7:12

Reflection

Waiting for the other person to come first can take a long time. Taking the first step is nearly always up to us.

Prayer

God, give me courage to take the first step. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What is the Golden Rule?
  2. Why should we take the first step?
  3. How would you like to be treated?

5-minute activity

List three ways you like to be treated. Then choose one to do for someone else first today, without waiting for them. Read Matthew 7:12.

The story in the Bible

The Sermon on the MountRead the illustrated story →

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