God's Love

Love and Respect

"Be kindly affectionate to one another, in honor giving preference to one another."
Romans 12:10

Reflection

Real love treats people as valuable even when nobody is watching. Respect is love with good manners.

Prayer

Father, teach me to treat people with honor. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What does it mean to give others preference?
  2. How do you show respect when nobody is watching?
  3. Who would you like to honor this week?

5-minute activity

Have a "you go first" dinner: each person lets someone else serve first, speak first or pick first. Afterwards, talk about how it felt. Read Romans 12:10.

The story in the Bible

Paul's LettersRead the illustrated story →

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