Bible values for children
Small acts. Real care.
Showing care through words and actions.
We can ask rather than guess what they need.
Put it into practice
What does kindness look like?
Kindness means showing care through our words and actions. It starts with noticing another person and thinking about what might help them. We can ask rather than guess what they need.
Offer to help a classmate gather dropped pencils. Listen if they say they would rather do it themselves.
Talk about it
How can you find out what someone needs?
Stories that show kindness
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The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25–37
The Samaritan did more than feel sorry for the injured traveller. He stopped, cared for his wounds and arranged further help. Kindness became something practical.
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Jesus Meets Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1–10
As Jesus passed through Jericho, he stopped for a man in a tree and brought salvation to his house.
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Jesus Welcomes the Children
Matthew 19:13–15; Mark 10:13–16; Luke 18:15–17
When people brought little children to Jesus, he welcomed them and blessed them.
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Jesus
Zacchaeus
Good SamaritanVerses to remember
And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
A little context
Ephesians 4:32 links kindness with compassion and forgiveness. Earlier verses describe truthful, helpful speech and a changed way of living together.
