Bible values for children
Be a friend who cares.
Being a caring and dependable friend.
Friends can disagree and still treat each other well.
Put it into practice
What does friendship look like?
Friendship grows when people enjoy time together, listen and care about one another. A good friend can be happy for you and stay kind when things are difficult. Friends can disagree and still treat each other well.
Invite a friend to choose today's game. If you disagree, take turns suggesting something you can both enjoy.
Talk about it
What helps you feel cared for by a friend?
Stories that show friendship
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Jonathan Helps David Escape
1 Samuel 20:1–42
Jonathan and David cared deeply about each other. Jonathan helped David when he was in danger, showing that friendship involves more than having fun together.
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David
JonathanVerses to remember
A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
A little context
Proverbs 17:17 describes a friend's steady love in difficult times. It is wisdom about dependable relationships, not a demand to agree with everything a friend does.
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Make something together.
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