Diligence part 3

 June 30, 2021

LESSON 26: DILIGENCE

A. Definition of diligence:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 6:6-11; 31:10-31; Ruth 2:1-13; Mark 13:32-36; Acts 9:36-39.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Prov. 24:30-34; 26:13-16; Matt. 25:1-13; Mark 14:32-42. 

E. Thinking about diligence in my own life:

1. When have I been diligent? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be diligent?

3. What problem in my life could God use to make me more diligent?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of diligence? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build diligence into my life: Prov. 10:4; 13:4; Mark 13:33; Rom. 12:11; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:12; 2 Tim. 3:16. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I consider myself diligent? 

2. Do my parents consider me diligent? 

3. Is getting out of bed on time quite easy for me? 

4. Am I diligent when the boss is not around? 

5. Do I enjoy doing a job to the best of my ability? 

6. Do people more diligent than I am make me feel guilty? 

7. Do I see diligence as a positive quality or do I say when I see someone working hard, “Who is he trying to impress”?

8. Do I feel that diligent people are happier than lazy people? 

9. Are the people I consider successful diligent? 

10. Have I confessed laziness in my life? 

11. Do I consider laziness a serious enough problem to be repented of, or does it rank low on my priorities? 

12. Do I work with a sense of accountability to others, especially to God? 

13. Do I have a daily devotional time? 

14. Am I diligent in my work because I desire to honor God? 

15. Do I carry out responsibilities in detail?

16. Do I want God to make me more diligent? 

Diligence part 2

 June 29, 2021

LESSON 26: DILIGENCE

A. Definition of diligence:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 6:6-11; 31:10-31; Ruth 2:1-13; Mark 13:32-36; Acts 9:36-39.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Prov. 24:30-34; 26:13-16; Matt. 25:1-13; Mark 14:32-42. 

E. Thinking about diligence in my own life:

1. When have I been diligent? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be diligent?

3. What problem in my life could God use to make me more diligent?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of diligence? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build diligence into my life: Prov. 10:4; 13:4; Mark 13:33; Rom. 12:11; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:12; 2 Tim. 3:16. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I consider myself diligent? 

2. Do my parents consider me diligent? 

3. Is getting out of bed on time quite easy for me? 

4. Am I diligent when the boss is not around? 

5. Do I enjoy doing a job to the best of my ability? 

6. Do people more diligent than I am make me feel guilty? 

7. Do I see diligence as a positive quality or do I say when I see someone working hard, “Who is he trying to impress”?

8. Do I feel that diligent people are happier than lazy people? 

9. Are the people I consider successful diligent? 

10. Have I confessed laziness in my life? 

11. Do I consider laziness a serious enough problem to be repented of, or does it rank low on my priorities? 

12. Do I work with a sense of accountability to others, especially to God? 

13. Do I have a daily devotional time? 

14. Am I diligent in my work because I desire to honor God? 

15. Do I carry out responsibilities in detail?

16. Do I want God to make me more diligent? 

Diligence part 1

 June 28, 2021

LESSON 26: DILIGENCE

A. Definition of diligence:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Prov. 6:6-11; 31:10-31; Ruth 2:1-13; Mark 13:32-36; Acts 9:36-39.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Prov. 24:30-34; 26:13-16; Matt. 25:1-13; Mark 14:32-42. 

E. Thinking about diligence in my own life:

1. When have I been diligent? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be diligent?

3. What problem in my life could God use to make me more diligent?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of diligence? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build diligence into my life: Prov. 10:4; 13:4; Mark 13:33; Rom. 12:11; 1 Thess. 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:12; 2 Tim. 3:16. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I consider myself diligent? 

2. Do my parents consider me diligent? 

3. Is getting out of bed on time quite easy for me? 

4. Am I diligent when the boss is not around? 

5. Do I enjoy doing a job to the best of my ability? 

6. Do people more diligent than I am make me feel guilty? 

7. Do I see diligence as a positive quality or do I say when I see someone working hard, “Who is he trying to impress”?

8. Do I feel that diligent people are happier than lazy people? 

9. Are the people I consider successful diligent? 

10. Have I confessed laziness in my life? 

11. Do I consider laziness a serious enough problem to be repented of, or does it rank low on my priorities? 

12. Do I work with a sense of accountability to others, especially to God? 

13. Do I have a daily devotional time? 

14. Am I diligent in my work because I desire to honor God? 

15. Do I carry out responsibilities in detail?

16. Do I want God to make me more diligent? 

Initiative part 5

 June 25, 2021

LESSON 25: INITIATIVE

A. Definition of initiative: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 1, 2; 1 Kings 9:10-28; Neh. 2; Matt. 14:22-33; Mark 2:1-5. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 16:1-9; John 19:1-16; 2 Thess. 3:6-13. 

E. Thinking about initiative in my own life:

1. When have I shown initiative? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show initiative? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build initiative? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of initiative?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build initiative into my life: Gen. 1:1; Prov. 22:29; Eccles. 9:10; Phil. 3:14; 4:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I take responsibility for my own spiritual growth and not depend excessively upon others? 

2. Do I make good use of my time? 

3. Do I have hobbies that I enjoy? 

4. When I see jobs that are not getting done, do I feel like doing them? 

5. Do I attempt to make my friends successful in something?

6. Do I like to set goals and try to reach them? 

7. When I have a “thousand things to do,” am I able to choose one thing and do it, or do I get so discouraged I do nothing? 

8. Am I convinced initiative is a mark of godliness? 

9. Do I consider it my responsibility to encourage others?

10. Can I finish a job without having to be reminded or prodded?

11. Do I look for opportunities to witness about Jesus? 

12. Am I especially creative in certain areas of my life? 

13. Do I give special attention to new people who come to my church? 

14. Do I carry out assignments or chores before being told? 

15. Am I convinced God will develop initiative in me?  

Initiative part 4

June 24, 2021

LESSON 25: INITIATIVE

A. Definition of initiative: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 1, 2; 1 Kings 9:10-28; Neh. 2; Matt. 14:22-33; Mark 2:1-5. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 16:1-9; John 19:1-16; 2 Thess. 3:6-13. 

E. Thinking about initiative in my own life:

1. When have I shown initiative? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show initiative? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build initiative? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of initiative?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build initiative into my life: Gen. 1:1; Prov. 22:29; Eccles. 9:10; Phil. 3:14; 4:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I take responsibility for my own spiritual growth and not depend excessively upon others? 

2. Do I make good use of my time? 

3. Do I have hobbies that I enjoy? 

4. When I see jobs that are not getting done, do I feel like doing them? 

5. Do I attempt to make my friends successful in something?

6. Do I like to set goals and try to reach them? 

7. When I have a “thousand things to do,” am I able to choose one thing and do it, or do I get so discouraged I do nothing? 

8. Am I convinced initiative is a mark of godliness? 

9. Do I consider it my responsibility to encourage others?

10. Can I finish a job without having to be reminded or prodded?

11. Do I look for opportunities to witness about Jesus? 

12. Am I especially creative in certain areas of my life? 

13. Do I give special attention to new people who come to my church? 

14. Do I carry out assignments or chores before being told? 

15. Am I convinced God will develop initiative in me?  

Initiative part 3

 June 23, 2021

LESSON 25: INITIATIVE

A. Definition of initiative: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 1, 2; 1 Kings 9:10-28; Neh. 2; Matt. 14:22-33; Mark 2:1-5. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 16:1-9; John 19:1-16; 2 Thess. 3:6-13. 

E. Thinking about initiative in my own life:

1. When have I shown initiative? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show initiative? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build initiative? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of initiative?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build initiative into my life: Gen. 1:1; Prov. 22:29; Eccles. 9:10; Phil. 3:14; 4:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I take responsibility for my own spiritual growth and not depend excessively upon others? 

2. Do I make good use of my time? 

3. Do I have hobbies that I enjoy? 

4. When I see jobs that are not getting done, do I feel like doing them? 

5. Do I attempt to make my friends successful in something?

6. Do I like to set goals and try to reach them? 

7. When I have a “thousand things to do,” am I able to choose one thing and do it, or do I get so discouraged I do nothing? 

8. Am I convinced initiative is a mark of godliness? 

9. Do I consider it my responsibility to encourage others?

10. Can I finish a job without having to be reminded or prodded?

11. Do I look for opportunities to witness about Jesus? 

12. Am I especially creative in certain areas of my life? 

13. Do I give special attention to new people who come to my church? 

14. Do I carry out assignments or chores before being told? 

15. Am I convinced God will develop initiative in me? 

Initiative part 2

June 22, 2021

 LESSON 25: INITIATIVE

A. Definition of initiative: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 1, 2; 1 Kings 9:10-28; Neh. 2; Matt. 14:22-33; Mark 2:1-5. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 16:1-9; John 19:1-16; 2 Thess. 3:6-13. 

E. Thinking about initiative in my own life:

1. When have I shown initiative? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show initiative? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build initiative? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of initiative?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build initiative into my life: Gen. 1:1; Prov. 22:29; Eccles. 9:10; Phil. 3:14; 4:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I take responsibility for my own spiritual growth and not depend excessively upon others? 

2. Do I make good use of my time? 

3. Do I have hobbies that I enjoy? 

4. When I see jobs that are not getting done, do I feel like doing them? 

5. Do I attempt to make my friends successful in something?

6. Do I like to set goals and try to reach them? 

7. When I have a “thousand things to do,” am I able to choose one thing and do it, or do I get so discouraged I do nothing? 

8. Am I convinced initiative is a mark of godliness? 

9. Do I consider it my responsibility to encourage others?

10. Can I finish a job without having to be reminded or prodded?

11. Do I look for opportunities to witness about Jesus? 

12. Am I especially creative in certain areas of my life? 

13. Do I give special attention to new people who come to my church? 

14. Do I carry out assignments or chores before being told? 

15. Am I convinced God will develop initiative in me? 

Initiative part 1

 June 21, 2021

LESSON 25: INITIATIVE

A. Definition of initiative: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Gen. 1, 2; 1 Kings 9:10-28; Neh. 2; Matt. 14:22-33; Mark 2:1-5. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 16:1-9; John 19:1-16; 2 Thess. 3:6-13. 

E. Thinking about initiative in my own life:

1. When have I shown initiative? 

2. In what situation did I fail to show initiative? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build initiative? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of initiative?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build initiative into my life: Gen. 1:1; Prov. 22:29; Eccles. 9:10; Phil. 3:14; 4:13. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I take responsibility for my own spiritual growth and not depend excessively upon others? 

2. Do I make good use of my time? 

3. Do I have hobbies that I enjoy? 

4. When I see jobs that are not getting done, do I feel like doing them? 

5. Do I attempt to make my friends successful in something?

6. Do I like to set goals and try to reach them? 

7. When I have a “thousand things to do,” am I able to choose one thing and do it, or do I get so discouraged I do nothing? 

8. Am I convinced initiative is a mark of godliness? 

9. Do I consider it my responsibility to encourage others?

10. Can I finish a job without having to be reminded or prodded?

11. Do I look for opportunities to witness about Jesus? 

12. Am I especially creative in certain areas of my life? 

13. Do I give special attention to new people who come to my church? 

14. Do I carry out assignments or chores before being told? 

15. Am I convinced God will develop initiative in me? 

Enthusiasm part 5

 June 18, 2021

LESSON 24: ENTHUSIASM

A. Definition of enthusiasm: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 6:12-15; Neh. 2:17-20; John 2:13-17; Phil. 3:4-14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 19:4-10; Matt. 16:21-23; Luke 9:51-56; Rom. 10:1-4.

E. Thinking about enthusiasm in my own life:

1. When have I been enthusiastic? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be enthusiastic? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build enthusiasm?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of enthusiasm?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build enthusiasm into my life: Matt. 5:16; Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 10:31; 15:58; Gal. 6:9; Col. 3:23. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do my attitude and countenance show that I enjoy my work? 

2. At home, do I have a positive spirit that makes me fun to be around, or am I a “sourpuss”? 

3. Do I motivate others by getting excited about things they are involved in? 

4. Do I greet others in a friendly manner when we meet? 

5. Do I usually see disappointments as opportunities for God to “work all things for good”? 

6. Can I distinguish true enthusiasm from emotional fervor? 

7. Am I able to “rejoice with those who rejoice”? Am I genuinely happy when others succeed, even if they surpass my accomplishments? 

8. Am I free in worship, or do I feel afraid to express my joy to God? 

9. Does my enthusiasm result in positive involvement, or does it end with emotional expression? 

10. Do enthusiastic people make me more enthusiastic or do they irritate me? 

11. Am I secure in my enthusiasm? Can I be comfortable with my own enthusiasm? 

12. Do I feel that people in general could use more enthusiasm in their lives? 

13. Am I capable of generating more enthusiasm than I do now? 

14. Am I willing to cooperate with God in becoming a more enthusiastic person? 

15. On an “enthusiasm scale” of one to ten, where would I place myself?

16. Where would I like to be on the scale?

Enthusiasm part 4

 June 17, 2021

LESSON 24: ENTHUSIASM

A. Definition of enthusiasm: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 6:12-15; Neh. 2:17-20; John 2:13-17; Phil. 3:4-14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 19:4-10; Matt. 16:21-23; Luke 9:51-56; Rom. 10:1-4.

E. Thinking about enthusiasm in my own life:

1. When have I been enthusiastic? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be enthusiastic? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build enthusiasm?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of enthusiasm?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build enthusiasm into my life: Matt. 5:16; Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 10:31; 15:58; Gal. 6:9; Col. 3:23. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do my attitude and countenance show that I enjoy my work? 

2. At home, do I have a positive spirit that makes me fun to be around, or am I a “sourpuss”? 

3. Do I motivate others by getting excited about things they are involved in? 

4. Do I greet others in a friendly manner when we meet? 

5. Do I usually see disappointments as opportunities for God to “work all things for good”? 

6. Can I distinguish true enthusiasm from emotional fervor? 

7. Am I able to “rejoice with those who rejoice”? Am I genuinely happy when others succeed, even if they surpass my accomplishments? 

8. Am I free in worship, or do I feel afraid to express my joy to God? 

9. Does my enthusiasm result in positive involvement, or does it end with emotional expression? 

10. Do enthusiastic people make me more enthusiastic or do they irritate me? 

11. Am I secure in my enthusiasm? Can I be comfortable with my own enthusiasm? 

12. Do I feel that people in general could use more enthusiasm in their lives? 

13. Am I capable of generating more enthusiasm than I do now? 

14. Am I willing to cooperate with God in becoming a more enthusiastic person? 

15. On an “enthusiasm scale” of one to ten, where would I place myself?

16. Where would I like to be on the scale?

Enthusiasm part 3

 June 16, 2021

LESSON 24: ENTHUSIASM

A. Definition of enthusiasm: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 6:12-15; Neh. 2:17-20; John 2:13-17; Phil. 3:4-14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 19:4-10; Matt. 16:21-23; Luke 9:51-56; Rom. 10:1-4.

E. Thinking about enthusiasm in my own life:

1. When have I been enthusiastic? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be enthusiastic? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build enthusiasm?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of enthusiasm?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build enthusiasm into my life: Matt. 5:16; Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 10:31; 15:58; Gal. 6:9; Col. 3:23. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do my attitude and countenance show that I enjoy my work? 

2. At home, do I have a positive spirit that makes me fun to be around, or am I a “sourpuss”? 

3. Do I motivate others by getting excited about things they are involved in? 

4. Do I greet others in a friendly manner when we meet? 

5. Do I usually see disappointments as opportunities for God to “work all things for good”? 

6. Can I distinguish true enthusiasm from emotional fervor? 

7. Am I able to “rejoice with those who rejoice”? Am I genuinely happy when others succeed, even if they surpass my accomplishments? 

8. Am I free in worship, or do I feel afraid to express my joy to God? 

9. Does my enthusiasm result in positive involvement, or does it end with emotional expression? 

10. Do enthusiastic people make me more enthusiastic or do they irritate me? 

11. Am I secure in my enthusiasm? Can I be comfortable with my own enthusiasm? 

12. Do I feel that people in general could use more enthusiasm in their lives? 

13. Am I capable of generating more enthusiasm than I do now? 

14. Am I willing to cooperate with God in becoming a more enthusiastic person? 

15. On an “enthusiasm scale” of one to ten, where would I place myself?

16. Where would I like to be on the scale?

Enthusiasm part 2

 June 15, 2021

LESSON 24: ENTHUSIASM

A. Definition of enthusiasm: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 6:12-15; Neh. 2:17-20; John 2:13-17; Phil. 3:4-14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 19:4-10; Matt. 16:21-23; Luke 9:51-56; Rom. 10:1-4.

E. Thinking about enthusiasm in my own life:

1. When have I been enthusiastic? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be enthusiastic? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build enthusiasm?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of enthusiasm?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build enthusiasm into my life: Matt. 5:16; Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 10:31; 15:58; Gal. 6:9; Col. 3:23. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do my attitude and countenance show that I enjoy my work? 

2. At home, do I have a positive spirit that makes me fun to be around, or am I a “sourpuss”? 

3. Do I motivate others by getting excited about things they are involved in? 

4. Do I greet others in a friendly manner when we meet? 

5. Do I usually see disappointments as opportunities for God to “work all things for good”? 

6. Can I distinguish true enthusiasm from emotional fervor? 

7. Am I able to “rejoice with those who rejoice”? Am I genuinely happy when others succeed, even if they surpass my accomplishments? 

8. Am I free in worship, or do I feel afraid to express my joy to God? 

9. Does my enthusiasm result in positive involvement, or does it end with emotional expression? 

10. Do enthusiastic people make me more enthusiastic or do they irritate me? 

11. Am I secure in my enthusiasm? Can I be comfortable with my own enthusiasm? 

12. Do I feel that people in general could use more enthusiasm in their lives? 

13. Am I capable of generating more enthusiasm than I do now? 

14. Am I willing to cooperate with God in becoming a more enthusiastic person? 

15. On an “enthusiasm scale” of one to ten, where would I place myself?

16. Where would I like to be on the scale?

Enthusiasm part 1

 June 14, 2021

LESSON 24: ENTHUSIASM

A. Definition of enthusiasm: 

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 6:12-15; Neh. 2:17-20; John 2:13-17; Phil. 3:4-14. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 19:4-10; Matt. 16:21-23; Luke 9:51-56; Rom. 10:1-4.

E. Thinking about enthusiasm in my own life:

1. When have I been enthusiastic? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be enthusiastic? 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build enthusiasm?

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of enthusiasm?

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build enthusiasm into my life: Matt. 5:16; Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 10:31; 15:58; Gal. 6:9; Col. 3:23. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do my attitude and countenance show that I enjoy my work? 

2. At home, do I have a positive spirit that makes me fun to be around, or am I a “sourpuss”? 

3. Do I motivate others by getting excited about things they are involved in? 

4. Do I greet others in a friendly manner when we meet? 

5. Do I usually see disappointments as opportunities for God to “work all things for good”? 

6. Can I distinguish true enthusiasm from emotional fervor? 

7. Am I able to “rejoice with those who rejoice”? Am I genuinely happy when others succeed, even if they surpass my accomplishments? 

8. Am I free in worship, or do I feel afraid to express my joy to God? 

9. Does my enthusiasm result in positive involvement, or does it end with emotional expression? 

10. Do enthusiastic people make me more enthusiastic or do they irritate me? 

11. Am I secure in my enthusiasm? Can I be comfortable with my own enthusiasm? 

12. Do I feel that people in general could use more enthusiasm in their lives? 

13. Am I capable of generating more enthusiasm than I do now? 

14. Am I willing to cooperate with God in becoming a more enthusiastic person? 

15. On an “enthusiasm scale” of one to ten, where would I place myself?

16. Where would I like to be on the scale?

Fairness part 5

 June 11, 2021

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LESSON 23: FAIRNESS

A. Definition of fairness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Lev. 19:13-18; Deut. 16:18-20; Acts 10:23-48; 15:6:11; Rom. 2:2-16.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Isa. 53:1-12; Amos 5:11, 12; Luke 23:39-43; James 2:1-9. 

E. Thinking about fairness in my own life:

1. When have I been fair? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be fair?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build fairness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of fairness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build fairness into my life: Prov. 17:26; John 7:24; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; 10:12; James 2:1. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I expect others to be fair to me? 

2. How do I react when other people are treated unfairly?

3. Do I experience greater fairness at home or with friends?

4. Has God dealt fairly with your family? 

5. Is my life a testimony to the fairness of God? 

6. Do I believe that “all is fair in love and war”?

7. Do different circumstances require varying degrees of fairness? 

8. Do I desire to be fair at all times? 

9. Do I consider Godʼs answers to my prayers unfair? 

10. Am I treated fairly within my family, church, or school?

11. Do I object to apparently unfair situations? 

12. How can fairness apply to international affairs? 

Fairness part 4

 June 10, 2021

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LESSON 23: FAIRNESS

A. Definition of fairness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Lev. 19:13-18; Deut. 16:18-20; Acts 10:23-48; 15:6:11; Rom. 2:2-16.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Isa. 53:1-12; Amos 5:11, 12; Luke 23:39-43; James 2:1-9. 

E. Thinking about fairness in my own life:

1. When have I been fair? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be fair?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build fairness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of fairness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build fairness into my life: Prov. 17:26; John 7:24; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; 10:12; James 2:1. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I expect others to be fair to me? 

2. How do I react when other people are treated unfairly?

3. Do I experience greater fairness at home or with friends?

4. Has God dealt fairly with your family? 

5. Is my life a testimony to the fairness of God? 

6. Do I believe that “all is fair in love and war”?

7. Do different circumstances require varying degrees of fairness? 

8. Do I desire to be fair at all times? 

9. Do I consider Godʼs answers to my prayers unfair? 

10. Am I treated fairly within my family, church, or school?

11. Do I object to apparently unfair situations? 

12. How can fairness apply to international affairs? 

Fairness part 3

 June 9, 2021

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LESSON 23: FAIRNESS

A. Definition of fairness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Lev. 19:13-18; Deut. 16:18-20; Acts 10:23-48; 15:6:11; Rom. 2:2-16.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Isa. 53:1-12; Amos 5:11, 12; Luke 23:39-43; James 2:1-9. 

E. Thinking about fairness in my own life:

1. When have I been fair? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be fair?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build fairness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of fairness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build fairness into my life: Prov. 17:26; John 7:24; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; 10:12; James 2:1. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I expect others to be fair to me? 

2. How do I react when other people are treated unfairly?

3. Do I experience greater fairness at home or with friends?

4. Has God dealt fairly with your family? 

5. Is my life a testimony to the fairness of God? 

6. Do I believe that “all is fair in love and war”?

7. Do different circumstances require varying degrees of fairness? 

8. Do I desire to be fair at all times? 

9. Do I consider Godʼs answers to my prayers unfair? 

10. Am I treated fairly within my family, church, or school?

11. Do I object to apparently unfair situations? 

12. How can fairness apply to international affairs? 

Fairness part 2

 June 8, 2021

LESSON 23: FAIRNESS

A. Definition of fairness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Lev. 19:13-18; Deut. 16:18-20; Acts 10:23-48; 15:6:11; Rom. 2:2-16.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Isa. 53:1-12; Amos 5:11, 12; Luke 23:39-43; James 2:1-9. 

E. Thinking about fairness in my own life:

1. When have I been fair? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be fair?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build fairness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of fairness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build fairness into my life: Prov. 17:26; John 7:24; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; 10:12; James 2:1. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I expect others to be fair to me? 

2. How do I react when other people are treated unfairly?

3. Do I experience greater fairness at home or with friends?

4. Has God dealt fairly with your family? 

5. Is my life a testimony to the fairness of God? 

6. Do I believe that “all is fair in love and war”?

7. Do different circumstances require varying degrees of fairness? 

8. Do I desire to be fair at all times? 

9. Do I consider Godʼs answers to my prayers unfair? 

10. Am I treated fairly within my family, church, or school?

11. Do I object to apparently unfair situations? 

12. How can fairness apply to international affairs? 

Fairness part 1

 June 7, 2021

LESSON 23: FAIRNESS

A. Definition of fairness:

B. An example from my everyday life:

C. A positive example from the Bible: Lev. 19:13-18; Deut. 16:18-20; Acts 10:23-48; 15:6:11; Rom. 2:2-16.

D. A negative example from the Bible: Isa. 53:1-12; Amos 5:11, 12; Luke 23:39-43; James 2:1-9. 

E. Thinking about fairness in my own life:

1. When have I been fair? 

2. In what situation did I fail to be fair?

3. What problem in my life could God use to build fairness? 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of fairness? 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build fairness into my life: Prov. 17:26; John 7:24; Acts 10:34; Rom 2:11; 10:12; James 2:1. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. Do I expect others to be fair to me? 

2. How do I react when other people are treated unfairly?

3. Do I experience greater fairness at home or with friends?

4. Has God dealt fairly with your family? 

5. Is my life a testimony to the fairness of God? 

6. Do I believe that “all is fair in love and war”?

7. Do different circumstances require varying degrees of fairness? 

8. Do I desire to be fair at all times? 

9. Do I consider Godʼs answers to my prayers unfair? 

10. Am I treated fairly within my family, church, or school?

11. Do I object to apparently unfair situations? 

12. How can fairness apply to international affairs? 

Compassion part 5

 June 4, 2021

LESSON 22: COMPASSION

A. Definition of compassion: 

B. An example from my everyday life: 

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 9:1-13; Luke 10:25-37; 15:18-24; 18:35-43; 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 4:7-21. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 12:12-15; 21:5-15; Matt. 18:23-35; John 19:1-16. 

E. Thinking about compassion in my own life:

1. When have I been compassionate? 

 

2. In what situation did I fail to be compassionate? 

 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build compassion? 

 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of compassion? 

 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build compassion into my life: Prov. 10:12; Mark 12:29; John 15:12; Rom. 12:10; 1 Cor. 16:14; Col. 3:14; 1 John 4:18-21. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When I feel compassionate, do I take positive action? 

 

2. Do I serve people out of compassion or out of duty? 

 

3. Does my pride sometimes prevent me from showing compassion? 

 

4. Do I ever consider a person weak if he or she shows compassion? 

 

5. Are girls generally more compassionate than boys? 

 

6. Do I feel guilty when I have refrained from showing compassion? 

 

7. Does the misery of others usually produce feelings of compassion in me? 

 

8. Do I sense conviction when I see people exhibiting much more compassion than I do? 

 

9. Am I willing to inconvenience myself to show compassion to someone in need? 

 

10. Am I able to show compassion to people whose problems irritate me? 

 

11. In what ways do I express compassion? 

 

12. Is loving others one of my chief goals in life? 

 

13. Am I cooperating with God to make myself an instrument of His perfect love? 

Compassion part 4

 May 3, 2021

LESSON 22: COMPASSION

A. Definition of compassion: 

B. An example from my everyday life: 

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 9:1-13; Luke 10:25-37; 15:18-24; 18:35-43; 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 4:7-21. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 12:12-15; 21:5-15; Matt. 18:23-35; John 19:1-16. 

E. Thinking about compassion in my own life:

1. When have I been compassionate? 

 

2. In what situation did I fail to be compassionate? 

 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build compassion? 

 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of compassion? 

 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build compassion into my life: Prov. 10:12; Mark 12:29; John 15:12; Rom. 12:10; 1 Cor. 16:14; Col. 3:14; 1 John 4:18-21. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When I feel compassionate, do I take positive action? 

 

2. Do I serve people out of compassion or out of duty? 

 

3. Does my pride sometimes prevent me from showing compassion? 

 

4. Do I ever consider a person weak if he or she shows compassion? 

 

5. Are girls generally more compassionate than boys? 

 

6. Do I feel guilty when I have refrained from showing compassion? 

 

7. Does the misery of others usually produce feelings of compassion in me? 

 

8. Do I sense conviction when I see people exhibiting much more compassion than I do? 

 

9. Am I willing to inconvenience myself to show compassion to someone in need? 

 

10. Am I able to show compassion to people whose problems irritate me? 

 

11. In what ways do I express compassion? 

 

12. Is loving others one of my chief goals in life? 

 

13. Am I cooperating with God to make myself an instrument of His perfect love? 

Compassion part 3

 June 2, 2021

LESSON 22: COMPASSION

A. Definition of compassion: 

B. An example from my everyday life: 

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 9:1-13; Luke 10:25-37; 15:18-24; 18:35-43; 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 4:7-21. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 12:12-15; 21:5-15; Matt. 18:23-35; John 19:1-16. 

E. Thinking about compassion in my own life:

1. When have I been compassionate? 

 

2. In what situation did I fail to be compassionate? 

 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build compassion? 

 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of compassion? 

 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build compassion into my life: Prov. 10:12; Mark 12:29; John 15:12; Rom. 12:10; 1 Cor. 16:14; Col. 3:14; 1 John 4:18-21. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When I feel compassionate, do I take positive action? 

 

2. Do I serve people out of compassion or out of duty? 

 

3. Does my pride sometimes prevent me from showing compassion? 

 

4. Do I ever consider a person weak if he or she shows compassion? 

 

5. Are girls generally more compassionate than boys? 

 

6. Do I feel guilty when I have refrained from showing compassion? 

 

7. Does the misery of others usually produce feelings of compassion in me? 

 

8. Do I sense conviction when I see people exhibiting much more compassion than I do? 

 

9. Am I willing to inconvenience myself to show compassion to someone in need? 

 

10. Am I able to show compassion to people whose problems irritate me? 

 

11. In what ways do I express compassion? 

 

12. Is loving others one of my chief goals in life? 

 

13. Am I cooperating with God to make myself an instrument of His perfect love? 

Compassion part 2

 June 1, 2021

LESSON 22: COMPASSION

A. Definition of compassion: 

B. An example from my everyday life: 

C. A positive example from the Bible: 2 Sam. 9:1-13; Luke 10:25-37; 15:18-24; 18:35-43; 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 4:7-21. 

D. A negative example from the Bible: 1 Kings 12:12-15; 21:5-15; Matt. 18:23-35; John 19:1-16. 

E. Thinking about compassion in my own life:

1. When have I been compassionate? 

 

2. In what situation did I fail to be compassionate? 

 

3. What problem in my life could God use to build compassion? 

 

4. Who can be a Christian model for me of compassion? 

 

5. How can I develop this quality in my life?

F. A scripture verse I will memorize to help build compassion into my life: Prov. 10:12; Mark 12:29; John 15:12; Rom. 12:10; 1 Cor. 16:14; Col. 3:14; 1 John 4:18-21. 

G. Self-evaluation:

1. When I feel compassionate, do I take positive action? 

 

2. Do I serve people out of compassion or out of duty? 

 

3. Does my pride sometimes prevent me from showing compassion? 

 

4. Do I ever consider a person weak if he or she shows compassion? 

 

5. Are girls generally more compassionate than boys? 

 

6. Do I feel guilty when I have refrained from showing compassion? 

 

7. Does the misery of others usually produce feelings of compassion in me? 

 

8. Do I sense conviction when I see people exhibiting much more compassion than I do? 

 

9. Am I willing to inconvenience myself to show compassion to someone in need? 

 

10. Am I able to show compassion to people whose problems irritate me? 

 

11. In what ways do I express compassion? 

 

12. Is loving others one of my chief goals in life? 

 

13. Am I cooperating with God to make myself an instrument of His perfect love?