TRUST
Proverbs 11: 3-You can put confidence in someone who is trustworthy.
-What makes a friend trustworthy?
-Why is it important to be able to trust people in your class/ community?
-How do we learn to trust one another?
-What could you do if a friend betrayed your trust or let you down?
-How can you show that you are trustworthy?
-What do Christians mean when they speak about 'trusting God in all things'?
RESPECT
1 Peter 2.17- Show respect for all people. Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Respect God.
-Who do you respect and why?
-How can you show respect for someone with whom you disagree?
-Which role models do you admire and why?
-Can you think of some stories about Jesus that demonstrate his respect for the people he met?
HONESTY
Ephesians 4. 25- Everyone must tell the truth to fellow- believers, because we are all members together.
-Sometimes we are tempted to lie to get out of trouble or make ourselves look better. Why is it important to tell the truth?
-How do you feel when somebody lies to you?
-Is it important to always tell the truth?
-Who helps you decide what is right and wrong?
-When some Christians find it difficult to make a decision, they ask themselves the question “What would Jesus do?”. Why do you think this is helpful?
KINDNESS
Acts 28:2- It was raining and very cold. But the people who lived there were very good to us. They made us a fire and welcomed all of us.
-When you think of kindness what comes to mind?
-How can you show kindness to others?
-How did the kindness of God appear?
-Besides giving us salvation, what are some other ways God has shown us kindness?
COMPASSION
Psalm 86.15- But you, O Lord are a God who shows mercy and is kind. You don’t become angry quickly you have great love and faithfulness.
-If you met someone who was really compassionate how would you know?
-If you show someone kindness and care how does that make them feel? How do you think you would feel?
-How could you help someone who was being “left out” of a game or other activity?
-Do you know a story that Jesus told about someone who showed compassion?
-Can you think of a time when Jesus showed compassion to those around him?