Bible values for children
Stand by people with care.
Standing by others in wise ways.
Real care can include telling the truth and getting help.
Put it into practice
What does loyalty look like?
Loyalty means staying caring and dependable towards people. We can support a friend in a hard time without agreeing to everything they ask. Real care can include telling the truth and getting help.
If other children laugh at a friend, keep treating them kindly and ask an adult for help with the unkind behaviour.
Talk about it
Can you care for a friend and still say no to a wrong choice?
Stories that show loyalty
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Ruth and Naomi Return to Bethlehem
Ruth 1:1–22
Ruth chose to stay with Naomi after their family losses. Her words and actions show a deep commitment to sharing life and caring for her.
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Naomi
RuthVerses to remember
Ruth said, “Don’t urge me to leave you, and to return from following you, for where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God.
A little context
Ruth 1:16 is Ruth's personal commitment to Naomi in a particular family story. It is not a rule that people must stay in every relationship, whatever happens.
